“You can do it. It’s in you. You don’t have to aspire to do anything, it’s in you. If it’s been placed inside of you, then that’s the seed. So water it, and let it grow.”

Felicia T. Simpson, www.feliciatsimpson.com

IG: @FeliciaTSimpson

The gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys.

Have you ever heard the phrase that a stranger is a friend that you haven’t met yet? Well on today’s episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by a woman that I met in a social media training! Stranger no more, but such a dear friend. Felicia T. Simpson! This brilliant woman is a creative force, mission driven mover and shaker, and visual storyteller, and today, we are learning about HER origin story, and why life motivates her to write. AND, Felicia is breaking down social media strategy, and how creatives can use various platforms to build their brands.

**Trigger warning: on this episode, we are discussing sensitive topics like domestic violence, cycles of violence and abuse.**

“People don’t know that you do it, unless you actually do it… so, I need to actually, like, do it.”

La Toya, @ElleKayEvents

www.ellekayevents.com

The gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys. I'm thrilled to be joined by my former coworker and collaborator, the woman who saved me, my dear Aries sister, entrepreneur and Event Expert, The Sneaker Wearing Event Planner La Toya of Elle Kay Events! Usually when I have La Toya with me, we spend a lot of time answering FAQs about weddings and sharing tips to help avoid Bridezilla experiences, but today, we are learning about her origin story, barriers on her journey (and how she’s overcoming them) and what influences her to always keep the party goin.

The gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys. Our journeys... D. Money is coming... D. Money is coming... and speaking of journeys, I'm thrilled to be joined by the woman who literally designed my looks as I was on my journey to becoming D. Money! Welcome to the show, fashion designer, creative genius and entrepreneur, the woman who is Outfitting the Revolution, Akilah of Ashani Couture!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashanicouture815/

“This is just all passion. All passion. That’s it.”

- @SportsTalkWithMo_ linktr.ee/sportstalkwithmo_

Sports Talk with Mo Youtube Channel

The gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys. I'm thrilled to be joined by my Meet for Dinner travel partner and sports blogger, Mo of Sports Talk with Mo!

On her Youtube channel and social media, Mo is usually breaking down current events in sports but today, we are learning about HER origin story, and what drives her to build a brand in sports journalism. We’re talking the highs (The Last Dance) and lows of 2020 (RIP Kobe), Covid19, and advice for everyone who is fueled by passion… “Don’t overthink it. Just start. Just start.”

“The challenge for me was being recognized and accepted as everybody else, and not just a Black face or a Black voice.” 

- Eman, Eman’s Movie Reviews

https://www.emansmoviereviews.com/

Eman's Movie Reviews Youtube Channel

BLERDS, UNITE!

The gates to the Rose Garden are open, welcome back to the show! This season is dedicated to origin stories and understanding the power of our journeys. I'm thrilled to be joined by an old friend and current Film Expert, Eman of Eman's Movie Reviews! Eman usually gives his audience the good, the bad, the reason, and the rating about movies, but today, we are learning about HIS origin story, and what drives him to create spoiler free content and incredible breakdowns.

On today’s episode, we are talking about:

Part 1:

While pursuing Entrepreneurship and building a brand, the passion has to drive you.

The power of Day One Supporters - “I see you too!”

Barriers on the Journey, access, opportunity, and being Black in the film industry

Part 2:

Personal growth and building responsible platforms

Authentically and unapologetically analyzing social/political movies

5 spoil free tv descriptions

• Watchmen
  
• Game of Thrones
  
• Atlanta
  
• The Boys
  
• Lovecraft Country
  

For those who don't know, I've spent the last year co-founding a nonprofit, www.blackeducatorsmatter.org, with my cousin Brooke.

One of the cool ways Brooke and I get to collaborate is through our monthly Founders Podcast (available exclusively for our Patreon subscribers). In the spirit of Halloween, and as a throwback to Brooke’s first cameo on Talk That Danni Gee (remember that?!), I’m excited to share our October BEM Founder’s Episode!!

