Well, Wild, & Free

Ep. 5: Learning & Loving Your Natural Hair with Courtney Grayton

Today we're talking to Courtney Grayton, natural haircare expert, creator, and entrepreneur. We discuss how our hair impacts our emotional well-being, why there's so little research on black hair products, and how to stop dreading our wash days. Guest Contact Info: ✺ Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnpOQWhvUUxQNmpnVm9vRUd1MlZpQ3lZeVEwQXxBQ3Jtc0tudlR0SWg5dEJvSno5czV0R1RqSVlOb3B2OGlERWdNYkVPcTJ3UVZOTXJmTmxqNGNDTUtOczdCSXV1RnVHZW56azltLVg2ZkJiaEwzcTJoYk5za2k1SFlKel93c1RTb3dXQ1pxNlRSd1BNcEtWY3FNQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkaycountryman%2F&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://www.instagram.com/c.grayton [https://www.instagram.com/c.grayton] ✺ Visit Courtney’s Website: https://www.froetry.us [https://www.froetry.us] ✺ Visit Courtney’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CourtneyGrayton [https://www.youtube.com/c/CourtneyGrayton] Episode 5 Topics: ✺ Hair health research and disparities ✺ How hair stylists can take care of themselves ✺ What our hair tells us about our emotional state ✺ How to enjoy taking care of our hair Episode 5 Resources: * 2023 Hair Discrimination Report: https://hbr.org/2023/05/how-hair-discrimination-affects-black-women-at-work [https://hbr.org/2023/05/how-hair-discrimination-affects-black-women-at-work] * 2023 The Crimson Report - https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/4/6/black-hair-tamarrajamestodd/ [https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/4/6/black-hair-tamarrajamestodd/] Visit our website at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NkV2lZeERoTHNidHY0OVFkT2R6SFB4cHQ5UXxBQ3Jtc0tsVTBOR1FTVkcxVmJfX2RxdnVsczhVRm5SQl9objROekdwYjM3UERCeFFtV1pJRTl2TThHMFVlNlZMSG1QVDlHSUNDcDdlb09QZ3M0ckN4Mk1pV1NWSWJrdHAyWWlid3FwNW5xcnJmbEZfbFFhdDlYQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjustbrifree.com%2Fpodcast&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://justbrifree.com/podcast [https://justbrifree.com/podcast] Follow on IG: ✺ @wellwildfree: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTluMGZ3WWI4NkNIWDlCTXNCdDJWRWlhVXdzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsYTRYTTYzUXZ0SGhNM3IzS2hBT0NJWlh3M0x0b1FwOFVuZW1MT2QwSmpfbXJMblFMYU82N0VIVFdkd1lRZ1lWeDNQRFZqRFowZk1UUTRlU1N1cnZtelZySDhSdmh0cWx4UGlUZkFYSHFMM0JuSVRGRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fwellwildfree&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://instagram.com/wellwildfree [https://instagram.com/wellwildfree] ✺ @justbrifree: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWZsbFlIdlNOWlEyR0h4dWl1Ui1oYUhIdUNpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttek5xa1dBYkIxNmFqOWdRMDRqWUFWdV9pMFp2VnRJQUlpeUxoWlg4R2g2OWlUaUt1UlptSUNIT1BUdVRoS2JveFozcnFzVHZRSzFvN0I3ZE91Q1BkSEJ1eVc3eXlmZUUtckYyZE1uMHZoNDZoSnFTMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fjustbrifree&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://instagram.com/justbrifree [https://instagram.com/justbrifree] Where you can listen: * Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-wild-free [https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-wild-free] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-wild-free/id1708658322 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-wild-free/id1708658322] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uVcH2avZZcTz5Ye7VHH1h [https://open.spotify.com/show/1uVcH2avZZcTz5Ye7VHH1h] * Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justbrifree.substack.com [https://justbrifree.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 4: How to Survive the News Cycle with Ellen Meny

