Chasing Sammee
By Sammee Leigh
We are all works in progress; let us fearlessly navigate this thing called life together.
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Chasing SammeeFeb 10, 2020
Conclusion 2020 with Lilybeth Reyes
EP 19: Say It LOUD…BLACK HEALTH MATTERS
Welcome everyone. I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own…
“Say It Loud…” originally aired live on June 9th and June 25th, 2020 on Magnet Theater’s Twitch channel. I created this two-part special in response to the continuing racial awakening and civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Say It LOUD… is a storytelling / roundtable discussion amplifying black voices unapologetically sharing their perspectives because black stories matter. The lived experience of the black community is not just oppression and injustice; there is also beauty and resilience. Both stories matter.
All links mentioned are available in the show notes. Okay, Let’s Get into it!
Below is a list of participants and resources:
HOSTS: Lanee' Sanders @ilovelancelot & John Ross @blackjohnross
STORYTELLERS (appearing in this order):
- Duaa Osman: Instagram: @duaadiddy
- Valete Graham:
- Gregory Cornejo @Gregamanuel
- Cheryl A. Horne @Sunny_cher
PANELIST: In addition to storytellers
- Uzuri Holder, LCSW: @ms.holder_lcsw
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker that is a front-line worker during covid-19. She works in a city hospital and is a clinician for a private clinic both in Queens, New York. Within the hospital she works with people of all ages and in private therapy sessions she specializes in children, adolescents, families and millennials that have experienced trauma in the nature of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse/ neglect, elder abuse and/or human trafficking.
- Sammee Leigh @chasing_sammee
Say It LOUD Creator, Director & Producer
RESOURCE:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention💙
- AFSP's partner, Psych Hub, has compiled a list of resources on antiracism and Black mental health.
- @afspnational created a comprehensive @instagram guide on mental health resources and tips for the Black community. We hope these tools provide a source of support, comfort, and guidance.
EP 18: Say It LOUD...
Welcome everyone. I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own…
“Say It Loud…” originally aired live on June 9th and June 25th, 2020 on Magnet Theater’s Twitch channel. I created this two-part special in response to the continuing racial awakening and civil unrest in America following the tragic murder of George Floyd. Say It LOUD… is a storytelling / roundtable discussion amplifying black voices unapologetically sharing their perspectives because black stories matter. The lived experience of the black community is not just oppression and injustice; there is also beauty and resilience. Both stories matter.
All links mentioned are available in the show notes. Okay, Let’s Get into it!
Below is a list of participants and resources:
HOSTS: Lanee' Sanders @ilovelancelot & John Ross @blackjohnross
STORYTELLERS (appearing in this order):
Jason Farr @jasonfarrpics
Shacottha Fields @shacottha
Chris Bell @chrisbellcodes
Tanyika Carey @tanyikacarey
Randy McKay @randolph_savage
Portia Lundie @plund3r
PANEL: Alexis Lambright @am_lambr8
Sammee Leigh @chasing_sammee: Say It LOUD Creator, Director & Producer
RESOURCES :
- Movie to watch: 13th available on Netflix
- Guide To Allyship:
https://guidetoallyship.com/
www.ally.wiki
- Split a donation between 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds, and racial justice organizers: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd
- Official Breonna Taylor Memorial Fund—Go Fund Me: Support Breonna Taylor’s family through this fund organized by her aunt, Bianca Austin. https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor
- Official George Floyd Memorial Fund—Go Fund Me: Support George Floyd’s family through this fund designed to cover expenses as well as care for his children and their education. https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
EP 17: It's Okay To Not Be Okay
Welcome, fam! I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own… This episode is a departure from our normal guest format. Kinda a confessional sort of vibe if you will cause it’s just me sharing with you. So let’s get into it...
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The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.
EP 16: Mind Your Mental with Dr. Mia Pappagallo, MD
Welcome everyone. I’m Sammee Leigh and this is Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own…
The coronavirus is a global pandemic. At the time of this recording, the best means to beat this virus is to self-quarantine. Many of us are working from home, or using that time to read, watch a ton of shows, focus on hobbies and self-care as the world around us struggles from this outbreak. Staying inside and staying healthy are the very best we can do right now but mentally this could be a struggle for some.
In this episode, my dear friend, Dr. Mia Pappagallo, MD, a New York board certified psychiatry specialist with over 20 years experience joins me to discuss how we can mentally prepare ourselves during this time of self-quarantining and social-distancing. All links mentioned are available in the show notes. Okay, Let’s Get into it!
***NOTES***:
Digital Recovery Support: Online and Mobile Resources: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/media/digital-recovery-support-online-and-mobile-resources/
EP 15: You Are Not Alone with Aaron Gold
FAM! It’s ya girl, Sammee Leigh here and welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own... In this episode, I chop it up with actor, comedian, and all around nice guy, Aaron Gold. Aaron is kinda what you get if Seth Rogan and Chris Pratt gave birth to a golden retriever - his words not mine. We unpack the uniqueness that is You Are Not Alone, an uplifting Improv comedy show about depression that Aaron produces and hosts, we swap our own depression tales, sing the praises of the Magnet Theatre, and we both agree that Creed had some bops, plus so much more. All links mentioned are available in the show notes. Okay, Let’s Get into it! ***NOTES**** Aaron Gold - Instagram: @heyitsaarongold / www.aaron-gold.com >>> You Are Not Alone - Instagram: @youarenotalonecomedy / yanacomedy.com >>> Don’t Mind If I Don’t - Instagram: @dontmindpodcast >>> Magnet Theater - Instagram: @magnettheater / www.magnettheater.com
Ep 14: Otherhood: Childless By Choice
In this episode, Shana, Leslie, Vics, Megan and myself discuss a hot topic - choosing to not have children. We get into what that dynamic is like with family and friends, how not having kids doesn’t mean we hate children and how Tracee Ellis Ross and Ellen Degeneres are game changers when it comes to otherhood: being childless by choice. Okay Let’s get into it.
