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Slow Traveling Soul Sister

DaniLew of SelfishMe Travel

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The Ethos of a Retired Nomad, Slow Traveling while Black and Solo. Yes, DaniLew is doing the darn thing! She retired at age 55 from the Information Technology sector and is now forging ahead in her second career as a small business owner (SelfishMe Travel) while living her dream of traveling the world slowly, solo and Black. Who is DaniLew and what makes her tick? What is slow travel? How does she deal with being the “only one” on the road? How did she retire early? Where is she now, where h ...
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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Welcome to Flourish in the Foreign, the ultimate ex-pat, travel, and wellness podcast for Black women thriving abroad. The podcast showcases how living abroad can be a pathway to wellness in all aspects--financial, physical, mental, and professional. It empowers aspiring and current ex-pats to move abroad with intention, cultivate a sustainable life abroad and live a life well-lived abroad on their own terms. Join Christine Job as she shares these fascinating stories of incredible Black wome ...
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Her Travel Experience is a travel company specializing in group travel for Black women. This podcast is an extension of HerTravelExperience.com where we discuss various hot topics, wellness and travel tips, and experiences of Black women. Join our community today. Join the Experience: hertravelexperience.com Follow Us: instagram.com/hertravelexperience facebook.com/hertravelexperience Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hertravelexperience/support
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Honeys (Black women 40+) are out here embarking on new adventures, grabbing happiness, and living unapologetically… because it’s good over here! IT'S GOOD OVER HERE takes listeners into the delicious adventures in Honeyland! It’s a celebration of how good it can get on the other side of 40—across career, life and love. In each episode, our Head Honey Felicia Pride, a writer / director blazing trails as a Honey in Hollywood, chats with fellow 40+ dynamos across backgrounds and disciplines abo ...
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Welcome to Grown and Growing — your favorite podcast for women who know that life in your 40s (and beyond) is just getting started! This is your safe, relatable space where we talk about it all: relationships, kids, health, career, sex, travel, and everything in between. Join two vibrant, unapologetic Black women as we share fun, candid conversations about navigating life’s ups and downs while owning every stage of our growth. Think of us as your girlfriends who keep it real, laugh hard, and ...
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In this interview show, host Lisette Austin talks to diverse women who have found creative ways to travel more. Their inspiring stories and experiences provide helpful tips and resources, and practical advice for making dream travel a reality.
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Two Girls, One Mic is your new favorite podcast! 💕 Besties Ciree and Nunu started with marathon phone calls about EVERYTHING—latest music, wild travel stories, and navigating life as young Black women—and decided to share those vibes with YOU. Join us as we dive into friendship, adulthood, DMV culture, and all the hilarious, heartfelt, and real conversations in between. Grab your headphones, sit back, and let’s chat like we’ve been friends forever.
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Max and Shannon, Howard University School of Business Alum and friends of 20+ years, share their unique opinions and experiences while exploring topics on sports, wealth and travel. We highlight winning ways of athletes and organizations, examine what wealth means and how to achieve it, and provide tips for some of our favorite travel destinations. So if you love sports, are looking to build wealth and are always awaiting your next adventure...then you definitely want to see what we have in ...
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On That Note

Laina Rauma & Roberta Moradfar

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Obsessed with fragrances but tired of scrolling through boring reviews? It’s not easy wanting to smell delicious 24/7. Fashion entrepreneur Laina Rauma and beauty expert Roberta Moradfar reviews fragrances & how it ties into all aspects of our crazy lives- work & home, relationships & sex, travel, fashion, beauty, etc. Each weekly episode is a must for fragrance lovers seeking to tickle their curious noses with simple yet fun fragrance reviews packed with good vibes, RAW no-holds barred conv ...
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On She Goes

