MProper Mimi

Thank You for Sharing - An Exploration of Manhood

Mimi Jacks — Wed, 29 May 2024 21:14:15 +0000

In this episode, we embark on a heartfelt journey into the depths of what it means to have value as a man through the lens of "Thank You for Sharing," a raw and honest play that delves into the soul of black masculinity. Our guest, Jeremy Keith Hunter, is the mastermind behind this thought-provoking piece, shares the inspiration, challenges, and profound insights that shaped this work.

Join us as we discuss:

- The genesis of "Thank You for Sharing"

- Black masculinity and societal expectations

- Vulnerability and authenticity in art

- The creative process behind the play

- The role of theater in social change in the Black community

Honorable Mentions:

Malcolm X: Nothing - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArHhMabjWwg)

Special Birthday Episode w/ Raphael and Corey!

Mimi Jacks — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:13:00 +0000

Mimi is invited to celebrate her birthday on the mic with her friends Raphael Harry, host of the White Label American podcast and Corey Gumbs, Founder of the Black Podcasters Association. Listen in as we cut up in the studio and hear how these guys recount stories of how their lives have been impacted by the women around them.

Have you been inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode made you feel. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know their story is powerful.

Host - Mimi Jacks

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

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https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

https://www.youtube.com/@mpropermimi/featured

Support this show and future episodes by making a Buy Me a Coffee donation for Mimi! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mpropermimi

Guests:

Raphael Harry

https://www.whitelabelamerican.com/

https://www.instagram.com/whitelabelamerican/

https://www.facebook.com/WhiteLabelAmericanPod

https://twitter.com/PodWLA

https://www.youtube.com/@whitelabelamericanpodcast

Corey Gumbs

https://www.instagram.com/theblackpodcastersassociation/

https://sleek.bio/blackpodcastersassociation

https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackPodcastersAssociation

00:00 Intro 00:32 Happy Birthday Mimi!

01:06 Raphael was hijacked by Black Podcasters Association

04:46 Corey Gumbs is the founder of the BPA

05:15 Raphael almost wasn’t admitted into the BPA

06:42 The guys reflect on the empowered women in their lives

09:55 Setting boundaries and helping people

22:30 The importance of Black women in all of our lives

22:52 *NEW PODCAST SERIES* The Legacy of DeeDee

25:05 Chronicling your family history is priceless

26:40 Women carrying the household in many cases

31:00 Do men really want a woman who knows how to cook?

34:40 Thank you for celebrating with MProper Mimi

35:00 How to stay in touch with us

Resilience in the Workplace with Kandice Whitaker

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000

If you thought being an opera singer and being in the corporate world are not related, I don't like to tell people they are wrong so what I will say is, you would be mistaken! In this episode, I am speaking with Kandice Whitaker, MBA who is the CEO of Alpha and Omega Consulting Inc. and host of the BAIL Yourself Out Happy Hour Podcast. Kandice has used her training as an opera singer to command attention when she steps in the room. And when she found herself battling racism in a prestigious college campus and then while working in corporate, she knew her faith would help her. And as she likes to say, "The Lord made a way".

Join Kandice and me as we MProperly speak about:

Black is Tech
Introverts
Leaders
Connecticut
Diversity
Racism
Code switching
Resilience
Religion
Sponsors
Feedback Bias
Stagnant Growth
BAIL Yourself Out Podcast

Honorable Mentions

The Power of Opera and How It Can Change Your Life

Exploring the North’s long history of slavery, scientific racism

Your Colleagues Are Not Your Friends–Here’s Why

The value of Stubbornness and Resilience

Positive Feedback Bias: How White Instructors Harm Learners of Color

Follow Kandice in these online spaces:

Website: https://www.alphaandomegaconsultinginc.com/

Podcast Website: bailyourselfoutpod.com

Podcast: https://bailyourselfout.buzzsprout.com/

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This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi is a single mom that is down for empowering women, entrepreneurship & all things Diversity and Inclusion Equality and Justice. She loves to ask questions and sometimes they are improper! Ready to learn more? Contact her here!

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Have you been “MProperly” inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know she is powerful at home, at work and during play!

Crackers In Soup was the podcast management team for this episode.

Intro and outro music was created by Cyren Young

Maximizing a Minimalist Lifestyle with Asha Mae

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to jump in a RV with your family and just travel? Asha Mae does not have to wonder because for four years, she lived that life. From the cost associated to living in an RV to people asking her for drugs, Asha has some stories to share regarding this experience. Recently, after numerous opportunities were presented to her and her family, she and her family made the decision to return to a stationery residence in Phoenix but at any moment, she is ready, willing and able to return to her RV nomad lifestyle.

Join Asha and me as we MProperly speak about:

RV
Flexible Living
Cost of Living
Perceptions
Gas Prices
Camping
Alabama
Connection
Community
Home School
The Cool Homeschooler

Honorable Mentions

1 million Americans live in RVs. Meet the ‘modern nomads.’

Cost of Living in an RV Full Time [2023 Update]

Inflation continues to rise—and gas prices are up nearly 50% since last year

The Importance of Black Women Friendships

Black families are changing the educational landscape through communal home-schooling

Follow Asha in these online spaces:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/asha_mae_sings/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashamaesings

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi0rYrgDi4sWJNbaTfCXfTg

Website: https://ashamae.com/

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Crackers In Soup was the podcast management team for this episode.

Intro and outro music was created by Cyren Young

Embracing Community, Therapy, and Your Name with Phindile Hlabangane

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Some people who have the brightest smile and the most excitable energy are really introverts. Needing time alone is how they re-energize themselves. My guest, Phindile Hlabangane, knows this all to well. In her profession as a Graduate & Young Talent Specialist and a soon-to-be coach, she is regularly pulled in many different directions. Phindile shares how she balances her life and career with community, vacations and therapy.

Join Phindile and me as we MProperly speak about:

Community
Connection
South Africa
Introverted
Extrovert
Being comfortable
Self Talk
Knysna
Recovering from Burnout
Therapy
Trauma
Mental Health
Isolation
Investments
Affordable therapy

Honorable Mentions

If You Relate to These 10 Signs, You’re Probably an ‘Extroverted’ Introvert

Things To Do in Knysna That Will Make You Want To Stay

Therapy by and for Black Women

Here’s What You Need to Know as a Black Girl Looking for Therapy

What to Do When You Can’t Afford Therapy

The Importance of Names

Follow Phindile in these online spaces:

Instagram

Twitter

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Crackers In Soup was the podcast management team for this episode.

Intro and outro music was created by Cyren Young

Sis, Book that Solo Travel Trip with BagLady Meredith San Diego

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

When I am traveling with a group of people, I will arrive a bit earlier or stay a bit later so I have time to experience that new-to-me environment on my terms. Some women, especially black women, are nervous to travel alone but in this conversation with Baglady Meredith San Diego, those fears will be squashed. From providing emergency numbers in a plethora of different countries to seeking out small tours, no matter your age or ethnicity, Meredith has literally thought of everything to help empower you to travel. So book that trip and go explore.

