10 episodes
DG Speaks: Thoughts + Talks Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes
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4.9 • 9 Ratings
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Welcome to DG Speaks: Thoughts + Talks, a podcast where you'll hear weekly conversations with diverse voices from various industries including pop culture, wellness, food, tech, travel, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes, this podcast is all about bringing you insightful discussions on a variety of interesting topics. From interviews with up-and-coming entrepreneurs to deep dives into the latest pop culture trends, DG Speaks has got you covered. No matter what your interests are, you're sure to find something you'll love on this podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dgspeaks/support
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The Horror Movie Night Cookbook: A Spine-Tingling Interview with Author Richard S. Sargent
Join me for a spine-tingling episode of the DG Speaks: Thought + Talks podcast, as I interview Richard S. Sargent, author of "The Horror Movie Night Cookbook!" In this episode, Sargent shares his passion for horror films and creative cooking, and how he combined the two to create a unique cookbook that is perfect for any horror movie night. Sargent's book is filled with delicious recipes that are inspired by classic horror films, and he shares some of his favorites with us during the interview. Tune in to discover how Sargent's childhood memories of watching Chiller Theatre with his mom inspired him to create this one-of-a-kind cookbook.
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Avoiding Toxic Positivity and Being Authentic with Cortney McDermott
This week on Talks + Thoughts, join us for an enlightening conversation with award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and mind-body expert Cortney McDermott. Our topic of discussion is Toxic Positivity, a concept that Cortney explores in her upcoming book "Give Yourself Permission." We will talk about what it is, how to avoid it, and how to live an abundant life by being your authentic self. Cortney's expertise in the field of self-development and business strategy has been recognized by mainstream media such as Inc., Women’s Health, SUCCESS, and The Huffington Post. Tune in to gain valuable insights on disrupting old patterns of behavior, growing healthy businesses, and unlocking your full potential.
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Stop Saying Crazy with Juliet Kuehnle
Today, we're all about keeping it real and talking mental health! So, get ready for an amazing episode, because we have a very special guest joining us today. Meet Juliet Kuehnle, the founder of Sun Counseling & Wellness, a private practice with two locations in Charlotte, North Carolina. Juliet is a National Board Certified Counselor and the author of the fantastic new book, "Who You Callin’ Crazy?!: The Journey from Stigma to Therapy." We're pumped to dive into the topic of STOP SAYING CRAZY! and learn why it's so important to eliminate those misused words from our vocabulary, and end the stigma surrounding mental health. Juliet's insights and experiences are invaluable, and we can't wait for you to hear this interview. Let's spread some love and awareness!
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Discussing Diversity in the Automotive Trades at SEMA 2021 with MotorTrend's KJ Jones
KJ joked "Jackie Robinson, Barack Obama, you name it, I'm him in this game." As a boy growing up in New York City, KJ says he was always drawn to cars but it was a passion that others often felt shouldn't belong to a Black boy. Cars were a "white thing." As the Editor of Diesel Power Magazine, KJ has risen to be a highly respected voice in the automotive industry. However, he is still one of few people of color found in a position of power or authority in this space. Let’s revisit this conversation as we prepare for SEMA Show 2022.
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Interview with “18½" Director, Dan Mirvish
I had a great time talking with Director, Dan Mirvish about this brilliant film. "18½" puts a wild spin on one woman’s journey to get the only recording of the 18 1/2-minute gap in the #Nixon tape to the press. It’s both deep and hilarious and we had a great time chatting about it.
18 1/2 (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) by Luis Guerra & Dan Mirvish https://amzn.to/3lh9PtB
Synopsis:
The film "18½" humorously crafts its own narrative into the notorious gap in Nixon’s Watergate scandal. Taking place in 1974, "18½" is about a fictional White House transcriber finds the only copy of the infamous 18½-minute gap in Nixon's Watergate tapes but her attempts to leak it to the press run afoul of hippies, swingers and nefarious forces.
"18½" hits theaters on May 27, 2022! 🎯
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Spotlight on Black Female Entrepreneurs with Seasoned By Mea CEO, Jameal Jones
Jameal Jones is the owner of Seasoned by Mea. She produces seasonings that are all natural and contain reduced levels of salt. Based out of Atlanta, a big part of her focus is getting the majority of her inputs from other Black owned businesses and hiring to keep dollars circulating within the Black community.
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Customer Reviews
Great dissection!!!
It was very interesting to hear the perspective of the unknown, unheard voices of the women living in African diasporas. My American perspective was admittedly; ignorant to the great turmoil of these complex women. Such poignant content highlights inspirational protagonists whose struggle admittedly; tower above my own.
I humbly absorbed the riveting content and ultimately; learned quite a bit about the personalities and dark realities of said women. The host was very relatable and also provided insightful perspective into the plight suffered by black women. Keep these unique topics coming!!!
I’d definitely recommend the channel to those that seek em lighting and intellectually stimulating content.
Appealing. Engrossing. Captivating.
Listening to this podcast kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the interview. Mercedes incorporated wit, intelligence, experience, and knowledge to present a keen insight into her subject, Khumalo, and the film, “Five Tiger.” I found myself wanting to be in the mix as this artist combined structure and flexibility in the exchange with her guest which caused Khumalo to be comfortable and openly expressive as well, making for thrilling interaction for all, including the listener. Hyped to see the film. This artist is one I’m marking as favorite and am excitedly anticipating upcoming podcasts.
Amazing Women!!
This episode brought such insight from a woman’s perspective and truly touched my heart! Men will never truly know the weight that women carry on their shoulders and in their hearts. As women, so much is truly expected of us! We are encouraged to stay strong and keep family togetherness at all times, yet maintain ourselves in the process. I really enjoyed this podcast!