Nurah Speaks

Nurah Speaks

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Nurah Speaks episodes

  • (Ep 103) Continuing Dr. King's Unfinished Business

    On this MLK Day of Service be reminded of the fullness of Dr. King’s movement.  We cannot let him be another figure we memorialize in distortion. He was more than his passive resistance.  He was a fierce opponent of injustice, standing in full defiance to racism, poverty and unjust war.

    On this 25th MLK Day of Service, 52 years after his tragic assassination, be reminded that the justice he sought then, we still seek today.  The work must continue and it must continue with us.

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    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

    20 min
  • (Ep 102) Opponents Not Enemies
    When contending with others for a political seat, position or job remember that you are only opponents. You are not enemies and you do not need to respond as such.
    Do not let policy, platforms or party affiliation make us enemies to each other and conduct ourselves on the campaign trail in a manner lacking integrity and pride.
    I cannot say how many times I have seen others hostile, emotionally inflamed or personally affronted when challenged for the same position.
    Taking a challenge personally speaks to the character and maturity of the person seeking the opportunity. And how one reacts speaks of the same.
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    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    29 min
  • Ep 101: Bad News Barry and Whispering Wilma
    To be progressive, a good rule of thumb is, "Beware of unhappy people!" You know the sort of people I’m talking about who have a problem for every solution or a sad story to tell every - single - time you encounter them.
    For the purposes of this episode, I reference them by first and last name: Bad News Barry, Whispering Wilma, Gossiping Gloria, Negative Nancy and Gloomy Glenn.
    If you want to be supported in your goals or if you simply just want live a pleasant lifestyle, you have no place for them in your life. Instead, you have to yoke yourself with others who share in the objectives you have for your marriage, career, education, health and fitness or lifestyle goals in general.
    Unhappy people love to create converts. Listen to this episode to learn how to avoid becoming one of them.
    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
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    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    26 min
  • Buy Black: Dr. Nicole Muhammad, Founder and CEO of Sew Elevated
    Closing out the Nurah Speaks 'Buy Black' series is Dr. Nicole Muhammad, Founder and CEO of Sew Elevated. Sew Elevated is an online boutique of fabulously stylish garments.
    Sew Elevated designs have been described as alluring, elegant and fashion forward. Featured in both Philly Fashion Week and Chicago Fashion Week, these garments are created to make a statement.
    Start your New Year in style. Visit SewElevated.com.
    Follow @SewElevated on Instagram and Facebook.
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    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
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    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    51 min
  • Buy Black: Yosef Ben Asiel, Founder and CEO of Black Royalty Wear
    Yosef Ben Asiel is the force behind ‘Black Royalty Wear’ sports apparel and is this week’s feature in the Nurah Speaks Buy Black series.
    Black Royalty is a premier athletic clothing line made from cotton and bamboo. Whether you're in the gym or doing daily chores, Black Royalty Wear provides you the most comfortable fit possible. Order yours today!
    Visit BlackRoyaltyWear.com.
    Follow Yosef on Instagram and Facebook @ NaskiYosef and be sure to listen to his weekly podcast, Know Thy Self Radio!
    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
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    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    1 hr 4 min
  • Buy Black: Sulaiha Turner, Founder and CEO of Essential Nutrientz
    When you find a good thing you run out and tell others right?!? That is why Essential Nutrientz, an all natural hair care line, is next up in my 'Buy Black Series!'
    Sulaiha Turner, founder of Essential Nutrienz, created this line specially formulated to produce highly moisturized, healthy and beautiful hair. Sulaiha feels that this should be achieved without hormone altering chemicals or synthetic oils.
    Since trying this product, it has become the only one I use in my own hair care routine. It’s not heavy and greasy and I totally love the scent. So I suppose in a way, this is also my own testimonial.
    Try Essential Nutrientz for yourself and I’m sure you’ll agree.
    Listen to learn how Sulaiha’s own health scare prompted her search for an all natural hair care product and how her journey finally compelled her to create her own.
    To learn more about Essential Nutrientz, visit www.EssentialNutrientz.com. Follow Essential Nutrientz on IG: @EssentialNutrientz_he and on Facebook @ Essential Nutrientz. Contact Sulaiha at [email protected].
    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
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    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    1 hr 4 min
  • Buy Black: Nisha Blackwell, Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties
    Nisha Blackwell, founder of Knotzland is featured first in my Black Business Series. Knotzland produces artisan bowties made from 98.9% reclaimed fabric ad materials.
    I learned about Nisha and Knotzland from a google commercial detailing Nisha’ journey from unemployed to entrepreneur. Her story is both intriguing and inspiring and demonstrates the sort of possibilities available to us all.
    Support this Black woman led company as she supports her community and the environment through reclamation of discarded textiles used to produce these elegant and exquisite bowties.
    Visit knotzland.com to learn more.
    Follow Knotzland on Instagram and Facebook at @knotzland and you can follow Nisha on twitter @Naturalknotz.
    To see Nisha’s google commercial, click here:
youtu.be/6R8euQeU-Fc
    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
