MProper Mimi

Mimi Jacks

Empowering Women at Home, Work and Play. This podcast focuses on the stories of success and challenges for women of color. Host, Mimi Jacks is a Passionate about helping women share their stories and encouraging others to live their best lives! We chat about empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion. I've got questions! Sometimes improper. Let's Talk! Mpropermimi.com

  1. 11/25/2023 · BONUS

    Special Birthday Episode w/ Raphael and Corey!

    Mimi is invited to celebrate her birthday on the mic with her friends Raphael Harry, host of the White Label American podcast and Corey Gumbs, Founder of the Black Podcasters Association. Listen in as we cut up in the studio and hear how these guys recount stories of how their lives have been impacted by the women around them. Have you been inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode made you feel. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know their story is powerful. Host - Mimi Jacks https://www.mpropermimi.com/ IG: @MProperMimi https://www.instagram.com/mpropermimi/ https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/ https://twitter.com/MproperMimi https://www.youtube.com/@mpropermimi/featured Support this show and future episodes by making a Buy Me a Coffee donation for Mimi! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mpropermimi Guests: Raphael Harry https://www.whitelabelamerican.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whitelabelamerican/ https://www.facebook.com/WhiteLabelAmericanPod https://twitter.com/PodWLA https://www.youtube.com/@whitelabelamericanpodcast Corey Gumbs https://www.instagram.com/theblackpodcastersassociation/ https://sleek.bio/blackpodcastersassociation https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackPodcastersAssociation   00:00 Intro 00:32 Happy Birthday Mimi! 01:06 Raphael was hijacked by Black Podcasters Association 04:46 Corey Gumbs is the founder of the BPA 05:15 Raphael almost wasn’t admitted into the BPA 06:42 The guys reflect on the empowered women in their lives 09:55 Setting boundaries and helping people 22:30 The importance of Black women in all of our lives 22:52 *NEW PODCAST SERIES* The Legacy of DeeDee 25:05 Chronicling your family history is priceless 26:40 Women carrying the household in many cases 31:00 Do men really want a woman who knows how to cook? 34:40 Thank you for celebrating with MProper Mimi 35:00 How to stay in touch with us

    37 min
  2. 09/04/2023

    Resilience in the Workplace with Kandice Whitaker

    If you thought being an opera singer and being in the corporate world are not related, I don't like to tell people they are wrong so what I will say is, you would be mistaken! In this episode, I am speaking with Kandice Whitaker, MBA who is the CEO of Alpha and Omega Consulting Inc. and host of the BAIL Yourself Out Happy Hour Podcast. Kandice has used her training as an opera singer to command attention when she steps in the room. And when she found herself battling racism in a prestigious college campus and then while working in corporate, she knew her faith would help her. And as she likes to say, "The Lord made a way". Join Kandice and me as we MProperly speak about: Black is Tech Introverts Leaders Connecticut Diversity Racism Code switching Resilience Religion Sponsors Feedback Bias Stagnant Growth BAIL Yourself Out Podcast Honorable Mentions The Power of Opera and How It Can Change Your Life Exploring the North’s long history of slavery, scientific racism Your Colleagues Are Not Your Friends–Here’s Why The value of Stubbornness and Resilience Positive Feedback Bias: How White Instructors Harm Learners of Color Follow Kandice in these online spaces: Website: https://www.alphaandomegaconsultinginc.com/  Podcast Website: bailyourselfoutpod.com Podcast: https://bailyourselfout.buzzsprout.com/ ‍‍‍♀️ This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi is a single mom that is down for empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion Equality and Justice. She loves to ask questions and sometimes they are improper! Ready to learn more? Contact her here! ‍‍‍♀️ If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ‍‍‍♀️ Have you been “MProperly” inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know she is powerful at home, at work and during play!

    45 min
  3. 08/21/2023

    Maximizing a Minimalist Lifestyle with Asha Mae

    Did you ever wonder what it would be like to jump in a RV with your family and just travel? Asha Mae does not have to wonder because for four years, she lived that life. From the cost associated to living in an RV to people asking her for drugs, Asha has some stories to share regarding this experience. Recently, after numerous opportunities were presented to her and her family, she and her family made the decision to return to a stationery residence in Phoenix but at any moment, she is ready, willing and able to return to her RV nomad lifestyle. Join Asha and me as we MProperly speak about: RV Flexible Living Cost of Living Perceptions Gas Prices Camping Alabama Connection Community Home School The Cool Homeschooler Honorable Mentions 1 million Americans live in RVs. Meet the ‘modern nomads.’ Cost of Living in an RV Full Time [2023 Update] Inflation continues to rise—and gas prices are up nearly 50% since last year The Importance of Black Women Friendships Black families are changing the educational landscape through communal home-schooling Follow Asha in these online spaces: IG: https://www.instagram.com/asha_mae_sings/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashamaesings YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0rYrgDi4sWJNbaTfCXfTg Website: https://ashamae.com/ ‍‍‍‍‍‍♀️ This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi is a single mom that is down for empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion Equality and Justice. She loves to ask questions and sometimes they are improper! Ready to learn more? Contact her here! ‍‍‍‍‍‍♀️ If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ‍‍‍‍‍‍♀️ Have you been “MProperly” inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know she is powerful at home, at work and during play! Crackers In Soup was th...

