Monuments To Me podcast

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In the final episode of the season, join our hosts on a heartfelt and reflective journey as they explore the changing seasons in their lives. With a touch of nostalgia, they take a moment to reminisce about the most popular episodes of the season, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and their personal reflections on the impact those episodes had on them and their listeners. It's a candid and introspective conversation that celebrates the growth, challenges, and triumphs experienced throughout the season. To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. • Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/ • Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer • Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Show Production: Adode Media www.adodemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Reclaiming the Southern Kitchen with Carla Hall 52:56

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On this episode of Monuments to Me, Chef Carla Hall discusses her journey of reclaiming the kitchen and creating community in the process. As a Black southern woman, Carla Hall embraces the culture of soul food - and spreads the good word about cooking with love. She shares her unique insights about divine timing, aging with grace, and pivoting in your career. Carla didn’t always cook, but she always loved to eat. She went to culinary school at 33 and competed on Top Chef at 44. Proving that it is never too late to chase your passions, Carla emphasizes that everything happens for a reason. What dreams or ideas do you have, sitting on the shelf? This episode will make you want to pull them down, dust them off and run with them at full speed. Chef Carla Hall has been featured as a contestant on Top Chef and appeared on Top Chef: All Stars. She is the Author of multiple cookbooks including Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration , which landed on annual “Best Cookbook” lists across the country and received an NAACP Image Awards nomination. She spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew”, and is featured on the Food Network in shows such as “Thanksgiving, Holiday and Halloween Baking Championships” as a Judge. Connect With Carla Website: https://carlahall.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlaphall/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefcarlahall Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZYLw8eI690el8dkO54sJg To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/ Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show Production: Adode Media www.adodemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Poetry, Journaling and Self-Expression for Black Women with Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. 1:00:41

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Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. is the sound of a new generation. She is a magical, alchemical, viral Poet and Author of the poem “You So Black.” Theresa is a performer of many talents including poetry, empowering children’s literature, vocals, and acting. She has been a Keynote Speaker at corporate events and educational institutions, made television and media appearances and performed at festivals and conferences. In a true monument to Black women, Theresa showers us with the power of her words: inspiring us to be intentional with our beauty, allow ourselves to be soft, and trust our intuition. She shares how she worked through imposter syndrome and learned to express herself through making her own clothes, curating her one-of-a-kind public image and extending her self-love to kindness towards others. If you ask Theresa what makes her so expressive, she will tell you that she inherited her mother’s “delusional confidence.” Bask in the magic of Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. and prepare to be invigorated by your own power. Connect With Theresa Website: https://www.thasongbird.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thasongbird/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thassongbird Twitter: https://twitter.com/theresathabird Purchase Theresa’s book, You So Black: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-so-black-theresa-tha-songbird/1141651804 To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/ Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show Production: Adode Media www.adodemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Heal Your Gut, Change Your Life with Johane Filemon 1:06:24

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Johane Filemon believes that beautiful food is the ultimate vehicle for self-love. As a certified Nutritionist, Johane teaches her clients to live more fully and vibrantly with food. Johane M. Filemon, MS, RDN, CLT, is a Registered Dietitian with 10 years of experience in Nutrition. Johane holds bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science and Dietetics and a master’s degree in Food and Nutrition Science. Today on Monuments to Me, Johane shares how she became a devotee of cultivating the life and body you want using nutrition. Johane was studying Pre-Med when she took a required nutrition class. Suddenly, she realized that nutrition could be her entire career - and she was hooked. While she got some heat from her Haitian parents about her course of study, Johane knew it was the right choice for her. Now, she is inspired by the changes she sees in her clients every day. After running bloodwork and receiving diagnostics, Johane assesses her clients’ food intolerances and helps them rebuild the very foundation of their health - their gut harmony! Using a thoughtful and sustainable nutrition plan, she helps them push the reset button on their health and happiness to become their optimal selves. Connect with Johane Filemon Website: https://wonderfullynutritious.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacknutritionistmama/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wonderfullynutritiousbyjohane Podcast - Nutrition Lifestyles with Kim and Johane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nutrition-lifestyles-with-kim-johane/id1479479889 Receive her *free* Guide to 50 Foods that May Help Your GI Symptoms: https://digestivetherapy.johanefilemon.com/ To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/ Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show Production: Adode Media www.adodemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Uncovering the Unseen: How Black Women are Revolutionizing Media with Shayla Cowen 59:20

