Black Girl Mentor
By Tiffany Wiggins, PhD
Black Girl Mentor, hosted by Dr. Tiffany Wiggins, is a podcast that centers the purpose, practice, and power of mentorship on the personal and professional lives of Black womxn and girls. Join us as we discuss relevant topics and issues, talk to everyday Black Girl Mentors, and share ways to make sisterhood a lifestyle!
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Black Girl MentorJul 12, 2023
S2, Ep. 4 - Mentorship Memoir | In the In Between with Dr. Roshaunda Breeden
S2, Ep. 3 - Mentorship Memoir | Womentorship with Dr. Bridget Turner Kelly
Welcome back to season 2 of the Black Girl Mentor Podcast, and the launch of the Mentorship Memoirs series. On this episode, listeners will hear the mentorship memoir of Dr. Bridget Turner Kelly.
- To connect with Dr. Kelly, find her on Linked in at Bridget T Kelly.
- Grab a copy of her book, "Building Mentorship Networks to Support Black Women: A Guide to Succeeding in the Academy" on the publisher's page, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.
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S2, Ep. 2 - International Podcast Day - Tiffany's Top 10!
September 30th is International Podcast Day! International Podcast Day™ is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! In this episode, Dr. Tiffany shares her story into the world of podcasting, her top 10 list of podcasts that she currently listens to, and also shares updates and highlights of some of the guests from season 1 of the Black Girl Mentor podcast.
As mentioned in the show:
- The Combat Jack Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-combat-jack-show/id412308823
- Serial Podcast - Season 1 - https://serialpodcast.org/
- WOC Podcasters - https://wocpodcasters.co/
- Women Who Podcast (Or Want To) Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenWhoPodcast
- Jasmine Omorogbe - @jasmineomo
- Kashay Evans Barlow - @everydaykashay; https://www.youtube.com/c/everydayKaShay; MunaLuchi Bride magazine feature -
- Dr. Nichole Lewis - @nrlewisthepoetess
- Elise Rankins - Coaches Collective; ShoutOut Atlanta article - https://shoutoutatlanta.com/meet-elise-rankins-events-director-and-life-coach-for-athletes/
- Xavier Cunningham - Chocolate Chip Media (https://www.chocolatechipmedia.com/); Half Day, Hat Matter: Thoughts of a Black Mad Hatter
- Gerald Harris - Tall Grass Food Box (https://www.tallgrassnc.com/)
- Dion Chavis - Black People Parenting Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackpeopleparenting)
Tiffany's Top 10 Podcasts:
- Ratchet & Respectable (host: Demetria L. Lucas)
- Brown Ambition (hosts: Tiffany "Budgetnista" Aliche & Mandi Woodruff)
- Lovers & Friends (host: Shan Boodram)
- Here's the Thing (hosts: KevOnStage & That Chick Angel)
- Journey to Launch (host: Jamilah Souffrant)
- Side Hustle Pro (host: Nicayla Matthews Okeme)
- Dead Ass (hosts: Devale & Khadeen Ellis)
- The Suga (hosts: Tika Sumpter & Thai Randolph)
- Gettin' Grown (hosts: Dr. Tykeia Robinson & Jade Vernet)
- Earn Your Leisure (hosts: Rashad Bilal & Troy Millings)
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S2, Ep. 1 - Grace
TRAILER | Season 2 - Welcome to Mentorship Memoirs
In season 2, Black Girl Mentor podcast presents...Mentorship Memoirs. Host, Dr. Tiffany Wiggins, is back with another season of mentorship-packed stories of the ways in which mentorship has and continues to show up and have impact in our lives. Get ready to sit at the feet of some pretty amazing Black women as they share their experiences, perspective and their advice regarding mentorship. You won't want to miss this!
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[BONUS] Intentional Mentorship with Dr. Nichole Lewis
Dr. Tiffany is back for a brief moment to share a bonus episode during the Season 1 "break". In this episode, Dr. Nichole Lewis provides some additional nuggets about managing mentoring relationships while navigating personal and professional life.
Find Dr. Lewis's book, "Just Write" by NRLewis, the Poetess, on Amazon. Support Black Authors!
