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Dope Black Women

Dope Black Women

The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood.You can follow Dope Black Women online at @DopeBlackWomen Twitter, @DopeBlackWomen1 on Instagram and Dope Black Women on Facebook

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75:40

Leanne on BHM: Your Responsibility as an Adult is to...

Dope Black Women ·

2020/10/15

***Trigger Warning*** This episode includes discussion about sexual assault and domestic violence. You know Leanne as a Political Scientist who works in the restorative justice sector. She has been advocating for and fighting for change for survivors of domestic and sexual assault her entire career. Today on the podcast she discusses her personal experiences that led her to her chosen career path. Alongside fellow Dope Black Woman Nkechi Ampabeng, together they discuss how being survivors of

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23:12

BONUS: 1 Year of Dope Black Women - The Outtakes!

Dope Black Women ·

2020/10/10

To celebrate one whole year of the Dope Black Women Podcast we're giving you some of the behind the scenes moments, the bits that didn't make the main show - our outtakes from the last year. Sit back, relax and enjoy some of our funniest moments. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through our digital sisterhood. Your hosts are: Leanne Levers, Roshan Roberts and Olivia Cope. You

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49:39

Livs on BHM: The Myths Around FGM

Dope Black Women ·

2020/10/08

Black Women are one of the most underserved groups by the healthcare system - from high pregnancy fatalities, period poverty, FGM and even Covid-19. Livs leads this episode to explore why Black Women are often failed by the healthcare system and what we can do about it, as well as discussing what exactly is FGM and how we can tackle this issue in the UK. Livs is joined by Paige Nakiwu, the Youth Programmes Officer at Forward UK, and Dr Jenny Douglas, who is a Senior Lecturer in Health Promotion at

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65:19

Roshan on BHM: You Can Achieve Anything the White Man...

Dope Black Women ·

2020/10/01

For Black History Month, the Dope Black Women will each be taking over the podcast to share the platform with women that they admire to tell their stories. We're kicking off the month with Roshan who is speaking to her Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Together they discuss her Great Grandmother's experience coming to the UK from Jamaica during the Windrush, the similarities and differences in their experiences across the generations being Black in Britain and her family's hope and ambitions for

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64:45

Connection Doesn't Have To Mean Penetration

Dope Black Women ·

2020/09/24

On the podcast we've talked a lot about sex and relationships but this week we welcome Duchess Iphie who is an intimacy coach to discuss what intimacy really means, how to develop non sexual intimacy with your partner, the importance of knowing yourself and your values to have fulfilling relationships, and she also shares her top tips on improving intimacy in relationships. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and

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64:48

How To Maintain Healthy Afro Hair with Curlture UK

Dope Black Women ·

2020/09/17

Almost every Black Women has a complex relationship with their hair, and no matter where you're at with your hair journey, it takes time to figure out what works and what doesn't for your hair. Black hair is so versatile, yet can be so political, it's a huge subject. This week, Leanne, Livs and Shan are joined by Jay-Ann and Trina of Curlture UK, which is a online empowerment platform, created to empower Black Women. Together the group discuss their hair journeys, how they've embraced their hair

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60:41

Toni Tone: What Green Flags Do You Look for in a...

Dope Black Women ·

2020/09/10

'My understanding of what I’m willing to accept was built off the back of what I put up with in the past.' That was one of the many gems of wisdom that content creator, Toni Tone shared with the Dope Black Women this week. They talked about everything from how to get over a break up, whether you can be friends with your ex and the importance of affirmations in building your self love and self confidence. There are so many great takeaways in this conversation, it will definitely give you a

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44:38

Faith on Reality TV with Tobi Olujinmi

Dope Black Women ·

2020/09/03

Leanne, Livs and Roshan are joined by Tobi Olujinmi, who is the founder of W Talk - a Faith, lifestyle and entertainment platform. Together they discuss the impact that their faith has on their lives, especially through the harder times, representation of faith in the media as well as creating the UK’s first reality show about a Black Family in the Church; Ramsay's Reality. You can watch Ramsay's Reality on https://thewtalk.com/ The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women

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39:49

What's Famalam-in?

Dope Black Women ·

2020/08/27

This week Leanne, Livs and Shan discuss representation in comedy based on a sketch from the BBC show Famalam that went viral which highlighted a lot of stereotypes of Jamaican people. Is it OK as these sketches were written by Black people? Are we warranted in our outrage? Together they also discuss whether we too hard on black creatives. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other and through

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50:28

'Read Books and Twerk; Be Spiritual and Be a Freak'

Dope Black Women ·

2020/08/20

Have you seen the music video for WAP? How can Black women embrace their sexuality in a way that goes against the patriarchy? This week Leanne, Livs and Shan discuss Cardi B and Megan the Stallion's new music video, as well as how we as Black Women can embrace our sexuality whilst being in control of what we want and truly be our multifaceted selves. The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with each other

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88:32

We Need To Listen To Disabled Black Women with Triple...

