Best Jaylee Podcasts (2025)

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Season 7: Episode 8: Over the Block (ft. author Turtlberry) 1:02:47

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We are celebrating the last of 2025 with a great podcast episode with a talented, renaissance woman, author Turtleberry. his Baltimore native is a Renaissance woman: poet, photographer and romance author. We talk about her journey as a romance/women’s fiction author as she embarks on the release of her 43rd book! About Turtleberry: Turtleberry is a…

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Season 7. Episode 7: Smut and Giggles (w/ Lily S. Flowers) 1:02:56

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We are back from the Thanksgiving break, heading solidly into holiday season with some sunshine from north of the border. We are excited to have @authorlilysflowers on the podcast. This Canadian-East African talent is giving us raw, real and courageous romance. We talk writing, culture and what she wants romance to be. About Lily: Lily S. Flowers w…

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Episode 75: "Wicked: For Good" and Fighting for a Cause 1:02:12

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What will one sacrifice for a greater cause? How do we fight overwhelming systems of oppression? Does working within a corrupt system work, or do we need to tear it all down? Wicked: For Good explores these questions in great depth, with stunning performances from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and more.…

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Season 7. Episode 6: A Rollercoaster of Romance (ft. Kimmie Ferrell) 55:10

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We are almost at our holiday break! We are so glad to head into the festive season with author Kimmie Ferrell. We talk romance, emotions, pushing through obstacles and a strong communitty that keeps her grounded. About Kimmie: Born and raised in the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC, Kimmie Ferrell has enjoyed reading romance novels since the age of…

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Season 7, Episode 5: Engineered for Love (w/ CM Barnes) 1:09:59

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This week, we are honored to have author C.M. Barnes @thewritebarnes join Tati on the podcast. She's a wife, mom and engineer who is crafting hot romance and an even hotter series with her Winston Hills trilogy. About C.M.: C.M. Barnes is a Black and urban romance and erotica author with a voice as bold as it is tender. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio…

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Season 7, Episode 4: Deliberate Mess (ft. Ava Rani) 53:29

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Hi everyone! We have an amazing interview with author Ava Rani, a hybrid author who seemlessly blends her Indian-American hertiage with modern love stories with heat and heart. We talk about her widly popular Biotech Billionares series and her newest venture into New adult with Poisoned Ivy. About Ava: Ava Rani is a USA Today bestselling author wri…

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Season 7, Episode 3: Take Me Thru There (ft. Aria Daze) 58:17

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Aria Daze has amassed a rather cult following. In under four years, she published nearly 20 works. We talk to her about the importance of representation of Black, fat and queet women and why their joy and happiness is her priority in writing. About Aria: Aria is a die-hard romantic and her life goal is to always be drying her eyes from something si…

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Season 7. Episode 2: The Palate Cleanser Peddler (ft. Nina High) 57:10

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We are so lucky to have author Nina High on the podcast, She already has an impressive catalog and much more to come. We talk both her wildly popular Martin Brothers Series as well as her Teachers of Hardwood High universe. About Nina: Nina High writes fluffy, fun contemporary Black romance that will make you believe in love again. Raised in Oklaho…

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Episode 74: 'Palestine 36' Review and the Echoes of the Past 41:33

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The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is a reverberating ethos through Palestinian director Annemarie Jacir's latest film, Palestine 36, which chronicles the last days of the British Mandate of Palestine and its lasting ramifications. Produced by Philistine Films, BBC Film, BFI, Doha Film Institute, Watermelon Pictures and more,…

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Season 7, Episode 1: Sneakin' and Freakin' (ft. author Jaylee Fields) 54:33

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Welcome back! And welcome to Season 7. In this episode of Romance in Color, host Tatianna Richardson welcomes author Jaylee Fields to discuss her journey into romance writing, the importance of community, and the nuances of writing M.M. romance. They explore character development, the indie publishing process, and the challenges of marketing as an …

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Showing Up Authentically: Jaylee Suarez on Fatherhood & Reform 38:35

