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In this episode, FraNecia is joined by her good friend Jai Stewart and they have an honest conversation about the challenges of staying the course and finishing a "set". 

You can find Jai Stewart and her community @itsjaistew and @theaudaciouscrew on all platforms!

For more information on Black Productivity visit the link in my instagram bio @franeciajay  

In this short episode, FraNecia talks about respectability politics and the importance of understanding that you do not get to dictate how others respond or react to your disrespect. 

It's been a long time coming...Join host FraNecia Jay as she recaps the last year and change and how "embracing it all" led her through life transitions and right back to recording.

FraNecia details the different personal and professional transitions she made and also talks about the anxiety and emotions that come along with those experiences.

It's been a minute since we've buckled up. Hop in with me and let's discuss what I've been up to and where we're headed. If you are looking for some encouragement to step back, reflect and recharge this is an episode you don't want to miss!⁠

Even with a guilty verdict, the system remains intact and unharmed.

In this episode, Franecia shares her initial thoughts of the final verdict of the trial of the murderer who took George Floyd away from his family and his community.

In this episode, Franecia (Boodah to close family and friends) interviews one of her favorite people Raniesha "Ra" W. Raniesha, a full-time entrepreneur, is the founder of VendHer and Co-Founder of Compass.

The pair share things that they are being intentional about unlearning this year and take on the viral "Meet Me in the Trails" TikTok challenge created by user @_iwani

Tap in to Raniesha's businesses on Instagram!
Founder, VendHer: @_vendher

In this episode, Franecia interviews a fellow Omaha-native Beaufield Berry. Impressive playwright and arts education careers aside, Beaufield is co-founder of Culturewerks Media, a pro-Black, pro-femme digital media company.

This Sunday, February 7th, Beaufield will launch the Say Her Name Podcast, breaking down some of the most vile, controversial and unjustified state-sanctioned killings of Black women in the United States. A vulnerable and uncomfortable topic that requires our attention as we continue in our liberation work. 

The Say Her Name Podcast launches Thursday February 7th! You can listen on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Anchor

For more information about Beaufield and Culturewerks Media on Instagram:

Co-Founder, Beaufield Berry: @beautifulbeau84

Co-founder, Katherine MacHolmes: @katt_theatrix

Culturewerks Media: @culturewerks_media

In this episode, Franecia is joined by her best friend Kia as they list things to be left behind in 2020. This is a glimpse of the light-hearted, fun side of host Franecia Jay.

Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy. We hope you have a very Happy New year!

In this episode, Franecia takes the first step to learning about her family genealogy. She touches on the limitations to Census data for African Americans and how pleasantly surprising a conversation with family members about your family's history can be.

U.S. Census website: https://2020census.gov/en/what-is-2020-census.html

Brief history of African Americans and the federal census: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/census/african-american/census-1790-1930.pdf

In this short bonus episode Franecia joins the No Nuance November trend. No Nuance November has two simple rules, drop your hot takes each day and provide no context.

Use the comment section to let me know if any of the takes resonated with you, or if you would like to hear more context! 

Franecia Jay on IG: @franeciajay

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IHateItHerePodcast

Trend creator: @abolish_ice on TikTok

To see more hot takes search #nonuancenovember on TikTok or Twitter!