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This podcast is run by a melanated queen, which is me, Olivia Riggs. This is my podcast where I will share my thoughts on being a law student, politics, advice, pop culture, and lifestyle tips. I use ... more
FAQs about Uplifting With Liv:How many episodes does Uplifting With Liv have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.
February 05, 2022Where Are We? Mental Health CheckI'm raising the red flag. Mental Health in the black community is important and since the death Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst's and Ian Alexander, Jr. It got to me thinking about how for years I hid my depression from friends and family and how I struggled for so long. Seek help if you need it, please. You are needed here and you are worthy of love and compassion. Here is a list of resources to get help, https://www.gcbhs.com/ (Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Service), Find a black therapist https://thevoiceofblackcincinnati.com/black-therapists-and-mental-health/, and the National Suicide Prevention LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.800-273-8255...more25minPlay
February 04, 2022Being Black and Queer: Akua WilsonIn this episode of Uplifting With Liv I interview an amazing student activist and educator Akua Wilson. Akua is now a senior at the University of Cincinnati where she has created organizations like Dissolving Division, which aims to educate and create a space for racial healing and she is now running Shades of the Rainbow, which is a safe space for BIPOC LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about Akua Wilson follow her on instagram @ak.ua or go to her website https://akuawilson5.wixsite.com/learningportfolio....more1h 3minPlay
February 03, 2022Where is Our ME TOO: Black Women and SocietyWhere is our Me Too? Where is the protection of black women in America? It is something that is not talked about enough. In this episode, I take a deep dive into how black women experience the world. With missing black women, black women being sexually assaulted, or black women dealing with domestic violence. Black women are stuck in a unique limbo that leaves us voiceless and invisible. To learn more about how you can help a woman and women of color here is the National Domestic Violence Hotline; 800-799-7233. Also, visit https://ourblackgirls.com/ where you can learn more about how to stop the disregard of black women and girls. Follow Uplifting With Liv on Instagram @upliftingwithliv. Stay tuned for more......more21minPlay
February 02, 2022Interview With Raven's CreationsHello everyone! In this episode of Uplifting With Liv, I am interviewing Raven's Creations. In this episode, we talk about her love for cooking, what it is like owning her own business and how she is moving forward during the pandemic. you can follow Raven's Creations on Instagram @ravens_creations. Stay tuned for more......more27minPlay
February 01, 2022Critical Race Theory- Black History MonthHello everyone! This episode is the second episode in my series for Black History Month. In this episode, I will be talking about Critical Race Theory and exampling why it is important and why it is getting demonized now. Throughout this month I will be talking about topics that are relevant to the black community. Follow me on Instagram @upliftingwithliv and @missoliviamriggs. Stay tuned for more......more11minPlay
January 31, 2022Introduction to Black History MonthHello everyone! This episode is the first episode in my series for Black History Month where I will be giving the history of Black History month, the importance and what Black History Month means to me. Throughout this month I will be talking about topics that are relevant to the balck community. Follow me on Instagram @upliftingwithliv and @missoliviamriggs. Stay tuned for more......more13minPlay
May 27, 2021Season 1 Episode 3: Comfort IS Your Biggest Enemy/ J Cole's Offseason/ Lacking CreativityWhat is stopping you? Getting comfortable with your position will leave you stagnant and unmotivated....more21minPlay
May 08, 2021Season 1 Episode 2: Fear (Don't Let it Control Your Life)In this episode I talk about how to control fear and how I overcame fear in my life. My mantra for fear is "Fear has two meanings; Forget Everything and Run OR Face Everything and Rise", the choice is yours!...more11minPlay
May 01, 2021Season 1 Episode 1: 2019-2020 RecapIn my first episode I recap my first two years as a college student at the University of Cincinnati and talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed my outlook on life....more39minPlay
FAQs about Uplifting With Liv:How many episodes does Uplifting With Liv have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.