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Welcome back to "Conversations with Akilah".

About Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah:

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah writes across genres including creative non-fiction, short stories and essays. She is the author of the ‘Sex Lives of African Women’. Her short stories have been published in ‘It Wasn’t Exactly Love’ and ‘The Pot and Other Stories’. The Guardian, open Democracy and Essence have published her articles and opinion editorials.

Nana is the co-founder of Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women, an award-winning website, podcast and festival that publishes and creates content that tell stories of African women’s experiences around sex, sexualities and pleasure. (taken from amazon.com).

*Trigger Warning*  This episode may contain topics that may be offensive and upsetting. Listeners discretion is advised.

In this episode you will:

Hear which story STOPPED me right in tracks

Learn a little history on how the background of the book

understand why these stories NEEDED to be told... and will continue to be told.

All I'm saying is, this interview got deep. I cried.  She dropped many gems during this interview.  If you are interested in learning more about the book "The Sex Lives of African Women" please be sure to check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096DQFY5K/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

You can find Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah on Instagram by using "Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah".

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Please tune in to my informative and VERY hilarious conversation with Minister Kim Braxton. She kept it real in this one; so just be prepared. LOL

Minister Kimberly Braxton is the first person In her immediate family to graduate from college and after graduation she had her heart set on a career in corporate America. However, on December 18, 1996, God intervened and her life was completely transformed. She discovered she had a passion for God's Word and was able to make the difficult topics of scripture easy to understand. Her ministry characteristics are a deep scholarly understanding of scripture with a twist of humor. Min. Braxton has a gift for teaching the Old Testament and is known for speaking truth to power. In 2007 she graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from Alliance Theological seminary with a concentration in theology. When her nose isn’t buried in a book (or listening to podcasts) you can be sure to find her on road trip adventures with friends making memories.

In this episode you will learn:

about her Spiritual journey that led her to practicing abstinence..

her opinion on being considered a sexual woman after the age of 50

about her "date life" or the lack there of... (NOW THIS WAS FUNNY)

All in All, excellent interview.

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All I am going to tell you is press play. You are in for a sweet treat... well it was for me.  I had the wonderful chance to interview one of my most FAVORITE authors ever.  I am still in shock that happened. Beverly Jenkins, Ms. Bev, Mayor Jenkins whatever you have to call MAKE SURE you add "legend" afterwards.

In this Episode you will hear:

Who is the true architect of those very steamy sex scenes that she so eloquently writes.

How old she was when published her first book!

Why she decided to write what she has coined "edutainment"

All in All, I was and am still in awe of her.

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This is the link for her website:

https://beverlyjenkins.net/

If you buy and read one of her books you will NOT be disappointed.

Anne McPhillips after 3 successful careers in different industries, Anne decided to follow her dream to pursue acting in film and TV!

Anne is NYC based actress, can be seen in various TV shows such as “Law & Order-SVU”, “Manifest”, “Ray Donovan”.  Currently she can be seen in the season 3 episode 1 of “Pose”, Season 4 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and a featured role in a hip, quirky NY comedy series on Amazon Prime called “City and the Beast”.

She also will be on Netflix in “Halston” and “Inventing Anna”.  When she's not on the set, she resides in suburbia with her husband Kevin and their darling Shorkie, “KiKi”. Her son Giancarlo inspired her to pursue her passion. Please follow her on IG @annemcphillips.

“No room for fear, no looking back.”- Anne McPhillips

I launched a new segment, named “Dear Akilah-Takes on the Advice Given by Others: on IGTV. Please send me an email with your questions, I do not care how crazy, outlandish or outrageous. ASK AWAY!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast. I would be so grateful if you could share, subscribe and comment. You are much appreciated.

With Love,

Akilah-Podcast Host

“Slaytheclutter with Akilah”

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Another quick bite. Like real real quick; but, still enough to fill you up. LOL. Okay I'll stop being corny.  

Please press play to hear WHAT book Akilah DID NOT and COULD NOT finish although she tried. I mean she really tried. She tried in the car. She tried while walking. She tried while driving... and yeah no, it's still not done. 

Also in this episode is her new segment, " Gratitude Corner" you will be pleased with her first spotlight. 