Dope Black Women ·

2020/08/13

'Disability invalidates your humanity in a way that's accepted by all groups' This is the sentiment that Kym and Jumoke of Triple Cripples shared on the podcast this week. Triple Cripple is a platform created by two disabled Black Women, for Women, Femmes & Non-Binary POC, living with disabilities, each and every day, whose stories remain hidden from view.” In the podcast they discuss the importance of the Black people looking after their most vulnerable people in our community, dating

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63:16

How Do You Remove a Condom From Your Vagina??

Dope Black Women ·

2020/08/06

We have news! Our very own Dr Leanne Levers is returning back to Jamacia. Although she'll still be part of the podcast, we wanted to celebrate her next chapter by playing a little drinking game - Truth or Drink. What's the weirdest thing you've ever Googled? What's your weirdest sexual kink? Would you say your happier than the average person? Listen to find out! The Dope Black Women Podcast is all about bringing black women together to discuss the topics that matter to us, connect and support with

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62:11

Have The Attitude of A White Man with Renay Richardson

Dope Black Women ·

2020/07/30

'Media shapes our society and Black Lives will Matter when we change the media within our society.' This is the sentiment that Renay Richardson, CEO of Broccoli Content, shared with Leanne, Livs and Roshan on this week's podcast. Renay shares her journey from being a student at the Brit School, to working her way up as a talent agent to being the founder of the first UK Production Company to have a joint venture with Sony. They discuss the Equality in Audio Pact which Renay created to improve

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58:38

Online Outrage with Dotty

Dope Black Women ·

2020/07/23

When is our outrage justified? How can we be effective with our outrage? This is the topic of Dotty's new book which is called Outraged: Why Everyone Is Shouting But No One Is Talking. Dotty is an award winning broadcaster and in this episode she discusses the inspiration for her new book, what it was really like speaking to Rachel Dolezal and Katie Hopkins and how she dealt with online outrage when her old tweets were resurfaced. Dotty's book Outraged is available to purchase now. The Dope

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52:20

I May Destroy You with Weruche Opia

Dope Black Women ·

2020/07/16

**Trigger Warning** We will be discussing sexual assault in the context of the TV show in this episode. I May Destroy you is a brilliant new drama written and created by Michaela Cole which explores the blurred lines between consent and exploitation, while also giving a completely true representation of young Black British life in London. Weruche Opia who plays Terry on the programme joins Leanne, Livs and Roshan on the podcast this week. They dive deep into the main themes of the show, what it

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65:15

Lianne La Havas: Embracing Your Blackness

Dope Black Women ·

2020/07/09

Singer songwriter Lianne La Havas joins Leanne, Roshan and Livs on the show and together they discuss everything from the inspiration for her new album, navigating the music industry as a young Black woman and some of the challenges she has faced along the way. She talks about how difficult it's been not having any Black people on her team, her label not understanding her hair choices and she shares a story of the time that she couldn't wear a head wrap in a music video because it was too Black

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70:45

1 in 2 Women Are Sexually Assaulted Everyday with...

Dope Black Women ·

2020/07/02

**Trigger Warning*** Do you understand what the different levels of sexual assault actually are? When did you first learn about consent and what does this mean to you? With the topic of sexual assault being hot on the timeline in the last couple weeks and the conversation has been bought into the mainstream through TV shows like I May Destroy You, this week the Dope Black Women are joined by Richie Brave. He explains what coercion actually means and the fact that coercion and rape exist on the same

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68:38

Sexuality and Belonging with Korrine Sky

Dope Black Women ·

2020/06/25

Do you believe in labels? Would you date a man who identifies as bisexual? Why do Queer people have to 'come out'? In light of Pride Month we invited Korrine Sky onto the podcast who is a DJ, Activist, Student Nurse who even owns her own lingerie brand. With Leanne and Livs, together they discuss how she navigates being black and bisexual, the important of All Black Lives Matter, including Black Queer Lives and the recent sexual assault allegations that have been publicised on Twitter, and the

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71:18

Daddy Issues

Dope Black Women ·

2020/06/18

With Father's Day around the corner, Leanne, Oliva and Roshan get together to discuss their relationships with their fathers. They all take the Attachment Theory test and use their attachment styles to reflect on their and how their relationships with their fathers has impacted how they develop relationships as adults. Attachment styles are developed during your childhood and can have a major influence on how you develop relationships as an adult. This is mainly driven by the relationship you have

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89:01

Stephanie Yeboah: Your High Street Faves Are Anti Black

Dope Black Women ·

2020/06/11

Fat acceptance advocate, influencer and writer Stephanie Yeboah joins the Dope Black Women this week and spills all the tea on what it's really like working with high street brands as a plus size black influencer and dealing with brands who show performative action when it comes to supporting social justice causes. She also gives the women a history lesson on the body positivity movement, being hyper sexualised by men, the struggle to get her book published, and her journey to self love and

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