Urban Lib Room

In this episode we speak to the graceful and resilient Taylor of Sistah of the Yam where we talk motherhood, herbs and getting back to the basics in relation to sustainable living. Taylor shares ways to incorporate herbs and realistic nutrition into any  lifestyle in a very simplistic + doable way in hopes that folks especially mothers can experience herbs and nourishing foods for self and their loved ones.  Taylor comes with a cannon  of knowledge of herbs as well as a spirit that connects with folks in a familiar and comfortable way. Because of her brilliance, transparency and honesty surrounding herbs and intentional living  you definitely  will get your herbs, drink your tea and  get your whole life! 

Yes we were gone for a minute now we are back with the jumpoff! We are poppin this season off with the  very talented, inspirational conversation with Joe!  In this episode Joe shares his very intimate story about his experiences growing up in North Philadelphia. And through all of his trials and tribulations he has butterflied into this very creative , humble, resilient entrepeneur which proves that even when Joe was faced with challenges in life. It’s a matter of how he  learned  to overcome them and use them to his advantage.

And so if you have ever faced challenges and doubt your outcome you are invited to listen to this for inspiration and know that you can get through just as Joe did.

In this episode the Amazing Grimaldi Baez who is  Teacher,Artist, Creator, historian, & a lover of all things natural and Organic. Grimaldi comes to the Urban Lib Room to have a beautifully spoken conversation about the good old Days vs the times that we live in today. Can we do our normal day to day activities without our cellphones? How present are we in this age of technology? Grimaldi rememebers his experiences in Rome where he shares that none of the clocks work so people just move on thier own time. This is an episode that you dont want to miss. Check it out Now!

In this episode we talk with Dr. Hafiz of TEA Group Associates about mothering and the different dynamics of mothering  particularly the dynamic of a young mother. Dr Hafiz shares a heart warming story of being reintroduced to her mother as an adult and all the experiences and challenges shes faced throughout life. She speaks about how she  changed her perspective of her mother who did not raise her in being more empathetic, patient, and loving towards her mother during her aging years.

Corey  & Jimmy of  @buythehood Inc. talk about how  the black entrepreneur experience can be in any strategy, wisdom,or idea that will ignite, empower and provoke more African Americans to  join the journey to Ownership & community building. In this episode Corey and Jimmy share their favirote books in hopes to share their message to  invoke a movement and to stimulate our communities to move towards business ownership and the entrepreneurial mindset. 

In this episode were talking with Desiree of @Nana.catherines.apothecary about Innerwork, Innerself, Trust & Relationships with oursselves and others to become manifest into out greatest most authentic powerful selves. Yall better listen cause Yall gon get this work!

Iresha Picot, M.Ed, LBS is a Licensed Behavior Specialist and Therapist, Doula, Author andCommunity Activist. Iresha is a self care guru she does self care all day everyday. Iresha goes by@ireshadahoodtherapist in instagram where she uses her platform to motivate and inspire others and she is all about black love &black unity! Iresha is just an awesome spirit PERIOD!

In this episode we spoke with Saleemah Mcneil of Oshun Family center. We talk about her beginning and how Saleemah found her life's purpose. We talk about Female prisoners not only their basic rights but also their rights surrounding giving birth and their spiritual health and wellness while in prison and the importance of keeping relationships with  female prisoners specifically. We spoke about how Charlamagne's book  "Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It" has inspired her to go for it all! And in doing so her life has been an amazing journey! She also shares the importance of self care and our spirutual physical and mental wellness while giving so much of ourselves to others which we really appreciate. So please check this one out because this is another banger and as always the goal is to be your best self! Lets Get it!

In this episode we speak with @pharoahfitness we talk about how to get right and keep it tight because we all need to be lookin good in the hood! . We talk about how getting  fit means that you have to put in that work.We cover food desserts,the importance of  movement,staying fit, disciplined and how Positive thought habits effect your body. Listen as we go in with fitness guru @pharoahfitness as he shares the importance of Transforming mind, body, and spirit! Enjoy!!

In this episode and we sat with Tomarra and Damon of the Good Samaritans and we literally talked about E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. We talked about about Nipsey Hussle, finding our identities, supporting each other everything. I mean we had such a great time sharing personal experiences, sharing laughs and each others company. Enjoy!