Bonus episode of the Black Women Shine Podcast features Nikkia Jean-Charles, Youth Activist running for District 4 City Counselor. Nikkia discusses her origins in Boston as a first generation child to Haitian parents, how she became civically engaged and her plans to run for District 4 City Counselor. You can follow and support Nikkia's campaign on Instagram and Twitter:@Nikkia4Boston You can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

To close out the Black Women Shine podcast, Jessica speaks with Lindsey Briggs, the Founder & CEO of SocialU Digital. SocialU Digital is a storytelling platform where small businesses, entrepreneurs and artists can creatively communicate the "why" of their business.Full episode drops TOMORROW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Pod, Amazon Music and Stitcher. You can follow SoicalU Digital on Instagram,   Twitter and Linkedin:@SocialUDigitalAnd on Facebook: @LBSocialUYou can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

To close out the Black Women Shine podcast, Jessica speaks with Lindsey Briggs, the Founder & CEO of SocialU Digital. SocialU Digital is a storytelling platform where small businesses, entrepreneurs and artists can creatively communicate the "why" of their business.Full episode drops TOMORROW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Pod, Amazon Music and Stitcher. You can follow SoicalU Digital on Instagram,   Twitter and Linkedin:@SocialUDigitalAnd on Facebook: @LBSocialUYou can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

On this week's episode of the Black Women Shine Podcast Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins speaks with Ayana Mack of Ayana Mack Design. Ayana discusses what art inspires her, the evolution of her art celebrating the black community in Boston and her plans for the future. You can listen to the full episode now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Pod, Amazon Music and Stitcher.You can follow Ayana Mack on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:@AyanaMackFollow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

On this week's episode of Black Women Shine podcast, Jessica speaks with Ayana Mack of Ayana Mack Design. Have a listen to the teaser where Ayana discusses "full circle moments" in wishing that her artwork was featured in Boston establishments to making it happen for herself!Full episode drops TOMORROW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Pod, Amazon Music and Stitcher.You can follow Ayana Mack on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:@AyanaMackFollow Show Producer & Host Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

To kick off Black Business Month, Show Producer & Host Jessica Estelle Huggins speaks with the Founder of SparkFM Online, Danielle Johnson. Danielle discusses how her gift of gab propelled her into radio, the instrumental things that she learned to create SparkFM, the complexities in fundraising as a Black-owned business and future plans for the platform. Follow SparkFM Online on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube:@SparkFmonlineFollow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

Kicking off Black Business Month,  Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins speaks with Danielle Johnson, the Founder of SparkFM Online. SparkFm Online is Black-Owned Digital Boston Radio Station with an emphasis on community. Listen to a teaser of Danielle talking about the joys and challenges of running your own company. Full episode drops TOMORROW on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Pod, Amazon Music and Stitcher. Follow SparkFM Online on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube:@SparkFMOnlineFollow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Hugginshttps://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

On this week's episode of the #BlackWomenShinePodcast2021, Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins sits down - virtually - with Boston City Counselor of District 4 and Candidate for Mayor, Andrea Campbell. Counselor Campbell discusses her childhood, how she decided to pivot from law to politics, her passion for criminal justice and dismantling racism, her accomplishments as City Counselor and her vision as the next Mayor of Boston. Full episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Pod, Amazon Music and Stitcher. You can follow Andrea Campbell and her campaign on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube: @AndreaCampbell You can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia#AndreaCampbell #BostonMayor #Boston #JEHCreative

On this week's episode of the #BlackWomenShinePodcast2021, Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins sits down - virtually - with Boston City Counselor of District 4 and Candidate for Mayor, Andrea Campbell. Counselor Campbell discusses her childhood, how she decided to pivot from law to politics, her passion for criminal justice and dismantling racism, her accomplishments as City Counselor and her vision as the next Mayor of Boston. Full episode releases TOMORROW on Tuesday July 29th on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Pod, Amazon Music and Stitcher. You can follow Andrea Campbell and her campaign on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube: @AndreaCampbell You can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia#AndreaCampbell #BostonMayor #Boston #JEHCreative

On this week's episode of @BlackWomenShinePodcast2021, Jessica talks with Jessicah Pierre, Founder & Former President &CEO of Queens Co. Queens Co is a membership-based network for women of color actively seeking to advance their professional and self-care lifestyles. Jessicah discusses the origins of Queens Co, what the company has been able to accomplish so far as well as future plans for the company. Special guests include Queens Co board member and Marketing Director, Francisca Moliere as well as Queens Co member Carmen Allen. Full episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod, Spotify, Amazon Music and Stitcher. You can follow Queens Co on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:@QueensCoYou can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

On this week's episode of @BlackWomenShinePodcast2021, Jessica talks with Jessicah Pierre, Founder & Former President &CEO of Queens Co. Queens Co is a membership-based network for women of color actively seeking to advance their professional and self-care lifestyles. Jessicah discusses the origins of Queens Co, what the company has been able to accomplish so far as well as future plans for the company. Special guests include Queens Co board member and Marketing Director, Francisca Moliere as well as Queens Co member Carmen Allen. Full episode drops TOMORROW Tuesday July 20th on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod, Spotify, Amazon Music and Stitcher.You can follow Queens Co on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter:@QueensCoYou can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

