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We went down the green washing rabbit hole, talking about everything from oil companies, Jason Momoa, to the matrix and more! In this episode of the I'm Speaking Podcast we share tips to use when buying green products and how to avoid branding with fluff words like eco-friendly, sustainable or green.

What is your Summer Glow-Up routine? This week's guest gives some amazing skin care tips for the summer. Everything from using pineapple, aloe vera, olive oil to not using makeup with spf! Tune in to learn more from Ceci Lamadrid, Founder of Cecthetics Skin Spa in Miami. To contact Ceci: Email: cectheticsskinspa@gmail.com Phone: 786-307-1716 www.cectheticsskinspa.com

#FREEBRITNEY - where do we even start? The statements made by Britney regarding her conservatorship are appalling and concerning. And it also made us reflect on what happened to Demi, Taylor, Kesha and even in the Hand Maid's Tale show on HULU. We need to do a separate episode on "when men have too much power!" Listen and let us know what your thoughts are.

It's Pride Month and Pride flags are everywhere! And companies are changing their logos to market to a $1 Trillion niche, the lgbtqia+ community. 36% of these companies in the US have no intention of giving back to lgbtqia+ charities and make a lame attempt to fit into the rainbow culture. Mercy and Priya talk about the impact of Rainbow Washing, Trans rights and more!

Do you mash your cauliflower or spike your vodka with jalapeno?? Well, then this podcast is for you! We cover it all in this episode and we also have 10 very useful tips! Mercy & Priya talk about their favorite foods, foods they should not be eating (or drinking) and major issues in our food industry. Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

On this week's episode of I'm Speaking with Mercy & Priya we speak to Jani Rad about what it means to Empower B.I.P.O.C. Communities. We break down tools you can use to uplift, elevate and encourage conversation around tough topics affecting B.I.P.O.C. communities with Jani, including the Theater of the Oppressed! More about Jani: Niranjani Radhakrishnan (or "Jani Rad") is a Director of Analytics...

I STAN YOU! Why are different fandoms treated differently? Mercy & Priya talk about the labels we get from fanning out. Everything from BTS, Harry Styles, to Comic Con and the Kardashians. We break down being called a nerd, cool, superficial, and more! You will never guess what Mercy & Priya stan about! LISTEN NOW!

This housing market is CRAZY! This bubble is insane. We have never seen prices so high and such a big demand with a low inventory. Mercy & Priya interview Real Estate Agents Juliet Restrepo & Carolina Garcia to get their takes on what's happening in the industry, their perspectives as a Millenial and Gen X'er and more! LISTEN NOW! Contact our Guests: Juliet Restrepo Keller Williams Coral Gables Ph...

What is Crypto Currency, Dogecoin and what is this whole thing about Elon Musk on SNL?? We are not experts but we breakdown the terminology, because why not?? Women need to talk more about investing their money and diversify their investments. Here are some resources: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/what-is-cryptocurrency/ https://thecollegeinvestor.com/21245/top-10-bitcoin-crypto-investi...

We got your summer reading list right here! Mercy and Priya celebrate 1 year anniversary of the QueenBees Books Club by sharing their list of books and talking about how the book club brought women together during the pandemic. WATCH THE EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/q7egMEK3m98 Here are the 2020 - 2021 Queenbee Book Club Picks: 1. The Woman in the Window - A.J. Finn 2. The Girl in Cabin 13 - A.J...

You probably have Fast Fashion pieces in your wardrobe and don't even realize it. We even realized our branded shirts were from a well known fashion brand that capitalizes on Fast Fashion. Fast Fashion is a huge humanitarian and environmental issue. Listen in to learn more and what you can do to support more ethical brands OR to upcycle!

Are your pets your kids and plants your pets?? Times have changed. Millennials and Gen z'ers are having less kids...human kids. Why? Mercy and Priya share their experiences as a pet moms! Tune in for the fun!

Transgender healthcare rights are being threatened in several states. Mercy and Priya breakdown what protections are in place in the United States and what is not for the LGBTQ+ community. Also stay tuned for the end of the episode, as Priya's Transgendered son shares a special message. Here are links we referenced in this episode: https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights https://www.hrc.org/ http...

