Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.

The First-Gen Lounge

Education EN ↓ 276 episodes

The First-Gen Lounge, an award-winning podcast, is the FIRST show of its kind and #1 in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals. It is a place where we come to kick it and talk honestly about all things life. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh. You’ll grow… and you’ll be inspired while listening to motivating stories and valuable lessons from fellow first-gens. In every session, you’re going to get practical strategies for becoming the best version of yourself. From entrepreneurship, mentorship, graduate school advice, boosting productivity, finances, networking, facing adversity, and...

Author

Evingerlean D. Blakney, Ph.D.

Episodes

Summer 2018: Session 26 (You Betta Recognize with Tyrone King, Jr.) 02.08.2018 30:45

#UpliftingliftFirstGens with Atlanta native Tyrone King, Jr. who is a multi-talented entrepreneur. An inspiring conversation about realizing your full potential, pushing yourself, and navigating entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer 2018: Session 25 (Purpose in Everything with Aleidra R. Allen) 26.07.2018 34:39

#UpliftingliftFirstGens with Aleidra R. Allen who is a social change advocate and entrepreneur. An encouraging conversation about going against the grain, taking the leap, and changing the world around you. Connect with Aleidra: https://www.instagram.com/klassy_lei/ . Connect with Dr. Eve: www. Instagram.com/EveHudsonPhD . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer 2018: Session 24 (Getting to Financial and Professional Freedom with Ja'Net Adams) 19.07.2018 28:55

Session 24: #UpliftingliftFirstGens on #ThePUPodcast with Ja'Net Adams who is an international speaker, author, and CEO of EMACK Consulting. An enlightening conversation about beginning with the end in mind, committing to one's success, and being financially free. Connect with Ja'Net- https://www.facebook.com/DreamGirlSpeaker/ , https://www.instagram.com/janetadamsspeak/ , https://twitter.com/JaNe...

Summer 2018: Session 23 (I Am Authentically Me with Marquis Taylor) 12.07.2018 31:59

#UpliftingliftFirstGens with Marquis Taylor, Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and Creator of the blog "I Am Authentically Me." An empowering conversation about developing identity, affirming oneself, and committing to being your most authentic self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Summer 2018: Session 22 (Love is H.O.M.E. with Dr. Tamara Glover) 05.07.2018 35:37

#UpliftingliftFirstGens with Dr. Tamara Glover who is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Arkansas State University and Mrs. Arkansas United States 2018. An inspiring conversation about stepping into your light, giving back by serving others, and trusting God's will for your life. Connect with Dr. Glover: https://www.instagram.com/dr_tamaraglover/ . Connect with Dr. Eve: www. Instagram.com/Ev...

Summer 2018: Session 21 (Trusting What God has For You with Shonice Montgomery) 28.06.2018 30:25

Session 21: #UpliftingliftFirstGens on #ThePUPodcast with Shonice Montgomery who is the Coordinator of Student and Young Alumni Programming at The University of Southern Mississippi and Creator of Life + Style blog, FASH. A real conversation taking risks, following your dreams, and getting through hard times. Connect with Shonice- www.fashtheblog.com www.instagram.com/shonice/ Connect with Dr. Eve...

Summer 2018: Session 20 (Be Who You Want to Be with Jonathan Solomon) 21.06.2018 29:07

#UpliftingliftFirstGens with Jonathan Solomon is a native of Ohio and current Director of Upward Bound at Harris-Stowe State University. A real conversation about Black male identity, taking ownership for one's life, and being authentic. Connect with Jonathan: https://www.instagram.com/jonathansolomon/ Connect with Dr. Eve- www. Instagram.com/EveHudsonPhD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Summer 2018: Session 19 (Run Your Life with Hector Sanchez Leon) 14.06.2018 26:14

#UpliftingFirstGens with Hector Sanchez Leon who is a Sales Executive, DJ, and Father. An eye-opening conversation about transitioning to America from Mexico, overcoming setbacks, and taking control of one's destiny. Connect with Hector- www.instagram.com/hectorsleon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer 2018: Session 18 (Making A Way with Kara Robinson) 07.06.2018 19:16

#UpliftingFirstGens this week with Kara Robinson who is an educator and graduate student. An empowering conversation about going from foster care to college, peer mentorship, and transforming live through education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer 2018: Session 17 (Premye a Levé with Irnande Altema, Esq.) 31.05.2018 27:08

#UpliftingFirstGens this week with Irnande Altema, Esq. who is the Founder of FirstGenRise. An empowering conversation about being first-gen and owning one's identity, navigating professionals spaces, and setting expectations. Connect with Irnande- www.instagram.com/firstgenrise/ www.twitter.com/FirstGenRise Connect with Dr. Eve- www. Instagram.com/EveHudsonPhD www. LinkedIn.com/In/EveHudsonPhD Ho...

