From documentary recommendations, to creating a child fund, to deciding which moment we’d relive over and over again and what we’d do if we had 3 years left to live, we cover so much! Can you relate to fear of disappointing others? Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time.

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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)

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Links mentioned on the episode:

Killed By My Debt: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p067bmlh https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05qcmlb

Black-women owned Will writer: https://www.wentworthwills.co.uk/

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How easy is forgiveness for you? Do you hold romantic partners to the same standard as platonic relationships? Do you experience guilt when you cut someone off? In this episode we talk about the ego boost caribbean men give us, representation in fashion, and what it means to truly forgive.

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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)

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Trigger Warning: Sexual Assualt

From Black men calling Black women Golliwogs, to recharging sex toys, being scared of going broke and sexual attractons that scare us. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time.

This episode mentions themes of sexual assault, however does not go into specific details. If this isn't something you'd like to listen to please skip: 28.30min - 32.30min and 38.00 - 42.00.

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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)

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How is it for you to be multifaceted? Does the strong Black woman stereotype bother you? Does it make you feel uncomfortable when men cry? It's episode 1 and we're diving into sexual shame, splitting the bill and the barriers we face as Black women with identity.

The Unapologetically Black podcast brings you honest conversations and personal growth while embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman. Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry) along with the hosts as they take you on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and authenticity.

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Formerly the Dope Black Women podcast, Leanne and Roshan are back under a new name and with a whole new vibe. Still the founders of the award winning digital safe space, 'Dope Black Women', they present to you The Unapologetically Black podcast. Bringing you honest conversations and personal growth while embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman. Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry) along with the hosts as they take you on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and authenticity.

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Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_)

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Roshan is joined by Vanessa Boachie, Founder and Director of Inside Out Well-being for a special episode to celebrate the 3rd year of the Every Mind Matters campaign. They speak about anxiety and stress, what it looks like and how we can manage it.

Every Mind Matters aims to equip people to take action to protect and improve their mental wellbeing, helping to prevent mental health concerns from escalating into more serious mental health disorders.  

Check out: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

#everymindmatters #mentalhealth #selfcaresundays

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This week we have a takeover from the Black Women Working Podcast!

The Dope Black Women take over the podcast to speak openly about working life in the UK and provide support and inspiration to other Black women who are chanting down Babylon!

Have you ever gone from pet to threat in the workplace? Ever gone from being a favourite to being subject to toxic behaviour from your colleagues and line managers? BWW discuss their personal experiences with micro-aggressions and other forms of racist behaviour and the impact it has on Black women progressing in their workplaces and their careers in general.

Not an episode you want to miss!

Follow these amazing women on - @BBWPODCASTUK

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Are you a Black creative working in theatre? This episode might just be the one you need to hear! This week we are joined by Dani Moseley (Brothers with no Game, Dreaming Whilst Black) and Nicole Sawyerr (East Enders, Boom, Don Quixote) about their experiences as Black actresses in the theatre. They share more about themselves and their aspirations for their careers beyond the theatre whilst discussing how to take up space in places that deny you a seat at the table.

If you have an idea for a Dope Black Women podcast episode,if there's a guest you would love to hear on our platform,

or would like to take over the podcast, contact [email protected]

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This week the hosts of the Truth's Table take over the Dope Black Women platform!

This book chapter was written by Ms. Ekemini Uwan and she breaks down the chapter and why its necessary on this episode.

So pull up a chair and have a seat at the table, built by Black women and for Black women!

Instagram: @truthstable

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This episode is a takeover from the Truth's Table Podcast - the book chapter was written by Ms. Ekemini Uwan and she breaks down the chapter and why its necessary on this episode.

"There is a textured knowing in this book, spiritual enlightenment made brighter by the authors' own personal breakthroughs. The way they describe the fabric of our collective trauma makes me trust their solutions."

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