Smart For A Black Girl

Smart For A Black Girl

Welcome to my podcast! đź—Ł The name highlights some of the micro aggressions faced by successful Black women in predominantly white spaces. I am Nicketa Coombs M. Ed., M.A I am School Psychology Doctoral Student, Intern, Social Justice Advocate, Researcher, Academic, and Lifelong Learner. ( and dog mom, plant mom & witch đź–¤) I am Jamaican born & raised. Join me as I: - Navigate the social justice realm from a multicultural, interdisciplinary lens. - Highlight amazing work being done by Strong Black Women and Women of Color. - Share others experiences with social justice or lack thereof.

Episodes

Episode 16: ADHD in Adults

March 6, 2022 • 67 mins
Recorded live on Fireside, every Sunday at 8:00 pm. Join me at https://f.chat/FJF4 . This episode explores ADHD in adults, mental health inequity in diagnosis & treatment, coping strategies and so much more.
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Episode 15: Finding Comfort in Discomfort

February 28, 2022 • 69 mins
This is a recording from Smart for a Black Girl Live Radio Show on Fireside discussing surviving a system where the deck is stacked against you. The ultimate goal is to dismantle the system but that takes time and resources. So what do we do until then? How do we cope & survive?
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Episode 14: A Taste of Cultural Humility

February 20, 2022 • 59 mins
kopn.org conversation about Social Justice, Cultural Humility & other topics with myself and my old academic advisor, Dr. Dick Dalton. Dr. Dalton hosts a local show that provides a platform for important conversation regarding various aspects of Social Justice. These conversations are thought provoking, promoting self awareness & reflection. Consider the following: Can/should people change just because they are presented with the t...
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Episode 13: World Mental Health Day: Inequalities in Academia & Professional Training Spaces.

October 10, 2021 • 54 mins
It’s World Mental Health Day & this episode explores an “unpopular area” related to Mental Health which involves Academia and Training. This is a raw unfiltered discussion between Mental Health Professionals and a Medical Doctor because our Mental Health also matters. • How does your Social Climate affect your Mental Health? Do you feel a Sense of Belonging or Isolation? Are you fully supported or does it come with conditions? Is y...
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Episode 12: Sexual Liberation- Taking Our Power Back

April 23, 2021 • 10 mins
This episode briefly discusses how various societies, institutions & men in particular, assign value to women based on “sexual behaviors”. The patriarchy is built on the oppression of women, especially targeting those outwardly displaying sexual freedom. I hope today is the day that you take your power back via liberation.
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Episode 11: Trauma Sensitive Way of Life

April 10, 2021 • 23 mins
2020 and 2021 has been overwhelming for most of us, dealing with various types of loss, pain, worry, grief, trauma, mental illnesses, health scares etc. This episode introduces the idea of leading with a trauma sensitive approach with our interpersonal & intra-personal relationships. It also acknowledges that trauma is NOT the new clout term- instead of criticizing that everyone is talking about it, maybe we should view it as less ...
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Episode 10: The Cost of Blackness: Almost Losing My Life

October 30, 2020 • 16 mins
How Racial Disparities in Healthcare Almost Cost Me My Life ————-This episode begins as a check-in & brief life update but the true focus is on racial disparities in healthcare. In JULY I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism in every lobe of both lungs, a deflated heart valve, deflated intra ventricular septum & a right heart strain after constantly being ignored by the doctors since reporting symptoms in JANUARY. Basically spent...
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Episode 9: Social Justice Advocate

August 27, 2020 • 58 mins
Conversation with former advisor and fellow social justice advocate, Dr. Dalton. This episode discusses Cultural Competence, Cultural Humility, Advocacy Efforts and much more!
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Episode 8 Triumph after Trauma: Beating Adversity

July 26, 2020 • 35 mins
Live interview on SportsNation: “From humble beginnings Nicketa Coombs, a multiple All-American athlete, used track and field as a conduit towards two Bachelor's and two Master's degrees. She is now mere months away from a Phd. She tells her story of her triumph over adversity Saturday at 5:30 pm on Sportsnation Live on Nationwide 90fm - 90.1 to 90. 9on the FM band; YouTube at Nationwide 90 FM, nationwideradiojm.com and Flow Channe...
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Episode 7: Coping with COVID as a Foreigner âž–Home Away Home.

May 17, 2020 • 30 mins
How are you coping with COVID❓. Join us as we discuss how COVID has affected us as foreigners who are “home” away from “home”, places that we have attachment but still a troubled sense of belonging. Compassion, collaboration & kindness is how we make it. ❤️
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Episode 6:The Experience of International Student-Athletes➡️ Land of Opportunities and....Isolation?

December 29, 2019 • 35 mins
Will we ever get to a point where International Student-Athletes feel fully supported and valued? Feel welcomed? Feel safe? Feel informed? ~~~~~~
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Episode 5: Discursive Injustice: The Power in Language & Authority x Social Identities

November 13, 2019 • 18 mins
What are the implications when Social Identities intersect with the Power in Language & Authority? When I walk into a college classroom as a BLACK FEMALE instructor, I have to prove why I’m qualified to be there, even after 4 college degrees— the same does not ring true for my White peers, especially males. Why? In this segment, Al & I explore the intricacies of the philosophy behind power, authority, language along with intersec...
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Episode 4: Woes & Wins of Graduate School. đź“š

September 15, 2019 • 24 mins
Unfiltered & honest conversations between Nicketa 🇯🇲 & Nikita 🇹🇹 about maneuvering grad school/doctoral programs. Nicketa- 4th year doctoral student in school psychology. Nikita- 2nd year doctoral student in special education. Check it out!
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Episode 3: Conversations About Colorism.

May 3, 2019 • 10 mins
Often times we acknowledge the negative experiences of Black Women with darker skin, but rarely do we talk about the experiences & biases against Black Women who are light skin. Why is this? Listen to a conversation about colorism between myself & my dear friend Carmaleta. ♥️ Feel free to add to the conversation.
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Episode 2: Identities as Risk Factors.

March 23, 2019 • 12 mins
- Why are aspects of my identity risk factors against me, my well-being and the quality of my life? - Why are Black Females the least protected group?. - We often hear and talk about the school to prison pipeline and the effects on Black boys and men as if there’s no impact on Black girls & Black women. Why? - Black girls and Black women are severely impacted by numerous racial disparities. Not only do they share these experience...
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Episode 1: Stigmas & Stereotypes

March 1, 2019 • 5 mins
The underlying meaning of Smart For a Black Girl. A quick chat with an Atlanta freelance director who has seen this same prejudice within the movie industry.
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Welcome to my podcast, Smart For A Black Girl.

February 24, 2019 • 1 min
This episode is a short introduction to me, my work and a quick overview of my goals for this podcast. I am looking forward to exploring the social justice realm from various perspectives and disciplines with you all.
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