Kumos Unfiltered Convos Podcast is designed to be a space where u feel a sense of belonging thru unfiltered ,thought provoking, empowering & raw conversations that are often times left unsaid. You will experience fresh perspectives ,inner healing and insights that are cultivated thru a safe space where u feel like you're on my couch just hanging out & sipping on ur favorite drink. You'll laugh, learn something new , unlearn things that don’t serve u ,u might cry ,get angry & sit with emotions…
🍯💫🍦🍾Happy New Year everyone! 💐Thank you for genuinely supporting my independent show and I’m excited to share the news that my show has been awarded/recogonized by Spotify! As mentioned in this episode feel free to checkout my guest appearances on Stranger Fruit podcast: 💫https://youtu.be/fGtCBc9vIEM?si=MFn-pMHlITTw5qX1 *in this episode I talk about how harmful purity culture has harmed most…
Did you know we Black people are in a new Black Renaissance? *Sorry y'all for the noise going in and out* Thank you for listening to this random episode. I would love to hear your viewpoints about US being in a New Black Renaissance. Feel free to leave a review or thoughts! Cover art photo taken By: Trinity Miracle Cover art edited By: Me Ep produced, hosted, and edited by me & my Spirit team!
Hey 'Y'all! I hope you enjoy this episode about what K Dot means to me. I pray this ep sparks you to embrace your Blackness unapologetically and that you stop assimilating into white society. As someone who was wrongfully fired in 2019 by three white women and I was the only Black woman in the room and had no choice but to sign a"severance package" because I needed the money and now I can't sue…
Hey Y’all!❤️🖤💚 It’s a lot going on and I felt the urge to speak on what’s going with the Black community! ✨Don’t forget to comment /leave a review and if you resonate with what I’m talking about I would love to hear your thoughts! 💐 Thank you to the solid listeners for rocking with ME! 💐Cover Art edited and taken by ME!!!!!!
**** My ex-Black friends(Chris Joesph and Laila) whom I had featured on my podcast for S1 & S3 & I used to be friends with 2 years ago betrayed me and started a smear campaign and enabled and participated in anti-blackness,anti-poverty(talking down on poor people &attacking poor people), respectability politics,colorism, racism, classism, elitism, misinformation, rumors, lies and allowed non-Black…
Hey Y'all! I've been MIA for the past 11 months and this is a brief checkin as well just letting you know how I've been doing and also where I stand while a genocide of Palestinians has been happening for 3 months which is being funded with our U.S. tax dollars. *Please continue to follow, center and amplify Palestinian voices.* Palestinian voices to follow: Lama(9yr old Afro(Black)Palestinian…
This is the last episode of S4 and we're ending it with a 2022 recap of the highs, lows ,wins, and losses of 2022. ***You might get surprise content but for now I'm wrapping up season 4.** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT : Kumo's Unfiltered Convos podcast is NOW streaming in 28 countries with 27K plays/listeners! As an independent podcaster with no sponsors /paid partnerships, this is HUGE and a BIG WIN!…
***Trigger Warning ...Mentions of Suicide *** I am sending so much love to those who have taken their lives due to suicide such as Chesile Kryst, Raven Jackson, Twitch Boss and so many others who are not in the spotlight and those who don't want to live on this planet anymore due to life just being so hard for them. I see you. If you're struggling and need help please check out these resources :…
Hey, y'all! I wrote a letter to Future Black Generations… Also, Black People currently here NOW if you feel called to write letters to future Black Generations please do so let’s start a trend, and let’s tell our stories and speak to our future Black generations like they are already here(it’s called visualization) I have chills the same way I have read and learned about the past generations from…
In this episode, I share my story of how I had people closest to me who were secretly jealous of me and they had secret animosity towards me and they tried to ruin my name and character and how what happened to Shanquella Robinson( a woman who was murdered at the hands of her supposed "friends" in Mexico in October)almost happened to me. Patreon link:…
In this episode, I talk about Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" how this movie is a love letter to Black Africans and the Diaspora, and how Black Panther is pointing Black people back to Africa! Black Panther has played a significant role in my spiritual awakening journey. I talk about how African Spirituality is featured in this movie and the importance of honoring our Ancestors and…
