Why Me Now

S1E17: Nicole Renee Dozier: Motivated to Pursue Her Future Dreams-Overcoming Lifes Obstacles

Welcome to another episode on the Why Me Now Podcast. Today, we have a very special guest, Nicole Renee Dozier. Nicole is a remarkable young teenager who has overcome incredible obstacles in her life. From being born prematurely to growing up in a single-parent home, Nicole has faced challenges that would have broken many people. But rathe...

S1E16: Life Changes Now Changing Lives - Real Talk

Welcome to Life Changes Now Changing Lives - Real Talk, the podcast that explores the ways our lives can be transformed by making meaningful changes. We’ll be talking with inspiring individuals who have taken the initiative to make positive changes in their lives and have achieved amazing results.

Through candid conversations, we’ll learn the secrets to their success, and how...

S4E1:  Vanessa Rose Martin Barnard: The Unveiling Of A Child Prodigy - Wiser Than Most Adults: Welcome to "Why Me Now Podcast". We educate and discuss topics related to Black Americans. In this episode, we'll be discussing Vanessa Rose Martin Barnard, a child prodigy whose talents surpass those of most adults. In this podcast episode, we will be discussing the extraordinary life of Vanessa Rose Martin Barnard, a child...

S1E1: Black Americans Speaking Up: True Stories, New Voices, Truth Spoken

Black people saying things you’ve never heard before. New Black voices, Black advocates, and Black lives. And, yes, we matter just like everyone else. This is not that. It's brought awareness and educated on topics in the Black community we never talk about but should. Don't miss out. #whymenow

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S1E2: Products Of An Environment: The Making Of A Black American:

We’ll discuss the idea of being a product of your environment. By this, we mean that the environment a person grows up in can have a significant impact on the kind of person they become. This is especially true for black people in America, who are more likely to grow up in neighborhoods with high poverty rates, poor education systems, and limited access to resources....

S3E4: Ray Speaking On Dating as a Black Woman: Eroticsized, Fantasized and Ostracized:

As a black woman, Ray has often been eroticsized, fantasized, and ostracized when it comes to dating. As a result, Ray has had to confront many stereotypes and assumptions that are placed upon her simply because of the color of her skin. Ray has been objectified and devalued, as if she was not worthy of respect or a knowledge of her own worth.

It...

S3E3: Juan Valdespino, A 1st Generation Mexican in St. Louis and his Integration into the Black Community:

Juan Valdespino speaks on being a 1st Generation Mexican life in St. Louis talks about his journey of integrating into the Black community. You'll hear his struggles, successes, and experiences. You'll learn how he overcame barriers, cultural differences, and social pressures just by being a part of the Black community. We'll ...

S3E2: Chandra Winger Living with 7 Personalities-Dissociative Identity Disorder (DMHD):

This podcast explores the little-known but incredibly powerful and life-altering Dissociative Mental Health Disorder (DMHD) through the story of one brave woman’s journey-of-a-kind dealing with the disorder. In a culture where mental health is still widely stigmatized, this candid witness of living with DMHD is hopefully a powerful reminder that...

S1E4: Back To the Beginning: The Willie Lynch Letter-The Making Of A Slave a.k.a Black Americans:

On this episode we look at the Willie Lynch letter and how it continues to impact black Americans today. We will discuss how this 18th century document written by Willie Lynch has been used to justify discrimination and oppression in our society. We will also explore the legacy of the letter and how it has been used to perpetuate racis...