Just two Black ladies that decided to go for it....Unapologetically! Welcome to our podcast! Join us as we share rants and personal insights on everything under the sun, from relationships to politics to spirt and love. We'll also be interviewing an assortment of unabashed and powerful guests that you won't want to miss! LISTEN NOW!!! **BUT Beware: You've entered the no shame and no bs zone! (**all views expressed are individually owned)
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A conversation of all things political with a little bit of ratchetry thrown in there. Unapologetic. Unfiltered. Unbothered. Now available on the following: Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Anchor PodBean Stitcher Google Play Music Overcast PocketCast Breaker Castbox RadioPublic Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/support
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S7:E1 Hey Shameless warriors we missed you! Hope ya'll been hanging tough. Check out our welcome back show.By UNAPOLOGETIC BLM w/Hosts Eb & J
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When black people do things diplomatically, people don't take us seriously. But when we turn up though, we get people's attention. We need justice. PERIODT!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/support…
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Obama throwing shade, Trump making stuff up, and people are seriously arguing with people about wearing a mask are just a few things we talking about. also on the list of things to talk about, VP Joe Biden's "You ain't black" comment. Gurl..... like subscribe and follow us on Twitter @PRatchetry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…
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Finally, after weeks of research and figuring who goes where, me and my raspy voice lay out my thoughts on what a Biden Cabinet would look like. Hit me with your thoughts on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRa…
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Random thought about the absence of Black Lives Matter. Share your thoughts on Twitter @PRatchetry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/support
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The Trump administration has released guidelines for re-opening the economy this week, but without proper testing, experts say opening too soon could cause a second surge of COVID-19 cases, since we haven't even reached a peak yet. I'll be sharing my opinion on that, as well as some 2020 election goodness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podca…
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Harris? Demings? I'll be talking about VP choices and who I think would be the best choice. I'll also be talking about some cabinet positions. Like, subscribe, and be sure to support this podcast. K thanks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…
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*EXPLICIT CONTENT*. Coronavirus is finally be taken seriously in this country...well at least politically. Is it too late??? The senate actually passes a bill but of course, there was some heat floating around. Today I share my thoughts on Sen. Collin’s attitude, share my favorite proposal and tell you how the government plans on spending 2 Trillio…
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First episode hype!!! I’ll be talking Coronavirus and sharing my views on the 2020 election. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/support
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Welcome to Political Ratchetry. A different kind of political conversation. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow us on Twitter @PRatchetry--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/PoliticalRachetry/support…
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V-Day Special Mini Episode: Introducing THE FLOW!
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12:37Happy Valentine's Day shameless warriors! Today we are bringing you a very special (mini) episode on love and relationships. We're introducing a segment called "THE FLOW" where Eb gives us her Queen of Real Talk wisdom and expertise on love and relationships! Eb answers questions from listeners including: getting the offline dating thing right, sex…
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S6.5: E4 - FINAL MINI HOLIDAY EDITION: UNAPOLOGETIC 2019
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34:25Hey folks! Here's the last episode of our Mini Holiday Edition. We wish all of you a Happy New Year and send you our love and light as you seek to be more kind and compassionate in this new year, while simultaneously striving to be more unapologetic in your daily life. Enjoy!!! Oh and yea, we talked about all the things we are leaving behind in 201…
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S6.5:E3: MINI HOLIDAY EDITION: Unapologetic Friendsgiving Holiday EXTRA-vaganza!
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42:57This year our holiday treats and traditions conversation includes a few special friends that made it extra sweet! We talk foods, what 2018 brought us and what we will be giving zero fucks about in 2019. We also mention Kanye...Eb says we need to rescue and deprogram him, J says he should just shut the fuck up. Y'all decide and tell us what you thin…
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S6.5:E2: MINI HOLIDAY EDITION - (PESD) Post Election Stress Disorder
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51:56Hey Shameless Warriors! We're back in Black with another episode on the recent election. We are talking about everything from the results to gas prices, to women in politics, to cell phone and social media addiction. It's a wild ride as usual so don't miss it, tune in now!By UNAPOLOGETIC BLM w/Hosts Eb & J
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S6.5:E1: MINI HOLIDAY EDITION - Scary Town USA
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58:09Hey SHAMELESS WARRIORS!!!! We're back!! Welcome to the holiday edition of UBLM!!! In this Halloween special Eb & J talk fears around politics and the current state of the country, J also finally shares why she's not down for O, and so much more from voting to movies. TUNE IN NOW, for the Real and Raw!…
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S6: 14 - WGO: The CLIP SHOW Season Finale!!!
