Sistah Girls Book Club, we’re stepping into a time machine with this one. In this episode, we visit the glamour and grit of 1920s Harlem with New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray as we dive into her latest novel, Harlem Rhapsody. Victoria shares the inspiration behind this sweeping historical drama and how she reimagined th…

Sistah Girls, it's a new year and a new season! I’m so happy to have author, youth advocate, and ordained Baptist minister, Khristi Lauren Adams with us. We had a great conversation about her new book: Womanish Theology Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood. The book's title pulled me in, I don’t think I’ve ever read about the discover…

Sistah Girls, it's the end of the year and I wanted to end it with someone who could help us say goodbye to 2024 and embrace the new year ahead. Author and Well-Being Educator Nakeia Homer was the perfect woman for the job. Nakeia Homer is a Well-Being educator, author, and the founder of Heal and Grow Daily, a well-being community and private memb…

Sistah Girls Book Club, I'm so happy to have author, producer, and all-around dope artist, Diamonde Williamson on the podcast. Diamonde Williamson is the Head Creative at Deep Feelers Club, a creative arts company specializing in publishing, art, and community gatherings. In her previous role, she led Third & Wonder Production House, a video produc…

Sistah Girls, I'm happy to have New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Shawntelle Madison on the podcast. Madison has penned books that span the romance and speculative fiction genres. She is charting a new path with her latest book The Fallen Fruit a historical fiction that includes time travel, love, family secrets, and plot twists you w…

“Plastic is a global issue. It's been found practically everywhere, from the bottom of the siege, top of Mount Everest, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and human blood.” In this episode Ava, aged 18, interviews Zara, aged 15, about imperfect activism and what it was like being one of only few young people invited to the Global Plastics Trea…

Most people know Beverly Mahone on social media as Auntie Bev, it's that familiar moniker that has made over 1 million people fall in love with her radiant personality and well-developed lexicon. Auntie Bev splashed onto social media by giving us her word for the day. Inspired by her then 14-year-old grandson to get on TikTok she listened, since th…

Sistah Girls, I'm so happy to have mental wellness advocate, self-healing educator, and author of The Sugar Jar, Yasmine Cheyenne with us on the podcast! Yasmine is here to discuss her new book Wisdom of the Path: The Beautiful and Bumpy Ride to Healing and Trusting Our Inner Guide. While reading Wisdom of the Path, I had so many aha moments and hi…

Sistah Girls, I’m so excited to have living legend Alice Randall on the podcast! Alice Randall is the author of My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future. https://amzn.to/4eKEWIz Randall is the first Black woman to write a number-one country hit. The single “XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)” was released …

Sistah Girls, I'm so excited to bring y'all celebrity ghostwriter Ardre Orie! Ardre Orie attended Florida State University, earning her undergraduate and Master’s Degrees in Special Education. After teaching for 4 years, she earned an Ed.S in Educational Leadership. Orie served as an Assistant Principal before rediscovering her first love of compos…

Sistah Girls, I’m so excited to have Shenequa Golding on the podcast! Golding is a writer and an editor whose work focuses on race, gender, popular culture, and entertainment. After earning a degree in print journalism from Hampton University, Golding began her career as general-assignment reporter for a small newspaper owned by the Chicago Sun-Tim…

Sistah Girls, I'm so excited that we have author, activist, and entrepreneur Rachel E. Cargle on the podcast! Rachel Cargle is an Akron, Ohio born writer, entrepreneur and philanthropic innovation. Her work and upcoming book with Penguin Random House, centers the reimagining of womanhood, solidarity and self and how we are in relationship with ours…

Sistah Girls, I'm so excited to have Deesha Dyer on the podcast! Without credentials, connections, or a college degree, a hip-hop journalist and community leader conquered her imposter syndrome while landing one of the most exclusive, sought-after, and fun positions in the White House. From, 2015 to 2017 Dyer served as the White House Social Secret…

