Black Women Amplified Podcast

Oct 18, 2026 · 54m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Nikki May explores the stories of women living within dual cultures inside of her award winning books. She shared her personal story and the complicated journey of becoming an author. Listen as we explore the life as Nikki May.

Oct 15, 2026 · 1h 0m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Set into new worlds with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant as she adventure through nature around the globe. The host of Wild Kingdom joins us in an in-depth interview as a Black women who studies, explores, and loves life in the wild.

Oct 12, 2026 · 37m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Live the ImpossibleWhat if the impossible is simply something you have not imagined yet?In this episode of Black Women Amplified, Monica Wisdom explores the power of imagination, possibility, and representation through the lens of Hidden Figures.This is not a review of the film. It is a reflection on what Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson can teach us about living beyond the limitations we inherited.Monica reflects on her childhood fascination with science, space, and the cosmos and wonders what might have been possible if she had known women like these existed. She explores what it meant for her generation to grow up after the Civil Rights Movement, enter spaces their parents had been excluded from, and quietly become the bridge between one world and the next.She also looks at Dorothy Vaughan's decision to learn the technology that threatened her job and considers what her story can teach us about navigating today's artificial intelligence revolution.Most importantly, Monica asks a question for women standing at their own crossroads:What would you do if you believed you were capable of living the impossible?In This EpisodeThe deeper lesson behind Hidden FiguresKatherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary JacksonRepresentation and the power of seeing what is possibleMidlife, reinvention, and your next chapterWhat AI can teach us about adapting to changeWhy imagination may be more important than another credentialThe women who are defying expectations and creating extraordinary second actsWhy Monica created The Envision CodeThe QuestionWhat is something you once believed was impossible for someone like you that might actually be possible now?

Oct 5, 2026 · 29m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Black Women Amplified PodcastWhat if the work was never about fixing who you are, but remembering who you are?In this episode of Life, Unedited, Monica Wisdom explores the journey back to yourself, the power of imagination, and what becomes possible when you give yourself permission to envision a life beyond the expectations and obligations that have shaped you.This is a conversation about identity, Black womanhood, creativity, desire, and the part of you that still knows how to dream without immediately explaining why the dream is impossible.In this episode, we explore:Why believing something is wrong with you can change the way you experience your lifeWhat happens when you begin reconnecting with the parts of yourself you have quieted or forgottenThe creative and transformative power Black women carry naturallyWhy imagination matters when you are thinking about the life you want nextA simple exercise for envisioning the life you want to be living ten years from nowTake some time after the episode to imagine without editing yourself. Write the life you envision and let yourself take the dream as far as you can.Go Deeper with The Envision Code™The Envision Code™ takes this work further, offering a guided process for women who are ready to consciously envision and begin creating the next chapter of their lives.Explore The Envision Code™Listen to more episodes of Life, Unedited: www.blackwomenamplified.com

Sep 29, 2026 · 46m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!What happens when you’ve spent so much of your life caring for everyone else that you can no longer answer the question, What do I want for myself?In this episode, Monica Wisdom explores care giving, self-neglect, perfectionism, ambition and the dreams women keep postponing for “one day.” She looks at why so many women, especially Black women, become deeply skilled at showing up for everyone else while quietly putting their own lives on hold.The conversation also explores finding yourself again in midlife, reclaiming your imagination, and creating the time, space and focus to begin living the life you keep imagining.In this episode:Why so many women reach midlife wondering what they actually wantThe relationship between care giving, achievement and self-neglectWhy putting yourself first can feel uncomfortableWhat happens when your dreams remain in the journal instead of becoming your lifeFinding yourself again after years of responsibilityReclaiming your imagination and your ability to envision something differentThe emotional, physical and financial cost of continually deferring your own lifeContinue the conversationJoin the Black Women Amplified email list for more conversations about Black women, identity, reinvention, visibility and what it means to create a life that belongs to you.Join us at www.blackwomenamplified.com.Ready to do something with what you’ve been imagining?The Envision Intensive is Monica Wisdom’s private experience for women who are ready to give shape to what comes next. Through guided reflection, vision and intentional action, the experience creates space to clarify what you want and begin moving toward it.Learn more about The Envision Intensive at www.blackwomenamplified.com.

Sep 14, 2026 · 32m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Life, Unedited with Monica Wisdom | Part 2What if some of the things you believe about yourself are stories you learned to live inside?In Part 2 of Life, Unedited, Monica Wisdom takes a deeper look at the stories we tell ourselves, where those stories come from, and how experiences from our past can continue to influence how we think, feel, and make decisions today.We often talk about healing, fixing ourselves, and moving forward, but Monica asks us to consider something different: What if becoming more fully ourselves requires us to examine the narratives we have carried for years?In this episode, Monica explores the relationship between memory, emotion, triggers, and the stories we create around our experiences. She shares personal stories about discovering the source of her own fear and silence, and a conversation with her godson that revealed how an old story could still feel very much alive decades later.This conversation is not about examining trauma. It is about becoming curious about the stories we continue to tell ourselves and recognizing when the past is influencing the present.Because what happened then is not necessarily what is happening now.And sometimes the first level of freedom is recognizing the story.In This Episode• The stories we tell ourselves and how they shape the way we live • Why feelings are real, but feelings are not always facts • How memory can preserve the feeling of a moment long after the moment has passed • The connection between our past experiences and present-day triggers • Why certain behaviors can feel almost automatic • Understanding the difference between who we were then and who we are now • Monica's personal experience discovering the genesis of her silence • How old stories can influence the decisions we make today • Why “new year, new me” cannot change what we have never taken the time to understand • What it means to unravel old programming and make room for who we are becomingA Note From MonicaThere is a difference between constantly trying to fix yourself and taking the time to understand yourself.Sometimes becoming is not about creating an entirely new version of yourself. Sometimes it is about unraveling the stories that were never fully true, releasing what no longer belongs to you, and becoming immersed in yourself from a more centered perspective.Continue the WorkIf this episode resonates with you, explore Reframe Your Story, created to help you examine the narratives you carry and begin seeing your story from a new perspective.blackwomenamplified.com/reframeyourstoryAbout Life, UneditedLife, Unedited with Monica Wisdom is an honest exploration of identity, transition, becoming, and the complicated space between who we have been and who we are now.Because sometimes the next version of your life begins with telling yourself the truth about the one you're already living.