Join Meredith and me as we MProperly speak about:

Solo Travel
Carmen Santiago
Fear
Anxiety
Small Tours
Networking
Pick Pockets
Barcelona
Living Abroad
Expat
Community

Honorable Mentions

Where in the World is Carmen Santiago

How to Get Over the Fear of Traveling Alone

Small Group Journeys

What You Can Do If You Get Pick Pocketed Abroad

Away Abroad

7 Destinations for the Environmentally Conscious Solo Female Traveler

Follow Meredith San Diego in these online spaces:

Link page: https://bagladymeredithsandiego.com/links/

Website: www.bagladymeredithsandiego.com

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Crackers In Soup was the podcast management team for this episode.

Intro and outro music was created by Cyren Young

Feeling Safe In Cis Streets with Kiebpoli Calnek

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Whether you are at FreakNik, riding a bike or engaging in sex work, you deserve to feel safe. Luckily, I felt just that when I looked across the room and first saw Kiebpoli Calnek at a Black Podcasters Association party. Kiebpoli [KAY-PO-LEE] is a trans-masculine, gender-expansive queer Black creative, writer and director, born and raised in New York City. From catcalling to play parties to bicycling around New York, we discuss everything that will make you scream "YAAAASSS! That is how it should be!"

Join Kiebpoli and me as we Mproperly speak about:

Freaknik
Catcalling
Black Trans women
High Value women
Sexual Assault
New Orleans
Fat Ham
Ableism
ASL
Bicycling
Self Limiting Thoughts
Boundaries

Honorable Mentions

Black Podcasters Association

Freaknik united thousands of Black college students, but it posed risks for Black women

Victims of Sexual Violence: Statistics

Ride Up Grades

Teaching Cycling Safety and Busting Misconceptions

Rest for Resistance

Financial Planning in the Black Community

Follow Kiebpoli Calnek in these online spaces:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kiebpoli/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackAcrobat

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiebpoli

Website: https://www.kiebpoli.com/

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Crackers In Soup was the podcast management team for this episode.

Intro and outro music was created by Cyren Young

Creating Content and Living Life

Mimi Jacks — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000

It's summer time y'all! Mimi Jacks is back with another MProper episode with lifestyle content creator, coach, wife and mom Ashlei Cupid. We talk about being consistent with our content while being present and living life at the same time. Anything worth having is worth working for. No wonder we are so busy and sometimes forgetful in caring for our families, relationships and ourselves.

Host - Mimi Jacks

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.instagram.com/mpropermimi/

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

Guest - Ashlei Cupid

IG: @ashleicupid

https://www.instagram.com/ashleicupid/

Continue the Conversation on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

https://www.youtube.com/@ashleicupid

Links Mentioned:

Marianna Hewitt https://www.instagram.com/marianna_hewitt/

Carnegie Hall https://www.carnegiehall.org/Subscribe/Subscriptions/2023-2024/Distinctive-Debuts

Lovers and Friends podcast with Shan Bodram I'm a Grown Ass Woman Without Any Friends feat Krista Williams | Lovers and Friends Ep. 64

Live, Laugh, Love through a Childfree lens

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This week on MProper Mimi, your host Mimi Jacks has a fun convo with Paulette Erato, the host of La Vida Más Chévere: Through the Childfree Lens. You will laugh when you find out how Mimi and Paulette met on TikTok. As they talk about many different topics you will learn why it is so important to build a community where Childfree Black and Brown people feel supported. Paulette talks about navigating a life free from the BS within our culture. We like to keep it positive around here so we even touched on trying to see the best in people for the weird shit they might say.

Host - Mimi Jacks

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.instagram.com/mpropermimi/

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

Guest: Paulette Erato

Host, La Vida Más Chévere

Find Paulette on Instagram | Tiktok | Twitter

Read: Benchmarks are Bullshit: https://pauletteerato.gumroad.com/l/pmavo/VIDA30

Be Purposeful About Your Financial Goals

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000

MProper Mimi is finally back for Season 4, and what better way to get jump started than to talk about our finances! Remember that African Proverb that says "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Well, Mimi Jacks and our guest for this episode Felicia Gopaul, CFP talk about being purposeful and working together to build healthy Financial Goals. You may not like to talk about money, but Mimi and Felicia are here to get you to talk about it! Let us know what you think by sending me a message or leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Host: Mimi Jacks

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

Links:

www.chatwithfelicia.com

Read:

James Clear - Atomic Habits

African Proverb - If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

Choppin it up with SPAD Catering

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:59:00 +0000

MProper Mimi has been MIA but don't you worry! Mimi Jacks has been eating very well. Tune in and catch up with your host of the MProper Mimi show, Mimi Jacks as she chops it up with the multi-talented culinary experts and chefs that make up SPAD Catering. Shyam, Ashley, Stewart and Tionna. It was so much fun to chat with the crew about how they each started their journey and love of cooking, the ins and outs of leadership and flexibility the entrprepreneurship mindset offers a catering business.

Be sure to catch part two of our interview when we move the party to the kitchen! Subscribe to MProper Mimi on YouTube to see Mimi and Chef Stewart preparing arepas, hear Chef Ashley’s advice to those who want to get started in this business plus get the sweet details from Tee on her delicious desserts.

Host - Mimi Jacks

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

MProper Mimi YouTube Channel

Produced by Cyren Young

IG: @CyrenYoung

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/spadcatering/

https://www.spadcatering.com/

Teaching Cycling Safety and Busting Misconceptions

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

MProper Mimi host Mimi Jacks is joined by Courtney Williams, founder of The Brown Bike Girl as they talk about the importance of cycling safety and biking advocacy consulting. Whether you cycle or not, we provide a fun glimpse into the concerns of bike safety in the city, how to influence change and train up others as well as the intersectionality of cycling and health and government in our communities.

You can find Courtney everywhere as The Brown Bike Girl and especially at https://linktr.ee/thebrownbikegirl there will be listingings of upcoming events, classes and activities.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBrownBikeGirl/

Instagram @thebrownbikegirl

Twitter @thebrownbikegirl

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thebrownbikegirl

Hey Sis, Are You Ok? - Prioritizing Your Mental Health

Mimi Jacks — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:27:00 +0000

"Hey Sis, Are You Ok?" might be a phase you have heard before or even used amongst your friends and family. During this episode of MProper Mimi, our host Mimi Jacks is chopping it up with Kim Moore of Black Woman Be Whole about a new mental health workbook "Hey Sis, Are You Okay?" designed to help prioritize your menatl health. We are out here talking about ways that we want to help women heal and be whole and of course having a good time laughing about our experiences all at the same time.

So join us and spread the word! May is Mental Health Awareness month and Sis, we want to make sure you are Okay! See the links below for more information on Black Woman Be Whole and the Hey Sis, Are You Okay mental health workbook.

