Speak On That!

This week, we're joined by the truly inimitable Tanya Bishoff! Together, we talk through one of life's most universal experiences... heartbreak. How has heartbreak shaped us? What are some of the lessons we've learned from it? How has the way we've been conditioned impact how we react to it? All this, plus we talk about *that* Presidential Debate, last week's Emmy Awards, and come full circle in talking about the impact of change. No show notes this week- cause it all came from the heart! Enjoy!

* IG: @tanyalbishoff / Twitter: @TanyaBishoff

This week, all the stars are closer! We talk through Astrology- and Lenah walks us through the different facets of it, the different meanings, terminologies, and the ways in which it creates room for deeper connection. We also dedicate the second half of the show entirely to Breonna Taylor. An unjust and heartbreaking outcome in an ongoing pursuit of justice. Please remember you can do a lot from afar. Link to bail funds for Louisville below.

Show Notes:

* https://afgj.salsalabs.org/louisvillebailfund/index.html

* https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/

* Fax No Printer: @faxnoprinter (IG) + https://anchor.fm/faxnoprinter

This week, we are joined by content creator, dating and relationship blogger, love language expert and enthusiast, and *literal* sister- Clara Jaide! Together, we talk through all of the Love Languages! Within the context of the 5 love languages, what are our roles and responsibilities when it comes to others and ourselves? How do we give and receive said languages? Plus, Cardi B prepares for her very own 'Lemonade' era, the ongoing pursuit of justice for Breonna Taylor, and the love, importance, and appreciation of friendship and good vibes- Enjoy!

Show Notes:

* https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

* https://www.unjaided.com (*coming soon!*)

* @clarajaide

* @taylormaderadio

This week, we're joined by our resident Best Friend and Soulmate, the incredible Kenneth Davey! Together, we talk through Interracial Friendships, and all the the facets that come along with them. How important is it to address race within friend groups? How important is it to do so *especially* in an interracial friendship? Is it difficult to bring up the topic of race? But also- what IS friendship?! Plus, the Kardashian's reign with reality TV is officially coming to an end, and... Have gender reveal parties gone 'too far'? All this, and much more. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

* https://www.thecut.com/2020/07/book-excerpt-big-friendship-by-aminatou-sow-ann-friedman.html

* https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/33330/the-power-of-birthdays-stars-and-numbers-by-saffi-crawford-and-geraldine-sullivan/

This week, we’re joined by our first Speak On That! guest... Victor La! We talk through interracial relationships- Through all the nuances, interracial relationships (especially in 2020) can look and feel like a number of different things. What’s the approach to them? How do we navigate these nuances? All this, plus wah gwan talk about Adele’s dip into Island life, and the sad and untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman.

Show Notes:

* https://youtu.be/5To5D-Xf4J8

* https://www.vogue.com/article/summertime-sadness-coming-to-terms-with-a-lost-season

* https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/elaminabdelmahmoud/why-chadwick-bosemans-death-hurts-so-much

This week, we’re talking Colorism. What is Colorism? How does it manifest? How are ways that it operates even within the same racial groups and ethnicities? And what's the history of Colorism? All of this, plus in our Pop Culture Round Up (*we believe we've nailed down a name), we talk about the upcoming Brandy and Monica "Verzus" battle, Megan Thee Stallion and Black womanhood and the media narrative surrounding that, and oh so much more! Enjoy!

Show Notes:

* https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/apr/09/colorism-racism-why-black-people-discriminate-among-ourselves

* https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2015/whats-colorism

This week, we’re talking love, and not just relationships- but situationships! What’s the difference between a relationship and a situationship? How have our perspectives changed on these over the past 10 years? How has the media perception on these things challenged how we approach them? We get real real, real quick. Also, in our Pop Culture with the Quickness segment (name still pending), we discuss Ellen's current happenings, a Fresh Prince of Bel Air reboot, and what's really going on with Britney Spears? All of this and more! Enjoy!

(*Pardon our technical difficulties around the 4:21 mark- Wifi sometimes ain't on our side- but we get it back!)

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Show Notes:

* www.findblack.org

* Instagram: @findblack.yyc

AND WE BACK! In the inaugural episode of the brand new podcast, Ali and Lenah delve into a brand new chapter and introduce 'Speak On That!' to your ears! Listen as we talk through the new show, our goals for the show, and create a way that you can get to know us a little bit better. Of course- Beyoncé gets brought up from time to time. Enjoy!

And it's a WRAP! This week, Elena and I are back as we wrap up the 30 things we've learned by 30- and what did Kelly Rowland say? When Love Takes Over! As we go through our list, we inadvertently pull over on the topic of Love, because it really did take over... We say some things that we apparently needed get off our chest! We also call back to the entire notion and thesis of this series- Black Lives and why we NEED to continue to matter. With that being said, we also wrap up the show as it is. Thank you to everyone who continues to love and support this podcast!

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* Instagram: @alinafel; @elena.lulu; @livelaughlenah; @black.yyc

* Twitter: @AlinafeL; @LifeLongLenah

This week, we're coming at you with some life lessons! Elena and I compile a collaborative list of 30 things we've learned by 30. These are mantras, lessons, quotes, and ideas that have shaped us in making us who we are TODAY! By no means are we perfect and finished, which is why we make a point to note that we are all consistently works in progress. The goal, is that hopefully this conversation provides a space where vulnerability can safely exist in an effort to provide learning and growth. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

- @clarajaide