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

Thank You So Much to everyone who voted for SOUL Vibrant in the 2025 Women's Podcaster Awards! Voting is now closed. I truly appreciate you all and will keep you up to date on the results. ;-)

*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

Social-@adriannearchie

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

There are SO many things I can say about the amazing experience that is "Sinners". Coogler and his team did a brilliant job of illustrating a supernatural take on the complexity of living in this country. And with it being Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to explore how it impacts our mental wellbeing. Join Me, as I highlight key points I received after watching the movie. *THIS Episode Contains SPOILERS!! if you haven't seen it yet*

Podcast musical intro produced by : Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

Lizzie Berchie ft. Kofi Stone

Social- @lizzieberchie , @kofistone_

Zo! ft. Nicolas Ryan Gant

Social-@zo3three5ive , @ghettofalsetto

SOUL Vibrant is a nominee for the 2025 Women's Podcaster Awards!!!

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May is National Masturbation Month and I hope you Cum in peace. Remember our Bodies are Not a Political Playground! Yet, why does society care so much about what we choose to do with it? Lets begin to unpack some of the reasons why the stigma and taboo of sexual wellness exist.

Podcast musical intro produced by : Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

SUCH

Social- @iamsuch

Elmiene ft Leon Thomas

Social-@elmiene , @leonthomas

SOUL Vibrant is a nominee for the 2025 Women's Podcaster Awards!!!

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SOUL Vibrant is Back and I missed ya'll! Its truly a JOY to be back on the mic. Chile?! This World is trying to make us lose our minds. And using every trick in the oppressive playbook to do so. But DO NOT let them bait you! We creatin' and holdin' onto our JOY ova Here.

Podcast musical intro produced by : Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

Chloe Martini (Janelle Monae' Ft. Miguel Remix)

Social- @chloemartiniofficial

Full Crate (Aaliyah remix Pt. 2)

Social-@fullcrate

SOUL Vibrant is a nominee for the 2025 Women's Podcaster Awards!!!

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We all have the ability to hold space to care about, discuss, and critique the world around us. But why are folks carrying on like that is difficult to understand. Every nuance, context, and historical reference matters. Using the concepts of Duality and Self-reflection, Let's Talk about It. From personal wellness to politics of the world, I'm Long overdue to talk More ShXt!

Podcast musical intro produced by : Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

Threetwenty

Social- @threetwenty_ncs

Omar

Social-@omar_lyefook

SOUL Vibrant will return on May 3rd 2025 !

Closing out Women's History Month with an interview like no other. I gave them their flowers but hear directly from them. Come inside the group chat as me and my girls discuss black womanhood, friendship, and self love in 2025.

Podcast musical intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy

Musical highlight artists:

Little Simz ft. Cleo Sol

Social- @littlesimz @gyallikeclee

Tank and the Bangas

Social-@tankandthebangas