Summer 2018: Session 16 (Rising from the Bayou with Dr. Dymphna Davis) 24.05.2018 30:02

#UpliftingFirstGens this week on #ThePUPodcast with Dr. Dymphna Davis who is a Mental Health Professional, Researcher, and Life Strategist. A telling conversation about being unmentored, code switching, and bouncing back from loss. Connect with Dr. Dee- https://www.instagram.com/deedavisphd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring 2018: Session 15 (Rethinking First-Gen Stress with Dr. Eve) 17.05.2018 25:31

Session 15: #UpliftingFirstGens this week on #ThePUPodcast with Dr. Eve. In celebrating #mentalhealthawareness, this episode is aimed at helping you lay down some of the mental load. Seeing that perception is reality, ponder on these tips and start shifting your perspective about what's happening in your life so you will stress a little less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Spring 2018: Session 14 (Wherever You May Be with Skyra Thomas) 10.05.2018 23:49

#UpliftingFirstGens this week on #ThePUPodcast with Skyra Thomas who is the Founder of Flip the Zip. A meaningful conversation about relocating--creating community and finding one's "home"... wherever you may be. Connect with Skyra- https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipthezip/ https://www.instagram.com/aim4thesky/ https://www.instagram.com/flip_the_zip/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyra-thomas/ Con...

Spring 2018: Session 13 (Navigating Uncomfortable Places with Jarrel Johnson) 03.05.2018 34:25

#UpliftingFirstGens this week on #ThePUPodcast with Jarrel Johnson who is a higher education PhD student, fellow podcast host, and Black man on the move. A refreshing conversation about dealing with the uncertainties and discomforts of growth, embracing oneself, and living with intention. Connect with Jarrel- https://www.instagram.com/rayofsteven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Spring 2018: Session 12 (Hella Black and Hella Proud with Erica Clark) 26.04.2018 17:25

#UpliftingFirstGens this week on #ThePUPodcast with HBCU alumna Erica Clark who is the Founder of Black Owned Businesses, LLC. An insightful conversation about coping with loss, finding one's way, and being an agent of change "for the culture." Connect with Erica: www.instagram.com/isupportbobs/ www.instagram.com/issa_gem_in_i/ www.linkedin.com/in/clarkerica/ Connect with Dr. Eve- www. Instagram.c...

Spring 2018: Session 11 (Eye On the Prize with Kimberly Bell) 12.04.2018 16:08

#UpliftingFirstGens this week on #ThePUPodcast with Kimberly Bell who is the Founder of Gifted Brown Girls. An inspiring conversation about overcoming setbacks, motivating others, and being a Black creative. Connect with Kimberly- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedbrowngirls/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giftedbrowngirls/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring 2018: Session 10 (Get On the Pedestal with Tekita Bankhead) 29.03.2018 31:23

Moments of enlightenment about being Black, womanhood, and life from the Creator and Editor-In-Chief of The Pedestal Project, Tekita Bankhead! Creator/Editor-In-Chief of The Pedestal Project, an online space dedicated to uplifting Black Women through restoration, validation, and affirmation, Tekita hails from the “Friendly City” of Columbus, MS. She is first-generation college graduate, registered...

Spring 2018: Session 9 (9 Pearls of Wisdom with Dr. Eve) 26.01.2018 16:18

Happy New Year! Celebrating one year of The Purpose University Podcast (and another birthday). Here are a few things that I've taken from the past year that I'd like to share with you. Connect with Lillian Blanche-- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianblanche/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pfVbdPD46jnJRrH9cjKEX Tidal: http://tidal.com/us/store/album/82746559 YouTube: https://ww...

Fall 2017: Session 8 (Align Yourself with Elisa Wiah) 29.12.2017 23:12

Elisa Wiah, Founder and CEO of Girls Like Me, Inc. talk with us about the importance of aligning yourself so that one may live their best live and be their most authentic self. First-Generation college graduate Elisa Wiah is the founder and CEO of Girls Like Me, Inc., a nonprofit organization that encourages all Girls to Go & Dream. The young writer and entrepreneur grew up in Winston-Salem, N...

Fall 2017: Session 7 (Be Legend with Curtis Outlaw) 27.12.2017 23:06

Curtis Outlaw, Founder of Young Black Kings, and first-generation college graduate, chats with us about living his most authentic life. Inspired by his upbringings, he is on a mission to serve others by uplifting them and helping them see their individual greatness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fall 2017: Session 6 (The Importance of Healing with Debbie L. London) 01.09.2017 24:17

Healing plays a large role in being able to live your best life and be your authentic self. Author, Debbie L. London, who is also a first-generation college graduate, talks about the importance of healing for leading and loving your life. Debbie was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the author of the self-help book, Residue: Surviving and Overcoming the Stains of Generational Curses and Soul Ties....

Summer 2017: Session 5 (Dealing with Frustration with Dr. Eve) 31.07.2017 6:27

Everyone gets frustrated from time-to-time, but you don't have to stay in that negative mental space. In this session, we'll touch on ways that you can deal with frustration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer 2017: Session 4 (Stop Being Fearful with Dr. Eve) 13.07.2017 8:29

Let's talk about fear! Don't let it keep you stagnant because there is so much life on the other side of what you fear. Music by FaSol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer 2017: Session 3 (Letting Go of Perfection and Expectations with Dr. Eve) 07.07.2017 8:20

Letting go of the need to be perfect is one way to live your best life. Release the expectations of others and do what makes you happy. After all, you don't have to be perfect. Music produced by Jee Juh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring 2017: Session 2 (Evaluating Your Circle with Dr. Eve) 19.04.2017 8:20

After having spent a few days conversing with students at The Ohio State University about healthy relationships, this session is intended to encourage you to reflect on the people with whom you surround yourself with while on your journey of living intentional. Music Produced by Ryan Little. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.