Ep 13: Mommyhood: Raising Baby & Me
We have our very first roundtable discussion, yall! Listen as Erin, EB and Natalia, three professional women share their varying experiences on becoming a mother. We touch on stay at home moms, boobs on tap, how watching MTV’s 16 and Pregnant built confidence if you are afraid of childbirth and much more.
Ep 12b: Travel Rookies with Keysha Baynes
In this episode the conversation continues with Keysha “Coach Key” Baynes. We get into the difference between a travel agent and a travel coach, how others overseas define who is American and how she taught double dutch for $200 dollars for 40 minutes, Y’all DAMN! And for the true travel rookie, she shares a special couch to country offer that is too good to pass up.
SIDE NOTE:
In the conversation, Keysha mentions a comment Bill Cosby made about black people not needing to travel. In the show notes you will find context for that reference
In Bill Cosby’s famous “Pound Cake” speech, he decried black use of “backward” clothing and the prevalence of urban slang:
We’ve got to take the neighborhood back. We’ve got to go in there. Just forget telling your child to go to the Peace Corps. It’s right around the corner. It’s standing on the corner. It can’t speak English. It doesn’t want to speak English. I can’t even talk the way these people talk. “Why you ain’t where you is go, ra,” I don’t know who these people are. And I blamed the kid until I heard the mother talk. Then I heard the father talk. This is all in the house. You used to talk a certain way on the corner and you got into the house and switched to English. Everybody knows it’s important to speak English except these knuckleheads. You can’t land a plane with “why you ain’t …” You can’t be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth. There is no Bible that has that kind of language.
Ep 12a: Travel Rookies with Keysha Baynes
Hello! it’s Sammee Leigh here and welcome to Chasing Sammee, a podcast all about candid conversations with everyday people because we all have a story to tell and sometimes hearing someone else’s story is how we make sense of our own...
On today’s episode Keysha “Coach Key” Baynes shares how her love for travel began, what lengths she was willing to go to make it all happen, how show & tell is the ultimate gateway into public speaking and she reveals both her most joyful and truly terrifying travel abroad experiences.
Before we get into it please Note: this episode contains details about sexual assault that may be triggering for some listeners.
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IG: @travelrookies
Ep 11: 20/20 Vision with Lilybeth Reyes
So many people use this time of year to set resolutions and what not but How do we bridge the gap between where we want to be and where we are currently? The key is to reflect on our past. Take the time to remember the wins, and understand that failures are simply opportunities to start again on the right foot.
Best friend of the podcast, Lilybeth Reyes joins me from Gainesville for an honest reflection of our 2019 and a look ahead to what we are claiming for 2020.
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Mentioned in the show:
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Season Two Promo!
You might be wondering, Why the change of name? I love the name ‘Sammee Sometimes” but this wasn’t the right project for it. After listening to all of season one (go check it out now if you haven’t already) switching to Chasing Sammee just felt right and lets keep this all the way 100 - ain’t nobody got time to maintain multiple social media platforms - there I said it - unified branding across the board baby not to mention this is more about catching the convos and finding out who I'm speaking with next!
Speaking of which, Do you want to share your story with me? I’m always down for a good chat. Go to sammeeleigh.com to get in touch!
New year, new name, new awesome content dropping every 2nd and 4th Monday starting January 13!!
Ep 10: E'erybody
That’s right! It’s a wrap y'all on season one!
So this week, things are a bit different. I called in a very special someone to play guest host for the finale and we’ll be taking a look back at previous episodes and touching on what’s to come for season two. I also share my final notes and some of my answers might surprise you.
Before we get into it, I want to say thank you to all the guests, each and every listener, those that have sent comments and written reviews - I’ve read all of them. THANK YOU ALL from the bottom of my heart.
Please checkout the site, www.sammeeleigh.com for links to book recommendations, the Spotify playlist, and/or if you are interested in being a guest.
Okay! On with the show!
Ep 09: Are You Emotionally Fit?
Not quite sure how to answer that? No worries! This week’s chat will give you some insight in discovering that answer.
La Shell Wooten is a licensed Mental Health Therapist and an Emotional Life Coach that’s going to explain what it means to be emotionally fit, and share some tips and tools to start creating the life you truly want. She gives it to you straight, y’all. Let's get into it!
Go to her website to get connected, www.LaShellWooten.com
Ep 08: Blerd So Hard
Ep 07: Career Day
*** The final season of How To Get Away With Murder airs Thursday, September 26th. Chris edited the 3rd episode of this season, airing October 10th. You can catch more of his work in CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (2018) airing on TCM (Turner Classic Movies) on Monday, September 23rd at 8:00 PM and Monday, September 30th at 11:00 PM. In November, his essay is included in anthology set for release under the title, My Favorite Horror Movie part 2 .
Ep 06: A Blind New World
Ep 05: Girl Talk
Ep 04: A Man. A Woman. Just Friends. SHOCKER!
Ep 03: Black, No Chaser
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Ep 02: Mother, Honestly