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In this heart-opening episode of Eboni Queens of New Hampshire, co-hosts Stephanie Hawkins, Devona Warner, and Brenda Lett are joined by Jaylee (Jay) Suarez—Family Engagement Program Specialist with New Hampshire's Division for Children, Youth and Families—for a powerful and deeply human conversation about identity, fatherhood, mental health, and s…

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Safe to Be Seen: Mental Health, Homophobia & Hope in the Black LGBTQ+ Community with Jason Green 32:58

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In this heart-opening episode of Eboni Queens of New Hampshire, co-hosts Stephanie Hawkins, Devona Warner, and Brenda Lett are joined by Jason Howard Green—author, activist, ACLU of New Hampshire Deputy Director, and co-founder of the Arizona Black AIDS Task Force—for a deeply vulnerable and powerful conversation. As a proud Black gay man, Jason sh…

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Healing, Hustle & Honesty: A Conversation with Samuel Polo Pierre 34:59

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Eboni Queens of New Hampshire, hosts Stephanie Hawkins, Brenda Lett, and Devona Warner sit down with Samuel Polo Pierre—a multilingual entrepreneur, educator, and community leader—to discuss the intersection of mental health, masculinity, mentorship, and Black identity. As a proud Haitian-Dominican and …

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From Shackles to Strategy: Shabar Bass on Resilience, Racism & Redemption 44:23

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In the powerful Season 2 premiere of the Eboni Queens of New Hampshire podcast, co-hosts Stephanie Hawkins, Brenda Lett, and Devona Warner sit down with entrepreneur Shabar Bass for a raw, insightful, and emotionally resonant conversation. Shabar shares his transformative journey from incarceration at 17 to becoming a successful business owner in r…

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Season 6 Finale: A Black Romance Fest Recap 59:07

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It's our Season 6 finale! This week, Tati gives us her recap and rundown of the Black Romance Book Festival, the inaugural festival celebrating black authors, narrators and readers. In Watching Romance, Tati gives us a recap of Beyond the Gates and the Lifetime movie, Stolen from my Family. In Reading Romance, Tati and Yakini talk adult coloring bo…

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Season 6, Episode 18: Touch Her and You'll... (ft. Rita Gordon) 1:11:20

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This week we talk to a return guest, author Rita Gordon about her newest book, Troy- a bodyguard romance. What's Troy about: To get to her, you have to get through him. Dr. Kennedy Green has always been focused on her work, pushing the boundaries of biophysics to create groundbreaking technology that could change the world. But as word of her recen…

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Season 6, Episode 17: Driven not Delusional (ft. narrator Lawrence Baldwin) 1:35:26

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TW: Brief mention of DV in this week's Heart Topics This week, we have an interview with up and coming audiobook narrator and voice actor, Lawrence Baldwin. We talk the landscape of narration, how he got into the romance genre, and how he approaches a project. LB the Voice aka Lawrence Baldwin is a narrator of romance, thriller/suspense and fantasy…

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Season 6. Episode 16: The Filler Episode 1:09:01

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Hey everyone! No guest this week! just yaki and tati yapping about everything from Reality TV to the Met Gala. Join us for this extended filler episode! Follow Romance in Colour on Social Media IG ⁠@RomanceInColour⁠ Twitter: ⁠@RomanceNColour ⁠ Facebook Groups: ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceinColour⁠ Follow Yakini on her Instagram @OurNycHome Foll…

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Episode 73: '#1 Happy Family USA' Review 1:26:28

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The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, American Dad, and more all-American animated adult tv comedies have graced our screens for decades, mercilessly interrogating the all-American life and if it's all it's cracked up to be. But rarely do we get one of these series from an Arab and Muslim perspective, until now with Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady's #1 …

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Season 6, Episode 15: Yap Session w/ Tati and Yaki 1:22:48

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Hey you all! We are back this week with just a yap session with Tati and Yaki. Just a catch up! We talk about our birthdays, turning 46. A run down of Heart Topics that we missed. In Watching Romance, we talk the slate of Lifetime movies featuring Black leads. In Reading Romance, Tati gives us a run down of things she's read (Plus size Player) and …

