Black Women Amplified Podcast

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...

In this rich and soulful conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Tasha Larae, a powerhouse vocalist whose journey reflects both discipline and deep self-trust. As the lead singer of Arrested Development, Tasha carries a legacy rooted in cultural impact while continuing to shape her own artistic path. She shares her evolution from her early beginnings in Omaha to performing on stages around the...

In this focused and revealing episode, Monica Wisdom explores what it really takes to bring your vision to life. Not the surface work, but the internal work that most people try to skip. Vision boards have become popular, but Monica brings the conversation back to truth. Clarity does not come from cutting out pictures. It comes from understanding who you are, what you are holding onto, and what ne...

In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Monica Wisdom sits down with Lisane Basquiat to explore what it means to carry a legacy while building a life of your own. As the sister of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most influential artists of our time, Lisane has lived at the intersection of art, culture, and public memory. In this episode, she shares the reality of navigating life after...

In this deeply personal and necessary solo episode, Monica Wisdom speaks to a moment many are feeling but few are naming. There is a shift happening. A quiet unraveling. A recognition that carrying everything for everyone is no longer sustainable. With honesty and emotional clarity, Monica reflects on the weight of recent events and the toll they have taken on the collective spirit. She does not r...

In this intimate and layered solo episode, Monica Wisdom invites you into a moment of preparation that becomes something much deeper. What begins as getting ready for an evening at the museum turns into a grounded reflection on culture, visibility, and what it means to build a life and business in spaces that were never designed with you in mind. As she moves through her own ritual of self-care, M...

Send us a text Monica Wisdom engages listeners in a thought-provoking discussion that transcends individual experiences to explore the interconnectedness of our lives within our communities. In this episode, she introduces the theme of 'voting your vision,' encouraging her audience to think beyond personal interests and consider how their choices impact the broader ecosystem in which they live. By...