The Melanin 360 Podcast
The Melanin 360 Podcast was created to make a little space for us to let our afros, braids, weaves, locs - or whatever you're rockin' - down and just have some good ol fashioned fun, and learn a little something in the process with some amazing guests that I respect and admire. I promise to cut to the chase and give you this podcast straight with not a lot of chaser.
Episodes
62 episodes
Whoo! We Had A Time Last Month Y'all!
I am so excited to tell you all about my experience at the 5th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival! I had such an amazing time connecting with other black podcasters and content creators and exchanging knowledge and information.&nbs...
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1:05:10
Finally, I Tell My Story...
Y'all know how I've said before, "one day I'll tell you my story"? Well, today I'm sharing a very personal and traumatic peice of my story. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, my guest, local baker and entrepreneur Brea...
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1:25:05
You Could've At Least Asked Me Tho....!
This week, I invite Morgan Williams of the I Vow Podcast on the show to unpack a clip from the Social Proof Podcast that talked about the ettiequte around inviting your friends to outings. Are you obligated to invite all of them all of th...
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Don't Call Me Carlee!
This week I go on a solo rant about some of the responses and reactions I've seen and heard regarding the fabricated dissapearance of Carlee Russell. I have LOTS to say and y'all KNOW I'm never afraid to share it! So tune in and let...
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22:18
Help A Sista Out!
It's no secret that homelessness is an epidemic that is plaguing not only my hometown of Washington, DC, but every city across America. Once you throw mental illness into the mix, its a recipe for an even larger problem. Thi...
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50:33
Yes, Your Black CAN Crack!
What it do Black People!? This episode is all about skin care - the do's and don'ts and the tips and tricks to keeping your black beautiful and your melanin moisturized!Licensed esthetician Essence Coleman stops by to spill the tea from...
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49:43
Hitting The Reset Button...
If "life be life-ing" was a podcast episode, this would be it! This week I'm dropping some gems about what to do when life decides to. be a _________ (insert whatever word you choose) and derail even your most carefully made plans. ...
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What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You...
What it do y'all! On this week's episode, my girlfriend Shawna stops by so we can discuss the mental toll it takes on a person to be healthy all their lives and then receive a life altering diagnosis. We also delve into health dispa...
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47:43
Mask Off!
This week's episodes is all about ripping the mask off and embracing our insecurities and flaws. I hope that by the end of this show, we all recognize that the things that we tend to be the most insecure about are the things that make us ...
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34:33
Parents Just Don't Understand (Neither Do We!)
It's another solo rant! Y'all asked for it and I'm obliging!This week, we discuss how our relationships do and SHOULD change with our parents as we get older and move into different phases of our lives. In my opinion, I thin...
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27:30
Celebrating MY Queens!
Welcome to Women's History Month! This week, I thought it fitting to pay homage to some of the beautiful and talented Queens who have shaped and molded me throughout the years, whether they know it or not. Some of these women I know...
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53:49
Black History IS American History!
I am so excited to again be joined by the women of the Ft. Washington Maryland Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as well as Mr. Ra Shabazz, Black Culture Specialist and Miss Ashton Washington, a local high school senior. In ...
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1:37:22
How Far Have We REALLY Come?
I am so excited to be joined by this women of the Ft. Washington Maryland Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as well as Mr. Ra Shabazz, Black Culture Specialist. In recognition of Black History Month, we have a very r...
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What About Your Friends??
Welcome to Black History Month and "Love Month"! This week we're talking about friends and friendship - what it means to have solid friendships and learning how to let some friends go. As usual, I go on my "solo rant" and gi...
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34:40
Melanin on Melanin!
This week, Talibah Thomas, author of "Melanin Is...A Coloring Book For All Shades of Black and Brown", stops by the podcast! We talk about what was her inspiration behind coloring "outside of the lines" and creating a coloring book and what she...
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51:33
What We NOT Gon' Do Is.....!!
What it do y'all!! I'm back for the new year and this rant is all about what we will NOT be featuring in 2023!! So get those boxes, packing tape and labels ready because we're about to return some stuff to sender!! Happy New Y...
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Holiday Check In!
It's' the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? Your girl just wants to check in on everyone to make sure you're mentally and emotionally okay going into the holiday season. While it's definitely a time to turn up, it's also a ...
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26:48
Wine-ing Down 2022!
Can you believe we had a WSET (Wine & Spirirt Education Trust Level 3) on the show? That's right! Nia Ruth, owner of the Nia Ruth Wine Club stops by the podcast and we talk about ALL THINGS wine!! She also dishes on how she crea...
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50:59
Calling All Black Podcasters!
On this episode, I interviewed Corey Gumbs, CEO and Founder of The Black Podcasters Association and Black Label Media, LLC. Corey and I discuss everything thing from our love of 90's New York hip hop to creating safe and creative spaces f...
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1:29:33
Stripes and...Polka Dots?
Content creator and author of the Balls of Beauty Blog, Kisha No E, stops by the podcast! And we discuss ALL THINGS fashion! She even convinces me to try pairing leapord and plaid...but I'm not so sure! We also discuss her blog and ...
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1:09:38
Imposter Syndrome
On this week's show, I'm giving y'all one of my solo rants! And I've decided to talk about Imposter Syndrome. Now, IFYYK, but if you don't, I will break down what Imposter Syndrome, be transparent about my own struggles with it, and...
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42:08
A She-ro In The Making!
Hollywood screenwriter, director and comic book author Shequeta Smith comes through to tell us all about her company Shero Comics. We also talk about how comics and cos play are now the norm in our community, where at one one time it wasn...
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41:26
Get Out of The "Rat Race"!
Author, entrepreneur and BOSS CHICK Gena Lofton of Lofton Sports stops by the podcast this week!! Gena tells us her amazing story of coming of age in LA's foster care system to owning several properties and businesses, becoming an author ...
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54:59
Everybody "H.O.P.O.N."!
The community leaders and entrepreneurs from DMV based H.O.P.O.N. (Helping Our People Out Now) drop by to tell us not only about their organization and what they're doing in the community, but also their thoughts on what communities of color ne...
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51:18
Ain't This 'Bout A B.Y.T.C.H.? (Building Your Trojan Creative Horse)
Author and entreprenuer Dawn Williams is this week's guest, and she's got something for us AND Big Mama! Not only has Dawn written The B.Y.T.C.H. Book (Building Your Trojan Creative Horse), which chronicles her triumphs and misadventures ...
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