Pushin' Pages

Pushin' Pages

One of my fondest memories as a kid was participating in the summer reading programs. Outside of numerous attraction tickets and personal pizzas, I connected with stories that still inspire me today. For today's summertime episode, I discuss my love of reading and the authors/genres that shaped my journey. Authors are change agents using imagination and creativity to challenge societal norms and realities we encounter. They also remind us how wonder and joy are important to the work of community building and activism. So YES, books have always been political. Yet, they provide a balance of actively seeking Joy, Fun, and the things that we Love. #SupportBlackAuthors Books mentioned in episode: * The Talking Eggs by Robert D. San Souci * The Rough Face Girl by Rafe Martin * Black Series by @joan.vassar * Times Undoing by @cheadwrites * Reel by Kennedy Ryan * bell hooks Collection My Current Summer Reading list: 1. The Art of Loving you by @natashabishopwrites 2. Goal by Alexandria House @msalexhouse 3. Big Girl Blitz by @authordanielleallen 4. Sweet Heat by Bolu babalola @boluberry 5. Best Man: Unfinished Business by @malcolmdlee Favorite Reads of 2026 so far: * Score by @kennedyryan1 * Somebody's Wife by @robbireneewrites * A Renaissance of Our Own by @rachel.cargle * The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by @waltermosley_official * A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by @tiawilliamswrites Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: Childish Gambino aka. Donald Glover Social- @childishgambino Stephen Marley w/ Melanie Fiona Social-@stephenmarley @melaniefiona Please support SOUL Vibrant Podcast by: 1 .Donate to PayPal : https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac [https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac] CashApp: $ACSoulVibrant 2. Listen and Share this and other podcast episodes 3 . Follow Me: X: @IAMLADYAC IG/Threads: @_iamladyac Facebook: @Queenladyac Substack: Lady ac Website: https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media [https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media]

What We NOT Gonna DO

Happy Juneteenth SOUL Vibrant Fam! Some people have so much to say about how we choose to celebrate, uplift, or protect ourselves. The last thing we need to do is police ourselves. Reflecting on current events, the conversation asks what are we going to do, need to, or should be doing. For this week's episode, I want to talk about what we NOT gonna do moving forward as Black folks. We, the Black Community, must accept some hard truths if we want to create change and progress as a people. *The thunderstorm is a paid actor lol* Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: Kes Social- @kesthebandofficial Goyo & Zaider Social-@goyo @zaidermusic Please support SOUL Vibrant Podcast by: 1 .Donate to PayPal : https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac [https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac] CashApp: $ACSoulVibrant 2. Listen and Share this and other podcast episodes 3 . Follow Me: X: @IAMLADYAC IG/Threads: @_iamladyac Facebook: @Queenladyac Substack: Lady ac Website: https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media [https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media] Hide [https://rss.com/podcasts/soulvibrant/2888903/#]

Live From The Sista Circle pt. 2

The Sister Circle is defined as a gathering of women/femmes who come together for support, open dialogue, and connection. By sharing personal experiences and challenges, these spaces curate trust, empowerment, and understanding. But in adulthood, some find it challenging to find or build such environments. Let me help you out by reintroducing you to mine. Me and my Girls are back in today's episode, expressing the importance of the group chat, "kiki'in", and the ultimate safe space of the sister circle. Join us as we dive deeper into the value of these spaces that shape our Growth, Identity, and Well-being. Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: Rapsody ft. Baby Tate Social- @rapsody @imbabytate Eryn Allen Kane Social-@erynallenkane Please support SOUL Vibrant Podcast by: 1 .Donate to PayPal : https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac [https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac] 2. Listen and Share this and other podcast episodes 3 . Follow Me: X: @IAMLADYAC IG/Threads: @_iamladyac Facebook: @Queenladyac Substack: Lady ac Website: https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media [https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media]

Thank GOD I'm Fat

"Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me - Audre Lorde" The most radical act a person can do is to fully love themselves in a world that tells them not to. Being Black, fat, and a woman, society tried to convince me, in so many ways, to hate myself. Being transparent, it almost succeeded. My healing journey wouldn't be effective unless I learned to love my Fatness. It defines so much of my identity that accepting it led to my own liberation. Aspects since childhood that once brought me shame or anguish are now sources of my protection, spiritual knowing, and resilience. As the Class of 2026 celebrates its accomplishments, I'm inspired to reflect on my own milestones. For today's episode, I proudly proclaim what I love most about being fat. Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: Jill Scott Social- @missjillscott GAWD , Durand Bernarr Social-@gawdherself @durandbernarr [https://www.instagram.com/durandbernarr/#] Please support SOUL Vibrant Podcast by: 1 .Donate to PayPal : https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac [https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac] 2. Listen and Share this and other podcast episodes 3 . Follow Me: X: @IAMLADYAC IG/Threads: @_iamladyac Facebook: @Queenladyac Substack: Lady ac Website: https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media [https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media]

For the Love of Patriarchy

Pursuing Love should not be a death sentence. However, under patriarchy, this is one of the aspects it guarantees. Love, care, and emotional well-being cannot exist within this oppressive system. Yet, it lies to men and boys, raising them to believe that violence, dominance, and control are the best ways to shape their identities to achieve those things in life. Tragically, women, nonbinary individuals, and children pay the cost, and ironically, men do as well. It's deeper than behavioral patterns, mental health, and any other deterrent used to dismiss this reality. It's time to expose patriarchy for its shapeshifting ways. Tune in to learn the known and hidden ways that patriarchy impacts our capabilities to love, connect, and liberate. Book and Articles recommendation 1. Black Masculinity in Comic Books: An Interview with Jonathan Gayles * https://www.aaihs.org/black-masculinity-in-comic-books-an-interview-with-jonathan-gayles/ [https://www.aaihs.org/black-masculinity-in-comic-books-an-interview-with-jonathan-gayles/] 2. The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks * https://bellhooksbooks.com/product/the-will-to-change/ [https://bellhooksbooks.com/product/the-will-to-change/] 3. A Book of Poems for Black Kings by Fulterius King * https://fulteriusking.com/#ordernow [https://fulteriusking.com/#ordernow] Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: Allen Stone Social-@allenstone Misha, Cocabona, Kadeem Tyrell Social- @mishabeats @kadeemtyrell @cocabonamusic Please support SOUL Vibrant Podcast by: 1 .Donate to PayPal : https://www.paypal.me/Queenladyac 2. Listen and Share this and other podcast episodes 3 . Follow Me: X: @IAMLADYAC IG/Threads: @_iamladyac Facebook: @Queenladyac Substack: Lady ac Website: https://sites.google.com/view/andrianah-media-portfolio/visual-media