Where Intersections Collide- Being Black, Queer, and a Person of Faith in Media

Big life upheavals are happening both personally and in the world at large. In the midst of the upheavals: the murder of my sister-in-law by her xhusband, the terminal cancer diagnosis of a dear friend, and expanding my business which requires looking for financing.... I'm in a place of upheaval and questioning.

This episode is dedicated to my beautiful friend Rebecca Johnson- the host of the Podcast Love Is Not Dead, Just My Husband. Rebecca recently was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer and I'm definitely feeling the pain of that diagnosis.

I want to celebrate Rebecca by encouraging you all to:
1) Listen to her Podcast: Love is Not Dead, Just my Husband
2) Follow Rebecca on Instagram: loveisnotdead_justmyhusband
3) Listen to Rebecca's episode on this podcast where she helps us all walk through complicated grief

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Grief can be complicated! Especially when the person that passed away died in a complicated way- such as murder, suicide, or an overdose. In this episode of the Raise Your Volume Podcast, host Tiphany Kane delves into the topic of grief with special guest Rebecca Johnson.

The conversation is deeply personal and focuses on how we can navigate the complex emotions and conversations surrounding grief. Rebecca, a workplace grief response consultant and host of the podcast "Love is Not Dead, Just My Husband," brings her expertise and unique perspective to the discussion. Listeners will gain valuable insights into understanding and supporting loved ones who are experiencing grief, as well as finding ways to navigate their own grieving process.

Tiphany and Rebecca share personal stories of loss and offer practical advice on talking about grief, creating spaces for open conversation, and embracing the complexity of emotions that come with grief.

Throughout the episode, Tiphany and Rebecca emphasize the importance of acknowledging both the joyful and challenging aspects of grief. They highlight the need to support loved ones through their losses, offering compassion and understanding.

 While discussing their own experiences with grief, Tiphany and Rebecca create a space where listeners can feel seen and heard. The conversation is raw, vulnerable, and filled with empathy. Through their stories and insights, they remind us that grief is a universal experience, and by talking openly about it, we can find solace and healing in connecting with others who are going through similar journeys.

Connect with Rebecca:
Love is Not Dead, Just My Husband Podcast
Instagram: Loveisnotdead_justmyhusband

Other episodes you will enjoy:
Shattering the Silence- Uncovering the Realities of Domestic Violence
Toxic Relationships- Why Do We Get Into Them?
Deadly Domestic Violence and Its Impact on My Family

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Domestic violence is a topic that carries a great amount of shame and misunderstanding. In this thought-provoking episode of Raise Your Volume Podcast, Tiphany Kane and guest Orna Walters delve into the dark realities of domestic violence. Tiphany reflects on her personal experience of losing her sister-in-law to domestic violence, making this topic deeply personal and important to her.

We shatter the shame and help you to understand exactly what domestic violence is and how women get into DV situations. Our guest Orna Walters shares her personal connection to the issue after being a victim of domestic violence herself.

Throughout the episode, we explore the patterns and cycles that can lead to toxic and abusive relationships, offering practical advice on speaking up, seeking help, and breaking free from these harmful patterns.

As Tiphany and Orna explore the dynamics of abusive relationships, they discuss the impact of emotional and physical abuse on one's physical and mental well-being. They delve into the patterns that lead individuals into these harmful relationships and offer guidance on how to break the cycle.  Don't miss out on this crucial conversation that sheds light on the devastating impact of domestic violence and offers hope for a way out.

If you, or someone you care about is currently a victim of domestic violence, please contact the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at thehotline.org

Connect with Orna Walters: loveonpurpose.com

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Toxic Relationships...it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and one of the precursors to violence is toxic behavior in a relationship. This episode explores toxic behaviors such as love-bombing & gas-lighting. We also talk about how our patriarchial society combined with popular culture trains us to see true love as painful and angsty. Let's raise our volume against relationships that hurt us and raise our volume for voicing our boundaries and enforcing them.

Other episodes you may enjoy:
(Trigger Warning) Deadly Domestic Violence and Its Impact on My Family
Violence Against Women and the Forgotten Minority
Fear is a Powerful Silencing Tool

If you are in a toxic or abusive relationship, please get help! thehotline.org is the site for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

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This episode revisits the conversation I had with my friend, Maida Garcia about violence against women and the way minority women often get left out of the conversation. The original conversation was recorded 2 years ago- after the disappearance of Gabby Petito- a young white woman.

