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Misspacklight In Color

Misspacklight In Color

By Black Women

Welcome to Misspacklight In Color, a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of black women. We believe that every black woman has a soul story, and that sharing these are a catalyst for healing for themselves and the broader community. Join Candii and her special guests, as we keep it real across topics from mental health, life & love, and everything in between. Through the pain, we will laugh, cry, feel empowered, and be inspired.
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Black Women Navigating Corporate America - Part 2

Misspacklight In Color Sep 15, 2021

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Soul Story - Pardon My Partum
Sep 30, 202154:40
Soul Story: A Journey With Blue - Michelle Blue

Soul Story: A Journey With Blue - Michelle Blue

In this episode we sat down with Michelle Blue -  Motivational Speaker, Business Coach, founder and creator of The Journey with Blue talk show. We had such an amazing chat about her journey of entrepreneurship and all the highs & lows. Michelle dropped several gems that current and future women entrepreneurs need to hear.  This episode will highlight: Living in your purpose Myths of entrepreneurship Turning failure into growth Mental health for entrepreneur Connect with Blue on Instagram @themichelleblue. Watch her show https://thejourneywithblue.com/ Follow us on Instagram for updates, DM us topics to discuss, and special content: @misspacklightincolor Also connect with us on misspacklight.com to request to be a guest.
Sep 23, 202144:48
Black Women Navigating Corporate America - Part 2

Black Women Navigating Corporate America - Part 2

The conversation got even hotter with the ladies - Candii - Erica - Shalya Forte - Chelsea. In part two, the ladies got vulnerable with their experiences with code switching, combating the angry black woman stereotype, and advocacy. This is a great listen for any black women in corporate America, as well as anyone who wants to be an ally to black women.

This episode will highlight:

  • Code Switching
  • Recruitment of diverse talent
  • Women in leadership
  • Sponsorship & Advocacy
  • Stereotypes Angry Black Woman

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Also connect with us on misspacklight.com to request to be a guest.

Sep 15, 202157:29
Black Women Navigating Corporate America - Part 1

Black Women Navigating Corporate America - Part 1

Candii was joined by three amazing black women - Erica Chestnut, Shalya Forte, and Cheslea Jackson to have a candid conversation about navigating corporate America as black women. We explored managing work during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protest, being the minority in the workplace, and dealing with microaggressions. This is truly an episode you don’t want to miss!

This episode will highlight:

  • Social injustice and the workplace
  • Emotional Tax
  • Showing up authentically
  • Natural Hair in corporate America

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Sep 08, 202142:57
Soul Story: Your Are The Prize - Christina Ford

Soul Story: Your Are The Prize - Christina Ford

Candii sat down with truly inspiring Christina Ford, author of You Are the Prize. We had a heart to heart chat about finding yourself, navigating life’s challenges from a growth perspective, moving from a victim to a victor, and dealing with the loss of a parent.

This episode will highlight:

  • Finding light in darkness
  • Coming into your own
  • When God’s says no
  • Navigating your single season

Engage with Christina on Instagram @christinadford & @youaretheprizebook. Check out her website christinaford.me. Buy her book online at Amazon or in stores at Barnes & Noble or Target.

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Sep 03, 202149:50
Black Blended Family - Bonus Dad

Black Blended Family - Bonus Dad

In honor of Father’s Day, we explored blended families from the bonus dad perspective. Candii sits down with Eric Payne podcast host and author of Dating After Divorce Survival Guide to share with us his journey of being a bonus dad.

This episode will highlight:

  • Dating someone with a child
  • Forming a bond with your bonus child
  • Barriers to blending families
  • Navigating your relationship with your bonus child after divorce

Check out Eric @ericlpayne & @datingafterdivorcesurvival on Instagram. Check out his podcast Dating After Divorce The Survival Guide on Spotify and Apple.

Follow us on Instagram for updates, DM us topics to discuss, and special content: @misspacklightincolor

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Jun 16, 202154:36
Black Blended Families - Blended & Loving It - Umeka Wright

Black Blended Families - Blended & Loving It - Umeka Wright

In the second episode of our series, Candii chats it up with Umeka Wright - Educator, Blogger, and Author of Blended & Loving It 30 day Devotional. We get into her story of how her and her husband navigated 15 years of blending their families.

