The pod is podding! Kendra and Kelli share their reflections one week after the general election of 2024. Joined by their producer and digital media manager, Leatra and Meg, the hosts share their feelings immediately following the election and what they hope this means for our society going forward. Find your community, Black women, for such a time as this. This Womanist Work is a great place to start!

Additional links related to this episode:

1. If you haven't already, listen to Episode 8 of This Womanist Work titled "I Did Not Know What Freedom Was Until I Left: On Black Women Expats with Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry of ExodUS Summit"

2. Roshida Dowe from ExodUS Summit's video titled "Queer and Thriving Abroad"

3. Stephanie Perry, from ExodUS Summit's video titled "Countries Where Black Travelers Feel Welcome"

4. adrienne maree brown's book titled "Emergent Strategy"

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Black women-- we see you, hear you, and share your concerns post-election 2024. This week, Kendra and Kelli are joined by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, co-founders of ExodUS Summit. This organization hosts virtual and live events and workshops that show Black women ways to plan their ExodUS while fostering community. Roshida and Stephanie tell us where their go-to location would be if they had to make a quick escape from the United States, and they share their organization's 7-step plan that any Black woman can use to make their ExodUS a reality. As they note on the pod-- "go to a place where people will support your dreams."

Additional links related to this episode:

1. ExodUS Summit's guide on "Black Women's ExodUS from the USA: Start Here"

2. A newsletter article from Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF), that has resonated with Kelli and Kendra over the past few days and inspired their introduction to this week's episode

3. Stephanie Perry's website, Vaycarious, where she "makes sabbaticals and life abroad accessible to Black women"

4. Roshida Dowe's website, Career Break Coach, where she "helps women take career breaks, move abroad, and live life on their terms

5. Essence magazine article, titled "The ExodUS Summit Is Helping Black Women Make Their Expat Dreams A Reality"

6. This Womanist Work's access link to the 5th Annual ExodUS Summit 2024's replay videos (note: our hosts receive a commission when listeners make a purchase using this link)

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This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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In this extended bonus episode, Kelli and Kendra are joined by Sheryl Thomas-Washburn, AKA Mama Sheryl, who highlights her JEDI-B (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) work experience and gives us an overview of her consulting work with Tomia LLC. They cover related topics such as white fragility and the discomfort of change. Specifically, why it is necessary. Tune in next week to hear more from Mama Sheryl in our full episode, but we hope you enjoy this month's bonus episode!

Additional links included in the episode:

1. Katy, TX school district considering a sensitivity policy for teachers after a book about a Native American allegedly makes white students uncomfortable

2. We reference Episode # 2- Ego is The Fear of Not Being Needed, where we discuss the importance of succession planning and how unique challenges emerge for Black women leaders

3. McKinsey & Company's Women in the Workplace study

Looking to book Sheryl Thomas-Washburn for your future speaking or consulting opportunities? You may contact her here:

Instagram- @the_sheryl_chronicles

Facebook- Sheryl Thomas-Washburn

LinkedIn- Sheryl Thomas-Washburn

Email- Sherylthomas189@gmail.com

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This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Kendra and Kelli cover it all this week-- from The Church (and politics!) catering to entertainment purposes these days to a mighty read from Kendra towards Donnie Swaggart regarding his recent words condemning the Black Church. The nerve! Kelli also shares updates on her office renovations, and Kendra gives a shout-out to her friend, WNBA All-Star Kym Hampton, who was honored at the New York Liberty's recent championship parade as an original player on the team. The hosts are joined on the mic this week by their team: producer Leatra and social media manager Meg. The gang's all here!

Additional links related to this episode:

1. The Roots, "I Shall Proceed"

2. Donnie Swaggart's Instagram post

3. Cori Bush on her commitment to Palestinian liberation and the decision to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris

4. 1Hood's recent Black & Brown Men’s Voter Summit in Pittsburgh, PA, featuring Fat Joe, Viola Davis, Bun B, Cordae, Yusef Salaam, and Lt Gov Austin Davis

5. After a historic season, the WNBA players opt out of their current collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

6. WNBA championship winners, the New York Liberty, celebrate their first-ever championship

7. WNBA All-Star Kym Hampton, who attended the championship parade with the New York Liberty

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This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest.

