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Melanin Queen's Organics presents the Queen Series ™ Podcast, the #1 podcast for women's empowerment in Toronto. Hosted by CEO/Founder Elayna Christine, this podcast is a platform for women of color to discuss topics surrounding self-love, self-care, and all things positivity. We believe that Queens run the world and the most beautiful gift we can give one another is love and light. Consider this your weekly podcast for all things motivational. Follow us on instagram @thequeenseriespodcast F ...
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****TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains potentially distressing material***** "Facing my fears has been my new life mantra. Don't allow fear to cripple you into a slow coma. Tell yourself that you can do it daily. Push yourself, because you're worth it" -Jodianne Beckford. We tend to underestimate the work that comes along with growth and healin…
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Expression is the process of making known one’s thoughts and feelings. The ability for us as individuals to express requires a certain level of self-awareness, which develops more and more with time. Poet, singer/songwriter, author Kish Writes has harnessed her self-awareness and expression through her work and art, but what was her journey to find…
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There's such a taboo in our community surrounding asking for help -- no matter how small or big the ask is. Societal pressures and stigmas surrounding the Strong Black Woman (SBW) phenomenon and also cultural implications have made it difficult to call on our counterparts for assistance. But the truth of the matter is, asking for help is not only n…
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Less than 3.5% of 80,000 financial planners in the United States are black/latino. Further, extensive research shows that there is a jarring lack of financial literacy within the black and latino communities. There is a persistent racial financial literacy gap that exists and Financial Strategist Nechelle, founder of Money Basics, is here to addres…
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Success isn't something that happens overnight, and in fact; an indication of success doesn't always include how many M's you've got hiding in your bank account. The truth about success is that we get to define and say what makes us successful and what doesn't. On this episode of the Queen Series Podcast Host Elayna Christine talks about the top th…
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Here's a behind the scene's update on the projects in the works! #AMPLIFYHER2020 Listen Canada, there’s an elephant in the room, and the SisterTalk Leadership Academy & Group is on a mission to address it. Gone are the days where we shy away from the conversations that make us uncomfortable, silence marginalized voices, and passively reject the sha…
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Personal and professional growth in life is necessary but undoubtedly difficult. In fact, the process can be particularly hard for entrepreneurs who must make time and space for business growth and self development at the same time. But, what happens at that beautiful, albeit messy, intersection of personal and professional growth? CEO of Monoxide,…
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Work-life balance is a concept that we've heard time and time again. In theory, it's the act of dedicating equal time to living the life you deserve and working on the life you'd like to build. But what happens when the lines are blurred between the two and the definition of balance is hijacked by the commercial market? Many struggle with understan…
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She's back! Queen @shukura.c has some big news that she'd like to share since her last visit with the Queen Series. This episode, Shukura sits down with Elayna Christine to talk about her biggest transformation yet and gets into what led her to choosing this path. As you remember, Shukura's first visit on the Queen Series talked all about persisten…
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Episode 11 - IN STUDIO You Say He's Just a Friend ... (Re)defining Relationships with Ama Vee
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As our minds begin to awaken and our awareness of the world around us is brought to the forefront of our consciousness, our desire for a deeper connection with those around us is stronger than ever before. Thus, defining the connections that we make with others is not only complicated but complex. Ama-Vee and Elayna challenge the current definition…
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Ouuu Finally! The LIVE podcast is up! The Queen Series Podcast was on the red carpet at the 37th annual Harry Jerome Awards - an event recognized as the most prestigious national awards gala in the Afro-Canadian community. Host Elayna Christine sat down with Trailblazer Award recipient, Paulette Senior, CEO of the Canadian Women's Foundation to dis…
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Shukura Clarke is a passionate entrepreneur with big dreams and even more ideas. Last Summer, she created Issa Sisterhood, a podcast all about the black experience for women of color in Toronto. After completing her first season with her co-hosts, she decided to hit the pause button on the project --a decision that proved to be a very difficult one…
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Unlearning is learning to think, behave, or perceive differently, when there are already beliefs, behaviors, or assumptions in place (that get in the way), at either the individual or the organizational level. The unlearning process can be a very difficult one especially when said behaviors are passed down generationally. Queen, researcher, activis…
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In this special episode, @ElaynaChrisitine sits down with Sonia Aimy, singer/songwriter, and the Executive Director of the African Women Acting to dissect the art of making music from the spirit and to discuss the upcoming African Women Acting Festival. The 4th edition of the AWA Festival 2019 presented by the African Women Acting organization cele…
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Affirmations work wonders for self-confidence, self motivation, and manifestations. As we increasingly familiarize ourselves with the power of the tongue, we often seek guidance from others to help us develop what we want to affirm in our lives. While this is a great start to building from within, it can also be one that is a complicated and confus…
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The journey of being connected with self isn’t one that happens overnight. In fact, it takes time (and lots of it) to even begin to understand its importance and power in our lives. Thedesire to become more self-aware can hit like a ton of bricks for some and for others --not hit at all. For Zakiya, the desire to learn more and become more self-con…
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Join host @ElaynaChristine as she sits down with Actress/Model Tasheena Laudelle as they discuss the importance of inclusion in the Entertainment industry. In a performative industry, how can we ensure that our development from within isn't lost? Listen in as we explore and navigate the ways in which we as women of color and black women are impacte…
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This week on the #1 Podcast for Women's Empowerment, host @ElaynaChristine talks about all things affirmations. What they are, why we use them, and 11 affirmations that you may us to contribute to better overall wellness. Elayna breaks each down one-by-one and encourages you to write em' down, share them, and send her some of your favorites. Got an…
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Host Elayna Christine sits down with Victoria aka "Ama-Vee, to discuss how the power of forgiveness jump started her journey towards mental and physical healing. Ama-Vee talks about how she recognized the need to forgive herself, and others, in order to embark on her healing process and what others can do to start their process as well **emphasis o…
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Being your own boss sounds great --flexible hours, extended lunch breaks, and optimum work life balance, but it comes with its fair deal of challenges --profit margins, return on investment, and a great deal of trial and error. Regardless of the risk and reward, the biggest challenge to becoming your own boss is overcoming the fear to start. Host E…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Queen Series Podcast with your host @ElaynaChristine. She breaks down her purpose for starting the podcast and discusses the TWO WORDS that changed her life! Visit us www.thequeenseries.melaninqueens.comFOLLOW @TheQueenSeriesPodcast @ElaynaChristine @MelaninQueensOrganics--- Support this podcast: https://pod…
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