This episode will highlight:

  • Steps to take at the beginning of blending a family
  • Navigating the extended blended family
  • What do the kids call the bonus parents?
  • Building bonds among the children

Check out Umeka @blendedandlovingit on Instagram. Check out her book Blended & Loving It 30 day Devotional on Amazon and Apple iBooks

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Jun 09, 202142:32
 Black Blended Families - Bonus Moms - Syan Newton Hymon

Black Blended Families - Bonus Moms - Syan Newton Hymon

Kicking off our third season, with a new series that explores black blended families.  In our first episode of the series, Candii sits down with her daughter's bonus mom Syan Newton Hymon, founder of Millennial Mentress a platform that helps professionals navigate their career.  Syan shares her personal journey of becoming a bonus mom, how she built a relationship with her bonus daughter,  and some of the challenges that she faced in her journey.  Bonus - Candii & Syan share how they navigated their relationship as bio mom and bonus mom.

This episode will highlight:

  • Building a relationship with your bonus child
  • How your spouse can assist in the transition
  • Tips for first time bonus mommies
  • Creating a new normal for blended families

Check out Syan @millennialmentress on Instagram

Jun 03, 202101:05:58
Soul Story: Paying It Forward  - Katara McCarty

Soul Story: Paying It Forward - Katara McCarty

Candii sits down to chat with Katara McCarty coach, speaker, author, and founder of Exhale, a wellness app for BIWOC . In this soul story, Katara takes us on her journey of growing up biracial, her adoption, being raised by a resilient black mother, and her life’s work of giving back to a community that has poured into her.  This discussion was so inspiring and a true testimony of the resilience of black women.

This episode will highlight:

  • Black women & community
  • Trusting the process
  • Focusing on your why
  • Achieving wellness

Check out Katara @kataramcarty and  https://www.kataramccarty.com/

Download her wellness app @exhaleapp

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Apr 08, 202142:00
Beautifully Black - Colorism in Current Culture
Apr 01, 202101:05:49
Beautifully Black - Our Bodies

Beautifully Black - Our Bodies

Introducing our latest series, Beautifully Black where we are diving into some of the issues that black women experience when it comes to their beauty. In this episode we dig into our bodies, with special guests, Sanarr & Alexis from But Content is Queen podcast. The conversation got extremely real with us ladies as we navigated societal body expectations, healthy body image, and how to change the narrative for the next generation. You don’t want to miss this one.  This episode will highlight:

  • Ideal body standards
  • Adultification of black girls
  • Black men role in black women body image
  • Body image and self-esteem

Check out But Content is Queen Instagram @butcontentisqueen

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Mar 18, 202101:13:05
Representation Matters - Black Women In Advertising - Asmirh Davis

Representation Matters - Black Women In Advertising - Asmirh Davis

We’re continuing with our newest theme Representation Matters, where we share stories of black women trailblazing in their roles, industries, and fields.  This week Candii sits down with Asmirh Davis - chief strategy officer at Majority and strategy lead on Refund to Defund campaign. We chat with Asmirh about how she navigated her career to the c-suite, the challenges she faced being a black woman in advertising, and what were some of the key lessons she learned on her journey. You don’t want to miss out all the major gems dropped in this episode.  This episode will highlight:

  • Facing unconscious bias in the workplace
  • Embracing your true self
  • Trusting your intuition
  • Finding purpose in your career

Check out the cause:

Defund to Refund

www.defund2refund.org

@defund2refund

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Mar 11, 202157:50
Representation Matters - Black Corporate Scientist - Dr. Rell Whitmore
Mar 03, 202131:56
The Real Black History - What We Can Learn From Our Ancestors?

The Real Black History - What We Can Learn From Our Ancestors?

In honor of Black History Month, we continue to explore the experiences of black women in America. In this episode we delve into what we can learn from our ancestors.  We have an in depth discussion with Dr. Cynthia King professor of Communication Studies that specializes in public speaking, African American rhetoric, race and media.  This was truly an inspiring and insightful conversation that highlighted lessons we can pull from the trauma, messages from our ancestors about who we are, and notes from their playbook on equal justice movements. You definitely want to check this episode out.

