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Join Donna Polk, creative, driven, authentic, career woman, mother, co-parent, and more as she dives into personal conversations centered on honest, unfiltered discussions about well…life. Here, we le... more
FAQs about Real. Relatable.:How many episodes does Real. Relatable. have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
June 20, 2021Aren’t we all struggling with parenthood? Father's Day with Donna's DadDonna's dad, Thomas, joins us in the ever so professionally sound-proofed recording nook in Boise for the first time. From pre-parenthood to now a grandparent, Thomas shares his thoughts on the societal pressures and joys of becoming a parent. YouTube:T Vlog Phttps://www.youtube.com/user/thomaspolk54/featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MercedesClassicswithPierreHedaryInstagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast...more23minPlay
June 16, 2021In Honor of Our Ancestors: Freedom Delayed with JuneteenthJuneteenth brings a certain amount of joy yet confusion as Jonathan and Donna work through their sentiments towards the holiday. Do they celebrate or simply acknowledge? What's enough, what's not enough? Listen along as together they have a revelation about Juneteenth and what it truly means for black culture in America.High on the Hog - How African American Cuisine Transformed AmericaDocuseries on NetflixHistory of Juneteenth Dr. Shennette Garrett-Scotthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIi_53jihMMInstagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast[email protected]...more36minPlay
May 17, 2021If we're being honest, we all have mental health issuesThe conversation surrounding mental health and therapy needs to continue. We all have vulnerabilities to work through whether that's from life experience or simply how we're made. It's never too late to take the first step to take care of yourself mentally. Check in on yourself and those around you, you never know what someone is going through.Suggested Tune:Johnnie FriersonHave You Been Good to Yourselfhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2DHylyLFfzaKOBnC0HfDjU?si=JFI-1CB0ROesFgdPZ7D4Wg&nd=1Instagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast...more38minPlay
April 28, 2021Now We Know: Colorism & HairColorism and hair are not as widely discussed as they need to be. We experience discrimination from the hue of our skin to the bounce of our hair or lack there of. Let's dive into these topics, as really they coincide, and figure out how it all started. Remember original Aunt Viv on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or Claire on My Wife & Kids? Exactly. Instagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast[email protected]...more1h 6minPlay
April 20, 2021In the Mind of a Black Law Enforcement Officer and FriendAs tensions continually erupt socially, do you ever wonder what thoughts go on inside law enforcement? Do you ever wonder how black cops cope? With the intention of creating a safe space to let it out, let's get some insider thoughts with our resident law enforcement officer. Disclaimer: **With thoughts and opinions that are representative of themself and only themself.**Instagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcastEmail:[email protected]...more1h 1minPlay
April 12, 2021Black Maternal Health with Guest Dr.Karen AshbyTo celebrate the 4th annual Black Maternal Health Week (thanks to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance) it's about time we talk to an expert in the OB/GYN field directly. We have talked about the disparity in black maternal health care in the US so this week we are sitting down with Karen Ashby, MD to discuss what she has seen over her years of practice and how to be an advocate for change in the community.Weekly Faith in Humanity Restoredwww.firstyearcleveland.orgInstagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast...more36minPlay
March 01, 2021Now We Know: Women's History Month - Lorraine HansberryHello Women’s History Month! There are so many incredible women we can highlight that have done an immense amount of work to advance women and humanity overall. This week we’re focusing on Lorraine Hansberry as a black playwright, activist and humanitarian who way the first to test the stage of Broadway.Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored:CHILASAROMA Candles@CHILASAROMAwww.CHILASAROMA.comInstagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast...more1h 10minPlay
February 22, 2021Black Gun Ownership with Guest Trent WarrenIt’s about time we have the pleasure to host a conversation with a black law enforcement agent. Delving into some of the not well known of law enforcement and tapping back in on the gun conversation from the very first episode of Real.Relatable. with Mo’ Guns, Mo Problems. Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored:1770 Armory & Gun Clubhttps://1770armory.com/Support black business!Instagram:@TechJitsu@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast...more1h 16minPlay
February 01, 2021Now We Know: Black History MonthDid you know Black History Month started with Negro History Week? Many thanks to those before us who did the work in making sure there was room for us to learn what we know and can expand upon today. May we be radical in dismantling to learn who we truly are in the best effort push forward positively as a people. We’re also celebrating a few greats who hadn’t gotten as much recognition and thank them for doing the work for those to follow their footsteps.Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored:Association for the Study of African American Life & Historywww.asalh.orgInstagram:@DonnaJaneen@RealRelatablePodcast[email protected]...more58minPlay
January 11, 2021Now We Know: Martin Luther King Jr.Allow me to introduce you to Jonathan Stokes, co-host of the branch off of your favorite podcast, a monthly series of Real. Relatable. dubbed “Now We Know”. Jonathan and I unpack major topics surrounding learning, unlearning and re-learning what we should’ve been taught about our black history. As MLK Jr day approaches, we launch the first episode of this series with focus on honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy for humanity. What didn’t we learn? What do we know now? Weekly Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored www.TheKingCenter.org Instagram: @DonnaJaneen @RealRelatablePodcast...more46minPlay
FAQs about Real. Relatable.:How many episodes does Real. Relatable. have?The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.