Ayisha Elliott

Black Girl From Eugene

Society EN ↓ 219 episodes

Raw and uncensored monologues and conversations about race relations. The ins and outs of the unique perspectives of a black woman who is FROM the Pacific North West, specifically from the predominately white state and“ SUPER” white city of Eugene, Oregon. Be a fly on the wall...listen as myself and guests work through what Is seen, felt and talked about on a daily basis while living black. You can support my work here: www.patreon.com/Blackgirlfromeugene_1 where $5 a month makes a huge difference in keeping this work alive! Merch: https://threadbare.printavo.com/merch/black-girl-from-eugene B...

Author

Ayisha Elliott

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 24, 2025

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Episodes

What Do You Want Your Racial Consciousness To Be? 16.05.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are having our regular discussion episode with Ian Waller of The Power Of Ideas podcast. This time we are diving into the question of where our racial consciousness comes from and how we understand that context. The Power of Ideas podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-ideas/id1507614282   Racial Formations In The United States -...

Control and Power 09.05.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about our muddled definitions of power and control. We each have power, and we are each responsible for controlling that power within ourselves. Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1    Supporters Club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support   Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org...

A Man or a Bear 02.05.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the viral question of “man vs bear” that is sweeping the internet. Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1    Supporters Club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support   Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/   Music: The...

Listen in Order to Learn 25.04.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about how many years it is taking for white folks to hear Black people in a way that is tangible and impactful. Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1    Supporters Club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support   Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Center The Harm 18.04.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about a thought exercise drawn from my work in equitable hiring practices.   Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1    Supporters Club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support   Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/   Music:...

Individualism is a Lie 11.04.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the divisions and narratives that have been imposed on us to keep us from becoming relational with each other.      Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1    Supporters Club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support   Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Instagram:  https://ww...

BGFE rewind: Historical Omissions and/or Interpersonal Truth - s3e31 04.04.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are doing another Rewind episode back to a conversation with Ian that was referenced in a recent episode. Enjoy this trip back to May of 2021. Please welcome my guest Ian Waller podcast creator and producer of The Power of Ideas: https://apple.co/2S8ZapC . We discuss Memorial Day, historical omission, we openly disagree if that is lying or not -Lol-...

DEI and Erasure 28.03.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about DEI being redefined by people who just want to hold onto power.  Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1    Supporters Club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support   Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/   Music: The S...

This Is Now An Astrology Reading 21.03.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about a whole bunch of stuff orbiting around astrology with returning guest Ian Waller (PhD candidate, Power of Ideas podcast, Ayisha’s little brother). The Power Of Ideas https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-ideas/id1507614282   No Way Out https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/24000097   The History of White People  https...

DEI is For You 14.03.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the true scope of DEI work. If you think it is just about Black people, you are missing the point. Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1    Supporters Club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support   Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/b...

BGFE rewind: Family you're born to vs chosen family - s2e1 07.03.2024

BGFE REWIND originally published October 1st 2019 My brother, Ian Waller, whom I was not raised with and I, talk about the family you're born to, and the family you choose along the way. It is a sensitive subject for some, and uplifting for others. Take a peek into our family journey and growth. Ian's podcast The Power of Ideas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-ideas/id1507614282...

The Biracial Agenda? 29.02.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are once again talking with Ian Waller (PhD candidate, creator of The Power Of Ideas podcast, and Ayisha’s little brother) about the difficult nuances of talking about multi-racial identities in the shadow of white supremacy. The Power of Ideas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-ideas/id1507614282 Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlf...

Trust and Power 22.02.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are going to talk about the difference between lived experience and professional expertise in DEI work. Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/...

Failing Our Children 15.02.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are going to talk about not speaking up, in the context of Black History Month specifically and Black history in general. We are failing our children, and there’s no time left to be confused about what that means. Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b...

Conformity in the Name of Unity 08.02.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are discussing the incident of locs on a Texan teen being punished by their school administration as a way to understand the conformity being demanded of us. Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Music: The Sermon - Blue Dot Session...

How Do You Measure Blackness? 01.02.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are having our first of many discussions with Ian Waller, PhD candidate and creator of The Power of Ideas podcast, and Ayisha’s little brother!!! We are discussing “reflected appearances,” the “one drop rule,” and regional understandings of racial identities. The Power of Ideas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-ideas/id1507614282 N...

Why is Trauma Normalized? 25.01.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the toxic work environment that led to the tragic loss of Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey. National suicide hotline: call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org Rest is Resistance, A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tricia-hersey/rest-is-resistance/ Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Patr...

Everyday Oppression 18.01.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about that letter that listed terms deemed inappropriate for classroom use. It’s just another example of living under the regime and narrative of white supremacy. Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Music: The Sermon -...

Dr Claudine Gay & the narrative 11.01.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about Dr Claudine Gay and the narrative that we tell ourselves about what is happening. Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Music: The Sermon - Blue Dot Sessions A Fox And Raven Media production Become a supporter of t...

The Secret to Inclusive Media 04.01.2024

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking with Steve Jones of pocstock about the needs, rewards, and challenges of creating truly inclusive stock imagery. Big things are coming in 2024 for pocstock so make sure to sign up for a free account with them today! pocstock links https://www.pocstock.com https://linktr.ee/pocstock https://www.instagram.com/pocstock https://www.youtube.c...

The Man Behind The Curtain 28.12.2023

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where it’s time to talk about the man behind the curtain of all the -isms. We can step out of fear into the both-and that he doesn’t want us to see. Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Music: The Sermon - Blue Dot Sessions A Fox And Raven...

Is Assimilation Painful? 21.12.2023

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where it’s time to talk about the pain of assimilation with Janette. We cover language culture shock, Puerto Rican identity, and get really deep into some personal feelings. Nurturely perinatal wellness: https://nurturely.org Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlfromeugene/ Music: The Sermon - Blue Dot...

Biracial babies and Me 21.10.2023

Self reflection on a different lives experience. Patreon: www. Patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 To support the process! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support .

Loss 03.09.2023

My first podcast in months it feels like- I’ve traveled to another country, adopted my grandchildren, loss my father and moved to a new state!!! Can we talk about loss and process for a moment?? Stick with me, it gets better and better --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayisha-elliott/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bla...

Have White people evolved? 08.05.2023

I wander through some thoughts about the murder of Jordan Neely and the lack of accountability for his killer- also some ideas from my Dad on humanity, critical thinking and the concept of both/and. Please consider supporting my Patreon if you are learning or enjoying the episodes or both! Www. Patreon.com/blackgirlfromeugene_1 Thank you!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

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