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Season 6, Episode 14: Dr. Riley IS Regency (ft. Vanessa Riley) 1:03:53

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This week's episode is an extended, uncut interview with the one and only, Vanessa Riley. She is the preeminent voice in historical romance and fiction, writing Black characters who feature prominently in Regency Romance. A PhD in Engineering from Stanford and author of well over 25 books, Vanessa combines her love of learning, facts and figures wi…

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Episode 72: "Leila and the Wolves" Review 33:59

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In Heiny Srour's 1984 film Leila and the Wolves, Leila and her husband live in London, and are making an exhibit on popular movements in Lebanon and Palestine. However, her husband has conveniently forgotten to include women in these movements. We then follow Leila traversing through history, learning the intricacies of the lives of these various w…

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Season 6, Episode 13: Grown Folks Romance (ft. Reese Ryan) 2:13:16

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NOTE: This is a long, unabridged episode. So get some snacks! and settle in! Romance in Colour is back this week with a legend! Vivian Award winner and author of over thirty romances, Reese Ryan. A master of the craft, Reese drops some jewels about writing romance, complex storytelling and the business of romance publishing. About Reese: Award-winn…

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Season 6, Episode 12: Renaissance Man (ft. poet Dre Hill) 1:08:13

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Welcome! This week's episode is all about poetry, featuring talented poet and artist, Texas native Dre Hill. We talk about his writing journey, his process, and what makes a love poem good. About Dre: Dre Hill is an artist, storyteller, and educator from Fort Worth, Tx. He holds a B.A. in Animation and Writing, which reignited his childhood passion…

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Season 6, Episode 11: The Catch Up w/ Tati and Yaki 51:24

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Hey Colour Crew! We are back from our extended winter break It's just your hosts this episode as we play catch up in the weeks that we missed. From engagements to baby rumors, we cover the gamut of romance related celebrity news for Heart Topics. In Watching Romance, Tati talks about the newest CBS Soap Opera, the Black cast-led Beyond the Gates. (…

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Episode 71: 'Mo' Season 2 Review 1:34:20

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Mo Season 2 comes three years after its first, and so much has changed for Palestine in the real world. Yet Mo Amer and his team keep Season 2 directly after the first, honing in on Mo Najjar's personal journey that so reflects Mo Amer's own family refugee story in Texas. Our friends Tariq Ra'ouf and Kate Sánchez of But Why Tho? join us to discuss …

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Season 6, Episode 10: Losing Sight (w/ Guest Host Shirae of Curls in the Hood) 1:27:51

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We are back with a special episode. Our very own Tati Richardson is in the interview seat to talk about her latest book, Losing Sight (coming 2/11 on Generous Press). We have guest host Shirae Ravenell from Curls in the Hood, an avid reader and journalist taking the helm to talk to Tati about her inspiration for the book, her plans for the series, …

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Season 6, Episode 9: The Reluctant Romantic (ft. Jsin Graham) 1:54:29

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Happy New Year! Yaki and Tati are back from the holiday break. We have a great interview with author Jsin Graham, contemporary fiction and sometimes romance author. We talk about his procss, his catalog, and how poetry led him to a life . About Jsin:Jsin Graham is a communication strategist by day, who pens unapologetically real and tactile fiction…

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Episode 70: "From Ground Zero" and 2024 in Review 1:17:24

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As the genocide in Gaza tragically continues, so does Palestinian resilience and resistance, including and especially in artistry and cinema. Now set to release nationwide in theaters January 3rd, via Watermelon Pictures, with legendary director Michael Moore as its executive producer, From Ground Zero, a compilation of 22 documentaries from Gaza a…

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Season 6, Episode 8: A Caribbean Christmas Story (A collab w/ Tim Tim Bwa Fik!) 1:07:48

