34. Eunice Upshaw: The Black Mother - Emergence from brokenness to entrepreneurship
Eunice Upshaw, a passionate businesswoman and mother, generously shares her personal experiences navigating the intricacies of identity, belonging, and societal expectations as a light-skinned Black woman. Together, we delve into the complexities of being at the intersection of privilege and prejudice within the Black community and society at large.
Throughout our conversation, Eunice provides valuable insights into the challenges she has faced, the stereotypes she has encountered, and the quest for self-discovery in a world that often oversimplifies the narrative. We discuss the importance of understanding and embracing the diverse range of experiences within the Black community.
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3 Mar 2022
33: Jeannette George: The Black Nurse - Running for my life to saving lives
From a war-torn country to now a Nurse Practitioner, Jeannette George aka Nurse LaVie takes us on a journey of her life as a refugee, running for her life to now saving lives. My conversation with Jeannette sheds light on immigrants moving to the US, a fight for a better life and the health disparities among Black People.
Today, Jeannette is a Family Nurse practitioner, content creator/influencer, using her platforms to educate, motivate, and encourage others to follow their dreams and never give up. You can follow Jeannette on IG (nurselavie), facebook (iamnurselavie) or TikTok (Itslavie). Jeannette graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor in Nursing and International Studies with a minor in African Studies. She completed her Masters in Nursing at Texas Arlington.
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15 Feb 2022
32. The Eddie & Raina Convo: Black History Month, Is it for White People or Black People?
A conversation with Raina Harmon on various issues Black People face on daily basis including a perspective on Black History from our viewpoint. From the effects of code-switching, isolation, to black mental health, you don't want to miss this season opener. Raina Harmon is an advocate for social justice reform, she has been the keynote speaker for the CMU Multicultural Celebratory as well as the Liberty High School Diversity and Inclusion Series. To learn more about Raina, listen to Episode 10 of this podcast: It's time to Unify.
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