Black Girls Go Global is changing the world through their one-week STEAM educational program where young Black women travel internationally to learn about sustainable development. Board members Rolanda Goodwin and Lisa Randolph share how this organization is creating pathways for Black girls in STEAM fields where only 2% of the workforce is African American women.

Visit blackgirlsgoglobal.org (IG: https://www.instagram.com/black_girls_go_global to learn more about supporting this organization through volunteering on their committees or becoming a monthly donor. With Black women making up only 2% of the STEM workforce, your support helps create essential pathways for the next generation.

Chapter Markers:

• 0:00
  Introducing Black Girls Go Global
• 9:24
  The Genesis of a Movement
• 17:18
  STEAM vs STEM: Adding Art to the Equation
• 22:20
  Breaking Barriers in Representation
• 29:10
  Costa Rica Experience: Hands-On Learning
• 33:07
  Legacy Work and Board Commitment
• 38:02
  How to Support: Resources and Funding
• 42:13
  The Numbers: Why This Matters

References mentioned:

The Hidden Women of STEM | Alexis Scott | TEDxMountainViewCollege

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When Emory University professor and scholar Dr. Karida L. Brown began researching America's segregated education system, she didn't expect to uncover a radical history of resistance, innovation, and profound courage. Yet after eight years of meticulous archival work across America and South Africa, that's exactly what she found.

Dr Brown’s latest book, "The Battle for the Black Mind" reveals extraordinary stories of Black women educators who created schools with nothing but vision and determination. Mary Smith Peake risked everything to teach enslaved people to read two decades before Emancipation, establishing a freedom school under an oak tree that still stands on Hampton University's campus today. Lucy Craft Laney built the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute from a church basement into a sprawling educational center spanning two city blocks in Jim Crow Georgia, including the state's first Black nursing school.

Dr Brown, who currently serves on the board of The Obama Presidency Oral History Project, calls these nearly forgotten powerhouses and others like them “Freedom Dreamers”.  She says that, "Freedom dreaming is the most radical form of political imagination."

https://www.karida.io/

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  Meeting Dr. Karida Brown
• 8:18
  The Battle for the Black Mind
• 20:16
  Mary Smith Peake's Freedom School
• 31:02
  Black Americans Birthed Public Education
• 39:06
  Lucy Craft Laney's Educational Legacy
• 47:31
  Battle for Education: Competing Interests
• 50:17
  Freedom Dreams for Today's Challenges

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This week Besties Angella and Leslie explore how to invest now to create a future that their older selves will thank them for. They were inspired by an 82-year-old patient who's maintained friendships since high school and lives vibrantly in her ninth decade.

0:00
Welcome to Black Boomer Besties

2:05
An 82-Year-Old Inspiration

6:20
Future Self Letters and Financial Preparedness

15:40
Health 2.0: Physical Fitness for Aging

22:57
Lymphatic Health and Body Maintenance

27:17
Messages from Present to Past Self

34:02
Gratitude for Emotional Resilience

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Dr. Hervé Damas shares his transformative journey from NFL player to cannabis wellness pioneer, sparked by his mother's cancer recurrence and her powerful challenge to him to find his true purpose. His path through medical school, personal health struggles, and ultimately walking away from a lucrative radiology career demonstrates the power of betting on yourself when facing life's greatest challenges.
References:Dr. Damas CBD
https://www.instagram.com/doctordamas/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/drdamascbd/?hl=en

Dr. Herve Damas On Benefits Of CBDhttps://youtu.be/rT5iQOopTv0?si=YcwA-G3l3MFOehEV
#FlowertothePeople: How CBD May Be Able to Help With PMS With Dr. Damashttps://youtu.be/JKgqIT9TjPo?si=MT4bEpAEEtPW4Ewi
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Dr. Hervé Damas, founder of Dr. Damas CBD, shares his riveting journey from a student at NYC’s prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School (The Bestie’s alma mater) to becoming a successful cannabis pioneer and entrepreneur.  

With a few amazing milestones achieved along the way- All American scholar-athlete, NFL linebacker, college professor, and physician, Dr Damas is truly a modern day Renaissance Man.

Besties Angella and Leslie allow his nail-biting story to unfold over two episodes, determined to go beyond the highlights to the parts that inspire you to zig when life zags. 

Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 where his mother’s keen observation set Damas up to becoming the health and wellness leader he is today.

