Melanated and Educated

Kenzie and Destiny get SQUIPed. Chaos ensues. Beyonce is also there! In this episode, Destiny and special guest McKenzie talked about the expectations versus the realities of college, musicals and television shows we like, the Sims, and more!

This episode was in the vault for like a year (sorry y'all...), but it was so much fun! We talked about activism, engaging with art, and the idea of separation from the artist, and a bunch of other stuff! Also I hope you like the pun.

In this episode, Destiny Kristina talks with author Hayley Dennings about her new book, writing for yourself versus for others, the vampire craze, and more. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), check out the website (www.destinykristina.com), give positive ratings on streaming platforms, and continue to listen to episodes!

In this episode, Destiny and special guest Miniya discuss self-image/confidence in predominantly white spaces, dating in college, friendships, and being Black in entertainment. There are also some singing bits. And a little ASMR. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), check out the website (www.destinykristina.com), give positive ratings on streamin...

In this episode, Destiny and Harlande talk about being QuestBridge Scholars, being Black in the Ivy League, colonizer languages, laundry horror stories, and more! It's seriously unserious. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), check out the website (www.destinykristina.com), give positive ratings on streaming platforms, and continue to listen to ep...

In this episode, Destiny reviews all of the books she read in 2023, some new, some old, some good, some very questionable. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple podcasts, and continue to listen to episodes!

In this episode, Destiny and Ava talk about life post graduation, preparing for college, movies, books, TV, and more. Note that this episode was recorded over half a year ago, so it goes without saying, especially now that they're both in college, that their opinions have changed in some ways as they've learned more about themselves and the world. Still, hopefully you enjoy this episode! I...

In this episode, Destiny talks to Lily Joy Winder, an activist, actress, and student about the power of your voice, showing grace to yourself and others, evolving beliefs, the importance of representation, and more. Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual violence and assault.

No, this is not really ALL about the internet, mainly because that episode would be entirely too long. Instead, it’s about influencers, social media, generational differences, and protecting your peace. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple podcasts, and continue to listen to episo...

In this episode, Destiny discusses the future, graduation, summer plans, and movies and shows on her watchlist. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple podcasts, and continue to listen to episodes!

In this episode, Destiny speaks with teen filmmaker, artist, and teacher Keertana Sreekumar. The two talk about their favorite books, Keertana’s unorthodox adolescence as a curator and screenwriter, and what it means to be a teenage girl. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple podca...

Destiny and special guest Evan Deng, an NYC-based music video director and founder of the Family Video Store collective, talk about pursuing your passions, comparing yourself to others, working in film and music, and more. Their conversation goes from the history of the camera to struggles in driving lessons to relatability in media. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melana...

In this episode, Destiny talks about her first reads of the year, her book challenges, and books she swears by. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple podcasts, and continue to listen to episodes!

In the season premiere, Destiny is joined by fellow Color of Youth members Amaya and Miguel. The three discuss things like Color of Youth’s growth through 2022, starting senior year, and ordering tacos from Cheesecake Factory (a decision that still doesn’t make sense to anyone). If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streami...

Destiny speaks to actress, model, and creator Tara Raani about building your confidence, embracing the beauty of your background, and being unafraid of change and growth. While the two discuss her work in the film and modeling industry, Tara emphasizes the importance of the "fake it 'til you make it" philosophy, doing what you want, and being unapologetic about who you are and what you need. If yo...

In this episode, Destiny and A'Llayniah discuss popular tropes in booktok and personal favorites. The two also talk about misguided romance, books that weren't as good as expected, and more. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and continue to listen to episodes!

In this episode, Destiny and special guest Kimmy (@kimmybookss) discuss the importance of being represented in all aspects. The two talk about being Black women in STEM, Kimmy's journey on booktok, some of their favorite reads, and more. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcas...

In this episode, Destiny and special guest Taylor talk about being a student-athlete, balancing school life with proper sleep, foreign television series, memory lane, and more (#proudofkimbo). If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and continue to listen to episodes!

In this episode, Destiny and special guest Kimberly talk about romance novels, living mundane lives, revenge on ants, and more! It’s a fun, phone-call type of episode that ultimately focuses on growing up and the experiences that come with it. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple...

In this episode, Destiny talks about her reading and writing journey, things that inspire her, and why she likes books. She also talks about following your dreams and being unafraid to change your mind.

In this episode, Destiny and special guest Mone’t discuss mental health and self care. They emphasize the importance in surrounding yourself with love (both in your choice of friends and your choice of surroundings) in order to bring light into your life and stay present and positive. They also discuss the importance of caring for yourself beyond the bare necessities, struggles during quarantine,...

In this episode, Destiny discusses her seventeenth birthday (!!!), growing up, and missing being sixteen. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and continue to listen to episodes!

In this episode, Destiny and special guest Sabra discuss the realities of being teenage Black girls, HBCUs vs PWIs, fetishization of various cultures, and more. This episode was a joy to record, so hopefully it’s a joy to listen to. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, a...

In this episode, Destiny gives advice to high schoolers looking to change their habits, build relationships, and have a good start to the year. She also reflects on the start of her senior year of high school and talks about what she hopes to achieve during her last hurrah. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming pl...

In this episode, Destiny and special guest Maimouna get together to talk all things high school and plans for afterward. The two also discuss art, emotions, and the passage of time (to name a few things). If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), give positive ratings on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and continue to listen to epi...