Beautifullycomplicated Podcast

Existing while Black is Complicated! Seriously, it shouldn’t be but it is and it is painfully unfortunate.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowThere has been way too much happening in the past couple of weeks. Way too much! But, here we are. So, I’m taking the opportunity to hit on some of the highlights that really shed a light on how existing while black is criminalized and attacked. I’m talking about the incident at Starbucks that resulted in the arrest of 2 black men, the murder of 4 black people at a Waffle House by a white supremacist, the arrest of a young woman at a Waffle House in Alabama, and the recent comments by Kanye on Twitter. So much to unpack. Too much to unpack.Segment 2: Self-CareBecause life these past couple of weeks have been insane (and I didn’t even tough on everything that went down!), I’m calling for a social media detox for all of us. We gotta sage our phones and tablets, ya’ll. I’m giving you 4 tips (and a bonus) on taking a vacation from social media and reconnecting with your life. Tr

Breaking out of the Box is Complicated! It’s time we smash boxes, burn labels, and embrace our truest selves. It’s beyond time, beautiful people.Segment 1: What’s Happening NowY’all Drake dropped Nice For What just for me. I’m certain of it. Well, for you, too my sistas. And can we say it was glorious with the hot video to match featuring all of our faves from Tracee Ellis Ross to Issa Rae, Letitia Wright to Misty Copeland...it was serious! So many beautiful ladies being unapologetically free and I stan! Celebrating Cardi B on her new album and her baby announcement. Get it, girl! Couldn’t record without mentioning the epic dragging of Killer Mike by one of my faves, Joy Reid of MSNBC’s AMJoy. Oh and of course, the latest in the dumpster fire that is the Trump Administration. You don’t want to miss this sizzling hot segment.Segment 2: Self-CareBreak out of the box! We gotta do it. We’ve been put in boxes by others and ourselves. Taken on labels that aren’t ours. Allowed limiting thinking or actions to keep us

Doing the Work is Complicated FOR SURE! But, it’s time. It’s time for each of us to do the work in our purpose and watch the world be transformed for the better. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now I saw A Wrinkle In Time opening weekend so giving my brief thoughts on it and why you should definitely see it! Shedding some light on people who have been making a difference and fighting back against what has become the norm for so many, gun violence, in my coverage of the March For Our Lives event. You gotta hear the speech from 11 year old, Naomi Wadler. I am also spotlighting the assassination of Brazilian Councillor, Marielle Franco, who fought tirelessly to upend oppression and institutionalized racism and state-sanctioned violence. Segment 2: Self-Care In the last episode, I talked about finding your purpose. Now, it’s time to do the work, purposeful work. So, I’m giving your 4 Steps to Impact of working in your purpose and transforming the world. Segment 3: Black Excellence Serena Williams. GOAT. We all know h

Heyyyy!!! In this episode we’re covering a few good topics (as usual!). Check it out. In Segment 1: What’s Happening Now the talk is on Black Panther shattering the myth that a black cast can’t make money at the box office as it nears the $1 billion dollar mark in Week 3. Get it, fellow Wakandans! Also, covering the gun reform debate and the work of the MSD High students as they take on the NRA and politicians. Also, doing a quick rundown of the move by South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, to redistribute land from white farmers to black farmers in an attempt to right the wrongs of colonization. Watch that space! In Segment 2: Self Care it’s time to find out who we are, why we are, and step fully into ourselves and our purpose. Oh yeah, this is a deep one! There are 4 questions we need to answer, so grab your notebook for this one: Who am I? Why am I? Am I doing anything right now related to ‘why I am’ that speaks to ‘who I am’? What does it look like for me to begin to actualize my full self in life and

This is a special episode specifically for Black Panther! If you haven't seen the movie (which, why? I don't understand why you haven't yet!) click off now and come back to listen! I'm diving into just a few of the many layers of the movie and how it feels watching and experiencing it as an African American woman. This movie is everything, y'all! So, seriously. Support! This episode does not follow the normal flow of the show. It's all Black Panther. No What's Happening Now segment. No Self Care segment. No Black Excellence segment. It's all of that one in collective thought. #BlackPanther #WakandaForever

