Hollywood loves Black culture—the music, the slang, the aesthetics—but when it comes to truly celebrating Black wins, the support gets real quiet. In this episode, I break down how Hollywood continues to tokenize Black actors and directors while refusing to see us as fully human. From limiting roles that box us into slaves, drug dealers, and hyper sexualized stereotypes, to the unspoken demand for white validation, this industry thrives on our creativity but resists our elevation. I also highlight disruptors like Ryan Coogler, who are changing the game by refusing to conform to Hollywood’s racist frameworks and instead centering Black stories with power, depth, and dignity. This is a conversation about systemic racism, representation, and why our wins are still treated as threats.

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Canada likes to call itself kind, polite, and inclusive — but for Black women growing up here, the story is more complicated. In this episode, I sit down with Mindful and Nana, two incredible Black women, to unpack the truths that often go unspoken.

We talk about:

• Micro-aggressions and the emotional labor of navigating everyday life
• Workplace realities, code-switching, and setting boundaries
• The myths that Canada “isn’t that bad” compared to other countries
• How silence and denial perpetuate anti-Blackness
• Survival, healing, and reclaiming our voices

This conversation is raw, honest, and unapologetic — a space to name the challenges, reflect on personal experiences, and demand accountability.

Listener reflection questions throughout the episode encourage you to:

• Examine how you’ve responded to anti-Blackness
• Recognize the impact of micro-aggressions
• Reflect on boundaries and self-worth

If you’re ready to confront the uncomfortable truths and honor Black voices in Canada, this episode is for you.

Tune in, reflect, and reclaim the conversation.

Confidence doesn’t always inspire — sometimes it exposes insecurities. In this episode, Laila reflects on how powerful women can act as mirrors, sharing her personal journey from insecurity to self-love using Beyoncé as an example. A conversation about projection, inner work, and why you should never dim your shine.