Host - Mimi Jacks

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

Produced by Cyren Young

IG: @CyrenYoung

Links:

Info@blackwomanbewhole.com

Website - https://www.blackwomanbewhole.com/

Mental Health Workbook - https://www.blackwomanbewhole.com/store/p/hey-sis-are-you-okay-workbook

BWBW Podcast - https://www.blackwomanbewhole.com/podcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackwomanbewhole/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlackWomanBeWhole

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgsZj7mDOSO24eRgphz9sQ

Know your Triggers - Allergies and Asthma

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Usually on MProper Mimi when we talk about knowing your triggers it has to do with dealing with trauma. Not this time! For this episode “knowing your triggers” we are referring to those things that make our allergies and/or asthma flare up. I was able to speak with an allergy specialist, Dr. Lakiea Wright to have an important conversation about her journey to becoming a specialist in the field of allergies. Other topics also include

Adult onset allergies
the importance of knowing our triggers
racial disparities when it comes to allergies & asthma diagnosis
and what our families and caregivers can do to help ensure children are safe when it comes to these subjects

We hope you enjoy this conversation and find it helpful enough to share with others in your circles. Send Mimi Jacks a message to tell us your story of how allergies or asthma have impacted your family!

Host - Mimi Jacks

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

Produced by Cyren Young

IG: @CyrenYoung

Links:

Dr. Lakiea Wright - Allergist specializing in providing the “right” info https://www.instagram.com/dr.wright_allergist/

LEAP - Clinical Allergy Study ht

Storytelling Through Adversity

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:24:00 +0000

Have you ever experienced a setback or learned a valuable lesson through trial and error that you wished you could share with others so that they would never have to go through what you have been through? Or sometimes the stories we decide to share with those around us are to connect with them through similar adversities. Our guest this week on MProper Mimi is Stephanie Smith and she and Mimi Jacks talk alot about why we share our stories and why they are important. You also get your fair share of sisterfriends chatting about how the division of Black and white in the US creates a culture that encourages turmoil. We list a few of our fav books and movies in the MProper Suggestions below. Be sure to subscribe to the MProper Mimi YouTube channel to see or listen to us as well.

Produced by Cyren Young

IG: @CyrenYoung

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

MProper Suggestions:

Links

PrismWork - Leadership lab for men

stefanie@smith-squared.com

www.Smith-squared.com

Read

The Vanishing Half - by Britt Bennett

Watch

Imitation of life - Sarah Jane - beaten because her mom was black

Skin - Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.

Vibing for More Inclusive UX with the Nerdy Diva

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:53:00 +0000

Have you ever thought about how the software programs or apps we use everyday to make our lives easier take into account diversity and inclusion in who they are made for or even the designers behind the scenes making them for us? Well this has been an MProper thought our host Mimi Jacks thinks about a lot when considering how to increase the number of women of color in Technology on all levels and interactions. Our special guest Shanae Chapman, is the Founder of Nerdy Diva, a small, Black woman-owned business that helps tech start-ups grow and scale into mature businesses with excellent user experience (UX), strategic diversity and inclusion, and investment in their community.

You will definitely want to listen and share this conversation as Mimi and Shanae talk about her love for UX design, encountering diverse women in Corporate Technology, how social innovation is integrated with Technology and Diversity, the importance of APIs in sharing information to our communities and so much more. The fact that Nerdy Diva also is involved with angel investing for underrepresented founders blew my mind!

And after you hear this MProper Mimi episode I'm sure you will agree that one month alone i snot enough to recognize all the things that women do or are capable of! To Learn more about Shanae and Nerdy Diva find informative links below and be sure to sign up for the Nerdy Diva Newsletter.

One Love!

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

IG: @MProperMimi

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

Produced by Cyren Young

IG: @CyrenYoung

Nerdy Diva Links

Website: https://nerdydiva.com/

Inclusive Design Resources: https://mailchi.mp/nerdydiva.com/lwt2021

97 Things Every UX Practitioner Should Know - Free Chapter: https://mailchi.mp/nerdydiva.com/97things

Inclusive UX Article: https://uxpamagazine.org/workplace-culture/

Newsletter Sign up: https://mailchi.mp/0cdc271e78ea/nerdydivanewsletter

Newsletter Archives: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=dca765364c56e31e0224ff35f&id=12f2289e00

Angel Investing Thesis: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uK-PIUOpc6alW0MObB7M_-hB6hUlbH8e/view

Angel Investing

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-black-girl-bleu-prepare-for-streaming

https://arlan.capital/

https://wefunder.com/curlmix

https://uxpa.org/

https://uxpamagazine.org/

http://uxpaboston.org/

https://www.uxher.com/

https://www.stlxmeetup.com/join

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-world-of-ux-with-darren-hood/id1514004102

https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Practitioner-Should-Know/dp/1492085170

Overcoming Self Limiting Beliefs

Mimi Jacks — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:09:00 +0000

Welcome to the first MProper Mimi episode of Season Three!! What better way to kick it off than to talk to two podcast mavens about using their platform to empower women. Listen as MProper Mimi host Mimi Jacks and Unique, the host of Becoming Unique interview each other to share with you how they came to a point in their lives of being true to themselves. Join us as we talk about self limiting beliefs and how acknowledging that we are enough helped to lead us to various accomplishments.

Find more information about Unique and the topics we cover in the links below.

Becoming Unique

Website: https://www.becomingunique.com/

IG: @becoming_unique

Facebook: @becominguniquepodcast

MProper Mimi

https://www.mpropermimi.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mpropermimi/

https://www.facebook.com/MProperMimi/

https://twitter.com/MproperMimi

Produced by Cyren Young

MProper Suggestions:

Will by Will Smith

Becoming Unique podcast: I Am Enough

MProper Mimi S2 Ep4: You Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome

MProper Musings - Catching up with Cy

Mimi Jacks — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:15:00 +0000

S2 Ep 14: MProper Musings - Catching up with Cyren Young

Shout out to MProper Mimi co-producer Cyren Young for joining MProper Musings where we talk about about the thoughts we've had for the previous week. This week you get a little behind the scenes peek at just a few of the items we talk about and opinions we share before during and after working on new MProper Mimi episodes.

I really want to encourage YOU the listeners to share topics, opinions good reads etc. with us to chat about as well. Who knows! We may use your topic of find a guest for the show to talk with as well. Hit me up on MPropermimi.com or any social media handles @MPropermimi

Co-Produced by Cyren Young and Mimi Jacks.
Brought to you by MProper Mimi of MProper Mimi

0:00 Intro

1:28 Reactions to Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special Closer

18:08 Jon Gruden and infamous emails

31:26 Not Tony Dungy! I would consider him a reputable source.

39:55 What happens when players refuse to play...their jobs go to someone else

41:38 If professional athletes are having these problems, imagine the women in the workplace that are facing similar discrimination issues at work.

42:54 NYC worker vaccination mandate countdown

47:13 Mimi experiencing home, work and play in Portugal

51:50 Mimi always looks up Blacks in the diaspora when she travels to learn about their historical experience.

53:31 MProper Musing Closing - let Mimi know what you want us to chat about next, opinions on current news on mpropermimi.com or IG @Mpropermimi

MProper Musings - Catching up with Mimi Jacks

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:00:00 +0000

S2 Ep 13: MProper Musings - Ctaching up with Mimi Jacks.

