season 2 Episode 1

In the first episode of Season 2, Representing Women Pharmacists, host, Ijeoma, describes her journey to the world of Pharmacy. 

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Episode 18

You've heard from an amazing array of guests. Now it's time for you to hear from Ijeoma herself...

Plus, a big announcement about the upcoming season of Brown Skin Stories.

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Episode 17

Chalet Jean Baptiste  could be bitter and no one would blame her. Instead, she uses the challenges from her life to help others and teach empathy. 

website: http://chaletswits.com/

instagram: @chaletswits

facebook: Chalet Jean-Baptiste (www.facebook.com/chalet0929)

twitter: @chalet0929

Episode 16

Toni Reynolds Criner had a tough childhood. More than a dozen homes before she was a teenager is no easy task for a child. But she came out stronger and is now an advocate for children. Her story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories.

Instagram: @tcmentoringandconsulting & @ _Dallasdarling_ Twitter: @T_Criner Business website: tcmentoringandconsulting.org

Episode 15

Sam Effah is more than just an athlete. Aside from being one of the fastest people in Canada, Sam has also used his platform to inspire young students. Sports can't last forever, but the impact he's making on young people will.

Connect with Sam's Website

Follow him on instagram:  @sam_effah

And to buy those snazzy socks he mentioned, you can go here

Episode 14

Jawara Griffin didn't have an easy start in life. His father left, so did his mother at various points. He even lived in a crackhouse for a while. But after a mentor pulled him aside (literally) he changed his life. Now, Jawara is an attorney dedicated to helping reform the criminal justice system, and is the author of the book, Homeboy. 

Facebook:  Jawara Griffin 

Twitter:  @JawaraGriffin

Instagram:  lawyer_2_the _stars

You can also order Jawara's book, Homeboy 

Episode 13

It would be tough for any child to move around a lot. But for Blessing Adogame, it wasn't just the moving. It was leaving her native country behind. Then moving to another country. Then moving to yet another country during her senior year of high school. So how did she overcome the prejudice that came with looking and sounding different from her classmates? That is the topic of this episode.

instagram:  blessing_a

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessing-adogame/

Episode 12

Warning:   This episode contains graphic descriptions of sex trafficking that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

Theresa Caldwell had a horrendous childhood experience. After suffering the horrors of sex trafficking and abuse, she overcame her difficulties and now helps other overcome similar circumstances.

Website: https://www.hautstalonsrouge.org/

You can read 'A Diary From Hell' here

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

Episode 11

De-Dee Loftin Davis had a traumatizing experience as a child. That event (with some help from her grandmother) turned De-Dee into a strong and courageous woman who helps combat racism in the workplace. 

Connect with De-Dee on LinkedIn

Check her out on FaceBook 

De-Dee was also featured in this great Forbes article 

Episode 10

In 2010 a near fatal car accident left Ifeanyi Nwokoro paralyzed below the next and shattered his career and life ambitions. However, he has still made a career for himself and shares his unique perspective on this episode. 

IG @mylifeinachair

website: https://mylifeinachair.com