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It’s really a fact that Carrie Jemii has served as a critical and pivotal stakeholder in the Confessions Of A Melanated Queen brand.   When it came time to reach out to graphic designers my book cover, I knew who to call—Carrie.  Aside from that, Carri Jemii is passionate helping young women control their own narratives by promoting self-awareness and love. On today’s show, Carries shares how her nonprofit, I’m Pretty too! was started and the inspiration behind her work with women.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Zachary Coleman shares his journey through living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and how his up and coming media platform will inform, empower, and educate the community on the challenges and life opportunities that exist for people who LIVE with MS.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

On this Season 2 premier, Dr. Lauren Meeks shares some updates on Confessions of A Melanated Queen and Melanated Queen Productions LLC.  She also shared her thoughts on VICTIMHOOD, where she identified 5 different examples of victim behavioral traits.  1) The Servant who wants to be served.  2) The Lover of ISM's 3) The Girl Who Cried Wolf 4) The Keyboard Guru  5) Sir No Opportunity  Are you one of these victims?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen welcomes Dr. Hareder McDowell! Dr. Hareder McDowell is the author of the book, Black Women, Sex and the Lies our Mothers Told Us.  As a sexologist, Dr. McDowell works very close within her community to close the educational gap between African American women and generation myths regarding sexuality that are consistently passed down. Dr. McDowell also invites you to follow her at Haredermcdowell.com and support her non-for-profit PRETTY at Realprettygirls.org  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen podcast welcomes Nick Patrick, CEO of Trindie TV! Nick shares his journey of building a Black-Owned multimedia streaming service! Trindie is Reshaping Media for the Diaspora. A full-scale multimedia platform created to tell stories of excellence.  Media is power, so we built a platform dedicated for Black filmmakers and content creators to produce and distribute their content to the world.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen Podcast welcomes Cherlnell Lane!! The Melanated Queen Awards honoree, Cherlnell Lane and I talked about her journey to advocacy and how she took personal and health challenges and turned them into a tool to help heal others --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen Podcast welcomes Dr. Shawn L. Govan. Dr. Govan and I discussed the impact of The Melanated Queen Awards and how our 11-year professional/personal relationship has come full circle to this past weekend’s celebration of Servant Leadership. Dr. Govan also shared details on her latest projects and business endeavors! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen podcast welcomes Dr. Andrea Davis of Scholarly Pursuits LLC!! Dr. Davis discussed her role as an educational consultant and how her work supports students of color, and their families, as they navigate through access and completion of post-secondary education. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen podcast welcomes Dionne Victoria Milton of Dionne Victoria Studios INC.! I had a wonderful conversation with Dionne about her work as an educator, advocate, artist, and community leader! On today’s show, I had an opportunity to chat with Dionne and get to know the woman behind paint brush.  Family, I was taken back by her warm spirit, her advocacy for our youth, and her passion for teaching. Words cannot express my level of respect for this Queen!  Dionne, thank you for your contribution towards the Melanated Queen Awards! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen Welcomes Kristen J. Woodruff! This episode is so personal and so special because my Soror and friend of 18 years, has taken a brave step and published her journey through trials and tribulations in her highly anticipated book, You Are Not A Mess! Reclaiming Your Self-Worth In The Midst Of Brokenness. Kristen is a mother, educator, and advocate for single mothers.  Pick up your copy Here! You can find Kristen on Facebook at Kristen Woodruff and feel free to email her at shethrivesnow@gmail.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

   Confessions Of A Melanated Queen welcomes TayCe Cooper, Founder of Nappy Headed Self.  Nappy Headed Self is an earrings and accessories brand that specializes in statement pieces that speaks to the sentiments of Melanated People! TayCe shared her path to business and how early mistakes have developed her as a business woman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions of A Melanated Queen welcomes Keana Nwaneri of The Queen Guide. I love the concept of Netflix and Chill, because I’m an introvert. And solitude is my hobby. So there was something that resonated with me when I found The Queen Guide, a coaching services founded by mental health counselor, Keana Nwaneri.  Keana and I discussed the challenges African American women face and how The Queen Guide aims to provide support through various services.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen welcomes More Gold Investors! There is nothing more exciting than Melanated people who empower other Melanated people! More gold investors is led by two of the DOPEST Queens I know in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area. Lakichay Nadirah Muhammad and Aja Yasir not only talk about revitalizing our own communities, they hit the pavement and do the work to ensure that we know and understand opportunities that are readily available to us. Whether you have $5,000 or 50 cents in to your name, More Gold Investors offer the knowledge and resources we need to take back our economic power.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen welcomes Charles Carpenter III.  Charles is a husband, father, mentor to young black men, and educator. On this episode, Charles and I talked about a number of issues that impact the modern black family and I think these conversations are so important to have.  Confessions Of A Melanated Queen and Melanated Queen Productions aims to not only lend a voice to our women, we desire to create a space for our Black men to express themselves as well.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen Podcast Welcomes Attorney Ashley Kirkwood.  Ashley is the self-proclaimed “Lit Lawyer”, who supports other entrepreneurs by teaching them the essentials of trademarking, understanding contracts, and all things related to running an efficient and protected business. Ashley has such a great personality and I absolutely love her transparency and her ability to empower others throughout their journeys.  Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theashleynicoleshow/ Take Her Course, Get The Tea On Trademarks: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-the-tea-on-trademarks-tickets-56355189890 Attend Her Workshop, Talk Your Way To Cash: rebrand.ly/SpeakYourWayToCash Book a Session: https://www.mobilegeneralcounsel.com/schedule-appointment/ Donate to The Kirkwood Foundation: https://www.paypal.me/KirkwoodFoundation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen welcomes author and entrepreneur, Tara Seals, AKA The Bossy Educator! From the classroom to the boardroom, Tara has taken over 20 years of professional experience and created an award winning brand designed to empower educators and businesses alike to create multiple streams of income and to adopt the mindset of being the “boss” of your own destiny. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen Welcomes Chaun McDonald, owner of NZuri Means Beautiful! Here is my confession today…. I am enamored with people who build their own paths!  Today we meet with owner of Nzuri Means Beautiful, Chaun McDonald. Her handmade body products are made with love and natural ingredients. I am a huge fan of her bath bombs! They are relaxing, soothing,  and healthy for your skin. On today's show, Chaun explores all of her products with us and she shared how she got started, as well as some of her plans for the future.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Confessions Of A Melanated Queen Podcast welcomes Brother Nuri Madina II Of Englewood Enterprise Gallery!! Brother Madina discussed the influence of artistic expression within our respective communities and the program opportunities his organization offers in an effort to bridge the cultural gap. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

The Confessions Of A Melanated Queen podcast welcomes Chan Harrell of Emerald Escape Products! Chan shared her entrepreneurial journey and how she turned her natural talent of making spa products into a brick and mortar business that is aiding in the Black economic power movement of Gary, Indiana. Special thanks to the Melanated Queen Awards sponsors, including Emerald Escape Products, Florea Flower Bar, and McNulty International!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support

Adriann Sims-Harris is a wife, mother, and Jackie of All Trades. In this conversation, Adriann shares how she struggled to find a place in the workforce after taking  years off to finish school and establish a foundation for her family. Instead of letting the job market discourage her, Adrianne used her years of administrative experience to create a freelance business as a virtual assistant.  Adriann gives a lot of props to millennials, but she also challenges us to lead up, and give the generations before us encouragement to progress in a global society.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessions-of-a-melanated-queen/support