On She Goes

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On She Goes; a travel & lifestyle podcast made for women of color, by women of color. The goal of On She Goes is to uplift the voices of ALL women of color, and to encourage women of color to travel more confidently, more adventurously and more often. The On She Goes crew discusses a range of topics from, Traveling while Black, Representation in Mainstream Media, The Great Outdoors, Getting Paid to Travel, Politics, Transracial Adoption, Road Trips, Ancestry, Current Events and more.
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The Happy Black Woman Podcast

Rosetta Thurman

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Welcome to The Happy Black Woman Podcast for black women entrepreneurs who want it ALL! Learn more at: https://happyblackwomanpodcast.com Join your host Rosetta Thurman to get the inspiration, strategies, and “tough love” you need to manifest the life and business of your dreams.
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A Black Girls Journey

Evenie 'Evie' Poteau

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A podcast dedicated to highlighting the journeys of myself as an expat living in Bangkok, Thailand and black women around the world in the areas of business/entrepreneurship and travel in order to inspire and give black women the tools they need to take their journeys to the next level. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ablackgirlsjourney/support
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“Bee There. Do That.”

Yolanda Busbee Methvin

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A cultural food, travel and lifestyle podcast sharing everyday conversations about Food, Culture and Social Impact in Africa - MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA. Come catch a buzz with me; You'll leave with the munchies.....Promise!! I'm Yolanda Busbee!
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It's Layered Podcast

It's Layered Podcast

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Welcome to "It's Layered"! A podcast by two Zimbabwean girls living on two different continents and keeping their long-distance friendship of over 20 years thriving! Join them as they delve deeper into life, love and all things under the sun because in life... zvine malayers! (It’s Layered!)
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Her Best Life

Alynetta L Beck

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Are you tired of the rat race? Are you ready to live authentically? Are your ready to live your best life? Her Best Life is a global network of Black Women Bosses who are doing their own thang! Tune in to Her Best Life with host Alynetta Beck. She is the CEO of Her Best Life Empowerment and Her Travel Experience. She's an award winning business developer and success coach. And most importantly, she has been in your shoes and knows how to help you live your best life. Each week, she delivers ...
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Flourish in the Foreign is a podcast that celebrates, elevates & affirms the voices & stories of Black women living & flourishing abroad while exploring living abroad as a pathway to wellness. https://www.flourishintheforeign.com
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The Ripple: A Podcast from Wednesday Women

Wednesday Women & Ashley Laabs

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Welcome to The Ripple, where extraordinary women executives share their turning points, growing pains, breakthroughs, and triumphs to help you show up with confidence. Brought to you by Cofounder/Executive Producers Melissa Moody and Leslie Greenwood and hosted by Ashley Laabs (Composure Digital). This podcast is part of Wednesday Women - a company that spotlights extraordinary executives in an effort to raise visibility of women in our social feeds, keynotes, podcasts, and panels.
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Black Broads Abroad shines the spotlight on compelling and sometimes controversial Black expat women and those living in the African Diaspora. Hosted by Phelena Jean, a nearly 10 year expat, who has lived on four continents, with travel to over 40 countries in between. In 2011 she chunked the deuces to the U. S. of A and never looked back (except at that ass.) Listen in as we explore topics about, love, sex, culture, travel, business and interviews with dope ass Black broads all over the wor ...
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In 2008, Tanya Cook was one of the first black women to be elected to the Nebraska Legislature. Representing a uniquely diverse constituency and bringing a lifetime of international travel to the job, she discovered above all else, she was a black woman living in a red state. Through her unique perspective, she ponders the intersection of politics, race, culture, and Broadway (Lin-Manuel Miranda, specifically) in our daily lives.
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Rebloom Room

Rebloom Room

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Women of color, especially Black women are good at taking care of everyone but themselves. Rebloom Room is here to change that. We talk about self-care, travel, and all of the ways we can bring more joy into our lives right now.
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Welcome to "If Margarita's could talk"!, a captivating podcast hosted by Tracee Black. Join me as we dive into the ups and downs of navigating life after 40, exploring all things from health and wellness to relationships, social norms, and everything in-between. With heartfelt stories, expert interviews, and a dash of humor, I aim to inspire and empower our listeners to embrace this vibrant chapter of life, and it doesn’t hurt to have a margarita in hand! We are not just a fabulous podcast f ...
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Your American Money

