The She Speaks Podcast

Being Black at a PWI pt.1

Join me as I share my experiences with being a Black woman at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). This episode explores being a minority in academia and how often times, we experience culture shock, anxiety, and great hurdles in these spaces. @laylahvital @shespeakspodcst

How the Cost of Living Crisis is HURTING Domestic Violence Victims

Join us as we delve deep into the hidden connection between the cost of living and domestic violence. In this episode, Laylah will be sharing her insights from an American perspective to explain how economic decline only makes those in domestic violence situations even more vulnerable . While Chloe, from the Black Thought Collective, will provide her British perspective on the issue , which we conclude is a world-wide problem! Our hearts go out to countless individuals in abusive relationships. Topics Discussed: - What is the cost of living crisis?  - Politics involved  - How does this affect DV? - Who are Domestic Violence victims? -  Why the world turns a blind eye to Black women suffering? -Closing Guest(s): Chloe (@Mateimnotmagic) / Black Feminist Collective (@blackfeministcollective)

Are Romantic Relationships Overrated?

Romantic relationships are great… well, they can be, but do we make them more important than they should be? And do we make them more important than our friendships. Also, how the media reinforces the importance of romantic relationships over platonic ones.

Powerless to Powerful

Conversation about my mental health, feelings of powerlessness, and journey towards embracing my power as a Black woman. TW: Mental health

Love, Love, Love & The Lack Thereof

Valentine’s Day and a Loveless Society