Woke By Accident Podcast

Jen Washington

A weekly chat about socially conscious topics impacting the culture.

  1. May 18

    Woke By Accident Podcast- S 8 E 244- Black History Series Finale ( Art & Flavor)

    Woke By Accident Podcast - S 8 E 244- Black History Series Finale ( Art & Flavor) Episode Details Guests: Sambaza (Co-Host, Sambaza Podcast),  In this Black History Month finale, *Woke by Accident & Sambaza Podcast* celebrates two groundbreaking figures who used creativity to redefine freedom — Lorraine Hansberry, whose words challenged systems and inspired generations, and Chef James Hemings, whose genius transformed American cuisine. Together, their stories illustrate how art and food both serve as powerful forms of cultural preservation and resistance.   Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza Affirmation My voice is powerful and worthy of being heard The African proverb  "A single bracelet does not jingle" Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates LTK: Curvyclosetwithjen on LTK Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Photo Room https://refer.photoroom.com/jen-washington   Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz (idol.ai)

    58 min
  2. Woke By Accident S8 E 243 -  Black History Series, Part 3: Innovators, Pioneers & Trailblazers"**

    May 17

    Woke By Accident S8 E 243 - Black History Series, Part 3: Innovators, Pioneers & Trailblazers"**

    Woke By Accident- S 8 E 243 Black History Series, Part 3: Innovators, Pioneers & Trailblazers"** Episode Details On this episode of our Black History series, Jen and Sambaza team up to highlight the brilliance of Black innovators — from gaming legend Jerry Lawson to other trailblazers whose ideas changed everyday life.     Tap in for powerful stories, fast-paced PechaKucha-style storytelling, and a celebration of Black genius across generations. ✨  Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza  BLACK HISTORY Affirmation My brown skin is beautiful and brilliant". Fun Facts Angola  (Cabinda)  Cabinda is a small, oil-rich exclave of Angola separated by a sliver of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, often called the "Kuwait of Africa"   The local language is Ibinda, and the culture is heavily influenced by traditional Bakongo, Loango, and Kakongo, Natural Wonders: It is home to the Mayombe Forest, which features bioluminescent fungi visible during night walks. The region also boasts of the rare pygmy hippopotamuses. "Pau de Cabinda": The region is famous for a specific wood known as "Pau de Cabinda," often used in traditional medicine, woodworking, and handicrafts. Proverb:  "To punch with a strong fist, you need to turn over your hand" Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates LTK: Curvyclosetwithjen on LTK Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Photo Room https://refer.photoroom.com/jen-washington   Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz (idol.ai)

    52 min
  3. Apr 30

    Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration -S 8 E 242: Black History Series Part II

    Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration -S 8 E 242: Black History Series Part II Episode Details This week on Woke By Accident, we continue our Black History Series with two remarkable stories of courage and creativity. Jen shines a light on Selma Burke, the trailblazing sculptor who helped shape one of America's most iconic images, while Sambaza honors Claudette Colvin, the fearless teen who took a stand long before the world knew Rosa Parks. Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/   Affirmation for Black History " Black is beautiful, bold, and brilliant."    African proverb from Zaire   With a population of over 23 million, Zaire was the most populous Francophone country in Africa. The Rumble in the Jungle: In 1974, Kinshasa hosted the famous heavyweight boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Kinshasa, the capital, is located just 5 km (approx. 3 miles) across the river from Brazzaville, Congo making them the two closest capital cities in the world.   Mayonnaise" Culture: A lasting, unique legacy of the Belgian colonial period is the widespread, heavy use of mayonnaise on food, including fish and plantains.   Zaire Proverb   "In every village, there is a white chicken" Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates LTK: Curvyclosetwithjen on LTK Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6   Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz (idol.ai)

    54 min
  4. Apr 17

    Woke By Accident & Sambaza Podcast - S 8 E241- Black History Challenge Kickoff

    Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration- S 8 E 241: Black History Challenge Kickoff Episode Details To kick off the *Black History Spotlight* series, *Woke By Accident (Jen)* and *Sambaza* face off in a friendly "PechaKucha Battle" — a dynamic, image-driven storytelling challenge that brings underrecognized Black figures to life. Each storyteller presents a set of short visual stories about hidden icons across science, art, politics, and culture.  Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza Affirmation  " I am the architect of my life. I design its structure" .   Proverb   "Little by little the bird builds its nest" Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates LTK: Curvyclosetwithjen on LTK Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz (idol.ai)

