Black Girl Podcast

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[Episode 68] "Grace." May 01, 2020

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Alysha, Bexx, Scottie, Sapphira and Gia talk about adjusting to their new routines and realities while quarantined and facing the unknown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Breaking news of sexual misconduct throughout the NYC community incites conversation over abuse of power, exploitation, the salacious nature of social media, protecting black women, their courage and the autonomy over the platforms they use to share their stories. If you or anyone you know is in an unsafe situation or has been sexually assaulted, call 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visit Rainn.Org for help.

[Episode 67] "Executive." Mar 18, 2020

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Shayla Cowan joins Black Girl Pod for some real boss talk. The Michigan-native turned Will Packer’s Executive Assistant chats with us about her career rise to Will Packer Production and Will Packer Media’s Chief of Staff, her humble beginnings as a Hennessy Girl, learning on the job, toughening up in a male-dominated industry, protecting her femininity, expectations of greatness, finding her voice and finding her grace.

[Episode 66] "Legacy." Mar 03, 2020

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The ladies discuss the statement your life leaves behind. We mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, what his existence meant and will always mean, the balance between thorough yet respectful journalism, and the intense response to Gayle King’s interview with Lisa Leslie. We also take the time to acknowledge another life gone too soon - PopSmoke. We discuss public and private life, the totality of a human being and how we interact on social media versus real life.

[Episode 65] "Freedom." Jan 31, 2020

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Back at the mic, Bexx, Sapph and Lysh give updates on what they've been up to since the last recording. Sapphira talks about the excitement of redesigning her studio, Alysha shares stories about her trip to Ghana and explains the awakening that took place when returning "home", Bexx goes into detail about her fearless journey through her work with the Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign.

[Episode 64] #10YearChallenge Dec 20, 2019

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Alysha, Sapphira, Scottie and Gia sit down for the last episode of 2019 as Bexx continues the incredible work she’s been doing outside of NYC. As the young women reflect on who they were and what they were doing 10 years ago, they share what they’ve learned and who they hope to become in the next decade. Happy Holidays from BGP! See you in 2020!

[Episode 63] "Life." Nov 29, 2019

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Episode 63 of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by Helix Sleep! While Bexx is on the road working to change the world, the rest of the girls get back in the studio! Alysha, Sapphira, Gia and Scottie give their life updates on what's been going on since ComplexCon. Gia talks about her first taste of being "dragged" on Black Twitter and tells a funny story on how she meet Bad Gal Ri Ri. Sapphira speaks on what the first few weeks of being 30 has been like as well as her experience attending Kanye's Sunday Service. Alysha shares how her 1 year journey with therapy has her feeling "GREAT" and how honored she felt being one of the shooters during Colin Kaepernick's workout in ATL. For more info on Helix Sleep, visit them at www.helixsleep.com/bgp to take the quiz and be sure to follow them on Instagram & Twitter @HelixSleep!

[Episode 62] "ComplexCon." Nov 26, 2019

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In this episode, Alysha, Bexx, Gia, Sapphira and Scottie take the stage at their first ever ComplexCon live show in Long Beach, California! As the girls catch up on their personal lives in front of their LB listeners, they also soak up some much needed knowledge and gems from their guest, New York Times Best Selling Author, Elaine Welteroth. Elaine shares her journey on becoming the first African American Editor In Chief at Teen Vogue, not letting time define your destiny and much more! Her book, “More Than Enough” is available everywhere books are sold, now!

[Episode 61] "New Growth." Sep 23, 2019

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Episode 61 of Black Girl Podcast is sponsored by Helix Sleep! Gia, Alysha, Bexx, Scottie and Sapph are back (finally!) with an abundance of updates on what they’ve been up to since Essence Fest. Alysha shares the clarity she’s gained with all the self-work she’s done through therapy and how she is finding her safe spaces, creating boundaries and working through trauma. Gia recaps a successful first season of BlackCoffee, celebrating another year (29!) and discerning between industry and true friendships. Scottie shares the vulnerability of reconnecting with her father during his radiation treatment, the importance of making decisions for self and still finding happy. Bexx opens up about her growth and shares a personal story that helped her reach deeper understanding. Sapph reveals what it’s felt like seeing and living through her parents’ divorce, celebrating a successful summer run of SassBoxx PopUp Shops and her new job with Flip The Senate! | For more info on Helix Sleep, visit them at www.helixsleep.com to take the quiz and be sure to follow them on Instagram & Twitter @HelixSleep!

[Episode 60] "Shadderacks." (NOLA Part 2) Jul 26, 2019

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For their second live show in New Orleans, Gia, Alysha, Scottie, Bexx and Sapphira recap their hilarious night partying through New Orleans, and meeting & nicknaming a sixth BGP member (see title). Questions from the audience find the ladies (and crowd) setting the record straight on “good hair,” collectively rolling our eyes over Chris Brown’s controversial “light skin” lyrics. The ladies also share intimate moments with BGP listeners about pacing through your own journey, and discovering the benefits of living and traveling with “me, myself and I.”

[Episode 59] "Snowfall." (NOLA Part 1) Jul 26, 2019

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The ladies of BGP host their first live show at the Pythian Market in New Orleans! “Snowfall” on FX actors Damson Idris and Angela Lewis join the ladies to discuss the black “UK takeover” in Hollywood, finding inspiration for their on-screen characters, growing and maturing into their TV roles and personal identities, perseverance, faith, healing and memories working with John Singleton and the duty of carrying his legacy throughout their on-screen performances.

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