The Unapologetically Black Podcast

This week we reflect on the tragic death of Sabina Nessa and violence against women. Sabina was a 28-year-old teacher from South London who was murdered on a Saturday evening, a few minutes’ walk from her home. In this episode, Livs explores activism and self-care, staying vigilant and the pressure this puts on young women. Find out more about this week’s guests: Activists @AnnieGibbs and @_Ethere...

Throughout Jamaican culture, whether it’s music or language, Jamaica has historically been a homophobic space to be in. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are 5 times more likely to be victim of violent crimes and 20 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault than the rest of the population. This week, Leanne sits down with the Glenroy Murray and Renae Green, Executive Directors of two leading...

This week Roshan (@roshanroberts_) talks to June-Ann (@blackbrokeandaxiouspodcast) about her journey since being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), trying to reach a diagnosis herself, navigating the health care system as a black woman and the impact on PCOS on dating. September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month. PCOS is a serious genetic, hormone, metabolic and reproducti...

Its National Albinism Awareness Month in South Africa. Community lead, Romantha, chats to author, content creator and activist Terry-Ann Adams about her experience. They touch on the various intersections of blackness, celebrating melanin,parenthod, as well as the funny and often insulting ways in which people with albinism are treated.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

This week Livs speaks to artists @MrWesleyDykes and @BelleFrog about working in drag, performing masculinity and why gender isn't real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Leanne chats with 3 Dope Black Jamaican Women situated across the globe; Julene in London, Nykeeba in Lagos (by way of NYC), and Shauna in Maryland Together, they discuss how they define identity, what is means to be Jamaican, whilst living outside of Jamaica, and how to create the feeling of "home" no matter where you are. Nykeeba - @nykeeba @djquenchieJulene - @julenearobinsonShauna -...

Roshan speaks to Natalie Scott a money mindset coach about the importance of money in relationships, influencing Gen-Z and understanding our individual attitudes towards money and the way it shows up. You can follow Dope Black Woman at @dopeblackwomen1 on Instagram and @dopeblackwomen on Twitter and Facebook. Guest handle: @nataliescottempowers  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Romantha speaks to Dr. Simone Peters, a coloured woman who recently graduated as a doctor of psychology. They explore the term coloured, life on the Cape Flats of Cape Town and different stereotypes around the coloured community - which was the focus of her thesis. You can follow Dope Black Woman at @dopeblackwomen1 on Instagram and @dopeblackwomen on Twitter and Facebook. Simone's...

In this episode, Livs explores the world of skin care. What's the best way to take care of yourself if you have a skin condition or disorder? And what does 'healthy' skin even mean? This week's guests are Skin Health Specialist @Dija_Ayodele and blogger @TSW_Beezeebuzz - who documents her experience of Topical Steroid Withdrawal and Eczema. Keep up with everything we do @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter...

Odessa Chambers is a media executive, working across TV and film production. Odessa and Leanne have a girly chat (and a drink) about growing up across the Diaspora (New York, London, Kingston),  how it made them Dope Black Women, and ultimately deciding to settle in Jamaica, despite a slew of dating woes. (lol). Follow Odessa @oblessa on all socials and check out her podcast Reasonings with Odessa...

Roshan has an honest chat with Brenda, a member of the DBW community, about what a sisterhood looks like, the good the bad and the ugly that comes with it and how you can create your own. You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter, @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram and Dope Black Women on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Romantha, Refiloe, Thando and Stepanie, all women from the Dope Black Community, discuss what womanhood, places of safety and love looks like for them. Check out these women on Instagram at:  @stephs_playground @thandohlope @refiloekhameli / @mindsetmistress The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect...

This week your favourite trio catch up to talk about the UK's lockdown coming to an end, self-development and to pee or not pee on the seat. Do you hover on the toilet? Keep up with everything we do @DopeBlackWomen on Twitter and Facebook, and @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and...

This week, we go deep! Leanne sits down with one of her favourite authors and former professor, Kiese Laymon to talk about one of his most recent publications, Heavy. Through the lens of his memoir, Kiese and Leanne share their thoughts on the continuous journey of restoration and healing, the intertwining of forgiveness, love and accountability, and the unrealistic standards that are imposed on u...

From a fake robbery, to being catfished to lying about what height they are, the girls open up about their dating stories fuelled by lies and this week they are joined by Kimmy the co-founder of @dopeblackdisabled for a funny and honest conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes referred to as the "silent minority", there are over 677,000 people in the UK who define themselves as Mixed. What does it mean to be a mixed race woman, and how does one define their Blackness within this? In this episode we discuss labels, identity clashes and light-skinned privilege. Livs speaks to therapists Danielle Bottone and Jamila Andersson about their own experiences. Follow Da...

The narcissist and the empath – In this week's episode we speak with Keeley Taverner, an empath and narcissist expert and psychotherapist. Roshan finds out what a narcissist is, how it shows up in relationships and how to heal from it too. You can follow Keely on: Instagram: @key4change Website: https://keyforchange.com/ The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to di...

In this week's episode we speak with one of Jamaica's Dopest, Lisa Hanna! Together, Leanne and Lisa discuss managing the diverse and multi-faceted nature of being a "bad-ass", wading through the trenches of patriarchy and their collective dreams for Jamaican women and Black women throughout the diasporaYou can follow Lisa Hanna on:Instagram/ Twitter: @lisahannampThe Dope Black Women Podcast is all...

This week, Leanne sits down with Shadow Secretary for Women and Equalities, Marsha De Cordova, to discuss her passion for protecting the voiceless and her dream of creating a more inclusive society. We track her own political interests back to her childhood experience of growing up with a visual impairment (nystagmus), her complete rejection of the Race Report and how to maintain a career in the d...

In the past year, many of us have had to deal with grief and loss in new ways. This week Livs opens up about the death of her father and the impact grief can have on all of us. Yolanda Clarke is a bereavement support volunteer and administrator at Cruse Bereavement Care. Siana Bangura is a writer, producer and community organiser. Timi Sotire is a music and culture journalist. Follow this week’s g...

This week, Leanne, Live & Roshan discuss taboos! From skin picking to serial cheating, the women share honestly about the underlying causes for their socially frowned upon behaviours. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood. You can follow Dope Black W...

Roshan the co-founder of Dope Black Women is joined by Soraya Stuart (@sorayastuart) to explore social anxiety. They delve into what is, how it shows up and how we can manage it better. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood. You can follow Dope Black Wom...

This week, Leanne takes a trip down memory lane with her ex-partner and creator of the award -winning web series Dreaming Whilst Black, Adjani Salmon. Together they reflect on the concurrent journey of their relationship and the making of the web series, hoping to shed their respective toxic behaviours, whilst celebrating each other and their individual success. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all...

This week, the ladies reunite to play a lil game of friendship that takes them through their ultimate fantasy dinner party to identifying what made them become so close so quickly. Play this game with your long-time gal pals or your new partner for date night! The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with e...

Roshan and online personality Queen Mojo have a girly chat and talk about detaching from therapy, applying for reality TV, Detaching ourselves from labels such as “ strong black woman “ and staying motivated. please excuse Roshan’s audio_______Queen Mojo is a multi-faceted British online personality. She’s best known for speaking organically on a range of topics including personal development, men...