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The latest episode of Monuments to Me features Shayla Cowan, the Chief of Staff at Will Packer Productions. She discusses her journey to her current role in Hollywood, emphasizing the importance of being seen, cultivating relationships, and trusting her instincts. Shayla shares insights on empathy, mentorship, self-care, and being genuine and discerning in relationships. She also discusses the challenges of navigating the industry and the progress being made by black women in leadership positions. The hosts of Monuments to Me praise Cowen's leadership skills and inspiring story of making it to the C-suite in Hollywood. Connect With The Guest Shayla Cowan Website: https://www.willpacker.com/shayla-cowan-bio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shayla_pc/?hl=en Forbes Feature - Shayla Cowan is All Business: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicapliska/2022/11/09/shayla-cowan-is-all-business/?sh=484750b23375 To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/ Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show Production: Adode Media www.adodemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Respectability & Black Women in Politics with Nsé Ufot 55:47

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Nsé Ufot has helped register nearly 600,000 Georgia voters. In this episode of Monuments to Me, Nsé shares her passion for impact, politics, and change with listeners - including a compelling case for why Black women should vote. To Nsé, voting is an act of self-love. Focusing less on the actual vote, she argues that showing up and speaking out is a profound method of mobilizing voters of color toward a better future. Because of Black women, Georgia turned red to blue in the 2020 presidential election - and the effects have been widespread. In 2014 Nsé was introduced to Stacey Abrams, Georgia State Representative and House Majority Leader for the Georgia General Assembly. After showing up to the conversation doubtful of Stacey’s vision, Nsé realized that she was looking at the real deal - and that Stacey’s strategy would change American politics forever. For the past seven years, Nsé has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the New Georgia Project (NGP) and the New Georgia Project Action Fund (NGPAF), leading a team of culture creators, organizers, activists, and thinkers to build a movement home for young folks and people of color. Nsé was born in Nigeria and raised in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia. As a proud naturalized citizen, Nse’s experience as part of an immigrant family living in the deep south has shaped her commitment to civil and human rights. Throughout her career, Nsé has been dedicated to creating impact and change around issues that center civil, human, and workers’ rights. Connect With The Nsé Ufot Website: https://nseufot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenseufot/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nseufot To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/ Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show Production: Adode Media Website: Adode Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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No More “Ride or Die” Black Women with Shanita Hubbard 50:36

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Shanita Hubbard wants to flip the script and change the conversation around Black women in hip hop…and society as a whole. Through her exploration of the “ride or die chick,” Shanita invites us to take a deeper look at how we as Black women value our worth, work, date, parent, innovate and make music. Shanita is an acclaimed Writer, Professor of Journalism at the University of Toronto, Chair of the Freelance Taskforce for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Soros Fellow, and Author of the book “RIDE OR DIE: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women.” Her work has been featured prominently in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Pitchfork, Essence, Vox, and beyond. She spends her time advocating for marginalized communities through her work as a Writer, Educator and public speaker. In this thought-provoking and powerful conversation, Shanita examines what “ride or die” means, especially for communities of color. Is it a compliment, or a tactic of manipulation? Is it a way of valuing someone, or devaluing them? What does it look like to separate our labor from our worth, and what is the role of capitalism in the dissolution process? And most importantly - how do we celebrate Black women more fully? Connect With The Guests Shanita Hubbard Website: http://shanitahubbard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professor_nita/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/msshanitarenee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShanitaHubbardLLC Be sure to purchase Shanita’s book at your local bookstore or grab it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Die-Feminist-Manifesto-Well-Being/dp/0306874679 To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Akilah- @akilahffriend Website: https://akilahffriend.com/ Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Show Production: Adode Media Studios Website: Adode Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Black Girl Magic with Cynthia Bailey: The Brilliance of Black Women 1:19:55

