Black Butterfly Podcast… a Black Woman's Politics

By Drina O’

Welcome to the third season of Black Butterfly Podcast…a space where Black/Brown women can come to feel empowered, understood, and validated. I‘ve got something to say and I’m bringing it to the mic. I started this podcast to reach out and relate to women like me, that look like me, that had similar upbringings, similar life experiences. These similarities are how we identify, emphasize, and sympathize with one another.

Be sure to listen out for new segments and a new lineup this season including WTF Wednesdays.

And, remember to always Fly Black Butterfly Fly!

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BLACK GIRLS MISSING Series | an Urgent Crisis: Black Mothers & Daughters Unheard, Unseen, and Under Siege | EPISODE #10

Black Butterfly Podcast… a Black Woman's PoliticsOct 18, 2021

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MY SELF-CARE JOURNEY

My Self-Care Journey: 7 Daily Affirmations for Black Women & a 15-Weeks Journal for Self-Love is a prerelease to BLACK BUTTERFLY PODCAST's MIND, BODY & SOUL: SELF-CARE SERIES FOR BLACK WOMEN. This workbook is designed to inspire, empower, and motivate Black Women to develop and cultivate a daily practice of self-love, self-care, and self-awareness with confidence and purpose. With over 200 pages, the journal is a practical guise for listeners and readers in embracing their strengths and shortcomings, prioritizing their own self-care, while developing and embracing that deep sense of self-love.

Just in time for Mother's Day in May 2023, My Self-Care Journey: 7 Daily Affirmations for Black Women & a 15-Week Journal for Self-Love will be available for purchase exclusively on Amazon.com, in both paperback and hardcover, as well as on Kindle.

Don's Miss Out on this Spectacular Event! Reserve your copy today on Amazon.com.

Jul 06, 202301:20

Season II: Chapter II Originally aired on September 18, 2021

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Hey Black Butterflies! Tonight, I’m answering frequently asked questions about myself and the podcast. I'm also talking about the affects of the government's welfare system on Generation X, and R. Kelly's trial.

Oct 22, 202201:00:40

Fall Opening | Season II: Chapter I Originally aired September 8, 2021

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The first day of Fall officially falls (no pun intended) on September 22...but the "Sun Signs" of a new season is upon us. The kids are back in school! Hallelujah! The day temps feel a little cooler and the night air feels a little crisp. Soon the leaves will begin to change into those beautiful dark hues of red, brown, yellow and orange. In tonight's episode we talk about some of the things that reminds us that the days of Summer are gone. We give our condolences to the family of Michael Kenneth Williams, a talented actor and all around beloved brother. We also pay tribute and remember the nation's tragedy - 911. We remember loved ones lost and wish all the Virgos a Happy Birthday. Until next time, this is your host, Drina O'Neill saying, "Fly, Black Butterfly, Fly!"

Oct 22, 202238:49

ANNOUNCING BLACK GIRLS MISSING Series...| an Urgent Crisis: Black Mothers & Daughters Unheard, Unseen, and Under Siege l

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The coverage of U.S. Black Girls Missing in the media does not match the data. With Black women representing only 13% of the total population, yet 41% of us fall victim to assault, domestic abuse, kidnapping, rape, murder, sex trafficking, etc., the reality is there's an urgent crisis. Black mothers and daughters are going missing unheard, unseen, and under siege. Black Butterfly Podcast is stepping out as a descriptive and substantive representation of Black Girls Missing and it pledges to do its part to change the narrative by shining a light on the Black Girls Missing crisis.

Jan 24, 202219:33

CHAMELEON CHRONICLES: PART II | SEX-POSITIVE FEMALES (Revisited) (the 5-COMPONENTS OF SEXUALITY)/EPISODE #14

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In a way, listeners asked for a revisit of Chameleon: Sex-Positive Females from BBP first season. It received more plays (with over 75% downloads) than any other into episode. Tonight's episode and the Chameleon Chronicles series is for both sexes.

