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Why Black Fashion Designers Are Entrepreneurs Too | iNNOVATION Insights

Why Black Fashion Designers Are Entrepreneurs Too | iNNOVATION Insights

Black fashion designers are not only creatives — they are entrepreneurs, innovators, and storytellers. In this clip from Episode 12 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson discusses her dissertation, “Black Fashion Designers Matter,” and the powerful insights she gained from interviewing 16 Black female fashion design entrepreneurs. ⚫ In this conversation, you […]

The Impact of Educator Trauma on Communities | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

The Impact of Educator Trauma on Communities | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Dr. Asia Lyons discusses the overlooked consequences of trauma experienced by educators, emphasizing how it affects not only their careers but also their communities, families, and personal relationships. She introduces the concept of ‘pull out versus push out’ and shares insights from her interviews with educators and their families, highlighting the ripple effect of educational […]

The Impact of Josephine Baker and Iconic Fashion Figures on Popular Culture | iNNOVATION Insights

The Impact of Josephine Baker and Iconic Fashion Figures on Popular Culture | iNNOVATION Insights

Tonya Blazio-Licorish, MCS, discusses the significant influence of Josephine Baker, beyond her famous banana skirt, emphasizing her broader legacy captured by WWD. The discussion extends to other key figures like Gladys Bentley and Lena Horne, highlighting their impact on 20th and 21st-century fashion and culture. The video underscores the importance of recognizing and understanding these […]

The Influence of Black Excellence in Fashion and Entertainment | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

The Influence of Black Excellence in Fashion and Entertainment | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast

Tonya Blazio-Licorish, MCS, discusses the influence of iconic black entertainers and cultural moments on fashion and nightlife. She highlights the significance of voguing and ballroom culture and the contributions of figures like Little Richard, Ben Veeren, Stevie Wonder, and RuPaul. Tonya emphasizes the lasting impact of these cultural elements on contemporary black entertainers and fashion. […]

Black Women and HRT: Is It Safe? Expert Insights

Black Women and HRT: Is It Safe? Expert Insights

Learn about the risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in black women and expert insights on perimenopause. Find out if HRT is safe for you. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Why HRT Affects Black Women Differently 01:14 (Not) Trusting Health Systems 01:47 Unique Response to Health Conditions 01:57 Different Hormone Response from Other Women 02:31 Lack […]