Highly Melanated Podcast

we are just shooting the shit and playing games...  See if you can guess:  Who Said Dat? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmai...

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!! In this episode we have a continuation of our last conversation about parenting.   Welcome Heidi (mother of 3) & Charles (father of twins) to the Melanin Manor as they join in the conversation as we break down our thoughts of The Parent Test on ABC If you would like to join us for a community convo at the Melanin Manor feel free to reach out!  Highly Melanated is n...

We are back with our first episode of 2023, and what better way to begin the year than to talk about the foundation of our existence... PARENTS!!! Based on Nick Cannon and the Akon comment, we talk about what it means to have a parent that does or does not support you as a child.  How does that impact you as an adult and what does it mean to truly feel seen as a child.   Follow US IG: https://www....

We are joined with actor, director, producer & teacher & writer Marishka S. Phillips to have an awesome conversation on the craft of acting! Marishka S. Phillips was born into the entertainment business.  Her mother, Sandra Reaves-Phillips is an award-winning actress, in addition to being a writer and a singer.  Marishka grew up immersed in theater, film and television, so it was not surpr...

We are back with an awesome guest, E.C. Pizarro III to talk about TransTech Social , Marsha's Web and what it means to pay trans & queer folks for what they are worth. Click all the links to get more info E.C Pizarro III is an award-winning Brand Designer and Digital Artist. He is also the Creative Director of his design firm, 1Z2R, the Executive Director of TransTech Social Enterprises ,...

We are back with returning friend to the show Halima "Serene Stylez" Saadia to have an awesome conversation about giving back to the community. Serene Stylez is back as a guest to talk about what she is doing with her Serene Scholarship for fem identifying young women in their senior year of high school to have the experience of a lifetime. For more info email directly  @serenescholarshi...

The gang is back with another episode. No major topic, just us chillin at the melanated lounge shooting the sh*t feel free to answer any of the questions Send us your answers @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us We will read your answers the next episode Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube...

Happy Turkey Day!! We are just shooting the sh*t and talking about our levels of petty. Question of the Week: What's the most pettiest thing you have ever done or know that someone did? Email us @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMx...

***SPOILER ALERT*** ***SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT***  Spoiler begins @ 29:00    We are talking about Black Panther 2 Wakanda Forever!!! NUFF SAID...  Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOI...

We have fun breaking down our childhood fears while discussing the difference between fear and anxiety. Meaningful conversations about what fear means as an adult and how we address fear, anxiety and trauma now that we are older. Question of the Week: What are your fears, both rational and irrational? How did you overcome your childhood fears? Email your answers to @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.co...

In this episode, we have a meaningful and of course fun conversation about what it means to set expectations that are based in reality. Questions of the Week: What is one thing that completely caught you off guard about someone you've dated (Positive or Negative)? How do you set your expectations? What are your expectations in relationships? Are you setting realistic expectations or is a fant...

This week, we discuss the topic of the many misconceptions we face in our personal lives as well as across the board within our individual community  Follow Us IG:  https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA email us @highlymelantedpodcast@gmail.com Follow US IG: https://www.in...

After a much needed month long break the melanated gang is back with another episode! In this episode, we play catch up on where we have been and talk about a few things that have been goin on since our short absence in a wind down at the melanated manor In celebration of this upcoming Halloween, one of our lil sister podcasts, SPILLED MILK PODCAST hosted by a friend to the show, Demi & Dakota...

After a little break, we are back at the Highly Melanated Manor!!! We have a conversation about community and what it means to have community.  PJ shares his experiences about being on the planning committee for the 25th anniversary of NYC Black Pride We have a deeper conversation about what it means to be engaging and how we can get involved in community no matter community that is.  Honorable Me...

***Due to post production issues this was a delayed posting.  We apologize for those of ya'll who look forward to us EVERY THURSDAY @ 12PM*** This is another episode where we shoot the sh*t and talk about things that we never get around to talking about such as body count, space and the final frontier, introverts vs extraverts & WILL SMITH returning to social media even the Queen herself...

We are joined on the mic with 2 brothers, Boogie Blake (creator of Melanin Oversees ) & avid world traveler Kenyatta Montgomery for an IOTA takeover and also to talk about the importance  USE PROMO CODE - "HIGHLY MELANATED"  get buy one get one free item on their website Overseas (MelaninOverseas ™ & MorenaOverseas ™) was created to promote, advocate and display the travel of Afr...

In this episode we break down privilege.   Often we hear about white privilege and leave it at that, but there is so much more and a deeper conversation to be had.  We ALL have some level of privilege  What is your privilege?  If you don't know, check it at the door! Follow US IG:  https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod YouTube:  http...

In this episode we have a conversation about the Amazon movie Needle in a Timestack  and expand the premise of the movie to our own lives what time travel could mean for us and the choices we could or would make if given the chance. Question of the week: What is in your junk drawer if you have one? Clips added Jalen Revis - If Black People Invented Time Travel Follow us IG:  https://www.instagram....

In this episode, we have a fun & real conversation about Father's Day and our fathers.  We as a family want to wish all of our listeners a Happy Father's Day!!!  ***ALSO*** Happy Juneteenth Melanated Family!!! FOLLOW US Instagram TikTok Twitter Comment, Share, Rate us 5 Stars feel free to email us @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com Due to schedules, we will not return until July.  Sta...

The Melanated Community is in for a treat!!!! Special guest -- Hawk Newsome, J.D This brother needs absolutely NO introduction.  He is the realest voice in activism with the heart of a warrior & the mind of a King.  He is A Revolutionary Wolf and the Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Greater New York & Founder of  Black Opportunities NYC **FOLLOW US** IG:  https://www.instagram.com/highlyme...

In this episode we are joined with the one and only Grammy Featured & 2022 Essence Fest Featured Art(tivst) & fellow brother of Iota Phi Theta - " Ayoinmotion ". We have an awesome discussion about his music, his inspiration and how finding purpose in our words will carry us to our to becoming our ancestors wildest dreams. https://www.instagram.com/ayoinmotion ***CHECK OUT HIS MU...

We are joined with music artist & highly melanated business owner, "CMB Publishing Company" to about his journey as a recording artist and owning your publishing. *** CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY WITH US*** G-Eyez is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-born and Houston, Texas-reared MC who offers us his two-fisted vocal style, real life-oriented content, and personally reflective lyricism. After in...

THIS IS OUR 100TH EPISODE!!! No matter if you have been rocking with us from episode 1 or now episode 100 and all the episodes in between,  WE TRULY WANT TO SAY THANK YOU from the bottom of our Melanated Heart Beat... THUMP THUMP  THUMP THUMP In this episode we celebrate our journey as a podcast. Take the ride with us and share your favorite moments as well.   We would love to hear them!!!  Email...

We are joined on the call with not one but TWO all natural Highly Melanated Business owners, Kannesha Chin-Lewis of SilKC Cosmetics & Tree Alexander of Zambo Aroma. This conversation is full of gems about how to care for our melanated skin with their amazing guilt free products that are all natural with the heart and mind of the melanated community. Kannesha Chin-Lewis mother and wife who care...

We are joined with Blake Martin to discuss what it means to follow your dreams even if they are new dreams.  We also discuss the photography industry and all the beauty that is in it when it comes to our melanin. Voodoo Photography Plus was founded by international fashion creative Blake Martin. For the last decade, Blake Martin has proved himself to be a force within the fashion community, produc...