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Simone and Elani have teamed up to share what they"ve learned about themselves and the world, focusing in on self-love and building community; join us for laughs and soft truths. (@ntmypodcast)

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00:30:10

Episode 086 - Chris and the Forgotten XI

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2020/12/10

Chris and I talk about his love of soccer which eventually led to him starting The Forgotten XI, a podcast about the history of women’s soccer which includes stories about women defying the odds on and off the field, sometimes as soldiers. He shares one of the stories from his episode Bella Ciao about all that young women in Italy had to go through to play soccer in a facist country in 1932. He also tells me about the best way to train your dog since I’m still getting adjusted to puppy life

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00:26:30

The Anniversary Pt.2

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2020/12/05

Happy Anniversary to the Nice To Meet You! Podcast! Thank you so much for supporting me with this podcast for the last two years! On this episode, my friend Michelle (@8thhousesiren) interviews me about the last year of the podcast and my growth since it began. We talk about coronavirus and how it provided perspective, the new focus of the podcast, and she asks me a bunch of questions about me. Listen, rate, subscribe!

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00:38:29

Episode H002 - Parenting

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2020/11/30

In this episode of Nice To Meet You, I highlight previous episodes discussing parenting. Annie talks about how she realized the work her mom put in as a stay-at-home mom when she tried stay at home parenting with her children. Alicia tells me about mommy guilt and the drive that her daughter inspires in her. Donald mentions always wanting to be a father to provide a good foundation for black men. David shares some of the lessons he wants his children to learn growing up and the importance of sitting

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00:49:55

Episode H001 - Astrology & Spirituality

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2020/11/11

In this episode of Nice To Meet You, I highlight previous episodes discussing astrology and spirituality. Tyasia tells me about her inclusive mindset on how the universe works with perspectives from multiple religions. Shelby reminds us to respect the boundaries of people’s charts and warns me about the astro apps. Michelle talks about her Astrology 101 YouTube channel and shares places to start when studying astrology. Deondre’ introduces a spiritual approach to understanding our world without

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01:12:58

Episode 085 - It's Always Sunny in San Diego with Ray

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2020/11/03

Ray and I talk about his move across the country and our shared joy of traveling and spontaneity. We share our current fitness goals and how our thought processes have changed as we've grown in our journeys. He tells me about coming into his own in college and how he pushed himself to become more confident and outgoing.

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00:47:02

Episode 084 - Max in New York

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2020/10/27

Max and I talk about his journey around the country and how he ended up in New York. He shares the activities he enjoys which unfortunately line up exactly with the activities I don't, besides cooking. We share what we've been binging on tv and our feelings on reality tv and celebs. Max's Social Media (IG: @MaxKapusta, Twitter: @Max_Kapusta)

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00:39:28

Epsiode 083 - Give It A Try with Leila

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2020/10/20

Leila and I talk about growing up in Iran and the difference in the freedoms and restrictions she had as a child versus how Iran is now. She tells me about studying in Italy and the similarities to her culture. WE chat about learning a new language and she tells me her experience learning Italian compared to learning English. Leila's Social Media (IG: @LeilaGh14, Facebook: Leila Ghandi)

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00:47:08

Episode P009 - Natural Hair w/ Detangled Pod

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2020/10/13

On this panel episode, I chat with Ashley (Episode 060) and T.J. (Episode 080)about natural hair and their podcast Detangled (@detangledpod) where they chat about their journey with going caring for their hair and give tips and products they've used that work. We talk about how times have changed with the display of black hair in the media and in the adjustments that still need to be made. We discuss laws that affect out hair and the importance of voting. They tell me about their favorite products

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00:38:02

Episode F045 - Okay, Seriously It's Cayan

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2020/10/06

Cayan returns to the show and we chat about his upcoming album, CapitalYe2, and what he has planned next for music. We discuss social media and stan culture and how not to hold a grudge. He tells me his thoughts on major music labels and how they've changed since the last time we talked. Cayan's Social Media (IG: @Cayanaten, Twitter: @CayanOfCapLife)

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00:55:34

Episode 082 - Blessings in Disguise with Brody

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2020/09/29

Brody and I talk about how much we surprisingly have in common other than our mutual friend, such as our extroversion and creative expression. We discuss social media, the images we use to portray our lives, and how fascinating it is that people can make a living from Instagram. He shares what he’s grateful for and how there are blessings even in dark circumstances. Brody's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @thebrodyelachi)

