<p>Takiyah and Amber chat with Genealogist and Photographer, Nicka Smith about using DNA research to figure out our personal histories.  Takiyah shares how DNA research saved her life and Amber learns that her love of bacon might actually be in her DNA...  Figuratively.  If you have ever wondered about sending off your DNA to a company to learn your genetic history, Nicka helps clarify the process and explains why you should.</p>








































































  

    
  
    

      

      
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Takiyah and Amber chat with Genealogist and Photographer, Nicka Smith about using DNA research to figure out our personal histories. Takiyah shares how DNA research saved her life and Amber learns that her love of bacon might actually be in her DNA... Figuratively. If you have ever wondered about sending off your DNA to a company to learn your genetic history, Nicka helps clarify the process and explains why you should.

<p>Takiyah and Amber chat with Genealogist and Photographer, Nicka Smith about using DNA research to figure out our personal histories.&nbsp; Takiyah shares how DNA research saved her life and Amber learns that her love of bacon might actually be in her DNA...&nbsp; Figuratively.&nbsp; If you have ever wondered about sending off your DNA to a company to learn your genetic history, Nicka helps clarify the process and explains why you should.</p>








































































  

    
  
    

      

      
        
          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                

            
          
        
          
        

        
      
        

Ep3: Nicka Smith - I got bacon in my DNA

Brown Girls Do Ballet Founder, Takiyah Wallace and Board Chair, Amber Cabral, have met some talented people, especially women, doing interesting and amazing things to help elevate our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this podcast, Amber and Takiyah highlight the outstanding accomplishments and movements that are paving the way for future Brown Girls.

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Brown Girls Do Ballet Founder, Takiyah Wallace and Board Chair, Amber Cabral, have met some talented people, especially women, doing interesting and amazing things to help elevate our communities.  In this podcast, Amber and Takiyah highlight the outstanding accomplishments and movements that are paving the way for future Brown Girls.

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