Black Girls Den Podcast
Black Girls Den is the go-to podcast for Black women navigating life, chasing dreams, and building their best lives. Hosted by Alieshia — writer and your virtual homegirl — this show creates a safe space for conversations about womens experiences navigating life through healing, career growth, relationships, and self-discovery. Each week, you’ll hear real talk, inspiring stories, and empowering advice designed to help you level up and feel seen. Whether you’re a recent grad, creative entrepreneur, or just figuring things out — there’s a seat for you in the Den.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
59 min
Hey girl welcome back to the den, we are talking about the eldest vs youngest daughter conversation when it comes to navigating womahood. We have an eldest and youngest daughter share their experiences of their upbringing when it comes to the hot topic of eldest daughters online. This is the 80th episode so this episode is a little different but I hope you enjoy.
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Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
56 min
Whether you are dealing with a heartbreak, mental health, or grieving you have to figure out what is going to help you get off the couch. From pain to to purpose in this episode we are talking to Robin who goes by Robin G. Poetry, a poet and filmmaker based in Louisville, KY. We talk about her childhood upbringing and what led her to start writing poetry and we dicussed how she became a pillar in her community through her candid voice and authencity.
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Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
1hr 31 min
In this episode we talk to Mariel Gardner, the President of West End Collaborative, she talks about her journey of growing up in the West End of Louisville, KY, finding her voice through oral history and studying Pan African Studies. She is a historian that talks about perserving black culture. We talk about issues in the black community and her service to the black community in Louisville, KY. We talk about capatilism, shopping at target & more. Throughout this series, we talk about how your passion helps you find your voice.Whether you are seeking career guidance or personal growth, This podcast series is for anyone ready to listen to their own potential and take actionable steps toward their future. Subscribe for weekly personal development breakdowns, and tell us in the comments what topic you would like to hear covered next in this series.
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Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
1hr 7 min
Hey den girls, in this episode I am talking with Christian Lucas about navigating life in Memphis, TN her love of animals and how she created her dream life of becoming a writer. This is a great conversation about delayed not being denied and following your dreams. We talk about how she started writing in first grade to how she knew her voice mattered at a young age. She talks about taking risk for her new career while being a full time mom and wife.
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Jun 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026
56 min
Have you ever felt like your voice didn't matter? In this episode of Black Girls In Podcast,I sit down with Candace Crawford & her wife Reina Kempt to discuss her journey starting the non profit, For Lady Sake. We talk about how she found her voice through providing period products to women from just one interaction.
We discuss how it looks like working full time while being a wife a mother and in school.
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Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
32 min
Have you ever felt like your voice didn't matter? In this episode of Black Girls In Podcast, we discuss how your passion can lead to significant personal growth and help you step into your voice. We talk with Maddie about how she helps women see their outerward beauty by recognizing their inward beauty. She talks about how she used her passion of makeup to help her be creative and use her voice in ways she couldn't even imagine. Make sure you like, comment and subscribe. We Need Help In Building Our Community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb3YVvNSukgxOm7cfK9C64JBdqfq_zCGG8xbbgH-aPAvBEIA/viewform Listen To Us On All Major Platforms 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girls-den/id1737538554 Join Us On Our Socials!👇🏾 http://instagram.com/theblackgirlsdenpodcast Never Miss Out On What's Happening In The Den! https://msha.ke/blackgirlsdenpodcast#links Grab your BGD wine glass or mug 🍷☕️ 15% off first your purchase! https://wineglasshf.com/product/black-girls-den-wine-glass-21oz-or-ceramic-mug/

May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
57 min
Hey homegirls, in this episode I am talking to Ronita a Louisville based visual artist and studio owner. We talk about how she got into visual arts and how she created a community were she helps people creatitivity shine. We also dive deep into how your passion can lead to finding your voice. Here is her website and how you can stay up to date with her: https://purposefulpontecom.wpcomstaging.com/ https://www.facebook.com/APurposefulPonte/ https://www.instagram.com/apurposefulponte Make sure you like, comment and subscribe. We Need Help In Building Our Community! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb3YVvNSukgxOm7cfK9C64JBdqfq_zCGG8xbbgH-aPAvBEIA/viewform Listen To Us On All Major Platforms 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girls-den/id1737538554 Join Us On Our Socials!👇🏾 http://instagram.com/theblackgirlsdenpodcast Never Miss Out On What's Happening In The Den! https://msha.ke/blackgirlsdenpodcast#links Grab your BGD wine glass or mug 🍷☕️ 15% off first your purchase! https://wineglasshf.com/product/black-girls-den-wine-glass-21oz-or-ceramic-mug/

May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
56 min
Hey DenFam in this episode I speak with Adrienne Cole about how she found her voice through her passion. Adrienne Cole is the owner of House of Marigold and Marigold Catering, where comfort food meets hospitality. We talk about how she has been able to build community around her restaurant and how she balances using her voice as a women of color in these spaces that she goes into. She loves making people feel good and treating her workers as family. If you enjoy this episode make sure you go and follow her and support her if you are ever in the Louisville area.
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May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
36 min
Hey DenFam this week is women’s mental health week and our guest Chajuana Mayes is a Certified Holistic Life and Wellness Coach, her health and wellness journey led her to finding her voice. Join the conversation as we talked about colorism, bullying and finding your voice.
Stay tuned for the series finding your voice through your passion
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May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
25 min
Hey Den Fam in this episode Alieshia shares the new series that will be on Black Girls den, we dive into why the new series is important and what to look forward to in this series. We talk about finding your voice through your passion.
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