The Swim Culture

It's so important for us to be able to live, work, and have fun in our own communities, but often times Black people feel over policed and under resourced in their own communities. How has gun control policy, education, and the economy impacted our experience in recreation? Coach Adrienne and Dr. Asherah share their experiences of what impact this has had on them and in swimming. Let's talk about it!

Coach Adrienne and Dr. Asherah discuss the impact feminism on the Black community, the Aquatics community and society as a whole? Do you have to identify yourself as a feminist if you are a woman? Has feminism made our community better or worse? Let's Talk about it!

Coach Adrienne and Dr. Asherah are back with season 2 of The Swim Culture Podcast!! There is so much to catch up on, including the celebration of Black History Month, updates in dealing with Covid-19 pandemic, new professional interest, and preparing for spring and summer swim season! There will be so many amazing topics to discuss this season and phenomenal guests who are making major waves in aquatics and the black culture!! We look forward to Season 2!! 

In this episode of the Swim Culture Podcast, Coach Adrienne and Dr. Asherah talk with Coach Beverly Iseghohi about here experience as a triathlon coach and owner of Swim, Bike, Run 4 Life! 

In this episode, Dr. Asherah and Coach Adrienne have an amazing discussion with Miriam Lynch, the CEO of Diversity In Aquatics, about her experiences in swimming abroad and in the United States. She explains her unique experience as a former competitive swimmer, HBCU graduate, educator, and professional woman! 

Dr. Asherah and Coach Adrienne have an awesome discussion with Melodie Moore and Danielle Galloway, the owners of Therapeutic House, about their importance of healthy and gaining optimal wellness through magnet therapy. 

Coach Adrienne and Dr. Asherah talk with Coach Nate Harding, an Assistant Swim Coach at University of Redlands at SoCal, about his experience as a competitive swimmer, journey to becoming university swim coach, and the need for swim teams and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). 

Dr. Asherah and Coach Adrienne have an amazing conversation with Mrs. Kemiko Lawrence, about wellness, yoga, spirituality, our relationship with the water, and so much more!  Mrs. Lawrence is the founder of Harmony Wellness Angels and Kemboocha: Atlanta’s Black Owned Kombucha Brand. We hope you enjoy this amazing conversation!

Coach Adrienne and Dr. Asherah have a discussion with Coach Andre who is the owner of Rhythm and Strokes, LLC. We discuss the importance of black swim coaches, competitive swimming and the need for diversification in aquatics. 

In this episode of The Swim Culture Podcast, we are discussing the importance of skin care while participating in aquatic activities with Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr Corrie Alford!