Episodes

  • Ep. 87: Season Closer

    Ep. 87: Season Closer
    Sep 20 2021

    Welcome to the season 5 wrap-up! We are so thrilled we were able to pull off an amazing season, even during difficult times.

    In today's wrap-up, we will be speaking about all of the fantastic guests we had on Melanated Conversations including how we were able to talk about Black education, beauty-line systems, pushing boundaries, Black women as the face of hospitality, among so many other subjects!

    Thank you for another amazing Season!

    Special Thanks to:

    Kalish Nesbitt

    Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklyn Pham

    Dianne Plummer

    Trenette Wilson

    Victoria Timpo

    Andrianne Lind

    Steve from Blues Clues for coming back with the apology we needed!

    and the movies that we watched within this past year!

    We want to give a special shout out and thank you to our podcast management team Crackers in Soup! Who knows if there would have been a Season 5 without them!

    Lastly, THANK YOU our incredible listeners for letting us tell unique stories for Black women!

    See you next season.

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    56 mins
  • Ep. 86: Journeying Through Grief

    Ep. 86: Journeying Through Grief
    Sep 13 2021
    COVID has definitely got us thinking about grief, hasn’t it? In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about journeying through grief. Grief is a dark subject to speak about, but it also feels good to talk about it! We tend to relate grief with someone’s passing, but truthfully different types of grief exist. Join us as we speak to your Season 5, Episode 78 guest Adrianne Lind in this important conversation! In this episode, we chat about: What role COVID plays in griefThe different types of grievingWhy transitioning is so importantThe importance of living the phases during grief Where can you find Adrianne Lind? https://blog.blackwomenineurope.com/ https://www.instagram.com/agonthednc/ https://www.facebook.com/AdrianneGeorgeDADNC/ Honorable Mention Listen to Episode 78 featuring Adrianne Lind We also want to share with you some of the resources mentioned during the episode: Coping with Grief and Loss - HelpGuide.org Helplines: In the U.S.: Crisis Call Center at 775-784-8090 UK: Cruse Bereavement Care at 0808 808 1677 Australia: GriefLine at (03) 9935 7400 Other support: Find a GriefShare group meeting near you – Worldwide directory of support groups for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. (GriefShare) Find Support – Directory of programs and support groups in the U.S. for children experiencing grief and loss. (National Alliance for Grieving Children) Chapter Locator for finding help for grieving the loss of a child in the U.S. and International Support for finding help in other countries. (The Compassionate Friends) If you’re feeling suicidal… Seek help immediately. Please read Suicide Help, talk to someone you trust, or call a suicide helpline: In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255. In the UK, call 08457 90 90 90. In Australia, call 13 11 14. Or visit IASP to find a helpline in your country. ......................................................................................................... Our Narrative from our perspective! Connect with us Click here to join The Melanated Conversations Collective Facebook: www.facebook.com/melanatedconvos/ Twitter: www.melanatedconvos.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/melanatedconvos/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/literallyyana Instagram: www.instagram.com/terrian4reel DON’T MISS AN EPISODE OF MELANATED CONVERSATIONS! Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to us on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to us on Spotify. Click here to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts. [music: “Fly” Produce by Makaih Beats]
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Ep. 85: Melanated Conversations on Chatting Over Chowder

    Ep. 85: Melanated Conversations on Chatting Over Chowder
    Sep 6 2021

    This week, we decided to do something a little bit differently. We are turning our mics over to our sisters in podcasting Bethany and Sharoline. We were a guest on their podcast Chatting Over Chowder. They are also the minority magic behind our podcast!

    In this episode, we chat about our journey into podcasting, our origins and insight of our joined connection, and so much more! This is such a great conversation and we’re so excited for you to hear it!

    In this episode we chat about:

    • The history of Yana and Terrain with podcasting

    • Building the brand and audience of Melanated Conversations

    • The art of being you when it comes to podcasting

    Chatting Over Chowder can be found here: https://crackersinsoup.com/chatting-over-chowder/

    Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chattingoverchowder/

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    [music: “Fly” Produce by Makaih Beats]
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 84: An Update On Our Lives

    Ep. 84: An Update On Our Lives
    Aug 30 2021

    Sometimes ya’ll, we just need to take a moment and to just be. That’s what we’re doing in today’s episode. We are settling down for a moment and checking in on our lives and seeing how you are doing in this place we call Earth. It’s been a minute since we have our separation in real life so we’re going to just be today. Sit back, relax, and let’s chill.