In Episode 19 Rising Up is Complicated, the discussion in the What's Happening Now segment is focused on tackling 3 key areas of pain within the black community: Income/Wealth inequality, education inequality, and criminal justice reform. Talking about the issues and offering up some ideas for solutions. Continue this conversation offline and let's get to work on building up our communities. In the Self-care segment, I want to talk about veganism (whole foods plant-based diet to be specific). Giving my testimony, busting some myths, and offering some good insight on how you can incorporate more plants into your diet. In Black Excellence, the spotlight is on Black Wall Street - Greenwood Tulsa, Oklahoma. Looking back at a community focused on building itself up by way of black businesses and a thriving economy. Something we can use today in our communities to improve the lives of our people. No Friendhosts so grab your tea and let's talk because the best lives are BeautifullyComplicated! Follow the host, Sheen

In Episode 18 Being Better is Complicated, the discussion in the What's Happening Now segment is around DACA. What is the policy? Who falls under it? Why it is a must we help them out and be more open with immigration as a nation? In the Self-care segment, it's time to focus in on becoming more self-aware. Self-awareness is defined by Dictionary.com as "conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.” I'm giving 7 tips on how to achieve better self-awareness. In Black Excellence, the spotlight is on Kamala Harris, the U.S. Senator from California. Talking a little about how she got to the U.S. Senate and her policy stand on numerous issues. Could she be a 2020 Presidential candidate? We shall see! Follow the host, Sheena, on Instagram or Twitter - @SheenaD1 https://twitter.com/SheenaD1 https://www.instagram.com/sheenad1/ Follow the podcast Facebook page - BeautifullyComplicated Podcast https://www.facebook.com/beautifullycomplicatedpodcast/?ref=bookmarks See acast.com/privacy for p

It's 2018! This is the first episode of BeautifullyComplicated for 2018 and we're excited about kicking it off with a bang. What's Happening Now segment: With a brief recap of politics in the first 2 weeks of this year, Sheena's doing a bit of a history lesson to provide context to what's been happening. Ugh. Pop culture gave us some great highlights with Bruno Mars & Cardi B's Finesse Remix video and Oprah's beautiful Golden Globes Awards' speech. Presidential, for sure! Self-care Segment : Time to dive deeper into those goals so we can manifest that #NewYearBetterMe. Goal Manifestation by way of a plan is the name of the game. Black Excellence segment: The spotlight is on the young, woke actress Yara Shahidi. Grab your pen and paper, you'll need it for this episode.

It's our final episode of 2017! We're covering A Year in Review in politics and pop culture with a top 20 of some of the events that went down this year. We been through a lot, but we made it! In self-care, it's time to leave some things in 2017 so we can move into 2018 empowered and ready to make some moves (money moves as our girl Cardi B would say). Grab your notebooks and get ready! #Gamechangers In Black Excellence, this spotlight is crazy special. You want to tune in to hear who it is. Hint: #BlackGirlMagic Can't believe we're wrapping the year up, but can't wait to kick off 2018 with a bang. Til then, like our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or Soundcloud! Subscribe so you get notified when new episodes are released. Share with friends and family! What a better way to start a conversation on some of our fave topics than having peeps to talk about it with. Get Social with us! Follow our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/BeautifullyComplicatedPodcast/ Find Sheena, the host, on social media: Instag

BeautifullyComplicated Podcast is the podcast focused on discussing various topics as seen through the gaze of an Black millennial woman. In Segment 1 - What's Happening Now, I'm discussing Spike Lee's reboot of She's Gotta Have It as a series on Netflix and a few of the hard hitting topics it touches and how they relate to what's going on now. Discussing the foolishness that is Donald Trump's recent antics and his constant attack of people of color, most notably black people. In Segment 2 - Self Care - I'm chatting about intention - living with intention, setting goals with intention, all things intention! If you're preparing to set your goals, resolutions, or whatever you do for the new year, you want to hear this one. In Segment 3 - Black Excellence - It's time to highlight a diva of the arts world, Ms Debbie Allen! She's amazing, what more can be said about her?!? Find me on social media: Instagram & Twitter - @SheenaD1 Facebook Page - BeautifullyComplicated Podcast Hashtags - #BCPod #BeautifullyCompl