Michelle Jackson

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I want to say that I've got money figured out...but, I don't. Girl Gone Frugal is a podcast for the woman who: is not naturally frugal, wants to change their financial life, eats kale, wants to travel, but needs some support and suggestions on their financial journey.
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Grating the Nutmeg

Connecticut Explored Magazine

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Connecticut is a small state with big stories. GTN episodes include top-flight historians, compelling first-person stories and new voices in Connecticut history. Executive Producers Mary Donohue, Walt Woodward, and Natalie Belanger look at the people and places that have made a difference in CT history. New episodes every two weeks. A joint production of Connecticut Explored magazine and the CT State Historian Emeritus.
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About the Journey

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, Oneika Raymond

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Who are we when we travel? About the Journey is a travel show about connecting more deeply to the places we visit, and in turn, ourselves. In Season 4, travel journalist and Marriott Bonvoy member Oneika Raymond explores how mindful travel has the power to change us: to nurture us, our relationships, and even the world around us. We’ll travel to four destinations known to transform those who visit —and by the end of each episode, you’ll have a full day’s itinerary to kick start your own well ...
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Femme Force

Rachael Paskvan

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Looking for a podcast where empowerment meets inspiration? Join me, Rachael Paskvan, and a lineup of extraordinary guests as we navigate the realms of personal growth, professional development, and celebrating the unique power of being a woman. In each episode, dive into authentic conversations that blend vulnerability with strength, offering listeners a front-row seat to stories of resilience, success, and breaking barriers. Whether discussing leadership, career journeys, or societal impact ...
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WOKELAND

The Simones

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The podcast about Oakland. A sonic cultural ode. From the locals to the transplants, the deep East to the Lower Bottoms, and the kickback to the function. Each month, we'll take a theme and dissect the different nuances of being Black in the Town from historical and current perspectives. Welcome to the land of the woke.
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Good Luck Sis

Good Luck Sis Podcast

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Welcome to the Good Luck Sis Podcast featuring Thati J and Elly , two successful proud Haitian-American women. They will discuss everything from, love, money, career, culture, travel, wellness, and education. Whether you are looking for advice on love, heartbreak, breaking generational curses and building generational wealth. THEY GOT YOU! Join them on every other Monday and let them guide you through life. IG: @goodlucksis_pod
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Welcome to where arrows fly, men run faster than light, women from other planets save the world, anti-heroes travel through time and a black man throws lightning. Here we review every episode of arrow with an honest and open minded eye, so sit back and enjoy. Cover art photo provided by Lena Rose on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@happilyabstract
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Bad Queers

Shana & Kris

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This podcast is for people who feel like they came out of the closet and got placed in a box. It’s time to put the u-haul theory to bed, and connect over being Bad Queers. Join Kris and Shana, fellow Bad Queers, to discuss breaking stereotypes, owning your identity and their unpopular queer opinions. Bad Queers will leave you both offended and inspired by the news, stories and advice about the very fluid, very real LGBTQ+ experience.
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Jumpseat Confessions

Jumpseat Confessions

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The Jumpseat. A short time of solitude for a flight attendant. We go from city to city experiencing life as young black women. Taking chances and never looking back. Prepare for takeoff, these are our confessions.
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Cruising | A Queer Documentary Podcast

Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jennifer McGinity

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A series about sapphic spaces, history, and culture. Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city, space, or LGBTQ+ icon and dive in. Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to every lesbian bar in the U.S., sharing the stories of the humans that run these spaces and the humans that call them a home. Season 2 features 14 more spaces, chronicling the current lesbian bar resurgence AND ...
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Black Life Abroad

