Spoken Word by Anamika

Anamika Dutta
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Spoken Word by Anamika is a storytelling podcast for personal journeys, we refrain from the mundane and overused interview setting and focus more on healing through vulnerability. You will find poems, open letters, personal journal entries, scribblings and musings from those really challenging days, and similar articles uttered on this podcast. The focus is solely on healing, we heal through the power of words. This is your safe space to address the most difficult experiences in your life and to inspire others. Come forward, embrace vulnerability, and share your story with the world.

  1. From Survivor To Survivor

    11/23/2025

    From Survivor To Survivor

    Leah M. Forney, widely known as The Culture Doctor, is a cultural strategist and trauma-informed educator committed to transforming how institutions show up for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those from communities of color. As the founder and CEO of Purposely Faithfull LLC, Leah equips organizations and institutions with culturally responsive, trauma-informed, survivor-centered strategies that move beyond performative allyship and into meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is rooted in lived experience, professional expertise, and an unwavering commitment to justice, healing, and equity. A proud Black woman and survivor, Leah unapologetically centers the voices, traditions, and truths of those often left out of the conversation. Whether leading trainings, consulting leadership teams, or holding space for courageous dialogue, she challenges systems to reimagine what safety, advocacy, and healing truly look like. With over 200 media appearances including Elle Magazine, HuffPost UK, ABC 7, Authority Magazine, and The National Desk, Leah is a powerful voice at the intersection of cultural identity, sexual trauma, and systemic change. Leah is the author of What Works for Susan Won’t Work for Tameka: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention and Response, where she challenges the one-size-fits-all model and calls for strategies that truly honor every survivor's journey. Leah isn’t just teaching cultural responsiveness, she’s living it. And she’s reminding the world that trauma-informed care without culture is incomplete. Connect with Leah Email Leah: info@leahmforney.com Share your journey on this podcast: contact@anamikadutta.com

    6 min
  2. Mon Cheri

    11/16/2025

    Mon Cheri

    Cheri Bergeron is a former tech executive and entrepreneur turned bestselling author, speaker, trained life coach, and founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice. Following her ten-year struggle with infertility that involved multiple rounds of IVF, donor conception, genetic defects and child loss, she successfully gave birth to her children at the ages of 44 and 46. Driven by these experiences, Cheri wrote the #1 Amazon bestseller Mission: Motherhood to let women know they aren’t alone in this struggle. Through her nonprofit, Cheri now helps women navigate non-traditional paths to motherhood on their own terms—with clarity, confidence, and choice. She lives with her beautiful, unconventional, blended family in Austin, Texas. Connect with Cheri Cheri's Choice - A Non-Profit by Cheri Bergeron Mission Motherhood by Cheri Bergeron Cheri's LinkedIn Cheri's Facebook Cheri's Instagram To share your story on this podcast, email, contact@anamikadutta.com

    6 min
  3. The House That Built Me

    11/09/2025

    The House That Built Me

    Leslie Davenport is an internationally recognized speaker, climate psychology educator, consultant, and therapist who bridges climate, education, policy, media, and social justice. Author of five books, including Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change for clinicians and two APA-published guides for youth, she also has an adult APA Climate Emotions workbook forthcoming in 2026. Leslie leads the Climate Psychology Certification program at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and advises organizations such as Post Carbon Institute. She brings audiences science, strategy, and heart to navigate eco-emotions for a more just world. Connect with Leslie Leslie Davenport Website Leslie Davenport Instagram Leslie Davenport LinkedIn Leslie Davenport Services To share your story, email: contact@anamikadutta.com

    8 min
  4. Cancer Doesn't Define Me

    11/02/2025

    Cancer Doesn't Define Me

    Rita Avellar is a writer, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur who transforms real stories into art that makes people think. As the founder of Avellar LLC, she leads projects that blend storytelling, marketing, and web design— from writing to brand strategy. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she uses creativity as a tool for healing and reinvention. Through her work, including The Fat Lady short film and The Thriving Creative Summit, Rita empowers women to own their stories and turn them into purpose-driven work. Born in Rio and based in Indianapolis, she continues to bridge cultures, creativity, and courage in everything she creates. Connect with Rita Website Filmmaking Movie: The Fat Lady Instagram LinkedIn Share your story, email, contact@anamikadutta.com