Ellen Meny is an Emmy-winning TV host, author and mental health advocate. Originally from Baltimore, she’s worked for news stations across the country and written for publications such as Vox and the Cut. Above all, Ellen loves stories: hearing them, telling them, and living them. Guest Contact Info: ✺ Follow Ellen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmeny/ [https://www.instagram.com/ellenmeny/] ✺ Visit Ellen’s Website: https://ellenmeny.com/ [https://ellenmeny.com/] Episode 4 Topics: ✺ How to address online trolls ✺ Having a reasonable relationship with (bad) news ✺ The joys and struggles of being a journalist ✺ Self-care tips for people in the public eye Episode 4 Resources: * 2023 ICFJ Report: https://www.icfj.org/our-work/icfj-unesco-global-study-online-violence-against-women-journalists [https://www.icfj.org/our-work/icfj-unesco-global-study-online-violence-against-women-journalists] * Journalist’s Resource Report: https://journalistsresource.org/home/self-care-tips-for-journalists-plus-a-list-of-several-resources/ [https://journalistsresource.org/home/self-care-tips-for-journalists-plus-a-list-of-several-resources/] Visit our website at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NkV2lZeERoTHNidHY0OVFkT2R6SFB4cHQ5UXxBQ3Jtc0tsVTBOR1FTVkcxVmJfX2RxdnVsczhVRm5SQl9objROekdwYjM3UERCeFFtV1pJRTl2TThHMFVlNlZMSG1QVDlHSUNDcDdlb09QZ3M0ckN4Mk1pV1NWSWJrdHAyWWlid3FwNW5xcnJmbEZfbFFhdDlYQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjustbrifree.com%2Fpodcast&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://justbrifree.com/podcast [https://justbrifree.com/podcast] Follow on IG: ✺ @wellwildfree: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTluMGZ3WWI4NkNIWDlCTXNCdDJWRWlhVXdzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsYTRYTTYzUXZ0SGhNM3IzS2hBT0NJWlh3M0x0b1FwOFVuZW1MT2QwSmpfbXJMblFMYU82N0VIVFdkd1lRZ1lWeDNQRFZqRFowZk1UUTRlU1N1cnZtelZySDhSdmh0cWx4UGlUZkFYSHFMM0JuSVRGRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fwellwildfree&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://instagram.com/wellwildfree [https://instagram.com/wellwildfree] ✺ @justbrifree: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWZsbFlIdlNOWlEyR0h4dWl1Ui1oYUhIdUNpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttek5xa1dBYkIxNmFqOWdRMDRqWUFWdV9pMFp2VnRJQUlpeUxoWlg4R2g2OWlUaUt1UlptSUNIT1BUdVRoS2JveFozcnFzVHZRSzFvN0I3ZE91Q1BkSEJ1eVc3eXlmZUUtckYyZE1uMHZoNDZoSnFTMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fjustbrifree&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://instagram.com/justbrifree [https://instagram.com/justbrifree] Where you can listen: * Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-wild-free [https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-wild-free] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-wild-free/id1708658322 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-wild-free/id1708658322] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uVcH2avZZcTz5Ye7VHH1h [https://open.spotify.com/show/1uVcH2avZZcTz5Ye7VHH1h] * Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justbrifree.substack.com [https://justbrifree.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 3: How to Quit Your Job with Kris Reaves-Andrews

On today's episode, Kris Reaves-Andrews of The Big Quit Podcast shares her insight on quitting things that don’t serve us, especially our jobs. We break down signs of burnout, how to plan to leave a job, and what to do if you can’t quite leave, but you refuse to suffer any longer. Guest Contact Info: ✺ Follow Kris on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/be.social.kris/] ✺ Visit Kris’s Website [https://krisofalltrades.co] Episode 3 Topics: ✺ How to recognize signs of job burnout ✺ How to prepare to leave your job ✺ How to survive work when you can’t quit your job Episode 3 Resources: ✺ 2021 BLS Report [https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2021/paid-sick-leave-was-available-to-79-percent-of-civilian-workers-in-march-2021.htm] ✺ 2023 JOLTS Report [https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdf] Visit our website at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NkV2lZeERoTHNidHY0OVFkT2R6SFB4cHQ5UXxBQ3Jtc0tsVTBOR1FTVkcxVmJfX2RxdnVsczhVRm5SQl9objROekdwYjM3UERCeFFtV1pJRTl2TThHMFVlNlZMSG1QVDlHSUNDcDdlb09QZ3M0ckN4Mk1pV1NWSWJrdHAyWWlid3FwNW5xcnJmbEZfbFFhdDlYQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjustbrifree.com%2Fpodcast&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://justbrifree.com/podcast [https://justbrifree.com/podcast] Follow on IG: ✺ @wellwildfree [https://instagram.com/wellwildfree] ✺ @justbrifree [https://instagram.com/justbrifree] Where you can listen: * Spreaker [https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-wild-free] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-wild-free/id1708658322] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1uVcH2avZZcTz5Ye7VHH1h] * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0]https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justbrifree.substack.com [https://justbrifree.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 2: Why We Need Community Care with Kyler Nathan IV