Black Life Abroad

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There is a growing movement of U.S citizens moving and working abroad. Luckily due to current technology, it has become easier and easier to do so. I discovered African Americans are hopping on this trend too. Even entire families. Men, women with 2 or 3 kids have sold their homes, packed their bags and ventured out into parts unknown. My question to each of them is, Why? What would prompt you to travel to sometimes third world countries? What challenges do you face? Join us as we discuss "B ...
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Grit & Growth

Stanford Graduate School of Business

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Meet intrepid entrepreneurs from Africa and South Asia, hear their stories of trial & triumph, and gain insights and guidance from Stanford University faculty and global business experts on how to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. From securing investment and planning family succession, to mindful leadership and managing in adversity, you’ll learn firsthand from entrepreneurs and experts on how to develop the grit you need to grow your business — in times of crisis ...
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This podcast features two young ladies that have big personalities and even bigger opinions. Get comfortable with Ali and Cammy as we drive the conversation. We love to share our thoughts on anime, celebrity news, pop culture, beauty, business and so much more. We will have something that you can enjoy. Join us in the conversation and share some of your 2 cents! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at hear_our2cents Thank you to Hannah for customized cover art! Follow her on Instagra ...
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This podcast is for the change makers. The healers. The spiritual adventurists. The over achievers. It's for the people that want to 10x the impact they make by BEING even more of themselves. By attracting and living into their deepest desires. By enjoying the pleasures of life vs. healing from the absence of them. This is for the people ready to travel the depths of their souls to recollect the fragments of themselves once lost. This is for you. The Pleasure Priority Podcast is where we go ...
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Welcome to the Active Travel Podcast! We are founded by the Active Travel Academy, which was set up in September 2019, at the University of Westminster, to bring together expertise to lead research, teaching and knowledge exchange, with a focus on walking and cycling, and other ‘micromobilities’ from e-scooters to electric hand cycles; and reduction in car use. Our expertise comes from across the University and beyond, from disciplines including transport and urban studies, architecture, soc ...
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Petty Party is hosted by five Black women who discuss entertainment news, dating and relationships in an uncut and often unfiltered matter that we all can appreciate. AmakaLette, J' Aliah, Crystal, Egypt and Just Nik have created a platform for unfiltered conversations that many millennial women are having on a daily basis.
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The Nerd Element

The Nerd Element

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The Urban Dictionary describes “Nerding Out” as getting overly excited about something that isn’t generally “cool”. The word “Cool” is societal. Why should our interests be defined by the perception of others? Here at The Nerd Element we want to DECONSTRUCT the word cool. The Nerd Element exists to bring people together to entertain and educate about nerd culture. Whether you Nerd Out about pop culture, literature, travel or even politics, The Nerd Element is the place for you. We are just t ...
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Keep'n It Real Podcast

Keep'n It Real Crew

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The podcast consists of three females with three completely different personalities and opinions. We have QT who is our wild child, Half Pint who is our silly and bubbly life of the party, and Candy who is laid back and chill. We are three black women that met and bonded over our love of skating, but we also enjoy to travel and have fun. The podcast is called Keep’N it Real because each of us has our own point of view and give our honest opinion with every topic that we discuss. We don’t hav ...
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Ladies Leading

