Given Name

Dr. Shanae
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Given Name is a storytelling podcast that explores the meaning, memory, and cultural power behind the names we carry. Hosted by sociologist Dr. Shanae, each episode invites guests to slow down and share the story behind their first name — the lineage, the jokes, the mispronunciations, the intentions, and the joy.

  1. 3 giờ trước

    The Pilar Collective

    ⚠️ A quick note before you listen: The audio quality in this episode isn't my favorite. Sometimes meaningful conversations happen outside of perfect recording conditions, and this was one I couldn't leave on the cutting room floor. I hope you'll stay with us, Pilar's story is worth hearing. What can a name reveal about the life someone builds? On Given Name, sociologist Dr. Shanae explores the stories behind our names and how they shape our identity, family, culture, and legacy. Every conversation begins with a name, but it almost always uncovers something deeper. In this episode, Dr. Shanae sits down with Pilar (@Pilar232), a social justice advocate whose name represents strength, stability, and support. Together, they explore her family's journey during the Great Migration, her parents' love story in Harlem, and how those experiences shaped her commitment to social justice, community, and fighting discrimination. The conversation also explores Black family history, motherhood, intentional parenting, and the care that goes into naming children. Pilar shares why she chooses to live between two cities to protect her personal life while continuing her advocacy, and how she thoughtfully named her own children with connection and purpose. Find more information about Pilar on her website TPME.org If you've ever wondered how names influence identity, preserve family legacy, and connect us to the stories that came before us, this episode is for you. Topics: Identity • Meaning of Names • Black Culture • Black History • Great Migration • Harlem • Family Legacy • Social Justice • Discrimination • Motherhood • Parenting • Naming Traditions • Sociology • Storytelling • Community About Given NameGiven Name is a podcast hosted by sociologist Dr. Shanae, exploring identity through the stories behind our names. Through conversations about culture, family, history, and belonging, each episode reveals how a name can become the doorway to understanding ourselves and one another.

  2. 10 thg 8

    Love Led Us Here

    Some names tell one story. Others carry generations. La'Vonne (@keystoujours) joins me to talk about family, Baltimore, the DMV, Howard University, artistry, motherhood, and preparing to name her child. What began as a conversation about her name became a beautiful reminder that our identities are shaped long before we're born and continue long after we're gone. For the full two-hour conversation, join the Patreon.

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    Out of Her Severine Shell

    Jamaican naming traditions, family nicknames, financial legacy, and the power of intention all come together in this conversation with Dr. Severine "Dr. Sev." We explore how names change across countries and cultures, why she believes naming a child is never about the parent, and how her work empowering women through financial education reflects the same care, stewardship, and legacy that thoughtful naming requires. View full episodes on Patreon Skool finance community for women: https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about

  4. 27 thg 7

    Workday Lawsuit: Did AI Reject Your Job Application?

    What happens when your application is rejected before a human being ever sees it? In this special episode, Dr. Shanae Shantel examines Mobley v. Workday, a case challenging whether a technology vendor can be held accountable when its automated hiring tools allegedly disadvantage applicants based on protected characteristics. Through the experiences of Derek Mobley, Shanae explores the system beneath the rejection: historical hiring data, algorithmic screening, identity markers, automated decision-making, and the difficulty of proving discrimination when responsibility is divided between an employer and its software provider. AI did not invent bias. But it may be able to reproduce it faster, more quietly, and at a scale no individual hiring manager ever could.

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    (Obaizamomwan-Hamilton, 2026)

    In this episode, Dr. Eghosa Obaizamomwan-Hamilton (@teach.love on IG) reflects on the meaning of her Nigerian name, "God's timing," and how that meaning has shaped the way she understands both joy and grief. Together, we explore culture, family, naming traditions, sociology, and the stories that names preserve across generations. From Americanized names to inherited traditions, from sibling relationships to naming her own children, this conversation reminds us that names often carry more than identity. They carry memory, meaning, and legacy. Extended episode on Patreon.

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    Amber Jade in the City

    Amber J. Adams (@amberjadams) joins me for a conversation about names, fashion, family, and the many ways we communicate who we are without saying a word. While my work begins with names and Amber’s begins with fashion, we quickly realized we were asking many of the same questions about identity, expression, and the stories people tell before they’re ever spoken. Amber reflects on the story behind her name, the close relationship she has with her family, and the influence of her grandmother, whose birthday we celebrate this month. We also discuss her leap into entrepreneurship through Amber in the City, where her passion for fashion and genuine curiosity about people come together. This episode is a reminder that identity is always speaking. Sometimes we just have to slow down long enough to notice. Find the full episode and more on Patreon!

  7. 29 thg 6

    Andromeda is Her

    Andromeda has never been interested in making her name easier for other people. She doesn’t accept nicknames, she expects people to say it correctly, and she embraces the story that comes with carrying such a distinctive name. In this episode, we talk about the mystery of who first chose her name, its connection to Greek mythology, and the assumptions people make before they ever meet her. We also explore motherhood, comedy, career success, and her belief that opportunity follows preparation and hard work. Funny, thoughtful, and empowering, this conversation reminds us that our names are often the first place we learn to advocate for ourselves. Find more on our Patreon!

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    Eryn Lee Could be Anybody

    You can find the full episode on Patreon! Eryn's (@_cerelle_) name was built to make people pause. An androgynous first name paired with a racially ambiguous combination of first and last names meant her parents weren't leaving first impressions to chance. In this episode, Eryn shares the stories behind her first, middle, and last names, including a naming compromise between her parents and the influence of one of her father's favorite artists. We talk about identity, first impressions, family dynamics, and what it means to carry a name that invites curiosity. We also get into her years in Tae Kwon Do, the story behind her nickname, and the experience of helping name her younger sister. Filled with laughter and reflection, this conversation is a reminder that even the people we've known for years still have stories waiting to be told.

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Given Name is a storytelling podcast that explores the meaning, memory, and cultural power behind the names we carry. Hosted by sociologist Dr. Shanae, each episode invites guests to slow down and share the story behind their first name — the lineage, the jokes, the mispronunciations, the intentions, and the joy.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Dr. Shanae
  • Năm hoạt động
    2025 - 2026
  • Tập
    37
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    Thô tục
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    © Dr. Shanae