Let’s Have The Conversation

This episode is choppy and raw but that seems to fit the bill considering the topic and the happenings surrounding this recording. Please listen as myself Portia and Rebecca the White Woman Whisperer have an in person masterclass on poor allyship, true intersections and antiracism education. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...

Join me, Portia @Portia. Noir and Rebecca @white_woman_whisperer as we have a candid conversation about our DEI work we do on tiktok. What we believe is needed in truly unpacking, healing and decolonization. You've never had anti-racism work done like this!  #desireebstephens #makeshifthappen #letshavetheconversation #dei #antiracism #decolonization #portianoir #whitewomanwhisperer #meetingmelanat...

Isabella and I discuss live on TikTok all of the nuances of Jewishness as a race and a people and the intersections between oppression. Isabella Segalovich is an artist, designer, writer, and TikTokker who researches the intersections of politics and design. She graduated from Haverford College with a degree in Fine Arts and Visual Studies and learned about the intersections of race and design whi...

Myself and Rose Kaz of Lady Boss intl. discuss the personal reasons why I do not vibe with feminist, liberal views or allyship. Tune in and let me know what you think #desireebstephens #makeshifthappen #letshavetheconversation #unpacking #decolonizing #unlearn  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desireebstephens.sub...

When did you become "white"?  Its an odd question when it is actually framed but it is a deep truth that needs to be confronted. In the system of whiteness there is a requirement to release your true culture and check your humanity at the door in order to gain riches. It feels very much like what good is it to gain the world but lose your soul.  I wonder how often white people think about their ow...

Discussing the nuances of racial identity here in America and across the pond in Britain.  For many of us, holding multiple racial identities is the most accurate way to self identify, and helps us to navigate the social construct of race without constantly feeling like imposters or lacking in confidence or validation." -Daley  #antiracism #authenticself #biracial #desireebstephens #blackmothers #...

Having a conversation about the many intersections of Blackness, christianity and the safety of day to day life  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desireebstephens.substack.com/subscribe

I had such an AMAZING time discussing epigenetics ( Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work CDC) with Sabr Lyon. They go into the depths of how you can do this healing through ancestry work specifically when you're white and we discuss many intersections, and cross some many lines and just have a really connective time ge...

On this episode I, Desireé B Stephens sit down with Pam Iverson a trusted relationship coach and discuss the makings of healthy partnership. We speak on releasing constructs and developing a deep connection and relationship with yourself first.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desireebstephens.substack.com/subscr...

Today we discuss the various modalities that Jen Drinkard brings with her healing practice. We discuss shared practices, loss of culture through assimilation and the many lives we bring with us to this moment. Take a deep dive into quantum healing and shadow work healing. #healing #pastlife #letshavetheconversation  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

On this episode we speak with Leah and discuss a little kitchen table polyam, being queer and parenting. We delve into the great depths it takes to love multiple people with depth and honesty and really how to live your most authentic life by simply, allowing! #polyam #letshavetheconversation #desireebstephens #mskeshifthappen This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subs...

We are having a discussion with King in regard to what life now looks like living with HIV whilst also bending traditional norms of masculinity, and navigating all of that while being a Black man and father.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desireebstephens.substack.com/subscribe

Here is what we know. 22 year old Rico Marley was arrested yesterday and charged with reckless conduct for entering a Publix with 2 long guns and 4 handguns. Later on they charged him with intent to commit a felony (how does one determine intent) and is now facing 5 felony counts and gun charges. This should concern us all. Black lives set the bar and precedents on how ALL lives are treated in Ame...

This is a small welcome to give you a general idea of what we will be discussing in this space. Thank you for being here on the journey with me. -Desireé B Stephens This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desireebstephens.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit desireebstephens.substack.com/subscribe