Bias Bender

This week's episode is about the hilarious Jackie "Moms" Mabley! We're talking about her comedic career, the "chiltin's circuit," and much more!

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Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week we are talking about the life of Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Education in the US. We are also joined by the soon to be Dr. Kiara Butler, the CEO of Diversity talks, to chat about her student-led organization.

Here's where you can find Kiara and Diversity Talks:
instagram: @diversitytalks & @reallyfemale
diversitytalkspd.com
facebook.com/diversitytalkspd/

Cover Art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week's episode is about Eliza Carpenter and her life out in the wild west!

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Cover Art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week we are joined by the lovely Jasmine Lesane to talk about all things lighting design and to honor the story of Shirley Prendergast, a truly game changing lighting designer! 

Here's where you can find Jasmine!
https://www.jasminelesane.com/
instagram: @jasminelesane

In this episode I mention the movie The River Niger. If you'd like to watch on YouTube, here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clRo50Ir6q0

Please let me know what you think of this week's episode! You can reach out via email, which is [email protected], or through the Bias Bender instagram and facebook, which are both @biasbender. If you're enjoying what you hear, please feel free to subscribe, rate, review and tell a friend or two! It really helps the podcast reach more folks :)

Cover Art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week we are talking about the incredible Ida B. Wells-Barnett and her historic journalistic work. Today marks 112 years of the NAACP, and since Ida was involved in the formation, now seemed like a great time to chat about her life and work!

As always, please let me know what you think of this episode. You can reach out via email at [email protected], or through the podcast instagram or facebook (@biasbender). If you're really enjoying the show feel free to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend or two!

Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week's episode is about Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a real estate entrepreneur, nurse, and midwife!

As always, I'd love to hear what you think about this episode. Please feel free to email the podcast at [email protected], or reach out via the podcast facebook or instagram pages (@biasbender). And if you're really enjoying what you hear and you want to support the show, be sure to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend or two!

Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week I am so thrilled so share the story of Thyra J. Edwards, a social worker who took her advocacy work across the globe.

We are also joined by Brittney Cobb, a licensed clinical social worker who is working hard to break down mental health stigmas in her own community. You can find Brittney at her awesome instagram @ablacktherapist or through her mental health consulting platform, https://www.bewellmentalhealth.org/. I so enjoyed our conversation, and I think you will too!

Please feel free to let me know what you think about this week's episode. You can reach out to the podcast email, [email protected], or find the podcast on instagram or facebook (@biasbender). And if you're really enjoying what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend or two!

Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week was a big week. Let's talk about it and also shed light on the story of Charlotta Bass and her historic political career.

If you are enjoying this podcast, please feel free to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend or two or three! You can always let me know what you think via email ([email protected]) or through social media on instagram or facebook (@biasbender).

Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week we are talking about the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up, I thought it was definitely time I learn more about Coretta and her own dedication to equality.

If you enjoy this or any episode of Bias Bender, please feel free to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! I'm also always happy to hear what you think. You can email me at [email protected], or reach out through the podcast instagram and facebook which are both @biasbender.

Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)

This week we are talking about the life and career of a woman who created so many iconic looks. Her name is Zelda Wynn Valdes, and I think you're going to want to know about all the cool things she did to make Black women feel their best!

We are also joined by the lovely Olivia Anthony (@liv4olivia)! She is a fashion designer and CEO of her very own streetwear brand, LIV Streetwear. I loved getting to hear more about her journey so far, and I think you're going to enjoy how she is carving out her own space in the fashion industry today.

As always, feel free to let me know what you think about this episode and the podcast in general. You can reach out via email to [email protected], or by sending me a message on facebook or instagram, which are both @biasbender.

Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Font Leroy Spotify Page)