I am launching a new segment, named “Dear Akilah”. Please send me an email with your questions, I do not care how crazy, outlandish or outrageous. You can submit as many questions as you as wish.  ASK AWAY!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast. I would be so grateful if you could share, subscribe and comment. You are much appreciated.

You can buy the book referenced in this episode here. Also, I have book... yeah I figured you might not know that. I wrote a Gratitude Journal. It's LIT and you can buy it here.

With Love,

Akilah-Podcast Host

“Slaytheclutter with Akilah”

IG:@akilahpeynado

Email: [email protected]

Francesco Paladino is a classically trained actor, member of the Screen Actor’s Guild, and a writer of many things since the 1990s. He has been seen in major films, Netflix’s Orange is the New Black and a funny regular as “man on the street” on The Wendy Williams Show. 

Francesco has had an extensive stand-up comedy career opening for Gilbert Godfrey and Judy Gold. His many years of comedy led to his opportunities of motivational public speaking which then led him to becoming a certified life coach. Francesco is grateful for his colorful journey and regularly performs, writes, and cohosts the podcast Later This Week with Coco and Fran. 

This summer, he will be a featured live speaker at the national Mental Health America conference in Washington, DC; where he will address healing fear through laughter. You can find Francesco on IG here and he is true Nina Simone fan. His most recent post on her quote, " Freedom means NO FEAR"  was riveting. Please see below for part of his writing: 

"Care about what people think, but don’t care about what EVERYONE thinks. You know who cares about you, but they are not always the same person who understands you. Parents are not always the best support systems. They seek stability and insurance over happiness and risk. Seek out mentors and leaders you can follow into the light. You will always find someone who gets you.

I am launching a new segment, named “Dear Akilah”. Please send me an email with your questions, I do not care how crazy, outlandish or outrageous. ASK AWAY!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast. I would be so grateful if you could RATE, share, subscribe and comment. You are much appreciated.

With Love,

Akilah-Podcast Host

“Slaytheclutter with Akilah”

IG:@akilahpeynado

Email: [email protected]

Wakisha McKoy is the visionary of Love Purposefully, where she creates a platform for Christians to have conversations about love no matter what season or state they might be in.

Through this platform, the mission is to embrace singleness, form healthy relationships and strive for kingdom marriages.

By profession, Wakisha holds three degrees (B.A. in Psychology, and B.A. Elementary Education from William Paterson University and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University).

Most of all Wakisha is a person who loves to serve God, His people, and the community in which she lives in. You can find Wakisha and her platform here and here .

I am launching a new segment, named “Dear Akilah”. Please send me an email with your questions, I do not care how crazy, outlandish or outrageous. ASK AWAY!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast. I would be so grateful if you could share, subscribe and comment. You are much appreciated.

With Love,

Akilah-Podcast Host

“Slaytheclutter with Akilah”

IG:@akilahpeynado

Email: [email protected]

Colleen Issa has been described as a “documentary photographer”, capturing her life experiences and the people around her for more than 30 years. Whether her lens is focusing on weddings, boudoir, portraiture, or any creative subject matter, she consistently demonstrates her unique perspective.

Her ability to be a “voyeuristic fly on the wall” has enabled her to capture moments otherwise missed by the untrained eye. Colleen can also be heard discussing her photography on occasion as a regular co-host on the podcast Later This Week w/Coco & Fran, an eavesdropping podcast drenched in their weekly musings on life, culture, food, sex, and their more than 25-year friendship. Always weaving humor & sensitivity into whatever they are talking about from the controversial to the mundane.

Why You Should Listen to This Episode:

Her captivating testimony on how she is still actively working through her fear of failure. There is a story there for sure!

Her Life Path Number- We had a good laugh over that one.

Her large number of nail polishes.... You will never guess how much.

Her photography can be seen on Instagram @colleenissaphotography and her website www.colleenissa.com. Her podcast can be found on Instagram @laterthisweek, and everywhere podcasts are available.

I am launching a new segment, named “Dear Akilah”. Please send me an email with your questions, I do not care how crazy, outlandish or outrageous. ASK AWAY!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast. I would be so grateful if you could share, subscribe and comment. You are much appreciated.

With Love,

Akilah-Podcast Host

“Slaytheclutter with Akilah”

IG:@akilahpeynado

Email: [email protected]