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Black Girl Blueprint

Lauren Ritchie and Makeen Zachery

49 episodes

1 week ago

Black Girl Blueprint was founded on the belief that Black girls have long been the ones to set the trends and transform the culture in a way that only we can. To put it simply: our podcast is devoted to showcasing raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic Gen Z Black girl perspectives. Our bi-weekly episodes will center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women who have made their own impact on and within the culture. | Follow us on Instagram: @blackgirlblueprint | Lauren: @laurenaritchie @ecojusticeproject | Makeen: @makeenz @blkgirlculture | Email us at blackgirlblueprint@gmail.com

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Black Girl Blueprint was founded on the belief that Black girls have long been the ones to set the trends and transform the culture in a way that only we can. To put it simply: our podcast is devoted to showcasing raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic Gen Z Black girl perspectives. Our bi-weekly episodes will center the voices and celebrate the accomplishments of young Black women who have made their own impact on and within the culture. | Follow us on Instagram: @blackgirlblueprint | Lauren: @laurenaritchie @ecojusticeproject | Makeen: @makeenz @blkgirlculture | Email us at blackgirlblueprint@gmail.com

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Episodes (20/49)

Black Girl Blueprint

State of the Culture: The Role of Black Artists and Media

Season 5, Episode 1: Long time, no see! In this episode, we're returning to our cultural critic roots for a conversation around Black media, the role of art as a powerful social and political tool, and our expectations of people with platforms in Black music and film to authentically represent Blackness in their work. From Shonda Rhimes and Quinta Brunson to Rye Lane and Cowboy Carter, we're diving into Black entertainment to evaluate what misses the mark, what has value we need to return to,...

1 year ago

42 minutes 21 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Tough Love: Hard Truths and Conversations

Season 4, Episode 12: The hardest conversations are typically the ones most worth having. We need to confront the hard stuff to grow, but it can be difficult to navigate how to do so productively and compassionately. In this episode, we’ll be talking about some of the hardest conversations that we’ve had to have with friends, partners, parents, and colleagues, as well as the hardest truths we’ve had to accept about ourselves and the world around us. We dive into the importance of self-awarene...

2 years ago

54 minutes 23 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

In This Economy: Life Beyond Labor and Capitalism

Season 4, Episode 11: What happens when you don't want to work but you have needs and desires that cost money? In this episode, we break down how central capitalism is to our daily lives: how jobs take time away from things that bring us joy and how we internalize that productivity determines our self-worth. We dive into Gen-Z's approach to work compared to previous generations, how the pandemic shifted our priorities, and the lives we dream for ourselves beyond exchanging labor for survival....

2 years ago

44 minutes 52 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Dream Girls: Embracing Childlike Imagination

Season 4, Episode 10: When we’re little, it’s second nature to dream big and to be shameless about speaking your dreams aloud. But as we grow older, something shifts — a fear of embarrassment and the pressure to be realistic creep in. In this episode, we talk about how we imagined our futures as kids and how those dreams have shaped the way we live now. We reflect on living without regret, how we can measure and hold ourselves accountable to our desires, and encouraging ourselves to lead...

2 years ago

46 minutes 39 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Living Single: Roommates, Apartment Hunting, and Leaving The Nest

Season 4, Episode 9: Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In this week's episode, we're adding another installment to our coming into adulthood series to chat about the independence and harsh realities of moving from our parent's house out on our own. We're getting into some roommate horror stories, what we wish we knew before buying furniture and hunting for our first big girl apartments, and how it actually feels to build a home for ourselves and live alone.

3 years ago

35 minutes 34 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Fit Check: Conscious Fashion and Building Your Personal Style ft. Simi and Uniekue

Season 4, Episode 8: In this week's episode, we're joined by stylists, content creators, and overall fashion icons, Simi (@simimoonlight) and Uniekue (@uniekue) for a conversation about developing your personal style, shopping with intention, and building a wardrobe on a budget. We’ll be discussing our favorite (and least favorite) trends, size inclusivity and desirability politics in the fashion industry, and the role of Black femmes in shaping fashion and culture. Looking for pants des...

