Remote work has become our new norm, especially as we move into a potential second wave of COVID-19 across the United States. While you work, stimulating your brain with engaging convo or knowledge can certainly help your workday go by a little faster. If you’ve been searching for new, dope as*, Black as* podcasts to support— we’ve got you covered.
The Block has curated this list of 13 Black podcasts worth listening to, right now.
Editor’s note: Podcasts are not listed in any particular order. We love them all.
Educated Guess
This Atlanta-based show was created for artists by artists. They seek to reach, teach, and inspire artists from all walks of life. Whether you hold a PhD or you are a college dropout, Educated Guess will bring you more clarity, efficiency, and empowerment to sustain a life-long art career.
Headwraps and Lipsticks
Hosted by Sherelle and Sierra, this Charlotte-based show is not exactly what many think. While the name would lead one to believe it’s all about beauty and haircare, it’s way deeper. The women cover topics affecting Black culture in a fun, yet informative way. They are even working to build a Black-owned creative studio for their community. Can we say DOPE?
Renaissance Narratives
Greensboro native and attorney Nichad Davis hosts this weekly conversation centered around transforming our narratives, and sharing the voices of transformative leaders of what Davis calls The Renaissance. Many of the guests are young, Black, and gifted, and simply want the world to respect us as such.
Chronicles Abroad
Black travelers turned expats Nubia and Frantzces, share the stories of travelers and entrepreneurs who made the decision to start new lives abroad. The goal is to inspire people to travel with passion and purpose, no matter how old they are. They also share their own experiences of living in Asia, and traveling the world extensively.
WhotGotNext CLT
Want to know more about Charlotte’s movers and shakers? Show host Eric S. is the man to listen to. He speaks with everyone from local authors and entrepreneurs, to athletes and creatives— you literally get a little bit of everyone on this show. Each story brings its own piece of inspiration to push you to create your own story in this world.
The Goal Standard
Bermuda-born traveler Lené, created this podcast to help other women create exit strategies from the life they aren’t in love with. This motivational show equips high achieving Black women with the tools they need to make their boldest career moves yet.
Jack of All Spades
Recently voted ‘Best Arts Podcast’ by Queen City Nerve for their Best in the Nest 2020, this show connects its listeners with the hustlers and go-getters around the Queen City and beyond. Your three hosts bring their own unique personalities to deliver a show that is both informative, and entertaining at the same time.
The Stoop
The two ladies of this podcast, Hana Baba and Leila Day, share stories from the African Diaspora. From personal stories of racism in corporate America, to examining things like why it’s so hard for Black people to say I love you. This show really dives into topics and subject matters that affect us more than we think.
Drew vs. The World
Show host Drew chops it up with other Black movers and shakers from all around the community. He talks with Black entrepreneurs blazing the trail in their respective industries, as well as those simply showing us how to live our best lives and operate at our highest self.
Token Confessions
This podcast takes the uncomfortable dive into racism, and some of the nuances around it. Whether it’s how racism affects how Black people operate in religious spaces, or how we must censor ourselves when being the only Black face in a mostly white environment— this show explores topics that many are afraid to cover.
Restrooms and Boardrooms
Host Mazda Miles is a self-proclaimed fire starter and 7-figure business builder. If you are looking to take your business from good to great, this is where you need to be. Mazda is definitely dropping all of the gems and jewels you need to also be the successful boss, you aspire to be.
Blk Women Hustle
Who runs the world? GIRLS! Show host Lashawn Dreher created this show, and network to highlight Black women bosses everywhere. She chats with Black women entrepreneurs in literally every industry imaginable, and they all share their journeys of being the women they are today.
The Socialites
Nashville-based hosts Jazz and Ashely share their journey of leaving corporate America, after realizing they were overworked, underpaid, and under appreciated. The women not only talk through their own experiences of moving into entrepreneurship, they also talk with others who have experienced (or are experiencing) similar stories.
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Hasheem Halim
Great article to get connected with whats going on. I would add Paid in Exposure Podcast by Gavin B.