#WeNeedToTalk

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Angel Parker about the challenges of 2020, working during a pandemic, raising bi-racial children, and how black women are often viewed. The two share an honest and open conversation.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda sits down with her long time friend Actor/Comedian and Writer, Dewayne Perkins. They chat about his career trajectory, representation in writers rooms, his experience at Second City, and who he thinks is getting it right in Hollywood. A conversation that is not to be missed.

Malynda sits down with Singer & Actress Connie Jackson. The two talk about the culture in Chicago, how whiteness is the default, why it's difficult for people to connect to blackness, how we are still experiencing firsts for people of color, and how Black victims are always vilified.

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with  Singer/Actress Trenyce Cobbins. The two talk about the lack of empathy for Black People, how social media affects your mental health, our response to Meghan Markle, Sharon Osbourne, and how race has played a factor in her career. 

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda welcomes back Singer/Songwriter, Vocal Producer & Arranger Maiya Sykes. The two talk about her journey in the music industry, how she's navigated life during the pandemic and why she has chosen to be open about her experience as a survivor of sexual assault.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with digital media expert and social media consultant Brittani Warrick. The two discuss the value behind addressing mental health in the entertainment industry, what led her to have a passion for digital marketing, and her relationship with her Aunt Dionne Warwick.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda sits down with human rights activist, and next-gen/ community social impact strategist, Jamira Burley. The two discuss a wide variety of issues including education, the minimum wage, and how to start being an ally.

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda welcomes back comedian Dana Goldberg to discuss the how the pandemic has affected the arts and stand up comedy, the positives that came from the pandemic, and how the current administration has been performing. 

To kick off Woman's History Month, Malynda sits down for an in depth conversation with actress, model and Trans activist, Corey Rae. They chat about her personal journey, why it's important to speak out for Black Trans lives, and how she is using her platform to educate others about the trans experience.

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.