Gray Matters

Gray Matters

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Gray Matters episodes

  • REPLAY - Representation in the Beauty Industry

    Sharmeen & Rikki explore representation in the beauty industry and what it looks like to be a "non-performative ally".


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    34 min
  • REPLAY - Social Justice & Creative Writing ft. Emmy Pérez

    Sharmeen and Rikki discuss the creative writing process with Texas Poet Laureate Emmy Pérez.


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    46 min
  • REPLAY - Hold the Phone: BLM

    In this bonus episode, Sharmeen and Rikki discuss the relevancy of the Black Lives Matter movement. Dissecting the current #blacklivesmatter protests around the globe and how the narrative plays such an important role in the information we receive!


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    16 min
  • REPLAY - Diversity in Harry Potter-Collab. w/HPHalfDrunk Podcast

    In this episode, Sharmeen and Rikki discuss the importance of diversity and representation in the Harry Potter series with the @HPHalfDrunk podcast.


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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    1 hr 1 min
  • REPLAY - Body Positivity & Navigating the Fitness Space ft. The Fit Flamingo

    Sharmeen and Rikki welcome, Madison Deaton of The Fit Flamingo fitness studio to discuss the complexities of championing for body positivity amidst a "fast fitness" culture. They discuss the importance of viewing your fitness journey as a holistic approach and practicing patience with your body.


    🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community quarterly newsletter.

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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Check out our podcast or make your own!
    https://anchor.fm/graymatters6

    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.
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    20 min
  • Season 1 Wrap Up

    Join Rikki & Sharmeen as they wrap up season 1! 

    *Correction Bookshop.org link: https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters


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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Check out our podcast or make your own!
    https://anchor.fm/graymatters6

    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.
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    22 min
  • The Power of the Conversation ft. Venting & Vibing

    Sharmeen & Rikki discuss the power of the conversation with Ishena and Aisha of Venting & Vibing. 


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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Check out our podcast or make your own!
    https://anchor.fm/graymatters6

    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.
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    29 min
  • HERstory: Gloria Anzaldúa

    Sharmeen & Rikki discuss the life and work of Gloria Anzaldúa. 


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    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
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    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.
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    25 min
  • Presidential Elections - Part II ft. We Are Butterfly Effect

    In the second part of this episode with We Are Butterfly Effect, Sharmeen & Rikki discuss how voter suppression is utilized as a tool for framing the narrative that voting is a privilege instead of a constitutional right. 


    🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community quarterly newsletter.

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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Check out our podcast or make your own!
    https://anchor.fm/graymatters6

    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529

    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
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    📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.
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    28 min
  • Presidential Elections - Part I ft. We Are Butterfly Effect

    Sharmeen & Rikki discuss how elections “work” and why voting matters in another important conversation with Janette and Catina of We Are Butterfly Effect.


    🌱Check out our website for the resources we discuss on the podcast episodes via the "Resources" page and numerous other interesting finds! Don't forget to sign up with your email to stay connected via our Gray Matters community quarterly newsletter.

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    🎙️We record on Anchor-the easiest way to make and distribute podcasts. Check out our podcast or make your own!
    https://anchor.fm/graymatters6

    🍎Apple Podcast listeners: Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. It helps us improve the blog and podcast, while also allowing our podcast to reach more people to bring the content you love!
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matters/id1516877529

    🟢Spotify listeners: Check out our trailer and send it to anyone that would be interested in our content, and don't forget to turn on your notifications for new episode releases every Wednesday!
    https://open.spotify.com/show/1k8NIaHp1UgJzFBRclkQtG?si=ztBKWjdUTpuFD2F2CrgCYA

    📷IG: Follow and engage with us on Instagram for daily stories, exclusive content, and new posts that accompany each new episode release. Don't forget to follow our page to stay connected and share our page and content with our IG followers.
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    📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts!
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    📗Shop small with Bookshop! We are an affiliate of Bookshop which means that when you shop via the "Gray Matters the Blog Recommended Book List" link below, proceeds from each purchase help you support us, a small business run by two women of color, and your local bookstores.
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    💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and continuing content for the Gray Matters community.
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    33 min

About Gray Matters

From the publisher's feed

Our goal is to make complex theory accessible, prompt conversations about uncomfortable topics, and provide tangible resources. Gray Matters is an inclusive space for all backgrounds and abilities. We…