Social media has the ability to make running a business look glamorous, but the reality of being an entrepreneur is often a lot more complex. And as Black women, the pressure is always on to be excellent, magical, and do everything ourselves, often leading to an imbalance between our businesses and our mental health. Thus week we're diving into a discussion of entrepreneurship and mental health with returning podcast guest, Melissa Ifill. Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients in New York, Georgia, and Florida.

During our conversation, we explored the ways in which our identities and traumas have the potential to show up in our businesses, how ideas of “Black excellence” can leave us stuck in a cycle of burnout, and learning how to ask and receive help from your community.

About the Podcast

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.

Resources & Announcements

Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.



Where to Find Melissa

Website

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok



Stay Connected

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Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

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The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.



Make sure to follow us on social media:

Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls



Our Production Team

Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis

Producer: Tyree Rush

Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

Social media has the ability to make running a business look glamorous, but the reality of being an entrepreneur is often a lot more complex. And as Black women, the pressure is always on to be excellent, magical, and do everything ourselves, often leading to an imbalance between our businesses and our mental health. Thus week we're diving into a discussion of entrepreneurship and mental health with returning podcast guest, Melissa Ifill. Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients in New York, Georgia, and Florida.
During our conversation, we explored the ways in which our identities and traumas have the potential to show up in our businesses, how ideas of “Black excellence” can leave us stuck in a cycle of burnout, and learning how to ask and receive help from your community.
About the Podcast
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
Resources &amp; Announcements
Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a>
 
Where to Find Melissa
 <a href="https://www.melissaifill.com/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissaifilllcsw/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/melissaifilllcsw/">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaifilllcsw">TikTok</a>
 
Stay Connected
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory">https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory</a>.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle <a href="https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/">community.therapyforblackgirls.com</a>
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop">therapyforblackgirls.com/shop</a>.
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
Twitter:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls"> @therapy4bgirls</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
 
Our Production Team
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford &amp; Maya Cole Howard
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
Producer: Tyree Rush
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

The Therapy for Black Girls podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.

Therapy for Black Girls

Session 387: Chasing the Bag Without Losing Your Mind

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Get ready, because class is almost in session. Welcome to the Therapy For Black Girls University podcast tailored for the 20-something who’s packing for a new year on campus, thinking through their gap year, enrolling in a community college, grabbing their stoles for graduation, and everything in between.

Black girls have always been the queens of having one or two side hustles at once, especially in college, when you can count on your dorm-mate to be a lash tech, braider, and even a tailor. But what happens when you decide it’s time to upgrade your side hustle into a full-on business? Well, our guest knows a lot about that. Today, we're joined by the founder of the lifestyle wear brand STRIPT, Arianna Davis. Ari is an attorney-turned-entrepreneur and a double graduate of Howard University. In our conversation today, we discuss Ari’s journey from Howard Law student to full-time entrepreneur, how to shoot your shot with big names in order to grow your business, and strategies for balancing textbooks with checkbooks.

Where to Find Our Guests

Ari’s Instagram

Ari’s TikTok

Stript’s Instagram

Stript’s TikTok



AFFIRMATIONS


I am capable of turning my existing passions into a successful business.


My unique perspective and experiences are valuable assets in the entrepreneurial world.


I embrace the challenges that lie ahead of me as opportunities for growth and innovation.







Make sure to follow us on social media:

Instagram

TikTok

Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note HERE. 

Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls HERE. 



Our Production Team

Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

Producer: Ellice Ellis

Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

TBG University Host: Jayna Ellis

Get ready, because class is almost in session. Welcome to the Therapy For Black Girls University podcast tailored for the 20-something who’s packing for a new year on campus, thinking through their gap year, enrolling in a community college, grabbing their stoles for graduation, and everything in between.
Black girls have always been the queens of having one or two side hustles at once, especially in college, when you can count on your dorm-mate to be a lash tech, braider, and even a tailor. But what happens when you decide it’s time to upgrade your side hustle into a full-on business? Well, our guest knows a lot about that. Today, we're joined by the founder of the lifestyle wear brand STRIPT, Arianna Davis. Ari is an attorney-turned-entrepreneur and a double graduate of Howard University. In our conversation today, we discuss Ari’s journey from Howard Law student to full-time entrepreneur, how to shoot your shot with big names in order to grow your business, and strategies for balancing textbooks with checkbooks.
Where to Find Our Guests
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrs.stript/">Ari’s Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@aridabaddestbaddie?lang=en">Ari’s TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/striptofficial/">Stript’s Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@striptofficial?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc">Stript’s TikTok</a>
 
AFFIRMATIONS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">
I am capable of turning my existing passions into a successful business.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
My unique perspective and experiences are valuable assets in the entrepreneurial world.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
I embrace the challenges that lie ahead of me as opportunities for growth and innovation.
 
 
 
</li>
</ul>
Make sure to follow us on social media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tbguniversity/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tbguniversity">TikTok</a>
Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">HERE</a>. 
Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">HERE</a>. 
 