Sep 5, 2026 · 26m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!I DON’T WANT TO REINVENT MYSELFWhat if you are not lost? What if you have simply spent so much time comparing, performing, improving, and trying to become a “better version” of yourself that you have lost touch with who you already are?In this episode of Life, Unedited, Monica Wisdom explores the pressure to constantly reinvent ourselves and what happens when personal growth starts to feel more like self-rejection.In this conversation:Why the constant pressure to improve can leave us feeling like who we are is never enoughThe difference between personal growth and constantly trying to fix yourselfHow social media comparison can quietly shape the way we see our livesWhy inspiration can sometimes disconnect us from our own imaginationThe pressure to perform a version of ourselves that other people understandWhy slowing down can help us reconnect with our own wants, voice, and identityThe difference between becoming someone new and removing the editsWhy you may not need to find yourself at allThe deeper question: Who were you before you became so concerned with being understood?Maybe this chapter is not about reinventing yourself. Maybe it is about remembering who you are and becoming more fully yourself.Life, Unedited with Monica Wisdom is a series about identity, clarity, ambition, life transitions, and what happens when you stop asking where you fit and start asking what fits you.Ready to get clear about what comes next? Learn more about Monica Wisdom Coaching and the Envision Intensive:www.blackwomenamplified.com/coachingJoin the email list for new episodes, conversations, updates, and what is coming next:www.blackwomenamplified.comEnvision Guided Workbook mentioned in the episode. Download HERE

Aug 11, 2026 · 1h 3m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Felicia Leatherwood has built the kind of career that becomes part of culture.Known around the world as the Hair Whisperer, the celebrity hairstylist has created unforgettable looks for some of entertainment’s most recognizable names, including Issa Rae, Viola Davis, Jill Scott, Lenny Kravitz, and Kim Coles. Her artistry has taken her from behind the chair to major sets, red carpets, editorial pages, and rooms where beauty history is being made.But before the iconic hair, celebrity clients, and international recognition, a woman was willing to trust her gifts and take a completely different road.In this episode of Black Women Amplified, Felicia takes us inside that journey, from corporate America to building an extraordinary career in beauty, and into the deeper philosophy that has shaped the way she approaches hair, creativity, and the people who sit in her chair.We also talk about her new book, Root Therapy: How to Love Your Hair and Find Yourself, a deeply personal exploration of our relationship with hair and what can happen when caring for what grows from our roots becomes part of caring for ourselves.And this is where the conversation gets GOOD.Felicia shares stories from her career, lessons learned behind the chair, the importance of honoring your natural gifts, and why hairstyling has always been about more than creating a beautiful look. There is trust involved. There is identity. There is transformation. There is the sacred exchange that happens when someone places their crown in your hands.This episode is a celebration of artistry, mastery, purpose, and a woman who turned her gift into an extraordinary body of work.Press play. You’re going to love Felicia.In this episode, we talk about: Felicia’s journey from corporate America into professional beauty, becoming the Hair Whisperer, working with legendary talent, building a career rooted in artistry and service, the deeper relationship between hair and identity, lessons from decades behind the chair, and the story and wisdom behind Root Therapy.Order Felicia's book HEREOrder Monica's Journal HERE

Aug 4, 2026 · 50m

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Welcome to a very special episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of storytelling and celebrate incredible voices. I'm thrilled to share my conversation with debut novelist Ishi Robinson, whose book "Sweetness in the Skin" has touched my heart in profound ways.Ishi's storytelling is a journey into the soul of a young Jamaican girl, a narrative that resonates with my own teenage years and the quest for understanding life's twists and turns. Her writing is not just about a character; it's about all of us—our hopes, dreams, and the girl within each of us.During our chat, we explored Ishi's remarkable journey from Jamaica to Berlin, her inspirations behind this captivating story, and the deep-rooted impact of colorism that echoes through her narrative. It's more than a book; it's a mirror reflecting our shared experiences and the complexities of identity and belonging.Join us as we savor the flavors of Jamaican cuisine, delve into the complexities of love and family, and embrace the power of following our dreams. Ishi's voice is not just unforgettable; it's transformative, igniting a fire within us to seek our own truths and celebrate our unique journeys.This episode is a celebration of diversity, empowerment, and the magic of storytelling. Let's amplify Ishi's voice and the voices of all storytellers who weave tales that resonate with our souls. Tune in and let's embark on this enriching literary journey together.#BlackWomenAmplified, #IshiRobinson, #SweetnessInTheSkin, #AuthorInterview, #PodcastInterview, #BookPodcast, #BlackWomenPodcast, #JamaicanAuthor, #JamaicanLiterature, #DebutNovel, #ComingOfAgeNovel, #ComingOfAgeStory, #Colorism, #ColorismDiscussion, #BlackWomenAuthors, #WomenWriters, #ContemporaryFiction, #LiteraryFiction, #BooksToRead, #BookClubPick, #Storytelling, #RepresentationMatters, #BlackWomenStories, #DiasporaVoices, #IdentityAndBelonging, #WomenInLiterature, #AuthorConversation, #NewBookRelease, #LiteraryPodcast, #CultureAndIdentity