On this episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné’s guest shares the shocking discovery that redefined her identity and family history. After uncovering her mother’s hidden Black ancestry, she was forced to confront the complexities of race, identity, belonging, and the weight of long-buried family secrets. Eboné and her guest dive into her mother’s decision to pass as white, the emotional toll of living with that secret, and how this revelation shattered everything she thought she knew about her past.

They explore the impact of discovering hidden ancestry on personal identity, the difficult conversations around race and family history, and what it truly means to embrace one’s full identity. Tune in for a powerful conversation on racial identity, self-discovery, and the courage to uncover family secrets.

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On this episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Ebon&eacute;&rsquo;s guest shares the shocking discovery that redefined her identity and family history. After uncovering her mother&rsquo;s hidden Black ancestry, she was forced to confront the complexities of race, identity, belonging, and the weight of long-buried family secrets. Ebon&eacute; and her guest dive into her mother&rsquo;s decision to pass as white, the emotional toll of living with that secret, and how this revelation shattered everything she thought she knew about her past.
They explore the impact of discovering hidden ancestry on personal identity, the difficult conversations around race and family history, and what it truly means to embrace one&rsquo;s full identity. Tune in for a powerful conversation on racial identity, self-discovery, and the courage to uncover family secrets.
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Welcome to Pretty Private with Eboné—the podcast where silence is broken and stories are set free. Every Tuesday, we explore the untold experiences of women of color who’ve faced it all—childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, incarceration, grief, mental health struggles, and more—and found the strength to make it to the other side.

Hosted by your favorite Professional Homegirl, Eboné delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire, empower, and remind you that healing begins with being heard.

What sets Pretty Private apart ... Anonymity.

Guests share their truth without fear of judgment—free to speak openly in a space created just for them. From survivors and sex workers to professionals and cultural change makers, these powerful interviews will shift your perspective and speak to your soul.

Pretty Private isn’t just a podcast—it’s your personal guide for turning storylines into lifelines.

Welcome to Pretty Private with Ebon&eacute;&mdash;the podcast where silence is broken and stories are set free. Every Tuesday, we explore the untold experiences of women of color who&rsquo;ve faced it all&mdash;childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, incarceration, grief, mental health struggles, and more&mdash;and found the strength to make it to the other side.
Hosted by your favorite Professional Homegirl, Ebon&eacute; delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire, empower, and remind you that healing begins with being heard.
What sets Pretty Private apart ... Anonymity.
Guests share their truth without fear of judgment&mdash;free to speak openly in a space created just for them. From survivors and sex workers to professionals and cultural change makers, these powerful interviews will shift your perspective and speak to your soul.
Pretty Private&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t just a podcast&mdash;it&rsquo;s your personal guide for turning storylines into lifelines.

Pretty Private with Eboné

My Mom Lived Her Life Passing as a White Woman

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