References:

Dr. Herve Damas On Benefits Of CBD

https://youtu.be/rT5iQOopTv0?si=YcwA-G3l3MFOehEV

#FlowertothePeople: How CBD May Be Able to Help With PMS With Dr. Damas

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When Leslie confesses she approached Angie for career coaching because "I'm not good at too many things”, the statement stops Angie in her tracks, considering Leslie is an accomplished anesthesiologist who returned to medical school at 36 as a single parent.

This moment of disconnect between achievement and self-perception becomes the catalyst for exploring why we struggle to recognize our own worth.

Their honest exchange demonstrates how trusted relationships can help us challenge our limiting beliefs and see ourselves more clearly.

Ready to examine your own self-imposed limitations? Join us for this eye-opening conversation that might just change how you view your own journey. And if you're looking for more guidance on living joyfully, check out Angela's book "We're Too Old For This"—because at a certain point, we've lived more days than we have left, and we're simply too old to delay joy.

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The Besties talk about joy A LOT! And want to make sure that people are getting its true meaning, and what it’s not, to stay clear of all the toxic positivity out there.

Toxic positivity occurs when people don't allow themselves or others to experience hard emotions, quickly trying to move them to a "positive" place.

Joy requires going through difficulty and sometimes involves setting boundaries or doing hard things for long-term fulfillment, and boy is it worth it!

Links to references:

The Messy Middle | Pastor Desiree Elder | FCBCNYC

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What makes friendships last?  The Besties have not only been blessed with their long-standing relationship, but have many others that are intact since elementary school.

They change, yes, but there are some key components that make them last.  This week’s episode explores the boundaries, curations, and grace that are behind their friendship successes. 

Some topics covered:

• Zero tolerance for gossip and strict confidentiality are core values in their friendship culture

• Learning when to offer validation versus objective perspective takes time in any relationship

• The "urgency of now" reminds us to prioritize meaningful connections in our later years

• A practical friendship filter: would you allow your children to spend time with this person?

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Besties Angella and Leslie bring you another episode in The Year of the Menopause series with the return of Dr Toni Otway, a Board Certified OB/GYN physician. She discusses that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet the connection between menopause and heart health remains dangerously under-discussed. Dr. Otway explains how dropping estrogen levels during menopause dramatically increase women's heart disease risk.

• Estrogen protects cardiovascular health by keeping blood vessels flexible, reducing inflammation, and helping manage cholesterol

• Women's heart attack symptoms often differ from men's classic chest pain, presenting instead as fatigue, shortness of breath, or indigestion

• CDC reports 6% of women over 20 already show signs of cardiovascular disease

• Pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia are significant risk factors for future heart disease

• Hormone replacement therapy offers cardiovascular benefits when started early in menopause transition

• Women must advocate for themselves against medical gaslighting and ensure doctors follow appropriate screening guidelines

• Prevention through lifestyle changes remains essential alongside appropriate medication when necessary

Don't forget to schedule your regular health screenings and pay attention to changes in your body – your heart health depends on it.

Resources referenced:

https://www.njbwpa.com/

https://njnma.org/

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The Besties share their most surprising discoveries from their recent first trip to Panama. They reveal unexpected aspects of Panamanian life that weren't evident from their research before visiting, some are:

• Panama's modern, clean subway 

• Spanish language proficiency is more essential than expected, especially outside tourist areas

• The extent of Panama City's skyline 

• The Albrook Mall is massive and bustling, unlike many declining American shopping centers

• Strong Caribbean cultural influence evident in food, accents, and customs

• Diverse population with Spanish, indigenous, and Afro-Caribbean representation

• Extensive road and transportation infrastructure development underway

• Safe tap water in Panama City, unlike many other Latin American destinations

Stay tuned: they’re definitely going back to Panama soon to continue their exploration. 

References in this episode:

Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama (Museo Afro-Antillano de Panama)

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Inspired by Rachel Martin's "Wild Card" podcast, this week, The Besties tackle questions they've never publicly addressed before, creating moments of both profound insight and lighthearted humor.

The episode unfolds with vulnerability as they explore, out loud, deeply personal remembrances like when they first realized their parents weren't infallible beings, when they first felt deep pride in themselves, and  what beliefs they no longer hold. 

What makes this exchange special is how they navigate these vulnerable territories—pushing each other toward growth while honoring boundaries, demonstrating the beautiful complexity of deep friendship between two sixty-something Black women who've witnessed each other's evolution through decades of life's challenges. 

Their willingness to question long-held beliefs and share these journeys invites listeners to examine their own life perspectives and the relationships that have shaped them

References mentioned:

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510379/wild-card-with-rachel-martin

Here’s a wonderful conversation with Wanda Sykes:

Wanda Sykes on why fear isn't a big deal, coming out when she was ready and her new stand-up special

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Two longtime friends, Lenora Norman & Tiffany Knotts share how they built an unexpected sisterhood through motorcycle riding and the creation of Smok’n Jewl’z Motorcycle Club. Their journey reveals how finding your passion can lead to deep connections, freedom, and joy at any age.

