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Soft Black Woman: Living With Endometriosis, It’s Myths, & Stigmas Aug 18, 2023

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Jenneh Rishe, founder of the Endo Co. and author of Part of You, Not All of You, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @lifeabove_illness, Jenneh Rishe

Topics:

Jenneh’s journey to creating Endo Co.
Sharing how being a Black woman affected her diagnosis
The biggest myths about endometriosis.
Advice for people with uteruses on how they can advocate for their health.

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#885 Wellness Influencer Or Far-Right Dream Girl? Aug 17, 2023

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Topics:

Who will be part of Trump’s jury in Georgia?
How influencers are introducing women to the conservative agenda through anti-birth control misinformation
The sneaky ways people like Peter Thiel and Ben Shapiro are pulling millennial and Gen Z women toward the far-right movement
The disingenuous feminism of the “Trad Wife” nostalgia

This episode was guest hosted by Ginny Hogan (IG: @ginnyhogan_ )

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#884 Are Indictments Hitting Like They Used To? (Georgia, Hunter Biden) Aug 14, 2023

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Topics:

What to know about Fani Willis, the Georgia DA about to indict Donald Trump
The cringiest moments from Republican Coachella
Has Vivek Ramaswamy dethroned Ron DeSantis as the 2024 alternative to Trump
Are Men OK? We unpack an important update in the Zuckerberg-Musk cage fight that never was
Plus, Amanda Zurawski (@aceiswild) returns with updates about her lawsuit against the state of Texas

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Soft Black Woman: Montgomery Brawl, Lizzo’s Allegations, & The Fearless Fund Aug 11, 2023

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Kelsey Lindell, founder and CEO of Misfit Media, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @kelsey_lindell, Kelsey Lindell

Topics:

Three white men charged with assault after Montgomery Riverfront Brawl.
Lizzo’s response to the allegations made against her.
A new lawsuit targets Fashion diversity efforts.
Texas A&M reaches $1 million settlement with Black journalism professor
Simone Biles returns to gymnastics and wins 2023 U.S. Classic.

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#883 The Power Of Girl Bucks (Montgomery Brawl, Ohio) Aug 10, 2023

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Topics:

The Montgomery Brawl was everything everywhere all at once
What Joe Biden should learn from this week’s reproductive rights-related election in Ohio
Can Dems keep the Senate in 2024? We look at the map and discuss the most anticipated races
What the girly pop economy of summer 2023 (Eras, Renaissance, Barbie) tells us about the state of feminism
Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan The Stallion

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#882 Karine Jean-Pierre: Dating Coach (ft. Karine Jean-Pierre) Aug 07, 2023

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Today we’re joined by Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary

Topics:

The first time she met President Biden (while working for President Obama)!
The moment she learned she would be the next White House Press Secretary
What are the most fun days to work at the White House?
Her proudest moments of the Biden Administration (so far)
Her go-to wind-down routine after a particularly eventful press conference
Why she wants to advise Milly on her dating life

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Soft Black Woman: The #SoftLife, How It Started, & Its Barriers Ft. Dominique Fluker Aug 04, 2023

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Dominique Fluker, Essence’s contributing lifestyle editor and writer of the viral article: Living The #SoftLife: Here’s Why Black Women Are Rejecting The Harmful “Strong Black Woman” Trope. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @dominiquebfluker, Dominique Fluker

Topics:

The story behind Dominique’s journey to writing about the #SoftLife.
How the soft life isn’t one size fits all.
The Barriers to the soft life.
3 ways to tap into the soft life.

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#881 Can Trump Be President From Prison? (Indictment 3.0, Lizzo) Aug 03, 2023

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Topics:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is single. Where should he mingle?
How likely is it that Trump will serve prison time? And can he serve as president from jail? Here’s what it might look like.
Lizzo is accused of workplace harassment but denies any wrongdoing. We unpack the complicated nature of the allegations.
Claire Watkins, staff writer with @justwomenssports, analyzes the Women's World Cup so far and why people are worried about the USWNT.

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#880 Capitol Tantrums (Congressional Mess) Jul 31, 2023

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Topics:

The shocking reason a Georgia city council member accused her Vietnamese American colleague of being “un-American” and “failing” as a citizen
A Republican congressman absolutely loses his shit on a group of teenage Senate pages.
Which two congressmen had a bathroom altercation about whether one of them is a “pussy?"
Finally, we’ve all seen “Barbie” and offer our highs and lows.

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Soft Black Woman: Barbenheimer, Emmet Till’s Monument, & Missouri’s Revoked Resolution Ft. Milly Tamarez Jul 28, 2023

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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Betches SUP co-host Milly Tamarez to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.

Co-host: @milly_tamarez, Milly TamarezTopics:

After watching the Barbie movie, Dr. Cadet and Milly chat about their takeaways.
VP Harris delivers speech in Florida after school curriculum on slavery draws outrage.
President Biden established a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.
School board in Missouri revokes anti-racism resolution placed in 2020.
President Barbie, Issa Rae, opens up about her insecurities staring in the Barbie movie.

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