Culture Convo | Spirituality & Financial Alignment: Money as Energy | Simone Griffin Taylor

Introducing : Black True Crime Podcast | Teddy Pendergrass & The Murder of Taaz Lang (Network Drop)

Teddy Pendergrass was a legendary singer and songwriter from the 60s and 70s that attracted the attention of women world wide. But when one of the closest women to him is murdered, and then he suffers a near fatal accident years later.. Are people wrong to suggest that the two may be connected? JOIN US as we discuss Teddy Pendegrass and the murder of Taaz Lang. RIP to the victims 💔 Black True Crime Podcast  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-true-crime-podcast/id1480709706] To ACCESS the FULL VIDEO EPISODE + ALL PICTURES associated with the case. Join US on PATREON: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/blacktruecrimepodcast⁠ [http://www.patreon.com/blacktruecrimepodcast] Follow us on INSTAGRAM: @BlackTrueCrimePodcast Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel: www.youtube.com/c/blacktruecrimepodcast [http://www.youtube.com/c/blacktruecrimepodcast] Join our PATREON for full video episodes and exclusive content: www.patreon.com/blacktruecrimepodcast [http://www.patreon.com/blacktruecrimepodcast] For MERCH, visit: www.blacktruecrime.com/shop-merch [http://www.blacktruecrime.com/shop-merch] JOIN OUR FB GROUP:  https://www.facebook.com/blacktruecrimepodcast [https://www.facebook.com/blacktruecrimepodcast]   Intro & Outro music credits: Horror by Paradox Beats Original Beat production ownership is retained by the original producer where applicable. This beat is being used with private/owned leasing rights GRANTED by the producer(s). This audio is 100% free to listen to on this show.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Culture Convo | Micro Honesty: Building Love Through Truth | Grace Harry

In this illuminating episode of Culture Raises Us, Grace Harry explores the practice of “micro honesty”—small truths that prevent big breakdowns in love, friendships, and community. While we often tell half-truths to avoid conflict or spare feelings, Grace shows how those lies corrode trust over time. Through candid stories and practical tools, she explains how pausing to ask “what’s true?” can shift our interactions and keep relationships on track. Micro honesty isn’t about being harsh—it’s about choosing truth as the foundation for intimacy, even in the smallest exchanges. This conversation is a reminder that love can’t survive on half-truths. Courageous honesty, even in micro doses, is what creates real connection. #CultureRaisesUs #GraceHarry #MicroHonesty #TruthOverComfort #AuthenticRelationships #EmotionalIntelligence #BuildWithTruth #HealthyLove See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Culture Convo | Spirituality & Financial Alignment: Money as Energy | Simone Griffin Taylor

For too long, we’ve been told that money and spirituality live in two separate worlds—one about survival, the other about higher purpose. In this enlightening episode of Culture Raises Us, Simone Griffin Taylor bridges that divide, showing us how aligning finances with spiritual values creates wholeness, not conflict. She shares her own journey of blending spiritual awakening with financial growth, revealing how money can act as energy that amplifies purpose when used with integrity. From saying yes to opportunities like international travel to practicing daily financial discernment, Simone offers a blueprint for seeing money as both tool and teacher. This episode is about courage—the courage to rewrite inherited money stories, embrace abundance without guilt, and view wealth as an ally in walking out your purpose. Book your free consultation with Simone using the link below now! https://www.affluencereimagined.com/work-with-me #CultureRaisesUs #SimoneGriffinTaylor #SpiritualityAndMoney #FinancialAlignment #MoneyAsEnergy #FaithAndFinances #PurposeDrivenWealth #AbundanceMindset #SpiritualGrowth See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Culture Convo | The Small Voice in the Noise: Hearing God Clearly | Marquita Moore

