More Than That with Gia Peppers

More Than That with Gia Peppers

A sonic journey across New America that Illuminates Black Voices. Celebrating new conversations on wellness, entertainment, wealth, family and more.

Episodes

July 27, 2024 19 mins
The face of luxury has always looked one way for so long — but we're redefining luxury for our community, and finding sustainable ways to elevate our everyday lives. Tune-in to our conversation with Founder and CEO of Spiked Wellness and Nike Trainer Briana Thompson about how we can find luxury in big and little ways.
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The cornerstone of our culture is Black art. What we create can define eras and fuel progress — but what happens when we're shut out from the art world? In this episode, visual artist, designer, and author Reyna Noriega speaks with us about investing in art, how we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our world, and how we can empower Black artists to turn their creativity into capital.
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Black farming is making a comeback, and it's gaining popularity with the younger generation. This week, DeAnthony Jamerson — someone who has been carrying on his family's centuries-long farming legacy — joins us to talk about how we can find greener pastures in our everyday lives.
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The cookout: the hallmark summer celebration our community looks forward to every year. And as we chat with Moe Cason, we'll discover the history behind the cookout, and how we can do good with good cooked food.
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June 29, 2024 19 mins
Can herbs be the key to healing our community's chronic illnesses? Health Activist & Founder of The Detox Now, Coach Gessie Thompson, joins us in this episode to talk about healing the hormonal imbalances BIPOC suffer with in silence.
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More Black men are expanding their vision for our communities and are leaning into their power. In our Season 4 premiere episode, the hosts of the Nice and Neat Podcast join us to speak on the joys and challenges of cultivating friendships and how taking care of yourself — mind, body, and spirit — positions you for success.
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In this country, the history of Juneteenth is skewed, one-sided, and incomplete.

For this year's Juneteenth special, we're having an intergenerational conversation with Professor Juneteenth Sam Collins to unveil the hidden history of this newly nationally-recognized holiday.  

Listen now as we find the missing pieces of the puzzle, illuminate the stories of our unsung heroes, and celebrate our resilience.

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Juneteenth Legacy P...

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For our Black men that carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and don't have the space to feel vulnerable, this one is for you.

In our Season 3 finale, TV Host & Author Mike Hill, and Therapist & Content Creator, Kier Gaines, share what safe spaces can look like, the importance of therapy, and how our community can support Black men as they heal.

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Therapy for Black Men

Just Heal Bro Tour

WalkGoodLA

Verywell Mind

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Our current realities inspire us to dream of a future where Black people are seen, honored, and celebrated in our humanity and for our gifts. In other words, Afrofuturism.

This week, award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler & Grammy Award-nominated artist Mumu Fresh share how our imaginations bring us closer to this dream, and how artistry open doors of possibilities.

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Climate change is no joke, but that doesn't mean there's no hope.

Kimberly Dowdell, Edward Buckles & Chike Ozah share concrete disaster preparedness tips we can use to stay ready, and share their thoughts on what our institutions should do to protect those without the means to protect themselves.

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Katrina Babies Documentary

Hurricane Preparedness Resources

Social Economic Empowerment Design (SEED) Network

 

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These days, everything costs too much. And as the cost of living goes up, more people are looking for creative ways to keep more money in their pockets.

Jewel Pearson and Carmeon Hamilton join us on this episode to talk about how DIYing and tiny homes allow us to reimagine where we live, so we can transform them into spaces we love.

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Tiny House Trailblazers

The Bohemian Brand

Work With Carmeon

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Owning a business has learning curves. But when a person becomes their own brand, it's a whole new ballgame.

This week, Angela Yee and Rhonda X share business tips for Black creators, how they can stay ready for the future of social media, and the importance of giving them their flowers.

 

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RXVR Brands

NYC Small Business Services

Mastercard Small Business City

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Black love is so much more than affection. It's rebellion, tenacity, and the seeds for joy like no other.

This week, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart from BLK MKT VINTAGE, and Brittany Packnett-Cunningham & Reggie Cunningham join us to talk about the different kinds of Black love, its thriving existence, and more.

 

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Couples Therapist Directory

Therapy for Black Men

Therapy for Black Girls

 

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While juggling career and parenthood may be easy for some, for others it’s a constant push and pull.

In this episode, guests share how their personal needs shaped their choices, the different roles in parenting dynamics, and how our decisions leave lasting effects on our families.

 

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Her Life Sparkles Blog

Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell

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Building generational wealth and a family legacy is a need for our community.  

In this week's episode, we chat with DJ Envy and Dr. DeForest Soaries about what our ancestors did to get us where we are today. And what our efforts now will accomplish for future generations to come.

 

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DFree Online Academy - https://academy.dfreefoundation.org/

Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain & the Magic That Holds Us Together by...

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HBCUs are a catalyst for our community's progress, and drive us toward positive change.

Tune-in as we chat with journalist and TV host Cari Champion and rapper and activist David Banner about the influence of HBCUs, and how they still empower our community.

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NNPA, Chevy's "Discovery the Unexpected" Program - https://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu/

Brown Girls Dream Foundation - https://www.browngirlsdream.org/

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Our country has experienced racial reckonings multiple times over — and we're still fighting for change. We've come a long way, but we need more.

In the final episode of our 2-part Juneteenth Special, we talk with Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Ben Chavis, and Community Organizer, Nse Ufot.

Listen for an impactful discussion about protecting the progress we've made, and how Juneteenth could create dynamic change.

 

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We Are Each O...

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What does Juneteenth mean to us?

Is it a celebration? A day of reflection? Atonement? Mourning? Or is it all of that and more?

In this episode, we talk to Political Expert, Mike Muse, Grammy Award-Winning DJ, Gimel "Young Guru" Keaton, and NAACP Image Award Nominee, Lynae Venee, about the history of Juneteenth and how it translates to the reckoning of today. 

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Stamped From the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas b...

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Somehow we have transcended and kept togetherness alive at home and on the road. In this episode, we talk about how tech, family and joy collide in the digital age.

 

Hear exciting new frontiers in everyday life, to get you up to speed on what’s next — to stay connected in your favorite places to be. 

 

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