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Being Olivia

Being Olivia

By Jazzmine Olivia

Jazzmine Olivia enters her 30s in the process of healing as a Black woman. Follow her on her journey as she heals from trauma, explores relationships and self, and comes into her newfound strength as an advocate, entrepreneur, scholar, Doula, and educator.

Jazzmine Olivia is a Ph.D. student in Iowa. She is the daughter of a Garifuna mother and a west-side Chicago father. As a practicing full-spectrum doula, she centers the narratives of BIPOC people in rural areas. She's a wife, furmom, plant lover, yogi, and adventurer. Follow her Instagram @RuralBlackDoula
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Being Olivia: When You Are Ready, But Everything Else Isn't.

Being OliviaSep 16, 2019

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Being Olivia: Whatchu Bout to Do? The Power of Manifesting in Healing

Being Olivia: Whatchu Bout to Do? The Power of Manifesting in Healing

Jazzmine Olivia explains how manifesting can be a powerful tool to get through the next season of life. Learn how to focus on the changes and things you want for your future while doing internal work for your healing. 

Jul 27, 202137:50
Being Olivia: Dear Mama

Being Olivia: Dear Mama

Jazzmine Olivia shares her experience of mothering herself through her healing journey. Learn how to connect the practice and realities of self-mothering, taking care of little you, and how to make room for loving yourself through the highs and lows. 

May 21, 202138:17
Being Olivia: What the Hell is Up With Grief?

Being Olivia: What the Hell is Up With Grief?

Jazzmine Olivia discusses what it meant for her to lose family in a short period of time, how she found ways of coping with grief, and what grief has taught her. 

Apr 14, 202035:04
Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Extra Clip
Apr 07, 202022:11
Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Part 3
Apr 07, 202041:52
Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Part 2
Mar 20, 202031:37
Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Part 1
Mar 20, 202040:45
Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 3

Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 3

Jazzmine Olivia interviews Dr. Tiffany Reed in this 3-part discussion of how do we show up, heal, and thrive in spaces as Black women.

Originally from Gary, Indiana, Dr. Tiffany Reed began her journey in student affairs at Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI), receiving her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2010 and later receiving her Master of Arts in Higher Education at Rowan University. This spring Dr. Reed will receive her Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Maryville University.

Tiffany has over 10 years of experience within student affairs, whether residential life, student activities, scholar and mentorship programs, diversity and inclusion, and student leadership, she strives to create an inclusive collegiate experience for all students.

Spilling the TEA: Black Identity in sister circles at PWIs(Research Abstract)

Sister circles have become a strategy for identity growth space for Black/ African American women. Black woman face numerous issues on college campuses and in society, there is lack of formal safe spaces for them to unpack and manage the weight of microaggressions and campus climate concerns at predominately White institutions (Croom, Beatty, Acker, & Butler, 2017; Porter & Dean, 2015; Winkle-Wagner, 2010). Using a qualitative research design, Black feminist thought (Collins, 2000), and Black Racial Identity development (Cross, 1978) for the theoretical framework, this study examined the experience of 14 collegiate Black women and their racial development within a sister circle program. The sister circle program, Sister T.E.A., at Nichole University, a predominately White private institution in the Midwest, was selected for the research site. Using thematic analysis, the researcher identified three themes: sense of belonging, Black girl magic/ mountain, and sisterhood space.

Mar 18, 202040:22
Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 2

Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 2

Jazzmine Olivia interviews Dr. Tiffany Reed in this 3-part discussion of how do we show up, heal, and thrive in spaces as Black women.

Originally from Gary, Indiana, Dr. Tiffany Reed began her journey in student affairs at Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI), receiving her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2010 and later receiving her Master of Arts in Higher Education at Rowan University. This spring Dr. Reed will receive her Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Maryville University.

Tiffany has over 10 years of experience within student affairs, whether residential life, student activities, scholar and mentorship programs, diversity and inclusion, and student leadership, she strives to create an inclusive collegiate experience for all students.

Spilling the TEA: Black Identity in sister circles at PWIs(Research Abstract)

Sister circles have become a strategy for identity growth space for Black/ African American women. Black woman face numerous issues on college campuses and in society, there is lack of formal safe spaces for them to unpack and manage the weight of microaggressions and campus climate concerns at predominately White institutions (Croom, Beatty, Acker, & Butler, 2017; Porter & Dean, 2015; Winkle-Wagner, 2010). Using a qualitative research design, Black feminist thought (Collins, 2000), and Black Racial Identity development (Cross, 1978) for the theoretical framework, this study examined the experience of 14 collegiate Black women and their racial development within a sister circle program. The sister circle program, Sister T.E.A., at Nichole University, a predominately White private institution in the Midwest, was selected for the research site. Using thematic analysis, the researcher identified three themes: sense of belonging, Black girl magic/ mountain, and sisterhood space.