    5 min
  5. You're Your Own Hero

    10/26/2025

    You're Your Own Hero

    Jesse Ramos Jr. is a New York City–based Transformation Artist, speaker, and founder of BBT Fitness NYC. Once a top banker with 14 years of success, Jesse spent two decades battling alcohol, self-hate, and the pain of hiding his sexuality in the 90s. His struggles led to heartbreak, burnout, and even jail—but it was the loss of his grandmother that pushed him to rebuild his life completely. He got sober, lost 90 pounds, and moved from California to New York City to start over with purpose and peace. Today, Jesse coaches high performers, executives, and creatives to do the same—helping them break destructive cycles, rebuild confidence, and realign their lives through his Good Enerj method. Featured in Forbes, iHeartRadio, and Daily Mail, Jesse proves that no matter how far you’ve fallen, you can rise again—and live a life that finally feels like yours. Connect with Jesse on Instagram Share your story on this podcast, email - contact@anamikadutta.com

    8 min
  6. How to Become a Leader

    09/28/2025

    How to Become a Leader

    Dr. Karissa Thomas is an award-winning author, global leadership strategist, and creator of the Mosaic Intelligence Method™—a living framework that helps leaders build emotional integrity, cultural flexibility, and identity agility in high-pressure environments. Her work spans disaster zones, classrooms, and corporate boardrooms, translating lived experience into practical tools for leaders, educators, and teams worldwide. Through her books, Dr. Thomas helps leaders transform tension into trust and belonging. She equips them with the language, presence, and emotional resilience to guide others through change—not from above, but alongside them. Connect with Dr. Karissa Thomas on LinkedIn Visit Dr. Karissa Thomas Website More about her books and method Dr. Karissa Thomas Instagram Share your story on this podcast, email: contact@anamikadutta.com

    13 min
  7. Always & Forever, Your Princella

    09/21/2025

    Always & Forever, Your Princella

    Princella Talley is a writer, ghostwriter, and editor with experience spanning the U.S., South America, and the Caribbean. As a digital entrepreneur, she has created content for Fortune 500 companies and globally recognized brands. Princella also cares deeply about environmental protection and personal wellness. Her sociopolitical commentary and creative work have reached millions of readers worldwide. Connect with Princella LinkedIn Share your story on this podcast, email: contact@anamikadutta.com

    11 min
  8. Calladita No More

    09/14/2025

    Calladita No More

    Hady Méndez is a NY-based bestselling author, Latina speaker, and ERG coach. She currently serves as the Director of Programs for Lean In Latinas. She is also the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, a company that is transforming the professional experiences of underestimated professionals by providing them with the skills to rise and thrive in the corporate world or in whatever path they choose. With a diverse career spanning over twenty-five years, Hady has served as head of equality for a major tech firm, held multiple customer-facing roles in high tech and financial services, served as a leader and advisor across various ERGs, dedicated two years to working with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women internationally, and served as Community School Director at an elementary school in the South Bronx. Hady’s essays have been featured in Business Insider and #WeAllGrow Latina, and herthought leadership has been leveraged by organizations such as Lean In Latinas, Power To Fly, Prospanica, and many others. Hady is a Latinas in Tech Luminarias 2022 honoree, a Women of ALPFA 2023 Latinas to Watch, a 2024 LinkedIn Top Coaching & Mentoring Voice, and the recipient of HACE’s 2025 Mujer Maravilla Award. Hady Méndez LinkedIn Hady Méndez Website Share your story on this podcast, email: contact@anamikadutta.com

    4 min
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Spoken Word by Anamika is a storytelling podcast for personal journeys, we refrain from the mundane and overused interview setting and focus more on healing through vulnerability. You will find poems, open letters, personal journal entries, scribblings and musings from those really challenging days, and similar articles uttered on this podcast. The focus is solely on healing, we heal through the power of words. This is your safe space to address the most difficult experiences in your life and to inspire others. Come forward, embrace vulnerability, and share your story with the world.

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  • Creator
    Anamika Dutta
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 979606
  • Show Website
    Spoken Word by Anamika