#chameleon
#sexpositivefemale
#blacksexuality
#pleasure
#organism
#debunkingmyths

Jan 23, 202224:06

Welcome to Black Butterfly Podcast

Join me every Saturday night at 7:00 on Apple Podcast and be sure to leave a review and 5-star rating.

Jan 18, 202200:41

New Year Transformations with Black Butterfly Podcast

The Black Butterfly symbolizes many things including the strong but subtle life after a period of transformation...join Black Butterfly Podcast in its transition into 2022 with a whole new lineup, new topics, new episodes, and new guest spots.

Jan 01, 202201:28

2021 SEND-OFF EPISODE: TRADITIONS, FAMILY, LOVE. LOYALTY & SELF-REFLECTION | EPISODE #13

This is Black Butterfly Podcast's last episode of the year. Our Black Girls Missing series will continue on Monday afternoons with the last episode airing on Monday, December 13th. BBP will return on January 1, 2022 with a whole new format and lineup, new topics, new segments, and guest speakers.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Holiday season.

Nov 21, 202114:34

Education Reinvention Bill Needed for Our Kids | EPISODE #12

Education Reinvention Bill Needed for Our Kids - Now In order to build a stronger, more self-efficient country, we must first be willing to change. To build a progressive and competitive society, our most important challenge is to change its antiquated educational system. In every political administration, education must be first and foremost. Without a strong and revitalized educational system, we (as a country) will never progress to greatness nor be able to alleviate any of our other ills.

Oct 30, 202116:26

Black Girls Missing Series | an Urgent Crisis Black Mothers & Daughters Unheard Unseen and Under Siege | EPISODE #11

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October 25, 2021 | Part I
In Part I of today's episode, I wish my son a Happy Birthday and provide some follow-up commentary on last week's BGM series, the Philly Train Incident. | EPISODE #11
#blackgirlsmissing
#blackbutterflypodcast
#decodethebias
#weareresilent

Oct 25, 202130:48

BLACK GIRLS MISSING Series | an Urgent Crisis: Black Mothers & Daughters Unheard, Unseen, and Under Siege | EPISODE #10

Tonight we have an update on the Olisa Wiliams' #BlackGirlMissing case, we cover the Christine Nance story (29-year old Black female whose body was found inside a Huntiville, AL police department's unused evidence van); commentary on the Philly public train incident (Black woman raped on train while passengers watched and did nothing); and we cover three #BlackGirlsMissing cases out of Detroit from 2012: Debbie Mitchell, Rita Thomas, and Tamala Niecole Wells.

************************************************************************************************************************************************October is domestic violence awareness month and Black Butterfly Podcast is a strong advocate against stalking, objectification, domestic violence, and abuse, against Black and multicultural women on a global level. We’re joining with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as an ally in its mission to be the voice of victims and survivors of domestic violence.

This is a time to remember victims and survivors of abuse and exploitation, to raise awareness of violence and its effect on Black families and their communities, and a time to acknowledge and highlight those working to address ending gender-based violence.

Black Butterfly Podcast is what an ADVOCATE and an ALLY looks like. Support us in this cause by following us on FB, Instagram, and Twitter and comment with #weareresilent and be sure to tag the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence @ncadv. #blackgirlsmissing #blackbutterflypodcast #weareresilent #decodethebias

Oct 18, 202146:23

BLACK GIRLS MISSING Series | an Urgent Crisis: Black Mothers & Daughters Unheard, Unseen, and Under Siege | EPISODE #9

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Black Butterfly Podcast is a strong advocate against stalking, objectification, domestic violence, and abuse against Black and multicultural women on a global level, and is also joining with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as an ally in its mission to be the voice of victims and survivors of domestic violence.

This is a time to remember victims/survivors of abuse and exploitation, to raise awareness of violence and its effect on Black families and communities, and a time to acknowledge and highlight those working to address ending gender-based violence.