A special thank you to all the listners for checking in on MProper Mimi. I figured I would give you a little update and info on the carrying ons of what our host Mimi Jacks has been up to. From dancing on the edge of circles to jumping on a plane to go to Portugal.

0:00 Welcome

0:30 An Extremely busy Mimi

2:04 My 2nd Job For the culture - Black is Tech

5:20: Clip from Overcoming Post Pandemic Anxiety episode

7:20 Surpise! I won't dance in the middle of a crowd but I'll travel to Puerto Rico, Mexico and Portugal.

9:30 Mimi is learning from the MProper Mimi episodes too!

11:10 Let Mimi know what books you are reading, if you watched Squid Games, what you thought about Dave Chappelle and his closer jokes or even if you think Brian Laundrie’s parents aided and abetted their son who was a suspect in the murder of Gabby Petito. Talk to me! I’m looking forward to hearing from you. MProperMimi.com

Co-Produced by Cyren Young and Mimi Jacks.
Brought to you by MProper Mimi of MProper Mimi

Watch Her Win, New York: Entrepreneurship Pros, Cons and Everything in Between - Part 2

Mimi Jacks — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 03:16:00 +0000

S2 Ep12 Part 2: Watch her Win, New York - Entrepreneurship Pros, Cons and Everything in Between (Part 2). MProper Mimi partnered with Watch Her Win New York President and Founder Obioma Richardson to do a live podcast recording in Chicago, IL. This event was a wonderful hybrid blend of six (6) powerful panelist speakers each sharing their own stories, tips and tricks to being successful entrepreneurs. The virtual portion of the webinar was managed by Rasheeda Frazier of Empowering Greatness, Inc. Sometimes it takes a tribe to support each other and Mimi Jacks and Rasheeda enjoyed bring a lil bit of NYC to Chicago to support our sisterfriend Obioma with this event because that's what Queens do! In this second part of the live podcast recording, our panelists (listed below) continued the conversation about the importance of telling your story! They also spoke about their influences and support systems, their best and worst marketing experiences as well as answer questions from the webinar audience. Co-Produced by Cyren Young and Mimi Jacks. Sandi Robinson - Co-Founder of ChiGivesBack, Inc. @sandirobinson13 https://www.chigivesback.com/home Astin Hayes - Co-Founder and CEO of TipOff Games, LLC @astinjustice https://www.tipoffgame.com/ Foram Sheth - Chief Coaching Officer & Co-Founder of Ama La Vida @alvcoaching https://alvcoaching.com/about/ Marcus Lucy - Founder and CEO of the Marcus Lucy Experience and Urban Grind https://www.marcuslucyexperience.com/ Robin Harris - CEO and Creative Director of Model Atelier and Confidence Apparel @rhmodelatelier Norman Scales - Co-Founder of Confidence Apparel and Confidence Foundation @shop.confidence https://www.shop-confidence.com/ @watchherwin @empower_great @mpropermimi @buildbronzeville @la_chi_bk @sbdcbronzeville One Love!

Watch Her Win, New York: Entrepreneurship Pros, Cons and Everything in Between - Part 1

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 22:10:58 +0000

S2 Ep12 Part 1: Watch her Win, New York - Entrepreneurship Pros, Cons and Everything in Between (Part 1). I just have to say wow! Mproper Mimi partnered with Watch Her Win New York President and Founder Obioma Richardson to do a live podcast recording in Chicago, IL. This event was a wonderful hybrid blend of six (6) powerful panelist speakers each sharing their own stories, tips and tricks to being successful entrepreneurs. The virtual portion of the webinar was managed by Rasheeda Frazier of Empowering Greatness, Inc. Sometimes it takes a tribe to support each other and Mimi Jacks and Rasheeda enjoyed bring a lil bit of NYC to Chicago to support our sisterfriend Obioma with this event because that's what Queens do! Our panelists (listed below) talked about their paths to making the decision to start on their entrepreneurship journeys as well as how or if they used technology to help them along the way. They touched on having mentors, the lack of stability, figuring out how hard you want to work for yourself, pushing through, and something we love here on the MProper Mimi podcast...telling your story! Whether you are marketing, expanding your brand or giving a pitch to your daughter's school you have to be able to tell your story in a way that connects with people. Co-Produced by Cyren Young and Mimi Jacks. Sandi Robinson - Co-Founder of ChiGivesBack, Inc. @sandirobinson13 https://www.chigivesback.com/home Astin Hayes - Co-Founder and CEO of TipOff Games, LLC @astinjustice https://www.tipoffgame.com/ Foram Sheth - Chief Coaching Officer & Co-Founder of Ama La Vida @alvcoaching https://alvcoaching.com/about/ Marcus Lucy - Founder and CEO of the Marcus Lucy Experience and Urban Grind https://www.marcuslucyexperience.com/ Robin Harris - CEO and Creative Director of Model Atelier and Confidence Apparel @rhmodelatelier Norman Scales - Co-Founder of Confidence Apparel and Confidence Foundation @shop.confidence https://www.shop-confidence.com/ Look out for the Watch Her Win, New York - Entrepreneurship Pros, Cons and Everything in Between (Part 2) episode August 2, 2021! @watchherwin @empower_great @mpropermimi @buildbronzeville @la_chi_bk @sbdcbronzeville One Love! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Overcoming Post Pandemic Anxiety

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:58:32 +0000

S2 Ep11: It's officially Summer! Queue the beach, bikes and brunches...but wait what if you are not ready to jump back into the social scene just yet? Perhaps you have a lil anxiety about re-entering the world from your safe pandemic bubble. Whether it's home, work or play - join Mimi Jacks and Esther Boykin, LMFT of Group Therapy Associates, LLC as they chat about how to overcome some of that post pandemic anxiety! Be sure to let us know what you liked most about this episode and what you have already or plan to put into action to set boundaries about what you are comfortable with as you make your hot girl (or warm girl) summer plans!

MProper Mimi loves to hear back from all the listeners on much you enjoyed the show as well as what you need to hear on upcoming shows as well. Remember we are here to share Black stories and speak our MProper Minds together. Love ya!

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Breakin it down with Caz & Fab: Getting Ready for Post Covid

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

S2 Ep10: MProper Mimi is joined by the dynamic duo Caz and Fab Fox from the Caz and Fab show! Be sure to subscribe and like them their Caz and Fab channel for more fun conversations. We had us a good ole time talking about how we feel about re-entering the world now that things are starting to open up again. From dating to Broadway to women leaving the workforce, Mimi Caz and Fab had a blast cutting up. We invite you to join the conversation and let us know how you feel about getting back to the streets this summer! Caz and Fab YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wVKsrV-kCbgICCgo12U6AIG: https://www.instagram.com/cazandfab/ Co-Producer Cyren Young IG: https://www.instagram.com/cyrenyoung/

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Biking with Melanie and Mimi

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:35:00 +0000

MProper Mimi and Melanie chat together about the good ole days of biking together in Boston. Tune in as these ladies have stories for days on how to stay safe finding people to ride with, building endurance and eating during rides!

