True Talk Cafe: Real Conversations

True Talk Cafe: Real Conversations

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  • Women of Color: The OG's of the Great Resignation

    Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 7 - Women of Color, The OG's of the Great Resignation


    March is Women's History Month and this episode focuses on the evolution of woman's rights and the challenges women have experienced throughout the years.  Women have made great strides but still must continue to strive for equity in all areas.

    Show agenda:

    • What is Women history month?
    • Significant milestones in women’s journey
    • Voting
    • Access to Independent Financials
    • Entering the Workforce
    • Leading in entrepreneurship
    •         - What particularly WOC color have left their jobs for?

              - Family

              - Entrepreneurship

              - Lack of Support/Growth opportunities

      • Pod crew shares their experiences
      •         - Lollie

               - Renee
               - Anna

        • Conclusion
        • Join us on a live show! - learn how you can join us on a live show. You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here


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            Next Episode Topic:  Student Guidance and Career Mapping

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            32 min
          • Black History Month

            Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 5 - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not


            From Supreme Court Judges to Astronauts to a famous tennis star to the president of the United States, this list shows a glimmer of the mark on culture, art, music, sports, science, politics and so many other facets of everyday life that the Black community has made, enriching lives throughout history and beyond.  In this episode we will explore how people of color have endured and overcome adversity.

            Show agenda:

            • What is Black History Month?
            • What is the theme of 2022's celebration?
            • Introduce Guests (min 4:02)
            •         - Dr. Shindale Seale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshindale/)

                     - Mr. Dennis Kennedy (http://denniskennedy.org/)

                           *Texas Diversity Council

                          *National Diversity Council

              • Mr. Kennedy's talks about his awesome opportunity to interview President Obama. (min 18:48)
              • Is talking mental health still taboo? (min 26:55 )
              • Black Women psychological and emotional wear and tear (min 31:30)
              • Pod crew shares their perspectives on black history month
              •         - Karla

                       - Anna

                • Conclusion
                • Join us on a live show! - learn how you can join us on a live show. You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here


                  Call To Action!

                  Like us on the social media platforms below:

                  • Instagram – @truetalkcafe
                  • Facebook - @truetalkcafe
                  • Twitter - @truetalkcafe1
                  • Use hashtags:  #truetalkcafe #TTCTalks #TrueTalkTuesdays

                    Don’t forget to like us, rate us and leave a review.  We value your feedback.  We want to ensure that we are provide content that resonates with you.  So, please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.


                    Next Episode Topic:  Women of Color, The OG's of The Big Resignation

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                    55 min
                  • He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

                    Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 5 - He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not


                    What is love? Why does it matter to be in a relationship? When is the perfect time to find our life partner? Am I doing something wrong that I can’t find my soulmate? These are all questions that we often ask ourselves when looking for love.

                    Show agenda:

                    • What is Love?
                    • History of St. Valentine's Day
                    • Dating tips (min 9:35)
                    • Love languages
                    • How do you keep an existing relationship fresh?
                    • Pod crew shares their perspectives on dating
                    • Karla
                    • Anna
                      Renee
                    • Conclusion
                    • Join us on a live show! - learn how you can join us on a live show. You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here


                      Call To Action!

                      Like us on the social media platforms below:

                      • Instagram – @truetalkcafe
                      • Facebook - @truetalkcafe
                      • Twitter - @truetalkcafe1
                      • Use hashtags:  #truetalkcafe #TTCTalks #TrueTalkTuesdays

                        Don’t forget to like us, rate us and leave a review.  We value your feedback.  We want to ensure that we are provide content that resonates with you.  So, please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.


                        Next Episode Topic:  Black History Month

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                        51 min
                      • Human Trafficking

                        Welcome to the True Talk Café Podcast Ep. 4 - Human Trafficking


                        In this episode, we'll discuss the trappings of human trafficking also known as modern-day slavery.  This is a horrible problem that impacts the world today – including the communities that YOU & I live in.    We'll shed some light on  the history, at-risk victims, typical aggressors and those agencies that combat human trafficking.

                        Show agenda:

                        • What is human trafficking?
                        • History of human trafficking (min ??)
                        • Who are the at-risk victims?
                        • Who are the typical aggressors?
                        • What are some key signs to look for?
                        • What agencies combat human trafficking?
                        • Pod crew shares their perspectives on human trafficking
                        • Karla
                        • Anna
                          Renee
                        • Human Trafficking statistics
                        • National Human Trafficking Hotline
                        • Tel:  1-888-373-7888
                        • Text HELP or INFO to BEFREE (233733)
                        • Note:  The hotline is operated by Polaris Project, one of the most influential groups working in the united states. To find out how you can help, visit their website www.polarisproject.org 
                        • Conclusion

                          Join us on a live show! - learn how you can join us on a live show. You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here


                          Call To Action!

                          Like us on the social media platforms below:

                          • Instagram – @truetalkcafe
                          • Facebook - @truetalkcafe
                          • Twitter - @truetalkcafe1
                          • Use hashtags:  #truetalkcafe #TTCTalks #TrueTalkTuesdays

                            Don’t forget to like us, rate us and leave a review.  We value your feedback.  We want to ensure that we are provide content that resonates with you.  So, please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.


