A Shot of Melanin Michelle

On todays episode I am giving you an update as to where I have been, what's the future for this podcast as well as giving you June`s artist and song of the month.

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Artist and song of the month
Artist: Jon Vinyl
Song: Pressure remix ( feat Kenyon Dixon)
JON VINYL's SOCIALS
Website: https://jonvinyl.com/en-ca
Instagram: @Jon.Vinyl
Twitter: @jonvinyl
Facebook : Jon Vinyl 
YouTube: Jon Vinyl - YouTube

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Content creators I have mentioned on todays episode
Charismaggie: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisMaggieTV
The Lewis girls: https://www.youtube.com/@LewisGirls
Dennis from steph and den: https://www.youtube.com/@stephandden
Tanya Hayles: Black moms Connection ( Instagram: @blackmomsconnections)
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To wrap up International women's month we have the Author Christina Williams, one of the authors of the wonderful book 'We rise in power'. We discuss the book, being an author the book launching event and so much more.

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Instagram: @Christina_williams_author
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Twitter: CJWilliams13
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On todays episode .In honor of international women's month, I speak about a few women in Canada that have made a contribution to Canada and left an impact. I also share with you a few testimony of the authors from the book "We rise in power".
March Artists and song of the month: Zenesoul ft D1Wav- If I lie
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Follow Zenesoul on her socials
Instagram: @zenesoul
Youtube: @Zenesoulmusic ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK8xg3ebSo-BPQNz2NvRPpA )
Website: https://www.zenesoul.com/
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In Honor or Black History month and the Day of love ( valentines day of course) I have my fiancé on the podcast as we discuss our journey in love as well as give some advice for those that are single and words of encouragement for those going through a season.
The artist and song of the month is : THEHONESTGUY feat Naja- My Pleasure
If you are looking to hear all the songs of the month, I've created a playlist on Spotify---> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ITAnkvUhHGd1bwRDqCUxW?si=b470a44a05654d8a

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With Interest rates continuing to rise , many first time homebuyers worry that they've been iced out of the housing market. Moreover its getting harder to qualify. What about those that own homes looking to sell, is now a good time to sell? On todays episode I have Jayden Kennedy a realtor located here in Ontario as she discusses all things real estate. Lets get you set up so you can get the keys to some property.
If you looking to buy or sell and youre looking for a realtor or you just want to Follow Jayden Kennedy you can find her on her social media page:
Tiktok: @jaydenkennedyrealestate (3)Jayden Kennedy R/E Broker 🇨🇦 (@jaydenkennedyrealestate) | TikTok
Instagram: @jaydenkennedyrealestate JAYDEN KENNEDY (@jaydenkennedyrealestate) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook: (3) Jayden Kennedy Real Estate | Oshawa ON | Facebook
Telephone number: 289-943-7934
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In this first episode of the new year , I reviews the worldly event of 2022 as well as reflects on past episodes. I discuss the lessons she learned as a podcaster and what my vision is for the new year.
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The artist of the month of January 2023 is none other than Jessie Woo.
Jessie Woo ( Legal name Jessica Juste) is a Haitian-American comedienne, media personality and singer, originally from Montréal, Canada. She became a viral sensation on social media through her comedic alter ego. She's been on shows such as Love and Hip hop Miami , Nick Cannon Wildin out, Dish nation and so much more.
This is a first ever where I have two songs of the month
Jessie Woo- Take ControlJessie Woo- Laid Up
I created a Spotify playlist with the songs of the month that you can listen to:
Listen to the mix: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59cihFbesRFFsrOf63muMe?si=a4fac05da1014303
Follow Jessie Woo on all of her social media platforms
Instagram: @thejessiewoo [https://www.instagram.com/thejessiewoo/?hl=en]Tik Tok: @theejessiewoo [ https://www.tiktok.com/@theejessiewoo]Website: https://www.thisisjessiewoo.com/new-index
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Re-listen to the episodes that I highlighted in this episode;
Politicians be poli-ticking featuring Chid Suzan
Its all about the Benjamin's baby- Feat Reni
BMK- Black Moms Killing it- Feat Tanya Hayles
Here's to great dads- Feat Adam Ali
Recap shall we? - Feat Paula

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Sources
https://globalnews.ca/news/9297069/toronto-rent-prices-october-2022/
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/12/08/world/brittney-griner-russia-ukraine-news
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/nursing-shortages-hospital-problems-gta-1.6492274
https://www.toronto.com/news/support-pours-in-for-family-of-late-toronto-nurse-who-died-by-suicide/article_83f2379f-24d1-567f-a504-8a3bd0a6029c.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bill-124-ministry-documents-staffing-crisis-1.6708312
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bankman-fried-ftx-plea-1.6702094
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