Welcome to the season 5 wrap-up! We are so thrilled we were able to pull off an amazing season, even during difficult times. In today's wrap-up, we will be speaking about all of the fantastic guests we had on Melanated Conversations including how we were able to talk about Black education, beauty-line systems, pushing boundaries, Black women as the face of hospitality, among so many other subjects! Thank you for another amazing Season! Special Thanks to: Kalish Nesbitt Sable Mensah Fulmore and Brooklyn Pham Dianne Plummer Trenette Wilson Victoria Timpo Andrianne Lind Steve from Blues Clues for coming back with the apology we needed! and the movies that we watched within this past year! We want to give a special shout out and...
COVID has definitely got us thinking about grief, hasn’t it? In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about journeying through grief. Grief is a dark subject to speak about, but it also feels good to talk about it! We tend to relate grief with someone’s passing, but truthfully different types of grief exist. Join us as we speak to your Season 5, Episode 78 guest Adrianne Lind in this important conversation! In this episode, we chat about: What role COVID plays in grief The different types of grieving Why transitioning is so important The importance of living the phases during grief Where can you find Adrianne Lind? https://blog.blackwomenineurope.com/ https://www.instagram.com/agonthednc/ https://www.facebook.com/AdrianneGeorgeDADNC/ Honorable Mention Listen to Episode 78 featuring Adrianne...
Sometimes ya’ll, we just need to take a moment and to just be. That’s what we’re doing in today’s episode. We are settling down for a moment and checking in on our lives and seeing how you are doing in this place we call Earth. It’s been a minute since we have our separation in real life so we’re going to just be today. Sit back, relax, and let’s chill. In this episode we chat about: Our kids and how fast time is flying by If you had the choice to stay at home, would you feel more impactful for being in your child’s life in their teen years or early in their developmental years How cancel culture becoming a...
In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Dianne Plummer. Growing up in Jamaica, Dianne always knew she wanted to be involved in science. Falling in love with science started when her mom bought her a toy chemistry set. Now as a STEM professional, her passion is to incorporate innovation in energy to help safeguard the environment. While living in Sweden, Dianne ran out of makeup and could not find makeup in her shade anywhere! So what does a STEM professional do? She created her own! In this episode we chat about: What sets "Your True Shade" apart from other product lines; Why it is important to use natural products on your skin and hair; Black women in the...
In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Trenette Wilson, professionally known as Lady T. Lady T is a powerhouse of a woman who is all about etiquette. She’s a confidence catalyst, social historian and business booster, ghostwriter, former teen parent and the founder of National Association of Urban Etiquette Professionals (NAUEP). With Lady T’s expertise, she provides in depth knowledge of the etiquette space and her new book, “Royal, Black and Elite”. In this episode we chat about: Lady T’s pivotal moment that led her to the etiquette space “Royal, Black and Elite”: Lady T’s passion for exposing these incredible Black individuals in history The pathway to break into the etiquette industry Lady T’s tips for proper etiquette...
