In this episode, Meron Shita, Civic Engagement Manager at Black Women for Wellness, and Ruth Mayfield, a community health outreach worker and fierce advocate within the Fierce Aunties campaign as special guest contributors to the Podcast.

Together, they discuss the critical role Black women play in shaping their communities, especially during times of political unrest. Meron and Ruth dive deep into the challenges of voter mobilization, particularly around local issues that directly affect the community. They reflect on the importance of grassroots engagement, the fierce dedication of aunties in protecting the future of Black women and girls, and how this power can change the trajectory of our political landscape.

Vanessa Daniel (@vanessapriyadaniel) discusses her new book, *Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning*. She explores how philanthropy can shift from gatekeeping to solidarity, and what it means to fund liberation, not just programs.

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Hosts: @his_joujoub @flintjanette

Meet @kaweloku, a Zen priest, strategist, and visionary. This conversation bridges Indigenous wisdom, political organizing, and spiritual practice. If you're feeling the weight of this moment, Norma offers clarity and calm.

In this transformative episode of IJS: 2 Black Women with Opinions, Jan and Adjoa welcome the incredible Cheyenne Pierce, a Healer at Blessed and Abundant Healing and an experienced Social Worker. Together, they dive into the powerful world of healing, discussing everything from navigating mother-daughter wounds to the healing properties of sound baths.

Cheyenne shares her unique approach to sonic healing techniques and how they can help manage menopause symptoms, offering our listeners not only spiritual guidance but also practical tools for self-care and emotional well-being. She also shares her passion for the creation of ethical wills within the Black community. This conversation is filled with wisdom, laughter, and tangible practices that can be applied to everyday life.

🎤🔥 Dive into our latest episode of IJS! Join our fierce aunties in “Men, Masks, and Mayhem: ZADDY WHO?” as they unpack everything from dating through the decades to the true meaning of a “zaddy.” Laugh along as they share candid insights about the masks we wear—both literal and figurative—and navigate the hilarity of menopause with wisdom and wit. Don’t miss out on this empowering and hilarious conversation—hit play now! 🌟

#IJS #MenMasksMayhem #ZaddyWho #FierceAunties #WomenTalk #Empowerment #LaughWithUs #MenopauseLaughs

In this raw and reflective episode of IJS, our host takes you on an emotional journey through the eve of election night—sharing real-time thoughts, hopes, and anxieties as the nation stood at a crossroads. As the devastating results rolled in, the conversation shifts to the immediate aftermath: a mix of grief, resilience, and determination.

Recorded at Black Women For Wellness’ Sisters@8 program, this episode captures the candid reactions of community leaders and members as they process the outcome together. Through heartbreak and hope, they explore how to navigate resistance in the face of adversity, redefine what victory means, and reclaim the power of rest as a revolutionary act.

This is more than a post-election analysis—it’s a testament to the strength of Black women and the communities they uplift, even when the world feels like it’s unraveling.

Black women show up, but who shows up for Black women? In this powerful episode of IJS, @Bw4wla’s Jan Robinson Flint and maternal health advocate Gabrielle Brown share how they chose rest as resistance after disappointing election results. 💪🏽✨

They explore the tension between fight or flight, the future of their activism, and the necessity of investing in self-care to sustain the movement.

Because sometimes, saving the world starts with saving ourselves. 💜✊🏾 #RestAsResistance #BlackWomenLead #SelfCareRevolution #IJS #MaternalHealth #BW4WLA #BlackExcellence #ResistanceAndRest

On a recent Friday morning, a group of Black women with pregnant bellies step onto a party bus in Leimert Park.

They’re headed on a tour of birthing centers and hospitals around Los Angeles, in style: leather seats, good music, mood lighting that shifts colors.

“This program is essentially an opportunity for you all to get resources, connect, build a village… because it takes a village,” says guide Gabrielle Brown as the group takes off. Brown is the maternal and infant health program manager with Black Women For Wellness, which created the expedition.

In this special Earth Month episode, Janette Robinson Flint, Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness, goes solo as she sits down with Cheryl Johnson, daughter of the legendary Hazel Johnson, known as "The Mother of Environmental Justice." Cheryl shares her unique perspective on the journey her mother took to fight for environmental justice, creating a legacy that has inspired activists across the globe.

Together, they explore the work of People for Community Recovery, a pioneering Chicago-based organization founded by Hazel Johnson. Learn about the group's ongoing efforts to tackle environmental pollution, advocate for safer housing, and promote community health, all while elevating the voices of those most impacted by environmental challenges.

Hold onto your headphones for the spectacular debut of "RJ Minded" with the spellbinding episode, "Be Who You Are For Your Pride - Breaking HIV Stigma + Building RJ Together." As Pride unfurls its vibrant colors, we plunge headfirst into a dynamic exploration of wellness through the prism of reproductive justice, shining a spotlight on the subject of HIV awareness and prevention.

Your fearless guides, co-hosts Miyana, Gabrielle, and Lonnell, come together as a dynamic trio of empowerment. Miyana, an unwavering program coordinator for Get Smart B4U Get Sexy at Black Women for Wellness, ignites the conversation. She's joined by the formidable Gabrielle and Lonnell, torchbearers of Black Women for Wellness' commitment to rectifying health disparities.

Gabrielle, the ingenious Maternal & Infant Health program coordinator, unfurls the tapestry of reproductive justice entwined with HIV prevention, and the staggering revelation that 54% of new HIV diagnoses among U.S. women are Black women. The urgency for reproductive justice rings clear.

At the heart of this magnetic episode lies a captivating interview with Robin Barkin, the visionary founder of TRUST (To Restore, Unite, Support, Transform). Guided by Lonnell's expertise, this conversation unveils Robin's journey as an HIV advocate, weaving the essence of reproductive justice into the fabric of HIV education, prevention, and intervention.

In candid exchanges, the trio dismantles HIV myths and forges pathways to fortify care and backing for Black women living with HIV. Robin's personal odyssey spotlights the transformative prowess of reproductive justice in dismantling stigma and nurturing an equitable future.

Join us on this voyage as "RJ Minded" amplifies voices, challenges conventions, and sculpts a path towards a world where reproductive justice thrives!