BOLD Black Girls

In this episode, we take a lighter side of recent episodes in the past since Covide-19 but staying in line with our monthly theme of #staywoke. We continue to amplify #BlackLivesMatter and why #BlackFathersMatter as we celebrate Father's Day!

Call to Action:

• Find what brings you JOY and then go do what brings you joy!
• Educate yourself about history, OUR history, and the policies that need to but put in place, reformed or totally changed
• Donate - If you have the ability to contribute, invest in grassroots organizations that are doing the work

In this episode, we continue the discussion and our monthly theme of #staywoke, amplifying why #BlackLivesMatter and reflecting a new norm in the midst of a pandemic! This week we chat about police reform, the history of Juneteenth and pivot to a lighter note to share our thoughts on the season finale of Insecure.

Call to Action:

• Find what brings you JOY and then go do what brings you joy!
• Educate yourself about history, OUR history, and the policies that need to but put in place, reformed or totally changed
• Donate - If you have the ability to contribute, invest in grassroots organizations that are doing the work

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Website: boldblackgirls.com

Instagram:@Boldblackgirls

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Let's Work Together

The BOLD Black Girls, is a Podcast by and for Black women, and those that support the equity, inclusion, and advancement of Black women. We will laugh and sometimes cry together, all while Building a community of support, Organizing safe spaces for courageous conversations, and promoting the Learning, and Development of Black women.

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In this episode, we continue our courageous conversation and the discussion of why #BlackLivesMatter, THEN and NOW! The month of June would typically be a time of celebration for graduates, the start of summer vacation, and plenty of summer fun festivities! However, as the world continues to manage in a new norm, in the midst of a pandemic, the recent death of George Floyd, along with Ahmad Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, has amplified the social injustices and marginalization of Black people in America. This has been a time of revelation, in a world that has ignored and dismissed the effects of racism, and systemic oppression for the past 400+ years. We continue to amplify why #BlackLivesMatter and the importance of knowing the history #StayWoke

Call to Action:

• Build - Safe spaces of support. So you can release and talk about how you are feeling (Church group, Family, Facebook groups, etc)
• Organize - Connect with community groups and organizers
• Learn - Your history, OUR history, and the policies that need to but put in place, reformed or totally changed
• Donate - If you have the ability to contribute, invest in grassroots organizations that are doing the work

As the world is still in the midst of a pandemic, the Black community is dying from two viruses, COVID-19 and racism! We're in a Black State of Emergency as our community is significantly impacted, not only by the virus, but also from the effects of ongoing systemic oppression. We courageously discuss our personal past and current experiences, as well as our views on why #BlackLivesMatter, THEN and NOW!

Call to Action:

• Be honest about how you are feeling right now-this is the time to speak up
• Be courageous and use your gifts in the movement - We are all needed in this fight
• Don't give up

Call to Action for Non-Black Listeners:

• GRACE to the Black people in your life - We are hurting
  • Acknowledge what you know that you see what is going on
• Have those courageous discussions - Start with your children
• LISTEN and LEARN more (plentiful resources available incl books, etc)
• Be accountable for the role you play - Actively work to become ANTI-Racist
  • Start by calling out family members for their racism
  • Use your White Privilege and Power

Resources you can use right now:

1. Donate to NAACP Legal Defense fund
2. Donate to Until Freedom
3. National Bail Fund Network
4. Protester's Rights
5. How to Be an Anti-Racist
6. Talking About Race
7. TED Talk: Mellody Hobson - Color Blind or Color Brave

Follow The Podcast:

Website: boldblackgirls.com

Instagram:@Boldblackgirls

Leave A Review

Are you enjoying the BOLD Black Girls podcast, please share your thoughts with the world by leaving a review and 5 star rating on iTunes today! We would enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast.

Let's Work Together

The BOLD Black Girls, is a Podcast by and for Black women, and those that support the equity, inclusion, and advancement of Black women. We will laugh and sometimes cry together, all while Building a community of support, Organizing safe spaces for courageous conversations, and promoting the Learning, and Development of Black women.

