Best Yolanda Lewis Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 019 Beauty Unmuted: Redefining Positive Body Image 37:59

1M ago37:59

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What happens when your body changes—and the world still expects you to stay the same? In this 20th (and final!) episode of Season 2 of Softspaces Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Dr. Patrice Little to talk about what it really means to redefine beauty and come home to your body after life, trauma, and healing reshape it. For the first time, I’m s…

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Ep.19 Unmuted Boundaries: How to set clear boundaries in sisterhood 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Can you set boundaries without risking your relationships? So many of us struggle with setting and keeping boundaries—especially in close relationships like sisterhood. We worry about how they’ll be received, if they’ll create tension, or if we’ll be seen as distant or selfish. But boundaries don’t push people away—they protect what matters. In thi…

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Ep. 018 Get the rest you need: Stop feeling bad about getting rest 15:54

3M ago15:54

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Why do we feel guilty for resting? Somewhere along the way, we started believing that rest has to be earned, that slowing down makes us lazy, and that if we’re not constantly productive, we’re somehow falling behind. But the truth? Rest is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, we’re unpacking: ✨ Why we feel guilty ab…

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Ep. 017 Lead with intention: Daily Habits that make a Great Leader 18:06

3M ago18:06

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"Great Leadership Starts with Daily Habits." It’s not just about making big moves—it’s about the small, intentional choices you make every day that define your leadership. In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, I’m breaking down the leadership rituals that build confidence, resilience, and lasting impact. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, …

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Ep. 016 When mom works - the juggle is real! Finding balance without losing yourself 20:04

3M ago20:04

20:04

Can you really balance motherhood, work, and still have a life of your own? The juggle is real, and if you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, you’re not alone. In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, we’re talking about the reality of being a working mom and a leader—and what balance actually looks like (hint: it’s not about doing more). I’m sharing: …

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Ep. 015 Trauma doesn't define you: How to heal and create a fresh start 27:26

3M ago27:26

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Ever wonder if your past could be the foundation for a beautiful new beginning? In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, "Trauma Doesn't Define You: How to Heal and Create a Fresh Start," I invite you to explore how the experiences that once hurt can ultimately guide us toward healing. With heartfelt insights and practical tools, we talk about transf…

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Ep. 014 Healing your inner Child: Reparenting with Self-compassion 17:58

3M ago17:58

17:58

Ever wonder if you could be the caring parent to yourself that you always needed? In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, we get real about reparenting—learning how to nurture your inner child so you can finally heal old wounds and grow into your truest self. I share personal insights and down-to-earth strategies for recognizing the parts of you tha…

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Ep. 013 Trigger Warnings: How to Transform Pain into Power 19:15

4M ago19:15

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Let’s talk trigger warnings—those signals that remind us our pain isn’t random, but a call for deeper understanding. In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, we explore how trigger warnings can be more than just caution labels. They’re invitations to dig into what’s really happening inside, and even to turn that discomfort into a source of personal p…

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Ep. 012 Leading Beyond the Ego: How to Drive Compassionate Change and Healing in the Workplace 22:12

4M ago22:12

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In this powerful episode of Softspaces Podcast, we unmask narcissistic leadership and explore transformative strategies for creating a more compassionate work environment. Learn how to lead beyond the ego and drive authentic change by embracing empathy, self-awareness, and mindful communication. Whether you’re a leader navigating challenging dynami…

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Ep. 011 - Why Adult Friendships Feel Hard and How to Build Them 20:40

4M ago20:40

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Have you ever found yourself saying, “No new friends,” or wondering why making connections as an adult feels so complicated? In this first episode of Season 2 of Softspaces Podcast, we’re diving into the challenges of adult friendships and why they’re often shaped by our past experiences. ✨ In this episode, we’ll explore: How childhood wounds and a…

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Ep. 010 Why We Numb: Finding Your Way Back Home to Heal 20:32

