Melanin Mode

You could also call this episode “watch the sh*t you say and the perception of it all.” — In Episode 4, Cydney talks all about duality, the issue with the compliment “strong”, and why we need to do better at letting ourselves exist as walking contradictions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

In this episode, I discuss my opinion of Beyoncé’s new film on Disney+: Black Is King and the message within. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

And, we’re back! With the state of the world, it only felt right to come back speaking on the BLM movement. In this episode, I address why I have ONLY been posting about current events including Breonna Taylor, Open Fohr, and why our mental health as Black people is important now more than ever. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

Looks like #TheBabeIsABeast got a bit of rebranding! Welcome to #melaninmode, a podcast for women of color by a woman of color. This episode we’re discussing The Oreo Effect and what it is like having an identity crisis as a young black woman in this millennium. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

In this episode, I talk about the event that solidified my perspective on Sunday, December 16th; my heroes, and where my faith comes from. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

A lot of rambling, some tears, and a few updates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

Today’s conversation is brought to you by my personal assistant Kay. She asked “how do you be leader and still be humble?” Let me count the ways. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

We’re diving in this week to the equation that will ensure your feelings are not belittled while honoring those involved. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

Let’s talk about team building, delegating in your business, and the art of letting go. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

This week we’re telling ourselves what we don’t have to do and why that’s okay. It’s time we stopped obsessing over the overhustle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

We’re taking a note from Jojo Nieves to get disciplined internally and end self-reliance. For there are far greater things out there to bring out the greatness in us. #LEVELUP --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

This episode I break down the dangers of the bubble-bath approach to self-care and why we need to drop the escape artist act in our routines. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

This Monday we’re chatting about the death of ambition, authenticity, and why the sun doesn’t shine out of your ***. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

This Father’s Day I want you to slow it down, get intentional, and speak greatness over your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

Have you ever wanted to start something but have been too scared, too cynical, too type A? I’ve got you. Today we discuss why starting means saying bye to perfection and what else you have to realize. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

This episode I talk about my first book release, read you three of the poems, and give you some insight into the brain of my moniker “Cydneyrai.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

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Today we’re going to discuss what it means to truly listen, what fans are in this day and age, and the big sister effect. Thanks to Meghan Hughes for the topic idea! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

I was challenged by Dazey L.A. to speak up and speak out about a story when I felt belittled, disrespected, or unsafe because of a man. Here’s my message and part of my story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support

In this episode, I talk about how to stop avoiding the BIG question and start owning your d*mn space. I bet they can’t do it like you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmode/support