Are Women Safe??? From college rape culture to walking home with keys in your hands to protect yourself to being told a boy is flirting with you if they hit you as children. A woman's safety is first compromised when she's a little girl. Why do we have to protect ourselves when men need to be taught to respect women? In this episode Mercy and Priya talk about their experiences and what women are e...

Are you an influencer or just starting to promote your business online?? Today we have tips from the Founder and Boss Babe at FAMA Agency, Michelle Caba! She guides us through and breaks down why and how to brand ourselves. She also helped us with branding the I'm Speaking Podcast! You can find Michelle @famaagency on IG and www.famaagency.com!

So much has happened in the last week. We try to jam it all into 26 minutes. Tune in as Mercy & Priya tackle GUNS, MENTAL HEALTH & HATE! In episode 20 we list the 7 mass shootings, revisit HR8 gun legislation, address the Asian hate crime, racism and mental health issues.

Who's your favorite female activist?? We list our favs and the women we admire in honor of Women's History Month! From Madonna, to Jane Fonda, Angelina Jolie, Ava DuVernay and more! The I'm Speaking Podcast with Mercy & Priya uplifts voices everywhere while bringing light to trending topics. LISTEN wherever podcasts are found! Inspired by The EDGE www.theedgehelps.com

How's work going??? Since March 2020 we have seen a drastic changes in percentages of women in the workforce because of the pandemic. Women have always been expected to manage more than their male counterparts but being paid our worth has been a major sore in the side in our fight for equality and equity. Mercy and Priya share their experience, from investors to their personal experiences - the fi...

Hold onto your crown! 👑 We ditched our regularly scheduled episode to dive into the Meghan Markle/ Prince Harry Oprah Interview. Aunty O asked all the right questions but we had some follow up statements in this week's episode, She's a Complex Grown Woman, on The I'm Speaking Podcast with Mercy & Priya! Listen🎧 tonight - wherever podcasts are found AND tune in tomorrow on Facebook at 12pm ET for...

Kicking off March's International Women's Day by celebrating women supporting women and special guest Juana Martinez, the Executive Director of the EDGE's Queen Bees Worldwide. Tune in at 12pm ET on Facebook or listen wherever podcasts are found! Inspired by the EDGE www.theedgehelps.com

It's no surprise what our #1 environmental problem is! The only way we'll be able sustain our planet is by squashing all the big egos and lined pockets in politics. Poor governance in Texas is a prime example of our biggest issue in climate change. In this episode of The I'm Speaking Podcast with Mercy and Priya, we tackle Poor Governance, Pollution, Food Waste and more!

Did you know that Climate Change disproportionately affects the poor and disenfranchised communities? On this episode of The I'm Speaking Podcast with Mercy & Priya we talk about our work to combat climate change and how climate events can destroy poor communities. To learn more about our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ImSpeakingPodcast This podcast is inspired by the EDGE Charitable Foundation www.th...

Our Fierce February Female Guest is Ashley Gray! She is the Executive Director of The EDGE's Youth Ambassador Committee & VP of FIU's SISTUHS, AND a Pre-Med student at FIU! She has a heart of service, is committed to her community and exhumes excellence. 💥💥💥 TUNE IN this Wednesday at 12pm ET on Facebook to meet Ashley as we talk about Social Justice & Youth Empowerment on The I'm Speaking Podca...

From the cell phone in your hand to BIG A.I. like Facebook, the 4th Industrial Revolution is a topic EVERYONE should be aware of! TUNE IN this Wednesday at 12pm ET on Facebook & Twitch for the latest episode of The I'm Speaking Podcast of Mercy & Priya. AVAILABLE on Spotify, SoundCloud, iTunes & YouTube! Uplifting Voices Everywhere! Inspired by The EDGE Helps www.theedgehelps.com #imspeaking #imsp...

Did you know Mercy & Priya have worked with children victimized by Human Trafficking? Don't miss this week's episode of The I'm Speaking Podcast with Mercy & Priya Wednesday at 12pm ET on Facebook & Twitch! 🔴 According to the International Labour Organization Human Trafficking is the 3rd largest crime ring in the world. It generates $150 BILLION annually with over 21 MILLION women & children ensl...