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This week we continue our conversation with Resmaa Menakem, NY Times bestselling author of My Grandmother’s Hands, on the impact of generational trauma and other Black things. Resmaa's latest book, The Quaking of America is available now wherever books are sold. IG @resmaamenakem For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances!...

This week we talk to Resmaa Menakem, NY Times bestselling author of My Grandmother’s Hands, on the impact of generational trauma and other Black things. Resmaa's latest book, The Quaking of America is available now wherever books are sold. Make sure to come back for part 2 of our conversation next week. IG @resmaamenakem For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)!...

This week we zoom in on the Showtime/Mass Appeal docu-series Everything’s Gonna be All White with producer/director Djali Brown-Cepeda. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by...

This week we talk to Amira Rose Davis, host of American Prodigies season 3 about documenting the nuanced experience of being at the intersection of race, gender, and sports. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad...

This week we talk to the Ignant Intellectual aka Zerandrian Morris, about feeling the effects of these mortal frameworks. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle sho...

This week we politic with Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri, and get a down-to-earth perspective of the ivory tower. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop!...

This week, we're joined by Lizz Winstead, founder of Abortion Access Front and cohost of Feminist Buzzkills Live, to talk about the wave of anti-abortion legislation sweeping the nation. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the...

This week we talk to Courtney Kemp, creator of Starz TV series Power (and its three subsequent spinoffs), about what it takes to call the shots. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales...

This week we pour into the marketing mind of Ingrid Best, former Diageo exec and now founder of iBest Wines. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLand...

This episode, I connect with an old friend and incredible artist Loni Johnson, who talks us through the social practice of her mastery. IG @lonijae305 For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaS...

This week, we talk to Daniel Collins, former convict and current activist, about his road to enlightenment and his fight for RaShawn Clark’s freedom. https://www.gofundme.com/f/attorney-retention-for-rashawn-clark For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Suppor...

This week, we talk to visual artist and quilt maker Bisa Butler, weaving together her journey from teacher to master. IG @bisabutler For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my...

This week we talk to UCLA Gymnastics team members Margzetta Frazier and Sekai Wright about the ongoing situation surrounding the protection of Black team members. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon...

This week, we create space with author Chloe Dulce Louvouezo for intimate stories from Black women on identity, healing, and self-trust. For more content, subscribe to our  Patreon (patreon.com/smartfunnyandblack)! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop b...

This week, I share what I’ve learned in this new phase of love. For more content, subscribe to our Patreon ! Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Smart Funny & Black Production

Continuing with our annual Keep and Dump episode, we identify that which to leave behind in 2021 and that which to hold on to in 2022. Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Smart Funny & Bla...

This week, we talk to fine artist Gregory Simmons about his groundbreaking crate series and how the pandemic made his art a profession. IG @g_simmonsart Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Sma...

This week, we are joined by fine artist Cristina Martinez to talk her new line at Nordstrom, why oils are better, and betting on yourself. IG @sew_trill Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Sma...

This week, we keep it moving with animator/graphic artist Andres Soler, creator of the Views from Amandaland intro. IG @theandressoler Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Smart Funny & Bla...

This week, Grammy nominated artist Yola gives us a word on what it is to be a Black woman in music across the pond. Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Smart Funny & Black Production

This week, interior designer and artist Justina Blakeney walks us through her Jungalow of creativity. IG @justinablakeney + @theJungalow  Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Smart Funny &...

This week we revisit our conversation with comedian Candice Thompson to discover the truth behind the mystery of your friendly neighborhood egomaniac. Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Smart...

This week, portrait artist Amy Sherald launches our artist series with a peek inside her process, where you can see her First Lady portrait of Michelle Obama and more. IG @asherald Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExport...

This week we talk to Lilly Workneh, editor of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, and CaShawn Thomspon, creator of #BlackGirlsAreMagic about why Black girls’ stories matter. Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop b...

This week, we pop open the meaning of mess and how to manage it with Kalilah Wright, creator and founder of Mess In A Bottle apparel. Keep up with my releases and appearances! Subscribe to my newsletter  for   free  at AmandaSeales.com Support the work here: //Join the #sealessquad at Patreon.com/AmandaSeales //Stop by my lickle shop! AmandaLandExports.com atforms. This is a Smart Funny & Blac...