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Sign us up for the Christian Jubilee because we are getting into it on this episode! Our guest, Denele Biggs, takes us on a journey exploring critiques of the church and its exclusion of certain community members. She also shares her healing journey after a painful response from the church when she sought support, and the women share ways they've experienced church at musical performances (shout out to Beyonce and Kamasi Washington!).

Content warning: if you want to protect your peace and are sensitive to discussions about LGBTQ+ harm and/or domestic violence, please fast forward to the following timestamps to hear about different topics in this episode:

1. 41:47 for a collective reimagining of the regeneration of the church
2. 42:34 for a retelling of concert experiences as church
3. 49:10 for a brief discussion of "church hurt"

Additional links related to this episode:

1. Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies and This Here Flesh
2. Dr. Thema Bryant, clinical psychologist and minister, whose sermon served as the inspiration for this episode
3. Kamasi Washington, a musician whose work is praised as church experience in the episode
4. Gospel song- "Sign Me Up" (1987) song by Rev. Marvin Yancy
5. Our Bible mobile app, a resource for progressive Christians
6. The Trevor Project, a trained crisis support for young LGBTQ+ people
7. Crisis Text Line, a 24/7 crisis support via text message for all people
8. National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24/7 support for anyone in crisis from domestic partner violence
9. Congregation resource- The United Methodist Church
10. Congregation resource- United Church of Christ
11. Congregation resource- Unitarian Universalist
12. Michael B. Beckwith, author and originator of "Life Visioning"
13. Kristian A. Smith, content creator focused on deconstructing faith
14. D. Danyelle Thomas, content creator known as The Unfit Christian

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This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest.

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Kelli and Kendra are taking a much-needed break from recording new episodes this week, but we want to give you a glimpse into where they started on their podcast journey. Hop into the way back machine with us as we listen to their first episode, recorded with friend of the pod, Dr. Chiyah A. Lawrence, back in February 2024. This week, they discussed everything from Dr. Kia Conerway's speech at the Black Baptist Convention to Usher's SKIMS campaign.

Links:

1. Dr. Kia Connerway's Speech

2. Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart's sermon titled "What We Gone Do With Jesus of Nazareth?" which was removed from the National Baptist Convention website, as Dr. Conerway references in her speech

2. Dr. Kia Connerway's Instagram

3. Usher and his SKIMS campaign... look at that smile!

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This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest.

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Make sure you grab your church hanky for this episode! This week's guest, Tanika Harris, takes us on a journey as she shares her experiences as a church girl throughout the years, describes what it means to be a recovering people pleaser, and offers some loving critiques for the Black Church. She even closes us out in a beautiful prayer that will surely have YOU feeling the holy ghost.

Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistwork to keep the group chat conversations going! You'll also get to see a few photos of the crew from their JustUs Youth days in New York City.

This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest.

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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In this bonus episode, hosts Kelli and Kendra unpack the Black tax they referenced at the end of Episode 3- "You ARE That Man" (click here to listen to the last full episode if you haven't heard it yet). You'll also hear Kelli talk about how impactful Melissa Harris-Perry's research on the Black tax has been for her over the years, Kendra gives a shout-out to Ramit Sethi's work on living a rich life, and they share how the Black tax's influence has evolved given their changing life circumstances. How has the Black tax impacted you? Join us in the group chat and share your responses

Looking for more information about the Black tax? Check out these resources:

1. Ramit Sethi (Instagram, @ramit)
2. Dasha Kennedy (Instagram, @thebrokeblackgirl)
3. The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America I Shawn Rochester I TEDxNewHaven (YouTube)
4. Bloomsberg Businessweek I Carol Massar & Tim Stenovec I The Black Tax (Podcast)
5. WYPR I Maureen Harvie & Melissa Gerr I "The Black Tax" argues African Americans are overtaxed and underserved (Podcast)
6. CUNY TV I The New York Times Close Up with Sam Roberts I The Black Tax, Jimmy Breslin (YouTube)
7. ESSENCE I Kimberly Wilson I Rachel Rodgers is Charting a Path for All Black Women to Become Millionaires (Article)
8. Free, regular credit checks (https://www.freecreditreport.com)

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This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

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