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    To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email [email protected]
    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    53 min
  • Rewind: 5 Smart Holiday Buying Tips
    There is no biblical commandment directing us to $PEND-$PEND-$PEND to honor the birth of sweet baby Jesus. However, year after year, the season has become less religious and more commercial.
    This episode I share tips that will benefit your wallet and your community.
    So what should we do in this season of spending? For starters, I advise us all to be aware of the clever campaigns retailers use to incite our excitement to spend. We should be sober and buy what we need, when we need it. There is no sudden urgency wherein a large flat screen tv is needed. The jewelry, apparel, appliances now set at ‘markedly reduced’ prices can wait.
    Advertisers know the perfect strategies to persuade spending. Here are my five tips for to help you this season:
    1. Don’t!----Just don’t spend. Save your money. Invest your money. Refrain from making the rich even richer.
    2. Buy Black!----If you like the tradition of holiday shopping, buy black. Identify black business with which you can spend. Buy black in brick and mortar stores or shop black online. Just buy black.
    3. Buy Local!----Shop in YOUR neighborhood. These are the businesses investing in your community. Support them. It is hard for many of our mom and pop shops, startups, independent owners and small businesses to compete with the big box stores and retail chains. But they are right in your community sharing your interests in wanting your community to thrive.
    4. Buy From People You Know!----Check your network. There are people within your network of friends and family with whom you can shop this holiday season. There are artisans, designers, small business owners, etc. If you don’t know the owners of the stores in your local community, introduce yourself to them. Expand your network and theirs. There is something special and unique in shopping from someone with whom you have a relationship. But not only that-it helps create a unique story with your gift-giving when you know your seller.
    5. Buy Small!----Resist the push advertisers give us to spend, spend, spend. Buy what you need. Know in advance what you want or need and only buy that. Make a list or put a note in your smart phone.
    There is no reasonable need to trample, snatch, push and fight over retail items. Be responsible. You work hard for your money. Keep as much of it as you can.
    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
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    To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email [email protected]
    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    34 min
  • Celebrating 100 Episodes and More!
    It is such a blessing to have reached 100 episodes of Nurah Speaks! When I started this podcast, I had no other goal in mind except reaching the ears and hearts of my people with a message that vibrates within our souls. And now, after 100 episodes under my belt I feel that I have just gotten started.
    I am humbled and grateful for the support of great listeners and exceptional guests who have lent their wisdom and insights to the podcast. This work continues as it remains imperative that our people are enlightened with what we can do to improve the outcomes for our communities.
    I am blessed to be joined in this episode with previous guests and my great friends Chabree Muhammad and Dr. Nicole Muhammad. The tables are turned as they pose their questions to me and allow me to reflect on this amazing journey.
    We also take the opportunity to announce our newest endeavor and an amazing collaboration. In January 2020, we will launch our own show, ‘Lead, Teach & Style” which will be a show sharing the news and views of the Black Community from our own perspective.
    As Chabree Muhammad is an educator, Dr. Nicole Muhammad is a clinical psychologist and fashion designer and I am an inspirational speaker, writer and podcast host-we are joining our talents and perspectives to drive a new conversation that will be insightful and impactful to Black Women.
    There is so much that needs to be done. There are so many conversations that must be had. And we want to do our part to make a contribution.
    Standby as more will be announced in the coming weeks.
    Please note, episode 100 will be the concluding episode for 2019 as I take a brief hiatus to make preparations for 2020.
    I am excited for the future of Nurah Speaks and what is to come for listeners!
    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
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    47 min
  • (Ep 99) Marking Milestones
    As I near episode 100 and the two year anniversary of Nurah Speaks, I reflect on this incredible journey. Achieving such a milestone could only have happened if I was unwavering and consistent in my efforts with the podcast.
    That does not mean perfect. Nor does it not mean exact. I knew I only needed to be dedicated and unwavering in my goal to provide insightful and engaging content to my listeners.
    What a milestone!
    We learn so much about ourselves no matter our journeys. Time will always expose our strengths and weaknesses, our talents and handicaps. If we pay attention along they way, we can capitalize on these lessons.
    I encourage all who listen to this podcast to mark your own milestones with celebration and appreciation of your own achievements as well!!!
    THANK YOU to my listeners! I am grateful to you and I thank you for your support over these last two years!
    If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected].  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link.
    Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook,
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    To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email [email protected]
    Remember, don’t just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!
    22 min

About Nurah Speaks

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Nurah Speaks is a weekly podcast that tugs at the soul and consciousness of the black community.  Nurah Speaks listeners will hear unique perspectives on topics such as education, youth empowerment, women's impact, community engagement, youth violence prevention and more.