Ava Thompson Greenwell

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This five-episode podcast highlights the work and personal lives of some of the pioneering women featured in the new groundbreaking book, Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News. The discussions focus on the racism and sexism they endured while simultaneously working for more fair and balanced coverage and better mentoring.
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At She Shreds clinics, “egos get left behind.” On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we talk to Jenn Lockwood, training supervisor at the Mt. Hood Meadows Learning Center, who runs the She Shreds program. Lockwood said the program, which features both camps and clinics, offers women a space to learn together, grow their skills and create commun…
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FILE - This electron microscope image provided by the National Institutes of Health shows human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) virions, colorized blue, and anti-RSV F protein/gold antibodies, colorized yellow, shedding from the surface of human lung cells.(Courtesy of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH / AP) Dr Paul Ciesl…
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( Linda Eckert) Cervical cancer kills almost 350,000 women each year. "More than 90%" of those deaths were preventable, writes Dr. Linda Eckert, author of "Enough: Because We Can Stop Cervical Cancer." Dr. Linda Eckert joins to the Exchange to talk about solutions to various challenges in the healthcare industry that have resulted in inequities and…
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The United States Hotel in Jacksonville in 2018.(Carol Highsmith / Library of Congress) March is Women’s History Month. Throughout the month of March, Jacksonville will host a celebration of the Women of Jacksonville, featuring a lineup of lectures, tours and special events that highlight the stories, achievements and creative contributions of loca…
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Aging—it’s happening whether we like it or not, so why not talk about it? In this episode of The Grown and Growing Podcast, we dive headfirst into all the things that come with getting older—the good, the bad, and the laugh-out-loud moments. We’re breaking down what it really means "age gracefully" (and whether we even want to), how society tries t…
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You might know this week's guest, Tracy E. Gilchrist, as "the queen of queer media" or simply "the holding space lady." She reached internet fame last year when her interview with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande went viral during the Wicked press tour. But it goes without saying that Tracy is a whole person, who has lived a whole life, outside of t…
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"We would love to hear from you" The glitz, the glam, and the unexpected moments—this year’s Oscars Red Carpet did not disappoint! Join me as I sit down with entertainment experts Tracee Black and Keira Wilding to break down the best-dressed, biggest surprises, and viral moments from Hollywood’s biggest night. From jaw-dropping fashion to behind-th…
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"Sisters in Science: How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History," by Olivia Campbell, tells the story of four prominent female physicists - Lise Meitner, Hertha Sponer, Hedwig Kohn, and Hildegard Stücklen - who were forced to flee Nazi Germany, two due due to their Jewish heritage. Their sisterhood and scientific cur…
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On this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, Dr. Marie Dona, a triple board-certified psychiatrist specializing in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry, shares her insights on supporting mental health during some of life’s most transformative stages. We discuss her holistic approach to treating conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, and mo…
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After the last few weeks of mess in the news, we are bringing positive stories to your eyes and ears. We breakdown the 'Conception Begins at Erection' Bill, Amber Ruffin shares accountability in not coming out sooner and share our favorite highlights from the NAACP Image Awards. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?' we break down the essence of the 'delivered' qu…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Adriel Sanders, a fashion enthusiast living in Paris, shares her journey from St. Louis, Missouri to Paris, including her struggle with a career in law, a life-changing brain injury, and the bold decision to move abroad. She discusses the cultural adjustments, her experiences with fashion in Paris, and th…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Adriel Sanders, a fashion enthusiast living in Paris, shares her journey from St. Louis, Missouri to Paris, including her struggle with a career in law, a life-changing brain injury, and the bold decision to move abroad. She discusses the cultural adjustments, her experiences with fashion in Paris, and th…
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Carousels are marvels of brightly painted animals, mechanical excellence, music and lights. Located in a historic mill building in Bristol, the Carousel Museum houses well over 100 antique wooden carousel animals including white rabbits, pigs, lions and even an alligator. The museum has a full-size carousel inside the building complete with beautif…
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Look at what's behind Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations around the world by learning about the festive season's origins and customs in Germany's Rhineland. Then hear what's been added to the World Monuments Fund's latest "watch list" of endangered cultural sites around the world. And get recommendations for must-see experiences in Alaska, along …
