Schoolin Life Podcast

On this week’s episode, we talk stories we tell ourselves and others about who we are and what we are to be, and determine why we’re more than just one story. Girl with a traumatic childhood, Guy with a troubled past, Girl that had her baby in high school. We all know the types of backstories that get attention because they easily frame an individual and help others categorize that person quickly. But what if we didn’t use these narratives to define ourselves and others? What if we allowed ourselves to be more than one story, what if we all agreed that our histories would not define us, and what if we didn’t rely on the stories we’ve heard of others to define them before we get to know them? Listen as we discuss the dangers of the single story and how we can move ourselves and others beyond it.

 

The Danger of the Single Story: https://youtu.be/D9Ihs241zeg

 

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All Black Everything: Shoutout to Black Women Making History in Higher Education  Britney Deas, Jordan Nixon, Kayla Willis and authors of "The Table: Stories from Black Women in Student Affairs"    TVTea: Give Oliva Benson her roses! 20 years of Law & Order: SVU   Follow us on Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pintrest @schoolinlifepod 

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On this week’s episode, we talk making tough choices and what it can mean to pick a side. Democrat or Republican, pro-choice or pro-life, Beyoncé’s Lemonade or Rihanna's Anti—life is full of tough choices. Often the side you choose tells a lot about your morals, values, and whether or not you actually know good music. As a result of the choices you make, you can find yourself ostracized by friends and family, leaving you questioning where your loyalties lie and if you chose correctly in the first place. Listen as we discuss some of the toughest choices we’ve ever made, analyze what certain choices say about others, and face the realities of choosing sides.

 

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All Black Everything: Mattel celebrates Barbie's 60th anniversary with role model dolls

 

TVTea: Captain Marvel and Good Girls on NBC

 

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On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk dreams, and finding yourself on the winning side of success. What happens after the dreams that you’ve  had for yourself, your family, or for your future, actually come true? What comes next?

We spend a lot of time working and wishing to make our dreams come true, but once they do, refocusing our efforts can become a new struggle. Listen as we discuss the joy, and sometimes disappointment, of achieving goals, what success really feels like, and why you need to dream more than one dream.

 

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All Black Everything: Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle - Chicago Mayoral Contenders and Mareena Robinson Snowden is the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from MIT

 

TVTea: A Million Little Things on ABC and This is Us on NBC

 

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On this week's episode, Ashley and Marcy talk being frugal while living fabulously. Being on a budget doesn’t have to mean eating ramen and looking homely. While you may not be able to ball out, there are practical ways to earn and save more, while spending less and maintaining a lifestyle you can look forward to every day. From couponing and thrifting, to saving on travel and self-care, this week we share practical tips to help you live a frugal and fabulous life!

 

Substitute: Dayna Bolden of DaynaBolden.com

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All Black Everything: A Black History Month Pop Culture Wrap Up

 

TVTea: Proven Innocent on Netflix and Podcast in Popular Media

 

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On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk debt. Student loan, credit card, mortgage, medical expense, car note—no matter the type, if you’re like most Americans, you have debt and plenty of it, as personal debt averages near $40,000. Debt not only has a financial impact, but can leave you feeling stuck, depressed, and uninspired, particularly if you can’t imagine a way out. Listen as we get real about debt’s impact on our finances and everyday lives, and what we’re doing to get out from under its grip.   Melissa and Shakira of Millennial in Debt Watch the mini series on Youtube: Millennial in Debt  

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All Black Everything: Wisdom from Mother Oprah

 

TVTea: Sex Education and You on Netflix

 

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On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk the intersections between love and money. Would you date someone with significant credit card debt? What if they were in bankruptcy? Are you planning to take out a loan to cover the cost of your wedding? Should you have a joint bank account with your partner? Questions about love and money plague all relationships. Discussing finances is complicated, raising multiple concerns and questions; and the answers are not simple. Listen as we share our points of view on how love and money can mix and mingle in perfect harmony.

  Sierra Howard of Young Wild & Financially Free Also checkout her new podcast "I Don't Do Budgets"  

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All Black Everything: What defines Black Love?

 

TVTea: Real Housewives of Atlanta

 

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On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk intimate, money-spending details. A quick Target run here, a must-have candle there, a Venmo request from a friend at brunch—it’s not difficult to lose track of where and how we spend our money. Listen as we share the personal details of our money diaries and estimate how we spend during any given week. We’ll explore the little things that eat up our budget, and discuss our secrets for saving. If you’ve ever wanted to read someone’s diary, then this episode is for you.

 

Substitute: Tia Chambers of Financially Fit & Fab 

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All Black Everything: Madam C. J. Walker

 

TVTea: Amanda Seals I Be Knowing on HBO

 

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On this week’s episode, Ashley and Marcy talk the guidelines that define friendships. All female relationships have a girl code—rules, spoken and unspoken norms, that guide how we are expected to behave and what behaviors we should expect in return. When the rules are followed, women’s relationships with one another can exist in near-perfect harmony. But when missteps occur or rules are ignored, all hell breaks loose and the resulting pain and anger suffered from that broken trust is difficult to forget. Listen as we break down the rules of friendship between women from school yards to boardrooms, and everywhere in between. This week’s episode is about sisterhood; hop in.   AD: Let Teaira Abston, owner and visionary behind Dreamcatcher Stationery create beautifully crafted stationery that will set the tone of your event, whether it's a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, or any other celebration! Learn more at dreamcatcherstationary.com 

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All Black Everything: Reflections on Becoming

 

TVTea: Netflix Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

 

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On this week’s episode, we talk the power of the side gig. Back porch hair braiders, 5-star Uber drivers, Mary Kay beauty consultants, Avon representatives—Black women are the QUEEN's of the side gig. The Pew Research Center reports that 14 percent of Black people are
a part of the gig economy or free market system, using the extra income to make up for the wage gap, pay down debt, save up for a well-earned vacation or stack their kids’ college funds. On this week’s episode, we talk life lessons from our side gigs, how we’ve made money in unconventional ways, and strategies that women can use to diversify their income options.   Have you checked into Homeroom?

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Upcoming Schoolin Life Events:   Atlanta: Life Lessons and Libations Jan 27th. Tickets on sale now schoolinlifepod.com

 

Chicago: Life Lessons & Libations March 2nd. Tickets on sale early February.

 

 

All Black Everything: Fan Girling over Taraji P. Henson

 

TVTea: A tale of two Internets: Frye Documentaries

 

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On this week’s episode Ashley and Marcy talk racism, sex and reproductive health. Black women are disproportionately affected by multiple sexual and reproductive health conditions compared with women of other races/ethnicities. In fact,  HIV and pregnancy-related complications remain within the top 10 leading causes of death for African American women aged 20–54 and 15–34 years, respectively. Beyond this, physiological stressor exacerbated by racism might have Black women experiencing internalized racism which can manifest in low self-worth, low self-confidence, and depression. These experiences may, in turn, foster risky sexual behaviors that compromise our health. There is a lot to unpack here and we’re going to dive deep. Listen as we discuss the impact society, our communities, and our individual choices have on our reproductive health.   Homework:  Decisions- The Skinny Black Girl I was pregnant and in Crisis:All the Doctors and Nurses saw was an incompetent Black women - Tressie McMillam Cottom   Have you checked into Homeroom?

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Chicago: Life Lessons & Libations March 2nd. Tickets on sale early February.

 

 

All Black Everything & TVTea: We're so excited about "Little"

 

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