Black and EMPOWERed Podcast

About Black and EMPOWERed Podcast

The best thing about being Black is our ability to adapt, overcome, and thrive. On the Black and EMPOWERed podcast, we highlight Black excellence, talk about the science of physical, mental, and behavioral health, and interview experts in the field. Join the EMPOWER lab as we continue to focus on Engaging Minorities in Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, and Research. If you are a student, organizational leader, thinker, healer, creator, or anyone who would like to explore how to best utilize your personal strengths, resources, and talents, then this is the podcast for you! *We are a part of the University of Georgia & Georgia State University, but these are our personal views and are not reflective of the institution.* *The content of this podcast does not constitute therapy, if you are interested in services, please contact a local professional.*

Publisher

The EMPOWER Lab

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Oct 2020

Latest episode

2 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Black & EMPOWERED | Mirror Mirror Ep. 4: From Behind the Scenes to Main Character: Thriving as a Black Student at a PWI and Beyond

   In this powerful episode of the Mirror Mirror series, Dr. Isha Metzger sits down with Amari K. Jones to explore the journey of thriving as a Black student at a predominantly white institution (PWI) and carving out your space beyond the campus walls. They dive deep into navigating identity, overcoming microaggressions, cultivating confidence, and finding your voice in environments that weren’t always designed for you. This conversation is full of insight, reflection, and actionable strategies for Black students, young professionals, and anyone looking to show up as their full, authentic self in spaces where they might feel unseen. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about resilience, empowerment, and stepping fully into your story.

2. 

   4 Sept 2025

   Black & EMPOWERED | Mirror Mirror Ep. 3: Parenting with Purpose: A Black Psychologist’s Journey Through Motherhood

   This episode is part three of the Mirror Mirror series—conversations with friends who illuminate my soul! This series is rooted in reflection on how we show up, grow, and build lives that align with our values. We’re unpacking identity, wellness, motherhood, money, and more. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi, a powerhouse psychologist, educator, and mother. We dive into the unique lens of Black motherhood as a psychological process, what it means to parent with liberation in mind, and how Maryam’s personal and professional worlds inform one another.

3. 

   10 Jul 2025

   Black & EMPOWERED | Mirror Mirror Ep. 2: From Admin to Alignment w/ Gretchen “Gigi” Fletcher

   Gretchen “Gigi” Fletcher walks us through her leap from executive assistant to retreat producer—sharing how personal growth fuels professional pivots, why retreats catalyze transformation, and the core skills every producer needs.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51