Kyrie Irving a Point Guard for the Brooklyn Nets shared a link to the documentary "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America" on his social media platforms by Ronald Dalton Jr, revealing some factual truths about White Jews and Black people. Since sharing the link to this documentary Kyrie has been labeled"Antisemitic" he has lost his contract with Nike and has been suspended without pay from the…
Disclaimer :*In this episode I talk about how Black men in the industry like Drake,DaBaby, and Tory Lanzes keep dismissing, making fun of, and invalidating the abuse/shooting Megan Thee Stallion went through at the hands of someone she trusted and considered a friend (Tory Lanzes)* Patreon Link:…
In this episode, I talk about taking myself on solo dates and how it is teaching me to love myself in a new way! Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/s4-ep-6-i-take-74039058?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator
In this episode, I talk about how Beyoncé has impacted my spiritual awakening journey and how she has helped me heal from traumas, how she has empowered me in self-love/confidence, how she has inspired szn 4 /my spiritual awakening journey, and how she has helped me tap into my POWER as a Black woman! To get full access to this episode check out the link below:…
To get FULL access to the episode(s) checkout the Patreon link below: https://www.patreon.com/posts/s4-ep-3-living-72480415?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator Intro: Cozy -Beyonce' *I do not own rights to this song*
In this episode, I share more about my Spiritual Awakening journey. To get FULL access to the episode check out the Patreon link below: https://www.patreon.com/posts/szn-4-ep-2-nite-72174697?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator Intro: ***Intro : Performed and Written by Kumo and Trinity Miracle /Produced by Trinity Miracle***
Hey, Y'all! Kumo's Unfiltered Convos Podcast is back after taking a 6months hiatus! We're back with a memorable season, which is my Divine Feminine Rebirth Era! All FULL episodes will be exclusively available on Patreon ONLY for $4.00 per month. To become a Patreon member check out the link below:…
Hey Y'all! I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Ryan & Malcolm, the hosts of Unfiltered Gems Podcast. Malcolm is a Dj and the host of "On The Brink" Podcast and the Creator of Capacity Dance Party. Ryan is the CEO and Founder of" Bring 2 Life Media" & the host of "Mental Notes Live"Talk Show. Join us as we we talk about them starting their podcast together as cohosts ,R.Kelly…
Our guest this week is Bath-Sheba McMahon who is the founder of her own clothing line Sheba M. Collection which was launched in November 2020. Sheba is a 28-year-old woman who currently lives in Los Angeles, California. She's originally from Queens, NY, and is the youngest of 11 children. Her mother was born and raised in Jamaica and her father is from New York City. Sheba's parents instilled in…
**Please Sign the petition to Mute R.Kellys music on all streaming platforms.Find link below** I am a Black woman who sees herself in the survivors of R. Kelly. On this episode I talk about R. Kelly being finally convicted for sexual abuse he caused towards Black girls/Black women ,Black boys and Brown girls and women for the past 30 years. To the survivors impacted by R.Kelly and sexual, physical…
Our next guests are James and Rachael Stewart who are the owners and founders of the first Black owned protein ranch in Arizona. In late 2020 (during the pandemic)fitness couple James and Rachael decided to take a leap of faith and bring their longtime dream into fruition a dream that would not only promote a healthy lifestyle and help their community, but one that would also make history by…
Hey Y'all! Just a disclaimer/ trigger warning this weeks episode mentions sexual assault and rape.To my survivors from women, children, youth, non binary people, ,incarcerated folks, men, transgender women and victims I understand if you skip this episode I honor and validate anyone who has been impacted by sexual assault and any type of abuse. Resources: https://www.rainn.org/ Instagram…
Hey Y'all! Our first guest for season 3 is my good friend Patrice Burton! Patrice is an actress, and filmmaker living in Los Angeles who aims to move the needle forward of inclusion and compassion through her work. She’s worked with the likes of Apple, Facebook, & Grownish, to name a few., and is currently diving head first into producing indie films and series such as “For Always” and “The…