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In this episode, we have a very special guest, Cynthia Bailey, an American model, actress, and reality television personality with a history far deeper than The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Cynthia joins us to share her story, offer advice for success, and celebrate the unique value and power of black women. Throughout the episode, Cynthia opens up about her personal journey, from growing up in Alabama to pursuing a successful career in the entertainment industry. She discusses the challenges faced along the way and the lessons she learned about perseverance, resilience, and self-love. Throughout the conversation, Cynthia's warmth, humor, and wisdom shine through, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired, uplifted, and empowered. So tune in to "Monuments To Me" and join us as we celebrate the beauty and brilliance of black women with the ultimate MVP, Cynthia Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Healing Communities Through Activism with Shar Bates and Lerae Funderburg 1:01:43

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This episode delves deep into the world of activism with Shar Bates and Lerae Funderburg, but not so much from a political standpoint. Akilah navigates the conversation with them from the point of view of how they make space in the world of activism, but also in their everyday lives. Shar aka The Community Healer aka Martin Luther Queen is a Radio and TV host as well as the Founder of Breaking the Chains of Hip Hop Coalition which helps youth heal through creative arts. Lerae is the Founder and Managing Partner of a boutique law firm, Funderburg Law in Atlanta, as well as a Health and Wellness Practitioner. Both women share how they got thrown into activism, their journey to get where they are at with it today, and how they prefer to help the communities as activists in their current roles. In this conversation, they all discuss the different movements of 2020, how activists should enter into communities they want to help, performative activism, and the essential role that health and wellness play in the lives of activists and much more. Tune in to hear how Shar and Lerae are able to continue the work of healing communities by prioritizing themselves to lead from a place within and don’t forget to follow them on social media to see how you can help support the work they do. Connect With The Guests Shar Bates Instagram: @iamsharbates @breakingthechainsatl @myvoteishiphop To get involved with saving the youth or programs and jobs for youth, email: btcofhiphop@gmail.com Lerae Funderburg Instagram: @holisticlawyermommy Website: www.elevatelegallly.com To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Instagram: Akilah- @akilahffriend Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Dawn - YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Breaking Down the Creator Door with Atlanta Creators BIG Tiny and Ashley Dixon 1:02:34

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In this episode, Akilah sits down with BIG Tiny and Ashley Dixon to discuss entrepreneurship as content creators and influencers. Both Atlanta-based, BIG Tiny is a singer, and songwriter and Ashley is a full-time entrepreneur creating content focused on home decor and DIY projects. Having two very different paths, BIG Tiny and Ashley share their journeys to becoming successful full-time content creators, not shying away from the realities of what it took to get to where they are now - imposter syndrome, zero-income months, preparing to leave secure jobs, and more. They also talk about the evolution of being a creator, what it means to be a Black woman in this space, the ebb and flow of social media, and what’s actually important when it comes to working with brands (hint: it’s not the number of followers you have). Listen in to hear valuable tips for newbies or anyone who wants to break into the creator scene and solid advice for monetization, but more importantly, how to stay true to yourself, reclaim your power, and operate in your purpose in the world of content creation and influencing. To connect with and learn more about content creation, home design, and to support our guests, check out their websites and follow them on social media. BIG Tiny Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @indeskribeabull Twitter: @indeskribeabul Merch: www.ok2bapparel.com Ashley Dixon Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @alexanderreneedesign Website and blog: www.alexanderrenee.com To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Instagram: Akilah- @akilahffriend Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Dawn - YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S2 Ep6: OnlyFans Is It a Step Up or A Set Up 1:09:48

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This episode is focused 100% on Only Fans and it is an amazing one. Akilah and Dawn have an open and honest conversation on the platform Only Fans and is it good or bad for black women. Is it a tool for over-sexualization or a tool for growth and change? Is it setting black women up for their future or is it setting them up for a let down. A lot of perspective is discussed on this episode but we want you to come to your own conclusion. Listen closely and share your thoughts and feelings. To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Instagram: Akilah- @akilahffriend Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Dawn - YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S2 Ep5: From Addiction to Changing the World with Kim Carter 54:56

