Welcome to our first episode!  Meet us — Gladira and Bianca — as we chat about ringing in the new year, getting on point with our fashion, health, and wellness, and hear our ideas for this lil podcast of ours.  
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Email us: symspodcast@gmail.com
Website: speakyomindsis.com
Produced and edited by DJ ha-MEEN: djhameen@gmail.com
Theme music composed by JD Beatz: jigajust@gmail.com

Episode 1: Who You Be?

On this episode, the ladies welcome special guest Dr. Jada Hamilton M.D. to discuss the “winter blues,” battling seasonal depression, and staying physically and mentally healthy this time of year.
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Email us: symspodcast@gmail.com
Produced and edited by DJ ha-MEEN: djhameen@gmail.com
Theme music composed by JD Beatz: jigajust@gmail.com

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Episode 2: Beating the Winter Blues, with Dr. Jada Hamilton

On this episode, the ladies welcome art educator extraordinaire, Ms. Jackie Richardson to discuss fostering creativity in yourself and the importance of teaching art, and diverse artists to children.  BONUS: Bianca went on her very first winter hike!  (spoiler alert: she survived)

Follow Jackie on Instagram: @uzurijewelrydesign

A few items to keep you warm on a winter hike:
merino wool socks: https://amzn.to/3CLNsnS
non-cotton base layers: https://amzn.to/3te8iJo
balaclava: https://amzn.to/3JmtOBp
insulated gloves: https://amzn.to/3u0JQKS
insulated boots: https://amzn.to/3IaAQYt
hand warmers: https://amzn.to/3Jjc6ij
toe warmers: https://amzn.to/3Jb0EVP
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Follow us on Instagram: @speakyomind_sis
Email us: symspodcast@gmail.com
Produced and edited by DJ ha-MEEN: djhameen@gmail.com
Theme music composed by JD Beatz: jigajust@gmail.com

Episode 3: Black Woman Artistry, with Jackie Richardson

On this episode, the ladies welcome Jessica Custer-Bindel, a kindergarten teacher and all-around dynamic childhood educator with many talents, to discuss the topic of discipline.  A must-hear for all parents and teachers of young children!  

Jessica’s website: https://custerjessica.wixsite.com/

Jessica’s Bossa Nova group: https://www.facebook.com/Biba-Brazilian-Beats-100605864855901
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Others mentioned in this episode:

Cupcake Vinyards:  https://www.cupcakevineyards.com

Ithaca Hummus:  https://ithacahummus.com

Transformations Hair Studio (ask for Shima the microblading artist!): https://www.transformationshairstudio.com/
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Follow us on Instagram: @speakyomind_sis
Email us: symspodcast@gmail.com
Produced and edited by DJ ha-MEEN: www.djhameen.com
Theme music composed by JD Beatz: jigajust@gmail.com

Episode 4: Childhood Discipline, with Jessica Custer-Bindel

On this episode, we host a women’s poetry reading in front of our first live studio audience!  The event took place at The Downstairs Lounge, located in the heart of Ithaca.   Big thanks to owner, Ashley Cake for supporting this wonderful exhibition of local talent and passion.  We also partnered with Buffalo Street Books — Ithaca's cooperatively-owned independent bookstore — to help make this event happen!  Big thanks to Amy Reading (amyreading.com), the BSB board president for the support and for saying a few words at the event.

The authors who performed are:
Peaches Gillette (contact Buffalo Street Books for her published work)
Dr. Susan Eschbach (seschbach330@gmail.com)
Monique Flynn (IG @thatuniquemonique)
Dr. Nia Nunn (drnianunn.com — IG @drnianunn)
and ya co-host, Gladira ;-P

The Downstairs Lounge (thedownstairsithaca.com — IG @thedownstairsithaca)
Buffalo Street Books (buffalostreetbooks.com — IG @buffalostreetbooks)
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Follow us on Instagram: @speakyomind_sis
Email us: symspodcast@gmail.com
Produced and edited by DJ ha-MEEN: www.djhameen.com
Theme music composed by JD Beatz: jigajust@gmail.com

Episode 5: Poetry *LIVE* at The Downstairs!

On this episode we keep it real with realtors!  We both just bought houses, so this episode is near and dear to our hearts (and pockets). 
Listen in as we ask Melissa and Matthew important questions about real estate, buying a house, investment, and more.  Take away some important tips that will help you become a homeowner!

You can reach Melissa at https://melissashames.howardhanna.com/

You can reach Matthew at https://www.zillow.com/profile/matthewrichardson94
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Follow us on Instagram: @speakyomind_sis
Email us: symspodcast@gmail.com
Produced and edited by DJ ha-MEEN: www.djhameen.com
Theme music composed by JD Beatz: jigajust@gmail.com

Episode 6: Real Estate 101 with realtors Melissa Shames & Matthew Richardson

The "Speak Yo Mind, Sis!" podcast is bringing girl talk with the realness to your ears.  We talk about life as women of color, mothers, and professionals, and dive into topics such as health, wellness, marriage, dating and so much more.  Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  speakyomindsis.com

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