In a culture overflowing with noise—social media opinions, cultural pressures, even the good demands of family and work—how do we make space to hear God’s whisper? In this reflective episode of Culture Raises Us, Marquita Moore of How I Grew Today shares wisdom on relearning stillness, discerning God’s leading, and protecting spiritual sensitivity in a world that thrives on distraction. Marquita speaks candidly about the seasons when she couldn’t hear clearly, the daily practices that help her realign (fasting, prayer, deeper study), and why God’s guidance often comes with peace even when it stretches us—unlike the striving of ambition and pressure. She uses vivid analogies—from naming your brain to the ache after a chiropractor visit—to remind us that alignment takes discipline, but the reward is clarity and freedom. This episode is an invitation to tune out the noise, set boundaries, and lean into the whisper that knows the way forward. Because God doesn’t always show up in the loud and obvious—often, He’s found in the quiet. #CultureRaisesUs #MarquitaMoore #HearingGodsVoice #FaithAndStillness #SpiritualDiscipline #FindingClarity #GodInTheWhisper #WalkByFaith #QuietStrength #SmallVoiceBigImpact See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Codie Elaine Oliver Interview | Lead With Love & Own Your Story

Codie Elaine Oliver is a master builder of culture, community, and visibility. As the co-creator of the Black Lovedocuseries and founder of BlackLove.com, Codie has dedicated her life to amplifying stories that show the full spectrum of Black love, family, healing, and entrepreneurship. In this soul-stirring episode of Culture Raises Us, host Astor Chambers sits down with Codie to unpack the movement behind the media. From navigating ownership in Hollywood to balancing motherhood, wellness, and entrepreneurship, Codie shares how storytelling became her calling—and why she refuses to water anything down for comfort. This is a conversation about love as a cultural cornerstone, mentorship as responsibility, and authenticity as a non-negotiable. Whether she’s leading retreats, producing podcasts like The Mama’s Den, or helping shape safe spaces for Black families to be seen and celebrated, Codie is living proof that storytelling is not just art—it’s a public service. You’ll learn: * How Black Love became a platform and not just a series * Why ownership matters more than virality * How motherhood shaped her as a leader * Why transparency and vulnerability are at the root of impact * The power of Black women creating space for each other * How to nurture culture while protecting your own peace Codie leaves us with three timeless seeds for future stewards of culture: take up space, mentor those behind you, and lead with love. This episode is a masterclass on creating from a place of purpose and leading from the heart. Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Culture, Wisdom & the Power of Story 01:22 – Creating Space for Black Love Stories 03:10 – From Howard to Hollywood: Owning the Vision 05:05 – Leaving Journalism to Pursue Joy 07:12 – Discovering the Power of Black Romcoms 09:00 – From the Obamas to the Black Marriage Myth 11:18 – The Birth of Black Love Series 13:31 – Navigating Insecurity and Delays in Creation 15:05 – Meeting Tommy & Creating the Docuseries 17:12 – The Importance of Black Ownership 19:48 – Why Black Love Took Two Years to Build 22:10 – Choosing a Licensing Deal with OWN 24:19 – Monetizing the Platform: Merch, FAST Channels, and Spin-offs 26:44 – Expanding the Brand: BlackLove.com & The Mama’s Den 28:16 – Creating Safe Spaces for Motherhood 30:17 – Transparency Over Clickbait: Choosing Depth 32:21 – Staying Grounded in a Microwave Culture 34:12 – Mental Health, Empathy & Holding Space 36:55 – Allyship, DEI Backlash & Standing Up for Each Other 39:27 – Faith, Humanity & the Politics of Love 42:02 – Codie’s 3 Seeds: Take Up Space, Mentor, Lead With Love 🏷️ YouTube Keywords (500 character max): Codie Elaine Oliver, Black Love series, BlackLove.com, The Mama’s Den, Astor Chambers, Black storytelling, Black ownership in media, motherhood and leadership, women in film and TV, Black female creators, DEI in Hollywood, culture podcast, creating safe spaces, leading with love, authenticity in media, inspirational Black women, black romcoms, faith and humanity, black marriage myths, transparency in storytelling, mentorship, entrepreneurship, cultural representation, Culture Raises Us #CodieElaineOliver #BlackLove #CultureRaisesUs #BlackStorytelling #LeadWithLove #BlackOwnership #BlackCreatives #TheMamasDen #BlackWomenInFilm #SafeSpaces #BlackCultureMatters #AuthenticVoices #CulturalRepresentation #DEI #MentorshipMatters See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.