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We are moving mountains in this week’s episode with Kim Carter. She is a Top 10 CNN Hero, Founder and Ambassador for Time for Change Foundation, President & CEO of Center for Housing Advancement and Motivational Projects (CHAMP), author of Waking Up To My Purpose, and a proud Black woman in America. But none of that came easy. Kim shares how she overcame homelessness, incarceration, addiction, and more and found a way to better herself in a system that perpetuates inequality. She opens up about her journey of going through the worst of the worst, to finding her purpose of helping other Black women by creating resources that empower disenfranchised individuals, starting programs to help women like her, and building communities where Black women are centered to help them thrive. More importantly, through doing, living, existing, and being enough for herself, Kim shows that the rest of us don’t have to do anything extra, nor do we have to endure the pain and trauma, to be deserving of love, care, and protection. She challenges us to know that we are enough as we are. If you are looking for motivation to step into your power, advice for facing imposter syndrome, or a sign to know that you, as a Black woman, are enough, tune in to get fired up. To stay in the know with Kim’s programs, upcoming projects, pick up a copy of her book, or connect with her personally, visit www.timeforchangefoundation.org and www.kimschamp.com and follow her on Instagram: @kimcarter4408 To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Instagram: Akilah- @akilahffriend Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Dawn - YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S2 Ep4: Why We Need Black Doulas and Midwives with Tracie Collins 56:29

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A distressing reality for Black women is that we are three to four times more likely to experience pregnancy-related deaths than white women. That’s why it was important for us to bring on Tracie Collins, former Doula and midwife of 17+ years and CEO and Founder of the National Black Doula’s Association (NBDA), to discuss the importance of having Black doulas and/or midwives when it comes to birthing. Tracie shares personal experiences as well as expert insight on how the NBDA is a resource for Black birthing people, trends or things that have stayed the same in the industry over the years, and how Black and brown people are reclaiming what was stolen from them and rediscovering our value in the birth space. Dawn also shares her own birth story including how she almost died and what saved her, while Akilah shares her reservations about pregnancy. Whether you are a mother or not yet, you never want to be one or can’t, this episode is relatable for all. It stresses the importance of how representation empowers birthing people to invest in actively choosing a birthing team from a doula, midwife, medical team, and anyone else that will create a space for them to feel safe and supported through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Tune in to hear from three different perspectives on Black womens’ birth and learn key ways you can advocate for yourself as a birthing person. For all birthwork, doulas in your geographic region, or training as a birth professional, visit the NBDA at www.blackdoulas.org and follow @nationalblackdoulas on Instagram. To connect with and learn more from Tracie, visit www.traciecollinsofficial.com or follow her on social media. Instagram: @traciecollins Facebook: @traciecollinsofficial TikTok: @iamtraciecollins YouTube: @Tracie_Collins To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Instagram: Akilah- @akilahffriend Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Dawn - YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S2 Ep3: How To Embrace Your Sexuality to Create the Sex Life You Want with Samia Burton 1:08:08

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Things get spicy this week while we explore the topic of embracing sex and our sexualities with Samia Burton, an Intimacy Coordinator and Sexual Educator. Samia is the CEO and founder of Sexual Essentials, helping people create the sex lives they want through education and events. She is also the Owner and Founder of SE Media Group, just opened up SE Content House, and is the host of Not Just Another Sex Podcast. Nothing is off limits as our conversation touches on everything from foreplay, emotional intimacy, sex toys, orgasms, sexual love languages, and sexual liberation. But we dig deep as Samia confronts a lot of hard truths on how we, as women, act when it comes to these matters. Truths like: how we can be extremely judgmental; how we can become defensive and mean when we get hurt; or how easily we point the finger at men or someone else when there’s a problem of dissatisfaction when we don’t actually know what we want. Having no shame to ask the real questions, listen in to hear how Samia has achieved a deeper level of sexuality through speaking her own truth, learn how sex goes beyond physical pleasure, and be empowered to acknowledge what you want toexercise your own sexuality. For 50% off any Sexual Essentials masterclass and 15% off thigh high socks, use the code NJASP at thesexualessentials.com . To connect with and learn more from Samia, check out the following Instagram pages. Personal: @miabuggzy Education: @sexualessentials Podcast: @notjustanothersexpod Events: @se.xperience Content House: @secontenthouse To learn more about our hosts, check out their Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter pages. Instagram: Akilah- @akilahffriend Dawn- @_dawnmontgomery Monuments To Me Show: @monumentstome Dawn - YouTube: @BreakofDM and Twitter: @_dawnmontgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S2 Ep2: A Mental Health Journey with Dawn Montgomery 54:46

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