Hey Y'all! We back with season 3!Let's fuckin go! Big Shoutout to my collaborator ,photographer, set designer and videographer Trinity Miracle for working with me on the photos and promo video for Season3! https://www.instagram.com/trinitymiracle/ https://www.instagram.com/afroeticjustice/ Intro: Aquila Vibe For Me *I do not own rights to this songs.* We touch on what I've been up to while on my…
Hey Everyone! Season 3 is getting ready to drop very SOON! Follow @Kumosunfilteredconvos to stay connected with more updates https://www.instagram.com/kumosunfilteredconvos/
This is the last episode of season 2 and I'm wrapping it up by celebrating my birthday with it being the last year of my 20’s and also briefly touching on going through my first break up. Thank you everyone for supporting and listening to this podcast. Y'all are supporting my dreams and it means the world to me. I'll see you all next season. With Love, Kumo
Living Collective is a decolonial coalition rooted in care, symbiosis, and visions of liberation as habit, not destination. We nourish ourselves through art-making, sharing ancestral healing practices, raising our collective political consciousness, and cooking, eating, & laughing - together. From this place of collective care, we are seeking to build a new community ecosystem; a place for the…
This weeks episode we have a conversation with Lee Percy Christian III who is a Black Lives Matter activist who has been on the grounds and was arrested for protesting and violently shot with rubber bullets ,tear gas all because he protested for George Flyod,Breonna Taylor and Dion Johnson and the many lives murdered by the police . Percy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised in the…
Hey Y'all ! **As you listen to this episode I apologize for the minor technical issues.** This week our guest is Mumbi Kasumba who is a Zambian singer/songwriter and guitarist. She wrote her first song at 11-years-old and hasn't looked back since. Growing up in Namibia, Mumbi drew from Southern-African musical inspirations to cultivate a unique sound. She contributed music to the Kenyan film…
Hey Everyone ! This weeks episode we touch on sexual assault so just wanted to give y'all a disclaimer . This weeks guest is Tayler whose pronouns are she /her /hers . Tayler lives in Phoenix, working and volunteering in the movement to realize reproductive justice. Whether it’s using social media to connect, amplify, and energize people to take action or transporting people for the Abortion Fund…
Hey Everyone ! This week I talk about why Breonna Taylors death affects all Black women and honor her a year later after her brutal death and there's still no justice. Credits : Tamika Mallory - Enough Is Enough :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zk0JHN3ZKA Song :Kyla Imani :No Humanity Black Civil Rights Orgs to follow and support in Phoenix,AZ that are actively doing this work to fight a fucked…
****This is a previous episode and I had to make an edit on it*** Our guest this week is Realle Simon! Realle has worked with an A-list celebrity, the one, and only Beyoncé! Realle Simon is a South Sudanese model based in Brooklyn, NY. She's social, a celebrity stylist, and a certified yogi. Realle prioritizes holistic wellness and empowering Black women to pursue their dreams. She's a…
*This is episode 5 and I found out it wasn't streaming on all platforms due to errors.* This weeks guest are the dynamic duo Indi & Darryl ! Indi is a freelance published holistic wardrobe stylist specializing in curating time capsule pieces, revamping closets, and personal shopping services. A native of Los Angeles, California, Indi received her undergraduate degrees in Social Work and Psychology…
Hey Everyone ! Join me and Azza as we continue or conversation from part 1 of The Black Immigrant Experience . *Also, be sure to sign the petition for Black Lives Matter protestors who are facing false felony charges for exercising their constitutional rights in the summer when they were demanding and nonviolently fighting for justice for Black Lives.* https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/dtcmcao…
Black people are diverse and we often times don't talk about how the Black experience is not the same and how Black immigrants experience a different type of Black experience from Black Americans. In this epsiode I sat down with Azza who is from Sudan and the previous State Director for NextGen America in Arizona. NextGen America is a progressive organization that mobilizes 18-35 year olds to…
Valentines Day can low-key be triggering, especially if you're single and going through it in a pandemic its even harder. *Song: Chloe x Halie -Lonely On this episode I talk about being in love, fuckboys and being single on Valentines Day during a global pandemic. Whereever you're listening to this episode today I hope you feel seen and get something from me giving y'all the tea on my love life .
