Black Women Amplified Podcast

Affirmation: I am not an imposter—I am evidence of what’s possible. In this powerful and clarifying episode, Monica Wisdom challenges the narrative of “Imposter Syndrome” and reframes it for the lived experiences of women who have been historically excluded and underrepresented. The term may have been coined to describe doubt in high-achieving women, but its origin does not reflect the realities o...

In this reflective and necessary episode, Monica Wisdom invites you into a different relationship with your emotions. One that moves away from control and toward understanding. For many women, feelings have been treated as something to manage, minimize, or hide. Strength has often been defined by how well you can keep everything contained. In this conversation, Monica challenges that idea directly...

We are beyond excited to welcome back the brilliant Jayne Allen to the Black Women Amplified podcast! Jayne, the mastermind behind the bestselling Black Girl Magic trilogy, returns to share insight into her latest literary creation, The Most Wonderful Time. In this episode, she introduces us to two captivating new characters and invites us into a fresh adventure that’s just as enchanting and power...

In this intimate and deeply revealing conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Rhonda Ross, an artist, speaker, and woman who has spent her life navigating both visibility and self-discovery. Known to many as the daughter of Diana Ross and Berry Gordy, Rhonda’s life has always been connected to legacy. In this episode, she shares what it took to step outside of that identity and fully claim her...

In this rich and layered conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Nikki May, the Nigerian-British novelist behind This Motherless Land , to explore the power of storytelling, identity, and cultural belonging. Nikki’s journey from corporate executive to published author is not a straight line. It is a path shaped by lived experience, persistence, and a deep connection to the stories she carries....

In this opening episode of the LifeCode™ series, Monica Wisdom begins with what most people avoid. Before you can create a softer, more intentional life, you have to understand what shaped your current one. This is a conversation about trauma. Not as a concept, but as a lived experience that influences how you move, how you respond, and what you believe is possible for you. Monica explores how tra...

In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Monica Wisdom reflects on a pattern that has shaped how many women move through the world. The expectation to give, to support, to carry, often without recognition, compensation, or reciprocity. This is not a new story. It is a learned one. Monica examines the conditioning that equates worth with self-sacrifice. From community spaces to professional environ...

In this deeply personal episode, Monica Wisdom shares a turning point that has been unfolding quietly behind the scenes. For decades, she has been the strategist, the storyteller, and the force supporting others as they step into their visibility. It has been meaningful work, built with intention and care. Now, the direction is changing. A recent university interview placed Monica in a position sh...

In this closing episode of The Soft Life Is Political series, Monica Wisdom brings the conversation to its natural conclusion. Not as an ending, but as a decision point. Everything that has been explored throughout this series leads here. Self-forgiveness. Rewriting your narrative. Trusting your own wisdom. Now comes the part that requires action. Choosing yourself without hesitation and without a...

Welcome to Black Women Amplified, a space where stories are examined, redefined, and reclaimed. In this master-level episode, Monica Wisdom leads a direct and necessary conversation about the narratives that quietly shape how you live. The beliefs you carry are not accidental. They are learned, repeated, and reinforced over time through family, environment, and lived experience. This episode bring...

The Soft Life is Political Series Hosted by Monica Wisdom www.blackwomenamplified.com Welcome to Black Women Amplified, where we let our truth breathe, our hearts exhale, and our stories rise with power. I’m your host, Monica Wisdom, This episode is part of The Soft Life is Political series, a sacred return to ourselves, where rest, healing, and self-love aren’t luxuries, but revolutionary acts. ...

I’m your host, Monica Wisdom, and this episode is part of our powerful series, The Soft Life Is Political. It’s a conversation about what it means to live differently, intentionally, and on your terms—especially when the world has asked so much of us. Today, we’re honoring something that doesn’t get enough shine: your age, not as a burden, not as a clock ticking down, but as one of your greatest a...

