This Womanist Work Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In our season one finale episode, we are joined by Watering Hole Media's Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Allison. Ashley helps us break down steps for navigating life post-2024 general election. She encourages us to become clear and fortify our beliefs so we can stand ten toes down when needed, especially in our day-to-day interactions. She also calls on us to lean on the fact that our ancestors survived times such as this. We share what we are looking forward to in 2025, and we want to hear from you, so make sure you join the group chat and let us know on social media!

Additional links related to this episode: 

1. Watering Hole Media is a social impact media project seeking to open minds, activate change, and win for the people

2. "Serene Compassion" by John and Denise Carmody is an evaluation of Buddhist thought and practice from a Christian point of view

3. "Spiritual Vision" by Nadra Nittle explores bell hooks' writings on Christianity, Buddhism, and feminism

A few of Ashley's favorite preachers:

4. TD Jakes' sermon The Conception of Faith, Sarah Jakes Roberts (daughter of TD Jakes), and Otis Moss 

5. "Listening When Parts Speak: A Practical Guide to Healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy and Ancestor Wisdom" by Tamala Floyd

6. Hermeneutics of suspicion (definition courtesy of The Cambridge Companion to Liberation Theology) is employed with a Womanist Theology lens by Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, Eboni Marshall Turman, and Monica Coleman

7. A clip of Ashley standing ten toes down as a Christian from CNN

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Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Now that we are past the election and getting ready for the holiday season, we are returning for our full episode with Mama Sheryl! Sheryl Thomas-Washburn joins Kelli and Kendra to share more about how she got to where she is today. Mama Sheryl is Meg's mom, and she brings a whole lotta recipes for us to take with us. She starts by sharing her journey from a Christian Baptist church to her spiritual awakening; she shares tips for navigating one's spiritual journey, especially when you do not have community, and what it's like being in an interfaith relationship. Mama Sheryl also describes raising a queer daughter while connected to a fairly conservative church. Don't get punched in the face, because she just looks this cute. She will square up! 

Additional links related to this episode: 

1. Mama Sheryl makes her first appearance on Bonus Ep. 3- "If You're Not Uncomfortable, You're Not Doing the Work" with Sheryl Thomas-Washburn. Make sure you listen to this episode to hear all of her tips and tricks for JEDI work in today's society. 

2. "A Course in Miracles" is a unique spiritual self-study program designed to awaken us to the truth of our oneness with God and Love

3. Mama Sheryl mentions how impactful the spiritual guidance she received at the Centers for Spiritual Living was to her. Check them out here!

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This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Make sure you grab your church hanky for this episode! This week's guest, Tanika Harris, takes us on a journey as she shares her experiences as a church girl throughout the years, describes what it means to be a recovering people pleaser, and offers some loving critiques for the Black Church. She even closes us out in a beautiful prayer that will surely have YOU feeling the holy ghost. 

Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going! You'll also get to see a few photos of the crew from their JustUs Youth days in New York City. 

This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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In this bonus episode, hosts Kelli and Kendra unpack the Black tax they referenced at the end of Episode 3- "You ARE That Man" (click here to listen to the last full episode if you haven't heard it yet). You'll also hear Kelli talk about how impactful Melissa Harris-Perry's research on the Black tax has been for her over the years, Kendra gives a shout-out to Ramit Sethi's work on living a rich life, and they share how the Black tax's influence has evolved given their changing life circumstances. How has the Black tax impacted you? Join us in the group chat and share your responses

Looking for more information about the Black tax? Check out these resources:

1. Ramit Sethi (Instagram, @ramit)
2. Dasha Kennedy (Instagram, @thebrokeblackgirl)
3. The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America I Shawn Rochester I TEDxNewHaven (YouTube)
4. Bloomsberg Businessweek I Carol Massar & Tim Stenovec I The Black Tax (Podcast)
5. WYPR I Maureen Harvie & Melissa Gerr I "The Black Tax" argues African Americans are overtaxed and underserved (Podcast)
6. CUNY TV I The New York Times Close Up with Sam Roberts I The Black Tax, Jimmy Breslin (YouTube)
7. ESSENCE I Kimberly Wilson I Rachel Rodgers is Charting a Path for All Black Women to Become Millionaires  (Article)
8. Free, regular credit checks (https://www.freecreditreport.com) 

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This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

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This week, This Womanist Work hits the road! In this episode, Kelli and Kendra are joined by their good sis Dr. Chiyah A Lawrence, who co-created the vision and visuals for the podcast, their producer, Leatra, and their social media manager, Meg, in person in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard. From the (not) "Eco-Lodge" in Martha's Vineyard, these three reminisce about where they started with creating this show, catch up on their plans for this girl's trip, discuss Jordan Chiles' medal fiasco, and realize that maybe each of us is that man after all? 

Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going! 

This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast for former church girls who woke up one day and realized that life was bigger than what Big Mama and the Bible say.  

In this episode, Kelli and Kendra discuss succession planning in personal, professional, and political spaces, how Black women are leading the charge on staying ready to mobilize for political power, and who is really ready for a revolution. Finally, get into Kendra's article published on the website For Harriet in 2014 about the significance of collective care for Black women: http://www.forharriet.com/2014/03/what-self-care-means-to-me-i-can-do-bad.html

Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going! 

This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast for former church girls who woke up one day and realized that life was bigger than what Big Mama and the Bible say.  

In this episode, Kelli and Kendra discuss the social media comments about Montgomery, Alabama's mayor, Steven Reed, their early days in the hip-hop haven of Clinton Hills, Brooklyn, in the '90s, and how important critique is when you want the best for someone. Or, something, when it comes to this country.

Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going! 

This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast for former church girls who woke up one day and realized that life was bigger than what Big Mama and the Bible say.  

In this episode, you will meet the hosts, Kelli King-Jackson, ACC & Kendra Ross, PhD, learn how they are connected, and hear them talk in real time about how they could even be kin. Shoutout to Youngstown, Ohio!

Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going! 

This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast hosted by Kelli King-Jackson, ACC, and Kendra Ross, PhD. The hosts invite you into their group chat as they talk about faith, f(r)amily, community, politics, and pop culture. They don't believe in leaving any Black woman behind so all are invited into the conversation!
 
In each episode, our hosts invite you to join them as they reflect on what's poppin' in their group chat and dive into various topics that come up from them or their invited guest(s). You will hear from familiar voices, such as friends who are already in their many IRL group chats, or new friends doing dope work in the community. 
 
Follow the show on Instagram @thiswomanistwork to keep the group chat conversations going. Join us in the group chat every other Sunday for new episodes. 
 
This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, PhD, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross. 

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Kelli and Kendra continue their conversation on Black women's reproductive health. This week they are joined by Regina Townsend, founder of The Broken Brown Egg. This organization exists to empower, inform, and advocate for those questioning or experiencing the impact of infertility, with an emphasis on the Black experience of it. Regina shares her fertility journey, how she started the Broken Brown Egg, how she's feeling today, given our current political climate, and how our ancestral cultural genius inspires her work. You'll also hear Regina describe her 'mental health kit,' and we invite you to share in the group chat on social media what you have in yours! Kendra offers a new takeaway question for us, which honors ourselves and our bodies. 

P.S. Make sure you listen to the FULL episode because Regina blesses us with a recap of her book, Make IF Make Sense: Putting Words to the Feels of Infertility, and how you can join her community of women navigating their fertility journeys together.

Content warning: if you want to protect your peace and are sensitive to discussions about reproductive health issues and/or medical maltreatment and poor bedside manner, please take good care of yourself as you listen to this episode, and feel free to use the resources shared below

Additional links related to this episode: 

1. Find the Broken Brown Egg here: Instagram and Website

2. Grab your copy of Regina Townsend's book, Make IF Make Sense: Putting Words to the Feels of Fertility

3. Check out Chocolate Brides' Instagram page, the magazine Regina mentions in the episode that inspired her development of the Broken Brown Egg

4. Dr. Rev. Stacy Edwards Dunn, Regina's sister in the fight and founder of Fertility for Colored Girls

5. Learn more about Fertility for Colored Girls

6. The Cade Foundation, an organization Regina mentions in the episode whose mission is to serve the needs of families battling infertility through information and financial support

7. Resolve is The National Infertility Association

8. Therapy for Black Girls, a Dr. Joy Harden Bradford podcast, has several episodes on Black women and reproductive health. We've linked them on our social media! 

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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