Tonight we shine a light on five missing Black mothers and daughters open/cold/unsolved cases from Michigan (metro-Detroit and surrounding areas): Carlita Yvette Gentry-Lohmeier, Kalisha Markita Madden, Bianca Chanel Green, DeNeka Deshay Walker, and Bianca Lily Jones.

This series is in support of the Michigan State Police, Detroit’s 1-800-SPEAKUP, the Black and Missing Foundation, Inc., NamUs (the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the Department of Justice), the FBI’s Kidnapping & Missing Persons database, as well as other organizations in their efforts to bring awareness to missing people of color, to educate our communities, and to help bring them home, bring closure to their loved ones, and to help them to seek justice. There is no statute of limitations on abduction/kidnapping/murder.

#weareresilent #blackgirlsmissing #octoberisdomesticviolenceawarenessmonth #blackbutterflypodcast #ncadv

Oct 11, 202125:16

BLACK GIRLS MISSING series | an Urgent Crisis: Black Mothers & Daughters Unheard, Unseen, and Under Siege | EPISODE #8

The Black Girls Missing series is in support of the Michigan State Police, Detroit’s 1-800-SPEAKUP, the Black and Missing Foundation, Inc., NamUs (the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the Department of Justice), and the FBI’s Kidnapping & Missing Persons database in their efforts to bring awareness to missing people of color, to educate our communities, and to help bring them home, bring closure to their loved ones, and to help them to seek justice. There is no statute of limitations on abduction/kidnapping/murder.

Oct 04, 202127:17

How Gabby Petito's Story Inspired Our Black Girls Missing Series | EPISODE #7

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Be sure to catch tonight's opening episode of our new series: Black Girls Missing, an Urgent Crisis: Black Mothers & Daughters Unheard, Unseen, and Under Siege. The series will air on Mondays at 4pm with the first full episode released on October 4th.

Sep 26, 202126:35

September 17, 2021

Sep 17, 202100:60

Chameleon Chronicles: PART I: Sex-Positive Femininity and Black Women | EPISODE #3

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Don’t get it confused - feminism is very different from femininity. And there's a difference between sex and sexuality. Sex positive femininity is a crucial component of any female's identity and goes beyond just sex with their partner(s) (male or female); it is a mindset that allows them to be their most authentic self. Yet, when it comes to Black women and their sex lives the negative impact of social and cultural beliefs, gender biases, and myths and stereotypes often leaves us feeling inadequate, insecure, and unworthy. Let's talk about it!

May 15, 202120:37

MelaSoul Defined | SEASON I/EPISODE #2

So what is MelaSoul . Melasoul is a term I use to describe the deep emotional, spiritual, and intellectual feeling - just the intensity I feel as a Black woman...

May 14, 202105:24

Black Butterfly Defined | SEASON I/EPISODE #1

Did you know that In many cultures, it is believed that the Black Butterfly is a symbol of longevity, transition, renewal or rebirth? That an encounter with a Black Butterfly can be a premonition of rebirth or renewal to come in a person's life? Sometimes there is darkness before the dawn. In this episode the term "Black Butterfly" is defined as a symbol for melaninated women in America.

May 13, 202106:03

Introducing Drina O'Neill

Hey Black Butterflies, I’m Drina O’Neill-host of Black Butterfly Podcast: a Black Woman’s Politics. Thia is a space for melaninated women to feel empowered, understood, and validated. A space to engage, enlighten, and encourage one another by sharing our voices, our struggles, and our life experiences. Listen in on Saturday nights at 7. With the first episode dropping Saturday, May 15th...

May 12, 202102:33

Be a Guest On the Show

Want to be a guest on the show? Feel free to leave a voicemail on the Black Butterfly Podcast homepage, join the Black Butterfly Podcast Facebook Group and follow on Twitter and Instagram.

May 12, 202100:59

Happy Mother's Day

Drina O'Neill, host of the new Black Butterfly Podcast: a Black Woman's Politics could not think of a better time to launch than on the heels of Mother's Day...

May 10, 202102:44