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33:39Hey Shameless Warriors!! Here's the last ep of this jammed packed season! We are off for the summer to plan and get ready for Season 7 and also for our 2-year Anniversary Celebration - updates to come!!!! Meanwhile, do yourself a favor and check out these fun clips and greatest hits from Season 6!!We love ya! Enjoy the summer, Unapologetically! We …
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S6:E13 WGO: Aly Wane Breaks Down Immigration and Separation of Families
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42:18This week we have the honor of having the amazing and powerful peace and justice activist and organizer, Aly Wane talking all about the current anti-immigrant crisis we are facing. Aly talks about how the media coverage of the crisis has been anti-Black, the impacts of detention on kids (and all people), what resistance looks like and how to sustai…
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S6: E12 - WGO - Sexual Health, Wellness & Pleasure w/Derrick Wallace
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45:19Yo, Yo, Yo! Hey Shameless Warriors! Eb & J are back at it again with this DOPE AF episode talking to Derrick Wallace, a sexual health educator, about everything from Yoni eggs, to What's Safe Sex, to Myth's about HIV and how it contracted to how the virus is actually transmitted, the difference between AIDS and HIV, U=U, The Prep Pill, Condom Educa…
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We missed y'all last week! We are back! This episode we are talking all about jealousy and insecurity. Are you a jealous person? Are you more secure than insecure? What makes you feel powerful and secure? Is there anything wrong with NOT being jealous? We get at all of these questions plus J's rage pains segment addresses the elephant that is alway…
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S6: E10 - WGO: Healing, Dealing with Memories and Trauma
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48:01This week we dig deep into our histories to discuss some of the most compelling memories and traumas we have experienced. We talk childhood memories, how memories are triggered, what traumatic experience have taught us and how Black folks deal with the collective trauma of slavery and ongoing oppression. J also shares her rage pains about the fucke…
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S6:E9 - WGO: Eb & J on Strong Black Women & Spring
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41:07Hey Shameless Warriors welcome to episode 9!!! Eb & J are back at it, this time talking all about Strong Black Women (SBW's) and Spring. What does it mean to be strong? Who is and how? They also shoot the shit about "This is America", The MET Gala, and plans for a summer fling in the park to celebrate our 2 year anniversary!!! Of course you know wh…
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S6: E8 - WGO: Relationship Goals W/Kongit Farrell
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50:31Hey Hey Hey! On today's show, Eb & J speak with licensed marriage and family therapist - Kongit Farrell - about relationship goals and how to get out of your own way. Kongit shares thoughts on our how to fine tune our "pickers", what is a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship and how to attract the love you want and deserve. And although we failed to …
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S6:E7 - WGO - Interview w/Black Women on Performance Art, TV & Film
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49:11Yo yo yo! Today's episode was super dope as Eb & J sat down with Tanisha Christie, Merri Ann Osborne & Golda Rosheuvel - three powerhouse thespians and so much more - to discuss women in artistic roles today, their crafts, the industry, fighting for roles vs storylines, their inspirations, limitations and advice for other aspiring Artists. Join us!…
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S6:E6 - WGO: Eb & J on Grind + Hustle = Grustle
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31:51Welcome to episode 6 of season 6!!! And in this short episode, Eb & J are chopping it up about what it means to grind and hustle. We are talking all about how we got started, side hustles/dreams, the why behind your goals and aspirations, who lights fires under your ass, support systems and much more! As always you don't want to miss this one! Tune…
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S6:Ep5 -WGO: Online vs. In Real Life (Offline) Dating
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47:22This is an Eb and J exclusive! This week we get all up and into dating: online vs in real life (IRL)! We talk Dos and Don'ts, catfishing (stop dat), knowing what you want, dick picks (don't do it fellas), and Black women's experiences while online dating. Plus J learns about what 'thirst trappin' is. Listen in and feedback your experiences of datin…
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S6: Ep4 - WGO: 'Fat. Fit. Athlete.: Latoya Shauntay Snell'
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40:13Y'all!!!! We had an amazing conversation with the brilliant and passionate, Latoya Shauntay Snell on the podcast this week. We talked body positivity, can you be healthy and fat (fuck yea!), challenges Black women face related to perceptions about our weight and health oh and who we liked better: skinny Luther, medium Luther or big Luther. (Not gon…
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Shameless Warriors, this is one you are really gonna love! This week Eb and J are coming at you with reflections and tips about how to let that shit go and how to mourn it and move forward. What happens when we have to give up relationships, dreams and jobs? When is it time to give up on things we have been hanging on to for too long? Oh and what a…
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S6: E2 WGO Talking Bout Parenting, Schools & Guns
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57:22It's Season 6, Ep 2 and Eb & J are back at it again, talking bout: What's Going On with the most recent school shootings, schools role in helping us to develop/understand civics, significant points from the most recent teen march, how the NRA is getting down and over on our officials, how to participate in the upcoming March for Our Lives(Link Belo…
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S6: E1 - WGO Black History 365 & Wakanda Forever
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54:02It's Season 6 and EB & J are finally back!!!! Hey Shameless Warriors!!! Tune in to our latest episode which is all about Black History Month and Beyond, What Black Panther did for the Culture. J's new *Rage Pains* Segment, and What's Going On with us this time around. Listen now!By UNAPOLOGETIC BLM w/Hosts Eb & J
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S5.5 - Bonus: Woke Work, Treats & Intentions!
