Women

In this episode, the four hosts discuss the topic of “talking white” and the negative implications it has on our culture and society. They also discuss the NBA playoffs, Mental Health Awareness Month and touch on some not so great dating experiences.  Thank you for your support and as always […]

This is the first episode of the So-Called Oreos podcast! Kia, Amari, Rachel, and Janae discuss how they came up with the idea for the episode, introduce the podcast segments and give personal stories on being labeled an “oreo” and dodging stereotypes left and right. Thank you for your support […]

The So-Called Oreos Podcast has their very first interview! For this episode, Janae and Kia sit down with Janae’s sister, Jasmine Price, who is a ELA teacher in Syracuse city school district and adjunct professor at SUNY Oswego teaching the foundations of education. The three discuss the statistics of the […]

In this episode, the hosts discuss the growth of media representation for minorities over the years. They list the shows where they first saw themselves represented and the content now that highlights black culture such as Insecure, Atlanta and Dear White People. The discussion dives into the topic of how […]

In this episode, the ladies discuss cuffing season and how growing up as an “oreo” has led them to being use to not being cuffed during this time. They discuss how to decide if participating in cuffing season is right for you and how the cultural phenomenon is linked to […]

In this episode, the hosts discuss what it is like being an introvert and how society’s expectations and stereotypes of black women make it harder to be accepted as an introvert. The discussion explores how being an introverted black woman at work has more repercussions than for white and asian […]

In this episode the hosts discuss the importance and significance of the black female friendships they have in their lives. Amari gives a personal update and open ups about her friends reaching out when she decided not to be as social. Rachel gives us tips on how to support a […]

In this episode, the hosts discuss their musical taste and how it affected their experience growing up with their peers. The women open up about liking music that does not fit the stereotype for black people (ex. hip hop, rap) and the comments they received for liking “white people music.” […]

In this very special episode, Janae and Kia sit down with Kimberly Cummings, the creator of Manifest Yourself, a digital platform built to promote community, excellence, and support for minority professionals looking to shatter glass ceilings. During their conversation, Kimberly explains what is manifesting, how she built her business outside […]