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12. Earn Your Chops with Dion "Showtime" Chavis
This week's episode concludes both the #BlackGuyJuly series as well as season 1 on the Black Girl Mentor podcast! To close out the season, I sit down and talk with Dion "Showtime" Chavis, Dion is a native of Hampton Roads, VA and has spent most of his career in urban radio, but is making an impact with as a fatherhood expert, Black love curator, and educational consultant and trainer through this company and platform, The Glad Dad, LLC. During our talk, Dion shared how his upbringing shaped his life into being an intentional father to his 2 children, dedicated husband, and effective mentor.
Connect with Dion:
Instagram: The Glad Dad
Facebook: The Glad Dad
As mentioned in the show:
"Maximizing Mentorship" episode - When Whit Happens podcast
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11. Black Food for Thought with Gerald Harris
On this week's episode and the 3rd edition of the Black Guy July series, I sat down with educator, social activist, and culture curator, Gerald Harris. Gerald, a native of Little Rock, AR, is the Senior Director of Campus and Student Engagement for Duke Alumni Affairs at Duke University. He is also a son, brother, uncle, husband and co-creator of Tall Grass Food Box. During our talk, we discuss higher education, Black culture, family, food, music, and most importantly, how mentorship shows up in all of those spaces.
Connect with Gerald:
Instagram: @mrgcornelius
Facebook: Gerald Harris
LinkedIn: Gerald Harris
Check out Tall Grass Food Box on Facebook and Instagram
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10. The Revolution Will Be Televised with Xavier Cunningham
On this week's episode, Tiffany provides a short update about the current happenings in her life - including embracing the "podcaster" title, current TV show line-up, figuring out what to do with herself while Zara is away, and mentally preparing for the uncertainty of this upcoming fall. In the 2nd episode of the "Black Guy July" series, Tiffany talks with her good friend, Xavier Cunningham. Xavier, southern gent at heart currently living in the Bay, shares his journey from working in retail fashion to blazing trails at major tech firms in Silicon Valley, to now pivoting into TV film - and how mentorship has and continues to show up at every juncture of life.
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You can find Xavier on LinkedIn and Instagram
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9. The Scholar & The Gentleman with Karl Macklin
It's Black Guy July! Check out the first episode in this new Black Girl Mentor podcast series where we explore mentorship from the experiences and and perspectives of Black men. On this episode, we talk with #BlackGirlMENtor, Karl Macklin, Jr. Karl is a Charlotte-based healthcare leader and dedicated father. Contact Karl: on LinkedIn, on Instagram. or on Facebook
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[BONUS] Out of Office
Dr. Tiffany is on vacation and OUT OF THE OFFICE this week. The first half of the year 2020 has been a lot, so it's definitely time to RELAX, RELATE, and RELEASE! On this brief bonus episode, Dr. Tiffany introduces the new and upcoming BGM series "Black Guy July", which will feature 4 different Black men sharing their experiences with mentorship and their perspectives with mentorship for Black womxn and girls.
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8. For the Love of the Game with Elise Rankins
On this week's episode, Dr. Tiffany talks about counterspaces and how they can be helpful to all of us as we attempt to exercise radical self-care each day. Also, take a listen as she chats with Black Girl Mentor IRL, Elise Rankins. Elise is a corporate event planner, sports manager, blogger, fashionista, and life coach. She shares her journey of navigating life, sports, and event management all with the help of effective mentorship and her faith in God.
Check out the full article on counterspaces (Case & Hunter, 2012)
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Connect with Elise:
IG: @eranksss
LinkedIn & Facebook: Elise Rankins
Blog: https://roundonepicks.wordpress.com
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7. Mentorship Matters in HR & HBCUs with Dr. Nichole Lewis
It's lucky episode #7!! And the Black Girl Mentor podcast has officially reached its first milestone of 1000 downloads...woot! woot! Dr. Tiffany thanks all of her supporters, and read some of the reviews from Apple podcast. Also, she announces that there is now BGM merchandise that can be purchased with styles for everyone. And of course, we have to discuss the season 4 finale of Insecure...Dr. Tiffany has some thoughts, but still unpacking all of the things.
