In this episode I talk about how gentrification not only affects where you live, but the community you are a part of too. I specifically name how gentrification has personally affected me in regards to my religion. In the cultural tidbit section, I share a YouTube video (https://youtu.be/LR9gJVSwxAQ) where Le'Andria Johnson sings a gospel song and it shows the strength we get in the Black community by calling on Jesus. Also in this podcast, I mentioned a newsletter I wrote a few years ago on gentrification. If you want a copy of that newsletter, feel free to purchase my Walk A Day In My Culture 2017 Newsletter Edition book (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/BooksProducts.en.html). Take a listen to this podcast and let me know your favorite part of the show. Also, if you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, what are you waiting for? Check them out on my website (www.bloomintoyourbestself.com)

Today I talk about how some white people are different from others in a GOOD way. I name what makes us as Black folks feel comfortable being our true authentic selves with some white folks. I also share an article by Robin DiAngelo in the cultural tidbit section. If you are unfamiliar with her White Fragility article, you should look it up. Additionally, I encourage you all to subscribe to one of my newsletter subscriptions. I have two versions a free version and a paid version. You should be signed up for one of them, regardless of which one you select. The content I produce is great! If you want to learn more take a look at my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.html) Now take a listen to today's episode and tell me what you think.

In this episode I decide to be super candid and raw. You all are experiencing my initial reactions to a Netflix documentary on White Privilege. I speak about why I have a problem with the film, and I encourage my listeners to take home some tips from the film that may help them remain culturally aware. The cultural tidbit simply encouragers listeners to watch the film and pay attention to their reactions. Take a listen to the episode, and feel free to leave a comment. If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.html) and find the subscription that's best for you. Paid or free, what's not to love? You can also sign up for my ONLINE workshop by visiting the "register for a training or workshop" tab on my website. Until next week. . .

In this episode I talk about an inappropriate comment a woman made about my baby. I explain why this comment is wrong in the context of how Black people have been treated in society. I give a cultural tidbit that encourages listeners to do some cultural work on their own. Take a listen to the episode, and feel free to leave a comment. If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and find the subscription that's right for you. I have a free version and a paid version. Until next week. . .

In this episode I talk about the long avoided topic of cultural appropriation. I share a recent experience that got me to thinking more about this topic. I name reasons why cultural appropriation is a problem for the Black community and why we find it offensive. In the cultural tidbit section, I talk about a video by the poet Steven Willis on the topic of Ebonics (https://youtu.be/CB8pBiUavtg). If you haven't subscribed to one of my newsletter subscriptions, check out my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and find the subscription that's right for you. I have a free version and a paid version. Until next week. . .

In today's episode I talk about an interaction my husband and I had with a grocery store cashier. I share four reasons why this interaction was weird and slightly inappropriate. In the cultural tidbit section I mention a song by Joey BadA$$ called "Land of the Free" (https://youtu.be/TeQW-9Cg8qs) and I encourage listeners to watch the video. Take a listen to this weeks podcast and walk a day in my culture! If you haven't signed up for one of my newsletter subscriptions make sure to check them out on my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html) and pick the one that works for you. Until next week. . .

In today's episode I give listeners an introduction to what they can expect from the "Walk A Day In My Culture" podcast. I share what the format of the podcast will be, how often the podcast episodes will be released, a little bit about my style, and how this podcast compliments my "Walk A Day In My Culture" newsletter. If you haven't subscribed to the newsletter you can find it on my website (https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSignUp.en.html).