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In this episode of The Pleasure Priority Podcast, Amber discusses the current FAFO (Fuck Around and Find Out) movement, emphasizing its relevance to Black women resting and self-care. The conversation reflects on the critical role black women have played in pushing social movements forward and the need for us to rest following the 92% turnout in re…
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( Oregon Public Broadcasting) The Oregon Remembrance Project partners with Oregon cities that have stopped hiding their history of hostility toward Black and other nonwhite populations and embraced a process of transforming from a "sundown" town to a "sunrise" city. When Oregon joined the Union in 1859, it did so as a "slave free" state. But only b…
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A crew with worker cooperative Hoedads Inc. rest between planting trees.(Hoedads Inc. ) JPR reporter Justin Higginbottom joins the Exchange with a report on the history of non-logging forestry work in Oregon ... from the Hoedads to the Pineros. We'll learn how they are connected and how the industry has evolved over time. We'll examine the current …
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An internet series dedicated to the experience of Black travelers has paid a visit to one of the best destinations in Oregon. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, Anthony and Marlie Love from Traveling While Black discuss their recent trip up the Oregon coast, which will be released in upcoming episodes on their YouTube channel. Based in Seatt…
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in January announced it expected to receive $5 million in federal funding to support the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP). This funding comes as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Inflation Reduction Act funding to strengthen financial incentives for private …
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(M.O. Stevens / Wikimedia) Oregon State Senator Kayse Jama (D) joins the Exchange to discuss HB 2001, which was bill passed into law in 2023. Senator Jama represents district 24, which covers the east Portland region. Becky Straus also joins the Exchange. She is the Managing Attorney of Oregon Law Center's Eviction Defense Project. Among a range of…
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JPR's award-winning reporter Jane Vaughan joins the Exchange to discuss her coverage of the ongoing challenges of homelessness in Grants Pass for policymakers, residents, visitors, community leaders and activists and ... of course, the humans who are experiencing first-hand the trauma of having no permanent safe refuge to go and belong where they c…
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of It's Good Over Here, host Felicia Pride sits down with the multitalented Cassandra Freeman—actress, entrepreneur, artist, mother, and writer. Best known for her role as Aunt Viv on Bel-Air, Cassandra shares her journey of self-discovery, resilience, and creativity. From her early struggles in the entertai…
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"We would love to hear from you" Understanding the 4 main attachment styles – Secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized: What are they, and how do they influence our behavior in relationships? 🔹 How attachment styles shift throughout life – From childhood to adulthood, our attachment needs change. What does this mean for how we interact with othe…
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( Keon West) Author Keon West visits the Exchange to discuss his new book, "The Science of Racism: Everything Your Need to Know but Probably Don't - Yet." Keon asks critical questions about racism and seeks out the answers through science, such as "Do We Have a Problem?" which is a chapter in Part I of four parts that divide his book. He also addre…
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Ashland teacher, Samantha McMillan and her students Zoe and Theo join JPR host Mike Green in the studio.(JPR Senior Producer Natalie Golay) An Ashland teacher is helping her students elevate their voices of concern around big societal issues. Samantha McMillan is a KQED Media Literacy Innovator. In her role teaching media literacy to students, Sama…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Artemis Peacock shares her incredible journey of living abroad across multiple countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the Netherlands. She discusses her upbringing, the challenges she faced with bureaucracy and healthcare, the process of learning languages, and how her experiences have shaped her identi…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Artemis Peacock shares her incredible journey of living abroad across multiple countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the Netherlands. She discusses her upbringing, the challenges she faced with bureaucracy and healthcare, the process of learning languages, and how her experiences have shaped her identi…
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Trigger warnings, politics and culture. Hate to start the episode this way, but we are 30+ days into the Trump Administration, and it's just mess. RIP to Sam Nordquist, the violence against the Trans community needs to end. Then we review Love is Blind season 8, A'Ja Wilson's shoe line, Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Shana attends Unrivaled. In AIAB…