    1h 1m
  5. Apr 5

    Woke By Accident & Sambaza Podcast- S 8 E 240- Guest, Sir Ervin Williams III: The 2026 Playbook for Black Creatives

    Woke By Accident & Sambaza Podcast Collaboration- S 8 E 240- Guest, Sir Ervin Williams III: The 2026 Playbook for Black Creatives   Episode Details This episode will spotlight a true creative, an actor, writer, and director originally from **St. Louis** and now based in **Atlanta**, as he returns to *Woke by Accident* to share updates on his latest creative ventures — including his new book and ongoing film projects.   Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Sambaza Affirmation Following my intuition and my heart keeps me safe and sound. The African proverb  "Rain does not fall on one roof alone. " Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates LTK: Curvyclosetwithjen on LTK Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz (idol.ai)

    1h 17m
  6. Woke By Accident & Sambaza Podcast-S 8 E 239- Celebrating MLK in Trump's America

    Apr 4

    Woke By Accident & Sambaza Podcast-S 8 E 239- Celebrating MLK in Trump's America

    Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration Episode Details A focused, conversational episode examining what it means to celebrate MLK Day under President Trump's administration, when King's words are widely quoted yet we are experiencing many, rolled backs of events/policies. Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Affirmation "I release negative thoughts and welcome positive, uplifting ones"   Ghana Proverb  Fun Facts  "Ghana" means "Warrior King," honoring the ancient Ghana Empire.  The capital city of Ghana is named Accra. Its name translates to "ants." The name was gained because of the anthills that used to surround the city.   Gold Coast: It was called the "Gold Coast" due to its abundant gold, a legacy of the ancient Ghana Empire  Cocoa Powerhouse: Ghana is the world's second-largest producer of cocoa beans, a major export.  Sports: Soccer (football) is extremely popular.    "Even the lion...protects himself against flies" Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates LTK: Curvyclosetwithjen on LTK Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6   Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz (idol.ai)

    1h 2m
  7. Mar 8

    Woke By Accident & Sambaza Podcast - S 8 E 238: Living Under I C E- Power, Fear, and Rights in 2026

    Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration- S 8 E 238: Living Under I C E- Power, Fear, and Rights in 2026  Episode Details ICE is back in the headlines—and for many families, that means real fear, not just politics. In our latest episode, we break down what ICE actually is, why raids and record‑high detention numbers have people protesting, and how this impacts both U.S. citizens and immigrants. We also walk through what to do if you or someone you love ever encounters ICE, including practical rights and safety tips from a community perspective. If you care about justice, public safety, or immigrant rights, this is a conversation you don't want to skip. Sambaza's Content https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sambaza/id1520678096 https://www.instagram.com/sambazapodcast/ Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates Buddys Pet Referral Link: 30% discount https://buddyspet.net/?ref=JENSBUDDY Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz -AI

    1h 2m
  8. Feb 23

    Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration S 8 E 237: Therapy or Tik Tok?

    Woke By Accident- Sambaza Podcast Collaboration S 8 E 237: Therapy or Tik Tok? Episode Details In a world where mental health language has gone mainstream, social media has become both a lifeline and a performance space. This episode explores how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) are shaping the way we talk about healing — and whether that's helping us grow or just making us feel "seen" online without genuine accountability.   We'll unpack the question: *Are we actually doing the work to heal, or just curating our pain for clicks and engagement?* Podcast Information Website: www.wokebyaccident.net Streaming Platforms: Available on all your favorite streaming platforms Sponsors Poddecks: https://www.poddecks.com?sca_ref=1435240.q14fIixEGL Affiliates Buddys Pet Referral Link: 30% discount https://buddyspet.net/?ref=JENSBUDDY Opus Clips: https://www.opus.pro/?via=79b446 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5989489347657728 Whatnot: https://whatnot.com/invite/jendub Poshmark: https://posh.mk/bDYu5ZMwbTb (Receive $10 to shop using this code) Benable:Benable is an app to share your favorite things, and earn from 40,000 brands. Skip the waitlist with my link: https://benable.com/i/P7PKR Diggin Her Roots Boutique             https://digginherroots.com/?ref=kcamtpog             Or code Jendub1908 Skool https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=cc2086ec5ba04247bf935526f9bb8db6 Music Soul Searching · Causmic Last Night's Dream — Tryezz Funkadelic Euphony- Monz  (Udio)

    58 min
5
out of 5
20 Ratings

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A weekly chat about socially conscious topics impacting the culture.