The Besties encourage you to find your thing, find your people, and live your joy. Life's too short not to embrace adventures that speak to your soul.

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Angella and Leslie explore how negative influences from their past unexpectedly became catalysts for success and personal growth. They reflect on how criticism and doubt from authority figures and partners shaped their determination rather than diminishing their spirit.

References mentioned in this episode:

Someone’s Thunder Podcast

Angela Pierce and Stephanie Klapper

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angella-fraser-leslie-osei-tutu-of-black-boomer/id1551193017?i=1000614949405

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The Besties are still on their vacay so here’s another blast from the past.  Originally aired in October 2023, our guest

Dr. Maria Sophocles, a Board-Certified OB-GYN and Medical Director of Women's Healthcare of Princeton, unveils shocking truths about female sexual health and pleasure that have been systematically ignored by medical education for centuries. 

Angie was aghast by the fact that there is so much her generation was never taught about this unique part of our bodies:

• full anatomy of the clitoris wasn't correctly included in medical textbooks until 2005, reflecting how patriarchal values have influenced medical science
• It’s not a “tip” but an eight-centimeter organ with 15,000 nerve endings
• It is an organ solely designed by The Creator for pleasure

Tune in for even more “who knew!” revelations with Ang & Les, your favorite Besties!

More from Maria:

TED: What Happens to Sex in Midlife? A Look at the “Bedroom Gap” | Maria Sophocles | TED

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Did you know that the Besties have another Bestie?  It’s actor, comedian, author and coach Kim Coles. As the dear friend she is, she came onto Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn podcast when we were wee podcasters. So in celebration of her new  podcast with her Living Single costar Erika Alexander, we thought we would replay our conversation with her when she closed out our first season.

Then enjoy Kim's new podacst:

Judging by the Pilot | S1 E1 | ReLiving Single Podcasthttps://youtu.be/QLJYkF3b7QY?si=S4utV8iYcmkvN9rc

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Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kimani Norrington-Sands returns with co-host Social Worker Marissa Price to discuss their annual Job Liberation Summit, a virtual event designed to help Black women escape toxic workplaces on their own timeline with support and resources.

• Toxic jobs trigger our brain's fear response, preventing access to the areas of the brain needed for planning

• Chronic workplace stress causes physiologic harm which can lead to  accelerated aging of organs

• Black women often stay in harmful jobs due to financial concerns or fear starting over

• The Job Liberation Summit provides comprehensive resources including financial exit planning, health insurance considerations, and retirement options

• Community support from other Black women provides validation and healing from workplace trauma

• Skills learned at the summit can be applied to other toxic situations beyond the workplace

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Leslie and Angella take you through their emotional journey at the Brooklyn Technical High School 45th reunion. This isn't just any school gathering – it's a celebration of one of America's premier STEM education institutions and the diverse bonds that have endured nearly half a century.

The most remarkable aspect? Watching a room filled with people from different racial, cultural, and political backgrounds leave their differences at the door and simply celebrate their shared history. 

 This heartwarming episode reminds us all that while time marches forward and our numbers gradually diminish, the connections formed in our youth can provide lifelong strength, joy, and perspective. 

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We're together in person for this impromptu episode during our busy "Gala Week." Despite exhaustion, we're sharing updates as we prepare for our upcoming 45th Reunion from Brooklyn Technical High School.

• Brooklyn Tech is the largest high school in the United States
• Brooklyn Tech has produced six Nobel laureates and numerous distinguished graduates
• Our high school friendships have endured for nearly five decades
• We’re grateful for listener support that keeps us motivated to show up weekly

Stay tuned for next week's episode where we'll bring you the joy and memories from our Class of 1980 reunion celebrations!

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Angella and Leslie explore how our relationship with money evolves over time and how true wealth extends beyond financial success to include joy, freedom, and meaningful connections.

• Money as just one form of currency in our lives

• How entrepreneurship offers freedom beyond financial gain

• The shift in perspective that comes when basic financial needs are met

• Cultural expectations around money, especially for Black women

• Redefining generosity and learning to receive as well as give

• The tension between consumerism and finding contentment with less

• Finding value in emotional support, time, and care that money can't buy

We hope this conversation will cause you to think a little more deeply about what you're giving preeminence in your life, what you're expecting from others, and how to recognize the many forms of wealth that exist beyond one's bank account.

