More Than Graphics Podcast

More Than Graphics Podcast

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  • Fearless Bonus

    In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, Danielle and Cicely dive into a heartfelt conversation about fear and doubt with civil rights attorney Whitney Knox Lee. They reflect on their own experiences and discuss the things we tell ourselves out of fear.


    Whitney (she/her) is a Black American mother to Black sons, a wife, civil rights attorney, an anti-racism and DEI educator. Whitney is also the host of Impostrix Podcast, a podcast that affirms professionals of color who navigate imposter syndrome and racial toxicity in career. Her work aims to create more racially equitably and culturally affirming workspaces, communities, and systems.


    [00:03:29] Gender pay gap in technology.

    [00:05:38] Gender pay disparity in healthcare.

    [00:07:35] Underrepresentation in the workplace.

    [00:13:02] Trauma and workplace inclusivity.

    [00:17:02] Lack of diversity in healthcare.

    [00:19:31] Talking to Mom about race.

    [00:23:00] Varying shades of skin color.

    [00:26:31] Understanding our unique perspectives.

    [00:30:01] Intersectionality and Black feminism.

    [00:37:06] White discomfort and conversations.

    [00:39:48] Fearlessness and navigating conversations.

    [00:43:21] Overcoming barriers and personal trauma.

    [00:46:04] Ancestral lineage and empowerment.

    [00:51:44] Empowering staff to combat abuse.

    [00:55:33] Creating common ground for nonprofits.

    [00:58:29] The physical space's impact.

    [01:04:13] Culture of power.

    [01:05:40] The vibes are off.

    [01:10:41] Allyship and taking initiative.

    [01:13:08] Asking deeper questions.

    [01:17:06] Ancestor's hopes for our lineage.

    [01:21:38] Different perspectives and vibes.


    Follow Whitney:

    www.ImpostrixPodcast.com
    https://www.facebook.com/ImpostrixPodcast
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-knox-lee/
    https://www.instagram.com/impostrixpodcast/


    FOLLOW MTG:

    ⁠⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠CLUBHOUSE⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠

    CO-HOSTS: ⁠⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠⁠@getsillycreative⁠


    1 hr 26 min
  • Fearless

    Welcome to another episode of More Than Graphics! In this episode hosts Danielle and Priscilla discuss the topic of fearlessness with guest Aisha Jenkins. They explore the different aspects and forms that fearlessness can take on and how it relates to women in particular. They also reference an article that highlights why women tend to be more fearful than men. Tune in to join the conversation and discover the power of fearlessness.


    Aisha Jenkins is a Single Mother by Choice (used a doctor and spermbank to conceive her 2 children), a tech professional, business owner and host of the Start to Finish Motherhood podcast.


    The Start to Finish Motherhood podcast focuses on all things Single Mother by Choice and is geared toward supporting women on their Single mother by Choice journey from start to finish. Aisha is a trusted leader in the Single Mother by Choice community having been a member for over a decade, and has administered and moderated two Facebook communities of close to 20K people before deciding to start her own company in 2022.


    Her journey to become an Single Mother by Choice (navigating fertility clinics, sperm banks, friends, and family), and courage to share both the joys and the pain, have continued to enrich the community at large and support many in achieving their dreams of Motherhood.


    [00:01:51] Women's fear and anxiety.

    [00:04:25] Childhood experiences shaping adulthood.

    [00:10:41] Non-traditional paths to motherhood.

    [00:13:02] Pursuing motherhood on my own.

    [00:17:09] Trusting my gut and overcoming patriarchy.

    [00:22:29] Successful pregnancy after multiple losses.

    [00:26:51] Paths and transformation

    [00:28:15] Walking in authenticity and purpose.

    [00:33:31] Self-care and finding balance.

    [00:37:29] Softening the view for empathy.

    00:40:36] Tech background and financial success.

    [00:45:06] Increasing representation of Black people.

    [00:50:02] Empowerment and self-work.

    [00:54:09] Breaking societal rules for girls.

    [00:55:48] Lack of diversity in sperm donors.

    [00:59:30] Love language and growing up.


