The Building Black Podcast

The Building Black Podcast

By Kaity Rodriguez, Marvelyn ShiversSociety & Culture
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The Building Black Podcast episodes

  • Black love and finances

    From money mindset, to couples goals, to how to get started in the stock market, Dana and Anquin Gant, of the Free Game Finanacial Web Series covered it all for us. This black millennial couple have cleared all of their student loan debt in their ten years of marriage and are on the road to building generational wealth through the stock market. If you want the same for yourself and your family, tune in!

    52 min
  • Building Black Health Through Nutrition
    Ancestral diets. Vegan diets. Intermittent fasting. Immunizations. There's seem to be new information and approaches emerging daily as it pertains to our health in the black community. So what do you need to know to keep yourself and your family healthy? In this episode of the Building Black podcast, we tackle all of the above. Our guest, certified nutritionist and wellness consultant, Steven Christopher, has not only tremendously shifted his own physical health, but he has built an entire company promoting health and wellness to his community. 360 Love features sustainable wellness products, as well as cannabis brands that facilitate holistic health. If you've struggled with shedding fat or have experienced respiratory issues, you'll want to check out this episode!
    51 min
  • Career level ups and microaggressions
    Today we chat with Rachel Ramsey, HR consultant and founder of Measured HR. Whether you’re currently in the job market and can’t land an interview or you’re a veteran, wanting to move up the ladder, Rachel shares tips on how to navigate leveling up, as well as some of the common pitfalls black people run into. She also shares insight on how deal with microaggressions in the workplace. https://www.measured-hr.com/
    56 min
  • Building Black Wealth with real estate
    Speak with any serious investor and they will tell you they have real estate in their portfolio. Today, we sit with realtor and investor, Irving Cham and discuss how to purchase your first home, investment ideas, and how to navigate discriminations in the housing industry. https://thechamgroup.com/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/
    53 min
  • Getting the Love (and Life) You "Deserve"

    Do you believe you're getting what you deserve out of life? Whether it be love, friendships, or career, we've found that you never quite get what you think you "deserve".  In this episode, Marve and Kaity go back to chat with the Building Black Facebook Community and share tips on how to truly get what you want in life.

    35 min
  • Let’s Talk About Sex!
    Mamie, Jezebel, and the Great Mandingo — all sexual stereotypes imposed upon black people due to oppression. In this episode, we sit with Certified Sex Therapist, Chanta Blue to explore how oppression, religion and stress impact our sex lives and relationships. Www.bluewellnesscenter.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/450875702322552/?ref=share
    59 min
  • Government, Politics, and Black Folk: what really matters?

    Were you enraged by the outcome of the Breonna Taylor case? Perhaps you’re not sure what to say to a relative who plans not to vote, or maybe if YOU should even vote? If so, then today’s episode is for you. Our guest and host of the James Carrington Podcast, Kofi,  teaches us about how the democratic process impacts our community and why we can't afford to sit this one out.

    Resources:

    The James Carrington Podcast

    52 min
  • Building Black Health

    Diabetes. High blood pressure. Cancer. Heart disease.  You name the illness, we tend to have the highest rates of mortality. Why is that and more importantly, what can we do about it?

    Today, we speak with fitness expert and gym owner, Derron Flood, of Fitness First training Services in Norfolk, Virginia about our health as a community. From veganism and intermittent fasting, to Keto diet and conditioning your body for change, we explore how to build black health.

    Find Flood on IG @Flooddr


    45 min
  • Tackling Our Debt

    In this episode, we discuss debt in the Black community.  From the mindset, to the mantra and some methods, we challenge our listeners to explore how they can tackle their debt and move towards generational wealth.   

    Resources: 

    Black Married and Debt Free

    Tiffany The Budgetnista

    Leo The Money Coach

    Dave Ramsey Budget Forms


    46 min
  • Building Black Mental Health

    For many of us, 2020 was a major mental health trigger. From COVID fears, to racial trauma, to grief, we've seen it all.  In this episode, we jump into practical tips to manage your mental health, as well as how mental health issues  like PTSD impact us differently.  

    Resources: 

    http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/

    https://openpathcollective.org/

    https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/


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    56 min

About The Building Black Podcast

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The mission of The Building Black Podcast is to empower the Black community with tools and information that will enable us to elevate as a community. Join hosts, Kaity Rodriguez and Marvelyn…