On this episode I had a conversation with Kiara who is the founder of Moonchild Yogi . She is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor, reiki healer, and intuitive life coach. Kiara loves to learn more about those she works with to gain a better understanding of where they are at physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally to better move through healing together. She incorporate several tools…
Hey Everyone! *Trigger Warning * On this episode I'll be talking about being "lady like " and touching on consent and sexual assault and rape culture .
Our guest for this episode is Dallas who's pronouns are they /them . Dallas is a Digital Organizer with Black Futures Lab ,a composer, and all around anxious wreck. Dallas is learning ro talk less and listen more (and they realize the irony of writting that in a bio for a podcast conversation. They're currently running a fundraiser to help a Black non-binary person who needs to move to a safer…
Our first guest for 2021 is my best friend Diera! Diera is the owner of Wildly Written LLC, a brand for people with dreams plans and goals. She is also the sole content creator of wildlydiera on YouTube and Instagram. Her hope is to inspire the world to be more conscious, caring and creative! Shop her website and follow her on social media at https://wildlywritten.com/ @wildlydiera…
*In this episode I talk about spending my first solo Christmas /making my first solo dinner due to the pandemic .* Where ever you're listening today ,thank you for giving this platform a listening ear and supporting my dreams. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already. Share leave a review and let me know what you would like to see with this season. With Love, Kumo's Unfiltered Convos Podcast
Hey Y'all ! We back with SZN 2 ! I've missed y'all and I'm SO excited to do a checkin with y'all! This season's going to be incredible y'all so be sure to subscribe ,share and turn your notifications on . Also, be sure to let us know what you would like to see from season 2 **Big shoutout to my engineer Trinity Miracle for helping create the intro and transition…
Trinity Miracle is a 19 year old Black queer woman, current student at Arizona State University majoring in justice studies, she is a community organizer, activist, and multidisciplinary artist who also goes by the name Afroetic. She has just recently launched her podcast titled “Afroetic’s AudiTalk”. You can stream episode one, titled “How Woke The White Folk” on YouTube! One of Trinity’s…
As a Podcaster and host I'm learning to hold myself accountable and to take ownership of where I could have done better. In this short segment I own up to something I failed to elebraote on. Tune in and as always thank you for your support and don't forget to leave a review &subscribe ! Resources on Sex Postivity: Trigger Warning With Killer Mike Season 1 Ep 2…
My special guest this week is Jasper Smith who’s currently an incoming freshman at Howard University. Jasper is very passionate about social justice and making a difference in her community, as she has worked with organizations here in Arizona as well as led a student protest in June to push cops out of campuses. Jasper hopes to one day pursue a career in Political Science to help various…
This week I sit down with my friend Andy Abraham who is 25 years old and the founder of Blxck Noise Apparel which is a local clothing brand based in Phoenix ,AZ . Andy started Blxck Noise to "start a conversation that would later empower people." One fun fact about Andy is that he dislikes seafood . Join us as we talk about black men supporting black women ,faith ,accountability and current events…
Candice Tolliver, M.Ed., is a mother, educator, hope dealer, and encourager of hearts. The Phoenix native is passionate about actively working towards equity in education and implementing excellence in her work as an educator. She is a firm believer that all students deserve a quality education regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, or geographic location. Candice knows that significant…
Candice Tolliver, M.Ed., is a mother, educator, hope dealer, and encourager of hearts. The Phoenix native is passionate about actively working towards equity in education and implementing excellence in her work as an educator. She is a firm believer that all students deserve a quality education regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, or geographic location. Candice knows that significant…