Black Girls Raised In the South

In today's episode, Tafeni English, the host shares insight on the importance of prioritizing our mental health and well-being. There are resources and support available for you. Therapy for Black Girls- is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. No More Martyrs- No More Martyrs is a mental health awareness campaign committed to building a community of support for Black women with mental health concerns. https://www.healthlin...

On today’s episode we’re talking Black women and Holistic Wellness. We're raising awareness because we know Black women usually have to navigate hurdles to get the support they need.Key takeaways: You must conceptualize and define what wellness means to you. The holistic paradigm considers the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of the human being, their interactions, and their nurturance. Learn to identify your boundaries and saying no is ok. Dr....

On today's episode, we're having a conversation with Dr. Nichole Thompson and we're talking about leaving a legacy for other women. And nope we're not talking finances. We're talking about changing the narrative of Black women and girls, what it means to carry the baton and walking in your truth.Key takeaways:Value yourself: Take care of your health and mental well-being it is a form of protest. Stop being a workaholic that's kindred to slavery Embrace Diversity of Thought Do I...

Stephanie Hill Nchege is a unique and refreshing blend of therapist, writer, coach, motivational speaker, and cheerleader. She has been married for 24 years and has two wonderful sons. She is a master’s level clinical therapist, certified life coach, and published author. Stephanie has spoken at conferences throughout the United States. She stands firmly on the premise that in this world, we can make a difference, one life at a time. Stephanie is the co-owner of Kingdom Minded Entrepren...

Dr. Tiffany H. Taft is founder and executive director of Sacred Soul Wellness LLC, an integrated wellness and natural care center. She treats the WHOLE person: mind, body and spirit.She is an Integrative Health and Wellness therapist and specializes in holistic health services that promote healing naturally. She is licensed and certified as a Neuromuscular Medical Massage Therapist, Advanced Yoga Instructor, Reflexologist, Aromatherapist, Birth/Postpartum Doula, childbirth educator and Reiki ...

To live maximized you have to first be able to See It. Once you have a vision for it, then you have to begin to Say It. Once you pair the two consistently along with intentional actions and behaviors you will Live It. ~Dr. Maranda GriffinOn today’s episode, I have a conversation with my best friend. She’s a true gift to the world and I’m so excited about what you’ll be inspired by in this black girl raised in the South conversation. Dr. Maranda Griffin has been described as the leader’s ...

Progress is possible, but it is fragile-and across our country, the battles for our most basic civil rights rage on~ Stacy AbramsIn this episode, our host, Tafeni English, reminds us that what we're experiencing today did not happen overnight. The outcome of this years election came from years of work by grassroot & community coalitions throughout this country, specifically Black Women, Indigenous and People of Color. This is only the beginning of a reckoning our nation needs....

Catherine Flowers is an environmental activist and the founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ). She was recently named a MacArthur Foundation fellow, also known was the “genius grant.”In this episode we continue our conversation with Catherine Flowers. She shares more about those in the movement who mentored her and ways in which she overcame barriers in the South. She is bringing attention to the largely invisible problem of inadequate waste and wat...

Catherine Flowers is an environmental activist and the founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ). She was recently named a MacArthur Foundation fellow, also known was the “genius grant.”In this episode Catherine Flowers discusses her upbringing in Lowndes County, the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement and Voting Rights Movement. She shares with us how the Black Power movement influenced and shaped her activism in high school and how that continues today....

The WHY behind the Black Girls Raised in the South Podcast Black Girls Raised in the South was created out of my passion and pursuit to elevate the voices and work of other Black women in the South. In today’s episode, Tafeni shares the WHY behind Black Girls Raised in the South Podcast, what to expect in upcoming episodes and she shares with the audience what motivates and inspires her to be a community change agent.Visit Black Girls Raised in the South and subscribe o...