RalindaSpeaks in conversation at the intersection of leadership, justice, and the culture of accountability with New York based educator and school leader, Chris Bounima. Topics explored include emotionally resonate leadership, parenting with racial identity in mind, and what it means to be a leader in times of social unrest. How do we hold ourselves and others accountable in building a culture that challenges the status quo of racial inequity within education and beyond? Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks

RalindaSpeaks in conversation with Arab Egyptian-American visual artist and social justice educator, Tammy Abrahem. She shares her journey as a Muslim woman navigating American life, at the intersection of religion, whiteness, and Eurocentric beauty standards. We unpack the MENA category and its omission on the US Census, how anti-Blackness shows up in Arab communities, and the impact of colorism on Muslim identity. Finally, we delve into what it means to be an expectant mother in 2020, navigating the global pandemic and social unrest. Join us, let’s be in conversation! Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter: @ralindaspeaks

RalindaSpeaks in conversation with student-athlete advocate, educator, and motivational speaker, David Watts. David, a former Division I student-athlete, shares his unique perspective on the intersection of sports, race, racial injustice, and activism. We breakdown the NFL and their recent public statements on systemic racism, college football and the responsibility of coaches to support their Black players, and the future legacy of Colin Kaepernick. How will the story be told—will it offer the truth or a sanitized version of revisionist history? Join us, let’s be in conversation for this very special episode to commemorate Juneteenth. Support the RalindaSpeaks podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon: Patreon.com/ralinda

RalindaSpeaks in conversation with communications strategist, transformational coach and reiki healer, Nyla Hassell. We break down the impact of Anti-Blackness in the workplace, interracial marriages at the intersection of activism for Black Lives, and capitalism as motivation for corporations opting to release statements denouncing racism and racial injustice. Some companies are choosing to remain silent, flip-flopping on their stance, or making bold proclamations-are these statements sincere in bringing about change or just empty lip service? Join us, let’s be in conversation! For inspiration and accountability, follow @ralindaspeaks on Instagram and Twitter.

RalindaSpeaks in conversation on how to avoid performative activism in this season of heightened awareness, anew sense of urgency, and call to action in the fight for racial justice. How do we keep the momentum when it all feels too big, as well as three actionable steps to begin the work of dismantling systemic racism within your everyday life. Are you a part of the movement, or did you miss it? Join us, let’s be in conversation!

RalindaSpeaks in conversation on the loss of Black lives with the recent murders of Amhaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, exploring the impact of systemic racism, white supremacy culture, and how to take action. Has this moment amplified the need for more honest conversations on race and racism? What are the responsibilities that White people and non-Black People of Color hold to ensure that Black Lives really do matter? Join us, let’s be in conversation!

RalindaSpeaks in conversation with educational expert and consultant, Lee Jackson, Harvard University, Ed.M, on the the past, present, and future of education. Can true equity be achieved? Topics explored include the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education, HBCU’s vs. PWI’s-we end the debate once and for all, notes to the class of 2020, and what we can all learn from this unprecedented moment. Join us, let’s be in conversation!

Trauma expert, La Shonda Coleman;LCSW, returns to the podcast to help us balance grief and advocacy in the midst of racialized trauma and injustice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics explored include intergenerational trauma, the impact of trauma on marginalized communities, creating space to unpack and process grief from the news cycle, as well as the importance of allyship that seeks to disrupt systems of privilege and power. Join us, let’s be in conversation!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and our guest, La Shonda Coleman, a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, trauma resilience coach and trainer, based in Los Angeles, shares her expertise on how to process grief and trauma, enhancing our relationship with self and others. We talk unpacking emotions and feelings, destigmatizing mental health, and the importance of incorporating restorative practices into our daily routine for the benefit of our mental health and well-being. Join us, let’s be in conversation!

RalindaSpeaks shares some advice on the practice of gratitude and self-care. How do we create the space to grow the relationship with self? We explore that question along with offering up some ways to self-care including recs on what to binge watch on tv! Let’s have some fun and be inspired, together! Join us, let’s be in conversation!