    FOLLOW AISHA ONLINE:

    Website
    www.starttofinishmotherhood.com
    Podcast
    https://start-to-finish-motherhood-with-aisha.castos.com/
    Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/starttofinishmotherhood
    YouTube
    https://youtube.com/@starttofinishmotherhood


    FOLLOW MTG:

    ⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠CLUBHOUSE⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠

    CO-HOSTS: ⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠@getsillycreative


    1 hr 3 min
  • The Master's Journey: Unleashing Your Full Potential
    Our extra bonus guest tributes to the lessons we took from our MASTER theme and apply them, featuring fellow podcaster and CEO of A Steps Ahead Tutoring Gabrielle Crichlow.
    While Gabrielle attended graduate school at St. John's University, she worked for two companies at which she tutored students at no cost to them. While she was working at both companies, she saw the academic struggles of working class families that were disproportionately people of color. She believed that their little allotment of hours was not enough for them. Furthermore, she believed that the children in these families tended to have unknown learning disabilities and were almost illiterate and undereducated. Gabrielle reached a point when she realized that these families deserved more than that. A light bulb went off in her head - "I’ll start my own company!" Gabrielle’s experiences at these companies provided her with the insight she needed to excel at and enjoy tutoring, while inspiring other tutors to do the same. In 2013, she founded her own company, A Step Ahead Tutoring Services, and has operated it ever since.
    [00:01:34] The meaning of "master".
    00:05:27] Fixing interconnected struggles in tutoring.
    [00:09:09] Calling myself a business.
    [00:12:17] After-school programs as safe havens.
    [00:17:31] Changing a student's life.
    [00:22:44] The impact of good work.
    [00:26:06] Financial challenges in tutoring.
    [00:32:20] Expanding your racial comfort zone.
    [00:34:30] Getting outside our racial comfort zone.
    [00:38:21] Slow and steady wins
    [00:43:49] Expanding beyond limitations.
    [00:46:38] Something new I've learned.
    [00:50:33] Digital books vs physical books.
    [00:56:56] Service in your own community. [
    00:59:23] Encouraging and inspiring listeners.
    Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comFollow Gabrielle Crichlow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowVisit our website: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our tutoring text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOSign up for our tutoring email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeCheck our podcast, Hot Topics!, here: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected]
    1 hr 51 min
  • Purpose

    In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, host Danielle discusses the theme of purpose with a special guest with Dex Duff. They dive deep into the topic, exploring its meaning and significance. The conversation is filled with open dialogue and deeper reflections on purpose. Tune in to hear the insights and perspectives shared in this thought-provoking episode.


    Dex Duff, owner of Dexstar Media and host of In The Black Business podcast, is an Atlanta based digital marketing consultant and podcast producer. I'm a graduate of the University of Colorado with a BA in film.
    Dexstar Media is a Purpose driven marketing and media company dedicated to providing solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Whether it's creating a landing page, on-site SEO, reputation management, lead generation or podcast production, you will find me guiding clients to achieving ROI while illuminating their business.
    When I'm not working, I'm losing my voice cheering on three boys in their various sports or clubs.
    I wake up every morning looking forward to hand my wife a cup of coffee and a laugh to start the day.


    [00:09:30] Authenticity in storytelling.

    [00:11:45] Authenticity in social media.

    [00:16:38] Women in tech empowerment.

    [00:18:00] Relationships and Trust.

    [00:21:55] Purpose driving through difficult seasons.

    [00:25:22] Chasing a creative high.

    [00:30:53] Chasing dreams and boundaries.

    [00:34:11] Fortitude and pushing through.

    [00:37:13] Self care and cooking.

    [00:41:55] The real deal in podcasting.

    [00:45:41] Seeking a deeper purpose.

    [00:49:51] Music videos and small businesses.

    [00:52:21] Long-form journalism transitioning to podcasts.

    [01:00:46] The Harlem Renaissance and Jazz.

    [01:05:36] Passing on knowledge and wisdom.


    FOLLOW DEX:

    Intheblack-podcast.com
    dexstarmedia.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dxatdexstarmedia
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intheblackpod/


    FOLLOW MTG:

    ⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠CLUBHOUSE⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠

    CO-HOSTS: ⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@getsillycreative

    53 min
  • Master Bonus

    Welcome to the show! This bonus convo around 'master' with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe completely delivers. Listen to these gems.