SHOW UP & SHOW OUT - goes to Tamieka Briscoe, who wrote and produced the web-series "QT" all while in quarantine. Check it out on YouTube. WOC Podcasters were also shouted out, and Dr. Tiffany shared a short list of other podcast hosted or co-hosted by women of color that encourages everyone to listen to:
- Therapy for Black Girls
- Gettin' Grown
- 2 Happy Heauxes
- Black Girl Podcast
- Jesus & Jollof
- Schoolin Life Podcast
- Insecuritea
- Brown Ambition
- Yes, Girl
- SideHustle Pro
- Rants and Randomness
- First Gen Lounge
In addition, Dr. Tiffany shares her conversation with Dr. Nichole Lewis, current Director of the Women's Center at NCCU, Human Resources professional, trainer, consultant and poet. Dr. Lewis she shares her experiences with mentorship through her journey from working as a healthcare human resource manager to her transition to higher education administration at HBCUs.
Connect with Dr. Lewis on Instagram (@nrlewisthepoetess) or on LinkedIn (Nichole Lewis)
Dr. Lewis's book, titled "Just Write" (Swiner Publishing) is scheduled to release on July 27th.
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Are you a Black Girl Mentor in real life (IRL)? Share you story, and build the community. Click here to complete the form and we'll highlight you on the BGM socials :)
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Don't forget to follow Black Girl Mentor on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@blackgirlmentor).
Have a question, comment, concern, prayer request? Email Tiffany@ blackgirlmentor.com
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6. Bloom Where You're Planted with Terri Miller
On this week's episode, I share how I've been doing over the last week, talk about a Facebook Live Town Hall that focused in on trauma in the Black community, and shared my experience being featured and interviewed on another podcast. I also sat down with #BGMentor IRL Terri Miller - military spouse, mother, and educator, currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. She talks about navigating major life decisions, adjusting to a life that she didn't expect, reconciling her career ambition with personal goals and demands, and how she strives to be a role model and support to her girls and other military wives.
You can connect with Terri on Instagram (@t_bak3r_mill3r).
Listen to my interview on the "How to be Global" podcast
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5. Love is in the Hair with Ashleigh Taylor
On this week's episode, we hold space for those who need it during this very trying time in our country, share how I aim to continue building community and live a sisterhood lifestyle, and talk about the moment of joy that I've been holding on to for the last few days. But even more amazing, I sit down with DC native, hairstylist and Taylor & York Salon owner, Ashley Taylor for a beautiful conversation and stroll down memory lane.
Follow Ashleigh on IG (@strummzmom). Taylor & York Salon at taylorandyorksalon.com or on IG (@taylorandyorksalon).
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[BONUS] Don't Forget to Breathe
This is a short bonus episode to address the current state of racism and police brutality being experienced by Black people in America. Below, you will find information regarding resources and avenues of support that are mentioned in the episode.
Please donate to the following funds and/or others that you may be aware of:
1. George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
2. Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
3. Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
4. Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
5. Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.com
6. Minneapolis NAACP Branch: https://www.paypal.me/mplsnaacp4050B
To sign a petition to demand justice of George Floyd, text “Floyd” to 55156.
You can also sign-up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action.
If you are participating in Black Out Tuesday (6.2.2020), it is extremely important that you not use the #blacklivesmatter or #BLM on your blackout post, as it is burying vital information that those of us, all of us who need it to stay informed and educated. Instead, use hashtag #blackouttuesday.
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4. Black Girl Mentors R.E.I.G.N. with Dr. Tawanna Jones Morrison
3. Black Girl Mentor-me, please! with Dr. Ashley Adams
2. Everyday Mentorship with EverydayKashay
1. BlackGirlMentor IRL with Jasmine Omorogbe
TRAILER | Welcome to Black Girl Mentor!
Welcome to the Black Girl Mentor podcast! This trailer episode provides a quick introduction to this new digital platform and a short sneak peak of what's to come when season 1 launches later this spring (2020). Also meet the host, Tiffany, your favorite sisterfriendgirl, and join her as she explores the complexities of life while centering mentorship for, by, and amongst Black womxn and girls. You don't want to miss it. Be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button, visit Black Girl Mentor at blackgirlmentor.com, follow @blackgirlmentor on all socials , and stay connected by using #BGMentor.