Da Hood Talks Podcast

In Season 2 Episode 2 we bringing families to the mic to discuss their very own personal experiences with a birth that was traumatic. Even as a very sensitive topic we want you to tune in because we know these so common stories and experiences bring so much perspective to the CDC report that black women experience maternal mortality at a rate two to three times higher than that of white women!

Listen in as we launch our new Storytelling Segment, our host Vanna is join at the MIC to have a one-on-one conversation featuring a community member born in St. Louis and raised in the foster care system. We hear in this episode his experiences navigating the streets of STL at a young age due to unfortunate circumstances and how he feels community could better support those who have similar lived...

Join us to learn about the programs NLA (Neighborhood Leadership Academy) & NLF (Neighborhood Leadership Fellows) and how they are making an impact in our community leaders like Dionne Jones Alderperson of Pine lawn, Mo who joins us in this conversation and then uses her journalism skills to put Host Vanna in the HOT SEAT!!!

We KICK OFF Season 2 of our Live Shows having a conversation with our Community Elected Officials including Ferguson's First African American Woman Mayor Ella Jones and Ferguson-Florissant School District Board President Dr. Sheila Powell-Walker and others to learn a little about their experience and point of view of being black & in leadership. We also discuss how they think we can improve th...

In this episode we speak with Robert White III of NPower and his special guest who both recently graduated from the Npower program. We learn how Npower is supporting community and inspiring youth in the area of technology and more. Listen in to hear how these two recent graduates are success stories of the Npower program and why you should be sharing this info to help someone else or signing up fo...

As we end our First Season of Live shows our host is join with fellow residents of Ferguson, Mo. They will discuss the community of Ferguson past, present and future from their different perspectives and more. Listen in to hear from the people living in a community that impacted the Saint Louis area in a unforgettable way and known all over the world!

In this episode, we talk with Nichole Dawsey the Executive Director of Prevent+Ed an learn how they are showing up to support the black community around alcohol and drug concerns, how overdosing numbers are soaring in the black community especially during this Pandemic. Listen in to learn not only how they are assisting but also learn how you even as maybe a bystander can support someone in this a...

In this episode we talk with a panel around mentorship, the need for more in our community, the ones that exist, and the benefits of it all. Listen in to this needed conversation that dives into so many levels of experiences from being the mentor to being mentored and the importance of being open and transparent in either position. 

In this episode we talk with a group of diverse black men of the STL community who have come together to form ABC U (About Us By Us Connecting Us) We learn about them individually, their group and the efforts they are all putting forward to make the Community and families of STL better!

In this episode we talk with Cynthia Bennett the founder of JADASA a GEM of an organization that educates, edify and empower survivors of domestic and sexual assault and their families! Listen in to learn how they support community through the services they provide and why they deserve support from us!

In this awesome conversation with three amazing STL community supporting women we dive into the depths of superwoman syndrome and how society unrealistic norms have glorified a title that is harming black women. Listen in to hear all the many gems that were dropped and experiences shared like the importance of listening to and loving your body and why we must take care of ourselves before it's to...

In this episode of Da Hood Needs segment, we talk with Jennifer llardi the founder of Simple Positive Play and learn about this awesome spot in Ferguson that provides access to clean safe fun for all children and families! Listen in to learn how you can not only visit this awesome organization, but why you should definitely support the work they do for the Community!

In this episode, we have a conversation with three local urban farmers to learn about urban farming and get some gardening tips. As the conversation goes on we learn the challeges black farmers have had and currently are facing, how urban farming developement could impact the city and so much more. Check out this video, share and remember to show support to local Urban Farmers!

In this episode, the Host sits down with Fathers and Families Support Center employees and Fathers to have a conversation around addressing stereotypes of black fathers in society, normalizing and supporting fathers to be all around healthy and to learn how their organization serves fathers in the STL, MO and East STL, IL areas.

In this episode, the host sits down with a panel of Black Men in the STL area who have various experiences including personal in the category of mental health. We discuss normalizing self care and mental health care for black men, how to support black men in taking care of their mental health, addressing the barriers that prevent black men from accessing proper mental health support and so much mo...

In this episode we have a conversation with three STL area Certified CHWs and the instructor of the CHWs program at Saint Louis Community College about the role of CHWs, how they are beneficial to the community, why and how you can become a CHW if interested. Tune in to this episode and learn all about Community Health Workers!

This episode we are join by three Mothers of the STL area and Kim sexton of the MOMs line. These women elaborate on their personal journeys and experiences being mothers the good, bad and in between. We discuss how the moms line has been a support to them and give the REAL on why Motherhood is tough but still so very amazing!

In this extra episode we learn about St. Louis Metro Market from Quinton Ward the Executive Director and how beneficial the organization is to the Communities they serve by providing access to quality and affordable fruits and vegetables.

In this episode, the panel have a conversation from their own point of view and experiences around Anti-racism work, Allyship and so much more!

During this special random (hint baby in the background sounds) episode we have a conversation with Andrew who lives in Qatar and works with children. In this short time we hear Andrews thoughts, views & personal experience of racism in America. He gives us his perspective on how racism differ in America then in the UK where he grew up and advice for black people in america. 

The host of Da Hood Talks Podcast sits down with four Licensed Insurance Agents and Financial Advisors in the Saint Louis area and talks about what financial literacy is, some techniques to use and how the black community can use more financial literacy techniques to impact generation wealth and more!

In this episode we talk with 3 awesome STL women who share their stories on being sexual abuse survivors, talk about the work they do around the issue and discuss how our community can combat sexual abuse/assualt and support survivors.

During this joyful episode we bring you in front of an awesome panel of a variety of doulas in the saint louis area, learn about all things doulas and how they can be beneficial to the community.

In this conversation we speak to some inspiring St. Louis women who are local leaders and represent the older generation, about the work they do in the community, what community is lacking today vs the past and so much more!

With a guest panel of awesome community members, this show will dive into the division within the black community and address the hard truths of holding ourselves accountable today and moving forward. TUNE IN with an open mind and let's have this REAL and RAW conversation!