Get Real with Yena
Get Real with Yena
Yena Balekyani
Just a Congolese American-ish having a yap or two about everyday politics as an African in Diaspora. 
growing up African, boundaries & building healthy relationships part 1
We start  exploring the topic of growing up as Africans and boundaries. Lots to unpack on that. In this episode I give my take on what I've come to learn about boundaries  and how do we even get to those first interactions of identifying boundaries. Support the show
Mar 31, 2022
34 min
Down for the culture
As I prep to start talking about the real issues in our communities, in this episode I leave the It Starts Here Series with a spin on the importance of culture, what we gain from it and if we down for it then we should be accountable to making sure we are building healthier cultures, healthier communities. For more takes on episodes subscribe to my Youtube Channel:https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCXpLSRQBr1iP4KRTzFFqFmA/videosSupport the show
Mar 24, 2022
21 min
Don't blindly follow traditions part 1
A lot of these issues and topics we are so uncomfortable with stem from cultures and traditions we partake in and refuse to leave behind. In this week’s episode I  talk about traditions and why we shouldn't follow them blindly. Support the show
Mar 17, 2022
29 min
Don't blindly follow traditions part 2
A lot of these issues and topics we are so uncomfortable with stem from cultures and traditions we partake in and refuse to leave behind. In this week’s episode I  talk about traditions and why we shouldn't follow them blindly. Support the show
Mar 17, 2022
32 min
It Starts Here Series - getting real about cultures and traditions
This week I am really excited to get started on a series that explores cultures and traditions and their relevance in our lives and our everyday realities. Conversations centered around the cultures we belong to and traditions we engage in are hard sometimes but very necessary..because to be honest y'all some of these traditions scream go and suffer and I cannot suffer :) Support the show
Mar 10, 2022
32 min
Get Real With Me Intro
Welcome to Welcome to Get Real with Yena Podcast. This is your host Yena Balekyani and I am so excited to be able to create this space for real, open and transparent conversations that matter to US. Tune in every WEDNESDAY 9PM CST. Support the show
Mar 3, 2022
1 min