Black Rhetoric References:

Ain’t I Woman - Sojourner Truth

The Letter from Birmingham Jail - Martin Luther King

Books Referenced 

The Half Has Never Been Told - Edward Baptist


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Feb 24, 202148:09
The Real Black History Of Women

The Real Black History Of Women

In honor of Black History Month, we explore the experiences of black women in America. Unfortunately, black history has been white-washed.  We dig into the importance of knowing our real history, and how the false narratives have impacted us over the years.  We sit down with Dr. Veronica Newton professor of Sociology and African American studies to discuss these experiences.  We talk about why has black history been white-washed, European social constructs, stereotypes of black women, and debunking some myths that we have been told. This conversation is so important for us all.  Knowing where you come from, helps you to know where you are, and where you are going.  You don’t want to miss this one.

Dr. Veronica Newton Book Recommendations:

  • Eloquent Rage by Brittany Cooper
  • Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
  • Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
  • Black Liberation and Socialism by Ahmed Shawki
  • But Some of Us Are Brave by Hull, Scott and Smith

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Feb 17, 202101:13:48
 Black To Love - Black Men and Women Talk Together

Black To Love - Black Men and Women Talk Together

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we complete this series with black men and women finally having a conversation together.  RJ Hodges, Jasen Hayes, Aisha Jones, and Vonda Miles represented our black men and women in our discussion. In addition, we were joined by Jamie and Brittany, two mental health therapists and podcasters of Melanin Perspective. They helped to shine light on the mental health point of view of navigating relationships. Things got juicy as we discussed expectations vs. values,  what should and shouldn’t go down on the second date, and what really matters to get black to love. Major gems were dropped in this one, you don’t want to miss it.

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Feb 10, 202155:26
 Black To Love - Married Couple Speak Part II

Black To Love - Married Couple Speak Part II

This episode we pick back up our conversation with our married couples - Jimmy & Dionna Maddox  and Kamel & Lashawnda Goffin. We explore deeper how our ancestral history impacts our views of marriage. We also dig into generational trauma as a factor in how we navigate relationships and even parent our kids.  The conversation gets hotter! Check it out.

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Feb 03, 202127:48
Black To Love: Married Couples Speak Part I

Black To Love: Married Couples Speak Part I

In this episode we get deeper into the discussion around building black families. We were joined by two power couples Jimmy & Dionna Maddox  and Kamel & Lashawnda Goffin. Our two couples share their recipe for building stronger families. We get into roles, raising children, and evolving within your marriage. They offer up some advice for the singles. The couples dropped some major gems you don’t want to miss.

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Jan 27, 202136:10
Black To Love - Black Men Speak Part II

Black To Love - Black Men Speak Part II

In part II Black To Love:  Black Men Speak.  We continue our conversation with our black men - Keith Sagers, Travis Jones, and Derek Jackson to discuss getting back to love.  We discussed materialism, gender roles, tradition and how that all impacts our relationships. The fellas then wrap up with a message to black women. This is a must listen!

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Jan 25, 202145:40
Black To Love: Black Men Speak

Black To Love: Black Men Speak

In our second episode of our series - Black To Love.  We are joined by three black kings  - Keith Sagers, Travis Jones, and Derek Jackson to discuss getting back to love.  We explore dating expectations, honesty, generational trauma, and how all that plays into challenges between black men and women. We also dive into what’s needed for healing in our relationships. This is a must listen!

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Jan 20, 202140:36
Black To Love: Black Women Speak

Black To Love: Black Women Speak

Our first episode of our second season we kick off with a new series - Black To Love.  We are joined by some beautiful black ladies - Lachante, Nichelle, and Jamesa as we navigate black love from their perspective.  We discuss values, stereotypes, mental health and how that plays into some dating challenges for black women. We also dig into black families and how we can make them stronger. This is a must listen!

