Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast

Today’s episode is a replay from season one. We’ll be back next week with a fresh new episode!   Holidays can be joyful times of celebration and fellowship. But sometimes we end up participating in holidays that we have no practical or spiritual connection to. And in the U.S., some holidays have been commercialized and divorced from their historical roots. Laiya, Aja, and Jill shout out some Black...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk to Linguist, professor of Gullah culture and language, and content creator Sunn M’Chauex. They dive into all things language, the internet, and having pride in your culture. Check out more of Sunn’s work at the links below. Website: https://www.sunnmcheaux.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sunnmcheaux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnmcheaux/ T...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk to Ashon Crawley. Ashon is a writer, artist and teacher, exploring the intersection of performance, blackness, queerness and spirituality. He’s also the Associate professor of Religious Studies and African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia. Ashon shares what he’s learned as he’s navigated his love for the church and his sexuality....

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja reveal a few of their favorite things. Here are links to some of the companies they mention in the episode.  Doux Honey Pot  Kin Apparel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja reminisce on their favorite music memories and share the artist currently on their playlist. We’re building a J.ill playlist and we want to hear from you! What would you add to the list? Who are your new favorite artists? Follow us on Instagram @jillscottpodcast and on Twitter @jillscottpod to get the link to the playlist.  Here are the artist Aja wanted to sha...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk talk about giving those who paved the way for them their flowers and the importance of knowing the history of those who came before us in the music industry. For a little social media soul food check out @iamcleotrappa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk to Nenna Joiner, owner of Feel More Sex shop about sex, sexuality and owning your pleasure. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! You can purchase the products Nenna talked about in today’s episode at https://feelmore510.com/. You can find Nenna on IG @feelmoreadult    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk to Aja’s teenage daughter Lanaa to understand what it’s like to be a teenager in this day and time and how the need to be supported. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! Lana recommends we all watch “Who We Are” on Amazon Prime as homework. You can find the show at the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Who-We-Are-Av...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja welcome  New York Times best-selling author and famed spiritual life coach, Iyanla Vanzant to the show to share what’s been on her heart  Iyanla has a new podcast in partnership with iHeart called The R spot. Each week, she invites callers to share their personal relationship issues during live sessions to help inspire, grow and guide them and other listeners t...

In this episode, Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk about the controversy surrounding The Woman King. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!  Check out this article from the Smithsonian about the Dahomey tribe. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/real-warriors-woman-king-dahomey-agojie-amazons-180980750/ To trace your own African Ancestry check out the test kits on...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk to Tricia Hersey a.k.a The Nap Bishop talks about the politics of rest, and what I means for the healing of Black people. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! Order Tricia’s book Rest its Resistance: A Manifesto from her website https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/. Follow her @thenapministry. For more information o...

In this episode Aja shares the news that she’s going to be a Grandmother, or Yaya! The ladies dive into what it means for family to support young mothers. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!    For more ways to support mom’s check out this article from Brown Mamas: https://brownmamas.com/support-groups-for-black-moms/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk about what being ready for the relationship you want. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! For more information on knowing of you’re ready for a relationship, check out this article from the Atlantic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk about what it means to be disciplined and why committing to your own well-being is such a challenge. They’re asking themselves and each other how to incorporate rest and well-being into their ideas of discipline and success. Check out the article from Forbes that Jill references in this episode. https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2020/08/25/8-powerf...

In this episode, Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk to Dr. Thurman Webb about the effects of sexual assault on young men, how to identify it, and how we should address this as a community. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault you can access help and resources through RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network at rain.org.  You can get in touch with Dr. Webb at Rebrandtheblackm...

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk about physical and spiritual enormity of birth and how to support the birthing and postpartum people in your life. Doula’s are a great way to empower pregnant people, if you’re looking for one in your area check on the National Association of Black Doulas at https://www.blackdoulas.org/. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this e...

In this episode Jill and Aja talk to Laiya about her physical and spiritual journey with fibroids post removal. Fibroids affect 8 out 20 Black women in the United States. For more information on the bill Vice President Kamala Harris introduced to fund fibroid research check out this article from Essence Magazine https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/kamala-harris-fibroid-bill/. Call 86...

It’s a season for healing for team J.ill. In this episode Laiya and Aja talk about their summer travels that have sparked big awakenings. For more travel inspiration check out https://travelnoire.com/. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Jill, Aja, and Laiya discuss their summer adventures. Jill shares and epic trip she took with her son Jett for his 13th birthday, a BroMitzfa. Epic trips require epic planning, here’s a resource for getting a quick jumpstart on starting your vacation fund. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/banking/best-money-saving-apps Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments o...

In this episode Jill, Aja, and Laiya talk about what it means to know and move in your worth no matter what environment you’re in. When you need a reminder here’s a link to a quick meditation from Devi Brown on the Therapy for Black Girls podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SQtHWvX74M Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

In this episode Jill, Aja, and Laiya continue the conversation on ending toxic relationships. If you find yourself wading through these waters I want to recommend processing with a licensed therapist. Below is a link to a directory of Black, female, therapist. https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com/directory/ Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! See omnystudi...

In this episode Jill, Aja, and Laiya talk about letting go of toxic relationships, that sometimes includes family and friends. Check out this article for practical steps to end relationships https://www.thepragmaticparent.com/letting-go-of-toxic-people/ Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jill, Aja, and Laiya talk about body politics and the double standards and nuances of the body positivity movement. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! Check out Lizzo’s show on Amazon prime https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.e0c97272-7193-4730-9f18-e295fbea1b31?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Jill, Aja, and Laiya welcome Sheena C. Howard, is an award- winning author, filmmaker and scholar. In 2014 Sheena became the first Black woman to win an Eisner Award for her first book, Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation (2013). They get into her journey as a Black woman in the world of Comics. And, she shares her hot takes on Wakanda and The Boondocks. Check out her recommended sum...

The ladies continue their conversation from last week on reproductive health. They explore the practice of cycle tracking to empower your life. For more information on cycle tracking check out https://www.floliving.com/. Call 866-HEY-JILL and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.