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Grab your Sorrel and your Black Cake! This special episode of Romance in Colour is in conjunction with Maella K of Tim Tim Bwa Fik! and The Merry Caribbean Christmas Project. This project features 5 authors from various Caribbean countries, writing Christmas romance in various subgenres, written both English and French. Featured on the podcast are:…

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Season 6, Episode 7: A Month of Sundays (ft. Jade Olivia) 1:45:29

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We are back! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! It's the start of the holiday season and we are in full swing! Our author interview is with indie debut author Jade Olivia. We talk to this Philly native about her inspiration for writing, her process and the characters of her debut A Month of Sundays. About Jade: Jade Olivia is a Pennsylvania-based a…

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The Middle Geeks Episode 69: Jaylee Hamidi on their Career and "How to Die Alone" 43:16

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Jaylee Hamidi (they/she) has made significant history in their supporting role on Nathasha Rothwell's Hulu series How to Die Alone as "Allie." A queer, Kurdish-Iranian-Chinese actor, Hamidi has made history as one of the first major Kurdish actors in a major network show, getting to showcase some of her culture and providing groundbreaking represen…

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Season 6, Episode 6: Stroke of Luck (ft. Phoenix Collins) 1:17:52

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Another week. Another Podcast. We have an amazing interview with indie author Phoenix Collins. This LA native has an amazing broad catalogue across all romance genres. We talk about her writing process, her books, and the inspiration behind her billionaire romance Stroke of Luck. About Phoenix: Phoenix Collins is a multi-genre romance author from L…

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Season 6, Episode 5: Creating Joyful Series (ft. Teralyn Mitchell) 28:18

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Note: This is an abbreviated episode of Romance in Colour. It is post-election in the states and we need a reset. As always, practice self care. We need JOY! And what better joy than to get into a romance. This week we have an interview with Teralyn Mitchell, romance and fantasy author and creator of the Rosa Oaks Series. We talk about her series, …

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Season 6, Episode 4: Sin-less City Romance (Ft. EK Woodland) 1:40:45

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This episode, we interview author EK Woodland, a Vegas based romance author delivering sweet and "sinless" romance based in Sin City. About EK: 2023 Romance Includes You Finalist, E.K. Woodland is an author of closed-door and clean romance novellas. Her hometown of Las Vegas serves as the inspiration for the settings of most of her stories. In her …

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Season 6, Episode 3: Love and Sportsball (ft. Meka James) 2:08:51

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What do you get when you mix sports romance with a writer who knows nothing about sports? Well, you get gold! We talk to author Meka James about her latest for Afterglow books, Love and Sportsball. Going from Indie to Traditional publishing, we discuss Meka's journey as an author and her creative process. For more on Meka and her catalog of books, …

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Episode 68: 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 SPOILER Review 1:37:44

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The Rings of Power Season 2 has concluded, and we have back on our friend Arezou to go through all the details of the riveting sophomore outing of this take on J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium. But on that note, just how canonically faithful is the series, or does it take too many deviations from the source material? Either way, we discuss and praise t…

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Season 6 Episode 2: Love at Second Sight (ft. Ayoka B) 1:52:13

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This episode, we talk to debut poet turned romance author Ayoka B, a DC girl living in Costa Rica. We talk about her process, the inspiration for her debut, and what romance means to her. About Ayoka B.: Ayoka's debut novel, Love At Second Sight, is a love story which follows the journey of FMC Shane, a Single Mom and poet. Written in descriptive p…

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Season 6, Episode 1: Emotional Charades (Ft. Taylor Bianca B) 1:28:53

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Welcome back! We can't believe we are 6 seasons in. And we start it off with a bang with an interview with indie debut author Taylor Bianca B. We talk her process and her inspiration for her debut Emotional Charades. Tati and Yaki fill you in on their summer as well as the goals for the upcoming podcast year. In Watching Romance, we talk Terri McMi…

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Episode 67: Star Wars: The Acolyte Season 1 Review 1:14:04

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Leslye Headland's The Acolyte, streaming on Disney+, is unique in more ways than one. As one of the most diverse Star Wars series, in front of and behind the scenes, with writers like the SWANA and Turkish Kor Adana, it presents a bold story in the era of The High Republic, showcasing the mistakes made by those in power and the reverberations for o…

