This conversation explores the themes of collective action and the complexities of Black identity through various lenses, including boycotts, ancestry, cinema, and family dynamics. We reflect on the power of community, the burden of being the 'chosen one,' and the importance of understanding historical contexts in navigating modern challenges. In this conversation, we explore the complexities of being a successful Black woman while navigating familial expectations, generational curses, and the societal pressures of respectability politics. The dialogue emphasizes the need to redefine success beyond societal norms and the significance of community and authenticity in personal growth.

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00:00 Navigating Collective Action and Boycotts
02:58 Personal Journeys and Ancestry Exploration
06:02 Cinematic Reflections on Black Identity
09:07 The Complexity of Black Relationships
11:56 Understanding Historical Contexts in Modern Narratives
14:55 The Burden of Being the 'Chosen One'
17:59 Finding Joy and Community in Struggles
20:57 Navigating Family Dynamics and Success
24:08 The Intersection of Personal and Collective Histories
33:10 The Burden of Expectations and Investment in Black Youth
36:19 Generational Curses and Parenting Beyond Capacity
39:24 Understanding Respectability Politics
44:58 The Pressure of Being the 'Chosen One'
51:02 Navigating Success and Exceptionalism
56:27 Redefining Success Beyond Whiteness
01:01:15 Book Recommendations and Personal Reflections
01:05:41 The Importance of Community and Authenticity

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What's on the Agenda? is a podcast created to center on and celebrate Black women. It explores topics like wellness, community, religion, misogynoir, and the nuances of our lived experiences. Made by Black girls for Black girls, hosts Raven Martin and Morgan Moore dive into hot topics with nuance and intention. Each conversational and thought-provoking episode fosters a welcoming, intellectually stimulating space for meaningful dialogue.

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This week we define what we think wellness is and what it is not. Specifically learning how to define it for Black Women. We landed on sustainability, what is sustainable, and what is realistic? When we define and look at wellness we have to consider our position in this society and move from there.

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What's on the Agenda? is a podcast created to center on and celebrate Black women. It explores topics like wellness, community, religion, misogynoir, and the nuances of our lived experiences. Made by Black girls for Black girls, hosts Raven Martin and Morgan Moore dive into hot topics with nuance and intention. Each conversational and thought-provoking episode fosters a welcoming, intellectually stimulating space for meaningful dialogue.

Stay in the know!

Where to WOTA

Official Hashtag: #WOTA
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Find our Book recommendations on StoryGraph
Stay Connected
Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at whatsontheagendapod@gmail.com

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Keep up with Morgan Moore

Instagram: @prettygirllifter


0:00 Intro
2:58 Wellness for Black Women
6:08 Defining Wellness Beyond Commercialization
11:55 Personal Responsibility in Wellness
17:57 Therapy Culture
24:02 Spirituality in Wellness
38:01 Eight Dimensions of Wellness
39:55 The Challenges of Wellness
41:51 Finding Meaning
45:53 Importance of Community
51:20 Value
54:55 Book Recs
1:08:34 from the Heart

Can Black Women ever obtain Beauty? Honestly no. This week Raven and Morgan dive into the nuance of Beauty and how Black Women are constantly shapeshifting to fit beauty standards that are not favorable to them. Yes we think Black Women and Black People are BEAUTIFUL but...you will hear more in this episode!

"What's on the Agenda?" is a podcast created to center and celebrate Black women. It explores topics like wellness, community, religion, misogynoir, and the nuances of our lived experiences. Made by Black girls & for Black girls, hosts Raven Martin and Morgan Moore dive into hot topics centered around Black women with nuance and intention. Each conversational and thought-provoking episode fosters a welcoming, intellectually stimulating space for meaningful dialogue.

Stay in the know!

Where to WOTA

Official Hashtag: #WOTA

Instagram

YouTube

Threads

Find our Book recommendations on StoryGraph

Stay Connected

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at whatsontheagendapod@gmail.com

Follow us on Socials:

Instagram: @whatsontheagendapod

Threads: @whatsontheagendapod

YouTube: @whatsontheagendapod

Keep up with Raven Martin

Instagram: @RayeRena

YouTube: @RavenRena

TikTok: @RavenRenaM

Keep up with Morgan Moore

Instagram: @prettygirllifter

YouTube: @morgan-allison2513

TikTok: @prettygirllifter

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Chapters

00:00 What we're navigating
24:02 Capital B vs. Lowercase b
27:18 Black Beauty
34:28 Aging
38:08 Community and the Value of Intergenerational Relationships
39:34 Redefining Value
01:01:13 Authenticity and Community
01:06:57 Conclusion