Black & Yellow

Welcome to Om October! We are deciding to dedicate this month of shows to all things Wellness. In this episode, we are workin’ it out, and talking about fitness. We saw a noticeable lack of Asian Female Personal Trainers in the Fitness Industry. What’s with that? Many Wellness and Fitness hashtags on Social Media tend to be flooded with White bodies, but the lack of Asian Female representation is hard to miss. In this episode, we talk to a Personal Trainer to talk about this void in the Fitness Industry. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Alana- Coco and Seed (@coco_and_seed)- sustainable, stylish, low maintenance at home gardening (cocoandseed.com)     2.    Jac- UMI Bouquets (@umibouquets)- beautiful floral arrangements made with love Keep Up With Michele:www.michelecanonfit.comIG: @michele_canon_fitFB: Michele Canon Fitness & Nutrition Snickerdoodle Smoothie Recipe:https://www.michelecanonfit.com/bl

In the three years that we have had this podcast, we have never talked about our Periods. That all changes today! We have a great guest on the show today as we talk about Free Bleeding, owning your flow, and how to know if you are ovulating. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Alana- Reel (@reelpaper) Black Owned, Bamboo toilet paper company (www.reelpaper.com)    2.    Jac- Plant Love (@plantlivemeals) Plant based meals, family owned and operated, Planting Love one meal at a time from Jacklyn’s kitchen to yours! (www.plantlovemeals.com)Keep Up With Dr. Jerilynn Prior at www.cemcor.ubc.caFind us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungEmail us: podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taking a moment to step back into the Black & Yellow archives this week with an episode discussing the Model Minority Myth. We'll be back next week with another new installment of Black & Yellow.What is a model minority, and who is lucky (or perhaps unlucky) or enough to carry this title? Alana and Jacklyn unpack this trope to see who the Model Minority Myth helps and who it holds back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The live-action reboot Mulan has finally been released, and we have MANY thoughts. So many in fact, that we decided to pour them into an episode for your listening pleasure. Spoiler Alert, there will be Spoiler Alerts!Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Alana- The Jungalow (@thejungalow)- update your space with Wild Style (www.jungalow.com)    2.    Jac- Tatcha (@tatcha)- a celebration of Classical Japanese Beauty Culture (www.tatcha.com)Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungEmail us: podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The desire to read books about how to be anti-racist plus the call to diversify your dollars and shop at Black Owned Businesses makes it a very interesting time to be a Black Bookstore Owner. We wanted to know what this time has been like for these entrepreneurs, and were lucky to chat with Katie Mitchell who is part owner of Good Books in Atlanta. You don’t want to miss this lively and honest conversation with Katie as she keeps it real about pushing publications during this unprecedented time. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Jac- Native Sol (@nativesol)- Handmade Creations and Vintage (www.etsy.com/shop/nativesol)    2.    Katie- The Wylde Vintage- Atlanta based stylish clothing company (thewyldelife.net)    3.    Alana- Coddle (@coddledotco)- organic, plant-based postpartum care (www.coddle.co)Keep up with Katie on IG & Twitter: (@goodbooksatl) it shop online at www.

Bragging. Self- Promoting. Does the very thought of these actions make you want to cry, scream, or puke? You’re not alone! Bragging is a valuable skill we all deserve to hone, and on this episode, we have a guest on who has written a new book about all about the subject. The book is awesome, our guest is dope, and this conversation will motivate you to brag better. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Jacklyn- August Society (@augustsociety)- fashionable, affordable swimwear (augustsociety.com)    2.    Meredith- Jon Marc (@jonmarc_collection)- Washington DC fashion label for Curvy Women & custom face masks (www.jonmarccollection.com)    3.    Alana- Miss Jessie’s (@miss_jessies)- hair care for curly and natural hair (missjessies.com)Keep Up With Meredith:    ⁃    www.meredithfineman.com    ⁃    

“I want to write stories that have Black people doing amazing things.” Antoine Bandele is doing EXACTLY that. In this week’s episode, we chat with Amazon Best Selling author, Antoine Bandele. He is an African America Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery writer with an impressive number of published books under his belt. We chat about his writing, his YouTube success, and the dreadlock journey is is currently on. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:Eastwind Books of Berkeley (@eastwindbooks)- Asian owned bookstore serving a variety of literary interestsSimply Wholesome (@simplywholesome)- delicious food to nourish your body and soulAbbey Creek Vineyard (@abbeycreekwine)- wine with hip hop swaggerFind us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungEmail us: podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Very Literary August! This month we are all about the written word, and how those words meet our fingertips. This episode we are talking to an astute and brutally honest, young feminist writer who is taking us inside the fight for a feminist future. This convo is as hot as these August temperatures! Check It Out.Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:   1. Triple O Nail Polish (@ooopolish)- full      service nail polish, nail care, and accessories on a mission to diversify beauty in nail care (www.ooopolish.com)    2.    Marcus Books (@marcusbooks)- oldest independent Black bookstore in the country    3.    Private Policy (@privatepolicynyc)- sustainable, NY based genderless fashion brand who focuses on one social political topic per seasonFind Kylie on IG @kylietcheungFind Kylie on Tumblr at kyliecheung.tumblr.comBuy her book A Woman’s Place: Inside The Fight For A Feminist Futu