I present to you… The Fairy LocMothers

2020 has been scary enough, so this year for Halloween, we’ve decided to be Fairy LocMothers - natural hair advocates, available to help people transition into loc’d life.  Here’s to celebrating origin stories and alter-egos! Brooke and I reconnected to our roots, and both shared our natural hair origin stories. When I speak with educators, it is clear that authentic representation and being presented with affirming, diverse images, and seeing themselves as owners of knowledge, are critical for students as they develop self esteem and self worth.

IG: @BlackEducators.Matter

Podcast: Black Educators Matter

Website: www.blackeducatorsmatter.org

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackEducatorsMatter

Store: https://teespring.com/stores/black-educators-matter

“Nobody is expected to match the expectation that is put on Black women.”

- @MomentsWithMiranda

Moments with Miranda Podcast

“Where is it safe for me to just... be?” In the Rose Garden.

I’m kicking off Season 3 with my Soul Sister & hostess of the Moments with Miranda podcast. Known for having Controversial Conversations, Miranda gives us an exclusive interview on the origin story of her episode “The Disclaimer”. White tears (and a workplace performance) and apathetic barriers led Miranda to reach the capacity of allowing things to slide for the sake of keeping the peace… when she’s the only one that ain’t got no peace.

Tune in. Let’s talk about Black women finding their voices, sharing their stories, and living in their true power.

Who are you?

This season of Talk That Talk with Danielle Moneyham will be dedicated to exploring origin stories - understanding and unpacking the influences that shape who we are, who we’ve been, and who we are becoming.

On this mini-sode, I’m reflecting and getting plugged in to my Source. Join me as I reflect on how I Activate My Power to always find The Light on every moment of this journey.

"Tell the whole story."

Laurel & Danielle, Birth Stories in Color Podcast

www.birthstoriesincolor.com

@birthstoriesincolor

Former educators and reproductive justice doulas (and friends!) Laurel & Danielle walk us through their origin story, and why they created the Birth Stories in Color podcast. 

We are learning about birthing misconceptions, the diversity of birth stories, the traditions behind doulas in the Black community, and embracing YOUR process. Assemble your team and tune in as we discuss developing strong ecosystems of support around expectant mothers of color and growing families. 

How can you lead your flock to hear the call of God on their lives, when you done only lived according to the call of man your whole life? - Heezy

Boss moves are not driven by ego. If it’s driven by ego, it’s not a boss move. - D$

July came in here clowning! I'm joined by my favorite Cancer CoHost Heezy... we recorded this episode on a Friday afternoon… and by editing time on Monday morning, there were major updates on most of our topics. We Spoke Too Soon! 

Here’s what we discussed, prior to July continuing to clown. Because… #2020

On today’s episode,, Let's Have An Examination of:

• Homophobia / Transphobia: Do All Black Lives Matter?
• The art of language: entanglements. Was Jada wrong?
• The Free Black Man

1.  August Alsina - was he wrong for speaking his truth?
2.  Will Smith - Bad Marriage For Life?
3.  Nick Cannon - was he wrong? why? why not?
4.  Kanye West - why can't he run for president? why shouldn't he?

Predictions and Hopes for the second half of 2020.

"I'm just tellin July in advance... don't come in here actin crazy."

- Heezy

A Ram and A Crab Walked Into the Rose Garden. Part 2: God Is So Much More.

My favorite Millennial Preacher Cancer Queen Heezy is back! As we enter July of 2020, we are reflecting on what has changed since last year. We couldn't have predicted the dark moments we've experienced collectively this year, and circumstances have forced people to search for light. Today, we are talking about Experiences with God.

- Jesus was a Black man, who was lynched by an oppressive government.

- Ancestral connections to Black Gods

- What is evil?

What is doing a disservice to your experience on this earth?

How can you use your light, your joy, your jokes and your guidance in service to others? Will people wear their masks and follow CDC guidelines? Are the aliens coming? We don't know! But, today, we are righteously and ratchetly sowing seeds of faith, hope and love until we meet in the Rose Garden again!

P.S... Heezy has a birthday message for yall... if you see her in these streets... wear a mask AND socially distance yourself. #DoBoth #GetUpOffMe in the grocery store!