On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda welcomes Actor, Director and Writer Michael Shepperd to the show.  They discuss why representation matters, what is still needed in the theatre community, how whiteness has been deemed as the default for our society and what it’s like raising kids of two different races.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda welcomes actress Liz Jenkins to the show. Best known for her role as Principal Biggs on ABC’s Blackish, Liz chats with Malynda about the perception of plus-sized actors, why she decided to be more vocal about politics, and what TV studios still need to do in terms of producing more diverse content.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and millennial icon, Kyla Pratt. The two chat about her growing up in the spotlight, her experience as a Black female in the industry, being an advocate for mental health and why a wide variety of Black stories need to be told. 

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda dives into the birth & baby field with the founder of The Cradle Company, Brandi Jordan. The two talk about how race plays a factor in this particular industry, the challenges of being a Black female entrepreneur and why it's important to use your platform to speak out against injustice and be authentic in how you market yourself no matter what field you work in. 

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda dives into the birth & baby field with the founder of The Cradle Company, Brandi Jordan. The two talk about how race plays a factor in this particular industry, the challenges of being a Black female entrepreneur and why it's important to use your platform to speak out against injustice and be authentic in how you market yourself no matter what field you work in. 

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda welcomes Christian sexuality coach, Yeamah Logan. The two have a powerful discussion regarding issues within the church that leave the LGBTQ community feeling alienated, how she knew this was her calling, and how she helps members of the LGBTQ community be at peace with their faith and their sexuality.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda welcomes Christian sexuality coach, Yeamah Logan. The two have a powerful discussion regarding issues within the church that leave the LGBTQ community feeling alienated, how she knew this was her calling, and how she helps members of the LGBTQ community be at peace with their faith and their sexuality.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with actor and activist Reggie Watkins. They discuss positive changes he's seen in the industry, his podcast Brothas on Football, and what led him to co-found The Valley of Change organization.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with actor and activist Reggie Watkins. They discuss positive changes he's seen in the industry, his podcast Brothas on Football, and what led him to co-found The Valley of Change organization.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with opera singer, Breanna Sinclaire. The two discuss her making history as the first Trans woman to perform with the San Fransisco Opera, what she feels is still needed  in the opera community in terms of diversity, the challenges she faced during her transition, and navigating her place as a member of two marginalized groups.