BLKGirlsSpeak

On this week's episode, Mekhi Hayes and I discuss the importance of teaching the upcoming Black generation and how important it is for the arts to be in school systems. 

On this week's episode, Samantha Girard and I discuss how she started acting, the many comparisons and differences between theatre and film, her many hats of production, as well as the process of becoming a working actor. 

On this week's episode, Wenshelson and I dive into all things Haitian culture. We talk about T'chaka, the only Haitian restaurant in Oakland, California, while also talking about his life in Haiti and the many differences in their culture versus American culture. 

On this week's episode, Diamond and I talk in detail about friendships, how to maintain them, what goes into having difficult conversations, how to know when it's time to move on from a friendship, and what it means to stay true to yourself in all relationships.

On this week's episode, CleoDaGodmotha gets a little personal with her audience as she explains what she's been doing for herself to heal as well as encouraging those who desire to attract healthy love. 

On this episode, I had the honor of interviewing a long time friend of mine, Toeni Hudson, on her journey through life as a lawyer based in the south. She explains how she balances it all, her social AND dating life, and details cases thatch has been a part of since her position with the NAACP! 

Welcome back to the official podcast BlkGirlsSpeak! Did y'all miss me? 

On this episode, CleoDaGodmother explains the changes that she had to make ignorer to be where she is now. She also uses her own personal experience as an example of growth as well as gives foresight on what this season will entail! 

On this episode, CleoDaGodmotha talks with MyaRay Gavensbert about what life is like as a Black transgender woman. They discuss what it means to live life in the LGBTQIA+ community, how celebrities are helping AND hurting gay liberation, the ignorance perpetrated by the Black community to those of the LGBTQIA+ community, and how we can possibly overcome it.

On this episode, CleoDaGodmotha talks with Treasure Jackson about her beauty business and how she navigates her entrepreneur lifestyle. We talked about maintaining relationships, goals, how we started our platforms, and MORE! 

On this episode, CleoDaGodmotha talks about recent topics concerning the Black community. She shines light on how Black bodies are historically used for organ trafficking. She compares how the media focuses on a minority and a majority as far as race. 

On this episode, CleoDaGodmotha reminds her listeners what her purpose is. She explains the riffs between Black men & women and also talks about those things that we most definitely don't like to talk about. She makes sure to include the history of disrespect towards Black women. 

On this episode of BlkGirlsSpeak, CleoDaGodmother talks about where she's been all of this time, how life has affected not only her but everyone around her, and what's in store for the rest of the season. 

On this episode of BlkGirlsSpeak, CleoDaGodmother talks about the influence of Oscar Micheaux followed by an interview with an up and coming filmmaker. Zachary Paige-Westbrook and CleoDaGodmother also hones in on their experience as actors and ways to keep going. 

On this episode of BLKGirlsSpeak, CleoDaGodmother touches on the subject of local & underground rap with an interview from an up and coming hip hop artist. She also invites Mac Infinity to speak on his new album and what it's like to be an artist today. 

On the first episode of Season 2, CleoDaGodmother expounds on her opinion about Black women in comedy. She also brings along an up and coming comedian Kyndra Crump to further explain what it means to be a Black woman in the comedy industry.

On this episode of BlkGirlsSpeak, CleoDaGodmother talks about the deliberate dismissal of Black women’s plea for protection. She does not blame Black men, however, she does ask if they’ve held themselves accountable. CleoDaGodmother explains that without their protection, Black women’s voices go unheard and their deaths become one in a million. 

On this episode of BlkGirlsSpeak, CleoDaGodmother finally breaks her silence and speaks about the injustices of all Black women. She speaks on recent and past experiences that summarize why she feels that no one listens to the outcries of Black women. 

On this episode, CleoDaGodmother shares her opinion on topics that have been prominently seen throughout the media. CleoDaGodmother shines light on some political aspects as well as explores the ways Black people could evolve as a community. She makes it very clear as to who the common enemy is, but can you see it for yourself? 

On this episode, CleoDaGodmother not only expresses her experience with colorism, but also explains how it affects everyone in the black community. She explains that understanding how this isn't something that we do intentionally is key in dismantling the division it creates. This episode shines light on all things colorism. 

On this episode, CleoDaGodmother discusses the pros and cons of being natural, how she began her natural hair journey, and how important it is to be a natural black woman in America. She also goes into detail about natural hair in the media and colorism as it pertains to natural hair.