On this the final episode of Soft Black Woman for 2023, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes your favorite financial hype woman, Berna Anat, to help break down the news. Be sure to subscribe to our new podcast feed so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman in 2024.

Co-host: @heyberna, Berna Anat

Topics:

A judge found Trump committed fraud in building his real-estate empire.

The WGA Strike is over

Taylor Swift’s star power sends Travis Kelce’s jersey sales soaring

Drake Fans react to controversial lyrics on Slime You Out

*NSYNC returns

Colin Kaepernick wants to get back on the field with the New York Jets

Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott vowed to end to birthright citizenship

Megan Thee Stallion wants you to check on your friends, including the ‘strong’ ones

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes comedian and content creator TaTa Sherise.

Co-host: @tatasherise, TaTa Sherise

Topics:

Halle Berry calls out Drake for using a picture of her to promote his new single

Maren Morris says she’s quitting country music because of Trump era culture wars

A Black Texas student was suspended for his loc hairstyle

Jann Wenner (Rolling Stone magazine) made racist and sexist comments while promoting his new book “The Masters”

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky introduced their newborn son, Riot Rose

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes documentary filmmaker and producer, Isara Krieger to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives.

Co-host: @isara.krieger, Isara Krieger

Topics:

Soft Black Woman will be taking a break starting September 29th and returning in its own feed in 2024.

Isara’s documentary, The Highest Standard follows three students as they make a leap across the education gap.

Recapping the MTV Video Music Awards.

Dictionary.com adds box braids to its lexicon.

Lauren Boebert was escorted out of Beetlejuice after causing a disturbance.

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Good news: Soft Black Woman is getting its own feed starting in January, 2024!

In this weekly podcast brought to you by the Betches Sup, Dr. Cadet unpacks trending news and what’s in the zeitgeist from a BIPOC perspective. She's inviting her smartest friends and amazing thinkers to discuss all things lifestyle + culture while sharing how they prioritize rest and joy in a world that constantly demands vigilance. Everyone is welcome to the “Soft Black Woman” club.

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Teams, Edreece Arghandiwal to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @edreece, @oaklandroots, @oaklandsoulsc, Edreece Arghandiwal

Topics:

Oakland Roots & Soul Sports announces Community Investment round.

Spain women’s soccer coach fired after unwanted kiss.

Adidas pledges portion of the Yeezy proceeds will be going to fight antisemitism.

US Open hosts the first match with two Black men playing against each other.

Presidential candidate Ramaswamy makes racist remarks to Rep. Pressley.

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes activist, speaker, and award winning author of The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @michellekimkim, Michelle MiJung Kim

Topics:

Dylan Mulvaney wins “Breakout Creator” at the Streamy Awards.

R. Kelly and Universal must pay over a half a million in music royalties towards victims.

Thousands gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of MLK’s “I Have A Dream” speech.

White man fatally shoots 3 Black people in Jacksonville Florida in racist attack.

Coco Gauff calls out Chair Umpire then wins match.

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes commentator, teacher, and author Adrienne Lawrence to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @adriennelawrence, Adrienne Lawrence

Topics:

Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” filed a petition accusing the Touhy family of lying.

The Spanish football team wins World Cup despite fighting against the RFEF and coaches.

New York judge blocks retail marijuana licensing.

Texas Woman charged with threatening to kill judge overseeing Trump’s federal election interference case.

We welcome both Rihanna and Serena’s baby girls.

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Jenneh Rishe, founder of the Endo Co. and author of Part of You, Not All of You, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @lifeabove_illness, Jenneh Rishe

Topics:

Jenneh’s journey to creating Endo Co.

Sharing how being a Black woman affected her diagnosis

The biggest myths about endometriosis.

Advice for people with uteruses on how they can advocate for their health.

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Kelsey Lindell, founder and CEO of Misfit Media, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @kelsey_lindell, Kelsey Lindell

Topics:

Three white men charged with assault after Montgomery Riverfront Brawl.

Lizzo’s response to the allegations made against her.

A new lawsuit targets Fashion diversity efforts.

Texas A&M reaches $1 million settlement with Black journalism professor

Simone Biles returns to gymnastics and wins 2023 U.S. Classic.

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Dominique Fluker, Essence’s contributing lifestyle editor and writer of the viral article: Living The #SoftLife: Here’s Why Black Women Are Rejecting The Harmful “Strong Black Woman” Trope. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @dominiquebfluker, Dominique Fluker

Topics:

The story behind Dominique’s journey to writing about the #SoftLife.

How the soft life isn’t one size fits all.

The Barriers to the soft life.

3 ways to tap into the soft life.

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