
In this episode, YBQ sits down with Khadija, Essence, Precious, an Tomi to talk all things Imposter Syndrome and how we learned to cope and grow in the classroom. As attendees at a Predominately White Institution (PWI), we reflect on troubling times feeling inadequate in white spaces not built for us, learning how to cope and overcome, and come out on top!
Oct 17, 2020
31 min

On this weeks episode, I tackle the topic of Performative activism and why it is so detrimental to the Black community. It is extremely important that the Black community and authentic allies are aware of the performative activism that many non-poc/poc that take part in only in efforts to turn the Black Lives Matter movement into what looks like a trend when it is quite literally a movement that is rallying for radical change on the behalf of the Black lives that are endangered by corrupt police and civilians. Also emphasizing that accountability to our non-Black counterparts is highly necessary to bring about real change.
Oct 3, 2020
16 min

In this episode, I discuss how difficult it can be to experience burnout as a creator, going through the motions, remembering your why, and making a comeback at creating good content. It is my hope that this episode encourages any Queens that can relate to feeling discouraged, unfulfilled, and unmotivated to accomplish goals as a result of facing burnout. This too shall pass...
Sep 27, 2020
8 min

In this epispode on The Young Black Queen's Podcast, join me and Elrica Yancey discuss Higher Education, Combatting Racism, and Fighting for Space as a Black Student. SN: Goofy warning/ This episode is also joined by a lots of giggles and jokes to lighten the mood but my friend and I are very well aware the seriousness of the topics we addressed.
Aug 15, 2020
16 min

It's crucial that we are encouraging young Black girls to take up leadership roles. As older Black Women it is necessary that we are constantly working to pave the way for young Black girls coming after us. Just as our ancestors made room for us we must also make room for those following us. This episode on The Young Black Queens Podcast, Alicia Yancey, former Black Student Union president at UC San Diego will join me to discuss why more Young Black Women deserve and need to be in these leadership roles and how we can encourage them to do so!
Aug 8, 2020
13 min

This episode covers how motivation, following your dreams, the power of affirmations, and supporting Black Businesses, as well as the blueprint behind the single-handed launch by the founder: Abigail Cole of The Young Black Queens Business and Website during a pandemic.
Jul 31, 2020
19 min
