Black Opinionated Woman

Black Opinionated Woman

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I am a "Black Opinionated Woman", a middle aged black woman engaging in thought provoking discussions centering around my life experiences and beliefs. This place is created as a safe space for women like me who dare to dissent. As a black opinionated woman (also known as a B.O.W), I deal with the same insecurities as other women who look like me (and don't). I fight off my fears of vulnerability, struggle with parenting, try to represent being a "wifey", and manage career challenges. Sometimes I hurt and believe it is okay to be honest about it. One thing is certain, my thoughts are my own as...

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Black Opinionated Woman

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Latest episode

Feb 3, 2026

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Episodes

S2E47: Black Women Trauma 22.03.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Listening to black women trauma stories seems to be in vogue. Can we get more content other than the same beauty, 4C hair curl popping, and trauma stories? Leave a comment with #bowthought if you think a topic needs further exploration or if you have a question. Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will d...

S2E46: Yammering Advice from a Married Woman 15.03.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! BTW, Black women will submit too https://youtu.be/GwKAG06_w3E Check out valuing accomplishments vs assigning personal value https://youtu.be/x_Xwh8Ofte4 Women should solicit advice from married women when looking for husbands/companions. BOW breaks down concepts that will put certain aspects of success, femininity, and value in per...

S2E45: Gatekeeping Black Femininity (...ahem Chloe Bailey) 10.03.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Chloe Bailey's drastic change in black femininity representation begs the question... should we gatekeep black femininity? Is the beautiful and talented Chloe Bailey more concerned with sexuality or artistry (or both)? We are already overly sexualized. Let's talk about it. #gatekeep #femininity #chloebailey #minstrel #bla...

S2E44: Men Aren't Going to College Anymore 08.03.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Men have been dropping out of college 6x more than women. BOW discusses the reasons and ramifications of such findings. #college #application #dropout Is black culture in the dumpster? https://youtu.be/7KnNrbXd9j8 Check out "bowthoughts" on why men aren't going to college https://youtu.be/Q8ZEb2tGC7Ehttps://y... Leav...

S2E43: Top Beefs Black Women Should Avoid 01.03.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! I also have another video on 4 harmful habits we need to quit https://youtu.be/gb_y-UOYIi0 Black Women should avoid beefs that have nothing to do with them. When you have your own business and purpose, you do not have time for the shenanigans. #youtubebeefs #stayoutofit #manosphere Leave a comment with #bowthought if you think a to...

S2E42: AAVE 24.02.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Just a short conversation on why African American Vernacular English is considered a bad thing until adopted by the dominant society. Leave a comment with #bowthought if you think a topic needs further exploration or if you have a question. Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will drop when the spirit hi...

S241: Black Men Are Obsessed with Black Women 22.02.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! This obsession with Black Men spending an extraordinary amount of time talking about Black women is spiraling out of control. Something is not quite right in the milk. The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) explores possible reasons for this unhealthy obsession with talking about Black women at all costs. Leave a comment with #bowthough...

S240: Why I Am in the Neighborhood Bookclub 15.02.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The neighborhood bookclub is an unlikely place where you expect to forge relationships. The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses the 3 benefits why she is part of the neighborhood bookclub. #bookclub #neighborhood #relationships #network #blackopinionatedwoman #bow   #bowthoughts Leave a comment with #bowthought if you think a t...

S2E39: Dear Single Women, Stop Asking Men for Marriage Advice 08.02.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Listen, heterosexual men have no experience "landing" a husband. Single women should be seeking counsel from married women! Single Women are confused! Don't be mad at this video but there are some things that need to be straightened out. Single Women continuously seek the advice and favor from men telling them what t...

S2E38: Dear Black Women, You Have Options! 03.02.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Check out my thoughts on interracial dating https://youtu.be/eImUez9g_X0 BOW is reaching out to the Black women who are under the illusion their options are limited. Black Women of ALL TYPES have options and access. Black women need to stop poisoning themselves into thinking their value is much less. #options #interracial #divest #...

S2E37: Do We Care About Interracial Relationships? 01.02.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Check out my thoughts on Black women having options https://youtu.be/SH8pF_0YJTM Are Interracial Relationships here to stay or are they nothing more than a trend? Why does the black community care so much? The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses her thoughts regarding interracial dating and what's next. #interracial #datin...

