Sunday Safe Spaces
This is a monthly program hosted by April Jackson and Wesley Hamilton every third Sunday of the month. Join them on their podcast for insightful discussions that dive into pressing issues, hot topics, and current events, featuring a diverse lineup of guests. April and Wesley draw from their lived experiences at the intersections of race and disability, creating an inclusive and thought-provoking dialogue. Through personal stories and expert insights, they explore healing and wellness tools for the mind and body, with the aim of inspiring and empowering listeners. With 43 episodes and over 50 guests sharing lived experiences, the podcast is dedicated to supporting the community by fostering connection and understanding, especially in a society where marginalization is all too common. Tune in for conversations that challenge, inform, and uplift.
Episodes
40 episodes
Reflections & Gratitude for 2024
This month, we will discuss our reflections & gratitude for 2024 with April Jackson and Wesley Hamilton.Each month we share stories and individual experiences from the intersections of race and disability while exploring healing + we...
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59:34
Racial Equity Justice
This month, we welcome Virginia Cumberbatch, equity leader, creative activist, scholar, storyteller, educator and CEO and Co-Founder of Rosa Rebellion, a platform for creative activism by and for women of color.Each month we share storie...
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1:03:37
Healthcare Disparities
This month, we welcome Chimeria Terrell, a registered nurse at Pittsburgh Mercy, and the owner of Steel City Healthcare Training. A Pittsburgh native, Chimeria grew up in the Beechview neighborhood of the city and graduated from Pittsburgh CAPA...
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1:01:24
Reflections & Gratitude for 2024
This month, April Jackson and Wesley Hamilton discuss their reflections & gratitude for 2024.Each month we share stories and individual experiences from the intersections of race and disability while exploring healing + wellnes...
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59:34
Caregiving and Compassion Fatigue
This month, we welcome Sharise Nance, LCSW, Entrepreneur, Speaker Sharise is a highly educated and deeply experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Trauma Specialist, Workshop Facilitator, Global Speaker, Award Winning and Seria...
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1:04:34
Power of Community Care
This episode, we welcome Sheba Gittens, anti-racist heArtivist, art educator & creative consultant and Alana Griffin, community advocate & entrepreneur. Discussing the Power of Community Care with our hosts April Jackson and Wesley Hami...
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1:08:05
2025 Mindfulness with April
This month, join our host April Jackson for a thoughtful conversation on growth, community, and the world around us. A bonus of a meditation led by April invites you in to be present and relax into the moment.Enjoy!Each month we s...
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27:46
Sunday Safe Spaces: Ableism and Equity
This month, we welcome Gina Winstead. A nonbinary member of the LGBTQ+ community as well as a multiracial person, Gina is committed to disrupting systems and building creative solutions that advance education, leadership and access to diverse n...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:07:40
Sunday Safe Spaces: Mindfulness and Fatherhood
This month, we welcomed Royce Andrews Porter - a father, designer, investor, therapist, and social wellness entrepreneur. He founded Sensory, a collaborative mindfulness studio and wellness platform supporting BIPOC communities in process...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:04:58
Sunday Safe Spaces Hot Topics + Community Catch Up
This month, we will check in to see what's happening in the community and cover some hot topics.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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56:40
Sunday Safe Spaces:The Power of Telling Your Story
This month, we welcome Leon Ford. Leon is Co-Founder of The Hear Foundation and is a celebrated author, social entrepreneur, impact investor, international speaker, and changemaker dedicated to driving positive change in his community and beyon...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:05:41
Sunday Safe Spaces: Exploring Justice & Equity During Black History Month
This month, we welcome Dustin Gibson. Dustin is the Director of Access, Disability and Language Justice at PeoplesHub. He's a peer support trainer with Disability Link in Georgia, a board member with Straight Ahead and HEARD. He's also a foundi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:05:41
Sunday Safe Spaces: Easing Into 2024
This month, we welcomed Dr. Hankins back! Melissa Hankins, MD, CPC is the CEO and Founder of Melissa Hankins Coaching, a coaching and consulting firm that is committed to helping physicians and others overcome burnout, and helping organizations...
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1:08:04
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
People tend to think that people who are wheelchair users are all the same. Wesley and April are talking about SCI (spinal cord injuries) specifically as it is spinal cord injury awareness month with our guest Jeffrey Bellaire.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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55:10
Sunday Safe Spaces: Juneteenth Extra Episode
Juneteenth always deserves extra time so Wes and April jump on for a short and sweet acknowledgement of how important Juneteenth is to American history.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:39
Exploring Personal Practices
These community conversations for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color happen on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Each month we share stories and individual experiences from the intersections of race and disability while exploring healing +...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:09:00
Power in Reflections
This month's topic is Welcoming In. We will be welcoming Coach Richard T Butler, founder of CoachRTB Diversity and Inclusion Consulting.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:06:52
Welcoming In
This month's topic is Welcoming In. We will be welcoming Trish Adobea Tchume and Aida Cuadrado Bozzo of Calling In & Up.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:14:17
Running for Every Body
This month's topic is Running for Every Body. We will be welcoming Derrick Shoffner of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon and Natalie Mitchell of the podcasr Suite Run.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:12:15
Influencers with Disabilities
This month's topic is Influencers with Disabilities. We will be welcoming Lauren "Lolo" Spencer of Sitting Pretty.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:07:46
Parenting Through the Lens of Black Men
This month's topic is Parenting Through the Lens of Black Men. We will be welcoming Shawn J. MooreResiding at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, Shawn J. Moore, M.S. creates sacred spaces for self-inquiry and personal disco...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:04:14
Community Inspired Change
This month's topic is Community Inspired Change. We will be welcoming Josiah Gilliam. Josiah serves as the My Brother's Keeper Coordinator for the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County through his role in the Mayor's Office.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:11:30
Resources for Healing
Join co-hosts April Jackson and Wesley Hamilton for their monthly Sunday Safe Spaces discussion. These community conversations for Black, Indigenous and People of Color happen on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Each month we share ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:03:49