Black Women Talk Work

Ep 42: A Conversation On Birthing Justice for Black Women with Monique Matthews, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Writer

Dec 14, 2023

Myriha is joined in conversation by Monique Matthews, co-writer and director of the feature length documentary, "Birthing Justice." This film explores the role of racism and inequities within our healthcare system that endanger Black women during this particularly critical moment in our lives. The film also tells...

Ep 41: A Conversation On Embracing Our Money Stories With Rebecca Walker, Feminist and Author Of WOMEN TALK MONEY: Breaking the Taboo

Aug 3, 2023

Myriha is joined in conversation by writer, activist, feminist and author, Rebecca Walker. Listen as they discuss Rebecca’s latest book, WOMEN TALK MONEY: Breaking the Taboo, a beautiful and incredibly insightful collection of 29 essays by women writers, activists and more, each offering a very transparent look...

Ep 40: A Conversation On Writing In The Key Of Black With Jayne Allen, Author Of The Black Girls Must Die Exhausted Trilogy

Feb 22, 2023

Myriha is joined in conversation by Jayne Allen, Harvard-trained attorney and engineer, and author of the Black Girls Must Die Exhausted novel trilogy. Listen as they discuss Jayne’s journey to published author, the makings of her novel protagonist Tabitha Walker, and what she hopes Black women will take away from...

Ep 39: A Conversation On Film, Love and Finding Your Way Back To Your Craft - Felicia Pride, TV Writer, Producer And Award-Winning Filmmaker, Talks Storytelling And Her Journey To Hollywood

Apr 6, 2022

Today’s episode features T.V. writer, producer and award-winning filmmaker, Felicia Pride. Felicia has written on Ava DuVernay’s “Queen Sugar,” and is currently a producer on “Grey’s Anatomy” in addition to developing shows with FX and Netflix.

In 2020, Felicia’s film Really Love, for which she is the...

Ep 38: A Conversation On Black Writers, Black Resistance, And Telling The Stories Of Our Youth - Renée Watson, Co-Author Of The 1619 Project: Born On The Water, Talks Her Journey To Becoming A Writer

Mar 3, 2022

This week’s episode features Renée Watson, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, educator, and community activist. With a focus on Black youth and particularly Black girls, Renée’s poetry and fiction explores themes of home, identity, and the intersections of race, class, and gender. Her children’s books...