6M ago20:32

20:32

In this final episode of Season 1, we explore the hidden ways we numb ourselves to avoid pain and discomfort. From procrastination to emotional detachment, these survival responses may feel protective, but they often keep us from living fully. Together, we’ll uncover the subtle ways we disconnect, why it happens, and how we can gently come back hom…

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Ep. 009 Breaking the Cycle: Healing Your Generational Patterns 28:03

6M ago28:03

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Breaking generational patterns isn’t just about rejecting the old—it’s about choosing what comes next. In this heartfelt conversation with my sister and cousin, we dive into the generational cycles we witnessed, the ones we chose to break, and the intentional steps we’re taking to heal. In this Softspaces episode, we discuss: - Identifying generati…

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Ep. 008 Protect Your Peace: How words matter and heal relationships 24:02

6M ago24:02

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Your words carry the power to protect your peace and heal your relationships. In this episode of Softspaces, we delve into the transformative impact of mindful communication. You’ll discover: + How the way you speak can affect your emotional well-being and others'. + Practical strategies for using words to set boundaries and nurture healthy connect…

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Ep. 007 - Invisible Wounds: How Trauma Shapes Our Reactions 19:13

6M ago19:13

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Ever wonder why certain situations hit harder than others or why your emotions feel so overwhelming sometimes? In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about the invisible wounds we all carry—the life experiences that quietly shape our reactions, choices, and relationships. You’ll hear how to recognize emotional pa…

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Ep. 006 Betrayal Hurts: Overcoming the Deep Wounds of Broken Trust 24:36

7M ago24:36

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Betrayal strikes at the core of who we are, breaking trust and leaving us with deep emotional wounds. In this episode of Softspaces Podcast, we explore the pain of betrayal and the path to healing. Discover why betrayal is so devastating, how to begin trusting yourself and others again, and how to find hope in the aftermath of broken relationships.…

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Ep. 005 Healing Beyond Survival: Restoring Your Soul After Trauma 34:55

7M ago34:55

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In this episode of Softspaces, we’re unpacking the powerful journey from merely surviving to truly healing emotionally and spiritually. When we go through trauma, it’s natural to disconnect as a way to survive. But while survival mode keeps us safe in hard times, it also shuts down parts of us that need healing. To move forward, we need to reconnec…

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Ep. 004 Am I Really Healing? Signs You're on the Path to Wholeness 24:09

7M ago24:09

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Ever wondered if you’re truly healing or just surviving? 🤔 In this week’s episode of Softspaces, we explore the subtle, yet powerful, signs that real healing is happening—even when it feels like nothing’s changing. We talk about choosing peace over old patterns, celebrating small wins, and honoring the growth happening beneath the surface. Your hea…

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Ep. 003 Sisterhood Unmuted: Holding Space for Growth (without Judgement) 19:08

7M ago19:08

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In this heartfelt episode of Softspaces, we dive into the sacred bond of sisterhood—where vulnerability, growth, and love meet. Join me as I sit down with my own sister to explore how we’ve navigated the complexities of learning and re-learning how to hold space for each other’s growth. We share our personal journey of finding ways to support one a…

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Ep. 002 Exhausted by Trauma Healing (and How to Recharge) 24:01

7M ago24:01

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In this episode of Softspaces, we’re diving into the exhaustion that often accompanies trauma processing and healing. 🧘🏽‍♀️💤 You’ve taken steps to heal, but why does it sometimes leave you feeling so drained? If you’re navigating your healing journey and wondering why you feel more exhausted than ever, you’re not alone. Host Yolanda Lewis explores …

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Ep.001 Why you need soft spaces and I do too! 17:01

8M ago17:01

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In this inaugural episode, Yolanda Lewis introduces Softspaces and dives deep into why having a "soft space" is essential for both you and her. Get ready for an intimate and real conversation about why we all need moments to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Yolanda opens up about her personal journey to creating soft spaces, what it means to embrace …

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Daughter Dialogues season two: Reflection 44:46

4y ago44:46

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Announcing the end of season two, Daughter Dialogues will return on Thursdays in September (postponed until February 2022). This episode includes observations in review of season two, listener comments, podcast statistics, announcements of live virtual events to interact with the Daughters, and a season three preview. Hear the status of breaking th…

