Dr. Tameka and her guest, Samantha Dixon Slawter, Operator of Styles by SD Ltd, and Co-founder of The Black Beauty Culture Association of Nova Scotia, discuss the beauty culture in Canada.Book Recommended by SamanthaScience of Black...

Dr. Tameka will have the honor of speaking to Lindy Peavy, Founder of Cultured Curves and winner of the Luxe Style Magazine Best Writer Award for her new book, "The Cultured Curves Guide to Style for Mature Curvy Women."Purchase Linda's...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Camille Genise, Co-Founder of the FELOH Beauty App and Entrepreneur in Residence at Jumpstart Inc., will discuss her inclusive beauty app, upcoming CROWN Act Day Experience, and the critically important petition to pas...

In honor of stepping into the season of Juneteenth, Dr. Tameka and her guest, Beverly Lloyd (aka Mama Awan) of the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers, discuss the importance of keeping Black stories and traditions alive.Connect...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, therapist, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka discuss the deep connection Black women have to their hair and how that connection may be impacting their mental health. They also discussed her new book, "Laid to the Side: Disrupting t...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, artist Chesley Antoinette, discuss her ground breaking exhibition "Tignon," and her career as a fiber sculptor focusing on telling the story of Black women through art.Learn all about the historic Tignon Law en...

You can walk into almost any professional space and one of the first things you’ll notice is the lack of diversity amongst the employees and administration. In almost every professional discipline there is  a lack of diversity amongst thos...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, NAACP Akron Chapter President, Judi Hill, discuss the hardships and triumphs of the 10 year legacy of leadership she has created. Tap into the show to glean from this amazing woman leader. Stay Connected w...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Radiology student, Angela Udongwo, discuss the ground breaking research she is working on involving x-ray discrepancies caused by a lack of knowledge about Black hair. Black people still face health disparities at ever...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Dani Ellison, Transformational Coach discuss Black women breaking the cycle of maternal abuse. Toxic mothers/maternal figures often destroy the lives of their children.  You can move beyond that abuse and heal you...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Vocalist and Songwriter Dara (pronounced Dare-a) Sherman, discuss the connection of peace of mind and music. -----------------------Connected with Dara Shermanhttps://darashermanmusic.com/IG

Dr. Tameka and her guests, Dr. Crystal Porter, hair scientist and former employee at L'Oréal and Toni Bryanne, social media beauty influencer discuss the anniversary of the hair relaxer lawsuit, beauty discrimination, and the future of Black be...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, award-wining author and speaker, Silvia Davis, discuss the phenomenon of Blackness as a monolith and what it means to be Black today.Stay connected with Silvia:Via social media --  IG @thesilviadavis a...

THE BLACK BEAUTY ACTIVIST PODCAST is celebrating National Author's Day with young queen authors, Kamille and Kamryn Smith.  Dr. Tameka will discuss with them  their journey into authorship and what it takes to write a children's book....

Dr. Tameka Ellington and her guest, Cheryl Perez, serial entrepreneur, wife, and mom, discuss the mindset it takes to build a million dollar brand. Ladies, if you desire to be a millionaire, it is within your reach. Recommended reading -- "We S...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Fashion Professor Adrienne Jones from the Pratt Institute, discuss the challenges and triumphs of being the first and only Black person in an academic unit.For those that are struggling, you are not alone... pl...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Dr. Crystal Porter, discuss Black women and hair loss in honor of September, Alopecia Areata Awareness Month.--------------------------Connect with Dr. Crystal Porterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hairscientis...

In celebration of August as Black Business Month, Dr. Tameka will speak with Entrepreneur and Manager of Business Development and Entrepreneurship for the Minority Business Development Division at The State of Ohio, Shaundretta Boykins....

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Lyzette Wanzer, explore the trauma that comes as a result of societal perceptions of Black hair.  They will also discuss Lyzette's upcoming virtual conference, TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH August 4-6th.Get...

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Master stylist, Debra Hare-Bye discuss Debra's upcoming event in Brooklyn, NY (International I love Braids Day on July 29th). They also dialogue about why braids are still significant in the Black culture after more th...

Dr. Tameka speaks with Dr. Maria DeLongoria, Chair of the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department & Associate Professor of History at Medgar Evers College. They discuss the what misogynoir is and its impact on Black culture, beauty, and...

Dr. Tameka and her guest Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, DEI Consultant and LinkedIn Top Voice, discuss Black hair discrimination and how it has lasting implications on the livelihood of Black people. They will also discuss Dr. Asare's new book, "Dece...

As we close out May - Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Tameka discusses with Corey Minor Smith her experiences growing up with a mother who suffered from mental illness as well as Corey's own challenges with maintaining balance in her life.

Dr. Tameka and her guest, Master Natural Hair Stylist and Author,  Diane Bailey, discuss the power of living life with natural hair.  The recent media says that the natural hair movement is on the decline... they'll discuss this contr...

r. Tameka and her guest, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett discuss her book "Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear." In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it's important that we k...