Be sure to follow Melanie on Twitter @melaniemorristv

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Salon Chair Conversations

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 24 May 2021 12:23:00 +0000

S2 Ep8: We know a lot goes down in the salon when the ladies are getting their hair done. Join MProper Mimi and stylist Alysha with our sister Obioma as we chat about life, entrepreneurship, parenthood and the new Universal Hip Hop museum. We go from cutting up about hot girl vs. warm girl summer to serious convo about entrepreneurship and education. It's always a therapeutic good time in the salon. Be sure to listen like and share so Mimi knows what to chat with our guests next time!

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UPDATED - A Glimpse Into How MProper Mimi Episodes Intersect

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 03 May 2021 16:52:39 +0000

S2Ep7: Sometimes I amazed at how without even trying the topics that we discuss on MProper Mimi in one way or another often seem to intersect. This reminds me of a quote by Audre Lorde - "There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." Looking at the issues we have talked about with our Mproper Mimi guests as Black and Latinx women and people we can see how one issue overlaps with another. So while it is a short episode today, join host Mimi Jacks as she talks about why each of these issues are important and why she is passionate about them.

Feedback and comments from you our awesome listeners is always welcome and helps to shape the upcoming topics you hear from MProper Mimi. Thank you for listening and sharing your stories!

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Recreational Marijuana is Legalized in NY! Now what?

Mimi Jacks — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:27:27 +0000

S2Ep6: We are celebrating 420 today especially as New York State just recently legalized recreational marijuana!. What better way to celebrate and relax with all of your closest podcast friends than to hold a yoga and smoke session together! So tune in as Mproper Mimi is joined by Azi the Artist, Cyren Young and friends for a 2nd year of 420 shenanigans. Azi is a singer, songwriter, yogi, dancer and woman extraordinaire! Be sure to follow her on IG @adventuresofazi for more info on all her activities!

Be sure to let MProper Mimi know what you are up to now that NYS has legalized it!

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Sex Work is Work: Respect the Kink

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:18:41 +0000

S2Ep5: What do you know about Sex Work? Do you know what BDSM is? How about the differences between Kink and Fetish? Well join MProper Mimi today as she chats with Kristina aka The Bruja Pussy about the fun of BDSM, some of the inequalities in Sex Work representation and the compassion and empathy Kristina brings to the art. She is not only a fetish model and performer but we are going to throw speaker and teacher up on the list of the many things she does for the community! For more info on what Kristina is up to find her on IG @BrujaPxssy or https://allmylinks.com/brujapxssy

So tune in and listen up with an open mind as MProper Mimi learns you something about the world of BDSM with the help of the amazing Kristina. And remember, Sex Work is Work. We shout equality and justice for all.

Here are some of the notes we mentioned:

Read: Fetish, Fashion, Sex and Power by Valerie Steele

Follow: @HackingHustling - intersecting Tech and Social Justice to create safe spaces for sex workers within tech.

Watch: Bonding - 2nd Season

Participate: 7 Days of Domination bit.ly/7DODSeries

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You Can Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:51:16 +0000

S2Ep4: Do you ever get a twinge of doubt that you are not capable of doing your job? That you don't deserve to be in that relationship? That no one else doing this looks like you and maybe you shouldn't be doing it either? That my friends if what some people call imposter syndrome. It may come and go or it may stick around for a while and have you in a funk. Well, in today's episode, MProper Mimi sits down with her friend Lissandra Lopez, creator and Founder of Development for Success to talk about what Imposter Syndrome is and how we can get out of this slump.

You may remember Lissandra from taking over MProper Mimi hosting duties in back in Season 1 - LL Proper Takeover - Work Life Balance during Covid 19. She always comes with the questions to challenge Mimi or as she calls me "Michelle" and this time is no different. Be sure to share this episode with those you care about as we navigate through Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. Feel free to reach out and let us know some of your top tips for breaking free and believing in yourself!!

If you love MProper Mimi and want to support Mimi Jacks to continue publishing empowering content, consider becoming a sponsor on Anchor or slipping me a dollar or two on CashApp $mjbostonbk

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How Can We Move Through Trauma?

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:37:00 +0000

S2Ep3: If you are like most people you have at some point during your life experienced some form of trauma. In this episode of MProper Mimi we are not just talking about trauma but also how to move through it. Our guest Kristie Tobias, author of Fearlessly Made You, helps us to understand what PTSD is and what are some underlying causes. Mimi Jacks and Kristie chat about not letting fear define you as well as some key points from Kristie's new book about what's in an image, PTSD from traumatic experiences like rape, assault and emotional abuse. Of course we have fun chatting with each other and hope you do too as you listen and learn about ways to move through trauma.

You can find out more about Kristie Tobias, her speaking engagements, upcoming podcast and ways to purchase her book at her website fearlesslymadeyou.com or on IG @KristieTobias

As you listen and share this episode please be mindful that some topics may be triggering to some people. We want everyone to take the time to heal their trauma and seek out help as needed. Especially during these pandemic times there are state resources for mental health wellness, trauma therapy and domestic abuse. A couple resources mentioned on MProper Mimi are listed below:

https://linktr.ee/yourpurespark

therapyforblackgirls.com

Who Sees the Color of Your Skin?

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:19:26 +0000

S2Ep2: Today on MProper Mimi we are taking a look at colorism aka blanquemiento, which is the discrimination on the color of one's skin. In many cultures colorism occurs within the same race or ethnic groups with some believing that lighter skin is better than darker skin. Tune in as Mimi Jacks is joined by Elisa Jaramillo to talk about the impact colorism has had on our families, our Black and Latinx communities and how we raise our kids through the intersectionality of it all. Preferential treatment can definitely lead to bias' and discrimination - so let's talk about it!

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Are you Ready for your Parent's Retirement?

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:28:13 +0000

Hello Hello MProper Mimi podcasters! Did you miss me? I definitely missed you all over the break from Season 1. Now we are in a new year, and ready to share powerful topics and stories about empowering women at Home, Work and Play. Your host Mimi Jacks is kicking off Season 2 with Demelza Campbell, The Retirement Money Kid, who is the CEO and Founder of Parental Wealth. Join them as they talk not just about getting your money right...but helping to get your parents money right too. Mhmm! We are talking about how to get ready for your parent's retirement! This is more than just making sure their affairs are in order after death, we want them to enjoy their life and retirement to the fullest after they stop working.

So get your headphones, or blast it for the neighbors to hear, we want you to listen in as Mimi and Demelza reminisce, laugh and get serious about how we as KIDS can help to take care of our parents, and in effect our own wealth as well.

Be sure to catch Demelza on IG @parental_wealth, and her weekly series Parental Wealth on YouTube, and always for more information at www.ParentalWealth.com

Let MProper Mimi know how you plan to help your parents live their best life in retirement!

