Highly Melanated Podcast

Highly Melanated Jeopardy

The world feels loud right now, and sometimes it’s hard to remember there’s still good happening every day. We start where a lot of us are living: irritated by endless spam calls and texts, side-eyeing how our data gets used, and asking why peace is always behind a paywall. From there, we get real about politics and the specific way Black women get treated when they’re the most qualified person in the room, including a viral clip that puts the country’s sexism and racism on full display. Then we shift the energy on purpose. We check in about life, travel chaos, and the behind-the-scenes reality of trying to stay consistent as creators while life keeps happening. And we bring back a grounding prompt: tell us one feel-good moment you’ve seen lately. That opens the door to stories that actually restore you, from innovative “smart city” solutions like Sweden training crows to clean up trash, to the joy of watching Black kids create art, perform, and speak truth about their own communities. Finally, we turn the studio into a full-on trivia arena with Highly Melanated Jeopardy: Black music lyrics, meme knowledge, Black household rules, Black TV and movies, and acronyms that will either humble you or make you feel seen. The rules are chaotic, the laughter is constant, and the takeaway is simple: fun is not frivolous, it’s survival. If you laughed, learned, or felt a little lighter, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What question would you have gotten right, and which one would’ve taken you out? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod [https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA] IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

Money, Love & Melanin

We weigh the viral $300K dating rule against real-life alignment, then celebrate Black representation that turns “not our lane” into everyday excellence. From Cool Runnings to indie projects, we connect money talk, standards, and the power of visibility. • unpacking the $300k dating myth and lifestyle matching • financial insecurity, boundaries and who pays when • long-distance costs and sustainable expectations • standards versus self-inventory and alignment • Cool Runnings and Black excellence in unlikely spaces • Dominique Dawes, Black rock bands and genre freedom • radio voices, media seats and women leading • community, invitations and what we build next Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod [https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA] IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

New Year: Still Melanated!

We hold space for grief, name the compassion gap, and still choose joy. Music, health, routine, and community become tools to slow down, show up, and build a life that feels like ours. • naming the weight of public violence and empathy burnout • finding joy again through concerts and daily music rituals • health wake-up calls, meds, food, sleep, gentle routines • comfort zones, control, and letting others help • procrastination as fear; early starts and tiny rewards • saying no, planning better, and protecting energy • repairing bonds, hearing other truths, choosing closure • honoring community connectors and everyday impact • presence over pace; time as precious Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod [https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA] IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner - Highly Melanated Edition

Happy Thanksgiving To Everyone!! in this episode we comprise our own list on who is coming to dinner and what are they bringing.   Would you come to eat at the manor? Who would be your guest? Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod [https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA] IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com

Be Prepared & Start Planning w. Shawnette

As a licensed Funeral Director and Pre-planning expert, Shawnette Mitchell comes to the Melanin Manor to talk about the ins and outs of planning for the inevitable. This is a real conversation about what no one wants to ever really talk about.  Planning for a funeral is a hard time in someone's life but it's a necessity of life.   Follow US IG: https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/highlymelanatedpodcast] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod [https://www.twitter.com/H_MelanatedPod] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb2VbyoW6KaMxQo5onYluXA] IF YOU WANT TO BE A GUEST OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD BE A GREAT CHOICE, HIT US UP!!! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US @highlymelanatedpodcast@gmail.com