Deborah saves her coins and stays with a friend-of-a-friend on a trip. She quickly learns that "you get what you pay for."

This story was coached by Jhodie Williams-Powell and mix and mastered by Mile Dotson.

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Kywnn searches for a reason to live after losing her child and partner.

This story was coached by Britney Abrahams and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.

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After his divorce, Marlon takes a retreat and arouses himself in away he never has before.

This story was coached by Adizah Eghan and mix and mastered by Miles Dotson.

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Felicia moved to LA in search of the Hollywood Dream - dream house, dream man, dream dog. Her pursuits leave her losing all but 1.

This story was coached by Stephany Lowe, and mixed and mastered by Miles Dotson.

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You Had Me at Black returns with our fifth season on August 1! This season we travel to Houston, LA and Chicago. Here's the host Martina with a introduction to Season 5.

##Rule the world. Tell your story
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You Had Me at Black returns with our fifth season on August 1! This season we travel to Houston, LA and Chicago. Here's a sneak preview.

##Rule the world. Tell your story
You Had Me at Black is a black podcast reclaiming the black narrative by passing the mic to regular people with a story to tell. Our mantra is, "those who tell stories rule the world." Tell yours at youhadmeatblack.com/tellastory

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Seen is a two-part series in collaboration with CultTV which explores how Black fathers pour into their children. Contrary to mainstream narratives, Black fathers are out here. For Father's Day We asked a number of men to reflect on how fatherhood influences their understanding of masculinity, and how that's similar or different to their fathers' parenting.

This episode is hosted by our sound engineer and content strategist, Miles Dotson.

Experience Part Two of this series, at www.youhadmeatblack.com/mothersday18

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Mother's Jewels is a two-part reflective series in collaboration with CultTV which explores how Black mothers pour into their children. The intergenerational lessons they draw from (or reject), and the life experiences they lean on.

We asked eleven women, "What's a conversation you had with your mom, and one you didn't have, that you couldn't wait to have with your children?" These are their stories.

After listening, visit youhadmeatblack.com/mothersday18 to hear the second part of the series. CultTV explores the windows and mirrors of black motherhood from the perspectives of three dynamic women: The Working Beauty, a lawyer turned thrift expert and mom-to-be; marketing expert and mompreneur, Rickelle Gordon, and Reba Corrine, a sexpert, mom and bonus mom of five children.

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As a first year teacher in the Bay Area, Adha caught one student bullying another. But when it came time to identify the student to the Principal, he struggled to do so.

We recognize that parts of this story are problematic, and You Had Me at Black does not condone the school's actions in this situation. We shared it because sometimes we do messed up things too, and we can all improve in areas of cultural competency.

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After ending his engagement and recovering from a medical emergency, Carl finally learns to listen to Black Women.

Produced by: Britney Abrahams
Scored by: Charlie Corpening
Mix and Mastering by: Miles Dotson

Tickets for our next kickback on December 2 in Houston are on sale. Get yours at www.youhadmeatblack.com/livehtx!

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