The Unapologetically Black Podcast

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The Unapologetically Black Podcast episodes

October 20, 2021 Creating a Legacy for the next Generation w/ Danusia Francis & Kapari
The sisterhood was in the air for this episode!This week Leanne has a chat with Danusia Francis, British-born Jamaican gymnast and Kapari, professional Ghanian tennis player and one of our own Dope Black Women members :). Together they share stories of being young Black women in predominantly white sports, making the choice to represent countries outside of the UK and the aspirations they have to leave a legacy for other Black girls beyond the sport. Twitter & Instagram: @danusiafrancisInstagram: leekapz Follow us @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram and @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Facebook.
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42 min
October 13, 2021 Failure cannot be your identity ft Tiwalola
Roshan talks to the amazing Tiwa (founder of Confidence and Killing It) for an empowering conversation about overcoming impostor syndrome, bouncing back from rock bottom, managing limiting beliefs and becoming the most confident version of yourself.
Monthly wins tracker - https://www.confidentandkillingit.com/shop/monthly-wins-tracker
You can follow Dope Black Women @dopeblackwomen1 on Instagram and @dopeblackwomen on Facebook and Twitter

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40 min
October 07, 2021 Mjolofontein: The pandemic?
This week, Romantha speaks to Dope Black Women Refiloe Khameli and Kamo Matsoso about dating in South Africa. They discuss the good, bad and ugly of dating. How big a role does culture play in the South African dating world? To post your bae or social media or not? Are we open to alternative forms of relationshipping? Tune in for this and more.
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1 hr 4 min
September 30, 2021 Sabina Nessa's Death and Women's Safety
This week we reflect on the tragic death of Sabina Nessa and violence against women. Sabina was a 28-year-old teacher from South London who was murdered on a Saturday evening, a few minutes’ walk from her home. In this episode, Livs explores activism and self-care, staying vigilant and the pressure this puts on young women.
Find out more about this week’s guests: Activists @AnnieGibbs and @_Etherealtruth
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48 min
September 23, 2021 LGBTQ Advocacy in Jamaica: building a more inclusive community
Throughout Jamaican culture, whether it’s music or language, Jamaica has historically been a homophobic space to be in. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are 5 times more likely to be victim of violent crimes and 20 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault than the rest of the population.This week, Leanne sits down with the Glenroy Murray and Renae Green, Executive Directors of two leading LGBTQ organisations, Equality for All and TransWave JA. They discuss their advocacy efforts, the progressive steps being made to make Jamaica a more tolerant and inclusive space and the nuances of discrimination faced, particularly for trans women. Follow their journeys and their organisations here:@TransWaveJA@equalityja @glen.divo@renae_green1Please support Renae's transition here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gener-affirming-surgery You can follow Dope Black Women @dopeblackwomen1 on Instagram and @dopeblackwomen on Facebook and Twitter
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55 min
September 16, 2021 Living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
This week Roshan (@roshanroberts_) talks to June-Ann (@blackbrokeandaxiouspodcast) about her journey since being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), trying to reach a diagnosis herself, navigating the health care system as a black woman and the impact on PCOS on dating.
September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month. PCOS is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproductive disorder that affects women and girls.
You can follow Dope Black Women @dopeblackwomen1 on Instagram and @dopeblackwomen on Facebook and Twitter

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43 min
September 09, 2021 Celebrating National Albinism Awareness Month with Terry-Ann Adams
Its National Albinism Awareness Month in South Africa. Community lead, Romantha, chats to author, content creator and activist Terry-Ann Adams about her experience. They touch on the various intersections of blackness, celebrating melanin,parenthod, as well as the funny and often insulting ways in which people with albinism are treated.
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44 min
September 02, 2021 The World Of Drag Kings
This week Livs speaks to artists @MrWesleyDykes and @BelleFrog about working in drag, performing masculinity and why gender isn't real.
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29 min
August 26, 2021 Subjective Transmigration - What does home feel like to you?
This week Leanne chats with 3 Dope Black Jamaican Women situated across the globe; Julene in London, Nykeeba in Lagos (by way of NYC), and Shauna in Maryland Together, they discuss how they define identity, what is means to be Jamaican, whilst living outside of Jamaica, and how to create the feeling of "home" no matter where you are.Nykeeba - @nykeeba @djquenchieJulene - @julenearobinsonShauna - @iamshaunaknoxYou can follow Dope Black Women @dopeblackwomen1 on Instagram and @dopeblackwomen on Facebook and Twitter
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53 min
August 18, 2021 Money mindset: challenges when dating and influencing a generation
Roshan speaks to Natalie Scott a money mindset coach about the importance of money in relationships, influencing Gen-Z and understanding our individual attitudes towards money and the way it shows up.
You can follow Dope Black Woman at @dopeblackwomen1 on Instagram and @dopeblackwomen on Twitter and Facebook.
Guest handle: @nataliescottempowers
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43 min