    Dr. Jessica Metcalfe is a Strategic Leadership and Workplace Culture Consultant, award-winning international speaker, and best-selling author of Speak Kindly, You're Listening. She is a former dental oncologist and education director where she started teaching the medical and dental community how to improve a patient's quality of life post-cancer therapy. Now Dr. Jessica develops top leaders, entrepreneurs, and CSuites by improving their quality of life by elevating and supporting their teams and culture through burnout, impostor syndrome and psychological safety.


    FOLLOW JESSICA:

    Website: www.drjessicametcalfe.com
    BOOKS:

    • Amazon US:
      https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Kindly-Listening-Jessica-Metcalfe-ebook/dp/B0BM889HJX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I2ASOBN2T7TK&keywords=speak+kindly+you%27re+listening&qid=1673016018&sprefix=speak+kindly+you%27re+listenin%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1
    • Amazon CA:
      https://www.amazon.ca/Speak-Kindly-Listening-Jessica-Metcalfe/dp/1958714429/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=speak+kindly+you%27re+listening&qid=1673026972&sprefix=speak+kin%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-1

      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.metcalfe.56829/
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/
      Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjessicametcalfe
      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5/


      FOLLOW MTG:

      ⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠CLUBHOUSE⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠

      CO-HOSTS: ⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@getsillycreative

      1 hr 4 min
    • Master

      Welcome to another episode! Today's guest helps us unpack the theme MASTER and packed full of gems and deep takeaways! Creative women unite!

      Ashlee Green is an animated, bright, problem solving industry designer, speaker and teacher who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs build and grow profitable businesses by designing their professional brands with her company, A. Louise Creative. Ashlee’s dedication, hard work and determination to avoid a life of mediocrity is what inspired her unique background. She is a self taught graphic and brand designer even though she holds a B.A. in Psychology and “half” a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. Ashlee loves that she can be free to design for whomever she chooses, including herself. In fact, she recently launched a podcast, Eff the Glitter, which caters to other like-minded creatives. By thinking outside of conventional ideas but staying within the rules allows Ashlee to help people navigate their wants, determine their needs and figure out the steps needed to achieve their business goals.
      Ashlee’s down-to-earth humor makes it very easy for her clients to relate to her and quickly become comfortable with her, starting off as a stranger and ultimately becoming a friend. When not designing, speaking or teaching Ashlee can be found grooving to Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, and watching family comedies or supernatural horror movies.


      FOLLOW ASHLEE:

      Https://alouisecreative.com
      https://efftheglitter.com
      https://instagram.com/efftheglitter
      https://tiktok.com/@efftheglitter


      FOLLOW MTG:

      ⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠CLUBHOUSE⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠

      CO-HOSTS: ⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@getsillycreative

      1 hr 2 min
    • Fire

      Women in Tech love the ever popular rise of video and as July's theme is FIRE we brought on the MTG stage one of the fieriest women of video around!

      Desiree Martinez is a YouTuber, Podcaster, author, award-winning social media creative content creator, and advocate for Women Creators. She has worked with hundreds of businesses and brands to help them grow their business with better content marketing. Desiree knows what it takes to help your business grow, build a community, and get leads through a very noisy news feed.
      As the founder of Women of Video, she is helping to build economic impact and equality for the female creator economy with community, education & resources.
      She's a hot mess mom of two, Mario Kart champ, Slytherin, and nerdy wife living in Michigan.


      FOLLOW DESIREE:

      www.womenofvideo.com
      www.youtube.com/@mrsdesireerose


      FOLLOW MTG:

      ⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠

      ⁠CLUBHOUSE⁠

      ⁠TWITTER ⁠

      ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠

      CO-HOSTS: ⁠@octanedesigns⁠ / ⁠@bougienursebabe⁠ / ⁠@getsillycreative

      51 min
    • Deliver

      Happy PRIDE friends! This month's theme is DELIVER. And while we delivered some really good thoughts on our latest Clubhouse episode, technology didn’t record the conversation so I’m going to recap some of those those thoughts here:

      • The first talking point was Delivery of self. To stand and deliver. Showing up for our best selves and putting out the best parts of ourselves.The production we as women creatives and women in tech know and thrive in oh so well. 
      • The second talking point was Delivery From… The things that do not serve us. The things we need to be delivered from. Whether guilt or shame or comparison. Priscilla gave an amazing analogy to this in reference to a mixtape. Where we hear that old familiar song but over time in relistening the quality loses its luster…
        • In this episode we shared transparent things. We laughed hard in attempt to always remain a safe space for women in tech and women creatives. Whether we’re nurses in tech, or graphic designers we want to find authentic ways to reach you and let you know… your tribe is here.


