Episodes
The Six Pillars of Self-Care: A Guide to Self-Discovery | Feat. Ericka Nicole
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews Erika Nicole, the host of the "Behind the Silk" podcast and the founder of the skincare brand Silkenn. During the episode, Ericka reflects on the importance of self-care, highlighting the six pillars of self-care: physical, emotional, intellectual, sensory, spiritual, and social. She also discusses creating and maintaining a self-care routine, finding like-minded people for meaningful connections, intentional networking and building meaningful connecti…
Balancing Responsibilities While Chasing Your Dreams | Feat. Coach AJ
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen speaks with Coach AJ, a life and self-improvement coach, about the challenges of balancing responsibilities while pursuing your dreams. They discuss the importance of asking for help, creating boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Coach AJ shares her personal journey, insights on work-life balance, and the significance of having support systems. The conversation emphasizes the need to honour one's past self to live authentically, encouraging listeners to create…
From Classroom to Camera: Teaching, Representation, and Filmmaking | Feat. Laurie Townshend
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews her former teacher, Laurie Townshend, who has been a middle school teacher for 22 years. They discuss the challenges and obstacles Laurie faced as a Black female educator, the importance of representation for students, and the lack of diversity in the teaching profession. Laurie also shares her motivations for considering a career change into filmmaking. Additionally, she talks about her passion for documentary films and the inspiration behind her proj…
Navigating Social Media and its Influence on Young Women's Self-Esteem | Feat. Bria Barrows
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen is joined by Bria Barrows to discuss the impact of social media on young women's self-esteem and mental health. They explore the pressure to appear perfect, the dangers of comparison, and the importance of creating a kind and positive social media environment. Bria shares tips for building self-esteem outside of social media, including therapy, unfollowing negative accounts, and practicing self-love. They also emphasize the role of community support and mentorshi…
Black Female Representation In Canadian Media | Feat. Pat Dillon-Moore
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen is joined by Pat Dillon-Moore, a Canadian entertainer and media professional. Pat shares her experiences and insights on the challenges faced by Black women in the entertainment industry and media. She discusses the importance of representation and the need for diverse voices in mainstream media. Pat also emphasizes the power of having your own platform and encourages young people to create their own opportunities. She addresses the issues of racism, microaggress…
Career vs. Passion: Finding What Works for You | Feat. Chid Suzan
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen is joined by Chid Suzan to discuss the topic of career versus passion. They explore the challenges of balancing a full-time job with pursuing a passion project, the inspiration behind getting into content creation, and the importance of finding support as a career woman and entrepreneur. The conversation emphasizes the need to pace oneself, set realistic goals, and prioritize self-care while pursuing one's passions. In this conversation, Natalie and Chid discuss …
Motherhood, Content Creation, and Authenticity | Feat. Motunrayo
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews Motunrayo about content creation for mothers of young children. They explore the challenges of balancing multiple roles and finding time for self-care. Motunrayo discusses her content, the inspiration behind her podcast, and the importance of representation in media. She also shares her journey with various content platforms and advises mothers seeking confidence and balance while staying true to themselves. Follow My Guest: IG: @lifeinbrown_ http…
A Man's Perspective Part 2 | Feat. Carnel and Manny
In "A Man's Perspective," Part 2, Carnell and Manny discuss independence in women, societal pressures, and the potential challenges of being too independent. They emphasize the importance of collaboration, respect, and open communication in relationships. They also discuss cheating, sexual attraction, timing intimacy, compatibility, and the role of sex and money in relationships. The conversation concludes with final thoughts on respect and communication.
A Rose is Still a Rose
In this episode of Unapologetically Her, Natalie Nadeen discusses the empowering song 'A Rose is Still A Rose' by Aretha Franklin, produced by Lauryn Hill. She shares her connection to the song and how it resonates with her experiences. Natalie then provides self-love tips and habits that women should apply to themselves. These include embracing the past, blocking negative influences, avoiding comparison, loving oneself as is, trusting one's own decisions, taking risks, showing up for oneself, …
The Perplexing Reality of Netflix’s “Cuties” | Feat. Anisa
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen and her guest, Anisa, discuss the controversial movie "Cuties" on Netflix, its exploitation of young actresses, and the responsibility of parents in guiding their children's media consumption. They delve into the hypersexualization of girls, provide advice to young girls, and highlight the importance of prioritizing education and personal growth. They also touch on the impact of social media and the need for open-mindedness. The conversation concludes with a remi…
Speaking her Truth and Using her Testimony | Feat. Tiffany
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen and Tiffany discuss racism, police brutality, and the need for change. They talk about the impact of racism and the importance of standing up against it. They also explore the consequences of being in the justice system and the long-lasting effects it can have. Towards the end of the conversation, they reflect on police brutality, the impact of encounters with the police, and the desired changes in the police and civilian communities. They touch on the importa…
Oppression and Interracial Relationships | Feat. Melissa & Allison
This conversation explores the themes of everyday oppression, whitewashing, oppression in media, supporting the Black community, the reality of racism, supportive partners in interracial relationships, using privilege to cultivate change, facing racism as an interracial couple, and the issue of fetishization and clout chasing. In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews Melissa and Allison to discuss various topics related to interracial relationships and the importance of education and support.…
United and Unapologetically BLACK | Feat. Anisa & Apollo
In the first episode of the mini-series Unapologetically Black, host Natalie Nadeen interviews Anisa and Apollo about the Black community's experiences with racism, police brutality, and protests. The guests stress the importance of using their platforms to raise awareness, and the conversation also covers the portrayal of these events in the media, peaceful versus violent protests, and how to show support for the Black community. The episode aims to educate and inspire listeners to take action…