In 2006 Miasha released her debut novel Secret Society, that story had publishing companies in a bidding war. In 2021, Coleman turned her book series into a film, she did it independently and it was a hit. In this interview, Miasha takes us on her journey from an aspiring author to getting her first six-figure deal and then bringing that project to…

Malcolm MJ Harris is an entrepreneur, social influencer, a self-help coach, a reality checker, and now a published author. His debut self-help book, Get the F*uck out of your own way: A Guide to letting go of the shit that’s holding you back is a must-read. I got the chance to talk to MJ about his new book and discuss some topics he covered. Purcha…

Jemele Hill is celebrating the paperback release of her memoir Uphill. Released on October 25, 2022, Hill pulled back the curtain and allowed fans to get a glimpse of what her journey has been like through her own lens. She dived deep into her childhood and shared what her experience was like growing up in an environment where both her parents were…

Sistah Girls, Behind the Pen, is our in-person Black independent author signing that takes place in New York City. It's been one month since the event and I'm taking you behind the scenes to talk all things Behind the Pen. Issa event recap!

Sistah Girls, we got the chance to talk to poet and musician, Melania Luisa to discuss her new poetry book Plantains and Our Becoming. "Marte looks at the identities and histories of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to celebrate and center the Black diasporic experience. Through the exploration of themes like self-love, nationalism, displacement, g…

Sistah Girls Book Club, we got the chance to interview Dr. Joy Harden Bradford! She is a Licensed Psychologist and the host of the wildly popular, award-winning mental health podcast Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustr…

We last spoke with author Takerra Allen in 2018 to discuss her newest series, Seasons of Fidelity. Since then she has published the three-book series in its entirety. Following that series, she released Last Stop From Innocence, (a standalone novel) and after an almost three-year break, she's back with a new novel, Needful Noore. On the eve of Alle…

Sistah Girls, we had the pleasure of talking to Shanita Hubbard, author of the book that every Black girl should read, RIDE OR DIE: A Feminist Manifesto for the Well-Being of Black Women. Grab the book ➡️ https://amzn.to/40vkUcP This conversation was so good, we defined and discussed what the "Ride or Die chick" represents and the many ways she sho…

Sistah Girls, our founder, Sharee Hereford got the chance to interview the former CEO of BET, Ms. Debra Lee. They talked about her new memoir "I AM DEBRA LEE." This memoir is a MUST READ, you get business gems, life gems, and womanhood gems all in one book. From her friendship with the late Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin, to her rise to the top…

Sharee Hereford got the chance to interview author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts to talk about her latest book, Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration. Hereford and Giggetts had a candid conversation about the many ways Black Joy can be used as a form of resistance.

Sistah Girls, Winter Tales is our limited audio storytelling series. Black authors and writers are sharing their work and get this they are reading it themselves for your enjoyment. Some stories were created specifically for this series and others are snippets of work that is already published. So grab something warm and enjoy!…

I recently got the chance to interview author Zakiya Walden. As a former journalist, Walden is no stranger to the pen. And as a beta reader, editor, and voice narrator she's no stranger to the literary world. Now with her debut novel, Blue Obstacles she turning yet another page in her book.

"I think for me, it's just an overdue discussion. It's not something that is talked about, especially not somewhere like Hereford." In this episode Sade and Maz are talking about the ups and downs, and dire experiences, of dating in a rural county as young women of colour. They are candid about their experiences of racism, and how they both got inv…

In this episode 21-year-old Chantelle and 18-year-old Elles are talking about their experiences of living with chronic pain conditions. As well as discussing the discrimination they’ve both faced and the realities of navigating the health system, they’re sharing their positivity in the face of challenge, their resilience and their hopes for the fut…

In this follow up episode, 22-year-old Rob is back to take another look at how the “Levelling Up” of small cities and towns might help young people in rural places. This time he’s joined by Felix, who during 2021 was closely involved in the StrongerHereford Towns Fund board. The Hereford board secured £22.4million from Government to pay for capital…