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Jan 13, 202101:11:42
Soul Story: I Almost Died During Childbirth

Soul Story: I Almost Died During Childbirth

Our last episode of the season and of our series - Melanin & Motherhood!  Shalya Forte -  advertising executive joins us with a very emotional story of how she almost died during and after her childbirth. She shares with us her experience, what she did to protect herself, and what things you should look out for in your birthing journey.  Maternal mortality is plaguing our melanin mothers and we have to fix it. You don’t want to miss this one!

Dec 09, 202001:00:06
Melanin & Motherhood - Soul Story: Navigating Trauma and Challenges - Imani Aieshah
Dec 03, 202043:49
Melanin Motherhood - Soul Story: Single Motherhood - Vonda Mone

Melanin Motherhood - Soul Story: Single Motherhood - Vonda Mone

This week we continue our series Melanin & Motherhood as we dive into navigating single motherhood. We are joined by Vonda Mone - media journalist and blogger to get real about the challenges, self-care, and dating struggles.

Dec 02, 202038:59
Melanin Motherhood - Soul Story: My Adoption Journey - Nicole Long

Melanin Motherhood - Soul Story: My Adoption Journey - Nicole Long

Welcome to our series Melanin & Motherhood as we navigate the stories of black mothers. We’re launching the series exploring adoption for National Adoption Month. We’re joined by Nicole Long - entrepreneur,  as she sits down with Candii to discuss her personal adoption journey. Nicole shares with us what led her down the adoption path, the highs and lows of adoption, and what you should know before you start the process.

Nov 18, 202029:07
Melanin and Manifesting - Crystal Foote

Melanin and Manifesting - Crystal Foote

Crystal Foote, manifesting coach and entrepreneur sits down with Candii to discuss manifesting.  We will get to the nitty gritty of what manifesting is, how it can change your life, and assist in maintaining positive mental health

Nov 10, 202042:44
Soul Story: How Spirituality Birthed Healing & Purpose - Katrina Johnson

Soul Story: How Spirituality Birthed Healing & Purpose - Katrina Johnson

Candii welcomes Katrina Johnson, founder of Mantra Mugs to share her soul story.  Katrina will share how spirituality helped her navigate being a 2x Cancer survivor and was a the catalyst for purpose.  

Oct 28, 202033:53
Black Women & Breast Cancer

Black Women & Breast Cancer

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, we sat down with Ryland Gore - Breast Surgeon Oncologist.  Things get real as Dr. G  shares with us the importance of breast cancer awareness for black women. We dig into why black women have a higher death rate among women, what preventive measures we can take, and how self-care is so important to our health.

Oct 21, 202036:60
Soul Story: Anxiety & Depression - Joy Woodson

Soul Story: Anxiety & Depression - Joy Woodson

Today Candii is joined by her sister Joy, journalist and communication director. Joy will share her story of how she navigated anxiety to find her place of calm.
Oct 14, 202036:42
Black Women & Mental Health

Black Women & Mental Health

Candii is joined by special guest Faith Broussard Cade, mental health therapist, to dive into mental health with black women. We will discuss some of the negative stigmas with mental health among the black community, generational trauma, and some solutions of how black women can thrive with self-care. 

Oct 07, 202042:01
The Invisible Story of Violence Against Black Women: Domestic Violence

The Invisible Story of Violence Against Black Women: Domestic Violence

Candii is joined by special guest Cameisha Barnes, veteran social worker, to discuss domestic violence against black women. We will dig into why domestic abuse against black women isn’t as heavily discussed, and what are some of the contributors to this serious issue.

Sep 30, 202027:02
The Invisible Story of Violence Against Black Women - Kim Jackson

The Invisible Story of Violence Against Black Women - Kim Jackson

Candii is joined by special guest Kim Jackson, minister and candidate for Georgia State Senate, to continue the conversation on police violence against black women. We will explore why black women’s stories aren’t as highly publicized and what policy changes can be made to combat the violence. 

Sep 23, 202027:41
The Invisible Story of Violence Against Black Women - Police Brutality

The Invisible Story of Violence Against Black Women - Police Brutality

In our very first podcast, Candii is joined by special guest Lauren Johnson, an anchor and reporter, to discuss police violence against black women. We will explore why black women’s stories aren’t as highly publicized and how we can combat these challenges.

Sep 14, 202042:47