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Yolanda Bogan: Psychologist. Croatan Indian patriot. Health and racism pandemics. 1:17:33

4y ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Yolanda discusses her Croatan Native American Revolutionary War patriot Ephraim Manuel, son of 7th great grandfather Nicholas Manuel who was enslaved with his wife Bungey, both being of African descent in Elizabeth City County, Virginia; Nicholas migrating to Croatan territory in Samson County, North Carolina after he was freed from slavery in 1718…

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Carol Hector-Harris: Journalist. Never enslaved Africa born patriot, Ghana. 1:44:44

4y ago1:44:44

1:44:44

Carol talks about descending from Quock Martrick, born in 1756 Ghana, Africa, who served with George Washington in the American Revolution and was with Benedict Arnold when he left his post; spending three years searching for Quock’s slave master, assuming he had one as always taught in school about blacks in America, but never finding one; going b…

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Dawn Dance: Brain trauma survivor. I’m not “nothing” anymore. 1:21:43

4y ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Dawn discusses surviving multiple traumatic brain conditions; being called both a honkey and the “N-word” as a Creole mixed race child growing up in California; being a Georgetown University 272 slave descendant; and descending from Marie Therese Coin Coin, a slave owner of African descent who was herself formerly enslaved, seeming like cannibalism…

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True Lewis: Veteran. Women shouldn’t be in the military. 58:10

4y ago58:10

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True talks about her family legacy of four generations of firstborns, with her being the first woman, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces; joining the U.S. Army despite her “mom” (grandmother) and birth father feeling that women should not be in the military but with the support of her "dad" (grandfather), the ultimate decision maker; becoming a food …

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Marcia Lamar: Travel Manager. Yank, white Frank’s black nickname troubles. 1:31:47

4y ago1:31:47

1:31:47

Marcia talks about how the Clotilda, the last ship that transported slaves after their trade from Africa was abolished, carried the captives who bought land to create Africatown in Alabama, where her father lived; disheartened learning her ancestors did not come from the Clotilda; her pipe smoking maternal great grandmother, Deland, chopping off a …

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Girl, Embrace It! 34:38

4y ago34:38

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Girlfriend, let’s talk - Shalimar J In this episode, Shalimar J reflects back on the catalyst behind Girl Embrace It TV. As it happens with any journey toward reinvention and growth, Shalimar found her spark of inspiration to pay it forward during one of her lowest points in life. Shalimar explains how, at the same time she was going through her ow…

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Karen Harmon: Pianist, scientific editor. Proud to descend from bold women. 1:14:48

4y ago1:14:48

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Karen talks about great aunt Bernice Gaines Hughes, the first black female Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Armed Forces, serving in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in England and France WWII, aviation cadet; maternal 2nd great grandmother arriving in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1862 as a fugitive slave, a nurse in the Battle of Glorieta Pass, cas…

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Gabrielle Burrell: Acadian’s towering Daughter. Braving shyness, descendants’ ties. 35:28

4y ago35:28

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Gabrielle shares how towering over her family at 6’2”, she struggled to overcome nervousness about joining the Daughters of the American Revolution in which she discovered new-found black and white relatives who were members that share descendancy from her Acadian Revolutionary War patriot Pierre Richard whose descendant Telismar Richard, a Frenchm…

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Nicka Smith: Ancestry consultant, Cherokee slave owner’s descendant, Nation citizen. 1:17:45

4y ago1:17:45

1:17:45

Nicka Sewell-Smith discusses attaining her Cherokee Nation citizenship; being a descendant of Cherokee Old Settler Chief John Rogers Jr., who by force, reproduced with her 4th great grandmother Annie May, of African descent and enslaved by another Cherokee, resulting in their daughter Martha May who became a teacher; Martha’s son, Isaac Rogers, enl…

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Pazetta Mallette: Mathematician, Native American History Orator, Best All-Around. 1:33:34