In this intimate and grounded conversation, Monica Wisdom speaks directly to the woman in transition. The one who can feel the shift, even if she cannot fully name it yet. This episode is not about surface care. It is about what sustains you from within. Monica explores what it means to grow with intention in a culture that often measures value through youth and performance. She reframes aging as...

In this deeply personal and timely solo episode, Monica Wisdom explores the tension between resilience and rest and why that balance can no longer be ignored. For years, resilience has been treated as the standard. The ability to endure, push through, and keep going, regardless of the cost. In this conversation, Monica challenges that pattern and brings attention to what it has required and what i...

In this intimate solo episode, Monica Wisdom speaks directly to the woman who feels the shift before she can fully explain it. This is not about starting over. It is about moving forward with clarity. There comes a moment when what once worked no longer fits. When the weight of carrying everything begins to feel unnecessary. When you recognize that the next chapter is not something you earn. It is...

In this opening episode of a new series, Monica Wisdom sets the tone for a deeper conversation about what it truly means to live well in a world that has long demanded more than it gives. This is not a conversation about aesthetics or escape. It is about choice. It is about the right to define your life on your own terms. The idea of the soft life has been reduced to images of luxury and ease. Mon...

Jazmine Erving and Ivy Welburn: Ownership, Vision, and Building Legacy from the Ground Up In this compelling and forward-moving conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Jazmine Erving and Ivy Welburn, two visionary founders who are reshaping what ownership looks like in an industry few ever consider. As HBCU graduates, Jazmine and Ivy have made history as the first Black women to own a crystal m...

In this honest and deeply reflective solo episode, Monica Wisdom returns to a conversation many people experience but rarely examine with intention. What happens when you react from a place that has not fully healed, and what can that moment reveal about how you move through your life? This episode centers on awareness. Monica shares a personal experience of being triggered and unpacks what it rev...

Send us a text When Harry met Meghan, it felt like a dream come true—a royal romance that redefined the fairytale. Books were written, movies were made, and the world watched in fascination. But for the first time, a princess on the global stage looked like me. Seeing Meghan be chosen by a man who matched her energy felt surreal, powerful, and deeply affirming. Yet, fairytales don’t always end wit...

In this powerful and expansive conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Rae Wynn-Grant, a scientist, storyteller, and history-maker whose work is reshaping how we see both nature and ourselves. As the first Black woman to host Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, Dr. Wynn-Grant is stepping into a space that has long excluded women who look like her and redefining what leadership in the field can look...

In this timely and grounded episode, Monica Wisdom explores the power of storytelling and why it remains one of the most influential tools for shaping identity, culture, and legacy. Storytelling has always been more than expression. It has been preservation, resistance, and a way to define reality on our own terms. Monica traces the lineage of storytelling from oral traditions to modern media, hig...

In this vibrant and deeply engaging conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Chapel Hart, a powerhouse trio redefining what country music can sound like and who it belongs to. Hailing from Mississippi, sisters Danica and Devynn Hart, alongside their cousin Trea Swindle, have built a career rooted in authenticity, faith, and an unwavering commitment to their craft. Their sound blends traditional...

In this intimate and deeply honest conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Rhonda Ross, an artist, speaker, and woman who has done the internal work to become fully herself. While many recognize her as the daughter of Diana Ross and Berry Gordy, this conversation moves beyond legacy and into lived experience. Rhonda shares what it has taken to navigate identity, visibility, and the emotional we...

In this powerful and forward-moving conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Jazmine Erving and Ivy Welburn, two women who are redefining ownership in an industry few ever consider. As HBCU graduates, Jazmine and Ivy have made history as the first Black women to own a crystal mine, a site once held by Tiffany & Co.. What began as a single moment during the pandemic quickly became an opportun...

In this rich and insightful conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Jayne Allen, the bestselling author behind the widely celebrated Black Girls Must Die Exhausted trilogy. Jayne’s work has reached readers across the globe, with over 800,000 copies sold and translations in multiple languages. Her storytelling has resonated far beyond the page, leading to a television production deal that contin...