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Black Women Connect Vancouver

We aim to inspire, empower, and connect Black Women. To uplift and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Join us as we discuss family, friends, life, and more.

  1. 08/06/2025

    S5 E5: Endometriosis, Fibroids & the Fight to Be Heard Elle's Story

    In this powerful episode of Girl! You Know It..., we sit down with Elle as she shares her personal journey navigating both endometriosis and fibroids—two conditions that disproportionately impact Black women. From delayed diagnoses to advocating for her own care, Elle speaks candidly about the pain, the resilience, and the lessons learned along the way.

    36 min

  2. 06/25/2025

    S5E4 Pelvic Floor 101: What Every Black Woman Should Know guest: Jennifer Jean-Louis

    In this episode of Girl! You Know It! we dive into a topic often overlooked but deeply important—pelvic floor health for Black women. Our guest, Jennifer Jean-Louis, a registered physiotherapist, breaks down the basics of pelvic floor health, why it matters, and how it’s connected to everything from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to intimacy, confidence, and our overall sense of power. We also unpack the role of systemic racism, stigma, and medical gaslighting in shaping Black women’s experiences when it comes to reproductive and pelvic health. Whether you’ve never heard of pelvic floor physio or you’ve been putting it off—this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit that notification bell for more episodes from Black Women Connect Vancouver. Also available wherever you stream your podcasts.

    35 min
  3. Season 5 Episode 3:What Black Women Need to Know About Uterine Health guest: Dr. Ruth Habte

    04/30/2025

    Season 5 Episode 3:What Black Women Need to Know About Uterine Health guest: Dr. Ruth Habte

    In this vital episode of Girl! You Know It..., we’re joined by Dr. Ruth Habte, a final-year Obstetrics & Gynaecology resident physician at UBC and incoming Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellow at the University of Toronto. Together, we dive into the realities of uterine health for Black women—from fibroids and endometriosis to navigating racial bias in the healthcare system. Dr. Habte shares medical insight, self-advocacy tips, and the importance of creating safe, informed spaces for Black women and femmes to talk about their reproductive health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left out of the conversation. Tune in now.

    32 min

  4. 12/03/2024

    Season 5 Episode 2: Manifesting Motherhood: Shelley-Anne Vidal on IVF, Hope, and Resilience

    On this episode of Girl! You Know It..., we sit down with Shelley-Anne Vidal, author of You Only Need One Good Egg: Manifesting a Miracle. Shelley shares her inspiring journey through IVF, the challenges, the triumphs, and the power of hope and resilience. Join us as we dive into her story of motherhood and manifestation. Tune in now!

    33 min

  5. 10/16/2024

    Season 5 episode 1 Navigating A Miscarriage guest: Thandi Watkins

    🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ ***Trigger Warning*** Season 5 of Girl! You Know It... kicks off with a heartfelt and important conversation. In Episode 1, we’re joined by the incredible Thandi Watkins, who bravely shares her personal journey with miscarriage in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Join us as we delve into her story, the emotional challenges she faced, and the importance of breaking the silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss within our communities. 🎧 Tune in now

    1 hr

  6. 06/06/2024

    Season 4 Episode 6: ‘Abroad We Go: Black Gyal Edition’ Guest: Akoreke Bamidele

    We are back for our final episode of Season 4 of “Girl! You Know It” and we are so incredibly excited to have had the one and only Akoreke Bamidele join us for this episode that we’ve titled ‘Abroad We Go: Black Gyal Edition’ For those of you who don’t know, Akorede is one of our BWCV team interns, joining us as she completes her master’s degree through Adler University. During this episode, she and Abi dish the tea on what it’s like to move abroad and the successes and challenges that come with it. The act of leaving one’s family and friends to have new experiences is one brave act and Akorede shares with us what lessons she’s learned along the way.  Also Akorede is vibes on vibes and chatting with her was one hilarious experience!  Make sure to watch and listen to the episode wherever you get your podcast from!

    40 min

  7. 04/05/2024

    Season 4 Episode 5: Educating While Black Guest: Shayla Bird

    Folks! We’ve missed y’all so much! And we’re back for another episode of “Girl! You Know It” On this episode, the illustrious Shayla Bird stopped by to join Elle and Abi for a discussion we’re calling ‘Educating While Black’, giving us the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a Black teacher in the Lower Mainland in this day and age. We chat about showing up for the children, showing up for fellow educators and, most importantly, showing up for oneself as a teacher. Navigating the education system can be overwhelming when trying to propel anti-Black racism efforts forward as a Black person in a colonial system while also trying to build up and empower Black children and youth to fully step into their own. Don’t worry: there are definitely light moments and laughs to listen to as well!

    38 min

  8. 01/04/2024

    Season 4 Episode 4: Reflections on Friendships

    Happy new year, folks! We hope that got to spend the holiday season with loved ones and vegging out! We’ve got another gift for you: a new “Girl! You Know It” episode 🙌🏾 On this episode, “Reflections on Friendships”, the girlies discuss about how vital friendships and communities are for our lives while recognizing that not everyone can come with us to new life stages (which is sometimes a hard pill to swallow for each of us). We also jump on the AITA train and read a couple of juicy internet tales! Make sure you watch the podcast on our YouTube channel and stream anywhere you can!

    43 min
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We aim to inspire, empower, and connect Black Women. To uplift and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Join us as we discuss family, friends, life, and more.

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  • Creator
    Black Women Connect Vancouver
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Black Women Connect Vancouver
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