S2E36: Middle Age Mortality 27.01.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Middle Age Mortality sneaks up on you during the holidays… #middleage #mortality #holiday Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will drop when the spirit hits. website: iamabow.com Instagram: @iamabowalways twitter: @iamabowalways tiktok: @iamabowalways Check out my live streams, typically Monday or Friday...

S2E35: Who has Social Currency 25.01.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Black legacy in relation to problematic behavior https://youtu.be/-VOOWUmW0T0 What qualifies as having social currency with black people? Often times people will think proximity to Black culture is okay for dropping "ninjas" aka N-bombs. #socialcurrency #cardib #ninjas #evelynlozada Regular episodes drops every Tuesday. ...

S2E34: Black Women and Submission 18.01.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Why has submission been so triggering for black women? https://youtu.be/R3AbJ3-1oXg There is this recurring myth surrounding black women and their lack of submission. Let's talk about what submission is and possible reasons people think there is a lack of submission. #submission #blackwomen #vulnerability #safe #bowthoughts  R...

S2E33: Separating Black Legacy from Problematic Behavior 13.01.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Can we separate the black male legacy from the alleged problematic behavior? Many are divided on such an explosive topic. #legacy #blackmen #problematic #separation Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will drop when the spirit hits. website: iamabow.com Instagram: @iamabowalways twitter: @iamabowalways t...

S2E32: Public Persona 11.01.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses pride in our outward appearance. We must have internal pride and set our own standards. #bonnetgate #standards #public Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will drop when the spirit hits. website: iamabow.com Instagram: @iamabowalways twitter: @iamabowalways tik...

S2E31: Raising sons 06.01.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses raising sons in the home ... ensuring they know they are loved, valued, and have a safe space. Our sons (and daughters) need to see loving relationships and interactions to combat the need for seeking validation through other groups. #parenting #blacksons #safespace Regular episodes drops...

S2E30: 4 Harmful Habits Black Women Must Quit 04.01.2022

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Black women must quit these 4 bad habits discussed. Quite often we are allowing ourselves to be swayed by outside opinions and bad data which affects our mental health. The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) points 4 habits in particular with a level of specificity in order to provide a wake up call. Often times black women are looking...

S2E29: Are BW the New Damsels? 29.12.2021

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses the shift in perception regarding Black women and their relationship with pain. Too often our mental health and pain is ignored to the point where we have to have a mental breakdown. #bow #mentalhealth #blackwomen #blackwomencry #blackwomenmustbeheard #listentoblackwomen #naomiosaka #sere...

S2E28: Burdening My Daughter? 27.12.2021

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Am I doing too much to teach her about her beauty in her blackness that I am making her self conscious? I tell her constantly that no one can touch her hair because she is not a pet or jump on her because she is not a mule.  #blackdaughter #blackness #microaggression #burdon #parenthood #blackmom Regular episodes drops every Tuesda...

S2E27: Manosphere... Necessary but Problematic 25.12.2021

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) talks about some of the problematic issues within the manosphere. Perhaps a new definition is needed for the manosphere in order to remain consistent in its messaging. #manosphere #problematic #messenging Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will drop when the spirit hits...

S2E26: The Black Woman EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) 21.12.2021

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses the various ways black women deserve and EGOT. Discussions will range from tone policing to code switching.  #EGOT #blackactress #tonepolice #codeswitch Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will drop when the spirit hits. website: iamabow.com Instagram: @iamabow...

S2E25: The Black STEM-morrhage 14.12.2021

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses the decline of Blacks in STEM fields. More specificity will be placed on Black Women but Blacks in Stem are declining.  If you want to check out a short eBook on how to survive in the workplace, check out the link below... Blacks in Stem: Essentials for Surviving in the workplace https://...

S2E24: Why is submission so triggering? 07.12.2021

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! The modern day black woman has difficulty submitting to black men. Part of it is because the black woman has been abandoned and does not know how to be vulnerable. #submission #triggering #abandonement #blackwomen Regular episodes drops every Tuesday.  Occasional FIRST FRIDAYS will drop when the spirit hits. website: iamabow.com In...

S2E23: Parenting privilege 01.12.2021

Let me know what your thoughts on this episode! Send me a message! Black parents don't have the privilege of shielding their children from the realities of injustice. The Black Opinionated Woman (BOW) discusses how black parents deal with their children in this highly charged racial environment. Topics from George Floyd to police brutality are the focus. #parentingprivilege #motherhood #polic...

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