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Two English tour guides explain what Brits mean by a "rough and ready" pub and how to find some of the UK's best pub grub. Then a father-and-son tour-guiding duo invite us to fall in love with their favorite corner of France. And BBC journalist Eliot Stein shares insights from his travels in search of the world's oldest disappearing traditions, giv…
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In this episode of the Pleasure Priority Podcast, Amber revisits the 'Body Answers' exercise to help listeners differentiate between 'yes,' 'no,' and 'resistance' responses through physical sensations. By grounding themselves and conducting control tests and creating decision statements, listeners can cut through the noise of their brains and under…
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Plenty of people take the Amtrak train from Portland to Seattle, but how many keep riding all the way to Canada? On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, our colleague Veronica Nocera recounts her recent train ride between Portland and Vancouver, B.C. (a route that resumed service in 2023), as well as her weekend north of the border. Nocera, who h…
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Image still from the documentary film, "Accidental Courtesy." Daryl Davis with Scott Shepherd, a self-professed reformed member of the Ku Klux Klan.( Matt Ornstein) "Accidental Courtesy" is a documentary film about a Black man's friendship with KKK members ... and the transformative influence he has on their lives. Matt Ornstein is the producer and…
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John Giordanengo is an economist, ecologist and CEO of Economic Restoration.( John Giordanengo) What does sustainable living mean? How can we manage our societal resources to reap the common benefits that the earth provides without compromising future generations, nor the health of the ecosystems we rely upon? How can we live with a mindset of sust…
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Thank you Ed King for this lovely interview. Show notes below: Pottery Northwest Resource Suggestions from Ed King Goodreads - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Goodreads - James Baldwin Goodreads - Malcolm_X School Daze Official Trailer Do the Right Thing Official Trailer Bamboozled Official TrailerBy REST LOVE & JUSTICE PODCAST
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Memory swirl - still image from the documentary film "Time Passages" by Director Kyle Henry.(Kyle Henry) TIME PASSAGES is an independent documentary film being screened at Southern Oregon University on February 23 at 6pm with a live Q&A with the director Kyle Henry afterwards. Kyle Henry joins the Exchange to discuss his documentary film. Kyle Henr…
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In this episode, we dive into the ever-evolving meaning of ambition—especially for Black women navigating midlife. What does ambition look like now? How has it changed over the years? We get honest about our own journeys, unpack the historical and generational forces that shaped our drive, and explore how ambition shifts from chasing career goals t…
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Barbara Smith is an award winning author, scholar, and activist. She is most well-known for co-authoring the Combahee River Collective Statement with two other queer Black women - her twin sister Beverly, and friend Demita Frazier. Barbara joins us to unpack the personal history that informed her groundbreaking Black Feminist politics. We discuss h…
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Meet Wyclife Omondi, co-founder of BuuPass, a company committed to tackling one of Africa’s biggest challenges: transportation inefficiency. The solution seemed simple enough – digital ticketing – but making it happen took persistence, adaptation, and plenty of strategic pivots. Learn about Omondi’s entrepreneurial journey as he scales to include o…
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"We would love to hear from you" In this episode, I sit down with the adventurous and hilarious Pamdiana Jones, a global traveler and Author who set out on a three-month journey… and didn’t return for three years! She shares the highs, the lows, and the unexpected detours that shaped her incredible adventure. From culture shocks to comedic mishaps,…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we delve into the story of Jo-Ann, a 30-year-old Black Surinamese Dutch woman currently living in Amsterdam. Jo-Ann shares her complex journey from her hometown in Culemborg, the challenges of racial identity, and her decision to move abroad to Spain. She discusses the intricacies of building community, h…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we delve into the story of Jo-Ann, a 30-year-old Black Surinamese Dutch woman currently living in Amsterdam. Jo-Ann shares her complex journey from her hometown in Culemborg, the challenges of racial identity, and her decision to move abroad to Spain. She discusses the intricacies of building community, h…
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In this episode of the Femme Force Podcast, we chat with Jillian about her entrepreneurial journey in the cannabis industry. From pivoting her product to focusing solely on THC beverages to navigating the unique challenges of the market, Jillian shares how she developed a drink that delivers the same effects as an edible. Tune in to hear her insigh…
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In this episode, Shana and Kris from Bad Queers Podcast join Destiny from Closeted History LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past to discuss the incredible LGBTQ+ film, Pariah (2011). Starring Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans and Aasha Davis. It has won many awards and accolades including the 2012 GLAAD Media Award and a Cinematography Award at the Sundance Festival …
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