The Unapologetically Black Podcast

Black Women are one of the most underserved groups by the healthcare system - from high pregnancy fatalities, period poverty, FGM and even Covid-19. Livs leads this episode to explore why Black Women are often failed by the healthcare system and what we can do about it, as well as discussing what exactly is FGM and how we can tackle this issue in the UK. Livs is joined by Paige Nakiwu, the Youth P...

For Black History Month, the Dope Black Women will each be taking over the podcast to share the platform with women that they admire to tell their stories. We're kicking off the month with Roshan who is speaking to her Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Together they discuss her Great Grandmother's experience coming to the UK from Jamaica during the Windrush, the similarities and differences in th...

On the podcast we've talked a lot about sex and relationships but this week we welcome Duchess Iphie who is an intimacy coach to discuss what intimacy really means, how to develop non sexual intimacy with your partner, the importance of knowing yourself and your values to have fulfilling relationships, and she also shares her top tips on improving intimacy in relationships. The Dope Black Women Po...

Almost every Black Women has a complex relationship with their hair, and no matter where you're at with your hair journey, it takes time to figure out what works and what doesn't for your hair. Black hair is so versatile, yet can be so political, it's a huge subject. This week, Leanne, Livs and Shan are joined by Jay-Ann and Trina of Curlture UK, which is a online empowerment platform, created to...

'My understanding of what I’m willing to accept was built off the back of what I put up with in the past.' That was one of the many gems of wisdom that content creator, Toni Tone shared with the Dope Black Women this week. They talked about everything from how to get over a break up, whether you can be friends with your ex and the importance of affirmations in building your self love and self conf...

Leanne, Livs and Roshan are joined by Tobi Olujinmi, who is the founder of W Talk - a  Faith, lifestyle and entertainment platform. Together they discuss the impact that their faith has on their lives, especially through the harder times, representation of faith in the media as well as creating the UK’s first reality show about a  Black Family in the Church; Ramsay's Reality.   You...

This week Leanne, Livs and Shan discuss representation in comedy based on a sketch from the BBC show Famalam that went viral which highlighted a lot of stereotypes of Jamaican people. Is it OK as these sketches were written by Black people? Are we warranted in our outrage? Together they also discuss whether we too hard on black creatives.  The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing bl...

Have you seen the music video for WAP? How can Black women embrace their sexuality in a way that goes against the patriarchy? This week Leanne, Livs and Shan discuss Cardi B and Megan the Stallion's new music video, as well as how we as Black Women can embrace our sexuality whilst being in control of what we want and truly be our multifaceted selves. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bring...

'Disability invalidates your humanity in a way that's accepted by all groups' This is the sentiment that Kym and Jumoke of Triple Cripples shared on the podcast this week.   Triple Cripple is a platform created by two disabled Black Women, for Women, Femmes & Non-Binary POC, living with disabilities, each and every day, whose stories remain hidden from view.” In the podcast they discuss the import...

We have news! Our very own Dr Leanne Levers is returning back to Jamacia. Although she'll still be part of the podcast, we wanted to celebrate her next chapter by playing a little drinking game - Truth or Drink. What's the weirdest thing you've ever Googled? What's your weirdest sexual kink? Would you say your happier than the average person? Listen to find out! The Dope Black Women Podcast is all...

'Media shapes our society and Black Lives will Matter when we change the media within our society.' This is the sentiment that Renay Richardson, CEO of Broccoli Content, shared with Leanne, Livs and Roshan on this week's podcast.  Renay shares her journey from being a student at the Brit School, to working her way up as a talent agent to being the founder of the first UK Production Company to...

When is our outrage justified? How can we be effective with our outrage? This is the topic of Dotty's new book which is called Outraged: Why Everyone Is Shouting But No One Is Talking. Dotty is an award winning broadcaster and in this episode she discusses the inspiration for her new book, what it was really like speaking to Rachel Dolezal and Katie Hopkins and how she dealt with online outrage wh...

