We are continuing our conversations celebrating Brown Girls Abroad! On this episode we travel to Canada to talk to Selina-Rachel Mendez, marketing manager for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. We discuss cultural nuances of the Canadian Black experience including the fight for justice, Canadian Black history, and the landscape of this pandemic.

Season 3 is here!  We are celebrating “Brown Girls Abroad” through sharing the diverse stories and experiences of women of color who live and work internationally.  During this season premiere, you will hear the amazing testimony of Lisa McQueen, a missionary and the founder of Elwa Sunrise School in Uganda.

This special quarantine edition episode is unique because we have a panel of four women speaking passionately about 1990s NBA basketball. We are specifically discussing one of our highlights of quarantine, the 10-hour documentary “The Last Dance.” It chronicles Michael Jordan and the 1998 Championship Bulls team as they secured their 2nd three-peat. This episode … Continue reading Part II: Queens & Kings of Quarantine (Bonus Episode) →

We are celebrating all of the beautiful forms of entertainment that “the culture” has delivered to unite us and bring us joy during this time of quarantine. We have gathered a panel of four women sharing what we loved about the Michelle Obama “Becoming” Netflix documentary, DJ DNice introducing “Club Quarantine” to the Instagram live … Continue reading The Queens and Kings of Quarantine: Bonus Episode Part I →

“Give birth again to the dream . . .Lift up your hearts. Each new hour holds new chances for new beginnings.” -Dr. Maya Angelou Considering everything that is taking place with the current pandemic in our nation and our world, I felt inspired to share a message of hope found in the poem “On the … Continue reading Bonus Episode: “On the Pulse of Morning” by Dr. Maya Angelou →

“You will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have. Because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” -Michelle Obama This episode is the culmination of the “Becoming” Book … Continue reading S2 E5: “Becoming” Amid COVID-19 (Season Finale) →

Happy Black History Month!  On this episode we discuss what we love about the dynamics of the Obamas’ relationship, the impact of strong women on Michelle’s journey, the beauty of women using their voices, and the message of hope that resonates in the “Becoming” book.

“Failure is a feeling long before it becomes an actual result.” – Michelle Obama On this episode we discuss the mentality of excellence for women of color, the beauty of motherhood, shattering the myth of the “Angry Black Woman,” and the optimism that Michelle inspires in the “Becoming” book.

The standard of Heaven is Jesus. Through prayer we can invite Heaven to touch the Earth each day. This special devotional episode is a source of encouragement to live at the standard of Christ who has established a trust fund to access Heavenly treasures.

“If reporters and television cameras wanted to follow me, then I was going to take them places.” – Michelle Obama In this discussion of the “Becoming” book we are inspired by Michelle’s transparency about taking ownership of her happiness, marriage counseling, racism, and redefining the role of a First Lady.