Gray Matters

Gray Matters

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Gray Matters episodes

  • A Seat at the Table

    Sharmeen & Rikki discuss the various metaphors regarding the exclusion of women and people of color from positions of power. 


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    29 min
  • Where to Start with Theory? Bridging Academia & Activism

    In this episode, Sharmeen & Rikki introduce the connection between theory and social constructs. 


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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

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    12 min
  • The Un-Book Club #1: Disrupting The Narrative

    Sharmeen & Rikki are happy to announce their new long series titled "The Un-Book Club". This series was created to provide the Gray Matters community tangible resources for exploring different topics of discussion. In this episode, Sharmeen & Rikki discuss books that are relevant to the current sociopolitical climate. 


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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!
    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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    14 min
  • 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.

    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/

    🎙️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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    💲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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    19 min
  • Why I'm An Activist - Part II #ConsciousActivism

    In part two of this episode, Sharmeen & Rikki discuss the difference between passive and active activism. They provide resources for how to be a #consciousactvist. 


    🌱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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    21 min
  • 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. 


    🌱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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    📗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.
    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/support-gray-matters

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    🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Why I'm An Activist - Part I #ActivateYourActivism

    In this episode, Sharmeen and Rikki discuss what activism means to them. They also share different ways you can #activateyouactivism and how to be a productive ally.


    🌱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.

    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/

    🎙️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.
    https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters

    💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and continuing content for the Gray Matters community.
    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/support-gray-matters

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    25 min
  • 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!


    🌱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.

    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/

    🎙️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.
    https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/

    📍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.
    https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters

    💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and continuing content for the Gray Matters community.
    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/support-gray-matters

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    🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!
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    16 min
  • Welcome

    Welcome to Gray Matters!

    Our platform is an inclusive space (all are welcome). To celebrate the launch of Gray Matters Rikki and Sharmeen want to share a bonus episode to introduce themselves and their vision. 


    🌱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.

    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/

    🎙️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.
    https://instagram.com/graymatterstheblog/

    📍Pinterest: Follow us on Pinterest to pin and share our custom-created pins and posts!
    https://www.pinterest.com/graymatterstheblog/

    📗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.
    https://bookshop.org/shop/graymatters

    💲Donations are accepted on our website and your support goes towards providing transcripts and continuing content for the Gray Matters community.
    https://www.graymatterstheblog.com/support-gray-matters

    💚If you are interested in advertising with us during our podcast episodes, send us an email at [email protected]

    🌳Check out our Linktree for all the above information in one place!
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    10 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…