#WeNeedToTalk

Host of #WeNeedTotalk, Malynda Hale, shares an important Juneteenth message. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Spirtual Leader and LGBTQ Community advocate, Mike Maeshiro. They chat about his personal coming out story, his faith, and what he feels his purpose is. Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization that equips people in theology, spirituality, and faith. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a quee...

WeNeedToTalk will return next week!   Make sure to Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter  @malyndahale and TikTok @malyndahaleofficial This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of #WeNeedtoTalk, Malynda chats with activist and founder of #WeWalkWith Shawn, Shawn Dromgoole. They talk about how his journey and fear of walking alone in his neighborhood, became a movement that has now created community and conversation, a foundation called #MoreThanAWalk. Such an inspiring story, you want to hear!  Follow #WeNeedToTalk on instagram: @weneedtotalkthepodcast Fo...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with her mom about parenting and the current education system. As a retired educator and academic counselor Diane Hale provides her perspective and some nuggets of knowledge. Enjoy this endearing conversation between mother and daughter.    Follow #WeNeedToTalk on Instagram. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!  This is a public episode. If you'...

We are back to finish up Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk.    8 more episodes to round out this season of the podcast!   Follow Malynda on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @malyndahale #WeNeedToTalk- @weneedtotalkthepodast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

We will be taking a few months off and will return with a great summer series of conversations and a brand new season in the fall!   Thank you for your support! Make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Writer Brittany Hammond.   They discuss what culture within the fitness industry how it affects the Black community, and how racial discrimination can show up in the gym environment. They aslo discuss solutions, the role of corporations and lack of access to healthier lifestyles.   ...

#WeNeedToTalk will return next week! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Comedian, Actor and Filmmaker Anastasia Washington. they talk about her journey being bi-racial, using comedy to get through hard times, and being a multi-hyphenate.   Anastasia Washington is the comedic voice of the future. The ‘bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass’ is utilizing her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and...

To kick off Black History Month Malynda site down with musician, filmmaker and activist Rob Young. The two talk about his committment to social issues, his organization Excus my accent and his advocacy for Deported Veterans.  Rob Young is an award-winning filmmaker, music artist, social entrepreneur, and humanitarian from Tacoma Washington. As the CEO of Young World Media and founder of Excuse My...

Today we celebrate the legacy of a man committed to change. Committed to truly making the world a better place. A man who at one point was considered to be the most hated man in America. Malynda gives updates on #WeNeedToTalk and reflects on MLK's legacy. For tickets to MLK Fulfilling the Dream for our Children please visit: www.fccla.org/mlk Follow Malynda on Instagram & Twitter- @malyndahale Fac...

Happy Holidays to everyone who listens to and supports #WeNeedToTalk! We will be back Mid-January with a brand new episode!   Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram- @malyndahale   Maek sure to like, comment and subscribe to #WeNeed ToTalk This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the President and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. They chat about compassion for the Jewish community, his resonsibility as a leader, Black and Jewish Unity, antisemitism, the holocausts and more. This is a beautiful conversation that addresses many of the tropes and stereotypes plaguin the Jewish community today. Listen for...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda talks with TV writer, Chas Jackson. They chat about how his path led him to be a writer on the television show Grown-ish, the adversity he faced as a Black male writer and achieving his dreams, the struggle of being a diversity hire versus being hired because you're qualified, and the importance of being able to tell authentic stories from the Black experi...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the creator of The New Evangelicals, Tim Whitaker. they chat about the creation of the group, the church, Christian nationalism, what led Tim to being his deconstruction journey and more. A powerful conversation for people in flux with their faith or that are on the deconstruction journey.    Follow Malynda- @malyndahale (Instagram and Twitter)...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Social Media Influencer and Youtuber Joshua David Evans. They chat about his journey to sobriety, being liberal in a red state, the pros and cons of social media, and the importance of continuing to educate yourself on social issues. This conversation is important and so needed!  Originally from Georgia, Joshua studied music, acting, and enterta...

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Activist and Digital Creator Barrett Pall. They share a beautiful conversation about advocacy, activism, antisemtisim and more. Barrett Pall is a Life Coach, Activist, and Digital Creator, who reaches over 2 million people across his social platforms. Throughout his humanitarian work he has traveled to all 7 continents, which lead to him being pr...

We will be back next week with a brand new episode of #WeNeedToTalk! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with American Idol alum, singer, songwriter and Host Miklaha Gordon. They chat about her using music as a way to cope as a sexual assault survivor, the concept of forgiveness, the loss of her grandmother, how the pandemic affected her as an artist, her growth from American Idol to now and her latest album, "Vivian". A moving, and heartfelt conversati...

Malynda offers some thoughts to consider on this bonus mini episode of #WeNeedToTalk. She discusses her thoughts on the artist formerly known as Kanye West,, Antisemitism, Anit-Blackness, Elon Musk and kindness. #WeNeedToTalk full episodes will return next week with special guest Miklaha Gordon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Global Leader and Senior Fellow of the Tel Aviv Institue, Hen Mazzig. They discuss antisemitism, zionism, Black Jewish Unity and White supremacy.    For a decade, Hen Mazzig has been an educator on Jews with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa, and credited by historians as the founder of Mizrahi Heritage Month. Mazzig has appeared as an...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with New York Times Best Selling Author Eleanor Herman about her latest book Off with Her Head . They explore the history of misogyny, how it shows up is everyday society, the hypocrisy of reactions towards men, how participation in one "ism" usually means participation in other, and how we as a society can begin to break down misogyny.  Eleanor Herm...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda sits down and talks with Actress Tiffany Daniels, about her career growth, struggles of race and misogyny in the industry, how she grew into the Black culture being bi-racial,  and the importantce of being on an all Black sitcom in 2022. Tiffany Daniels was born & raised in San Diego, CA. She graduated from the San Diego School of Creative & Performing Art...

Malynda continues her conversation with Tylert Merritt. Tyler is the founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of "I TAKE MY COFFEE BLACK: REFLECTIONS ON TUPAC, MUSICAL THEATER, FAITH AND BEING BLACK IN AMERICA." Throughout his career, Tyler has gained recognition through notable acting projects, including Netflix Outer Banks, NBC’s Ordinary Joe, and Marvel’s Falcon and The Winter Soldier,...