Mar 18, 202038:40
Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 1

Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 1

Jazzmine Olivia interviews Dr. Tiffany Reed in this 3-part discussion of how do we show up, heal, and thrive in spaces as Black women. 

Originally from Gary, Indiana, Dr. Tiffany Reed began her journey in student affairs at Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI), receiving her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2010 and later receiving her Master of Arts in Higher Education at Rowan University. This spring Dr. Reed will receive her Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Maryville University.

Tiffany has over 10 years of experience within student affairs, whether residential life, student activities, scholar and mentorship programs, diversity and inclusion, and student leadership, she strives to create an inclusive collegiate experience for all students.

Spilling the TEA: Black Identity in sister circles at PWIs(Research Abstract)

Sister circles have become a strategy for identity growth space for Black/ African American women. Black woman face numerous issues on college campuses and in society, there is lack of formal safe spaces for them to unpack and manage the weight of microaggressions and campus climate concerns at predominately White institutions (Croom, Beatty, Acker, & Butler, 2017; Porter & Dean, 2015; Winkle-Wagner, 2010). Using a qualitative research design, Black feminist thought (Collins, 2000), and Black Racial Identity development (Cross, 1978) for the theoretical framework, this study examined the experience of 14 collegiate Black women and their racial development within a sister circle program. The sister circle program, Sister T.E.A., at Nichole University, a predominately White private institution in the Midwest, was selected for the research site. Using thematic analysis, the researcher identified three themes: sense of belonging, Black girl magic/ mountain, and sisterhood space.

Mar 18, 202034:44
Being Olivia: Let's Have that Conversation

Being Olivia: Let's Have that Conversation

Host Jazzmine Olivia goes over what it means to talk with your loved ones about your trauma experience. We go over the challenges, what she has learned and the ways you can start that conversation. *Intro is under construction*

Jan 10, 202030:38
Being Olivia: When You Are Ready Bonus Episode
Sep 16, 201910:15
Being Olivia: When You Are Ready, But Everything Else Isn't.

Being Olivia: When You Are Ready, But Everything Else Isn't.

Host Jazzmine Olivia shares the trouble that comes with starting your healing journey - your barriers. The reasons preventing us from making the choice to schedule that counseling appointment, being unwilling to share with folks closest to us that we are struggling, and the constant reminders that we don't have time to put in the work. Learn how to understand these barriers and address them little by little.

Sep 16, 201938:11
Being Olivia: Knowing When It Is Time

Being Olivia: Knowing When It Is Time

Host, Jazzmine Olivia, shares how she knew it was time to start her healing journey. Learn how to honor your body and start the process of using resources, such as counseling to start unpacking what it means to heal. 

Aug 31, 201922:06
Being Olivia: Pheonix Rising

Being Olivia: Pheonix Rising

Host Jazzmine Olivia shares her vision for revamping the Being Olivia podcast. Learn how she has come to understand her healing journey.
Aug 31, 201909:35
Being Olivia: Self Care vs Self Preservation

Being Olivia: Self Care vs Self Preservation

How are you understanding self-care and the idea of putting yourself first? This episode we are unpacking the difference and what it takes to reflect on actively practicing self preservation.
Jun 18, 201934:38
Being Olivia: Summertime Healing

Being Olivia: Summertime Healing

Welcome back! We are unpacking for the summer. What are ways you are using summer fun and entertainment as mechanisms to heal? I'm sharing my catch-up with Grey's Anatomy, music, reading and more.
Jun 11, 201951:44
Being Olivia: Ratchet and God Fearing

Being Olivia: Ratchet and God Fearing

Exploring being a woman of color on a spiritual journey.
Oct 21, 201838:26
Being Olivia: #beBrave Episode 3

Being Olivia: #beBrave Episode 3

We are exiting this amazing journey in addressing the 'weight' in our life. This episode we are focusing on maintenance. How do you maintain focus on your journey? Listen for helpful tips!
Oct 09, 201840:08
Being Olivia: #beBrave Episode 2

Being Olivia: #beBrave Episode 2

I want you to start strategizing how you want to tackle what is weighing you down.
Sep 10, 201831:42
Being Olivia: #beBrave Episode 1

Being Olivia: #beBrave Episode 1

This week's episodes reflects on what and who is weigh you down. How to start reviewing your hurt and trauma.
Sep 04, 201823:22