Continuing on through BIPOC Mental Health Month, Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins will be in conversation with Taja Ricketts, the Founder & Pleasure Curator of Satin Kiss. Satin Kiss is your source for quality, body-safe, diverse adult products! Taja discusses how she got into this work, the importance of making sex & wellness inclusive and her goals for the company. You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod, Spotify, Amazon Music and Stitcher. Follow Satin Kiss on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube:@Satin Kiss:You can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia #SatinKiss #TajaRicketts #SexualWellness #JEHCreativeMedia

Continuing on through BIPOC Mental Health Month, Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins will be in conversation with Taja Ricketts, the Founder & Pleasure Curator of Satin Kiss. Satin Kiss is your source for quality, body-safe, diverse adult products! Taja discusses how she got into this work, the importance of making sex & wellness inclusive and her goals for the company.Full episode releases TOMORROW, Tuesday July 13th on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod, Spotify, Amazon Music and Stitcher: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793045Follow Satin Kiss on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube:@Satin Kiss:You can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia #SatinKiss #TajaRicketts #SexualWellness #JEHCreativeMedia

This week's episode kicks off BIPOC Mental Health Month! Show Producer and Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins speaks with Dr. Jackman about her origin story of coming to the states for higher education, discovering her love for providing more mental health resources in communities of color and how InnoPsych Inc is changing the way people of color view mental health.  Special audible appearance from Kwame Dance, therapist and mentee of Dr.Jackman.Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod, Amazon Music, Spotify and Stitcher.Follow InnoPsych Inc on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn:@InnoPsychFollow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia#BlackWomenShinePodcast2021 #InnoPsych #JEHCreative #Boston #MentalHealth

This week's episode kicks off BIPOC Mental Health Month! Show Producer and Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins speaks with Dr. Jackman about her origin story of coming to the states for higher education, discovering her love for providing more mental health resources in communities of color and how InnoPsych Inc is changing the way people of color view mental health. Full episode drops TOMORROW, Tuesday July 6th on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod, Amazon Music, Spotify and Stitcher: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793045Follow InnoPsych Inc on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn:@InnoPsychFollow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia#BlackWomenShinePodcast2021 #InnoPsych #JEHCreative #Boston #MentalHealth

This week's episode of Black Women Shine follows Sheena Collier, the Founder & CEO of  Boston While Black. Boston While Black is a membership network for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and students who are seeking connection & community.  Sheena discusses growing up in Albany, New York, attending an HBCU and her journey through Harvard which led to her many accomplishments in Boston. Sheena also discusses her love for education and understanding of community amongst Black people which has created the inception of Boston While Black. Learn more about Sheena and what the BWB crew has in store for the city!Stay on touch with Boston While Black:Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn: @bostonwhileblackTwitter: @boswhileblack*Boston While Black is experiencing a lot of exciting growth at the organization. Visit the jobs page to learn more about upcoming opportunities!Follow Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

On this week's episode of the Black Women Shine podcast, Jessica speaks with the Founder & CEO of the Collier Connection and Boston While Black, Sheena Collier. Sheena takes us down memory lane of her childhood in Albany, New York, attending an HBCU, stumbling upon Harvard - her "reach" school that she was accepted into - and how her journey at the Chamber of Commerce inspired the genesis of Boston While Black. Full-length episode releases TOMORROW!!!!You can follow @BostonWhileBlack on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedInYou can follow Show Producer & Host, Jessica Estelle Huggins: https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

In this week's episode, Jessica speaks with Lisa Simmons, Director of The Roxbury International Film Festival. Lisa discusses the beginnings of ROXFILM, the importance of elevating stories produced for and by people of color as well as Boston's unique audience of film lovers. Stay in touch with ROXFILM:Facebook: @RoxburyFilmInstagram: @RoxfilmTwitter: @RoxfilmStay in touch with Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

In this week's episode, Jessica speaks with Lisa Simmons, Director of The Roxbury International Film Festival. Listen to the teaser to hear what's in store! Full episode will be released tomorrow - June 22nd!Stay in touch with ROXFILM:Facebook: @RoxburyFilmInstagram: @RoxfilmTwitter: @RoxfilmStay in touch with Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia

During the inaugural episode of the Black Women Shine podcast, host Jessica Estelle Huggins speaks with Catherine T. Morris, Founder & Executive Director of BAMSFEST. Catherine discusses her origin story, how her time in Philadelphia has inspired her to bring her powerful skill sets in arts programming back home to Boston. Catherine also talks the inception of BAMSFEST and how the organization is changing the face of arts in Black & Brown communities all over Boston.  Note that you may hear some extra background noise from Catherine's beautiful son :) Stay in touch with BAMSFEST on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:@BamsfestStay in touch with Jessica Estelle Huggins:https://www.facebook.com/JEHCreativeMedia