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00:51:56

Episode 081 - The Tommy Taylor Jr. Show

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2020/09/22

Tommy and I talk about when we used to travel pre-quarantine and he learned first hand about the diaspora in South America. He tells me about his running comedy show, Almost Ladies Night, and we also chat about his production company and his goals for the future. Lastly, we chat about the politics of words and he shares his opinion on the changing of the name of The Washington Football Team. Tommy's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @TommyTaylorJr, www.TommyTaylorJr.com) ***Apologies for the audio

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01:44:37

Epsiode P008 - Politics & Voting Down The Ballot

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2020/09/15

On this panel for Nice To Meet You, I talk to previous guests Greg (Episode 025), Alex (Episode 062), and Khary (Episode 074) about Politics. We chat about the importance of voting specifically in local elections, ways to educate yourself on who and what to vote for, and their feelings about the current election cycle. Greg shares his experience being a delegate for Democratic National Convention and how that helped him bring awareness to local issues. Khary expresses his issue with those who are

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00:51:51

Episode 080 - T.J., the Best Best Man

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2020/09/08

TJ and I talk about his journey from theater to comedy along with the pivots he had to make since he can’t perform every night anymore. We chat about his podcast, Detangled, which explores natural hair and touches on societal issues such as inequality and race featuring Ashley from Episode 060. He tells me about being black and growing up in a small town and how he feels that lifestyle is common, but not reflected on television. T.J.'s Social Media (IG/Twitter: @TJFergLaughs, @OwenHodge445,

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00:58:15

Episode F017 - Alex Reminds Us To Vote

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2020/09/01

Alex returns to the show and we chat about all that has changed since the last time we spoke including the impeachment trial, the pandemic, and the changes to his body after he started taking T. He shares his experience working on the hill and how his vision of activism has changed from being on the front lines to working in policy. He tells me about his experiences of dysphoria, small forms of validation, and his plans that got interrupted by the current pandemic. Alex's Social Media (IG:

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00:50:30

Episode S001 - Joy & Focus

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2020/08/25

This week’s episode is an interview with Marcus (@MisterShmoody) about his current project, Joy & Focus. Marcus developed this phrase as a mantra while working at the DC restaurant Thamee; it helped him not just get through his shifts, but perform better. In this interview, we chat about what Joy & Focus inspired and how he wants to help bring awareness to mental health by encouraging others to get creative through journaling, music, and more. Follow @JoyAndFocus on Instagram, check out

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01:06:59

Episode 079 - Back to Basics with Jasmine

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2020/08/18

Jasmine and I talk about how people perceive growing up in the midwest and her journey to New York to pursue theatre. She explains what she’s learned about friendship and communication in the past few years and we discuss the difference quarantine has made in life and a lot of relationships. I learned about the different hats she’s worn such as acting, producing, and directing in films and plays and she also gives a preview of what’s in store for the future. Jasmine's Social Media (IG/Twitter:

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01:22:58

Episode P007 - Religion, Spirituality, & Being Open...

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2020/08/11

On this panel for Nice To Meet You, I talk to previous guests Dynise (Episode 007), Garret (Episode 068) and Nikki (Episode 077) about religion, spirituality and the role they play in our lives. We talk about how they were raised and the values they still hold onto from childhood as well as the adaptations made in order to create their own paths of understanding the world around us. Dynise mentions the importance of educating yourself on other religions even if you decide you want to practice the

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00:51:05

Episode 078 - Creative Expression with Kash

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2020/08/04

Kash and I talk about the different ways we use art and “content” to express ourselves; including photography, drawing, and vlogging. We chat about his vacation from the big city, New York, during coronavirus and how many people’s attitudes have shifted during this time since we’ve all been able to smell the roses. Lastly, he tells me about creating his own LLC to start a multimedia business starting with his platform, Big Man in the City. Kash's Social Media (IG: @BigManInTheCity)

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00:58:40

Episode 077 - Nikki Clark's Mission

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2020/07/28

Nikki and I talk about her company, Clarks Mission, named after her father and her goal of helping entrepreneurs and giving back to the community. We chat about the importance of sports, what she took from playing golf and basketball, and the foundation sports can provide for kids. She tells me about dealing with anxiety and how she tries to face it head by doing things that put her slightly out of her comfort zone. Nikki's Social Media (Twitter/IG: @ClarksMission, www.ClarksMission.com)

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00:51:57

Episode 076 - Getting Schooled by Stephanie

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2020/07/21

Stephanie and I talk about her love of learning and helping others, which eventually led her to becoming an equity teacher after realizing the inequalities in our school systems. She tells me about growing up in a proud Black community in the south and the story of her first encounter with the police after a homecoming dance at 16. We also chat about marriage and the work that has to go into long-lasting relationships including conversations with her husband about the gendered experiences of black

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