In this progressive age of anti-intellectualism, consumerism, disinformation, and hatred, It is essential to live as our authentic selves. Openly celebrating our creativity, identity, and culture is revolutionary and makes us human. However, being authentic is strenuous on an individual's well-being and self-worth. Especially, when we witness conformity and mediocrity get rewarded. As we celebrate the month of June through Black Music, Pride, Caribbean heritage, and the beginning of summer, reclaim your Ancestral authenticity. Reclaim your COOL.

Podcast musical intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

Kirby

social- @singkirbysing

D'Smoke

Social- @dsmoke7

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*The next episode of SOUL Vibrant will release on June 21st, 2025*

What better way to close out Mental Health Awareness and National Masturbation Month than highlighting the importance of TOUCH to our wellbeing. Receiving inadequate physical contact or touch deprivation leads to serious issues in social connection, communication, intimacy, and mental health. For the past 20yrs, Versandra Kennebrew has dedicated herself to addressing this epidemic as a motivational speaker, healing artist, and holistic health educator. Join me as I interview Ms. Kennebrew to learn all about the wellness of touch. Podcast musical intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

Rahbi

social- @rahbiraw

Terrace Martin ft. Alex Isley

Social- @terracemartin @lovealexisley

Versandra Kennebrew:

Website: https://www.optimallivingretreats.com/

Social- @optimallivingretreats

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I love me some Black folks, but Black America has a MAJOR Problem! It's interesting how money, power, and privilege are essential to maintaining white supremacy but are seen as "tools" of liberation in black men's hands. This ain't no gender wars, it's oppression in blackface. ABUSE IS NEVER OKAY! We CANNOT build community or fight for liberation with individuals who intentionally cause harm or force control. Please don't lose yourself in this toxic, corrupt, red-pill violence on the internet. We deserve a better community/better world that provides support, protection, and accountability. Podcast musical intro produced by : Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

Anderson Paak ft. JID, Noname, and Jay Rock

Social- @anderson._paak , @nonamehiding , @jidsv @jayrock

Adrianne Archie

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A few Resources for Survivors:

1. Ujima : National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community https://ujimacommunity.org/
2. Justice for Black Girls https://www.justiceforblackgirls.com/
3. Survivors Sanctuary Me TOO Programming https://sanctuary.metoomvmt.org/

SOUL Vibrant is a nominee for the 2025 Women's Podcaster Awards!!! Please vote for me in the "News and Entertainment " Category Here: https://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-voting