    In this episode we chat about:

    • Our kids and how fast time is flying by

    • If you had the choice to stay at home, would you feel more impactful for being in your child’s life in their teen years or early in their developmental years

    • How cancel culture becoming a silencer and not allowing us to be true to who we are

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    [music: “Fly” Produce by Makaih Beats]
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep. 083: Implementing Functional Automated Systems with Kalish Nesbitt

    Ep. 083: Implementing Functional Automated Systems with Kalish Nesbitt
    Aug 23 2021

    In this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Kalish Nesbitt. Kalish helps beauty and wellness eCom brands scale quickly with ease while leveraging the best systems and team support. Do you have a business that you feel overwhelmed with and need help? In this episode, Kalish is here to help you create automated, functioning systems for your business to run smoothly. With her wisdom, knowledge, and “get shit done” attitude, she will provide all the necessary steps to grow your business.

    In this episode we chat about:

    • Kalish’s roots and her role as CEO in her company

    • The importance of self awareness in owning a business

    • Kalish’s first business in owning a subscription box company

    • Kalish’s process in creating a full, flowing and function system for businesses

    Where you can find more of Kalish Nesbitt:

    https://wellrunretail.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/kalishnesbitt/

    https://www.instagram.com/wellrunretail/

    Podcast: https://wellrunretail.com/the-proactively-present-podcast/

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    [music: “Fly” Produce by Makaih Beats]
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    59 mins
  • Ep. 82: Equitable Education and Outcomes with Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham

    Ep. 82: Equitable Education and Outcomes with Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham
    Aug 16 2021

    In this week’s episode, we amplify the voices of Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklynn Pham. Sable is the founder and CEO for Equitable Outcomes, LLC which helps school systems disrupt unconscious bias in instructional decision making to close the opportunity gap and systemize equity for all black children.

    Brooklynn is a senior managing director of Leadership Development at Teach for America California Capital Valley, which works towards excellence and equality for all.

    Both women want to create systems that disrupt unconscious bias and cultivate high-quality instructional practices for educating our children.

    In this episode we converse about:

    • How Sable and Brooklynn met

    • The deep roots that Brooklynn has in her family regarding education

    • What happened when Sable honestly called out her school for reinforcing racism and misogyny

    • Why equitable outcomes is at the intersection of instruction and equity

    • Ways to advocate for our Black children while they are in school

    Where can you find Sable Mensah Fulmore:

    https://www.equitableoutcomesllc.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sablemensah/

    Where can you find Brooklynn Pham:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynn-pham-m-a-28247820/.

    Ordinary Brilliance Podcast

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    [music: “Fly” Produce by Makaih Beats]
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 81: Clean Beauty For Your Trude Shade with Dianne Plummer

    Ep. 81: Clean Beauty For Your Trude Shade with Dianne Plummer
    Aug 9 2021

    In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dianne Plummer. Growing up in Jamaica, Dianne always knew she wanted to be involved in science. Falling in love with science started when her mom bought her a toy chemistry set. Now as a STEM professional, her passion is to incorporate innovation in energy to help safeguard the environment.

    While living in Sweden, Dianne ran out of makeup and could not find makeup in her shade anywhere! So what does a STEM professional do? She created her own!

    In this episode we chat about:

    • What sets "Your True Shade" apart from other product lines;

    • Why it is important to use natural products on your skin and hair;

    • Black women in the field of science;

    • Why she chooses to lecture at a university and impact young minds.

    Where can you find Dianne Plummer?

    http://dianneplummer.com/

    https://www.yourtrueshade.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/yourtrueshade/

    https://www.facebook.com/trueshadecosmetics/

    https://twitter.com/yourtrueshade

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    [music: “Fly” Produce by Makaih Beats]
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 80: The Importance of Etiquette Within the Black Community with Trenette Wilson

    Ep. 80: The Importance of Etiquette Within the Black Community with Trenette Wilson
    Aug 2 2021

    In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Trenette Wilson, professionally known as Lady T. Lady T is a powerhouse of a woman who is all about etiquette. She’s a confidence catalyst, social historian and business booster, ghostwriter, former teen parent and the founder of National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP). With Lady T’s expertise, she provides in depth knowledge of the etiquette space and her new book, “Royal, Black and Elite”.

    In this episode we chat about:

    • Lady T’s pivotal moment that led her to the etiquette space
    • “Royal, Black and Elite”: Lady T’s passion for exposing these incredible Black individuals in history
    • The pathway to break into the etiquette industry
    • Lady T’s tips for proper etiquette

    Where you can find more of Trenette

    https://www.nauep.com/

    https://www.nauep.com/royalblackandelite

    https://www.urbangirlz.org/?fbclid=IwAR2yPyREP1p9i6wx_aoNpU7NNlhGqpckK8HHsHlxtuWJ5CDlZqIMQtVvmHQ

    https://www.facebook.com/nauep

    https://www.facebook.com/LadyTrenette

    https://www.instagram.com/lady_trenette/

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    [music: “Fly” Produce by Makaih Beats]
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    1 hr and 1 min