Wearing a face mask. It’s a new reality of life. We all have to do it. So, why isn’t EVERYONE doing it? In this episode, we dive into which gender is more likely to wear masks (or PPE for that matter), why this is so, and what we can do to change the (very ridiculous, totally inane) “stigma” of wearing a face mask. Put a mask on & tune in!Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Miyokos Creamery (@miyokoscreamery)- delicious, vegan ice cream (www.miyokos.com)    2.    Source Booksellers (@sourcebpoksellers)- boutique, Black owned bookstore (www.sourcebooksellers.com)Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungEmail us: podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Hong Kong-Mainland China conflict intensified by the day, but Hong Kong is no stranger to protest. Anti-government protests have been rocking Hong Kong for months, and we are talking all about it on today’s episode.Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Black Girl Sunscreen (@blackgirlsunscreen)- sun protection that caters to women with melanin    2.    Sammee (@drinksammee)- delicious Boba tea you can make at homeFind us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungEmail us: podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’m sure you’ve seen the Karen memes, and know a Becky or two. She’s the racist white lady who weaponizes her skin color, and loves her privilege. But what separates the two? In this episode, Alana & Jac talk about the thin divide that separates the two women, and what women named Beck or Jaren can do if they are not a Becky or Karen.Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Pur Home (@purhomeclean)- Human and Earth friendly cleaning products (www.pur-home.com)    2.    Asian Organics (@asianorganicsph)- Clean and Healthy food for a clean and healthy life (www.asianorganicsfood.com)Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungEmail us: podcastblackandyellow@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Colorism has a hairy cousin called Texturism. It wreaks havoc in the Black community, and within the Natural Hair Community. It’s been around for decades, brainwashing Black women into thinking their hair texture is undesirable or even worse, nappy. Texturism is a sickness in desperate need of a cure. In this episode, we talk get vulnerable and talk texture.Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:    1.    Pepper (@wearpepper)- beautiful bras for small chested women (www.wearpepper.com)    2.    Uoma Beauty (@uomabeauty)- makeup for all shades of beautiful (www.uomabeauty.com)Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grief. We all experience it, but no one talks about it. At a time that feels ripe with tension and emotions running, a conversation about grief is more crucial than ever. And we have the perfect person to talk to about it with! In this episode, Alana & Jacklyn sit down with Marisa Renee Lee to talk grief, wellness, and Obama.Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is:Koko’s Nest (@kokosnest)- super soft blankets for the Young and Young At Heart (kokosnest.com)The Loose Teas Cafe and Gifts (@thelooseteascg)- yummy loose leaf teas (looseteas.com)Dope Coffee (@realdopecoffee)- seriously dope coffee & coffee related goodies (realdope.coffee)Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The murder of Vincent Chin is a haunting tale of injustice and racism. It is a painful blemish in our American history, but it is also a history many people do not know about. Well, Jacklyn and I are changing that with our newest episode. We talk about who Vincent Chin was, why his murder matters and is still relevant today, and the political firestorm his death ignited. You don’t want to miss it!Want to Put Yo Money Where Yo Mouth Is?1.  The Soap Kitchen     25 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA     www.thesoapkitchen.com    @thesoapkitchen    #soaprettyithurts2. 10kringlights.com    @10kringlights      Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yellow Peril Supports Black Power is a slogan that has been getting a lot of play these days. From social media, to protest signs, to art, this phrase has been inescapable as of late. What does it mean? Where did it come from? Should we really be using it? In this episode, Alana and Jacklyn unpack this catchy protest slogan.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungPut Yo Money Where Yo Mouth Is:Eso Won Books -@esowonbooksYang Chow- @layangchow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Between protesting, police brutality caught on tape (and being replayed countless times), and the impact of the pandemic, our mental health and emotional states are feeling taxed. If you are a Person Of Color, the constant headlines about racism and Other based violence can lead to a type of emotional distress known as racial trauma. On this episode, we bring on Yuna Youn (**first guest**) to discuss how we can cope with racial traumas, Yellow Peril Supporting Black Power, and how to shop for a therapist.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoungLooking for Mental Health Resources?Check out:-New York Coalition For Asian American Mental Health-Asian American Federation -National Alliance on Mental Health-Therapy For Black Girls-Inclusive Therapists-Black Mental Wellness-Anxiety and Depression Association Of America  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Protests, Justice, Resistance..oh my! We are living in historic and unprecedented times. Many people (including some of you listeners) are hitting the streets to amplify Black voices and fight to end police brutality. But how do you protest safely? What do you bring to a protest? How do you mind your mental health while fighting the power? We answer all of these questions and more in today’s episode. Stay safe & don’t give up the fight!Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you define freedom? What does it look like? What does it feel like? Do you believe true freedom exists? We are living in unprecedented & uncertain times where the notion of freedom can be called question. It certainly has for Alana & Jackie, which is why we are talking about freedom in this week’s episode.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coronavirus is wrecking havoc on the African American community, and the death toll continues to rise. While some may call COVID-19 “The Great Equalizer,” Blacks in America are experiencing more inequality, more risk, and more policing in the Age Of The Pandemic. In this episode, Alana & Jacklyn unpack the reasons why the novel Coronavirus has been particularly devastating for African Americans.Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

March was Women’s History Month! While we have talked about why this month celebrates women, we wanted to use this episode to spotlight some marvelous women who have shaped history. In this episode, Alana & Jack, spotlight some accomplished feminists who have not gotten a proper amount of attention for their contributions to our world. They deserve the praise, and we are more than happy to give it to them!Find us on Instagram: @blackandyellowpodcastAlana J. Webster: @renegadeoffunJacklyn Chung Young: @jacklynchungyoung See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.