No Wednesday

No Wednesday

By Dr. C. Emmanuel LittleEducationSelf-Improvement
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No Wednesday episodes

  • An Update on No Wednesday...

    No, not a real episode. But Emmanuel updates the listeners on the status of season 4, since it's been a MINUTE.


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    No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

    3 min
  • The Outro III

    It's the SEASON 3 FINALE! Emmanuel reviews the season and drops off a cool series of shoutouts. Song (produced by J Keyz) included, of course.

    #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Beleaguered" (adj)

    Unsung Black Heroes: Lisa Gelobter, Black female computer scientist responsible for the GIF https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Gelobter

    Weird World of Wildlife: Aye-Aye https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aye-aye  Joyful Noise: BADBADNOTGOOD - In Your Eyes https://open.spotify.com/track/46aSz462xUFxA5X4O6WlB0?si=a7da8ba5c6654b96

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    No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

    25 min
  • Grappling With Black Male Mortality
    In this episode, Emmanuel gets real about feeling as though his days may be numbered as a Black male. 
    Black male mortality statistics https://usafacts.org/articles/men-die-more-often-than-women-black-men-are-the-hardest-hit/ More via Brookings Institute https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brookings-now/2021/02/26/charts-of-the-week-black-mens-life-expectancy-student-debt-and-black-households-struggling-families/ Phonte - "Expensive Genes" https://open.spotify.com/track/3CtfS0gNi6Kq9r6H79DRtU?si=S3Ct3zHSR7S_NAP9uF_dcA&utm_source=copy-link #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Collegial" (adj)
    Unsung Black Heroes: Lusia Harris, first and only woman drafted into the NBA (New Orleans Jazz)
    Weird World of Wildlife: Macropinna Microstoma https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macropinna Joyful Noise: Erykah Badu feat. Andre 3000 - "Hello" https://open.spotify.com/track/1rqduvolf1CVHSzY519bPp?si=Di3fyM3ETdOvYFBkGbZ9Fg&utm_source=copy-link SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store Cashapp: $itsdrlittle Inquire about voice-over work: https://emmanuellittle.com/thevoice/ Twitter & IG: @nowednesdaypod Hashtag #NoWednesday Mailing list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF4FCTzqXOxHit3_1zAHWJ-lLXp5ekLTyuiOfkzhB8ysw/viewform Personal website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
    No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.
    26 min
  • Building Community With The Freedom Georgia Initiative

    This week, Emmanuel interviews the co-founders of the Freedom Georgia Initiative - Renee Walters and Ashley Scott! They are building this city in Wilkinson County, GA and this interview features info on how/why they founded it, challenges, and ways to get involved. Additional show notes below:

    • Freedom GA Initiative main website: http://thefreedomgeorgiainitiative.com/ 
    • Donate via www.freedomfund21.com
    • @freedomga2020 on IG and Twitter
    • @ashleyscottkw on IG (Ashley Scott)
    • Blavity Article: Why 19 Black families purchased 96.71 acres of land in the midst of protests and a pandemic https://blavity.com/why-19-black-families-purchased-9671-acres-of-land-in-the-midst-of-protests-and-a-pandemic?category1=opinion
    • CNN article "A City Safe For Black People" https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/12/us/freedom-black-cooperative-toomsboro/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2t-OXisSeoIrKnrugPdLPk3yuOyeQFRjlLzOREExNWfTE8RFGNC_NA08E
    • #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Serendipity" (n)

      • Unsung Black Heroes: Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., inventor of Famous Amos Cookies

      Weird World of Wildlife: Sun Bear

      Joyful Noise: Brownstone - "Sometimes Dancin" https://open.spotify.com/track/10yCqBhJHRSApHAOcI5RtM?si=a9da8e9db06c4549

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      No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

      1 hr 1 min
    • Mentorship Matters

      The show is back! This week, Emmanuel discusses the power and importance of mentorship in his life, as well as some key tips for those looking for mentors and those who mentor others. Additional show notes below:

      #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Edifice" (n)

      Unsung Black Heroes: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, inventor of rock & roll

      Weird World of Wildlife: Giant Otter

      Joyful Noise: Lucy Pearl - "Everyday" https://open.spotify.com/track/3EoW3WFVterpG1cTPUvoQC?si=cc547de9ae2d4be6

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      No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

      27 min
    • 10% Off All Merch, ALL MONTH!

      No new episode this week. You know the vibes. BUT...as a consolation, take 10% off all merch, all month from the No Wednesday Store using the code NWNOVEMBER. Link: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store


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      No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

      3 min
    • Lost & Found with Dayna Conway

      In this week's episode, Emmanuel has a conversation with the multi-talented Dayna Conway, director of the series "Lost & Found" about her new production, religion, mental health and more! She also just happens to be his cousin...it's all in the fam! More below:

      • ConwayDay Productions main site: https://www.conwaydayproductions.com/
      • ConwayDay IG: https://www.instagram.com/conwaydayproductions/?hl=en
      • ConwayDay FB: https://www.facebook.com/ConwayDay-Productions-110617307973464
      • Lost & Found IndieGogo site: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/funding-the-lost-found-series/x/27235074#/
      • #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Truculent" (adj)
      • Unsung Black Heroes: Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker
      • Weird World of Wildlife: Wild Boar
      • Joyful Noise: Somi - "Ginger Me Slowly" https://open.spotify.com/track/3nesYk4zUIVhwyd9s98B2P?si=6d9c589ef1f14901

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        No Wednesday is produced, written and edited entirely by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

        38 min
      • Part 3: Who Taught You To Love Yourself?

        It's time for a check-in! In this season's edition of the "Who Taught You To Love Yourself?" series, Emmanuel talks about the importance of trusting himself on this self-love journey. 

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        Additional links:

        • First interlude song snippet is produced by Hype https://open.spotify.com/artist/6U4m10ucK7O8wDCqcbloB5?si=_gAxdXxYSVmT-zdtW4Pr0g
        • S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) : https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651
        • #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Ardent (adj)"
        • Unsung Black Heroes - Clapping on the 2 and 4
        • Weird World of Wildlife- Harpy Eagle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpy_eagle
        • Joyful Noise- Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar - Never Catch Me video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXD0vv-ds8

          • No Wednesday is produced, written and edited by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

          18 min
        • Passion & Purpose In The Pandemic with Ramon Blakley
          This week, Emmanuel chats with Ramon Blakley, an awesome higher ed leader, about life, balance, finding purpose and more! Show notes below. Ramon Blakley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonblakley/
          Scholarship America: https://scholarshipamerica.org/
          United Negro College Fund https://uncf.org/
          #IncreaseYourLexicon
          - "Cachet"(n)
          Unsung Black Heroes - Tristan Walker & Bevel link: https://getbevel.com/ 
          Weird World of Wildlife- Binturong 
          https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binturong
          Joyful Noise- Hiatus Kaiyote: Borderline With My Atoms https://open.spotify.com/track/2nZKShIb4aex7YWX0HLzEn?si=MjyD79X8SfSfq9bnKr6ICQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 Breathing Underwater
          https://open.spotify.com/track/4UOSM66BYQRD4YbOIkcTO8?si=XjxHsMknSj2m1sH0qZKE8Q&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
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          41 min

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        Official home of the No Wednesday podcast, founded by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little. No Wednesday is about helping you get through your week - hump days included - with episodes that are equal parts inspiration, affirmation, and education. Every show is full of interesting soundbites and relatable truths and a healthy dosage of joy.