In this episode 22-year-old Rob looks at whether “Levelling Up” small cities and towns will help the young people who live there. He interviews Kath and Lauren who are members of the StrongerHereford Towns Fund board, and wants to know how Government money coming into Hereford through the Towns Fund Scheme will make a difference. Hereford is receiv…

In this episode Maz, aged 25, talks about her experiences of going through the care system in Herefordshire - a story of resilience and survival. From different foster parents to learning to live independently, Maz is candid about how care affected her and made her the young woman she is today. “I learned how to fight for things, I learned how to u…

In this episode 18-year-old Charlie talks about how volunteering has changed her life. She interviews youth worker Tammy about the EPIC volunteering programme based at Close House, a drop-in youth centre in Hereford city. Charlie hopes that by sharing her experience more people will help out the communities where they live. “I wouldn't have met as …

In this episode gap year students Rob and Charlotte talk about their experience as choral scholars. The friends, who moved to Hereford especially to study music, talk about the wellbeing benefits of singing and listening to music. “I feel it a really fantastic way of just disconnecting from the busy rush of the day. To just sit back and relax and t…

In this episode 17-year-old Lola interviews Sarah, who works with West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, about safety on our streets and protecting young people, particularly people who identify as women, from sexual violence. They talk about sex and relationship education, as well as the challenge of myths and stereotypes. Topics discus…

In this episode Jeremy talks to us about what it’s been like to have social workers in his life since he was three years old. He’s joined by Debbie, who has been supporting him for more than 10 years. “I was actually nervous at the time. I didn’t know what to say, didn’t know what to think: ‘who’s this woman, going to rock up into my house’. I said…

In this episode young creative Harvey talks to Charlie, who has been a recovery worker, about drug and alcohol use among rural young people. They discuss their own experiences as well as County Lines - the movement of illegal drugs from one area to another often across county borders. Harvey and Charlie are also poets and catch up about what it’s l…

The Point of View podcast is produced by Rural Media as part of the P.O.V. project funded by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. P.O.V. creates space for 14-25 year olds living in the rural counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire to tell their stories in ways that create change. Head to www.pointofviewrural.com to see what else we’re up to…

This year we are celebrating Behind the Pen virtually on Black Indie Authors Day! I had the chance to talk to Nako and Nia Forrester about their careers as indie authors.

Sistah Girls, this year we hosted Behind the Pen virtually while celebrating Black Indie Authors Day. I got a chance to interview (with a live virtual audience) some of the heavy hitters in Black Indie Romance.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Campfire Tales is a limited audio series that will only take place (for right now) during the summer. We have rounded up some dope authors and writers to participate in our summer audio series, each author or writer has written a short story specifically for this series–and get this–they read it.

Sistah Girls, June is Black Music Month! To celebrate, I interviewed author and music journalist Stephanie Phillips who recently published Why Solange Matters which is part of the Music Matters collection.

Sistah Girls, if you've ever wanted to become a narrator, this is the interview for you! I had an awesome time talking to Wesleigh Siobhan about her journey to becoming a narrator, she dropped so many gems, and gave some tips on how to get started.

Sistah Girls, on this episode I got the chance to speak with twelve-year-old London C. Williams. She published her first book at eleven years old after attending her first protest.

Sistah Girls, I got the chance to talk to Christopher Paul Curtis, author of the classic novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963. The novel is celebrating 25 years, Curtis and I spoke about his writing journey, he gave some gems to new writers, and we talked about what it means to have a book that centers a black boy and his family in publication …

Sharee Hereford got the chance to speak with author Kim Johnson about her debut novel, This Is My America.

Sharee Hereford got a chance to talk to Black contemporary romance author Chelsea Maria. With only three years in the game Chelsea has published over a dozen novels. We talked about her career, switching to indie, and being an entrepreneur.

Sharee Hereford got the chance to interview Black contemporary romance author Danielle Allen to talk about her work and what she has coming up next.

Sharee Hereford got the chance to talk to black independent urban and romance author Jahquel Jacobs. Jacobs has published over 40 novels and recently launched her new subscription book box company, Treat 'Yo Shelf Box.