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The Queenship - Surviving and Thriving Part 2

Mimi Jacks — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 23:55:12 +0000

Episode 25 - Part 2: Can you believe this is Episode 25 of MProper Mimi Season 1 already? Join Mimi Jacks and her Queenship sister circle as they talk about the things that have helped them to get through 2020 so far. In Part 1 - Find out how the ladies first met Mimi, their thoughts on mental wellness, and travel in 2021. In Part 2 - The ladies are still chatting together, this time about dating during Covid and who amongst us is pro or anti marijuana use. No matter what MProper Mimi talks about with the fabulous ladies who come on the show to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions, remember that Queens empower Queens!! That does not mean we always agree...but we always respect and lift each other up. The right circle of friends will always inspire you to do more! Love you ladies!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

The Queenship - Surviving and Thriving Part 1

Mimi Jacks — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 02:17:26 +0000

Episode 25 - Part 1: Can you believe this is Episode 25 of MProper Mimi Season 1 already? Join Mimi Jacks and her Queenship sister circle as they talk about the things that have helped them to get through 2020 so far. Find out how the ladies first met Mimi and what are some of the reactions to the many things we think each other can do. Remember that Queens empower Queens and that means we don't always agree...but we always respect and lift each other up. The right circle of friends will always inspire you to do more! Love you ladies!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Learning about MPressive Black Women Veterans and all they do!

Mimi Jacks — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:19:10 +0000

Episode 24: Happy Veterans Day! Often round this time of year I'm in #ScorpioSeason mode. There are a lot of birthdays and celebrations in my family including November 11th. I know my grandfather was in the Army, as well as few of my uncles and friends, including those who are still active duty in other branches of military (Can you tell me how many there are?). I never really knew any Black Women Veterans that could tell me about their experience and time in the military. Shoot...I didn't even really understand the renewing or contracts and retention! So as usual, my network of friends and organizations came through and voilà, we have an MPressive MProper Mimi episode on Black Women in the military.

So join your host, Mimi Jacks as I sit down with 1st Sergeant Tiffany Eaddy and listen in to us chat about the ups and downs of being in the military, leadership, feelings of accomplishment, and the stigma of being a Black Women in a position of authority. There also is a long history of Black Women in the military and we talked about a couple of those firsts, some being as recent as within the last few years.

As we are also coming off of another historic 2020 Presidential election, I also wanted to give voice to other Black Women Veterans to gain a better understanding of what so many go through in the military with their careers, families and internal growth. Women who had to endure sexual harassment, racism, leaving children behind while on tour, disrespect, and slander as well as promotions, traveling abroad, marriage, entrepreneurship, and successfully retiring! Thanks goes out to Keesha Dancy, Natasha Howard, 2nd Lieutenant Yolanda Knight and Staff Sergeant Sofia Olds . You ladies truly blessed me and I hope you all continue to share your stories.

So please listen and share the MProper Mimi podcast where we love to empower women in all they do at Home Work and Play! Feel free to show your support by becoming a sponsor today.

Co-produced by Cyren Young

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How Covid-19 Awoke the Activist in Me

Mimi Jacks — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:46:23 +0000

Episode 23: We are now in Scorpio Season! As we edge closer to my birthday and the end of MProper Mimi's 1st season we are taking another look back at what 2020 has done to and for us this year. Mimi's friend Dana has been a busy bee advocating for social justice, educating us and sharing informative articles and books to read about Black history and current events. All of this has been taking place during the Covid-19 Quarantine of 2020. Join MProper Mimi and Dana as they reminisce over the last couple of months on how Covid-19 awoke the activist in them. As you will hear, there is no shortage for the many different ways that we can each step up to work towards justice and equality. The important thing to remember is that it starts with you. We should all campaign to bring about political or social change for those things we are passionate about and the people we love.

I would love to hear from you on ways that you too, have begun to advocate for yourself or others throughout this pandemic. One Love!

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Sex Therapy to Empower the Mind and Body!

Mimi Jacks — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:46:39 +0000

Episode 22: In this MProper Mimi episode, host Mimi Jacks welcomes the Pleasure Pusher herself...Kaycee Polite of K Spot Therapy! Join us as Mimi and Kaycee embark on a fun ride that covers why people seek out sex therapy as well as how empowering and healing it can be. Kaycee even has a homework assignment for us to help achieve a manifestation in pleasure! Ooh ahhh...not to mention we chat about being a boss at work and submissive in bed, female sexuality vs. dare I say toxic masculinity and ooh my new favorite...ethical non-monogamy! This is an episode you definitely do not want to miss. So tell a friend to tell a friend, Mproper Mimi and Kaycee Polite are on the mic and it's time to listen in.

You can find Kaycee dishing out juicy tips on IG @k_spot_therapy or kayceepolite.com

Co-produced by Cyren Young

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I'm Still Here - Multigenerational Bookclub - and We Still Have Hope!

Mimi Jacks — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:48:22 +0000

Episode 21: MProper Mimi is joined by some awesome Millennials, a Gen Z and another Gen Xer to discuss I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown. Listen in as we talk about our different experiences in school, church and life when it comes to dealing with race...and how we are coping now. Over the weeks that our small multigenerational book club met together, I was surprised to learn from my daughter and cousin how their generations (who I thought did not see color) now perceive some of their childhood experiences. Even as we read through chapters about Austin's experiences, we touched a little upon race and reconciliation in the church, diversity in our public and private schools as well as how we manage to keep reading books with such heavy topics! Drop me a message or voice note after you listen to let me know if you can relate. Did you read the book also? What did you think? I would love to hear from you, Ciao!

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Supermom Joy - Day to Day Adventures of a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, Designer and Hula Dancer

Mimi Jacks — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:21:37 +0000

Episode 20: When I look back at raising my daughter as a single mom, people would ask "Wow, how do you juggle everything you do and raise a child?". My response was always by any means necessary and with the help of my village we made it happen. So this week on MProper Mimi, our host Mimi Jacks is joined by fellow Supermom and designer Mikaela Pabon and I ask her the same question. Not only does Mikaela have two little ones at home, she is also a wife, wardrobe stylist and founder of her own company Dressed in Joy! Listen in as Mimi Jacks and Mikaela chat about the entrepreneurial life while juggling a family at home as well. Finding Joy in even the little things we do makes the journey all the more worth while. Follow Mikaela on IG @DressinJoy @MikaelaPabon and for event and blog updates visit www.mikaelapabon.com/links.

Co-Produced with Cyren Young

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Don't Come for My Black Card - It Cannot be Revoked

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:48:47 +0000

Episode 19: Have you ever played the game Black card Revoked? It basically celebrates popular American Black culture. Well, as you may know, there are many different Black experiences in America and not everyone had the same pop culture exposure growing up. Which brings us to today's episode with MProper Mimi host Mimi Jacks and Kristal Adams co-host of the Black Card Rehab podcast. Listen as we chat about some of our Black card experiences and stories of how it feels sometimes to be left out of cultural references. We are learning though! And it's fun to relive some of our hilarious memories together. No one should feel like their Black experience isn't Black enough and we are comfortable knowing our Black cards cannot be revoked. Follow Kristal at @thedarkkristal and check out her page www.kristaladams.com for information on upcoming comedy shows! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Black Women's Equal Pay Day - How to negotiate salary and save your monies!