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47:48Hey Shameless Warriors! Eb & J are back and bringing on the holiday cheer in this woke ass bonus edition where the dynamic duo chop it up about woke employment, not so woke employment, holiday treats and libations, new years intentions and more. As always you simply need to tune in now! You're welcome!…
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S5: E8 - WOKE TIME, BABY! The END! Season Finale
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46:31OMG Shameless Warriors!!! We've reached the end of this season in a seemingly short amount of TIME! So today J and I are chopping it up about WOKE TIME! Join us as we discuss everything from Sleep time routines, to how we use our time, effectiveness of time, time constraints, Chronos vs Kairos time, slowing down time, running out of time, being pre…
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S5: E7 - Eb & J Talk WOKE Relationships & WOKE VOTE
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47:43Hey Folks! Eb & J are back at it again and this time they are talking all about Woke interpersonal and intercultural relationships and WOKE VOTING! You definitely won't want to miss this one as they explore gentrification, what it means to be Black and Woke in today's society, Dating outside your race, White Allies, Privilege vs. Pressure, holding …
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S5: E6 - Woke Resistance to Fear w/ Special Ghostly Guests! The Halloween Edition.
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44:47Yooooo! This special Halloween episode is DOPE af! No seriously, it is. Listen now as Eb & J chop it up on everything from J's new lipstick, to terrorist attacks to What is Fear, Why are we Scared, What is irrational or embarrassing types of fear, fear of being alone or job lost, aliens, superstition and so much more. Also you don't want to miss th…
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S5: E5 - Woke Spiritual Sexuality w/ Rev. DeShannon Barnes-Bowens
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52:45We've been taught that sexuality and spirituality don't mix, but today's guest, DeShannon Barnes Bowens, Founder of Ilera Counseling and Education Services (http://ilera.com), busts that myth and SO MANY MORE in this inspiring and informative conversation about WOKE spiritual sexuality! We go deep on how cultural taboos have made us think our bodie…
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S5: E4 - Not Crazy in Love, Woke in LOVE!
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52:20This episode is the one you have been waiting for! We are talking woke love: what scares us most about love, what is the wokest shit we have done in love, and the un-wokest! How do we stay work if prince or princess charming does not come and how do we want to grow even woke-R in matters of love. Plus we have our first call from a great friend of t…
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S5: E3 - Woke Media & Entertainment w/Darrah Clay
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44:44J is away(in Paris) and Eb is playing with Darrah Clay, co-guesthost for the day, as they chop it up about the shift in Black in Hollywood, who is the wokest, what shows, movies, films are reppin for us best and hardest right now. What songs/albums are speaking to us most and so much more. Don't miss out. Tune in now!! How to reach Darrah: Facebook…
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S5: E2 - Woke Spirituality: Interview w/Rev. Kandace Simmons
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50:17Hey Folks, although this episode is a late post....you are going to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT as Eb & J and the lovely Rev. Kandace Simmons dive in deep on the topic of what it means to be or have Woke Spirituality. We discuss spiritual practices and how/where to start, we talk about connecting with your calling/higher purpose, being obedient or not, we …
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S5: E1 - Woke Ones: The Woke, Woke(r), WokeSt Season!
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36:11WELCOME TO Season 5 - THE WOKE, WOKE(r)WOKEST EDITION and Season of UNAPOLOGETIC! If you loved us before you are going to fall in even deeper this Season as we discuss a ton of topics from love and spirituality, down to TIME! This episode we keep it brief as we get into, why this is the woke(r) season (hint...you'll have to tell us if it's truly th…
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In Da Moment Bonus 4.5 - What's the Deal Charlottesville???
