Black Girl Mentor

Hey y’all! Welcome back to season 2 of the Black Girl Mentor Podcast. On this episode, listeners will hear the mentorship memoir of Dr. Roshaunda Breeden. To connect with Dr. Breeden, find her on Instagram (@dr_breeden) and Linkedin at “Roshaunda Breeden, Ph. D”. Check out Dr. Breeden’s latest publications: Our Presence is Resistance: Stories of Black Women in Senior-Level Student Affairs Position...

Welcome back to season 2 of the Black Girl Mentor Podcast, and the launch of the Mentorship Memoirs series. On this episode, listeners will hear the mentorship memoir of Dr. Bridget Turner Kelly. To connect with Dr. Kelly, find her on Linked in at Bridget T Kelly. Grab a copy of her book, "Building Mentorship Networks to Support Black Women: A Guide to Succeeding in the Academy" on the p...

September 30th is International Podcast Day! International Podcast Day™ is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! In this episode, Dr. Tiffany shares her story into the world of podcasting, her top 10 list of podcasts that she currently listens to, and also shares updates and highlights of some of the guests from season 1 of the Black Girl Mentor podcast. As mentioned in the show:&...

Season 2 of the Black Girl Mentor podcast is back after a long hiatus! Join host, Dr. Tiffany Wiggins, as she talks about what prompted the relaunch of the podcast, she shares what she's been up to during the last 2 years, the lessons learned, as well as her plans for the future for not only herself, but also for the Black Girl Mentor brand, and podcast. This is a solo episode that centers the con...

In season 2, Black Girl Mentor podcast presents...Mentorship Memoirs. Host, Dr. Tiffany Wiggins, is back with another season of mentorship-packed stories of the ways in which mentorship has and continues to show up and have impact in our lives. Get ready to sit at the feet of some pretty amazing Black women as they share their experiences, perspective and their advice regarding mentorship. You won...

Dr. Tiffany is back for a brief moment to share a bonus episode during the Season 1 "break". In this episode, Dr. Nichole Lewis provides some additional nuggets about managing mentoring relationships while navigating personal and professional life.  Find Dr. Lewis's book, "Just Write" by NRLewis, the Poetess, on Amazon . Support Black Authors!  All things Black Girl Mentor... Follow...

This week's episode concludes both the #BlackGuyJuly series as well as season 1 on the Black Girl Mentor podcast! To close out the season, I sit down and talk with Dion "Showtime" Chavis, Dion is a native of Hampton Roads, VA and has spent most of his career in urban radio, but is making an impact with as a fatherhood expert, Black love curator, and educational consultant and trainer through this...

On this week's episode and the 3rd edition of the Black Guy July series, I sat down with educator, social activist, and culture curator, Gerald Harris. Gerald, a native of Little Rock, AR,  is the Senior Director of Campus and Student Engagement for Duke Alumni Affairs at Duke University. He is also a son, brother, uncle, husband and co-creator of Tall Grass Food Box. During our talk, we disc...

On this week's episode, Tiffany provides a short update about the current happenings in her life - including embracing the "podcaster" title, current TV show line-up, figuring out what to do with herself while Zara is away, and mentally preparing for the uncertainty of this upcoming fall. In the 2nd episode of the "Black Guy July" series, Tiffany talks with her good friend, Xavier Cunningham. Xavi...

It's Black Guy July! Check out the first episode in this new Black Girl Mentor podcast series where we explore mentorship from the experiences and and perspectives of Black men. On this episode, we talk with #BlackGirlMENtor, Karl Macklin, Jr. Karl is a Charlotte-based healthcare leader and dedicated father. Contact Karl: on LinkedIn , on Instagram . or on Facebook Follow the Black Girl Mentor acc...

Dr. Tiffany is on vacation and OUT OF THE OFFICE this week. The first half of the year 2020 has been a lot, so it's definitely time to RELAX, RELATE, and RELEASE!  On this brief bonus episode, Dr. Tiffany introduces the new and upcoming BGM series "Black Guy July", which will feature 4 different Black men sharing their experiences with mentorship and their perspectives with mentorship for Bla...

On this week's episode, Dr. Tiffany talks about counterspaces and how they can be helpful to all of us as we attempt to exercise radical self-care each day. Also, take a listen as she chats with Black Girl Mentor IRL, Elise Rankins. Elise is a corporate event planner, sports manager, blogger, fashionista, and life coach. She shares her journey of navigating life, sports, and event management all w...

It's lucky episode #7!! And the Black Girl Mentor podcast has officially reached its first milestone of 1000 downloads...woot! woot! Dr. Tiffany thanks all of her supporters, and read some of the reviews from Apple podcast. Also, she announces that there is now BGM merchandise that can be purchased with styles for everyone. And of course, we have to discuss the season 4 finale of Insecure...Dr. Ti...

On this week's episode, I share how I've been doing over the last week, talk about a Facebook Live Town Hall that focused in on trauma in the Black community, and shared my experience being featured and interviewed on another podcast. I also sat down with #BGMentor IRL Terri Miller - military spouse, mother, and educator, currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. She talks about navigating major life...

On this week's episode, we hold space for those who need it during this very trying time in our country, share how I aim to continue building community and live a sisterhood lifestyle, and talk about the moment of joy that I've been holding on to for the last few days. But even more amazing, I sit down with DC native, hairstylist and Taylor & York Salon owner, Ashley Taylor for a beautifu...

This is a short bonus episode to address the current state of racism and police brutality being experienced by Black people in America. Below, you will find information regarding resources and avenues of support that are mentioned in the episode.  Please donate to the following funds and/or others that you may be aware of:  1.  George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/...

On this week's episode, I talk about how mentorship showed up in the midst of a major fashion moment, the dynamic that sometimes shows up between Black women supervisors and Black women direct reports (thanks again Insecure for relatable content!), and the ways in which "tough love" can feel anything but lovely. I also sit down with #BGMentor, Dr. Tawanna Jones Morrison for an engaging conversatio...

On this week's episode, we talk about how one person seeking mentorship not only caused a stir on Twitter, but also provided space for a necessary discussion around whether there is a right or wrong way to ask someone to be your mentor.  Black Girl Mentor and Career Mentor for Women, Dr. Ashley Adams, joins me this week to talk about how mentorship shows up in her personal life, as a co-host on th...

In this week's episode, Tiffany gives BIG thanks to everyone for their support regarding the launch the podcast. She also gives out some major shout-outs and introduces a new and upcoming segment on the show, "Show Up and Show Out". Real-life Black Girl Mentor, Kashay Evans-Barlow, joins Tiffany to discuss the ways in which mentorship has and continues to show up in her life. KaShay, also known as...

In this first episode, Tiffany introduces the Black Girl Mentor podcast, talks about how BGM came to be and what you can expect from this platform, lets the listeners in on the woman behind the mic, and shares a conversation with Black Girl Mentor IRL (in real life), Jasmine Omorogbe.  Jasmine Omorogbe is a native of Minneapolis, currently living in Philadelphia as a strategist, consultant, and al...

Welcome to the Black Girl Mentor podcast!  This trailer episode provides a quick introduction to this new digital platform and a short sneak peak of what's to come when season 1 launches later this spring (2020). Also meet the host, Tiffany, your favorite sisterfriendgirl, and join her as she explores the complexities of life while centering mentorship for, by, and amongst Black womxn and gir...