Mimi Jacks — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:29:04 +0000

Episode 18: In honor of Black Women's Equal Pay Day Mimi Jacks was joined by guest Kelle Rozell, Marketing Director at ABC News to discuss salary negotiations and finances. With Black women earning roughly $0.62 per $1 that white non-hispanic men made in 2019, August 13, 2020 was how long they would need to work to catch up to that equal salary. What are some ways that we can advocate for ourselves to negotiate for fair pay? And how can we continue to save and secure our finances once we are there? Listen as Mimi and Kelle share some tips that they have come across and experienced. Remember, when one of us wins, we all win! Be sure to listen and follow MProper Mimi everywhere you listen to you favorite podcasts! Feel free to follow Kelle on Twitter @Kelle or IG @k_rozell to see what else she is up to. I highly recommend checking out Girl Trek's Black History Bootcamp, a walking podcast @GirlTrek, on Apple Podcast or Spotify for some motivating ways to exercise your revolutionary spirit by learning about our powerful leaders in resistance throughout time. Keep sharing your stories and empowering the women around you! #OneLove #ProtectBlackWomen #EqualPay Co-Produced by Cyren Young --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Setting boundaries does not make us Angry Black Women

Mimi Jacks — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:55:34 +0000

Episode 17: There comes a time in our lives ladies, when we need to set boundaries. Whether it is at home, work or with our friends boundaries help to keep us safe and they protect our sanity! Esther Boykin, LMFT and CEO of Group Therapy Associates returns from Season 1 - Episode #2 when she and host Mimi Jacks talked about the Myth of the Strong Black Woman. Now join us as we talk about why setting boundaries is so important for self care and what some of the perceptions are of Black women in particular when we attempt to put those boundaries in place. Some people may label us as selfish, not a team player or aggressive when we have the audacity to speak up for ourselves. Be sure to listen then share with others! Please feel free to leave comments or a message as well...who knows your comments may be featured on a future episode! You can find Esther at grouptherapyassociates.com and on IG at @estherbmft and #therapyisnotadirtyword We also mentioned Eloquent Rage, written by Brittney Cooper If you love listening to MProper Mimi and all the topics we cover you can become a supporter for as little as $.99 or more! It's just a little way to show your appreciation and to help MProper Mimi to keep bringing you awesome content. Check Mimi out at MProperMimi.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Writing to Strengthen Your Voice and Preserve your Memories

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:46:06 +0000

Episode 16: Do you remember writing essays and correcting grammar in school? How did that make you feel? MProper Mimi sits down to chat with writer and educator Yolande Jackson about the benefits to taking time out to write down your feelings and new ways to express yourself. In addition to writing Rocko's Big Launch and The Devine Cookbook, Yolande also teaches writing classes. In an effort to make writing more social and appealing to adults, she also hosts Wine Down and Write, a prompted writing class with different themes and a virtual sharing of a different wine each week. I don't want you to think that Mimi pairs wine with all of her activities! We used our time together talking about the importance of everyday people writing their stories during the racial and social injustices that we are all surrounded by. Documenting our experiences for society and our families is just as important as using writing as a form of self care and mental wellness. Be sure to listen and share this episode with others that can use a way to explore the power in using their words to express themselves! Follow Yolande on social media and pick up a copy of her award winning book self-published book, Rocko's Big Launch, a story about a young boy who wants to be a rocket scientist! https://www.yolandeclarkjackson.com/rocko-rocket IG: @Winedownandwrite Other books we mentioned in this episode are listed below: LIT: A Memoir by Mary Karr Krik? Krak! by Edwidge Danticat --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Sip From Your Couch - Black Women in Wine

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:20:36 +0000

Episode 15: Ah the world of wine is so vast! For many of us, when it comes to buying a bottle of wine, it's hit or miss and we might purchase based on the pretty label or a recommendation from someone else. MProper Mimi teamed up with Chef Keesha O'Galdez, founder and owner of The Gourmet Diva Inc. from our very first episode and Sommelier and wine educator Lea Faith Williams, founder of Let's Talk Wine to host a virtual wine tasting. Our ladies extraordinaire walked us through the process of how to pair and taste wine and find what we like about the wine we are drinking! We focused on women in wine, particularly Black women in the wine industry for our wine recommendations. What we found was that it was difficult for some people to find wine in their local stores from the following Black owned wineries and winemakers: Brown Estate, McBride Sisters, Theopolis Vineyards, Stuyvesant Champagne and Aslina Wines. Whether it's due to demographics or distribution, you can ask your local store to order these and other Black owned wines for your tasting pleasure or go right to the source and order direct! We invited Paula Harrell, from P. Harrell Wines to join us afterwards for an intimate conversation about Black Women in wine and what some of their experiences have been in the wine industry. Mimi talked with Lea, Keesha and Paula about what first sparked their interest in wine, to various challenges and accomplishments they have achieved. We hope this episode helps to open the world of wine to women and empower them to identify what they like to drink and why. As always, we want to encourage supporting Black businesses and women in business as well. Listen and share MProper Mimi with other Black women and anyone who is passionate about conversations that empower women everywhere! Email Mimi with questions or comments! Mproper.mimi@gmail.com Co-produced with Cyren Young. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

LL Proper takeover - Work life balance during Covid 19

Mimi Jacks — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:14:52 +0000

Episode 14: MProper Mimi takes a break from interviewing guests to becoming one! LL Proper (Lissandra Lopez) takes on the podcast hosting duties for the day as MProper Mimi (Mimi Jacks) is reunited with three other Alumnae from Simmons College, School of Management (SOM) Maia Lang, Marlene Arroyo, and Natasha Eldridge. Join us as we discuss work life balance during Covid 19, emotional intelligence, and the power of gratefulness. There were lots of topics and tips to share since the days of us all being in our MBA classes together. Tune in to listen on ways that we have each been able to get through the weeks of working from home and staying productive at work during Quarantine. Be sure to give us some feedback and comments on how Covid 19 has impacted your work life balance as well. Listen and share MProper Mimi with other Black women and anyone who is passionate about empowering Black women everywhere! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Who Is MProper Mimi? Trailer

Mimi Jacks — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:33:13 +0000

In this trailer about MProper Mimi you find out about MimiJacks and why this podcast is so important to women of color and our supporters out there right now. Listen, follow and share MProper Mimi with your family and friends!. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Catalyst for Change - Know your Finances

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:13:20 +0000

Episode 12: Mimi sits down with Omama Marzuq of Tomorrow's Prosperity Group Inc. (prosperity@tpgi.co) to talk about financial planning and what we as women have learned from our families about finances growing up. Especially now during Covid we all need to have a plan and regularly schedule dates to look over our finances. Knowing which buckets you are putting your money into, identifying other ways you can save and how dying in the US is not free are a few topics we touch on. No matter if you just got a promotion, are a survivor of sexual abuse starting over financially or recently were laid off from your job...we all can stand to learn more about stretching our dollars and being as financially prepared as possible for the changes coming tomorrow.

