Our Space

By Dianna Johnson-Ward

Our Space is a health and well-being podcast developed by a Black woman for Black women. This podcast is an extension of Change Our Outcomes... more

· Health & Fitness

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How many episodes does Our Space have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.

Our Space episodes:

May 30, 2023 Your Mission Matters
On today's episode, our host is sitting down with Angelica Bowersock, the founder of Mom's On A Mission Ohio, a nonprofit seeking to eradicate poverty among single mothers.
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Where to find Angelica
Instagram: @momsonamissionohio
Email: [email protected]
Website: Momsonamissionohio.com
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1h 11min
May 18, 2023 Representation Matters
In today's episode our host sits down with Kristen Wells-Lewis, the founder and CEO of Black To The Lab.
Black To The Lab is an innovative STEM kit designed with girls in mind. Kristen is working to close the gap that exists in STEM, one cosmetic chemistry kit at a time.
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Where to find Kristen:
Instagram: @kris_thedaughter @blacktothelab
Email: [email protected]

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1h 12min
May 02, 2023 Your Spaces & Places Matter
The call to action for #MentalHealthMonth is to, "look around and look within". We're taking a look at how our environment impacts our mental health. In this episode, our host looks at how the environments of Black and Brown people are impacted by systemic racism and the toll that can take on our mental health.
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1h
April 18, 2023 Your Fitness Journey Matters
On today's episode our host is joined by Morgan "Mojo" Jones, a fitness instructor and TikTok content creator. Mojo is a fitness girlie who is dedicated to making fitness more inclusive.
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Where to find Morgan:
Tiktok & Instagram: @WhatMojoLoves
Email: [email protected]
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1h 7min
April 04, 2023 Your Village Matters
On today's episode, our host is joined by two mothers/mental health professionals who are shaking up the concept of what it means to have a village when raising your child. Brittany and Othea started an amazing group called The Melanin Mom Collective with the intention of supporting first-time moms and those with small children.

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Youtube Instagram

Where to find Brittany and Othea:
The Melanin Mom Collective: IG
Brittany Jackson: IG @b.intentionalwellness Email [email protected]
Othea McAlpine: IG @workthroughwellness_consulting Email [email protected] Website workthroughwellness.com
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1h 5min
March 21, 2023 (Knowing) Your Status Matters
In this week's episode, Dianna discusses her experiences as an HIV tester and how HIV is affecting the Black community. Our host offers some prevention tips and insights that could have you questioning your current sex practices.

Articles mentioned:
https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=21
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/hiv-hits-black-women-hardest-cdc-report-says-n1003891

Donate to Let's Beehive!, Inc.:
https://www.letsbeehive.org/donate.html
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46min
March 07, 2023 Your Wellbeing Matters
Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It is a combination of physical, mental, social, and environmental factors. Wellbeing is a holistic measure of quality of life, physical health, fulfillment, and satisfaction.
In this week’s episode we’re taking a deep dive into wellness and the barrier Black woken encounter when trying to achieve it.
**Articles mentioned:
https://issuu.com/captcunningham/docs/bwhi_impact_report_v11_video
https://www.suitelifesocal.com/categories/magazine/life-style/health/study-reveals-barriers-to-mental-health-for-black-and-latina-women
https://ncrc.org/holc-health/
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/wellbeing
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1h 11min
February 21, 2023 Your Black Wealth Matters
In this episode we take a look at Black spending power versus net worth. Black spending power in America is at an all time high, but our net worth is at a low. We’ll be looking at why that is.
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42min
February 07, 2023 Your Books Matter
On today's episode, our host sits down with the founder of Black Children's Book Week, Veronica Chapman. #BCBW is a week at the end of February into the first days of March (2/26-3/4) that is dedicated to celebrating Black children and the creators that prioritize their representation.
Follow Veronica:
IG - @boxxoutent @blackchildrensbookweek @blackbabybooks

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1h 5min
January 25, 2023 Your Empathy Matters Part 2
On today's episode, our host finishes a topic started two weeks ago on what it means to be an empath.
Book:
The Empowered Empath by Kristen Schwartz
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1h 7min

FAQs about Our Space:

How many episodes does Our Space have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.