I brought this conversation out again because it is very timely for a tragedy my family experienced a few weeks ago when my sister-in-law was murdered in an act of Domestic Violence.

If you, or anyone you love is a victim of Domestic Violence please have them go to the National Domestic Violence Hotline : https://www.thehotline.org/ or call: 800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

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It's been a minute since I've released an episode. (Trigger Warning)
This is because my sister-in-law, a mother of 7, was murdered by her ex-husband about a month ago. So, as you can imagine- my family has been going through it.

Today's episode is me explaining why I have not been able to record and tells you what happened to my sister-in-law. 

This episode begins a series of episodes discussing domestic violence (dv) and what we can do about it as we Raise Our Volume against injustice.

If you or someone you love is a victim of domestic violence please visit the Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/ or call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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 Join Tiphany and Laura as they dive deep into the raw emotions of shame and secrecy, and the hidden struggles that many of us battle. Laura's honesty and courage shine through as she shares her experiences of hiding and the profound impact it had on her life. From her childhood to her adult years, Laura navigates the complexities of race, privilege, and the constant feeling of being the only one in the room. Discover how Laura's journey towards self-acceptance and vulnerability has transformed her life, and how she is using her own story to empower others to embrace their true selves.

Get ready to raise your curiosity and be inspired to uncover the hidden parts of yourself, as Laura encourages us all to embrace our authenticity and find strength in sharing our stories. Don't miss this empowering conversation that will leave you uplifted and motivated to make your voice heard.

Connect with Laura:
Only One in the Room Podcast
Buy Laura's Book: Stash My Life In Hiding
Follow Laura on Instagram: @lauracathcartrobbins
Watch Laura's TEDx Talk

Other episodes you will enjoy:
Where Intersections Collide- Being Queer, Black, & a Person of Faith
Exploring Identity, Power, Privilege, & the Power of Voice
The Battle for Ordinary Equality

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My trip to Germany taught me many things about the power of our voices. 
#1 Fear is a powerful silencing tool. Fear tactics that keep us quiet about the issues that really matter allow tyrants and people with bad intentions take power.
#2 Your voice is so powerful, THEY will do anything to silence you.

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Barbie Movie Spoiler Alert...I will be talking about the Barbie movie today! If you have not seen it yet- go see it! Today we are discussing a part of the Barbie movie that not many people are talking about...Barbie's friend Midge...the pregnant Midge.

Midge has come and gone in the Barbie franchise many times since she was introduced in the mid-60's. But it was the pregnant version of Midge that was so controversial. Pregnant Midge was introduced in 2002 as part of the "Happy Family" series with Alan and their son Ryan...and Midge almost immediately created such an uproar that the doll was discontinued that same year.

Why the uproar? The overwhelming argument was that a pregnant Midge would encourage & glorify pregnancy....what????? Society is perfectly ok with children playing with baby dolls and pretending to be parents...but not ok with playing with an actual mother. The irony!

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"Where intersections collide is where culture happens."- Anna DeShawn discusses the challenges of being Black, Queer, and a Person of Faith in Media. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the pressure to conform to different spaces, the importance of amplifying unheard voices, and the power of storytelling.

Anna talks about their experience working on the award-winning podcast series "HIV in the South," which aims to inform people about what's happening in the south and how to support efforts to get to zero new infections. Anna also discusses the lack of funding and intentionality in addressing HIV in black and brown communities and the importance of showing the humanity in people affected by the epidemic.

The episode also touches on the importance of embracing intersections and creating safe spaces for people to be their whole selves. Join us for a candid and uplifting conversation about amplifying unheard voices, creating change, and living at the intersections of different identities and experiences. Listen in and join the conversation.

Connect with Anna:
Listen to the Podcast series: HIV in the South
TikTok: @annadeshawn
Instagram: theannadeshawn
Twitter: @AnnaDeShawn
Facebook: Anna DeShawn

Other Episodes you will enjoy listening to:
Exploring Power, Identity, and the Power of Your Voice
The Battle for Ordinary Equality
Radical Permission to Speak

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