The Unapologetically Black Podcast

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The Unapologetically Black Podcast episodes

November 05, 2020 'So You Want to Go on Vanity Island' with Ovie Soko
Love Island's Ovie Soko joins Liv, Leanne and Roshan to discuss how he made it onto Reality TV, the pressures of being an online influencer and how he hopes his new book will inspire others to be their authentic selves.
Ovie's new book, You Are Dope is available now!
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook

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38 min
October 29, 2020 How To Become a Dope Black Homeowner
Getting on the property ladder is something that a lot of people in the UK aspire to, so this week the Dope Black Women are joined by Hailee McIntosh who is the founder of the platform and podcast, Let's Talk Property. She talks about the UK Black landlords community, how to get on the property ladder if you're a first time buyer, how Covid-19 is affecting the housing market, how the diaspora can build generational wealth and the different cultural attitudes towards property.

The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook

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56 min
October 22, 2020 What is the Ultimate Beyoncé Song?
To round off Black History Month the Dope Black Women reflect on one of their idols, Beyoncé and debate her top 5 most infamous songs. Tell us your Beyoncé top 5 by using the hashtag #dopeblackwomen
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook

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40 min
October 15, 2020 Leanne on BHM: Your Responsibility as an Adult is to Take Care of Your Own Trauma
***Trigger Warning*** This episode includes discussion about sexual assault and domestic violence.
You know Leanne as a Political Scientist who works in the restorative justice sector. She has been advocating for and fighting for change for survivors of domestic and sexual assault her entire career. Today on the podcast she discusses her personal experiences that led her to her chosen career path. Alongside fellow Dope Black Woman Nkechi Ampabeng, together they discuss how being survivors of domestic violence has influenced the women they have become, where they are on their healing journeys, how we as a community can better support Black Women and what support you can give to someone who is in a domestic abuse situation.
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts is Leanne Levers.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook

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1 hr 16 min
October 10, 2020 BONUS: 1 Year of Dope Black Women - The Outtakes!
To celebrate one whole year of the Dope Black Women Podcast we're giving you some of the behind the scenes moments, the bits that didn't make the main show - our outtakes from the last year. Sit back, relax and enjoy some of our funniest moments.
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook

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24 min
October 08, 2020 Livs on BHM: The Myths Around FGM
Black Women are one of the most underserved groups by the healthcare system - from high pregnancy fatalities, period poverty, FGM and even Covid-19.
Livs leads this episode to explore why Black Women are often failed by the healthcare system and what we can do about it, as well as discussing what exactly is FGM and how we can tackle this issue in the UK. Livs is joined by Paige Nakiwu, the Youth Programmes Officer at Forward UK, and Dr Jenny Douglas, who is a Senior Lecturer in Health Promotion at the School of Health, Well-being and Social Care at the Open University.
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your host is Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook.

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50 min
October 01, 2020 Roshan on BHM: You Can Achieve Anything the White Man an Achieve
For Black History Month, the Dope Black Women will each be taking over the podcast to share the platform with women that they admire to tell their stories. We're kicking off the month with Roshan who is speaking to her Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Together they discuss her Great Grandmother's experience coming to the UK from Jamaica during the Windrush, the similarities and differences in their experiences across the generations being Black in Britain and her family's hope and ambitions for her future and that of the next generation.
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook

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1 hr 6 min
September 24, 2020 Connection Doesn't Have To Mean Penetration
On the podcast we've talked a lot about sex and relationships but this week we welcome Duchess Iphie who is an intimacy coach to discuss what intimacy really means, how to develop non sexual intimacy with your partner, the importance of knowing yourself and your values to have fulfilling relationships, and she also shares her top tips on improving intimacy in relationships.
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook.

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1 hr 5 min
September 17, 2020 How To Maintain Healthy Afro Hair with Curlture UK
Almost every Black Women has a complex relationship with their hair, and no matter where you're at with your hair journey, it takes time to figure out what works and what doesn't for your hair. Black hair is so versatile, yet can be so political, it's a huge subject. This week, Leanne, Livs and Shan are joined by Jay-Ann and Trina of Curlture UK, which is a online empowerment platform, created to empower Black Women.

Together the group discuss their hair journeys, how they've embraced their hair over time, the mistakes they've made and to what extent men need to be involved in these conversations around Black hair.
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1 hr 5 min
September 10, 2020 Toni Tone: What Green Flags Do You Look for in a Partner?
'My understanding of what I’m willing to accept was built off the back of what I put up with in the past.' That was one of the many gems of wisdom that content creator, Toni Tone shared with the Dope Black Women this week. They talked about everything from how to get over a break up, whether you can be friends with your ex and the importance of affirmations in building your self love and self confidence. There are so many great takeaways in this conversation, it will definitely give you a boost!
The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.
Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope.
You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram, @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Dope Black Women on Facebook.

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1 hr 1 min