Real. Relatable.

Real. Relatable.

By Donna PolkSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Real. Relatable. episodes

  • Black Maternal Health with Guest Dr.Karen Ashby

    To 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 Restored

    www.firstyearcleveland.org

    Instagram:

    @DonnaJaneen

    @RealRelatablePodcast

    36 min
  • Now We Know: Women's History Month - Lorraine Hansberry
    Hello 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
    @CHILASAROMA
    www.CHILASAROMA.com
    Instagram:
    @DonnaJaneen
    @RealRelatablePodcast
    1 hr 10 min
  • Black Gun Ownership with Guest Trent Warren
    It’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 Club
    https://1770armory.com/
    Support black business!
    Instagram:
    @TechJitsu
    @DonnaJaneen
    @RealRelatablePodcast
    1 hr 16 min
  • Now We Know: Black History Month
    Did 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 & History
    www.asalh.org
    Instagram:
    @DonnaJaneen
    @RealRelatablePodcast
    58 min
  • Now 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

    46 min
  • Dating as a Single Mom: Uncuffing Season with Guest Lauren Oliver
    It’s time to let our hair down and talk about what dating looks like during a pandemic with that extra layer of complication for single moms. I definitely shared some things that went beyond my typical comfort level 😬 but I can’t call this Real. Relatable. without pushing that boundary particularly when surrounding the topic of dating.
    This week we have a special guest joining us who definitely relates to the struggle. We get into it on how our individual growth within and outside marriage has shaped our approach to dating and speculate on what the real meaning of friends with benefits means. Throw on something comfy, your drink of choice and tune on in.
    #dating #pandemic #divorce #girltalk
    Instagram:
    @LaurenxMi
    @DonnaJaneen
    @RealRelatablePodcast
    1 hr 23 min
  • It's Not Over til It's Over

    What an incredible moment in the history of our country! This 2020 election has had us all on pins and needles awaiting the outcome. Now that we've seen the numbers, it's even more clear we have a ways to go. 

    12 min
  • Realigning to Create My Happy Place
    In the year of trials and tribulations, I decided I would challenge myself. In doing so, I felt more empowered than ever and ready to take on what I didn't think I would before. I'm buying a home (again), which means I really am dedicating myself to Idaho. 
    Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored: 
    @Inclusive_Idaho 
    www.inclusiveidaho.org 
    ***GO VOTE***
    Instagram: @RealRelatablePodcast
    39 min
  • How Experiences with Racism have Transcended Generations - Part 3 with Guest Reverend Mark Thompson

    Who better to gain perspective from than someone who has dedicated their life to the fight for social justice? I cannot be more thankful to have Reverend Mark Thompson on the podcast this week, with some real insight and great takeaways for how we can all do more for the cause. Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored: @ColorofChange www.ColorofChange.org  @NAACP www.naacp.org @GunsDownAmerica www.GunsDownAmerica.org 

    Instagram: 

    @MakeItPlain 

    @Ministter 

    @Reparationscomm 

    @DonnaJaneen

    @RealRelatablePodcast

    59 min
  • Growth Amidst this 2020 Level of Tired

    I think we've all been tested across the board this year. How we're showing up is a testament to who we truly are. It doesn't mean we're not tired or that we'll stop pushing through, if anything we have learned we have to continue to fight.

    Instagram: @RealRelatablePodcast

    Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored - since Day 1: 

    National Alliance on Mental Illness www.NAMI.org

    Black Mamas Matter Alliance www.BlackMamasMatter.org

    National Museum of African American History & Culture https://nmaahc.si.edu/

    Mamba FC https://mambamambacitasports.org/donate

    Color of Change www.colorofchange.org

    Black & Bold Coffee www.blkandbold.com

    Black Girl Sunscreen www.blackgirlsunscreen.com

    Child Rescue Coalition www.childrescuecoalition.org

    24 min

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