The Lost World of Short Stories
By Lauren Tate
On Fridays, listeners will hear from other black women from all the way from Iowa to Ireland, as these extraordinary women share their literacy works! All including poems, spoken word, personal essays, and of course short stories!!
This podcast is for black women artists that have been ignored, forgotten, and rejected, but whose stories still deserve to be told!
The Lost World of Short StoriesApr 21, 2021
Self-Acceptance: Part 5 Walking in Your Purpose
Join psychologist Dr. Carol Van Dyke and me as we talk about Walking in Your Purpose!
https://www.drcarolvandyke.com/
The quote mentioned in today's episode is from Alex Elle @alex_elle
Catch Me! Fight Me! Love Me!
Hello!!! This is the last Feature Friday of Season 2!
In this episode, I talk with writer and artist Sharean Morishita on her beautiful and hilarious webtoon comic titled "Catch Me! Fight Me! Love Me!"
Webtoon is completely FREE!! All you have to do is sign up, and start reading! (I love the app so much lol! And nobody is paying me to say these things) Her work is also available on her website https://www.s-morishitastudio.com/
Self-Acceptance: Part 4 Relationships & Sex
Join psychologist Dr. Carol Van Dyke and me as we talk about the myth of sexual freedom and other topics in this episode of
Relationships & Sex.
https://www.drcarolvandyke.com/
The poem featured today is titled "Healing" by poet Nayo Jones. You can follow her on Twitter @poetnoir
and if you want to watch her live performance of the poem (2016) here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YzIGoonIrE
Each poem featured on Wednesday episodes is not always directly connected to the conversation, but each poem is chosen because it provokes critical thinking, dialogue, help, and inspiration, and connection to the audience.
P.S Sorry for any technical difficulties! This one was pre-recorded with another episode that had the same problem. I'm hoping to have it fixed by next week.
What We Don’t Talk About
"Write Fearlessly" —Charlot Kristensen
If you would like to purchase Charlot's book "What We Don't Talk About" it is available at
https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/what-we-don-t-talk-about-by-charlot-kristensen
Self-Acceptance: Part 3 Colorism
Join Dr. Carol Van Dyke and me in this talk about colorism!
If you would like to learn more about Dr. Van Dyke or make an appointment, you can visit her at https://www.drcarolvandyke.com/
P.S. We had some technical issues on this episode, but it was still important that I upload it, so I hope you still enjoy it!
And to always remember: You are important. You are loved and Your story is worth being told.
Golden Hour
Join us in this episode of The Lost World of Short Stories full of hilarious skits, short stories, poems, and an enchanting interview with singer/songwriter Claudia Isaki from Paris, France as she discusses her EP titled "Golden Hour".
Her EP "Golden Hour" is available on all streaming platforms!
Self-Acceptance: Part 2 Body Image
In today's episode, Dr. Carol Van Dyke and I discuss the issues of body image on and off social media.
https://www.drcarolvandyke.com/
Always remember that You are important. You are Loved and Your story is worth being told.
My Wiggly Smile
Join me in this wonderful episode— complete with poems, a short story, and an engaging interview with dentist, actress, writer, and author
Dr. Amira May Woodruff discussing her children's book titled "My Wiggly Smile".
http://amiramaywoodruff.com/my-wiggly-smile/
Self-Acceptance— Part 1 Breaking Generational Curses
For Season's 2 Wednesday episodes, I have had the honor to partner with my aunt and psychologist, Dr. Carol Van Dyke to create a 5-part series on Self-Acceptance.
Join us in part I of the series titled Breaking Generational Curses.
https://www.drcarolvandyke.com/
Black Skin Lullaby
After the year 2020, I think most of us can agree that we were tested in every way. This episode was the best way I could imagine starting off Season 2, with strong black women voices who wrote about their pain of not only 2020, but of being a black woman in this time...and yet, no matter the violence, the racism, or the simple and evil fact that society would rather we not be here...Despite all of these things, we as black women still remain. We are still strong, and for those of us that have been blessed to have made it, we are pursuing our lives not just to live, but to thrive!
Today's feature is singer/songwriter Chewii, discussing her EP "Black Skin Lullaby" and her latest single "Dance Through the Pain". It is available everywhere you listen to music!
You can also follow her on Instagram @chewiimusique
Season 2 Cover Art by Daryl Tate. You can find out more about his work on his website warrior-graphics.com
Walking In Her Shoes
On this last Feature Friday Episode I interview Entrepreneur/Author/ Single Mother and Poet Natalie Johnson discussing her book titled "Walking In Her Shoes" which is a beautiful and brilliant anthology of stories from mothers from various backgrounds! Natalie states "the stories in this book unapologetically return humanity to Motherhood, re-introduces you to the woman behind the title, and empowers women to take control of their own lives. There is nothing more powerful than a woman that acknowledges her truth, owns her story and walks in her own shoes... especially a mother!" Her book is available to purchase on Amazon!
So join us in this last Feature Friday episode of Season 1!
And always remember: You are Loved. You are Important. And Your story is worth being told.
I Dare You
"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams" —Oprah Winfrey
Life Is Never Scripted
This Feature Friday Episode I interview fiction writer, Terry Lopez! And her book titled "A Tale of Hezekiah and Hepzibah"—available to purchase at terrylopez.org for $3.99
Remember the Lessons Mama Taught You
This episode made me think about the song "Mama Said" by The Shirelles.
Don't give up!
Today's Feature Friday Interview is writer, poet, and scholar Mai Perkins— talking about her book "The Walking Nerve Ending".
"The Walking Nerve Ending" is available to purchase on Amazon! You can follow her on social media @flymai16 and her Youtube channel @ Mai Perkins
Bad Habits
"Bad habits are like a comfortable bed, easy to get into, but hard to get out of." —Anonymous
Conform or Stand Out!
“If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be”—Maya Angelou
This Feature Friday's Writer is the wonderful and talented Peyton Vaughn. She is a singer, songwriter, musician, and co-producer! Her EP titled Masquerade is available now on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Tidal, and Pandora. If you haven't listened to this episode and then her EP...what are you doing? :)
It's Easy to be a Muse & Different to be Loved
"Infatuation is when you find someone absolutely perfect. Love is when you realize they aren't perfect and it doesn't matter." —Anonymous
Set Your Fears Aside
“You need to set your fears aside from being judged... because if that’s how you’re going to live your life, you’re not going to live at all” —Jenieva Lalone —Author of "Tainted by Evil" available to purchase on thebookpatch.com
Self—Love is Not a Phase
Self—love/Self—acceptance is about the hard stuff. It's about asking hard questions that we really rather not know the answers to...