Top Episodes of I mean... Can we discuss?
I mean… Can we discuss?
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Was my very first podcast where I tested the waters in the podcasting world. I also learned a ton from interviewing indie authors, small non-profit entrepreneurs, creatives, and bookstagramers. It was a fantastic experience where I got to network with so many people. I am glad that I was able to provide a space for so. many individuals who were simply trying to find their way in the creative space.
Unfortunately, the podcast came to a close (July 2020) after I realized that doing it all on my own became too much. However, I did not want to leave the podcasting world entirely. Therefore, I partnered up with my sister Alexandra Hodge and now co-host Call Your Sister podcast. It is bittersweet to say goodbye to IMCWD however, all interviews will remain live on all podcasting streaming locations.
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Top Bookstagrammer Interviews
Rod Kelly a very detailed bookstagrammer and classically trained baritone who loves to create, be it singing, writing, dreaming, etc. Walks us through his journey and thoughts on all things bookish. He provides us with a wonderful insight on a new way of eating books without star metrics and gives us the tea on why he became a bookstagrammer. Make sure to follow Rod Kelly’s journey on Instagram
In this episode we get to interview bookstagrammer Reggie Bailey. Reggie was once referred to as the sneaker mobile who is now best known for the genius behind #2booksunder50reviews He sheds light on literary authors who have been overlooked and brings great insight to the reader world. Listen to his passion for reading and follow his reading journey on his instagram.
Top Non-profit Founder Interviews
Have you ever had a dream and doubted your abilities?
In this episode we discuss how Taylor Wang founded Student Art Spaces at age fifteen. Yes, you read that correctly, fifteen. She has been working tirelessly to change the creative spaces and highlight the voices of the youth. She has raised over $5k in donations and has changed lives of youths around the world. She is planning on expanding outside of Seattle and did I mention she is only a junior high school student? So if you ever felt you couldn't do something let this serve you as a reminder.
Taylor Wang has faced many challenges aside from her age, she is a Chinese-American who was expected to become a doctor. She decided to pursue her passion as an oil-painting artist, instead, of a safe career choice. Something that took courage pursuing in the art industry where youth voices are not generally amplified. Don't let me rave about it and go follow their journey on Instagram.
We started with girl talk that lead us to discussing the wonderful non-profit foundation called LiveGirl. Founded in 2014, LiveGirl, Inc. is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that builds confident leaders. Our mission is to empower and equip the next generation of brave, inclusive leaders with the skills, community, and connections so that ALL girls may thrive and make a positive impact on the world.
Sheri West spent many years in corporate, where she filled roles as executive finance and head of woman network organizations. That is what sparked the vision for LiveGirl. She noticed in corporate how women suffered from lack of confidence and feared public speaking. That is where the vision formed and LiveGirl now helps young ladies from all walks of life become more confident and fearless leaders.
To find out more about LiveGirl and listen to their podcast Confidence Help support their organization by purchasing a copy of the She Will Speak Series anthology Dear Sister Friend
Top Indie Author Interviews
Charmyra Fleming a romance novelist shares her experience being an indie writer. She shares how her writing was always a passion of hers and wants her readers to have "The Purple Charm" experience. She shares how it was a dream to become a professional writer since she can remember sharing stories with her grandmother. So she shares some resources writers will find useful without the need of a vanity publisher.
However, we have a conversation on somethings that Charmyra is dealing with during the COVID pandemic and her fears as a black mother in America. She shares how she feels like remaining silent is no longer the way. During these times when we are seeing all this continuous police brutality taking place on black people, rioting, and protest it was a much needed conversation. You can hear the pain and discomfort in both of our voices as we fear for the future of our black and brown children. To learn more about Charmyra E. Fleming please click HERE.
Author of When Magic is Not Enough, Kierra Lashae shares her tips for putting fun as the main focus of each passion. She shares her favorite shows to watch during quarantine; tips on becoming a Yelp Atlanta Elite foodie and writing poetry for fun.
Kierra works in the marketing department full-time so her passions are all derived from a place of fun and enjoyment. She is at a place where fun is her motivation to develop new passions/hobbies. She shares how it wasn't always that way hence her book title "when magic is not enough."
Now that she has graduated college she has learned to just get what she needs out of her passions. Her message to everyone is to just enjoy the ride. Enjoy each moment and don't forget to have fun.
To follow Kierra follow her poetry instagram page and her foodie page
A podcast series where Astrid Ferguson and Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs will have some girl talk about books, business and everything under the sun within the sisterhood kingdom.
In this episode we talk about how we met and where we were in our creative process. We take you through the journey of how we started in a IG pod, to becoming mentor and mentee to now really close friends. Yes, you guys we met on the gram. Hashtag #wemetonthegram #itwasastruggle and we had drama. Those were the old days.
We discuss how we had to let go of the fear, build confidence in ourselves and learn to be ok with saying, "No!" We share some of our favorite books that changed our lives and ultimately helped us build our businesses from the bottom. We only in maybe at the first floor now, but the foundation we have been laying down for a while by doubling down on our visions.
Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs is now the CEO/founder of The She Will Speak Series which is a nonprofit organization helping women harness their voices and speak up about trauma, racism, and walk away from silence. She is also the host on As I was saying podcast. To find out more about Cheyenne visit her @SHE WILL SPEAK
Looking for More Episodes?
To listen to more episodes on I mean… Can we discuss podcast click HERE. There are countless more, too much to cram into one blog post. As always thank you to those I had the opportunity to interview and to all the listeners for hanging in there with me as I took a leap of faith on podcasting.
Let me know in the comments which episode was your favorite :)
