The Vocal ACTION Podcast is where community and culture collide. It’s a conversation where we explore the strategy, action, and impact of the work we do to uplift Black people and communities globally. Occasionally we will have bonus episodes because I can talk for hours! Who am I? I’m Rashanna Roach, a self-titled Global Strategy & Social Impact Leader and “Around-the Way Girl Going Around the World.” I love making connections and I hope that you feel connected, inspired, and moved to ACT! After all, ACTION is Attaining Community Through Improving Our Networks.
What is environmental stewardship? It’s the responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices, encompassing actions to conserve resources, reduce waste , and minimize environmental impact.
Admittedly when I recorded this episode with Amethyst Jackson of Black Sapphire Gardens and Aliviyah Blis, almost a year ago I really didn’t understand the definition. What came out of our conversation was an exploration of natural and holistic traditions and healing practices that have elevated Amy’s hair care, internal wellness, and parenting, especially for her son who has autism. I now realize that what prompted me to invite Amy to the podcast was her wellness stewardship which includes her dedication to her family, her kindness and zeal to be of service to others, and how her garden has literally fed her family nutritionally, spiritually, medicinally, financially, and mentally. And yes, all of these outcomes are documented benefits of practicing environmental stewardship through gardening which is just one way of protecting an earth that has everything we need. I hope that makes sense.
This podcast is designed for the audience to learn, connect, and be inspired to act. On a personal note, I gained all three.
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28 Mar 2025
S3E4: Finding Joy Through Difficult Times
Anyone else start therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic via telehealth? Me too! In this episode of The Vocal Action Podcast I finally meet my therapist, Diane Jones of The Lotus Wellness Group, in person and share her wisdom with all of you. “Life is filled with swift transitions” and it’s important to find joy and remain joyous through tough transitions. Whether it’s navigating new seasons of life or pushing through difficult times, Diane has some helpful tips to share!
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14 Feb 2025
S3E3: Private Equity and Entrepreneurship with Patrick Kimble of Caste Capital
According to AI, "private equity (PE) is an investment in a private company that's not publicly traded. It's a type of long-term financing that helps businesses grow." Patrick Kimble, is the Founder and Managing Partner of Caste Capital, a private equity firm and "socioeconomic catalyst" that "opportunistically invests in real assets and distinctive opportunities that significantly influence the built environment." On the podcast we talk private equity, entrepreneurship, and the journey that inspires one's life. So grateful to be inspired by my cousin and share him with the world.
and if you have any questions, please drop them in the comments. We will have an in-person conversation later this year as we tour Caste Capital's Prudential office.
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31 Jan 2025
S3E2: Body Goals in Motion- Prioritizing Fitness with Kalyn Bell
A 2023 Forbes study found that only 6% of people followed through with their New Year’s resolutions. A study at the University of Scranton found that only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolution. Another study at Columbia University found that only 25% of people stay committed to their resolutions after 30 days.
BUT THEN THERE IS KALYN BELL. As a full-time worker, mother of two, wife, and cheer coach, Kalyn continues to find time to maintain her fitness goals- and done so successfully since 2020. Now she is motivating others through her “75 Soft Challenge” and her fitness page, @KalynInMotion . So how does she remain in the 6%? Listen to this episode to find out!
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27 Jan 2025
S3E1: From Brunch To Launch 2025 with Latoya Allen
Welcome to the new year!!! Each year Vocal ACTION hosts a vision board, fellowship, and networking event. This year is quite smaller in scale, but the feeling of the experience is big as ever and recapped here with Latoya, an annual attendee since the very first one!
Hear us share our goals for 2025 and tune in throughout year to follow our progress!
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31 Dec 2023
Thank you, 2023!
What a year! This is the first and last episode of 2023. It’s a reflection of the year and an idea of what you can expect on Season 2024 (Season 3)! Bye 2023. See y’all in the new year!
Just in time to begin planning for the new year, I sat down with Chidoze Ibeabuchi and Jasmine Ramirez. They are the united force behind financial mentoring program, BAM "By Any Means.” As “Money Mentors” they are helping people, primarily of color, get their finances in order with tools and resources. Not only did I enjoy this conversation but it made me think about my own finances and what smart decisions I could make now to set myself up for later or even next year.
25 Aug 2022
Go with the Wind- Amity Z.M. Paye
Amity is the Deputy Chief Marketing and Storytelling Officer of Color of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization where they “design campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back and champion solutions that move us all forward.” Amity is currently leading change in how Black stories are told on social media, in film and television, and during fundraising efforts, just to name a few areas. But before Color of Change, Amity was a girl in Boston attending social events with her parents, exploring the arts, and “going with the wind”- allowing her skills and experience to lead her to contribute to projects that she felt most passionate about. These projects included journalism, creating her own outfit for New York Fashion Week (NYFW), being apart of the conception of Black Lives Matter, and now growing her own produce with her husband. Amity is a shining example of how listening to your own voice wins every time. I needed this reminder and I am grateful that the young girl from Boston that I met in 5th grade was able to give it to me.
It feels so good catching up with two young ladies (now) who pulled me into something that none of us thought would become an ongoing discussion about race, access, and equity in Boston Latin School, Boston Public Schools, and the city. Meggie Noel and Kylie Webster-Cazeau are now pursing education and equity work as “responsible and engaged citizens.” In this episode we talk about how they are living their best and rewarding life after starting a movement in high school!
22 Aug 2022
California Dreaming and Producing- COBi Williams
Have you heard our intro and outro? Well that is the sound created and produced by my cousin, COBi Williams. He recently moved to California to purse is dream of becoming a renown music producer and in true Gen Z fashion, he is taking on adulthood and adulting on his own terms (with help and encouragement from his mom). When we talk about generational differences, particular in career, Jacobi is a great example of taking a risk, making mistakes and figuring it out. Tune in now because this will be apart of his documentary when he’s famous!
16 Aug 2022
The Story of an Ally- Patsy Jean-Pierre
What started out as a conversation about being an ally turned into a conversation about how one’s life circumstances and experiences lead them into diverse friendships, relationships, and alliance. I’ve known Patsy Jean-Pierre since the 7th grade when she was still a Foley. We have traveled the world together, literally as “13” and “34” in Europe, graduated from the best high school in America, Boston Latin School, and followed each other through social media over the years. And recently she married the love of her life, is pregnant with twins, and started her private practice which led to me sit down with her and ask, “yea Patsy, how did you find yourself amongst so many Black people?” And this piece- her life- was so important to discuss and new to me. Patsy’s life experiences made her ask the same question in different ways as she navigated in and out of predominantly Black spaces. Now in her own way, she continues to ask but also finds her footing in being a part of the solutions. I hope that this episodes reminds people that we are in this together and that there are some people who aren’t new to this, but true to this regardless of race. Patsy is one of those people.
4 Aug 2022
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