The Melanin Unicorn Podcast

What if the stories you replay are quietly stealing the best parts of today? We’re talking about the weight of the past—how even “designer luggage” can look good from the outside while draining energy, clarity, and joy. Together, we name why we get stuck, how rumination masquerades as problem-solving, and what it really takes to shift from revisiting old scenes to authoring the next chapter. We unpack the mind’s pull toward familiar pain, the search for closure that may never arrive, and a f...

When was the last time a compliment made you squirm instead of smile? We’re digging into the compliment conundrum—why kind words can feel uncomfortable, how cultural conditioning shapes our reactions, and what it takes to receive praise with grace instead of shrinking from it. As Black women, many of us were taught to be careful with attention and wary of being seen as boastful, which can turn a positive moment into a stressful one. We name that history with care, then offer practical steps t...

Ready to change how a room responds to you—without forcing it? Kerry breaks down a simple, human approach to influence that starts before you cross the threshold and lasts long after you say goodbye. From reading energy to shaping your entrance, you’ll learn how to project calm, earn trust, and make your words matter. We start with prework: who’s there, what they value, and how the dynamics flow. Then we get tactical with presence—eye contact, posture, and a practiced entrance that balances ...

Words aren’t just noise—they’re instructions your brain follows. We explore how everyday self-talk quietly wires your beliefs, steers your choices, and shapes the results you see at work, in business, and in relationships. From the first breath to the closing gratitude, we peel back the science and the soul of language: why negative scripts feel automatic, how neural pathways grow with repetition, and what it takes to replace harsh inner commentary with brave, useful words. We ground the con...

What does it truly mean for Black women to thrive without apology? When 92% of us stood together in November 2024, we weren't just making a political statement—we were declaring our collective worth in a society that has long expected our labor while dismissing our humanity. The Melanin Unicorn Podcast tackles this powerful truth head-on with a simple yet revolutionary affirmation: "It is safe for Black women to live their lives to the fullest." For generations, we've been told our joy must ...

The entrepreneurial landscape is shifting dramatically as Black women take their rightful place at the forefront of business innovation and wealth creation. This transformative episode of the Melanin Unicorn podcast explores how Black women are "minding our business"—both literally through entrepreneurship and figuratively by protecting our peace and prioritizing wellbeing. Did you know Black women represent the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in America? Beyond impressive stati...

A new chapter begins! Season Two of the Melanin Unicorn Podcast drops this Monday, and I couldn't be more excited to reconnect with my tribe after our hiatus. This season comes with a transformative mindset shift that changed everything for me. After struggling with perfectionism during Season One—constantly rearranging my recording space and stressing over background noises—I received clear guidance to simply start. Those passing cars you'll occasionally hear? That slight clicking in my voi...

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