Books mentioned in this episode:

Think and Grow Rich - by Napoleon Hill
Subtle Acts of Exclusion, How to Understand, Identify and Stop Microagressions - by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran
A Black Women's History of the United States of America - by Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross

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Black Female Farmers in the Garden

Mimi Jacks — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:53 +0000

Episode 11: Have you ever eaten something that you grew in your own garden? Join MProper Mimi with her guests Michelle Carr and Candace Eldridge as we talk about what's growing in our gardens, black farmers, and who is afraid of country living! We may only be Urban Farmers playing in our gardens with dreams of having our own farms...but the sun, soil and water run through our veins. Get grounded with the earth and try your hand at growing your own food too.

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The Power in Your Pause

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 11 May 2020 12:59:59 +0000

Episode 10: MProper Mimi sits down with life coach Lolita E. Walker from Walker & Walker Enterprises to talk about how to manage change during this Covid-cation. You may want to leverage this time to do things differently at home, work or play but where do we start? In comes the Power of Your Pause! Lolita walks us through taking a pause in our lives to create a clear plan where we identify 1. what we are going to do, 2. by when we strive to do it, and 3. for what reason? Be sure to listen and share with other women in your lives so they too can gain tips on how to manage changes in their lives through the Power of Pause. For more information on coaching with Lolita and other upcoming events visit https://lolitawalker.com/ and get ready to soar! Follow @MProper_Mimi on Instagram for more insights on empowering women and stories to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Super Sucia Support

Mimi Jacks — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:40:58 +0000

Episode 9: Not all Sucias are...como se dice? MProper. The support from the ladies in a book club I've been a part of for many years (La Sucias) was strong before Covid 19 and will be there long after we are out of quarantine. Join us as a few members join MProper Mimi to talk about how we keep things afloat at home in a time when there is a lot of uncertainty. You will see that is is possible to be late to work, even when you are working from home! It's also a safe bet to call on your girls when you are experimenting with mysterious roots in the kitchen. At the end of the day it all comes down to being there to help each other survive, laugh and know when to hide from the kids! Bi-Weekly Episode #9 Follow @Mproper_Mimi on Instagram for more insights on empowering women and stories to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

420 Amateurs, a Bag of Weed and People

Mimi Jacks — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 02:43:57 +0000

Episode 8: What do you think happens when a pair of weed smoking amateurs decide to celebrate a Holiday that they know nothing about? Join MProper Mimi and Falana Fox, burlesque dancer, drag queen and fashionista extraordinaire for this Happy 420 Bonus episode to find out! Besides the stories of what NOT to do, listen as they enlighten us on how the power of choice can help to bring soothing to our souls. Be sure to look for Falana Fox on Instagram @Falana_Billie and on Facebook @Falana Fox or @Billie Daze Bonus Episode #2 Regular episodes Bi-Weekly --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Dermatology Discoveries with Dr. Yolanda Lenzy

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:16:00 +0000

Episode 7: In this week's episode MProper Mimi sits down to talk with Dr. Yolanda Lenzy, M.D. Author of Getting to The Root: A Dermatologist and Cosmetologist's Guide to Understanding HAIR! Dr. Lenzy breaks down for us various types of hair loss as well as the risks of delaying diagnosis. We discuss how black dermatologists comprise 3% of all dermatologists, while 13% of Americans are black and what can be done to increase the diversity in the field. Tell your friends, mother and your hairstylist to tune in!

Finding your Pure Spark with Nieisha Deed

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:01:08 +0000

Episode 6: Join us as we talk with Nieisha Deed, founder of Pure Spark, and Mental Health Stigma Slayer! An advocate for mental wellness, survivor of suicide attempt and a beacon of self love - Nieisha openly and candidly shares with us about the importance of knowing our triggers, having a support group around us, and acknowledging that we all lead stressful lives and going at it alone is not the most healthy option. Follow @yourpurespark on IG and Twitter for more information on support and upcoming outreach. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Mentoring and Self Sustainable Communities

Mimi Jacks — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:50:59 +0000

Episode 5: Dr. Eugena Griffin joins us to talk about the importance and impact that mentoring can have on our youth and us a professionals to advancing our careers. It doesn't stop there! Entrepreneurship is the key to building a self sustainable community. Women especially need to think about not placing all of our eggs in one basket when it comes to our finances, wages and building a legacy. The support of our families, friends and mentors gives us the knowledge and courage to break free from the bondage of some corporate jobs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

Make Way for the Mahogany Queen of Burlesque!

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Episode 4: We have a special gem for you!! MProper Mimi was able to catch up with the Mahogany Queen of Burlesque, Perle Noire for a bonus episode right before the black burlesque event of the year. The Noire Pageant takes place March 13th & 14th at the House of Yes in Brooklyn, NY. Join us to find out what burlesque is and how Perle Noire is making history by bringing POC headliners together to compete and showcase their talents! Listen and learn about some of the great black burlesque dancers of our time as Perle shares her infinite and intimate knowledge with us. Perle also shares her gifts and experience through her Perlesque classes, Healing through Seduction series, The House of Noire dance company, and The Noire Pageant for performers of color. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

You can just call me Dada!

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:57:30 +0000

Episode 3: Where my Dadas at!! Dada is Swahili for Sister. So you know MProper Mimi needs to gather with her sister friends Mahlet Woldemariam and Obioma Richardson every now and then to talk it out. Join us as we discuss some hot topics such as the Black Is Tech Conference, what does African American really mean and our Oprah led intentions. We had so much fun there will definitely be a part two for these MProper Dadas! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

The Myth of the Strong Black Woman - w/ Esther Boykins, LMFT

Mimi Jacks — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:31:32 +0000

Episode 2: Can we really do it all? In this episode, MProper Mimi is joined by Esther Boykins, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) from Group Therapy Associates and #Therapyisnotadirtyword. We talk about mental health in the black community and the stigma that is often associated with it. Why are people hesitant to seek out therapy the way we seek out a specialist doctor for our body? We also talk about about the pitfalls of being labeled as a strong black woman and the pressures that comes with that, including dating! For more information about the events Esther mentions in this episode check out http://www.grouptherapyassociates.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

MProper Mimi - Trailer - S1 Ep2

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:05:00 +0000

Episode 2 Trailer: Tune in on the next MProper Mimi Monday, when we talk about empowering women at home, work and play. Mimi and guest Esther Boykins, LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist), talk about mental health in the black community, the myth of the strong black women and one of her programs, Dating is F*n Hard! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

From hair stories to her stories: Empowering women of color

Mimi Jacks — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:32:57 +0000

MProper Mimi sits down with entrepreneurs and friends Shirley Boubert-Rumble and Keesha O'Galdez to discuss hair, buying power of black women, and how they walked out on corporate America to entrepreneurial freedom. The MProper Mimi podcast will be a bi-weekly show focusing on topics important to empowering WOC in many ways with friends, experts, advocates and more.

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MProper Mimi - Trailer - S1 Ep1

Mimi Jacks — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:42:00 +0000

We are so excited to kick off the first episode of MProper Mimi. Join Mimi with special guests Shirley and Keesha as they discuss various topics ranging from hair, black buying power, entrepreneurship, couples working together and Diversity and Inclusion. This trailer is just the beginning. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a beat!