No Wednesday

No Wednesday

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

  • Dear Higher Education
    This week, Emmanuel addresses the field of higher ed with an episode that's part farewell, part vent session. All heartfelt. Additional details below: Article about leaving higher ed: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2021/02/26/pandemic-toll-more-than-half-of-college-faculty-have-considered-a-career-change-or-early-retirement/ Article 2 https://www.chronicle.com/article/on-why-im-leaving-academe Unsung Black Heroes: Double Dutch #IncreaseYourLexicon: Prosaic (adj) Weird World of Wildlife: Octupus Joyful Noise: Tyler, The Creator - "Call Me If You Get Lost": https://open.spotify.com/album/45ba6QAtNrdv6Ke4MFOKk9?si=kSM0uRFFTjic4nqT0ZgZSg&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
    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 by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.
    23 min
  • Holistic Empowerment with Dr. Stephanie Epps

    This week, Emmanuel has a chat with the brilliant Dr. Stephanie Epps - entrepreneur, yoga instructor, practitioner, healthcare professional, educator - you get it. Be sure to listen to this convo and gain some valuable self-care tips on avoiding burnout, using yoga, setting boundaries and more. More info below: Dr. Stephanie Epps' info: Her website: https://www.professorepps.com/ Indigo Soul Yoga: https://www.indigosoulyoga.com/ Her IG: http://www.instagram.com/professor_epps Unsung Black Heroes: Murray's Pomade #IncreaseYourLexicon: Beleaguered (adj) Weird World of Wildlife: Mantis Shrimp Joyful Noise: Topaz Jones - "Don't Go Telling Your Mama": https://open.spotify.com/album/1EieCilyiR9fOnjbV8sTEm?si=5Bntb4GGS-2fsSa5kfn1Dw&dl_branch=1 

     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 by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

    45 min
  • Breaking Generational Curses With The Supernova Momma
    In this episode, Emmanuel has a conversation with Natasha Nelson, aka "Supernova Momma." They discuss breaking generational curses as parents, positive discipline and more as Natasha breaks down the importance of being intentional with raising Black and/or neurodiverse children. There are LOTS of gems dropped in this episode, so be sure to listen all the way through. Additional show notes below:
    Natasha's website (Supernova Momma): https://supernovamomma.com/
    Her twitter: https://twitter.com/SupernovaMomma
    Her IG: https://www.instagram.com/supernova_momma/
    Unsung Black Heroes: The Dozens #IncreaseYourLexicon: Collegial (adj) Weird World of Wildlife: Hippo Joyful Noise: Tame Impala - Currents https://open.spotify.com/album/79dL7FLiJFOO0EoehUHQBv?si=CK8COYMaQcqraO-Y5nj5kQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: 
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod 
    The No Wednesday Podcast Store: Use code NWS3 for 25% off until September 8 
    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 by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Know Your Worth

    IT'S THE SEASON THREE DEBUT!!! Emmanuel discusses the importance of knowing and sticking to what you're worth, using the brilliant Nikole Hannah-Jones of Howard University as an example. Additional show notes below: Nikole Hannah-Jones' full statement https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/nikole-hannah-jones-issues-statement-on-decision-to-decline-tenure-offer-at-university-of-north-carolina-chapel-hill-and-to-accept-knight-chair-appointment-at-howard-university/ #IncreaseYourLexicon: "Carceral" (adj) Unsung Black Heroes: Reference for the "laughing barrels" mentioned in segment: http://blackyouthproject.com/laughing-barrels-and-the-defiant-spirit-of-black-laughter/ Weird World of Wildlife: Wolverine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolverine Joyful Noise: "A Brighter Tomorrow" by Switch https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-brighter-tomorrow-interlude/1473523463?i=1473523693 SUPPORT THE SHOW VIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod The No Wednesday Podcast Store: Use code NWS3 for 25% off until September 8 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 by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.

    23 min
  • THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!

    Season 3. September 1st. Y'all ready?


    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/

    Website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

    ICYMI: The Official #NoWednesday Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vSZ1HCdorJ80zfzA5CPb?si=RzBt64erQcGiPd4_H181ZA

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

    2 min
  • BONUS: Spaceships Don't Come Equipped With Rearview Mirrors (Patreon-only preview)

    Hey! It's been about two months since the last #NoWednesday episode, so I thought I'd hit my financial supporters with a brief episode on making that proverbial leap, dealing with fear, etc. Enjoy! Note that only the financial supporters via Patreon/Anchor can listen to the whole thing, but this is a brief preview.

