#WeNeedToTalk

#WeNeedToTalk is back for its 6th Season! On the first episode of the season, Malynda chats with Broadway Veteran and Singer/Songwriter Terron Brooks. The two chat about what the new year means, how faith plays a part in his life as a performer, how he handles rejection, and why he's focusing on who he wants to be this year rather than what he wants to accomplish. Terron Brooks has traveled many r...

#WeNeedToTalk Returns on January 10th! Don't miss it! Hosted by Malynda Hale Theme song written & produced by Steven James Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and Stitcher! 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 the final episode of #WeNeedToTalk-Faith & Politics, Malynda chats with her friend Author and Pastor John Pavlovitz. They discuss the current voice of Christianity, the lack of progressive Faith figures, how we can reclaim Christianity, and his new book If God is Love, Don't be a Jerk.  John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. A 25-year veteran in the t...

On Part 3 of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Reverend Denyse Barnes. They discuss the differences in political and religious culture in The UK and the US. Why going into ministry was so important to her and what her goals for the church are in terms of how it plays a role in politics.  Rev. Denyse is appointed as senior pastor to Crescenta Valley UMC effective July 1st 2021.  She is also appoint...

On Part 2 of Faith & Politics Malynda chats with Brent Hodge about his 25+ years in full time ministry and what caused him to leave. They discuss his experience in the evangelical church, how politics made its way into the pulpit, and what serving as a Christian truly looks like. Brent Hodge has been in Full time ministry for 25 years. His experiences ranges from co-planting churches and working a...

On Part 1 of #WeNeedtoTalk-Faith & Politics, Malynda chats with Professor, Philosopher, Author and Activist Dr. Cornel West. The two chat about the intersection between faith and politics. Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary and holds the title of Professor Eme...

On the final episode of the #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood Series, Malynda welcomes back Behavioral Scientist and CEO of Entertainment Mindframe Adaire Byerly to talk about her motherhood journey as an entrepreneur and single mom. They chat about the societal view of working moms, raising a Black son and how she balances career and motherhood. Adaire Byerly is based in Houston, TX and the Founder and CE...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Motherhood, Malynda sits down with her longtime friend Gabrielle Sullivan. They discuss going through pregnancy, the "right time" to have a child, the stigma behind breastfeeding, why cultural awareness is so important and how she pushed through her grief in order to put her child's needs first. Gabrielle Taryn is a momma, wife, singer and songwriter. She is also a...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood, Malynda chats with single mom of 3, DeAna Crosson. They discuss the negative perceptions of single mothers, how she survived medical negligence during her second pregnancy, what being raised by a single mom taught her, and her experience raising three kids on her own. DeAna is a single mom of one teenager and toddler twins based in the Pacific Northwest...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood, Malynda chats with Sara Alvarez Kleinsmith about her experience with post partum depression. They also discuss the importance of asking for help, what it's like raising mixed race children and why cultural awareness is important. Sara Kleinsmith is a writer, producer, and mother who lives in Austin, Texas. Her writing has centered on Latinx issues and p...

On Part 2 of #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood, Malynda chats with writer and mom of 3 Lesley Miller about her family dynamic throughout the pandemic,  her families health history of surviving cancer twice ( her son and husband), why she continues to encourage people to get the Covid Vaccine and what it truly means to love your neighbor. Lesley Sebek Miller lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband and t...

On Part 1 of the #WeNeedToTalk Motherhood series, Malynda chats with mom of 2, Savana Beal. Savana offers her perspective on raising a child with special needs, navigating the world of disability rights and learning how to advocate for her youngest son who was born with a rare genetic disorder.  After he turned one, he was officially diagnosed. There are less than 60 cases of his disease in the wo...

#WeNeedToTalk Returns January 2022 but get ready for two brand new mini series. #WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood  and #WeNeedToTalk-Faith and Politics.     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 the final episode of Season 5, Malynda is joined Yass, Jesus podcast Hosts, Daniel Franzese (Actor, Mean Girls, Looking) and Azariah Southworth (former host, The Remix on TBN). They talk about their personal journey's, how they knew God loved them, why they didn't walk away from God, and why they created a faith and sexuality affirming podcast that believes you don't have to pick between being...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the founders of United Stages Collective, Sam Cook, Madison Prince and Matt Coleman. They talk about the purpose behind United Stages collective, culturally what they want to bring to the states, the need for representation within Indigenous and Aboriginal communities and what the future holds. United stages collective is aiming to bring aborigi...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda is joined by Comedian Zarna Garg. The two chat about her culture, her journey from India to America,  how she found her way into comedy and her view of America. Raised in Bombay and living in multiple countries throughout the world, Zarna made her way to the United States at the age of 16.  After losing her mother at 14 and facing the choice of an arranged...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Actress and Philanthropist Nikki DeLoach. They chat about her early start in the industry as an original 90's Mickey Mouse Club member,  her reason for being an avid supporter of Children's Hospital LA and The Alzheimer Association, being open about her postpartum journey, and  how she found her way to being a leading lady on the Hallmark Channe...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynd chats with writer/actor and podcast host Clark Moore. The two have an in depth conversation surrounding the entertainment industry, race, content from the 90's and more. An invigorating conversation you want to hear!  Clark is a Georgia native. He is most known for his breakout role of "Ethan" in the hit Fox 2000 LGBT Teen rom-com, "Love, Simon" and for his...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Curve model and Actress Saje Nicole. The two talk about the body positivity movement, why it's important to find representatives for your career that align with your beliefs, and how the industry is working to change the perception of what beauty truly is. Saje Nicole is a Model and Actress that is currently a finalist in the  Sports Illustrated...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chat with Emmy Award and Grammy Award Winning Artists Alisha Gaddis. They talk about applying activism to your artistry, the dynamic in her family life, how she maintains her mental health and sense of self, and what let her to write her book Mama's Milk and Me. ALISHA GADDIS  is an Emmy Award Winner (multiple nominations), multi Grammy Award Winner, write...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with American Idol alum David Hernandez. The two chat about his career journey, how coming out in 2016 affected his life and trajectory, what he learned about himself during the pandemic, and how important it is to stay humble.  David Hernandez gained national attention with his dynamic voice and affable personality as an American Idol finalist. A tr...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with CEO, Model and Behavioral Scientist Adaire Byerly. The two chat about the creation of her company Entertainment Mindest, how she uses science to get to the root of company communication issues, and why she enjoys working with creative minds the most.  As the CEO/Founder of Entertainment Mindframe™, Adaire is hired by major Fashion, Sports and En...

On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Vocalist Connor Smith. The two chat about his journey of self discovery and identity, his past relationship with the church as a member of the LGBTQ community, his career and the recent Netflix documentary "Pray Away".   “You may not have heard his name before, but chances are you’ve heard his voice.” As a studio singer, arranger, and music prod...

10 more episodes left of Season 5 for #WeNeedToTalk!  We will be back on Monday with a brand new episode!  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 her longtime friend, Actress Amy Argyle. The two chat about mental health, navigating the industry and world as a Black Female, privilege, the lack of empathy towards the Black community and more.  Amy Argyle brings a grounded honesty and personal spark to all of her roles. Having started her career in Dallas, Amy has continued here in LA the la...