The Unapologetically Black Podcast

How beautiful do you feel with your natural hair? Do you feel pressured to have long or straight hair? What's your own journey been like to loving your hair? In this episode we talk all things hair, from criticism to dating, empowering young girls and hair being a political statement. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any top...

From finding true love, to not being embraced by our culture, to living life fearlessly and finding joy in difficult times. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanrobert...

Black and brown people are prone to having lupus but how much do you know about it? Did you know that the average time to be diagonsed with lupus is 8 years? What's your experience been like with your healthcare system? In this episode we are joined by Jameisha Prescod, the founder of the amazing platform @youlookokaytome to explore her journey of being diagnosed with lupus and building a digitial...

From attaching our hair to our identity, to wishing we could heal others, short term vs long term gratification and intentional dating. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @...

Can you be yourself in the workplace? What do you think about work friends? Have you experienced either a gender or racial pay gap? In this episode we talk all things being Black in the workplace, from emotional exhaustion to micro-aggressions and the pressure of hustle culture. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics yo...

From giving ourselves the ‘ick' and embarrassing messages, to understanding our capacity to be emotional, feeling misunderstood, being driven by failure and feeling like a burden. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne...

Alexa play, 'Valentine's is coming - where's your boyfriend!' Could you have a prison bae? Have you ever gone woman to woman? How do you celebrate your sisters in your life? In this episode we talk all things love, from being ghosted, to having high standards and the joy of solo dating. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any t...

From the relevance of paprika (yes the seasoning!) to being an ambivert, struggling with vulnerability and feeling unimported to loved ones. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Robert...

63% of Black people view mental health as a sign of personal weakness. Can you talk about your own mental health freely? Have you tried therapy before? Does talking about your emotions make you feel uncomfortable? In this episode we talk about therapy: accessing it, our experience and the stigma. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Emai...

From being a serial cheater to the importance of transparency, to trauma from your first crush and being a multifaceted Black woman. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @ros...

Are you scared about becoming a parent? Did you resent your parent's approach to parenting? Does hitting children instil fear or respect? Should parents be friends with their children? In this episode we talk about our relationships with our parents, what it taught us and what we will bring into fruition with our own children. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @r...

From acknowledging the red flags that we have, to trusting our intuition, to allowing ourselves to be vulnerable. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. This episode mentions themes of grief however does not go into specific details. If this isn...

In what ways could you prioritise your own desires more? How do you celebrate your wins? What are you greatful for this year? We reflect on the end of 2023 and the motivation to start the new year focusing on Black joy. Book recommendations: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing -Dr Joy Degruy A Deadly Inside Scoop - Abby Collette Instructions for Dancing -...

Trigger Warning: Grief From new years reesolutions, to crying in first class, to feeling uncomfortable being happy during grief and differences in our sexuality. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. This episode mentions themes of grief howeve...

Are you comfortable declining a romantic interest? Do you fear travelling home alone? Are you okay with being cat called? We're reaching the end of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and in this episode, we explore our safety as women. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to cover or feedb...

From living within a positive space, to regulating our emotions, improving ourr relationship with money and fears of ending up sad, old & alone. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Rosha...

Would you consider pre-marital counselling? Do you discuss finances with your partner? How do you delegate responsibilities within your relationship? Would you permanently share your live location with your partner? In this episode, we look at the conversations we should be having within our romantic relationships. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts...

From overcoming burnout, to sexual fantasies, to the world's sexiest man, to mother figures and dating our friends. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ____...

If your friend slept with your ex, would you be able to remain as friends? Do you think friendship breakups are harder than romantic? When should you end a friendship? How much grace should be given to our friends? In this episode, we explore friendship heartbreak. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us any topics you’d like us to...

From documentary recommendations, to creating a child fund, to deciding which moment we’d relive over and over again and what we’d do if we had 3 years left to live, we cover so much! Can you relate to fear of disappointing others? Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate ques...

How easy is forgiveness for you? Do you hold romantic partners to the same standard as platonic relationships? Do you experience guilt when you cut someone off? In this episode we talk about the ego boost caribbean men give us, representation in fashion, and what it means to truly forgive. ________ Hosts: Dr. Leanne Levers (@leebeeja) & Roshan Roberts ( @roshanroberts_) ________ 📧 Email us an...

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assualt From Black men calling Black women Golliwogs, to recharging sex toys, being scared of going broke and sexual attractons that scare us. Dig deep is the episode all about taking YOU on our journey to building and sustaining a healthy sisterhood. We ask each other a series of tough and often intimate questions for the first time. This episode mentions themes of sexual...

How is it for you to be multifaceted? Does the strong Black woman stereotype bother you? Does it make you feel uncomfortable when men cry? It's episode 1 and we're diving into sexual shame, splitting the bill and the barriers we face as Black women with identity. The Unapologetically Black podcast brings you honest conversations and personal growth while embracing the multifaceted nature of being...

Formerly the Dope Black Women podcast, Leanne and Roshan are back under a new name and with a whole new vibe. Still the founders of the award winning digital safe space, 'Dope Black Women', they present to you The Unapologetically Black podcast. Bringing you honest conversations and personal growth while embracing the multifaceted nature of being a Black woman. Expect to laugh (and sometimes cry)...

Roshan is joined by Vanessa Boachie, Founder and Director of Inside Out Well-being for a special episode to celebrate the 3rd year of the Every Mind Matters campaign. They speak about anxiety and stress, what it looks like and how we can manage it. Every Mind Matters aims to equip people to take action to protect and improve their mental wellbeing, helping to prevent mental health concerns from es...