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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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40:59

The Blaxploitation Era and Representation of Women in...

Dope Black Women ·

2022/09/14

This week, Leanne discovers more about Pam Grier and the Blaxploitation Era of Film. The curator of the Pam Grier Season at BFI, Professor Mia Mask sits down with Leanne to discuss the impact of Blaxploitation films on popular culture, the role that Pam Grier played in expanding the representation of Black women in film, and how the American and British film industry can continue to ensure accurate and authentic DBW has partnered with BFI & Dark Matter Marketing to host a screening of

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55:50

Dating in 2022! - Plead the Fifth Podcast Takeover

Dope Black Women ·

2022/09/08

This week, Plead the Fifth takes over the Dope Black Women Podcast! Roshea and Mona share their dating and relationship stories in 2022! Together they share the effort, work, and dedication that it takes to build a successful relationship, the false narratives portrayed by social media, and the need to stay true to yourself throughout! @plead_the_fifth_podcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:37

Meet The Girls Of Beast!

Dope Black Women ·

2022/09/01

Beast is our new favourite action thriller - starring Idris Elba, a family of three must put their differences aside to survive a stalking vicious lion. This week our girl Leanne meets actors Iyana Halley and Leah Sava Jeffries - who star as teenage sisters Meredith and Norah. We talk the importance of Black make up and hair artists on set, working in South Africa and the future of film. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:40

Money and Family Trauma

Dope Black Women ·

2022/08/25

Are you good with money? Does saving make you nervous? Where does this come from? @VangileMakwakwa is a coach helping people to understand how generational trauma impacts the way we think about money. In this episode our co-founder Roshan and Vangile sit down to discuss handling finances in a way that works for our mental health and our pockets. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:19

Podding with Purpose- The Friends Pod Takeover

Dope Black Women ·

2022/08/18

On this episode of The Friends Podcast x Dope Black Women collaboration, we start off by discussing ways we can increase our support for Black businesses and some of our struggles while trying to support them. Then we moved on to a conversation about how important it is, as Black men, to be allies to Black women in the same ways they are allies to us. We close this episode out by having a quick chat about traditional gender roles and how they can be harmful when they’re placed upon us. And as we

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42:20

Finding Your Freedom with @Cassiex1x

Dope Black Women ·

2022/08/11

This week we meet Cassandra - a lifestyle and motivational blogger that our girl Roshan has been a fan of since day dot. On this episode we discuss how to break free from mental prisons, living with an ADHD diagnosis and why there’s no such thing as perfect. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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37:15

What does Roe v Wade mean for Black Women?

Dope Black Women ·

2022/07/28

The fallout from the US Supreme Court ruling last month that overturned Roe vs Wade, a decision that had guaranteed safe, legal abortions in America since 1973, is being felt across the country, particularly Black women. This week, law professor, Carliss Chatman joins Leanne to discuss the impact of Roe v Wade. Carliss explains what the reversal means from a legal perfective and describes the reversal of Roe v Wade as a tool of power that white men wield over women's bodies. As the discussion

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29:24

Zeze Milz and the Road to Afro Nation!

Dope Black Women ·

2022/07/21

This week, we sit down with Zeze Milz! One of our favourite guests returns to the Dope Black Women podcast to reflect on her journey as a cultural commentator. Together with Leanne, Zeze shares the peaks and pits of her journey, the excitement surrounding her involvement with Afro Nation, and what she hopes to achieve moving forward. In between all of that Zeze shares some real gems for us, particularly around going with the flow, not putting too much pressure on yourself, and how to enjoy the

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47:22

Everyday Racism

Dope Black Women ·

2022/07/13

This week our girl Roshan meets the founders of @EverydayRacism_ - sisters Natalie and Naomi - who have created a space to support, educate and inform on racial prejudice in the UK. Naomi and Natalie’s new book ‘The Mixed-Race Experience’ is out now, and explores identity and the impact of growing up as two women of colour in a white dominated area. In this episode Natalie and Naomi also mention The Mixed Bloom Room, which you can find out more about @MixedBloomRoom. You can also follow the sisters

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43:18

Skincare is Self Care w/ SKNMUSE Owner Ezinne Iroanya

Dope Black Women ·

2022/07/07

This week, Leanne has an inspiring conversation with the owner of Black-owned Luxury Skincare brand SKNMUSE, Ezinne Iroanya. With her love of skincare grounded in childhood memories of her mother and aunties slathering shea butter on her face, Ezinne developed SKNMUSE by listening to the Black Women in her life and community about what was missing from the market. Today, SKNMUSE has been used and celebrated by everyone from Issa Rae to Beyonce. Ezinne share so many gems in this conversation, from

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18:02

What to do when going to church isn't filling your...