                            Next Episode Topic:  He Loves Me, He Loves me Not

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                            35 min
                          • Soul Wounds: Love Doesn't Hurt

                            Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast Ep. 3 - Soul Wounds: Love Doesn't Hurt with Guest Blanca Garza.


                            Most people think that domestic violence is a private, family matter and choose not to get involved. However, domestic violence impacts a community in surprising ways. October is domestic violence awareness month and a perfect time to bring it out of the shadows.

                            Show agenda:

                            • What is domestic violence?
                            • Anna shares her personal experience with domestic violence (min 35:20)
                            • Introduction of Expert Guest - Blanca Garza (Facebook:  TherapyHouston or IG: Center for Creative Resources)Blanca's bio
                            • Why is it important to know what domestic violence is?
                            • What are some key signs that you may be involved in a relationship where you may be experiencing domestic violence?
                            • Pod crew shares personal experiences with domestic violence
                            •         -  Karla

                                      -  Renee

                              • Domestic Violence statistics
                              • Hotline Contact Information1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
                              • www.thehotline.org
                              • Conclusion
                              • Join us on a live show! - learn how you can join us on a live show. You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here


                                Call To Action!

                                Like us on the social media platforms below:

                                • Instagram – @truetalkcafe
                                • Facebook - @truetalkcafe
                                • Twitter - @truetalkcafe1
                                • Use hashtags:  #truetalkcafe #TTCTalks #TrueTalkTuesdays

                                  Don’t forget to like us, rate us and leave a review.  We value your feedback.  We want to ensure that we are provide content that resonates with you.  So, please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.


                                  Next Episode Topic:  A Beautiful Soul: The Gabby Petito Story

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                                  44 min
                                • Mansplaining 101

                                  Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast Ep. 2 - Mansplaining 101 with Guest Kim Goodwin.


                                  Have you every been mansplained?  It happens to both women and men.  It's a real thing and some of you may have experienced it, but you just didn't know it or maybe you did.

                                  Show agenda:

                                  • Karla shares her personal experience with mansplaining
                                  • Introduction of Expert Guest - Kim Goodwin (Twitter:  @KimGoodwin)
                                  • Kim's bio
                                  • What is Mansplaining?
                                  • 3 Instances

                                    • Unwanted explanation
                                    • Assumption regarding relative knowledge
                                    • Personal bias
                                    • Mansplaining Chart explained

                                      Pod crew shares personal experiences with Mansplaining

                                      • Anna
                                      • Lollie
                                      • Renee
                                      • Mansplaining statistics by gender

                                        Conclusion

                                        Join us on a live show! - learn how you can join us on a live show. You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here


                                        Call To Action!

                                        Like us on the social media platforms below:

                                        • Instagram – @truetalkcafe
                                        • Facebook - @truetalkcafe
                                        • Twitter - @truetalkcafe1
                                        • Use hashtags:  #truetalkcafe #TTCTalks #TrueTalkTuesdays

                                          Don’t forget to like us, rate us and leave a review.  We value your feedback.  We want to ensure that we are provide content that resonates with you.  So, please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.


                                          Next Episode Topic:  Soul Wounds:  Love Doesn't Hurt

                                          Talk soon...

                                          34 min
                                        • Ready, Set, Podcast!

                                          Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast launch!  We are so excited you joined us for our first ever podcast episode.  This show is introducing our pod crew (Anna Garcia, Karla DeCuir, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett and Renee Stewart) and what our podcast is about.  New episodes will be available monthly on Tuesday mornings @ 10:00 am CST starting September 7th.


                                          Our podcast is going to inspire, motivate and even challenge you to level up and live your best life all while we're having fun with some of your gal pals!  Throughout our journey, you'll hear from various True Talk Café guests so, visit back often and share your interests.
                                          Some of the episode topics we plan on bringing to you are:

                                          - Parenting tips including non parent parenting tips

                                               - Relationships
                                               - Career Development
                                               - Mental Health
                                               - Bullying
                                               - Healthy living
                                               - And more.

                                          However, there's one topic that we probably need to discuss a little bit further.  We understand that Covid has really impacted everyone in the last year and a half.  What are some of those topics that I know we've been discussing?

                                               - Karla - concern for her children's safety and whether or not to get them vaccinated. (9:00 min)
                                               - Lollie - the resurgence of mental health issues (9:56 min)
                                               - Renee - dating challenges during the pandemic (11:16 min)

                                          Contest Alert - Sep 7th! - learn how to enter to win prizes in our Ready, Set, Launch contest.  You'll find the instructions on our Facebook page pinned to the top of the newsfeed:  click here

                                          Call To Action!

                                          Like us on the social media platforms below:

                                          • Instagram – @truetalkcafe
                                          • Facebook - @truetalkcafe
                                          • Twitter - @truetalkcafe1
                                          • Use hashtags:  #truetalkcafe #TTCTalks #TrueTalkTuesdays

                                            Don’t forget to like us, rate us and leave a review.  We value your feedback.  We want to ensure that we are provide content that resonates with you.  So, please don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts.


                                            Next Episode Topic:  Mansplaining 101

                                            Talk soon...




                                            18 min

                                          About True Talk Cafe: Real Conversations

                                          From the publisher's feed

                                          Welcome to the True Talk Cafe Podcast! The best conversations are with your crew, especially when you can navigate many topics freely and enjoy great laughs. Join Anna Garcia, Karla DeCuir, Lollie…