4+ y ago1:33:34

1:33:34

Pazetta shares oral history about growing up in Boyce, Louisiana on a former plantation, living in the caretaker’s home with slave cabins on the property; her Choctaw Indian great grandmother Milly being traded by an Indian chief, possibly her father, for a horse as a child; her great grandfather, Revolutionary War patriot descendant Captain Henry …

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Leslie McKesson: Equity Professor. Theodosia’s two Revolutionary War husbands. 1:42:42

4+ y ago1:42:42

1:42:42

Leslie talks about Theodosia, who ran off with cousin and Leslie’s Revolutionary War patriot, William Dula (Dooley) of Irish descent, leaving her first husband, Revolutionary War patriot John Patrick McMullan, and their children without divorcing; the McMullan family being told that Theodosia died; learning her long-time white friend and colleague …

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Karen Batchelor: First black DAR member. It took a village. 1:38:37

4+ y ago1:38:37

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Karen discusses being admitted to the DAR in 1977 as the first known black member by defying resistance within the society; inquiring about admission to the DAR by writing local chapters, upon the suggestion of archivist and friend Margaret Ward; not knowing if there were other black members, reaching out to two Detroit, Michigan chapters, sharing …

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Karen Batchelor: First black DAR member. Genealogical pioneer. 1:00:40

4+ y ago1:00:40

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Karen talks about discovering her white Revolutionary War patriot William Hood, who earned her place as the first black woman to be admitted to the DAR; her white maternal great grandmother Jennie Daisy Hood marrying black Prince Albert Weaver, in 1889 Ohio; Jennie’s mother not allowing her to bring her children with her to visit because they were …

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Karen Batchelor: First black DAR member. Somebody has to. 59:34

4+ y ago59:34

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Karen shares stories about how her childhood shaped her into a pioneer having the courage and resilience to defeat opposition she faced when applying to become the first black member of the DAR; her parents being fervent civil rights activists and requiring her to ride a bus one and a half hours each way to integrate a school "because somebody has …

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Daughter Dialogues season two: Preview 6:17

4+ y ago6:17

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Starting off Black History Month with the first black member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Karen Batchelor, Daughter Dialogues returns for season two on the first Thursday of February! Learn what to expect to hear from Karen and from other black members of the DAR who descend from men and women who fought for the independence of the …

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Breaking up with Comparison with Yolanda Mercer 25:34

4+ y ago25:34

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Girlfriend, let’s talk - Yolanda Mercer In this episode, Reva speaks with Yolanda D. Mercer of Raleigh, North Carolina. She has a love of ministry, consulting, and coaching individuals to discover their hidden gifts. As a licensed educator, counselor, and minister, it is her passion to empower others. She is also the author of three books: Hidden, …

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Relationship Trauma 39:55

4+ y ago39:55

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Reva hart, host. interviews Sia Moiwa. Sia is the CEO and founder of Instrument of God Ministries, LLC where she is called to inspire, motivate and equip Individuals that have been bound by the traumas of life to heal and walk into their God-given wholeness. While serving as a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (CTRC), Sia’s clients have experienced t…

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Daughter Dialogues season one: Reflection 59:17

4+ y ago59:17

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Announcing the end of season one, Daughter Dialogues will return on the 1st Thursday of February at the start of Black History Month. This episode includes observations in review of season one, listener comments and shout outs to social media followers, podcast statistics, announcements of live virtual events to interact with the Daughters and the …

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Charlotte Chatfield: Veteran. White female ancestor's black child, 1871. 1:13:26

4+ y ago1:13:26

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Charlotte shares stories about her white great-great-great-grandmother who had a child with a black man and descended from Revolutionary War patriot William Lindsey Durham whose grandson is the namesake of the city in North Carolina; and her Welsh ancestry, descending from free people of color of Chatham County, North Carolina who trace back to pat…

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Bianca Alexander: Global educator, principal. Creole colorism, classism. 1:33:25