In this episode it's time we move to the next level and speak our truths and listen to the truths of other people. With all of the craziness that is happening around us, we're missing out on opportunities to listen and grow. From the #TakeAKnee protest in the NFL to Jemele Hill's tweet (which was nothing but truth!), I want to explore what it means to speak our truths to promote growth. Check it out and let's chat! Like our Facebook Page - BeautifullyComplicated Podcast Follow Sheena on IG or Twitter - @SheenaD1 Like. Subscribe. Share. Let's have a real conversation and act! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode it's time to talk about our truths. Our truths as a nation and our truths personally. Following the horrific events in Charlottesville it is time for us to face some hard truths for America, our history with racism and hate as well as its existence in the present day. Without confronting something that is core to the founding of our nation, we're making space for hate to continue to fester and harm. Check it out and let's talk about it on the BeautifullyComplicated podcast Facebook page! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time to talk about each of our journeys and dive deeper into how we can navigate it with joy, purpose, and passion. The journey is definitely completed but walking towards your destiny creates a level of fulfillment that is beyond belief. In this episode, we’re talking about enjoying your journey - how and why! The What’s Happening Now segment is quite abbreviated with only the highlights of what’s been happening getting touched on. Black Excellence features the amazing Shonda Rhimes. Grab your tea and let’s talk! ~~Follow Sheena on Twitter & Instagram - @SheenaD1 and like the BeautifullyComplicated Podcast page on Facebook!~~ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we're discussing the Trump train wreck, never-ending attack on Black hair, non-black people using the n-word cavalierly, and a whole lot more. That's just in the What's Happening Now segment! Also talking about getting fit and active in Self care and Auntie Maxine in the Black Excellence segment. Grab your tea and let's talk about getting free! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of BeautifullyComplicated our host, Sheena, is talking about Trump's 100 days of foolishness, the one year anniversary of Beyonce's Lemonade album, Serena's pregnancy, nutrition, and Henrietta Lacks. So much yummy goodness in this show, you don't want to miss it. So grab your tea and let's talk! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we're discussing activism in the age of Trump, self-care in activism, and activist extraordinary, Angela Davis. Nowadays, it seems like protests are erupting everywhere. People are becoming more aware in how government acts and policies are negatively impacting their lives and others. Activism is a great way to get involved and getting heard in the movement for equality and freedom. So, it's time to talk about intersectional activism, areas of activism, organizations to engage with and join and people to follow. Let's get heard! Let's get active! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode we're featuring our first FriendHost, Mario to talk about the St Louis mayoral campaign, Oscars flub, Nicki/Remy beef, and Get Out. With all of the craziness going on, I'm sharing 5 tips to find peace in the chaos and finally spotlighting a phenomenal filmmaker in the Black Excellence segment. Grab your tea and let's talk! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to talk about what's transpiring in politics and pop culture. From the Trump administration, executive orders and confirmation to Beyonce's Album of the Year snub at the Grammys. It's time to discuss what's happening now. With all that's happening, we need a little self-care and we can only do that by being more decisive. Finally, Black excellence is on full display with the 22 year Black Woman who is already an engineer at NASA. Grab your tea and let's talk how life is Beautifully Complicated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In segment 1 of this episode for 'What's Happening Now' we're discussing the rebrand from Beauty and Business of Blackness to Beautifully Complicated (what it means and why the change) and speaking a little about what has happened politically these last few weeks. New Year, Better You in our segment 2 for Self-care (don't forget to use #BetterMe2017 on IG and Twitter!). Rounding it out in Segment 3 for Black Excellence talking about the women of Hidden Figures. Check it out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 5 we are focusing on Election 2016 and what has become a circus act brought on by the Republican nominee, Donald Trump. So much ridiculousness has happened this election cycle that we need to air out ahead of Election Day and focus ourselves before we cast our votes. Let’s discuss! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.