#WeNeedToTalk

Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk Kicks off with a 2 part conversation with Nashville-based actor, activist & cancer survivor, Tyler 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  Netfli...

#WeNeedToTalk returns with a brand new season of meaningful conversations! Save the date and be a part of the conversation on September 26th! #WeNeedToTalk is created and produced by Malynda Hale Theme Song written and produced by Steven James Follow on Instagram: @malyndahale @weneedtotalkthepodcast   Subscribe to #WeNeedToTalk on all streaming platforms! This is a public episode. If you'd like t...

#WeNeedTotalk wraps up Season 6. A New Season will return in September!   Please subscribe, follow us on social media and remember everything begins with a conversation! Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter- @malyndahale   www.malyndahale.com 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 Digital Content Creator, Podcast Host and Advocate Anna DeShawn. They discuss pride month, politics, LGBTQ rights, her new venture to amplify BIPOC and Queer voices and more. Anna, pronouns anything respectful, is a Chicago-born social entrepreneur who builds streaming platforms which center & celebrate BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Media has always...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with  award-winning filmmaker, Rachel Myers. They discuss her newest project “BOURN KIND”. A film, social activism project and street art campaign, and built-in activation that explores the theme of connection and kindness, through the power of art and the work of artist Bourn Rich.  Rachel Myers is an award-winning filmmaker, Time-Warner-150 Artist...

#WeNeedToTalk will return next week with a brand new episode!    Please take some time this holiday to remember those who have been lost serving this country and those that have been lost due to gun violence in the last few weeks. Thank you for your support and we will see you next week!    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Equity strategist Tara Jaye Frank. The discuss the need for equity in the workplace, what led her to be in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space and her new book The Waymakers that invites leaders into a space that will allow for equity.  Tara Jaye Frank is an equity stategist and author. She  has worked with thousands of leaders at Fortune...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress, and activist Noa Tishby. The two discuss the common misconceptions about the Israel/Palestine conflicts, the need for truth to be shared on social media, her new role as Special Envoy to combat anti-semitism, and her informative book on Israel.      Author, producer, actress, and mom, Noa Tishby is Israel’s first Special Envoy for Comba...

#WeNeedToTalk will return next week! Happy Mothers day to all the Mothers! Malynda will be taking this week off to be with her family but we will be back next week!   Make sure you like, comment and share and subscribe!   Follow us on instagram and facebook @weneedtotalkthepodcast! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

On this weeks episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actor, Singer , Writer & Director Jonah Platt. They talk about the struggles within the Jewish community to be heard, the rise of anti-semitism, being Jewish in the entertainment industry and what he wants from Democrats and progressives when it comes to speaking out for all marginalized groups, including the Jewish community.  Jonah Platt...

On this weeks episode Malynda chats with Christian Investigative journalist Julie Roys. The two discuss her relationship with the church, her faith, what she witnessed in evangelical spaces that led her to her current work, and what she thinks the future of the church is. ---------- Julie Roys is a veteran investigative reporter and founder of  The Roys Report . Before that, she hosted a national...

Malynda welcome back Author and activist, Frederick Joseph. They discuss the personal stories that led to his growth as an advocate and his upcoming book Patriarchy Blues. They also discuss toxic masuclinity, anti-blackness and current events affecting the country. Frederick is a New York Times bestselling author of The Black Friend and upcoming Patriarchy Blues and Better Than We Found It (2022),...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Grammy Award Singer/Songwriter & producer, Autumn Rowe. The two discuss her recent Grammy win with Jon Batiste, her experiences of being a Black woman in the music industry and why creating music with a message matters. They also discuss how shes naviagted her identity as a Black Jewish woman and uses her platform for acitivsm and speaking out....

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Married at First Sight Alumni Ryan Oubre. They chat about race relations in this country, how trust and faith play a factor in his life, what he learned about himself through being on MAFS, the portrayal of Blackness of Reality TV and why understanding someone else's culture and personal journey is important when you enter into a relationship. T...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Reverend Katey Zeh. They chat about her spiritual journey from being an evangelical to a progressive Christian, what led her to be an advocate for womens rights and her new book A Complicated Choice that details the truly complicated choice of choosing to get an abortion. Rev. Katey Zeh is an ordained Baptist minister and the Chief Executive Offi...

On this weeks episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and Author Cerina Vincent. They chat about what sparked her to write her new childrens book about race, skin color and diversity, how it's important to start these conversations with children early, and what she is still learning about herself and how she can make a difference!   Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Cerina  spent her...

On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Author and Podcast Host Kimberley Johnson. The two talk about womens rights, her journey to becoming an active womens rights advocate, what she hopes for the Biden Administration and powerful women that are doing great work for the country. Born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in southern California, Kimberley A. Johnson is the host of the  Sta...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Author, Speaker and Human Rights Activist Asha Dahya.  The two have an indepth discussion about choosing the life of an activist, differences in perception based on where you are from, having your voice heard as a female, why speaking out as Pro-choice is important and how people who want to use their voice can start.    Asha Dahya is an author,...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda welcome Senior Pastor of Middle Church New York, Reverend Dr. Jacqui Lewis.    They talk about her journey in affirming ministry, current struggles within the Christian faith,  reconciling with racism and white supremacy within the church being in an interracial relationship, and her new book Fierce love. A powerful conversation that must be heard! Rev. Jac...

#WeNeedToTalk will Return on February 28th! Follow #WeNeedToToTalk on all social media. Theme Song written and produced by Steven James 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, Organizer and Public Speaker Martin Henson. They chat about societal views of the Black community, different forms of activism, his work bridging the gap with Black Men and the Trans Community, how white supremacy fuels all aspects of soceity, and why he started his foundation BMEN that focuses on healthy conversations with Black men s...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Pediatrician and Social Impact Entrepreneur Dr. Omolara. They chat about the lack of Black female medical professionals, racism in the medical industry, obstacles she's faced and what led her to create Melanin and Medicine.   Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo is a business development and funding coach for women of color in healthcare and serial entr...

On Episode 4 of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Actor and Life Coach Eric Feltes. The two chat about spiritual growth, identity discovery, and how his experience with church trauma led him to create a safe space for other Gay men to free themselves and know that God loves them for who they are. Through creativity, courage and authenticity, Eric Feltes cultivates connection and tells stories in or...

On Episode 3 of #WeNeedToTalk, Malyn da chats with Entreprenuer and Talent Manager, Temima Shames, The chat about the hardships of being a female entrepreneur, how her childhood gave her a strong work ethic, how its important to talk about the journey of getting to sucess and why she chose to start her own company.    Temima  is the CEO & Founder of Next Step Talent. She hopes to inspire other asp...

On Episode 2 Malynda chats with former Windows on the World employee Inez Ribustello. They chat about her narrowly missing 9/11, how 20 years later she has managed to heal, and her new memoir Life after Windows that chronicles her life in  New York before, during and after 9/11. Eastern North Carolina native,  Inez Ribustello, got her start in the world of food and wine after moving to New York Ci...