Dope Positivity Podcast
Dope Positivity Podcast
LaRhonda Cockrell and Tanisha Williams
The Dope Positivity Podcast is a space for DOPE women to participate in biweekly conversations around balancing personal and professional life. Join hosts Dr. LaRhonda, and Tanisha as they create a judgment-free zone by highlighting the black experience and discuss topics related to relationships, mental health and wellness, and self-care. Dope Positivity Podcast focuses on keeping the positivity alive by creating a space for Black women to show up as their dope self every day.
Ep. 9: Black Women and Breastfeeding
Episode nine is dedicated to all of the mothers around the world. Special guest, Natalie Williams talk with us about motherhood, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and everything in between. Dr. LaRhonda also shared her experience as a mom, and this episode concluded with both, Natalie and LaRhonda providing tips to future, soon-to-be, new, and seasoned moms.
May 21, 2021
49 min
Ep 8: Showing Up as Yourself
On episode eight, Tanisha and Dr. LaRhonda discuss the complexities of creating and having spaces where they can show up as their FULL self. They discuss what motivates them to show up as themselves, uncomfortable situations where they felt they needed to "hide" or wear a "mask," and tips for anyone who may be struggling with feeling like they can't show up as their whole selves.
May 7, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Ep 7: Resting Bitch Face Phenomenon
On episode seven, Dr. LaRhonda and Tanisha discuss the Resting Bitch Face (RBF) phenomenon and its association with the angry Black woman. They both share their experience of being misdiagnosed as angry, bitter, or upset just for simply being. Dr. LaRhonda and Tanisha have an "aha moment" regarding RBF and its correlation with racial profiling and biases.
Apr 23, 2021
53 min
Ep 6: Protect Black Women and Activism with Jeneisha Harris
The month of March is consecrated to Black women. Episode six is dedicated to activist Jeneisha Harris. Jeneisha discusses the challenges she has faced. She talks about her arrest, why it is important to protect Black women, mentorship, and passing the torch. Jeneisha talks about the importance of mental health as an activist. She also discusses her Free Breakfast Program and ways we can get involved. For more information about Jeneisha Harris, visit her website. https://www.jeneishaharris.com/
Mar 26, 2021
52 min
Ep 5: Black Women in Leadership with Dr. Jewell Winn
On episode five, we have the phenomenal Dr. Jewell Winn as our special guest. Dr. Winn discusses the many complexities she has faced being a Black woman in leadership. She elaborates on how women should support each other in the workplace, how self-employed women can develop leadership skills, and how she juggles having three businesses, a full-time job, and a non-profit.
Mar 12, 2021
44 min
Ep 4: Manifesting Love
Tanisha and Dr. LaRhonda discuss manifesting love from a single women's perspective and a married perspective. They also share their thoughts on the controversial topic of "creating a list" to manifest the love and potential man you want. They conclude the episode by sharing some tips on how you can manifest the love you desire from others and yourself. Submit your comments, topics, and questions to [email protected].
Feb 26, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Ep 3: It's a Reason Why it Starts with Self
In this episode, Dr. LaRhonda and Tanisha get transparent with their listeners about self-love and self-esteem. They ask each other tough questions about common self-esteem issues, how these issues show up in their adult life, and provide tips on how they show themselves self-love. Submit your questions or comment to [email protected]
Feb 12, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Ep 2: Hindsight 2020
Listen to your host Dr. LaRhonda and Tanisha, as they recap all the ups and downs of 2020. They discuss isolation, the pandemic and quarantining, the Nashville Christmas day bombing, BLM, Kobe Bryant's death, and a host of other unfortunate events. These two always answer questions about their greatest challenge in 2020, what they are leaving behind, and their goals.
Jan 29, 2021
1 hr 4 min
Ep 1: Freestyle Welcome
Welcome to Dope Positivity Podcast! Learn about your hosts LaRhonda and Tanisha, as they playfully introduce themselves by answering questions, talking politics, and playing a game of "this or that." Dope Positivity was created to highlight the black experience, discuss personal and professional relationships, mental health and wellness, and self-care. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dope_positivity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dope_Positivity
Jan 16, 2021
1 hr 17 min