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In this episode, we invited special guest Lauren N. Peebles, ESQ to discuss estate planning (wills, trusts, advanced healthcare directives, power of attorney, etc) and the importance of "preparation in a pandemic" !

If something happened to you, have you made the appropriate provisions for you and your family? If you became unable to make decisions on your own behalf, who can? If you unexpectantly passed away (or your parent), will your family be able to properly grieve, or will they be too busy trying to put the financial, and legal pieces together? Will they be fighting with each other over who gets, or handles what? Especially with the way Covid-19 has been effecting the Black community, it's time to get our house in order.

Call to action:

1. Start thinking about what you want to happen if something were to happen to you
2. Establish your Advanced Healthcare Directive and Power of Attorney
3. Research trusted attorney's that specializes in Estate Planning
4. Don't wait until it's too late

Learn more about Lauren N. Peebles, and her practice at thepeebleslawyer.com

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this month's theme is dedicated to taking the #maskoff (figuratively). We're continuing our discussion of all things mental health, while also sharing how we're personally coping in the midst of a pandemic and the "side effects" of COVID-19 . #CoronaChronicles In this special episode, we invited Licensed Professional Counselor, Alisha Woodall of "Finding the Foundation" to discuss tips on "how to survive & thrive" in pandemic!!

We have a vulnerable and candid conversation regarding therapy - (1) What is therapy, (2) Why it's important to seek therapy and (3) Who should seek therapy.

For more Info about Alisha Woodall www.findingthefoundation.com

Instagram @findingthefoundation

Call to action:

1. Introspection - leverage this time as an opportunity for personal reflection
2. Vitamin D - step outside for natural sunshine
3. EAP benefits - contact your health insurance company to understand your mental health benefits --start the search of finding a provider

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this month's theme is dedicated to taking the #maskoff (figuratively). In this episode, we invited special guest Tristan Layfield of Layfield Resume Consulting to discuss "how-to" pivot in a pandemic including job hunting tips, resume tricks and beyond !! #CoronaChronicles We're also discussing various mental health related topics, while also sharing some of our most vulnerable moments as we continue discussing the "side effects" of COVID-19 and how we're personally coping in the midst of this pandemic.

Call to action:

1. Be intentional #dothework!
2. Update your resume, LinkedIn and mocked interviews (consider hiring Tristan)
3. Network (even virtually)

Find our more about Tristan @ https://layfieldresume.com/

Apply for his new program here: https://layfieldresume.lpages.co/careerlevelup/

We continue discussing how we're personally coping with COVID-19, and the "side effects" of #socialdistance in the midst of this pandemic. In honor of Mother's Day, on this episode, you will actually hear from our mothers.

Call to Action: Honor your mother even if she's living or her memory if she's no longer living! Happy Mother's Day to all the BOLD Black Girls who are mothers!!

In this episode, we continue the discussing how we're personally coping with COVID-19 aka "corona virus" and the "side effects" of #socialdistance in the midst of this pandemic. We also share and discuss what we've learned from concluding reading "Relational Intelligence" by Dharius Daniels. in preparation to read "Relationship Goals" by Pastor Michael Todd. #CoronaChronicles

Call to Action: Evaluate and assess your relationships

Purchase the book - https://www.amazon.com/Relational-Intelligence-People-Skills-Purpose/dp/0310357829

Check out this youtube video "Relationship Goals: UNCUT"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIrBaS11yEs&t=1136s

In this episode, we continue the discussing how we're personally coping with COVID-19 aka "corona virus" and the "side effects" of #socialdistance in the midst of this pandemic. #CoronaChronicles

Link to listen to Aries' dad's song "It's Time For Love":

iTunes, https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-time-for-love/287215992?i=287216013

Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/track/30ZcPvxJRLx3XdpA51MTd0

Call to action:

1. Take the The Four Tendencies Quiz and share your results on Social Media w/ the Bold Black Girls