Black Writer Therapy
Podcast Description:
Black Writer Therapy is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and experiences of Black women writers. Hosted by author Ella Shawn, the podcast offers candid conversations about the unique challenges Black authors face in an industry often centered on whiteness. It serves as a vibrant space for Black women writers to gather, share, and explore the healing power of writing, fostering a sense of community and sisterhood.
Topic Category:
Society & Culture
Topic Sub-Category:
Books
Additional Insights:
The Black Writer Therapy podcast was recently picked up by the Alive Podcast Network, one of the only Black, woman-owned podcast network with its own proprietary platform and app.
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Recent Episode Notes:
Dr Katrina Hutchins
In this episode of Black Writer Therapy, host Ella Shawn welcomes Dr. Katrina Hutchins, a scholar and coach specializing in the power of women's voices. They discuss Dr. Katrina's research, her book 'The Voice Positioning System', and dive deep into themes of voice power, authenticity, and the transformative potential of storytelling.
Introduction to Black Writer Therapy
Welcome to Black Writer Therapy, the podcast where Black women writers come to heal...
The Healing Journey
How are you healing today?...
Voice and Influence
for the listening audience, tell them a little bit about yourself and a little bit about this book....
The Power of Nonverbal Communication
Research shows that Only 7% of our communication happens in words....
Authenticity and Voice Positioning
being able to have this sense of voice power and standing in our created voice gives us an opportunity...
Voice Deficits and Generational Trauma
So often we are dysfunctional, because our 93 percent Has suffered the most trauma...
Trust and Compassion Among Black Women
Because of all the other stuff maybe we're not even aware that it's a part of who we are...
The Power of Compassion Among Black Women
when we look at, if we were to look up that definition, In the dictionary compassion...
Reclaiming Our Voices Through Storytelling
So how do we reclaim that through storytelling?...
Letting Go of Fantasies to Embrace Reality
storytelling, we start with telling the story that is true....
The Journey to Understanding Voice Power
So, that's what I would say to answer your question, stepping out of the fantasy...
The Evolution of Our Voices
Look back at the first book I wrote...
Rapid Q&A with Dr. Katrina
moving into our rapid question round...
A Story of Ambition, Power, and Influence
So your word then is ambition....
Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Dr. Katrina
thank you. so much for this invitation...
Booking Info:
The booking is opened to all Black women and femme-presenting writers, regardless of what genre you writing in. I am also hoping to connect with industry leaders, book bloggers, influencers, and reviewers. Please use the link below to schedule a recording sessions.
Welcome to the Black Writer Therapy Podcast, a vibrant space for Black women writers to gather, sip tea, and explore the healing power of writing. Join us for candid conversations about the unique experiences and challenges Black authors face in an industry often centered on whiteness.
This podcast celebrates the voices and stories of Black women through authentic discussions that foster healing, joy, and sisterhood. Whether you’re an established author, an aspiring writer, or a reader who loves books by and about Black women, you’ll find inspiration and support here.
Our community thrives on the wisdom and experiences of Black women writers, making it a rich resource for book bloggers, bookstagrammers, and booktokers. Tune in to connect with a dynamic literary community and discover how writing can be a powerful tool for personal growth and social change.
Join the Black Writer Therapy Podcast and be part of a movement that amplifies the audacious voices of Black women in literature.
For inquiries, email us at [email protected].
Copyright © 2023 by Ella Shawn. All rights reserved. This podcast or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the owner except for the use of brief quotations in a podcast review. Produced in the United States of America.
Summary
Takeaways
- Healing is a journey of rediscovery.
- Trauma and change are often intertwined.
- Writing can serve as a cathartic process.
- Identity crises can lead to personal growth.
- Trust is a crucial element in relationships and society.
- Creating complex characters is essential in fiction.
- Nigerian heritage enriches storytelling.
- Narratives shape our understanding of the world.
- Diverse voices in literature are vital for representation.
- The act of writing is a form of co-creation with the universe.
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About Jenny Abamu
As a journalist, I entered the field with a missionto democratize information. I wanted to make complex systems more accessible, especially for communities like my ownfirst-generation immigrants trying to navigate America. I believed that understanding the system meant having the tools to succeed and hold the powerful accountable. But over time, I found myself questioning whether my work truly mattered. Did people still care?
I was doing investigative journalism and could see the real-world impact of my reporting. Yet, within the industry, I witnessed an increasing focus on chasing clicks, sacrificing quality for quantity. This wasnt exclusive to one newsroomit was a broader shift happening across journalism. The integrity of our work was being compromised in the relentless pursuit of views, engagement, and advertising dollars. The breakneck pace of content production left little room for depth, care, and the kind of storytelling that truly informs and empowers the public.
At the same time, the broken state of information continued to erode trust between the public and the institutions meant to inform them. That disillusionment was what ultimately led me to write this book. I needed a different way to express what I was experiencing and witnessingbeyond the traditional mediums I had worked in.
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