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Gratitude and Growth: Season Finale Discussions on Mental Health, Racism, and Future Endeavors 42:27

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As we close the curtain on this season of "Eboni Queens of NH," we want to express our deep gratitude for your unwavering support and engagement. Your commitment to our podcast has fueled our passion for discussing crucial topics around mental health, racism, and personal well-being. In our final episode of the season, we delved into the importance…

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Season 5, Episode 19: the 7-10 Split (Season Finale ft. Karmen Lee) 2:14:02

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Well, season 5 is a wrap! And we ended it and pride month with a bang and author Karmen Lee, as we talked about her sapphic bowling romance and trad pub debut The 7-10 Split. In Watching Romance, Yaki and Tati do a Bridgerton, Season 3 recap. And in Reading Romance, Tati talks all things writer/reader etiquette as well as a few PRIDe/Summer recomme…

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Perspectives on Friendship, Healing, and Overcoming Historical Trauma with Renee Rouse 48:53

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In this powerful episode, we dive deep into discussions about mental health, racism, and healing modalities. Our guest, Pastor Renee Rouse, a member of the New Hampshire Black Women's Health Project and the Haitian community center, joins us to shed light on the impact of patriarchy and white supremacy on women of color. Pastor Renee draws parallel…

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Season 5, Episode 18: One and Done (ft. Frederick Smith) 2:17:12

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NOTE: THis podcast is LONG, ok? LOL Happy Pride, babies! We kick off the month with an interview with author Frederick Smith. We talk about his new romance, One and Done, set in the world of higher education featuring Black romance. In Heart Topics (our new name for our segement), we talk about a lot of reality TV stuff including, Pastor Jamal Brya…

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Episode 66: 'We Are Lady Parts' Season 2 Review 1:17:23

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Our favorite costume designer Isa joins us once again to review one of our all-time favorite series, Nida Manzoor's We Are Lady Parts, starring a British Muslim women punk band comprising of frontwoman Saira (Sarah Kameela Impey), lead guitarist Amina (Anjana Vasan), bassist Bisma (Faith Omole), drummer Ayesha (Juliette Motamed), and band manager M…

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Mental Health, Racism, and Family Bonds 39:19

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Join us as we engage in an open and honest conversation about our personal experiences with depression, coping mechanisms, and the intersection between mental health and racism. We also delve into the importance of family, community, and the need to check in with each other for mental health support. In sharing our stories, we find strength in our …

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Episode 65: Author Rania Hanna on 'The Jinn Daughter' 50:25

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In her debut novel, The Jinn Daughter, Syrian-American author Rania Hanna weaves together a family tale based in stories of oral tradition across the Arab world. In telling stories with the Jinn, she seeks to tell a fundamentally human story. We discuss Rania's foray into the book world, how she aimed to tell stories on her own terms, and what she …

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Self-Care and Mental Health with Grace Robertson 32:51

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In this episode of Eboni Queens of NH, we are joined by special guest Grace Robertson, a nurse practitioner specializing in mental health services. The conversation delves into the vital importance of understanding oneself and addressing underlying issues for mental and physical well-being. Grace shares her expertise in treating the whole person an…

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Season 5, Episode 17: The Oath on Audio (ft. TM Richardson) 1:07:54

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We are back from a long break and for good reason! Tati (aka TM Richardson) is here to talk about the audio release of The Oath, her first indie offering which is a WhyChoose romance. Narrated by the great Lacy Laurel In Watching Romance, we get excited about Bridgerton and Interview with the Vampire. In Reading Romance, Tati gives a rundown of the…

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Unpacking Mental Health and Racism 36:56

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Welcome to the Eboni Queens of New Hampshire Podcast! In our very first episode, we, the women of Eboni Queens of NH will discuss the unfair portrayal of our community in the media and stress the importance of not judging people based on looks. We get real about the challenges black women face, from racial profiling to mental health issues, and we …