**Trigger Warning** We will be discussing sexual assault in the context of the TV show in this episode.  I May Destroy you is a brilliant new drama written and created by Michaela Cole which explores the blurred lines between consent and exploitation, while also giving a completely true representation of young Black British life in London. Weruche Opia who plays Terry on the programme joins L...

Singer songwriter Lianne La Havas joins Leanne, Roshan and Livs on the show and together they discuss everything from the inspiration for her new album, navigating the music industry as a young Black woman and some of the challenges she has faced along the way. She talks about how difficult it's been not having any Black people on her team, her label not understanding her hair choices and she shar...

**Trigger Warning*** Do you understand what the different levels of sexual assault actually are? When did you first learn about consent and what does this mean to you? With the topic of sexual assault being hot on the timeline in the last couple weeks and the conversation has been bought into the mainstream through TV shows like I May Destroy You, this week the Dope Black Women are joined by Richi...

Do you believe in labels? Would you date a man who identifies as bisexual? Why do Queer people have to 'come out'? In light of Pride Month we invited Korrine Sky onto the podcast who is a DJ, Activist, Student Nurse who even owns her own lingerie brand. With Leanne and Livs, together they discuss how she navigates being black and bisexual, the important of All Black Lives Matter, including Black Q...

With Father's Day around the corner, Leanne, Oliva and Roshan get together to discuss their relationships with their fathers. They all take the Attachment Theory test and use their attachment styles to reflect on their and how their relationships with their fathers has impacted how they develop relationships as adults.  Attachment styles are developed during your childhood and can have a majo...

Fat acceptance advocate, influencer and writer Stephanie Yeboah joins the Dope Black Women this week and spills all the tea on what it's really like working with high street brands as a plus size black influencer and dealing with brands who show performative action when it comes to supporting social justice causes.  She also gives the women a history lesson on the body positivity movement, be...

George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis on 25th May 2020. This murder sparked anti racism protests in the US and UK, campaigns have been flying around social media, brands are making public statements. There's a lot going on right now. This week the Dope Black Women just talk. They discuss how they have been affected by the death of George Floyd, how they feel the protests and how they're...

How often should you got for an STI test? What's the purpose of going for a smear test? Does eating pineapples really make your vagina smell sweet? These are just some of the questions that we asked sexual health specialist Sarah Mulindwa from Channel 4's The Sex Clinic.   Together the Dope Black Women discuss how to find the right contraception for you, their experiences going for smear test...

Before you're a black woman you're a black girl and it's so important that you don't forget the young black girl inside of you and let her come out every now and again. This week in light of mental health awareness week, a very inspiration Dope Black Women joins the show to discuss mental well being in black girls.  Ebinehita Iyere is the founder of Milk and Honey which is a female led expres...

It is predicted that Coronavirus will cause the biggest finical downturn in 100 years. Since we're in such an unprecedented time where people are loosing their jobs and being furloughed and struggling financially, we bought in Financial Wellness Coach Bola Sol to demystify what Coronavirus means for the economy as well as talking us through the financial jargon we're supposed to know but are never...

Whilst being in lockdown we’re finding that we’re spending more time with family members we may not usually spend time with and less time with people who are really special to us like partners and friends. This is a real test of our relationships and learning to forgive is a crucial part of maintaining strong relationships. This week the Dope Black Women discuss what forgiveness means to them, how...

Every few months old anti-black, sometimes colourist tweets get exposed from people who we admire in the industry. These tweets tend to be 8+ years old and this week some of our favourite black women came under fire. Internet personality Zeze Millz, who has also be subject to backlash for comments she has made in the past, joins the Dope Black Women to discuss why cancel culture is so rife on Blac...

Being in self isolation is one thing, but not being able to date AND you have to stay at home. That's a whole different ball game! This week the Dope Black Women discuss how they're dating whilst in isolation, getting to know someone under lockdown and the things they're doing to satisfy their physical needs. Ladies take note there are some real tangible takeaways in this episode. The Dope Black W...