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42:08Hey Folks! Although we are still on summer break we thought we'd come back with an In Da Moment Bonus to address the state of the union...particularly the BS that's happening down in Charlottesville, VA. So you definitely do not want to miss this one as we discuss the construct of racism, white supremacy, what's the deal Charlottesville, aliens, Ka…
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S4:E8 - Season 4 Close Out: Highs, Lows and More!
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51:46This is the last episode for season 4! We are so happy to have been with you for 4 seasons and nearly 40 episodes! In this, our last episode until September when we come back with season 5, we reflect on how we are doing: what we did best, what we still need to work on, who were our favorite guests and what topics we just can't touch. We'd love to …
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S4:E7 - Black Women & Wealth: Interview w/ Anne Price
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49:07This week we are really proud and excited to talk with Anne Price (@AnnePriceICCED) of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development (@InsightCCED)! Anne schools us on racial wealth gap, Black women being entrepreneurs, the value of buying Black and how to keep resisting for economic justice for ALL Black people. Eb and J weigh in on how we…
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S4:E6 - Interview with Marlon Peterson on Ending Mass Incarceration NOW!
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49:58Get ready for a great one! On this week's podcast, we talk with Marlon Peterson about mass incarceration: what it is, what are the myths about prison and people who are locked up, and most importantly how to fight back and change these systems. Marlon is an international social and criminal justice advocate, writer, organizational trainer, and educ…
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S4:E5: Giving & Taking Criticism + Special Guest ("Shooter") of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta
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48:13This week's episode comes a bit late, but it is well worth the wait! Who likes giving criticism? ME! Who likes receiving it...NOBODY! In this episode, we talk all about how to give, get and manage criticism--publicly and privately, at home, at work and in love. We also have a special guest: "Shooter" from Love and Hip Hop Atlanta joining us to talk…
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S4:E4 - Interview w/Raven Cras: SelfCare After a Fuhk Boi
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54:54S4:E4 - Hey Guys, sorry for the late post but this episode is so juicy you just might forgive us, as we sit down with the amazing Raven Cras to discuss what are Fuhk Bois, how to watch out for them, how to heal and empower ourselves as a community of women. Tune in now!By UNAPOLOGETIC BLM w/Hosts Eb & J
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S4:E3 - Relax, Relate, Release: Sleep Health, Benefits of Napping and Other Relaxation Techniques
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53:40S4: E3 - Eb and J sit down to discuss the topic of sleeping and resting well. What happens when you do. Tips on what works what does. How lack of sleep effects the body or different people. We also discuss relaxation and how sexy it can be. Don't miss this one!By UNAPOLOGETIC BLM w/Hosts Eb & J
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S4:E2 - Eb & J Interview: Travel & Fly - Black Travel and Looking Good
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54:51S4:E2 - In this Episode, Eb & J sit down with friends Sacred Kelly and Mush King to discuss Traveling while Black, and Dressing with Unapologetic Style! Join us for this podcast or check us out live Tuesdays from 5-6 pm on FLOEMPIRERadio.com or on Videocast on Facebook.By UNAPOLOGETIC BLM w/Hosts Eb & J
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S4:E1 - Spring Cleaning, Clearing & Cleansing - Unapologetically!
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53:23S4:E1 - Hey Folks we are back and OMG do we have a special treat in store for you this season and it starts this EPISODE!!! So sit back, relax and listen up as we unpack the clutter in our spirits, relationships and emotional life. At the moment, you can also view this show live, every tuesday from 5-6pm on www.floempireradio.com.…
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S3 -E8 - Eb & J's Season Wrap Up!! Let's Celebrate!!!! To the Good Times!
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45:46S3E8 - In this final ep for the season, Eb & J chop it up on everything from frumpiness to being joyous, to this being their 30th EPISODE!!! It's a celebration and they're talking all about it!! Thank you to all you listeners and guests!! We'll see you in season 4!By UNAPOLOGETIC BLM w/Hosts Eb & J
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S3:E7 - Interview w/Alisha Gordon: Women & Work, Go Get Yo Dream....Life!
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50:11S3:E7 - This Ep. we have Alisha Gordon join us to discuss Women, Work and Dreaming Out Loud! We talk to Alisha about connecting the dots and finding your calling/dream, what it means to pursue your dreams/goals, getting out your comfort zone, taking risks, the importance of mentors, not creating self-limiting beliefs for yourself or your kids...and…
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S3:E6-How do we deal with the difficult people in our lives?
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52:18In this week's episode Eb & J address how we deal with the difficult people in our lives. You know them: the stubborn, the demanding, the ones who tell lies on you, divas/divos. Maybe they're on the subway, at home, maybe they're your lovers, friends, co-workers, bosses, elected officials--or maybe it's YOU! We talk it all out and can't wait to hea…
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