On today's episode, Kyler Nathan IV of The Banquet Hall Podcast shares his perspective on amplifying and telling the stories of tomorrow, today. We break down what community care is and how it supports our overall well-being, especially as Black and brown people. Guest Contact Info: * Follow Kyler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefourthkyler/ [https://www.instagram.com/thefourthkyler/] * Visit Kyler's Website: https://thefourthkyler.square.site/ [https://thefourthkyler.square.site/] * Follow The Banquet Hall Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banquethallpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/banquethallpod/] * Listen to The Banquet Hall Podcast: https://linktr.ee/banquethallpod [https://linktr.ee/banquethallpod] Episode 2 Topics: * The role community plays in our ability to live healthy lives * How visibility and representation contribute to our social well-being * Tips on how to create and hold space for others Episode 2 Resources: * 2021 McKinsey & Co. Report [https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/black-representation-in-film-and-tv-the-challenges-and-impact-of-increasing-diversity] * 2021 Nielsen AA Consumer Report [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nielsens-2021-african-american-consumer-report-explores-the-influence-of-black-culture-on-content-and-media-trends-and-the-representation-of-the-collective-black-community-301408616.html] * Why It’s Time To Turn Self Care Into Community Care for Deeper Healing: https://www.wellandgood.com/what-is-community-care/ [https://www.wellandgood.com/what-is-community-care/] Visit our website at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NkV2lZeERoTHNidHY0OVFkT2R6SFB4cHQ5UXxBQ3Jtc0tsVTBOR1FTVkcxVmJfX2RxdnVsczhVRm5SQl9objROekdwYjM3UERCeFFtV1pJRTl2TThHMFVlNlZMSG1QVDlHSUNDcDdlb09QZ3M0ckN4Mk1pV1NWSWJrdHAyWWlid3FwNW5xcnJmbEZfbFFhdDlYQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjustbrifree.com%2Fpodcast&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://justbrifree.com/podcast [https://justbrifree.com/podcast] Follow on IG: * @wellwildfree: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTluMGZ3WWI4NkNIWDlCTXNCdDJWRWlhVXdzUXxBQ3Jtc0tsYTRYTTYzUXZ0SGhNM3IzS2hBT0NJWlh3M0x0b1FwOFVuZW1MT2QwSmpfbXJMblFMYU82N0VIVFdkd1lRZ1lWeDNQRFZqRFowZk1UUTRlU1N1cnZtelZySDhSdmh0cWx4UGlUZkFYSHFMM0JuSVRGRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fwellwildfree&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://instagram.com/wellwildfree [https://instagram.com/wellwildfree] * @justbrifree: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWZsbFlIdlNOWlEyR0h4dWl1Ui1oYUhIdUNpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttek5xa1dBYkIxNmFqOWdRMDRqWUFWdV9pMFp2VnRJQUlpeUxoWlg4R2g2OWlUaUt1UlptSUNIT1BUdVRoS2JveFozcnFzVHZRSzFvN0I3ZE91Q1BkSEJ1eVc3eXlmZUUtckYyZE1uMHZoNDZoSnFTMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fjustbrifree&v=BVV5dgocgCIhttps://instagram.com/justbrifree [https://instagram.com/justbrifree] Where you can listen: * Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-wild-free [https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-wild-free] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-wild-free/id1708658322 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-wild-free/id1708658322] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1uVcH2avZZcTz5Ye7VHH1h [https://open.spotify.com/show/1uVcH2avZZcTz5Ye7VHH1h] * Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/33e717c1-c186-4291-a075-2b588139a3b0] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justbrifree.substack.com [https://justbrifree.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 1: How to Be Authentic in Business with Kayla Countryman

In the very first episode of Well, Wild, and Free, we're talking about Occupational Well-Being! That means balancing work with leisure, as well as having a career that is both purposeful to you and society at large. Kayla Countryman, a business mentor and yoga teacher, and I get real about what it's like being Black women in business, how to stay true to our own visions, what hurdles society throws our way, and how to overcome them. Guest Contact Info: * Follow Kayla on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kaycountryman/] * Visit Kayla's Website [https://authentically-kay.com/] Episode 1 Topics: * Inequities and the experiences of BIPOC women in business * The pros and cons to solopreneurship * How to find your voice in a saturated market * Self-care tips for small business owners and entrepreneurs Episode 1 Resources: * 2021 J.P. Morgan Report [https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/business/business-planning/black-women-are-the-fastest-growing-group-of-entrepreneurs-but-the-job-isnt-easy] - Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. But the job isn’t easy. * 2021 Harvard Business Review [https://hbr.org/2021/05/black-women-are-more-likely-to-start-a-business-than-white-men] - Black Women Are More Likely to Start a Business than White Men Keep in touch with Well, Wild, & Free: * Visit our website at justbrifree.com/podcast [https://justbrifree.com/podcast] * Follow on IG: @wellwildfree [https://instagram.com/wellwildfree] & @justbrifree [https://instagram.com/justbrifree] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justbrifree.substack.com [https://justbrifree.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]