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

In today’s episode, Kim and Brea discuss the perils of pushing yourself too far and how celebrity athletes such as Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka are paving the way for Black women to reclaim their time. The girls discuss how rest is radical under capitalism and how they are implementing that idea in their own lives. Follow the girls on Instagram @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, join Brea and Kim as they discuss their experiences with learning how to be independent in college. They discuss the importance of learning to love your alone time and the dangers of feeling that you always have to be with others to be happy. In this open and honest conversation, they share deep and heartfelt stories about their journey to self love and self-reliance. For more content and updates, follow the girls @heart2heartpodcast on instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hearttoheartpod/support

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim dive deep into how Blackness has become inextricably linked with popular culture, and how this accessibility is modern day minstrelsy. Tune in to hear the girls’ thoughts on widespread use of AAVE and the eagerness of many Black Internet users to invite non-Black people to the “cook out.” For more content, follow the girls on Instagram at @heart2heartpodcast

In today’s episode, join Brea and Kim as they talk about the role celebrities play in maintaining white supremacy and capitalism. They discuss some of the most famous celebrities like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian and how they all contribute to this issue. Also, they discuss whether celebrities that are viewed as humanitarians are truly doing transformative work. For more content and updates, follow the girls @heart2heartpodcast on instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hearttoheartpod/support

Welcome back listeners! Brea and Kim are so happy to be back for the fourth season of Heart to Heart Podcast. In today’s episode, join the girls as they talk about the future in a world with so much uncertainty. As both girls are entering their senior years at Ivy League colleges, they discuss the existential crises, fears and hypocrisy that come with being a young person during a pandemic.

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In today's episode, Brea and Kim reflect and commemorate the life of Brea’s father, Samuel C. Watkins. They speak about his humble upbringings, profound impact on the Black community , and the ways he has personally changed their lives. They discuss the non-linear journey of healing and the importance of a strong community during this time. Through tears and laughter, Brea and Kim celebrate and memorialize an incomparable leader and father.

Thank you to all who have extended patience and support these past few months. Your love and care will never be forgotten.

In today's episode, Brea and Kim are joined by YouTuber Taylor Miree, aka Most of Miree. The girls have a great conversation about the current state of rap and all of its double standards for female and male rappers. They talk about how rap influences sexuality and whether or not the images we see are sexual liberation or catering to an oppressive male gaze. Here is a link to more literature on Misogynoir in Rap, https://www.amazon.com/Black-Noise-Culture-Contemporary-America/dp/0819562750

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In today's episode, Brea and Kim are joined by Chandani Battle, a junior at Penn's Wharton School. Chandani dives deep into her journey as she describes her experiences as a first generation student dealing with imposter syndrome and adapting a new culture and environment. She talks about grappling with her identity as a Black and Indian American and what it means to succeed.

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In today’s episode, Brea and Kim sit down with author Hari Ziyad to discuss their memoir, Black Boy Out of Time. In this book, Ziyad explores the primary question: “who can really protect Black children in an anti-Black world?” Brea and Kim ask Ziyad about their motivations for writing the book and explore how policing and other carceral logics have been harmful to Black children, particularly Black queer youth. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Be sure to pick up a copy of Black Boy Out of Time today.

In today’s episode, Brea and Kim discuss the normalization of pedophilia and how it specifically affects Black girls. They discuss shocking data and stories that show how severely Black girls are harmed by pedophilia and what this means for the future. Additionally, the girls engage in conversation about the “double bind” Black women and girls face.

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