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Exploring Your Unique Interests + Why Rejection Can Be Protection with Sequoia Holmes
Exploring Your Unique Interests + Why Rejection Can Be Protection with Sequoia Holmes
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week in our Black Women Doing Cool Shit series, I’m joined by my dear friend Sequoia Holmes.Sequoia is the host of Black People Love Paramore, a podcast that focuses on topics that are loved by the Black community but not often associated with them in mainstream media. Sequoia covers niche subjects such as astrology, Tony Hawk, anime, Ariana Grande, and ginger ale in an effort to break stereotypes and help Black people feel seen.Together, we talk about everything from cultural expectations for Black women in the workplace to the benefits of being vulnerable and open and the importance of nuance in content creation.We Also Talk About…How rejection can be a form of protectionThe drama that was the Tarte influencer trip fiascoThe challenge of being a reserved Black woman in the workplaceSaturn returns — the good and the badSome of our music guilty pleasuresResources:Follow Sequoia on InstagramListen to the Black People Love Paramore PodFollow Black People Love Paramore on InstagramSponsors:LMNT | LMNT is my favorite electrolyte drink mix that will keep you hydrated all summer long. LMNT is offering you a free sample pack with any purchase. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order so you can try all 8 flavors to find your fave or share with friends. Get yours at drinkLMNT.com/balancedles.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.comJoin Club Balanced, our community on GenevaSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesFollow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedlesFollow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedlesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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