4+ y ago1:33:25

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Bianca talks about leading schools in the Middle East; and her Creole culture in which cousins intermarried to remain fair complexioned and preserve their culture, her grandmother deciding to passe blanc (pass for white), being adamant about not being African, and being shunned by her family because she had less European features than her siblings …

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Sharri Phillips: Farmer’s Daughter. Fueling Lincoln’s assassin, Christiana Riot. 1:38:59

4+ y ago1:38:59

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Sharri talks about her family’s effect on Abraham Lincoln’s assassin during an intertwined story concerning the Fugitive Slave Act, negotiated by her maternal relative U.S. Senator Henry Clay, inciting the Christiana Riot in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania where her paternal ancestors were protecting fugitive slaves; Frederick Douglass assisting her…

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Stephani Miller: Life Coach. Exposing falsified and denied oral histories. 55:32

4+ y ago55:32

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Stephani talks about how her Revolutionary War patriot James Due was not Scottish but instead a black man living with a white woman; and proving that her ancestor Vilmont Schexnayder was born to Norbert, a white man who had a child with a slave, which Norbert’s descendants denied. She discusses growing up in San Jose, California; working as a pedia…

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Mama’s Reclaim your peace with Tina Sullivan 24:43

4+ y ago24:43

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Reva hart, host intereviews Tina Sullivan.Tina Sullivan is the founder and Owner of Mamas Arc, an organization through which she helps struggling moms discover their God given identity and reclaim peace in their lives. She does so by helping them take small courageous steps that lead to their goals and vision in life.Being a mom is a tough job. As …

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Shelley Murphy: From survivor to Jefferson’s enslaved laborers researcher. 1:30:04

4+ y ago1:30:04

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Shelley tells about her journey from surviving as a high school drop-out, victim of domestic abuse, and a young single mother to earning her doctorate and becoming a University of Virginia researcher, investigating president Thomas Jefferson’s beloved university and the enslaved laborers who built it. She talks about growing up in Grand Rapids, Mic…

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A’Lelia Bundles: Madam C.J. Walker and a Family Legacy of Pioneers 2:03:00

4+ y ago2:03:00

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Author of the biography that inspired Self Made, the Netflix series about her great-great-grandmother Madam C. J. Walker, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, activist and hair care industry pioneer, A’Lelia Bundles talks about her direct lineal descent from two Revolutionary War patriots through her biological grandmother Fairy Mae Bryant who was adop…

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HER STORY: KIMBERLY LEWIS 23:40

4+ y ago23:40

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Reva Hart, host Open up the platform for "My Story" testimony take over. Kimberly J. Lewis is the CEO of Kimberly J. Enterprise, under which she has founded One Weak Too Strong Ministries and Holy Kiss Cosmetics. Kimberly J is a Minister, Mentor, Change Strategist, Certified Life Coach, and Empowerment Speaker. Her professional experience extends t…

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Holly Henderson: Autism Advocate. Ancestors’ genetic morse code. 1:10:42

4+ y ago1:10:42

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Holly discusses raising three Uniquely Special children on the Autism Spectrum, each with accompanying health challenges, after leaving her position as a gubernatorial appointee working as the Deputy Director of Communications for BWI Airport and subsequently being selected to be the Director of Communications for the Maryland Transit Administratio…

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Adrienne Abiodun: Part 2. Overcoming generational shame. 44:11

4+ y ago44:11

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Adrienne talks about how she discovered that the black man listed as the father on her grandfather's birth certificate was a lie but instead was a white man named James Moffett from 1924 segregated Mississippi; working through generational shame, anger and pain about her slave owning white ancestry; her grandfather's connection to Revolutionary War…

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Teaching Children Financial literacy with Reva Hart & Towannia Bonaparte 23:20

4+ y ago23:20

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Reva Hart, host and Towannia talk about teaching our children financial literacy. Towannia is the CEO of Six Seeds, a company that offers a diverse range of services to help individuals with their finances, budgets, credit education, and financial literacy.Towannia is also an author and advocate for financial literacy in local schools. This include…

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