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Late Bloomers

Late Bloomers

By: Ria
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Welcome to Late Bloomers, hosted by RIA, where we explore taboo topics and life lessons often learned later in life. Join us for candid conversations that inspire and empower you to embrace your unique journey, proving it’s never too late to thrive!

© 2025 Late Bloomers Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Interwoven Roots: A Conversation with Tony Hynes

    Interwoven Roots: A Conversation with Tony Hynes
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Tony Hynes, Ph.D. an educator, author, and advocate. Adopted by two moms in the 1990s, Tony shares insights from his journey as an interracial adoptee and his work supporting adoptive families. Our conversation explores identity, family, and cultural competency.

    Connect with Tony!

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/tony_hy

    The Son With Two Moms: https://a.co/d/6sTcwdO

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Check Yo Breasts with Uzoamaka Osameka

    Check Yo Breasts with Uzoamaka Osameka
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Uzoamaka Osameka is a health equity advocate and multidisciplinary creative dedicated to empowering communities and transforming systems of care. As Programs & Community Lead at TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, she oversees the BELONG and SAMBAI initiatives, serves on the Young Women’s Advisory Board, and co-hosts SAMBAI Speaks, a monthly web series on BlackDoctor.org reaching over 6,000 viewers per episode.

    With a B.S. in Health and Rehabilitative Sciences from East Stroudsburg University and a degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Uzo brings over a decade of experience in healthcare administration, therapy, and applied behavior analysis.

    Also a visual artist, her work—centered on healing, freedom, and resilience—has been featured across TOUCH platforms and at the Harlem Fine Arts Show in partnership with Graphite House. Through both advocacy and art, Uzo creates spaces of comfort, visibility, and joy for the communities she serves.

    Check out the links below!

    TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance

    Love of My Gurls

    SAMBAI Speaks – Cancer Grand Challenges

    Know Your Lemons – 12 Signs of Breast Cancer

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    42 mins
  • Progress, Not Perfection with Cari Harris

    Progress, Not Perfection with Cari Harris
    Oct 19 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Cari Harris, MS, PMP— an entrepreneur and environmental justice advocate. Cari shares her journey of merging strategy with purpose through her work at The Claude C. Thornton Foundation and The Butterfly Effect. We talk about building community, driving regional impact through collaboration, and the power of using your skills to create meaningful change.

    Connect with Cari!


    The Claude C. Thornton Foundation Website: thecctfoundation.org/gbci


    The Butterfly Effect Website: tbeffect.co


    Instagram: instagram.com/strategicallycari


    YouTube: CCTFoundation


    2025 Greater Baltimore Climate Summit: thecctfoundation.org/events/greater-baltimore-climate-summit



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    54 mins
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