The Unapologetically Black Podcast

Can your white friends use black emojis? To what extent do you support black businesses? Can you be pro black and date other races? This week the Dope Black Women discuss what it means to be pro black. They also share how they're coping with self isolation and what they're doing to keep themselves entertained and positive in this uncertain time. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing b...

What would it be like to live in a world where white people are oppressed and black people are superior? This is the world that Noughts and Crosses is set in. Malorie Blackman's famous series of books has been turned into a TV series and this week the Dope Black Women are joined by one of the show's directors, Koby Adom. Koby discusses how he broke into film school as well as the main themes of th...

Have you ever had my heart broken? What is the biggest lie you've told recently and to who? These are just some of the questions the Dope Black Women answer this week as they play 'We're not really strangers.'  We are not really strangers is a purpose given card game created by an American artist called Koreen who has collaborated with Red Table Talk, about empowering meaningful connections....

We may be in lockdown here in the UK, but that doesn't stop us from bringing you episodes each week! In a Corona free episode, this week the ladies are joined by fellow Dope Black Woman Adaobi Nwachuku to discuss the pressures that women feel (from society and family) to be a mother. Reflecting upon their different life stories and backgrounds the women discuss whether they want kids, whether they...

There is a huge lack of black organ donors and huge stigmas around the topic, so in this episode the Dope Black Women dispel some of those preconceptions, reflect on their own attitudes towards organ donation, as well as Leanne's story of being an organ donor herself.  We also hear from Rachel Rowson, Regional Manager of the London Organ Donation Team, who talks us through all of the facts an...

Is Theatre for white people? Why are there such few black shows for us to experience on the west end? Up and coming actress Julene Robinson joins the Dope Black Women this week and talks us through a history of black people in theatre. She also discussed her upcoming devised, show which she has also written and stars in, called The Night Woman, which is a show that explores the concept of darkness...

This week we open up the conversation around mental health and are joined by a very special Dope Black Woman, Vic Sanusi. Vic is a writer, podcaster and creative who is a huge advocate for mental health, especially encouraging more black people to talk about mental health. Together they open up to talk about everything from therapy to anti depressants, to taking time away from toxic friendships an...

Have you ever had sex in public? Have you ever made a sex tape? Been kicked out of the club? In this episode we get to know the Dope Black Women even better as they play a game of Never Have I Ever. The stories are absolutely wild! Also in this episode (and by public demand) Leanne shares her seven top tips to securing a permanent sideman. It is cuffing season after all! The Dope Black Women Podca...

DJ, Creative, influencer and all round Dope Black Woman, Mercedes Benson joins Leanne, Roshan and Liv this week. Mercedes talks about how she broke into the creative sphere, managing expectations of traditional parents and managing her multifaceted career. She dives deep into how she became a self taught DJ, the challenges she faces navigating the music industry as a black woman and her plans to s...

Whether you're in a relationship or riding solo this year, February 13th is officially Galentines Day! A day to celebrate and spend time with your girlfriends! On the podcast this week Leanne, Shan and Liv discuss their take on Galentines as well as Valentines; they best and worst Valentines memories and how to spend Valentines if you're single this year. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about...

No matter what your relationship with God, religion takes on a different role in your day to day lives based on how you grew up. Religion is very prominent in the black community, so this week Leanne, Shan and Liv discuss their personal relationships with religion, what spirituality means to them and how this manifests if you have different religious views to your partner. The Dope Black Women Pod...

This week, the Dope Black Women are joined by fellow DBW - Social Media Consultant and Podcaster, Pilar Nalwimba. Pilar previously worked on social media accounts for ITV and Love Island and currently hosts the Reality Tea Podcast. As a group they discuss the representation of black people on reality TV in general, whether reality TV shows stereotype black people and why certain reality shows are...

There are lower rates of marriage within black women compared to other races and only 23% of dark skinned women are married. This week, Leanne, Roshan and Liv discuss whether marriage is something we strive to achieve as women in 2020, whether we're still influenced by traditional cultural values to get married and what finding a life partner means to them. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all abou...

We're back for the new year and as you're planning all your trips, holidays and bae-cations for 2020 the Dope Black Women discuss dating on holiday. From Island romances, to whether cheating counts when you're on holiday to whether you would move to a different country to be with someone. There's even a story where a guy ends up throwing a chair across a rave in rage! You'll have to listen to hear...

However you're celebrating this festive season, we hope you've had a great Christmas and holiday season! We're just sharing a quick message to say we're taking a break for Christmas this week, but we'll be back in the new year with new episodes, more podcast guests, and more events and link ups! Share your thoughts on the podcast by using the hashtag #DBWPodcast and let us know what topics you wan...

Merry Christmas for all of us at Dope Black Women! In this episode Leanne, Liv and Roshan talk about what Christmas means to them, what the holiday season is like in their households, their weird family traditions and British Christmas vs Jamaican Christmas, as we get into the festive spirit. They also look forward to 2020 and discuss whether New Years Resolutions are useful or not. The Dope Black...

In the black community, family is everything and when a relative gets ill, it is expected that the family members care for that person. However the concept of being a young carer is one that is not very familiar within our community.  In this episode, the Dope Black Women are joined by their very first guest, Kemi Forbes. Kemi works for a charity that supports young carers and also cared for...

Colourism is a concept that has affected black women for decades and is an issue that has affected so many of us across generations. In this episode, the Dope Black Women discuss their personal experiences of colourism; from not being able to find the right shade of foundation to being considered 'less desirable' in the dating world.  They also explore the rise of skin bleaching and the promi...

'I'm not looking for a relationship right now.' 'We're just friends.' 'I want to take things slow.' These are just some of the things men and women say but mean something completely different. In this week's episode the Dope Black Women dissect the most common things that men and women say vs what they really mean.   On Dope Black Chat this week the women discuss whether being transracial is...

'Can I touch your hair?' 'Oh sorry, wrong person.' 'Omg, you're so articulate.' We spend so much of our time at work, and unfortunately, it's not always a safe environment and these are some of the most common microaggression we, as black women have to face in the working world.  In this week's episode, Leanne, Liv and Shan discuss bringing their whole selves to work, their experiences of mic...

Would you ever date a friend's ex? How do you tell your best friend that she's wrong? Are you your friend's biggest cheerleaders? On this week's episode, Leanne, Liv and Shan discuss the  unwritten rules of girl code, what girl code actually means to them and whether there are any times where it is acceptable to cross the line. In this week's Dope Black chat, the ladies discuss the recent con...

Music is so prominent in black culture and brings us all together at the happiest times of our lives, but also the most difficult times. In this episode Leanne, Liv and Shan share their picks for the Dope Black playlist - from songs that make them feel empowered, to songs that represent a significant moment in their lives to songs that people would be surprised that they like (there are some real...

Have you ever had sex in your car? In the sea? Or even at work? We all have crazy sex stories, ex's that we would rather forget, some some that we will never forget and the ladies bare all in this week's episode. They talk about what sex means to them, their non-negotiables, and why so many women don't orgasm! It’s important to normalise the topic of sex, especially with black women, so we are bri...

How do you identify as first? As a women, as black or does your nationality or career define you? On the very first episode of the Dope Black Women podcast, our hosts come together to discuss what blackness means to them, how their different backgrounds have shaped their perception of their blackness and how they have navigated being black in predominately white spaces, and moreover why they love...