GirlTREK

In this episode, Morgan opens with a foremother meditation honoring the legacy of 1936 Olympic track and field star Tidye Pickett, a trailblazer whose story deserves to be told. Vanessa and Morgan then have a powerful intergenerational dialogue with next-gen Nyra. Vanessa leads a transformative lesson on how to share power and build community across generations, offering insights on fostering meaningful connections with younger cha...

We continue, Next Gen Week, with Vanessa guiding trekkers through a powerful foremother meditation inspired by the wisdom and resilience of Afeni Shakur—activist, mother, and visionary. Through this reflection, we honor the strength of those who came before us and ground ourselves in their lessons. Then, Morgan leads an illuminating exercise on value-based decision-making, helping us navigate two of life’s biggest choices—career pa...

Morgan opens this episode with a heartfelt tribute to Ruby Bridges, honoring her courage and legacy as a trailblazer in the fight for educational equity. Vanessa then leads a thoughtful lesson on the power of mentorship—how to step into the role of a guide while maintaining healthy boundaries that sustain both mentor and mentee. Whether you're looking to uplift others or seeking guidance yourself, this episode offers wisdom on ...

Vanessa opens this episode with a powerful dedication to the sisters in the movement—those working tirelessly to improve the lives of Black women. Morgan then leads a transformative lesson on self-esteem, offering practical guidance on how to nurture confidence and attract the community that uplifts and sustains you. Finally, Renate returns with insights and well-deserved shoutouts to Black women and girls making phenomenal contrib...

Vanessa opens Foremother Friday with a grounding poem, setting the tone for a powerful reflection on family, legacy, and care. Trelani joins to share wisdom from our ancestral guiding light, Sojourner Truth, weaving her lessons into parenting insights that transcend generations. Morgan offers heartfelt advice on parenting, and trekkers add their voices, sharing thoughts, wisdom, and lived experiences on mothering, parenting, and ca...

Morgan opens this Talk Back Thursday with a meditation honoring the legendary Josephine Baker—entertainer, activist, spy, and mother—whose life embodied radical care. Then, Vanessa leads a lesson on end-of-life planning, offering guidance on navigating difficult conversations with compassion and intention. Nyra returns to uplift trekker testimonies, sharing wisdom and advice from the GirlTrek community. This episode is a call to pr...

Vanessa opens this episode with a foremother meditation honoring the wisdom of healer and legendary midwife Margaret Charles Smith. Then, a familiar voice returns—but in a new role. Our homegirl Sandria Washington joins, but this time she is being interviewed by Morgan. 

Together, they explore the journey of adoption and the vital role of kinship care, continuing the podcast’s commitment to radical care. This episode offers insight,...

On this week's Teach-in Tuesday, Morgan opens with a grounding meditation, drawing inspiration from the wisdom and resilience of Biddy Mason—an iconic 19th-century nurse, entrepreneur, and foremother of community care. Then, Vanessa guides a powerful and healing teach-in for caretakers, exploring the journey of releasing guilt and embracing the strength to ask for and receive support. A transformative episode for all who give s...

In this heartfelt kickoff to Radical Care Week, Vanessa leads a powerful meditation dedicated to the women who have shaped our lives—our aunties, grandmothers, foremothers, daughters, and all those who have given care through their love and advocacy. Morgan then takes us deeper into the essential knowledge of the Patients' Bill of Rights, equipping us with the tools to advocate for loved ones navigating the hospital system or engag...

In this powerful closing to Safety Week, Morgan guides listeners through a meditation inspired by the fearless journalist and activist Ida B. Wells, offering reflection and resilience in the face of injustice. Vanessa then leads with a heartfelt prayer led by Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts before diving into an essential lesson on supporting individuals returning home from incarceration and the process of expunging a criminal record. F...

Morgan begins Week Eight, Day Four, with a foremother meditation honoring Susie King Taylor, a trailblazer in education and activism. Vanessa then teaches two life-saving skills—how to engage in restorative justice and how to take personal accountability—offering listeners actionable steps toward healing and justice. Finally, Sandria returns with an insightful interview featuring Dr. Jay, the founder of Purple Path and a leading ex...

In this powerful episode, Vanessa begins with a grounding meditation inspired by the revolutionary activist Assata Shakur. Morgan then leads an essential discussion on gun ownership, safety, and self-defense, offering insights for those navigating these topics. Finally, Yolanda returns to share how GirlTrek has profoundly shaped her journey, bringing inspiration and reflection to the conversation.

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Morgan and Vanessa continue Safety Week with a powerful meditation on Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Vanessa then leads a heartfelt conversation on protecting your peace—offering wisdom on self-care, financial boundaries, and the strength needed to support loved ones behind bars.

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Morgan and Vanessa kick off Week 8 with a powerful blend of healing and awareness. Vanessa begins with a healing meditation, encouraging trekkers to pause, breathe, and embrace stillness. Morgan then shifts the conversation to the critical topic of safety and decarceration, offering listeners insight into creating secure spaces in their lives and navigating threats with informed strategies and collective care.

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In this powerful Foremother Friday episode, Vanessa sets the tone with a reflective porch meditation inspired by the wisdom and resilience of Ella Baker. Morgan then takes listeners on a journey of empowerment, teaching how to call on the names of our foremothers in times of struggle and offering a practical 101 guide on running for office. Our homegirl, Trelani returns to share ancestral wisdom. As we close the week on a high note...

In this transformative episode, Morgan begins with a gratitude meditation honoring the strength and faith of praying women. Vanessa then guides listeners through a self-care audit, helping trekkers assess their well-being with honesty and compassion. Finally, the conversation shifts to accessing vital benefits and resources that often go overlooked. From public assistance to family support programs, this episode breaks down the com...

Vanessa begins Week Seven, Day Three, with a guided meditation dedicated to the legendary Jamaican warrior Queen Nanny of the Maroons, an emblem of resistance and strength. Then, Morgan takes the lead with a practical lesson on civic engagement—learn how to effectively call your congressperson and take steps to organize and unionize within your community. And for this Workshop Wednesday, Yolanda returns with a real-world example of...

Power Week begins with Morgan leading a foremother meditation, honoring the legacy of abolitionist Sojourner Truth.  Our homegirl Sandria then takes the reins for Teach-in Tuesday with a powerful interview featuring Kimberely Harris, a dedicated political worker from Chicago. 

Vanessa follows with two essential life-saving skills: identifying personal political values and engaging in local civic action. Tune in for an episode filled...

Vanessa opens the week with a powerful foremother meditation, paying tribute to civil rights icon Myrlie Evers-Williams. Morgan then takes us through a vital lesson on the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the inner workings of government, breaking down essential knowledge for informed civic engagement. Then, for Master Class Monday, our homegirl, Renate, returns to shed light on the urgent issue of Black women's underrepre...