References mentioned in this episode:

Dr Kimani Norrington-Sands’ Job Liberation Summit

https://2025jobliberationsummit.heysummit.com/?ac=KmQBDvM5

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Leslie shares a recent experience of being the only Black person at two separate events—a Staten Island sports bar and a New Jersey fundraiser with over 300 attendees. This prompts a revealing conversation about racial segregation in America and the imbalance of cultural immersion between white and Black Americans.

• Black Americans constantly "swim in white waters" while white Americans rarely need to navigate Black spaces

• The myth of equivalence in self-segregation ignores power dynamics and demographic realities

• White people with only one Black friend often make that person the spokesperson for all Black people

• Discomfort in conversations about race should be embraced rather than avoided as it's where growth happens

• Black professionals often face different expectations and must "over-perform" to receive equal respect

• Discomfort in conversations about race should be embraced rather than avoided as it's where growth happens

https://onbeing.org/programs/robin-diangelo-and-resmaa-menakem-towards-a-framework-for-repair/

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In this episode, The Besties share their strategies for managing political anxiety through intentional actions rather than constant news consumption, discussing how they've transformed feelings of helplessness into empowerment through deliberate consumer choices and lifestyle decisions.  They are:

• Stepping back from news consumption and financial monitoring to protect mental health

• Boycotting certain retailers, despite inconvenience, to support businesses that align with their values

• Promoting the Job Liberation Summit for Black Women (May 16-18, 2025), a comprehensive program designed to help escape toxic workplaces. The sessions feature experts Dr.Kimani Norrington-Sands, Stephanie Perry and Roshida Dowe among others

2025 Job Liberation Virtual Summit for Black Women

Early Bird tickets as low as $99

Dr. Rebecca Eldridge's Black Boomer Besties episode on stress management tools:

Self-Care Tools for Troubled Times w/ Dr Rebecca Eldredge

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The Year of Menopause returns with Dr. Toni Otway as she joins the Besties to explore different cultural ideologies of menopause. 

• Western societies often frame menopause as women being "put out to pasture" after serving their reproductive purpose

• Many cultures including the Japanese, African, and Mayan societies celebrate menopause as a time for gaining wisdom and elevated social status

• Medical training historically provided minimal education about menopause, focusing only on biological aspects

• Western medicalization often creates anxiety that may worsen menopausal symptoms compared to cultures that embrace the transition

• The Year of Menopause series will continue breaking down menopause topics throughout 2025

Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause

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Being a physician is Leslie’s calling; a gifting.

In this episode, she recounts a whirlwind weekend trip where she visited a recovering friend, and was reminded of a time years ago when she saved a friend’s life through medical intervention and advocacy.

Angella and Leslie emphasize the importance of knowing your gifts and using them to help others.

The conversation highlights the critical need for medical self-advocacy, especially for Black patients

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Leslie and Angella dismantle the myth that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks" by sharing powerful personal revelations about self-imposed limitations they've overcome in their decades-long friendship.

• Leslie shares how she loved convertible cars for years but never thought she could own one until a lightbulb moment changed everything

• The hosts discuss how we restrict ourselves from joy by assuming certain things aren't "for us"

• Angella reveals her journey to setting boundaries in friendships that don't align with her values

• Leslie opens up about her recent divorce and realized she was deserving of personal fulfillment in her marriage

• The liberation of taking time off work without apology and discovering nobody is indispensable

• The difference between fleeting happiness and deeper, more meaningful joy

• The most significant limitations on what we can do often come from our own minds

What are you restricting yourself from experiencing? What would bring joy to your life that you've convinced yourself isn't for you?

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Besties Leslie and Angella share exciting news about their upcoming live event in Raleigh, North Carolina, where they'll host a community conversation after a performance of "The Old Settler," a play originally performed by Felicia Rashad and Debbie Allen.

• Angella is the wig designer for the production directed by actor and author Moses T Alexander Greene.

• The play explores themes of love, survival and family dynamics in 1943 Harlem

• Leslie and Angella have different opinions about a key part of the play involving a May-December romance

The play runs March 14-16, with Leslie and Angella appearing live for the Actor Talkback on March 15 after the 2:00 PM performance

Come see the play and join our conversation at the Kennedy Theater in the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center in Raleigh!

• Angella shares about her spontaneous trip to Maui and her philosophy of "yielding to the river" of life

• The women are planning their 45th Brooklyn Tech High School reunion, overcoming venue challenges

The Old Settler (2001)-Directed by Debbie Allen, starring Phylicia Rashad, Bumper Robinson & Debbie

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