          • Even though the summer is delivering all the deliverables when we’re supposed to be in a retreat for ourselves we remind both ourselves and our listeners to take small moments to chill. For me that’s hanging out half day in the baby pool drinking the local refreshment Ale8One Ginger Ale. What’s your chill moment? You can tag us in your thoughts and in your pics at @mtgthepodcast1 on twitter or @mtgthepodcast on instagram. 

          Wherever you are, know that you can take us with you where you listen to podcasts. We’ll catch you next month with an amazing special guest. 

          Until next time ...


          FOLLOW MTG:

          ⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠

          ⁠CLUBHOUSE⁠

          ⁠TWITTER ⁠

          ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠

          CO-HOSTS: ⁠@octanedesigns⁠ / ⁠@bougienursebabe⁠ / ⁠@getsillycreative


          3 min
        • Growth

          Growth takes on various shapes and sizes both physically, mentally and emotionally. In this transparent episode entitled growth, GNTL owner and creator Leda Toussaint and Team MTG: Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla, take a deeper look through introspection of how we be greater through failure and celebrate the lessons we carry.


          Leda Toussaint, owner, and creator of GNTLE, helps women with sensitive vaginas find a true cleanse and symptom relief by providing a healthy alternative to feminine care without the harsh ingredients.
          Leda is no stranger to vaginal infections. In her late 20s, she suffered from recurring yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis for almost a year. After trying multiple products and antibiotics that only made her symptoms worse, Leda created a natural feminine wash with a clean and sophisticated formula where she found relief within days.


          Leda's twelve-year background in medical science and passion for women's reproductive health laid the foundation to help launch GNTLE in 2018. Leda is currently working to help women "Go GNTLE" with the goal of dismantling the taboo stigma around women's health, bodies, and sexual wellness.

          FOLLOW LEDA
          Purchase today  https://www.gntlewash.com/
          Let's get social  @gntleladywash (Instagram)


          FOLLOW MTG:

          mtgthepodcast.com

          CLUBHOUSE

          TWITTER 

          INSTAGRAM

          CO-HOSTS: @octanedesigns / @bougienursebabe / @getsillycreative

          1 hr 8 min
        • Invent

          Join Team MTG: Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla as they deep dive into the months theme of INVENT with special guest Chanel Roker.

          Chanel Roker is Your Pivoting Strategist. A certified senior professional in Process & Quality Management with over 15 years of expertise in IT and business processes consulting, including project management and portfolio management. As a transformation specialist, she understands client needs, constructs data plans that maximize resources and bring efficiency in revenue growth.
          In 2022, Chanel launched the Accelerator Program for Freelancers, called The RATE Race, and provided pivoting support to 80+ jobseekers in different industries, 1-on-1 coaching and increased salaries $20 - $50K within 90 days; completing 20 successful industry pivots. She helps business owners, entrepreneurs and jobseekers pivot by identifying transferable skills and teaching contract/project management using colors. Oh, you make money TOO!! This year (2023) she offers exclusive coaching support to participants committed to DOING the work to pivot. You Are Your First Project!
          FOLLOW CHANEL:
          company website: www.alpinephoenix.com
          program website: www.pivotingworks.com
          tiktok: @yafamilyhomie
          Youtube: @yafamilyhomie
          IG: @yafamilyhomie
          ABOUT MTG:
          The MoreThanGraphics Podcast is a virtual safe space for womxn of color to share memories, hard truth-telling and life chronicles surrounding women in both the tech and creative industries.
          Tune in as Team MTG: Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla and guests embark on a round table journey of finding ones tribe.
          As we amplify the voices of today’s up and coming talents and thought leaders we challenge our listeners to honestly engage in ways to unlock mental and emotional roadblocks to success. Collectively we acknowledge the ‘work on self’ required to achieve true success.
          FOLLOW MTG:
          Follow and subscribe to More Than Graphics a multi-award nominated podcast online at mtgthepodcast.com.

          1 hr 7 min

        About More Than Graphics Podcast

        From the publisher's feed

        Looking for a tribe with a vibe? More Than Graphics podcast is a virtual safe space for minorities in the tech and creative industries. Tune in as three women of color Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla put it all on the table, sharing authentic life truths from an array of women (and men) in search of their tribe.