TayTalks: Unapologetically Me

This week's episode is about understanding gender-based violence and culture-- understanding the impacts of the culture roots of violence against women from a public health perspective. Joining me is my classmate, Belle who so openly shared her story with us and helped me to unpack some of the cultural related context issues we face in GBV research as well as in relationships.

Simone is a senior at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC and has worked with the One Love Foundation since the summer of 2020. She has worked as a Teen Ambassador, Facilitator member, and intern, and will be serving as a Regional Board Youth member and Youth Advisory Board member this year. Her interest in relationship education started after she left an abusive friendship in 2018. Now she loves working to support others and is honored to return to the Youth Advisory Board for One Love! This episode talks about relationship violence and how it can show up in our intimate relationships not just with partners, but with our best friends .

There are several mental health impacts in relation to sexual coercion due to the psychological reversal of the brain such as manipulation, gaslighting, isolation, etc. Meet this week's guest, Karrington, who so bravely shared her story navigating workplace abuse and power.

Hi listeners! This week's episode is brought to you with a collab with Jaime Hicks, athlete, model, student, friend! I am so very grateful I was able to chat with Jaime about her relationship with food, fitness, and wellness. This episode covers topics related to eating disorders, body image, and how society may influence our thinking.

You can follow Jaime on Instagram @jaime.hicks and visit her website where she sells lip gloss!! @www.jaimesjnh.com

This episode, featuring, Carmen from Shushbox talks about the relationships of a survivor and her family, the details of reporting, healing, thriving, and surviving. Join us this week as Carmen unpacks the details of her assault and her childhood relationships.

One of my closest and oldest friends since childhood joined me on the TAYTALKS podcast to spill the tea on love, friends with benefits, and oop falling for your best friend... 

For the final episode of season one, I am answering 20 questions submitted by YOU! Thank you for supporting me and allowing me to share my story with you all! See you soon for season 2!! 

On this week's episode we welcomed our guest speaker, Former Miss NJ US and Miss Photogenic NJ USA 2020, Chenoah Porter - Blount! This episode is all about healing, finding strength after trauma, and living life gracefully and unapologetically. We share our truth in navigating grief and traumatic spaces at a young age and what transpired our passion projects. Healing is not linear, but day by day we will peel the layers of the onion!

You can follow Chenoah on Instagram @chenoahl as well as check out her mentorship page @girltalkwithchenoah

Join me and my friend, Sandra, as we discuss college applications, making the "right" decisions, and navigating stress, anxiety, and our mental health in school! We know firsthand how stressful college is. Both Sandra and I live a very high functioning anxious lifestyle and we are constantly busy, but if college taught us one thing it's that your mental health and wellness comes first. We tackle navigating this space as a Black woman in a PWI (predominately white institute) and what those spaces look like for us in terms of achievement and Black excellence. 

Link to the book Sandra read when she was in high school: https://www.amazon.com/Where-You-Not-Who-Youll/dp/1455532681

Reflecting on the least year and living in a pandemic, navigating our fears and challenges, discussion friendships and more! Club Quarantine is here to give you the real tea on our friendship and how we have been able to flourish after 4 years. 

Hi friends, 

Welcome back! It's been awhile since I have hopped on my podcast and chatted with y'all. This episode unpacks my struggle with healing and how I have been trying to cope and also be gentle with myself. I hope to be back in a groove soon to produce content for you all. 

Thank you for accepting me, 

tay 

What even is gaslighting? How do we recognize the signs? What does it sound like? Join me this week for a new episode about gaslighting, red flags, and unhealthy behaviors. 

Disclosure is hard. It is one of the few things I struggled with along my healing journey. I had so many fears, but when I shared my story and experience I realized how my powerful my voice is. I hope this episode brings you comfort in your own experience. 

ps. sorry for the plane and traffic noise in the background :) 

And we are back! This week's episode was filmed in December and I was able to collaborate with Fedorah @namedafterahat of @MinfulMamiMondays! Fedorah and I share our personal experiences with safety as well as some tips from a professional. Tune into this episode to hear our story! 

On this week's episode,  I teamed up with Dr. Laura Sinko from Our Wave, a non - profit organization designed as a place of support and self healing for loved ones impacted by a traumatic event. This week's episode is an open dialogue about surviving, healing , and trauma. We dive into the work of healing and share our own personal stories. 

Healing is possible. 

Hey y'all, 

I have a special episode airing this week! Today, I am feeling extra thankful and wanted to just share my thoughts with you. This year has been a rollercoaster indeed, but I am so beyond grateful for what this year brought me despite the circumstances. Sending you all love and light this holiday season. 

ps. sorry for the weird background noise... smh! 

This week's episode is all about surviving, healing, and living unapologetically. I have my friend and fellow One Love Workshop Facilitator, Gina Mellish, who also happens to hold the current Miss New Jersey USA title! We are bringing you the real of the real of our unhealthy relationships, how we are moving forward and healing, and dropping some gems on spotting red flags. 

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship or situation, know that there is resources available and you are not alone. Visit my blog for more information or my IG page at @taytalks for some helpful tips. 

In this episode,  we are talking all about faith, prayer, self care, and SOUL care. Advice topics - prayer, talking to God, and making time for yourself. 

Some songs from Ray:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIYWXMIUmoc&feature=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkZj0UoK4A&feature=share

By  popular demand, I am chatting all things boundaries and self love. Joining me on this week's podcast is my college friend, Josefina, who is the QUEEN of setting boundaries and standing up for herself. Get ready to giggle giggle and be read to filth like I was. Don't forget to know your worth and add tax too. Period.  

NBT is back y'all! Reunited like we never left. This week, Nila and Brooke, longtime mentees and friends,  open up about their love for being a Black Girl and their struggles attending a PWI! 

This week, Cervantes W, long time friend, college student, and host of Quarantine Convos with Cervantes let's us in on his journey switching majors and how he's kept busy during quarantine! 

This week's episode is an introduction to the podcast. I explain a little info about me and my journey from Talkthatcurl to TayTalks and what to expect to see including:

• Chat and Chew: This will be like a Q&A style, something you'd see on a FAQ page. You ask and  I answer your questions or at least attempt to

• At the Kitchen table:  This will be for my interview style episodes. 

• Unapologetically Me: Some of the episodes will be dedicated to pouring the tea on life and getting very  REAL

The hashtag for my brand is #TayTalks. You can find me on IG @taytalks. For more information and other valuable resources check out my page at https://linktr.ee/Taytalks