Dope Black Women ·

2022/06/30

This episode is for the girl who is going to church, but feels as though she still isn't getting what she needs. The sermon was great, but not applicable to her in this season of her life. In this episode, I shine a light on why we need God and therapy, too. I create a space where guilt is not of service but permission is grated to go see a therapist and still go to church, too. I even tell you the reason why the church mothers are guilt tripping you for even considering sitting on a therapist's

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36:29

Self Care and Motherhood

Dope Black Women ·

2022/06/23

Our girl Roshan wants to know more about becoming a first time mother. What are the practical ways you can prepare for giving birth? And how do you deal with a huge change in identity? In this episode we meet Chloe Pierre, the founder of @Thy.Self - a wellness platform for women of colour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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45:40

"Justice needs to live everywhere" w/ Tenicka Boyd

Dope Black Women ·

2022/06/16

On this week's episode, Leanne has an insightful conversation with multi-faceted social media influencer, activist, and fashionista, who works tirelessly to give Black women greater visibility across multiple areas. Tenicka shares insights about the intersection of justice, travel, and fashion, the power of leaning into our complexities as human beings, and how Black women can actually have it all, if we simply ask for help. You can find more about Tenicka Boyd on: Instagram: @tenickab Twitter:

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36:01

Peaceful Moment Podcast Takeover

Dope Black Women ·

2022/06/09

This week, host of the Peaceful Moment Podcast, Jordan takes over the Dope Black Women podcast alongside his guest Maxxi, to bring a space for peace, reflection, and healing to Dope Black Women all over the globe. Together they discuss confidence in your craft and how to find your own internal source of motivation. Sit back, relax, and be peaceful. Check out the Peaceful moment podcast on Instagram: @peaceful_podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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24:09

The Eyewear Industry Have Disregarded The Black...

Dope Black Women ·

2022/06/02

Clare Kimeze, the co-owner of the world's first eyewear brand made to fit black and brown faces joins Roshan on this episode to share her brand story and her experience of navigating racism within the eyewear industry. You can purchase a pair of glasses here via kimeze and stay in touch via social media @kimeze See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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24:09

The Eyewear Industry Have Disregarded The Black...

Dope Black Women ·

2022/06/02

Clare Kimeze, the co-owner of the world's first eyewear brand made to fit black and brown faces joins Roshan on this episode to share her brand story and her experience of navigating racism within the eyewear industry. You can purchase a pair of glasses here via kimeze and stay in touch via social media @kimeze See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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24:09

The Eyewear Industry has Disregarded The Black Community

Dope Black Women ·

2022/06/02

Clare Kimeze, the co-owner of the world's first eyewear brand made to fit black and brown faces joins Roshan on this episode to share her brand story and her experience of navigating racism within the eyewear industry. You can purchase a pair of glasses here via kimeze and stay in touch via social media @kimeze See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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75:51

Emancipating yourself from Mental Slavery w/ Dr...

Dope Black Women ·

2022/05/26

This week, Leanne sits down with Dr. Shauna Knox to talk about her book "Engaging Currere Toward Decolonization: Negotiating Black Womanhood through Autobiographical Analysis" This love letter to Black Women explores the colonisation of Black Caribbean Women as the subconscious and coerced conformity to white standards and norms; the gradual loss of self through abandonment of language, hairstyles, consumption of white knowledge, and performing to the pressures of the White gaze for the sake of

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53:25

Let's Meet Ropa!

Dope Black Women ·

2022/05/19

Dope Black Women have teamed up with Air BnB to explore the importance of reconnecting with nature, and getting out of our comfort zones. The dream team - aka co-founders Leanne and Roshan, plus our PR lead Ropa, head to East Sussex for the weekend to discuss friendships, boundaries and self-improvement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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43:17

Is Therapy For Me? With @MyEasyTherapy

Dope Black Women ·

2022/05/12

Dr Michaela Dunbar is a clinical psychologist who has made a name for herself online with the platform @MyEasyTherapy. She's on a one-woman mission to make conversations on mental health and well-being open and accessible to all. Our girl Roshan chats to Michaela about her new book 'You Got This' and practical tips for entering therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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