Small Town Z Girl
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Small Town Z Girl
Being a small town girl trying to change the world, I want to create a space for big and bold inclusive conversations. With the hope that these conversations will bring each of us--in this big world--closer together! ❤
Recent Episodes
19 episodes
17. Confessions from Your Token Black Colleague w/Tali Lavarry
In this episode, I have a conversation with Tali Lavarry about her upcoming book "Confessions From Your Token Black Colleague: True Stories & Candid C...
16. More Than Enough
In this episode, I share about a recent career change and the journey that got me where I am today. This conversation is grounded in Elaine Welteroth'...
15. Black Lives Matter: Building power and supporting communities
In this episode, I have a convo with Zakee Darr, chairman, Black Lives Matter Lake County (IL) and Clyde McClemore, founder of Black Lives Matter Lake...
14. Building a Brand & Living a Dream w/Shannon
In this episode, I chat with Shannon Scott, traveling hair stylist, educator and influencer who shares how she took her gift of doing hair and built a...
13. Finding Joy in Haiti: My Son's Missions Trip
My 11-year-old son took a missions trip to Haiti and shares his experience and how he learned so much from the trip. We also talk about how we freaked...
12. Path to Healing: What's bringing me joy
In this episode, I share how I'm overcoming trauma and being intentional focusing on the things that bring me joy.
11. Intro - Raising Scholars During a Global Pandemic
In this episode, I sit down with Tynisha Gardner, a principal of a private school as she shares how she and her team quickly adapted to a new way of p...
10. I’m back. Let’s GO!
I’m back! In this episode I check in on where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to. I needed a moment but I’m back and ready to work. Let’s go!
9. Creating Lasting Change in the World w/Alex
Stemming from his experience as a White male growing up in impoverished neighborhoods on the border of Spanish Harlem and Harlem in NY, Alex learned v...
8. International Women's Day w/ Dr. Manouchka Pierre
For International Women's Day, I have a "girl power" conversation with Dr. Manouchka Pierre. Haitian-born, New York raised and Florida educated, she s...
7. New Year, More Werk w/Jiquanda
In this episode, I share what my journey with rejection taught me about conquering goals. (Book) Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less T...
6. #BlackHealth w/Dr. John Vassall
In this discussion, Dr. John Vassall, a Black male physician who's CEO of Foundation of Health Care Quality, enlightens on healthcare disparities by r...
5. #BlackBoyJoy w/RaVonya & my son Mikey
RaVonya Knight, educator and activist, shares how she’s using her experience as a parent to foster #BlackBoyJoy in her community and the education sys...
4. #BlackLove w/Harold Green
In this episode, Harold Green shares his take on being a Black male voice speaking to love and romance, how he's
using his work to create a love...
3. #BlackGirlMagic w/Laurice and my daughter, Brianna
In this episode, I have a conversation with Laurice Shelven about Black Girl Magic (BGM). What it is, isn't and how it's impacting the world. Plus, th...
Special: Black History Month Preview
In this special clip, I share a preview of my Black History Month series.
2. The Many Faces of Grief w/Nikeisha
In this episode I explore the topic of grief with my sister. We cover the many experiences we’ve had navigating grief and highlight how it’s different...
1. And so it begins...Welcome!
In this episode, you'll hear my passion for starting the Small Town Z Girl podcast. Join me on the journey!
Welcome to the Small Town Z Girl podcast!
Here you'll hear from AMAZING people, doing amazing things--or sometimes just me--feeling inspired to change the world.