Black Around The World

In this episode, Queen and Ray are joined by Intimacy and Relationship Coach, Erica M. Daniel. Erica is passionate about helping everyday people reach new levels of pleasure, empowerment and intimacy, all while helping them show up as their most authentic self in relationships. We touch on various topics such as how our upbringing shows up in our relationships. Recognizing the presence of our inne...

In this episode, Queen and Ray have the privilege of hosting Abeer Omi, a remarkable individual who shares her inspiring journey of self-liberation. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia with roots in Somalia, Abeer opens up about her experiences as a Black Muslim the country, including the challenges she faced due to religious, racial, and gender oppression. She Delves into her personal story of inner...

Queen and Ray are joined by multidisciplinary artist, mother and entrepreneur Shay Chanette. We discuss her Tulsa roots, chasing the dream, relocating and ultimately landing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Her evolution as an international artist and intentional entrepreneur building with individuals on the continent and finding ways to give back.  Connect with Shay Chanette Via IG: https://shorturl.a...

“Blackness is Big” with Nduulwa Kowa On this episode we are joined by Nduulwa Kowa, Zambian-American social impact champion and Founder of Dear Diaspora, a podcast devoted to having conversation centering Africa and its Diaspora. We discuss Kowa’s formative years in Zambia and transitioning to the USA, Nebraska to be specific.  Culture shock, the joy of seeing other Black people for the first time...

“Casually Being Great” with Maame Boateng  We sit down with Maame Boateng, a Ghanaian-Canadian scriptwriter space maker and happiness director of KINxFolk, an organization focused on the happiness of African, Black, Caribbean, and Diasporan people. We talk about growing up Black in Canada, Navigating being the “only one” in various spaces. Her motivations behind getting into film. To the many laye...

And we’re Black, this episode we catch each other on the new happenings in our lives. Queen is getting her edumucation and Ray sold a house! We also circle back to find out if we’re still strangers with a few rounds of “We’re Not Really Strangers.” Connect with us. Message us about topics you want to hear,respond to something you heard on the show, Inquire about being on the show or Follow us on I...

On this episode we are joined by Erin Trent Johnson, founder of BlackMamaBody Experience .  She is an abolitionist, storyteller, embodied freedom coach, facilitator and artist.  We get into the practice of healing and liberation and how they go hand in hand. We discuss healing being essential to building community. The need to heal from the unseen that may be unconscious or that pre-dates us. How...

We enjoyed this meaningful discussion with Araba Ofori-Acquah, healer, DJ, cultural curator and award-winning writer who practices and teaches an African-centered approach to wellness. We discussed how anti-Blackness shows up around the world and within Diasporian communities. We dig into the ways in which anti-blackness has separated us from our roots and traditions specifically around our relati...

Queen and Ray are joined by a dear friend of the podcast Joi Toliver,  for a deep dive into the topic of setting boundaries. The three of them discuss being newbies to the topic, showing up for yourself, realizing your worth and the shift in mindset needed to set boundaries. Connect with us. Message us about topics you want to hear,respond to something you heard on the show, Inquire about bei...

Queen and Ray are joined by guest Xavier Graves, Executive Director of Restorative Justice Institute Oklahoma, an organization seeking to transform retributive and inequitable cultures, through the training of community members in restorative practices to reduce trauma, dehumanization, and recidivism.  We explore the concept of Restorative Justice, its roots in the African Diaspora and its imperat...

And we're Black...this episode Queen and Ray reflect on 2022. The ups, downs and surprises. Ray reflects about her year in Ghana and Queen shares lessons from Greenwood. Connect with us. Message us about topics you want to hear,responsed to something you heard on the show, Inquire about being on the show or  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackaroundtheworld_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.co...

In Episode 3 Queen and Ray link with Corey Duval of Jacksonville, FL, US and Andis Asare of Accra, Ghana on their collective efforts to unite barbers & hairstylist in Ghana by providing education, support and exposure through the Ghana Barber Summit.

Join Queen and Ray as they talk politics with Queen’s Dad Mr. Paul Alexander and Charles Wilkes a community member from Tulsa, Oklahoma. They discuss everything from the importance of local politics, organizing, and the various challenges that show up in community when operating in these spaces.

Episode 1- Strange Friends In this Episode Queen and Ray discuss how they are truly strange friends, in that they once lived in the same city and barely knew each other but recently connected via social media. They shared how the podcast idea was born, what you can expect in future episodes; they also took some time out to get to know each other. After all, they are strange friends experimenting w...