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Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of excitement as those exuberant Americans take centre stage once more! Tune in for a rollercoaster ride of flavour, spice, and everything nice. Join us in unravelling the juiciest topics that snugly fit into the culturals’ tapestry. Consider yourself not just a listener, but an essential part of our inner circle! So grab your favourite snacks, settle in for the cosiest experience, and prepare for an exclusive front-row seat to a culture-packed, sass-infuse ...
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Join host Ranecia on Melanin Speaking Podcast as she amplifies the voices of Melanin creators and explores stories of resilience, community, and creativity. In this episode, we dive into the impactful work of Migrant Women Press, led by Juliana da Penha, as they challenge stereotypes, advocate for migrant women of color, and navigate the complexiti…
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Join hosts Ranecia and Natalia, two migrant women of colour living in Scotland, as they explore complex issues around the 2024 US election through the unique lens of the American diaspora. From unpacking the “kinfolk” mindset, evaluating the influence of young voters, and debating celebrity endorsements, to reflecting on politics as expatriates, th…
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Join your fabulous co-host as we discuss the disparities between identifying as a migrant and expat. We tune in on our experiences as migrants and how the political discourse is repeated and dangerous to communities of color. Plus some sprinkles of culture fun in between. #noborders #migrant #WOC由Melanin Speaking
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Empowering the next generation! Felicia shares her journey as a primary school teacher, reflecting on the vital role of community support and the importance of consistency in empowering young minds. Plus, we dive into her inspiring book, Everyday Black Heroes, which shines a light on powerful stories that challenge the limits we place on ourselves …
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In this episode of Melanin Speaking dive into attachment theory and how our early experiences with caregivers influence the way we handle relationships as adults. We’re joined by Kamal, a financial analyst, and Helen, an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, to help us unpack the different types of attachment. We discuss how our childhood conn…
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Join our co-hosts, Natalia and Ranecia as they welcome a special co-host, Eeman Talha! We dive deeper into the concept of British Exceptionalism, Systemic Racism and our experiences as being migrant women of colour. This episode has the perfect mix of laughs and thought provoking questions. Make sure to listen to the last 5 minutes on repeat! *Just…
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Ranecia and Natalia have the pleasure to speaking with Mexican dance artist, Nancy Ahmar, to speak about her artistic work focuses on representing her cultural background and embodiment of female expression and empowerment through the art of Bellydance, pointing up the sense of belonging as a migrant and the feeling of being comfortable in her own …
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Melanin Fam, we are back at it again! Join us as we dive into the unapologetic art of taking up space as your whole-self in all spaces. And who better to guide us through this empowering discussion than the incredible Dr. Diljeet Kaur Bhachu? With her impressive journey spanning music, education, research, and activism, Dr. Bhachu is the epitome of…
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In this episode of Melanin Speaking, host Ranecia and Natalia invite a Life Empowerment Coach, Trisha Chauhan - Baiden, for a deep dive into the transformative world of self-empowerment. Together, we explore cutting edge coaching philosophies that promise to unlock personal growth and self-fulfilment. Listen in as we uncover essential personal deve…
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Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of excitement as those *loud* Americans take centre stage once more! You're not just a listener, but an essential part of our inner circle! So grab your favourite snacks, settle in for the cosiest experience, and prepare for an exclusive front-row seat to a culture-packed, sass-infused, and delightfully snug sessi…
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We dive into the world of Trucks with entrepreneur James Williams. Learn how you can your life upside down with determination and connections and how you can work for yourself through investing in yourself.由Melanin Speaking
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La’Sheema Babbs’, best known as “Sheema B”, is the Founder of the Proactive Leader Academy, a company that drives focus, foresight, and resilience! A nominee for the Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian Leadership Award, Sheema B is an inspirational leader and powerhouse in motivating and drawing the best out of people and helping them create clarity, b…
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We are extremely excited to welcome our mujer chingona (aka bad-ass woman) today! She is a US Army veteran, a city council member for ward 9, a local activist leader and one of the founding members of Clarksville Indivisible. Alright everyone, get your protest signs ready for our guest Karen Reynolds! @kreynoldsvote ! https://www.karenreynoldsvote.…
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One of our first episodes we talk about colorism and how that impacts us as women of color and our community.由Melanin Speaking
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Join us as we talk about self worth, what that looks like, how we each gauge it and the various ways this affects women of colour.由Melanin Speaking
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Welcome our Ashlee Evans-Neff Evans For 11 ! The youngest queer woman elected to city council member ward, a mother, a humanist, and an activist all rolled into one! We absolutely love how raw and powerful this woman is! Check out our newest episode "Local Politics" ! . . . #localpolitics #women #lgbtq #humanrights #voting #guest #advocate #protest…
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Need some tips for your podcast? Check out this episode as we talk about our experience and include some tips !由Melanin Speaking
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Join us as we welcome the Co-Owner of Fat Shack Clarksville Zavion Williams ! He is a local Clarksville Celebrity. He is an educational assistant at West Creek Middle School, VP/ Director of Marketing for InfinityCo LLC and an assistant coach for BIG Mid State Elite! This episode is all about education, entrepreneurship and community. . . The Episo…
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Join our queens as we talk about our journey cultivating local power through our different forms of activism. From our participation in local events, amplifying local voices and holding space for others to join.由Melanin Speaking
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Join us to learn about recovery, fitness and balanced eating habits. Our special guest this week is Kenny Bennett! A Well known and respected Clarksville native, @kennysystem is the owner and operator of @train36ixty , @360_nutritiontn , @36tyapparel and @recover360 . He is essentially the fitness guru of Clarksville! . . . The Episode is streaming…
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Join us as we discuss self acceptance: how society shaped our views, how we struggle to accept who we are and the benefits of owning ourselves.由Melanin Speaking
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Join Ranecia and Natalia as they talk about their first 6 months of living in Scotland and what they wish they knew prior to moving. Some juicy stuff!由Melanin Speaking
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Join our Melanin Queens as we talk about our triggers from what's in the media, love lives and how even a smell can trigger something?! Warning: This episode is explicit.由Melanin Speaking
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International Comrades! Join Ranecia and Natalia as they welcome Lewis and Ludo! Two inspiring activist that create a community ready to take action. Both students at the University of Stirling, they have different perspectives of activism and the community around it. You'll definitely want to listen to this! Follow their social media pages below: …
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