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I really like
 00:02:35 - 00:15:47
Sex Education on Netflix, Spootieottiedopaliscious by the Nu Deco Orchestra, Solo Travel to Negril and Montego Bay Jamaica
One Nuance at a Time
00:15:47 - 01:01:59
Jada Pinkett-Smith and owning your narrative
Soft Spaces    
01:02:08- 01:14:36

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Everyone welcome our first guest: Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker and Producer Santa Coleman from Milwaukee, WI


One Nuance at a Time w/ Santana Coleman
00:01:58 - 01:26:19
In Chelsea's absence - Joy sits down for a delightful chat with Santana Coleman, a filmmaker and producer based out of Milwaukee. Santana won an Emmy for her work on 'When Claude got Shot' a riveting documentary about the story of a married father of 3 who was shot by a 15 year old boy. We discuss filmmaking and storytelling, winning awards, validation from white power structures and having an opinion as a creative. 
When Claude Got Shot Documentary
Soft Spaces   
01:26:55- 01:34:19

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I really like
 00:02:28 - 00:14:46
RIP Michael Gambon - Harry Potter, and a rough week on the internet
One Nuance at a Time
00:14:47 - 01:23:30
Jann Wenner (owner of Rolling Stone and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame) and gatekeeping in the music industry
Why are you bringing black women into this ? RE: Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift
God is not an abuser
Love & Hip Hop and Erica Mena
Soft Spaces    
01:23:44- 01:37:31

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I really like
 00:07:14 - 00:26:52
Offset, Kai Cenat and black boy joy, Tyla's "Water", Equalizer 3, Picard and Diddy's "Love: Off The Grid"
One Nuance at a Time
00:27:01 - 01:18:01
Diddy and doing the right thing, the music industry re-imagined, small business and starting a team
Doja Cat's new album "Scarlet" - the pressures of the music industry, pop music and the beautiful villain era
Soft Spaces    
01:18:22- 01:31:16 

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I really like
 00:4:00 - 00:13:20
Diddy's Love: Off The Grid album, Burna Boy's I Told Them                                                                album, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, Chicago (the "Los Angeles" of the midwest)
One Nuance at a Time 
00:13:25 - 00:45:28 Kirk Franklin's Fathers Day Documentary
00:45:29 - 01:29:00 TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion about SA, Child Trafficking and Abuse. Outrage, Apologies and Behavior changes
Soft Spaces    
00:01:29:00 - 01:44:14  

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“I really like” - Joy and Chelsea give flowers to 2023 US Open Champion Coco Gauff. They discuss Serena and Venus Williams impact on players like Coco & Naomi Osaka. Chelsea really likes Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallions new song ‘Bongo’. Joy also shouts out late TV talk show host Amber Ruffin for showing love to their social media post that’s gaining traction. 

"One Nuance at a Time" - Joy educates on The Recording Academy and Grammy awards from an insider standpoint. Joy discusses how many commenters believe Beyonce can “just buy” Grammys. Joy & Chelsea move on to speak on the recent allegations and admission of abuse by London based rapper Dreya Mac. *TRIGGER WARNING* Joy & Chelsea discuss domestic violence, emotional/physical abuse and communities being complicit in the continuation of abuse. Chelsea discusses accountability and not having faith for Dreya Mac’s recovery. Joy & Chelsea discuss the vitriol received in comment sections. Chelsea gives the definition of racism and Joy explains systemic racism and the ways it presents itself. They both talk about their experience of navigating life while being black. Joy ends with a Beyonce quote *predictable*

"Soft spaces" - Joy discusses figuring out why they’ve been depressed and discovering a chemical imbalance. Chelsea talks about setting boundaries in business. Joy encourage listeners to love themselves. 

New York Times Real Estate Investigative Article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/21/opinion/long-island-real-estate-discrimination.html
Home Appraisal law suit:
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/09/1162103286/home-appraisal-racial-bias-black-homeowners-lawsuit

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I really like - Joy gives flowers to The Clark Sisters, Black Coffee, Nakhane Toure and Janelle Monae. Joy talks about concert plans for the rest of the year and not being able to stand up for 4-5 hours with no sitting. Chelsea has finally listened to Victoria Monet's album and gives a glowing review. Chelsea gives flowers to TS Madison. Joy talks about how inspiring how she is and how much she inspires Joy to keep going. Chelsea also gives flowers to Meg The Stallion and Joy professes love and attraction to Meg.

One Nuance at a Time - Joy and Chelsea discuss the online debate and about Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Joy discusses people's obsession with humbling successful black women and the cultural significance of Black women in the music industry. Chelsea talks about how different success is for black people and the pressure that comes with achieving great things. Joy shares the definition of respectability politics and talks about how it doesn't matter when black lives are still being murdered. Joy dives into the negative opinions people have been sharing about rapper Sexyy Redd. Chelsea discusses social medias influence on adults and children. Joy and Chelsea both discuss the importance of authenticity. 

Soft Spaces - Chelsea discusses her Youtube channel and what it's been like to grow her online presence. She discusses being inspired and feeling hopeful for her future. Joy discusses experiencing PMS as a trans-masculine person who goes through periods of depression and anxiety. Joy discusses bouncing back from these times with a remedy book of self understanding. 

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I really like - Joy discusses Victoria Monet's new album Jaguar II, Travis Scott's new album UTOPIA, and a newly discovered song by Elhae & Xavier Omar called 'Favorite'.  Chelsea gives shout outs to 3 black owned businesses for black business month. 

Black owned businesses mentioned:
@essencephotodesign
@theluxurytastemke
https://www.facebook.com/KinnectMKE/
@socialxmke


One Nuance at a Time - Joy talks about how important black owned businesses are for generational wealth. Chelsea discusses their journey as owners of JCD Investment Group. They reflect on scaling too quickly, spending time together and good financial business practices. Joy talks about monetizing creative ventures and the internet being such a big asset to new entrepreneurs. 

Black owned businesses mentioned: 
@daddyssoulfoodngrille
@easethebrand


Soft Spaces - Chelsea talks about the challenges of her growth and some recent dental work. Joy speaks about tapping into a spiritual source and newly found feelings of positivity. Joy & Chelsea both discuss the importance of maintaining positivity even after some dreams have been realized. 

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On this episode of Elevate The Conversation: 

- I really like: Chelsea talks about attending Lil Baby's concert in Milwaukee. Joy shares their Hip Hop story in commemoration of Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary.

- One Nuance at a Time : Join us on a wild ride of emotion while Joy & Chelsea uncover and unpack when doing it for the 'gram goes wrong. Joy expresses and idea to impose a time limit on internet activity. Chelsea disagrees and says using the internet should have a price. Chelsea explain her POV on negative people being negative no matter what while Joy emotionally expresses faith in humanity. Both Joy & Chelsea encourage listeners to share positive content because the world needs in 

- Soft Spaces: Chelsea expresses difficulty in entrepreneurship after elevating but still expresses feeling joy in her mental health routine. Joy talks about choosing a first single for their upcoming EP and doing well at work. 

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