Heart to Heart: The Lived Experiences of Two Young Black Women

Heart to Heart: The Lived Experiences of Two Young Black Women

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Heart to Heart: The Lived Experiences of Two Young Black Women episodes

  • End of the Semester Lessons (Part 1)
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim share some of their most important lessons from their undergraduate experience. With just a few weeks left until graduation, they discuss some of the major challenges they faced and how they overcame them. Additionally, they open up about the truth of finding friends and community. This episode is one for the books. Listen for a great and raw conversation. For more follow Brea and Kim on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    39 min
  • The Price of Pressure: How Grief, Talent & Expectations Push You Forward
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim use some of our favorite and most well known Black celebrities as lessons of “the price of pressure.” The girls talks about how unhealthy some of our biggest motivations can be, and what determines whether you crumble under pressure or become great. How have grief, poverty, and sheer talent been motivating factors for celebrities and in each of our own lives? Listen for a great and raw conversation. For more follow Brea and Kim on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    40 min
  • The Male Gaze: How Women Have Become Each Other’s Worst Critics
    In todays episode, Brea and Kim get into the male gaze and the effect is has on women who are just trying to live authentically. In addition, the girls talk about how the prison of the male gaze has made women some of the most strict police in the system, keeping others down by judging and hating. In a world where everything is judged, how can we overcome systemic sexism and reclaim our individuality and power as women? To engage the conversation, follow the girls @hearttoheartpodcast on Instagram. Links to sources from episode: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-male-gaze-5118422 & https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_gaze
    34 min
  • Where We’ve Been, Growing Pains + Post-Grad Plans
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim make a return to the podcast with updates about their life, lessons they’ve learned over the past few months, and their post grad plans. They discuss the importance of dealing with growing pains and how they’re managing the final few months of their Ivy League experience. They also provide uplifting advice and support for anyone feeling particularly burnt out or uncertain right now.
    Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    34 min
  • Chicken Noodle Soup for the Graduating Black Woman ft. Annie Blay
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim sit down and chat with Annie Blay, Associate Beauty Editor of The Zoe Report. They discuss Annie’s journey into the beauty journalism and her past experiences working with Bustle, Elle, and other publications. Annie also shares how she navigates post grad life and all the difficulties that come with that increased independency. You won’t want to miss this raw and real interview.
    Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    39 min
  • What We’ve Learned: Our Takeaways from (literal) Trials + Tribulations
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim discuss some trials and tribulations; trials, meaning the most recent depressing verdict our society has witnessed, and tribulations, meaning the painful experiences the girls have had in their interpersonal relationships. This is one of the girls’ most open and honest conversations on white supremacy and setting boundaries. Take what you need from this episode and send it to someone who needs to hear it.
    For more, follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    36 min
  • Navigating YouTube Fame, Identity, and Self-Love: A Conversation with Kaiti Yoo
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim have Kaiti Yoo, a successful YouTube content creator and Ivy League student, on to discuss how Kaiti navigates having a large internet presence. Kaiti shares her rise to fame and how she manages to hold space for herself even when sharing her life so publicly. Brea and Kim also ask Kaiti about how her identity as a Korean American woman impacts the work she does. This honest and fun conversation is not one you’ll want to miss.
    Subscribe to Kaiti on YouTube (Kaiti Yoo) and follow her on Instagram (@kayteeyou)
    Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    33 min
  • Fleeting Body Standards: Analyzing the BBL Epidemic
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim discuss the dangers and consequences of the BBL epidemic. Specifically, they share how this trend has impacted Black and Brown women.
    Further, Brea and Kim talk about the economic forces driving the spike in BBL procedures and who is profiting off of this dangerous operation.
    Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    29 min
  • why does trauma make us feel so dirty??
    At the suggestion of one of Brea’s best friends, Chandani, Brea and Kim try and get to the root of the guilt and negative feelings associated with trauma. Why do we feel weird when we are the victims of loss, racism or stereotypes? Join the girls as they have a real heart to heart about how they are working through some difficult things in their lives. For more content, make sure to follow on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast Business inquiries, please email [email protected]
    28 min
  • To Be Black Female Athletes in the Ivy League ft Arielle Desir and Sydney Scott
    In today’s episode, Brea and Kim have Arielle Desir and Sydney Scott on the podcast to discuss their experiences as Black female athletes in the Ivy League. They share stories about how they manage their mental health and how their athletic experience has changed from high school until now. Additionally, they share their honest opinions about being athletes at Brown and how they have managed that experience. You do not want to miss this episode.
    Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast
    38 min

About Heart to Heart: The Lived Experiences of Two Young Black Women

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On this podcast, Brea and Kim discuss the adventures of two black girls navigating the world around them. Join them every Sunday for meaningful musings about college life and current events!