    Season 3 is coming in Fall 2021. Stay tuned....links below

    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/

    Website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

    The Official #NoWednesday Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vSZ1HCdorJ80zfzA5CPb?si=RzBt64erQcGiPd4_H181ZA

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

    3 min
  • The Outro II

    IT'S THE SEASON 2 FINALE!!! Thank. You. Today is all about reflection, showing gratitude to the countless people who support this podcast and those who've been cited in the episodes. Fun & ALL the shoutouts! THANK. YOU!!!!

    • 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/
    • Website: https://emmanuellittle.com/
    • Check previous show notes for cited sources that were shouted out in this episode.
    • The Official #NoWednesday Season 2 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vSZ1HCdorJ80zfzA5CPb?si=RzBt64erQcGiPd4_H181ZA 

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

      29 min
    • Dreams & Happiness

      This week, Emmanuel talks about about the value of dreams and a shift in his definition of happiness, referencing a TED Talk about "multipotentialites" and other sources. There's only one more episode left in season two!!

      • 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/
      • Website: https://emmanuellittle.com/

        • Additional show notes:

        • Joyful Noise: Cleo Sol "Rose In The Dark" https://open.spotify.com/album/4o5dzQHDzmBBc4Z3jSWVR9?si=6a54dfaecafd4bcb
        • Increase Your Lexicon: "Contumacious" (adj)
        • Call & Response: Assess your growth/behavior over the last three months of season 2. Have any of the episodes helped you change your behavior for the better? It’s the last one, so I’d love to hear from ya….Talk to me! Email to [email protected] 
        • Song in interlude clip: "Blue Dreams rmx" (2011) by yours truly, produced by King I Divine https://eazy.bandcamp.com/track/blue-dreams-rmx-prod-by-king-i-divine
        • Little Brother "Dreams" mentioned in first segment: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ijetdp44DUesSnORfa2gV?si=515309f88e6e4358
        • Additional info about the TED Talk mentioned https://puttylike.com/3-things-i-didnt-have-time-to-say-in-my-ted-talk/
        • TED Talk by Emilie Wapnick - Why Some Of Us Don't Have One True Calling https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling?language=en#t-2920
        • True meaning of happinesshttps://www.health.com/mind-body/true-meaning-happiness

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

          17 min
        • (Re)Imagining A Different World

          Here we go again. This week, Emmanuel vents briefly about the police killing of Daunte Wright and refers to a sadly, evergreen episode of season 1 to hash out his feelings. Cherish your peace and find joy!


          Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nowednesdaypod

          The No Wednesday Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/the-no-wednesday-podcast-store

          Cashapp: $itsdrlittle


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

          26 min
        • The Social Dilemma
          This week, Emmanuel takes a dive into the Netflix documentary entitled "The Social Dilemma" and grapples with unhealthy attachments to social media. Delete your account....or don't. But at least know what you're into and what's into you while you scroll, click, and like.
          Support the podcast 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/
          Website: https://emmanuellittle.com/thepodcaster/
          Additional show notes:
          Joyful Noise: Janelle Monae's "The ArchAndroid"  https://open.spotify.com/album/7MvSB0JTdtl1pSwZcgvYQX?si=zbgKbqHMQ8qbpgF5mOstVA
          Increase Your Lexicon: "Pliable" (adj)
          Call & Response: What do you do when you find yourself too involved in social media? Do you log out, suspend your account for a while? Limit your usage? How? What? Let me know what you do...email me at [email protected].
          The Social Dilemma via Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
          Surveillance Capitalism https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/surveillance-capitalism Article about surveillance capitalism https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/03/harvard-professor-says-surveillance-capitalism-is-undermining-democracy/
          Stay Focused app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stayfocused&hl=en_US&gl=US
          Headspace app https://www.headspace.com/
          Hootsuite app https://www.hootsuite.com/
          A History of Social Media: https://thehistoryoftheweb.com/finding-our-digital-identities-a-history-of-social-media/
          Black Mirror episode about social media "Nosedive" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosedive_(Black_Mirror)
          No Wednesday is produced, written and edited by Dr. C. Emmanuel Little.
          31 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.