Da Hood Talks Podcast

In this episode we talk with Cynthia Bennett the founder of JADASA a GEM of an organization that educates, edify and empower survivors of domestic and sexual assault and their families! Listen in to learn how they support community through the services they provide and why they deserve support from us!

In this awesome conversation with three amazing STL community supporting women we dive into the depths of superwoman syndrome and how society unrealistic norms have glorified a title that is harming black women. Listen in to hear all the many gems that were dropped and experiences shared like the importance of listening to and loving your body and why we must take care of ourselves before it's to late! So much was provided in this conversation you must TUNE IN and Tell A Friend to listen too!

In this episode of Da Hood Needs segment, we talk with Jennifer llardi the founder of Simple Positive Play and learn about this awesome spot in Ferguson that provides access to clean safe fun for all children and families! Listen in to learn how you can not only visit this awesome organization, but why you should definitely support the work they do for the Community!

In this episode, we have a conversation with three local urban farmers to learn about urban farming and get some gardening tips. As the conversation goes on we learn the challeges black farmers have had and currently are facing, how urban farming developement could impact the city and so much more. Check out this video, share and remember to show support to local Urban Farmers!

In this episode, the Host sits down with Fathers and Families Support Center employees and Fathers to have a conversation around addressing stereotypes of black fathers in society, normalizing and supporting fathers to be all around healthy and to learn how their organization serves fathers in the STL, MO and East STL, IL areas.

In this episode, the host sits down with a panel of Black Men in the STL area who have various experiences including personal in the category of mental health. We discuss normalizing self care and mental health care for black men, how to support black men in taking care of their mental health, addressing the barriers that prevent black men from accessing proper mental health support and so much more!

In this episode we have a conversation with three STL area Certified CHWs and the instructor of the CHWs program at Saint Louis Community College about the role of CHWs, how they are beneficial to the community, why and how you can become a CHW if interested. Tune in to this episode and learn all about Community Health Workers!

This episode we are join by three Mothers of the STL area and Kim sexton of the MOMs line. These women elaborate on their personal journeys and experiences being mothers the good, bad and in between. We discuss how the moms line has been a support to them and give the REAL on why Motherhood is tough but still so very amazing!

In this extra episode we learn about St. Louis Metro Market from Quinton Ward the Executive Director and how beneficial the organization is to the Communities they serve by providing access to quality and affordable fruits and vegetables.

In this episode, the panel have a conversation from their own point of view and experiences around Anti-racism work, Allyship and so much more!