    40 min
  4. 08/07/2023

    Embracing Community, Therapy, and Your Name with Phindile Hlabangane

    Some people who have the brightest smile and the most excitable energy are really introverts. Needing time alone is how they re-energize themselves. My guest, Phindile Hlabangane, knows this all to well. In her profession as a Graduate & Young Talent Specialist and a soon-to-be coach, she is regularly pulled in many different directions. Phindile shares how she balances her life and career with community, vacations and therapy. Join Phindile and me as we MProperly speak about: Community Connection South Africa Introverted Extrovert Being comfortable Self Talk Knysna Recovering from Burnout Therapy Trauma Mental Health Isolation Investments Affordable therapy Honorable Mentions If You Relate to These 10 Signs, You’re Probably an ‘Extroverted’ Introvert Things To Do in Knysna That Will Make You Want To Stay Therapy by and for Black Women Here’s What You Need to Know as a Black Girl Looking for Therapy What to Do When You Can’t Afford Therapy The Importance of Names Follow Phindile in these online spaces: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter ‍‍‍♀️ This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi is a single mom that is down for empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion Equality and Justice. She loves to ask questions and sometimes they are improper! Ready to learn more? Contact her here! ‍‍‍♀️ If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ‍‍‍♀️ Have you been “MProperly” inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know she is powerful at home, at work and during play! Crackers In Soup was the podcast management team for this episode. Intro and outro music was created by Cyren Young

    33 min
  5. 07/24/2023

    Sis, Book that Solo Travel Trip with BagLady Meredith San Diego

    When I am traveling with a group of people, I will arrive a bit earlier or stay a bit later so I have time to experience that new-to-me environment on my terms. Some women, especially black women, are nervous to travel alone but in this conversation with Baglady Meredith San Diego, those fears will be squashed. From providing emergency numbers in a plethora of different countries to seeking out small tours, no matter your age or ethnicity, Meredith has literally thought of everything to help empower you to travel. So book that trip and go explore. Join Meredith and me as we MProperly speak about: Solo Travel Carmen Santiago Fear Anxiety Small Tours Networking Pick Pockets Barcelona Living Abroad Expat Community Honorable Mentions Where in the World is Carmen Santiago How to Get Over the Fear of Traveling Alone Small Group Journeys What You Can Do If You Get Pick Pocketed Abroad Away Abroad 7 Destinations for the Environmentally Conscious Solo Female Traveler Follow Meredith San Diego in these online spaces: Link page: https://bagladymeredithsandiego.com/links/ Website: www.bagladymeredithsandiego.com   ‍‍‍♀️ This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi is a single mom that is down for empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion Equality and Justice. She loves to ask questions and sometimes they are improper! Ready to learn more? Contact her here! ‍‍‍♀️ If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ‍‍‍♀️ Have you been “MProperly” inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know she is powerful at home, at work and during play! Crackers In Soup was the podcast management team for this episode. Intro and outro music was created by Cyren Young

    34 min
  6. 07/10/2023

    Feeling Safe In Cis Streets with Kiebpoli Calnek

    Whether you are at FreakNik, riding a bike or engaging in sex work, you deserve to feel safe. Luckily, I felt just that when I looked across the room and first saw Kiebpoli Calnek at a Black Podcasters Association party. Kiebpoli [KAY-PO-LEE] is  a trans-masculine, gender-expansive queer Black creative, writer and director, born and raised in New York City. From catcalling to play parties to bicycling around New York, we discuss everything that will make you scream "YAAAASSS! That is how it should be!" Join Kiebpoli and me as we Mproperly speak about: Freaknik Catcalling Black Trans women High Value women Sexual Assault New Orleans Fat Ham Ableism ASL Bicycling Self Limiting Thoughts Boundaries Honorable Mentions Black Podcasters Association Freaknik united thousands of Black college students, but it posed risks for Black women Victims of Sexual Violence: Statistics Ride Up Grades  Teaching Cycling Safety and Busting Misconceptions Rest for Resistance Financial Planning in the Black Community   Follow Kiebpoli Calnek in these online spaces: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiebpoli/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackAcrobat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiebpoli Website: https://www.kiebpoli.com/ ‍‍‍♀️ This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi is a single mom that is down for empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion Equality and Justice. She loves to ask questions and sometimes they are improper! Ready to learn more? Contact her here! ‍‍‍♀️ If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ‍‍‍♀️ Have you been “MProperly” inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an...

    51 min
4.8
out of 5
13 Ratings

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Empowering Women at Home, Work and Play. This podcast focuses on the stories of success and challenges for women of color. Host, Mimi Jacks is a Passionate about helping women share their stories and encouraging others to live their best lives! We chat about empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion. I've got questions! Sometimes improper. Let's Talk! Mpropermimi.com