Our Production Team
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford &amp; Maya Cole Howard
Producer: Ellice Ellis
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor
TBG University Host: Jayna Ellis

TBG U: Becoming An Entrepreneur

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e9eb00ca-e96c-4930-9293-b234002840c4/transcript

With its no-bars-held look into the insidious world of investment banking, many of us fell in love with the HBO MAX series INDUSTRY, and more specifically, its non-traditional lead character, Harper Stern. Harper’s brash and unapologetic maneuvering through the gritty political world set her up as a breakout character for the series and an interesting and unexpected deviation from the strong Black woman trope. Joining me this week for a deeper dive into Harper's character is Organizational Psychologist, Nchopia Nwokoma, who speaks to how relationships with organizations and communities impact how individuals show up in the workplace. During our conversation, we unpack Harper’s journey across three seasons, reflecting on what her victories and challenges at PeerPoint might teach us about our own workplaces.

About the Podcast

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.

Resources & Announcements

Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.



Where to Find Nchopia

LinkedIn

Instagram



Stay Connected

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.



Make sure to follow us on social media:

Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls



Our Production Team

Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis

Producer: Tyree Rush

Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

With its no-bars-held look into the insidious world of investment banking, many of us fell in love with the HBO MAX series INDUSTRY, and more specifically, its non-traditional lead character, Harper Stern. Harper’s brash and unapologetic maneuvering through the gritty political world set her up as a breakout character for the series and an interesting and unexpected deviation from the strong Black woman trope. Joining me this week for a deeper dive into Harper's character is Organizational Psychologist, Nchopia Nwokoma, who speaks to how relationships with organizations and communities impact how individuals show up in the workplace. During our conversation, we unpack Harper’s journey across three seasons, reflecting on what her victories and challenges at PeerPoint might teach us about our own workplaces.
About the Podcast
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
Resources &amp; Announcements
Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a>
 
Where to Find Nchopia
 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nchopia/">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eureka_aha_moments/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
 
Stay Connected
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory">https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory</a>.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle <a href="https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/">community.therapyforblackgirls.com</a>
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop">therapyforblackgirls.com/shop</a>.
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
Twitter:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls"> @therapy4bgirls</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
 
Our Production Team
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford &amp; Maya Cole Howard
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
Producer: Tyree Rush
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

BONUS: An Industrial Psychologist’s Perspective on HBO’s Industry

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The future is here, and it looks like deepfakes of real people saying fake things, chatbots claiming to have human-level consciousness, and evil robots ready to take everyone’s jobs. Artificial Intelligence, while only just recently becoming widespread and accessible, is transforming our world in ways that make understanding it more crucial than ever. Joining me for today’s important conversation on the ethical implications of AI is Dr. Joy Buolamwini. She is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, an award-winning researcher, and poet of code. Dr. Joy is the author of the national best-selling book, Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines.

During our conversation, we examined some of the basic definitions, players, and concerns associated with AI, how biases are transferred in the creation of AI and then reflected in its application, and lastly, the specific challenges AI poses particularly for communities of color.

About the Podcast

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.

Resources & Announcements

Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals.



Where to Find Dr. Buolamwini

Support the Algorithmic Justice League

Read ‘Unmasking AI: My Mission To Protect What Is Human In A World Of Machines”

Instagram

Website



Stay Connected

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox.

If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory.

Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle community.therapyforblackgirls.com

Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop.

The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.



Make sure to follow us on social media:

Twitter: @therapy4bgirls

Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls

Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls



Our Production Team

Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis

Producer: Tyree Rush

Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

The future is here, and it looks like deepfakes of real people saying fake things, chatbots claiming to have human-level consciousness, and evil robots ready to take everyone’s jobs. Artificial Intelligence, while only just recently becoming widespread and accessible, is transforming our world in ways that make understanding it more crucial than ever. Joining me for today’s important conversation on the ethical implications of AI is Dr. Joy Buolamwini. She is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, an award-winning researcher, and poet of code. Dr. Joy is the author of the national best-selling book, Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines.
During our conversation, we examined some of the basic definitions, players, and concerns associated with AI, how biases are transferred in the creation of AI and then reflected in its application, and lastly, the specific challenges AI poses particularly for communities of color.
About the Podcast
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
Resources &amp; Announcements
Grab your copy of <a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals.</a>
 
Where to Find Dr. Buolamwini
<a href="http://donate.ajl.org">Support the Algorithmic Justice League</a>
<a href="https://www.unmasking.ai/">Read ‘Unmasking AI: My Mission To Protect What Is Human In A World Of Machines”</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/poetofcode/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://poetofcode.com/">Website</a>
 
Stay Connected
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.
If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory">https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory</a>.
Take the info from the podcast to the next level by joining us in the Therapy for Black Girls Sister Circle <a href="https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/">community.therapyforblackgirls.com</a>
Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/shop">therapyforblackgirls.com/shop</a>.
The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.
 
Make sure to follow us on social media:
Twitter:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls"> @therapy4bgirls</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/therapyforblackgirls">@therapyforblackgirls</a>
 
Our Production Team
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford &amp; Maya Cole Howard
Senior Producer: Ellice Ellis
Producer: Tyree Rush
Associate Producer: Zariah Taylor

Session 386: Unmasking AI w/ Dr. Joy Buolamwini

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/303bed51-5b29-4e5b-8f2a-b22e0024e564/transcript

Session 387: Chasing the Bag Without Losing Your Mind

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