by Oakland Girl Live
Welcome to Oakland Girl Live: The Podcast, where Oaklanders take the stage and share their stories of struggle, growth, and triumph. Hosted by Shanita Perdomo and Avia Thomas, they bring listeners audible love letters of those who call Oakland home and carry it with them wherever they go. These stories are here to inspire and empower, proof that good things come out of The Town. Interested in being a guest? Email us at oaklandgirlbook@gmail.com New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays.
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May 20, 2026
<p>Welcome to another powerful episode of Oakland Girl Live! 🎙️</p><p>Tashara Newton joins us for a raw and inspiring conversation in “From Ghosttown to Global: Hustle, Healing & Building Legacy in Oakland.”</p><p>Born and raised in the Ghosttown section of, Tashara opens up about the realities of growing up surrounded by street life, survival, and hard lessons — while still finding a way to dream bigger for herself and her family.</p><p>This episode dives deep into how the streets can either break you or build you. Tashara reflects on the survival instincts, resilience, and street smarts she developed early on, and how those same lessons later helped shape her into the businesswoman she is today.</p><p>From traveling the world as a merchant seaman to owning property, running a successful cleaning business, and recently opening her own daycare/preschool, Tashara’s story is about transformation, vision, and breaking generational cycles.</p><p>She also speaks on marrying into a Black Panther family legacy, the importance of community leadership, motherhood, and why investing into Oakland’s children matters now more than ever.</p><p>In this episode, Tashara Newton opens up about:<br>• Growing up in Ghosttown & West Oakland<br>• Street survival, resilience & life lessons<br>• Traveling the world as a merchant seaman<br>• Entrepreneurship & building businesses<br>• Property ownership & financial growth<br>• Opening a daycare/preschool in Oakland<br>• Motherhood & breaking cycles<br>• Creating generational change through business</p><p>This conversation is honest, funny, emotional, and full of wisdom for anybody trying to turn struggle into purpose.</p><p>TUNE IN:<br>📅 New episodes every Tuesday<br>🕖 7:00 PM PST / 10:00 PM EST</p><p>Follow Oakland Girl Live:<br>📲 Instagram: @oaklandgirllive<br>🎵 TikTok: @oaklandgirllive<br>📺 YouTube: Oakland Girl Live</p>
May 20, 2026
<p>Tapping in with our guest Tajianna Okechukwu, a name you’ve probably already heard, and if not… you’re about to. She’s really out here doing work for the culture.<br>We’re getting into her journey from acting to filmmaking, what it really looks like working behind the scenes with major studios, and how she’s carving out her own lane telling bold, Black stories. From award-winning projects to building future-focused narratives, this one is all about process, growth, and staying true to your voice.<br>Tap in live tonight or catch the replay tomorrow! Trust, you’re gonna want to hear this conversation, because I know its GONE BE GOOD!<br>📲 @oaklandgirllive on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube<br>🎙 Want to be a guest? Email us: oaklandgirllive@gmail.com <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/oakland" target="_self" rel="opener"><strong>#oakland</strong></a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/oaklandgirl" target="_self" rel="opener"><strong>#oaklandgirl</strong></a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/viral" target="_self" rel="opener"><strong>#viral</strong></a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/california" target="_self" rel="opener"><strong>#california</strong></a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/bayarea" target="_self" rel="opener"><strong>#bayarea</strong></a></p>
May 20, 2026
<p>Born and raised in Oakland, California, she is a proud fourth-generation West Oakland native who entered the world at Highland Hospital in what many locals call the “Murder Dubbs.” Her life story reflects the complex reality of Oakland — a city filled with both struggle and greatness.Her family’s roots run deep in Oakland’s history, with connections to influential figures and movements that have come out of the city, including ties to the legacy of the Black Panther Party, artists like Tupac, and family members who have gone on to become professional athletes, lawyers, and other leaders. At the same time, she witnessed the harsher realities many communities face, with relatives impacted by gang life, drug addiction, and prostitution.Growing up surrounded by both inspiration and adversity, she learned early on how resilience is built. Each experience — the good and the difficult — became part of the tapestry that shaped her life.Today, she is a devoted mother of five who once relied on the resources of the city to help raise her children while navigating poverty, domestic violence, community violence, depression, and the challenges of neighborhood crime and drugs. Through faith, perseverance, and determination, she ultimately experienced a transformation that lifted her family into a new chapter beyond those hardships.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in every Tuesday at <strong>7 p.m.</strong> for another Oakland story. And if you’re from Oakland and want to be a guest, email us at <a href="">oaklandgirllive@gmail.com</a>.</p><p>Follow us on <strong>Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube</strong> at <strong>@OaklandGirlLive</strong>.</p>
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Welcome to Oakland Girl Live: The Podcast, where Oaklanders take the stage and share their stories of struggle, growth, and triumph. Hosted by Shanita Perdomo and Avia Thomas, they bring listeners audible love letters of those who call Oakland home and carry it with them wherever they go. These stories are here to inspire and empower, proof that good things come out of The Town.
Interested in being a guest? Email us at oaklandgirlbook@gmail.com New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays.
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