3 years ago

56 minutes 10 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

What Are My Passions and How Do I Find My Purpose? ft. Elaine Welteroth

Season 4, Episode 7: In this week's episode, we are joined by journalist, author, and former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief, Elaine Welteroth, for a conversation about the post-graduate career journeys, redefining success and personal growth, and finding your passions by leading with your joy and desires.

3 years ago

46 minutes 30 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

You're That Girl: Saying No To Impostor Syndrome

Season 4, Episode 6: As we prepare to enter the workforce and reflect on our high school and college years, we're thinking a lot this week about impostor syndrome and those creeping feelings of self-doubt which have held us back from recognizing our merit and entering new spaces and opportunities. In this episode, we debunk impostor syndrome by tracing it back to its root causes: the lack of representation and systemic barriers in spaces we've occupied, comparison and competitive environments...

3 years ago

42 minutes 15 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

One Degree Hotter: Post-Grad Feels and Adjusting to Adulthood

Season 4, Episode 5: Big news, we graduated from college!! And in this week's episode, we're getting into the full rollercoaster coaster of the emotions that this terrifying and exciting transition period into adulthood brings.

3 years ago

51 minutes 24 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Got It From My Mama: Generational Cycles and Mother-Daughter Relationships ft. Our Moms

Season 4, Episode 4: Happy Mother's Day from our moms to you and yours! This week, we're joined by our beloved mothers, Julia Jordan-Zachery and Paulette Ritchie, to reminisce about our funniest childhood memories and discuss intergenerational cycles and motherhood. We delve into lessons they learned during their young adult years, the extent to which their mothering style was informed by their own mothers, and the rewards and challenges of raising Black girls.

3 years ago

51 minutes 44 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

In Our Feelings: Expressing Vulnerability and Emotional Intelligence

Season 4, Episode 3: This week, we're in our bag, in our feelings — whatever you want to call it! — and we're having a therapy session for the sensitive girlies. In this epiosde, we're getting into all things emotional: from expressing vulnerability, to our own sensitivity and emotional intelligence. We dive into which emotions are the hardest to express, feeling guilty for burdening others with our emotions, and the truth behind the "crybaby Cancer"zodiac sterotype. We explore how we were ta...

3 years ago

44 minutes 3 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Girl Stand UP: Situationships, Red Flags, and Dating in Your 20s

Season 4, Episode 2: "Loooooveeee", or whatever Keyshia Cole said! In this week's episode, we're getting into our dating experiences as young adults. From our introductions to romance in media and in our families, to dating apps, hookup culture in college, and dating experiences as Black women at PWIs, there's a lot to unpack today! Tune in as we break down our favorite romantic movies, ideal characteristics in a partner, worst dates, and our thoughts on Black Love and the interracial dating ...

3 years ago

49 minutes 51 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Practicing Selfishness: Lifestyles, Routines, and Rituals

Season 4, Episode 1: For the first episode of season 4, we’re going to be talking about lifestyle changes, and how to develop routines and rituals. In this episode, we discuss holding ourselves accountable to new year's resolutions, the time we spend on our phones, craving new experiences that take us outside our comfort zone and making sure that we're creating holistic goals to take care of our bodies, minds, and spirits. It's a constant journey, but what are some steps we can take to get th...

3 years ago

37 minutes 16 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

I'm Doing Me: Discovering Your Authentic Self

Season 3, Episode 12: Have you ever noticed yourself acting out of character? Feeling less like yourself?In this week's episode, we’re going to be talking about authenticity and being true to ourselves. Especially at this age, it can be a constant journey of trying to “find yourself” and then losing yourself again and then rinse and repeat. How do you rediscover the things that are important to you? And what happens when you notice this happening to those closest to you? Find out all of ...

4 years ago

54 minutes 49 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

No New Friends: Learning How To Make Friends As Adults

Season 3, Episode 11: No new friends or whatever Drake said...! In this week's episode, we will be getting real about the challenges of making friends as we get older. We’re going to be talking about social lives, more than just learning how to be social again after the pandemic but what it's like navigating the world as an introvert or an extrovert and having social anxiety.

4 years ago

49 minutes 56 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

No Scrubs: Catcalling and Other Things We Wish Creepy Men Wouldn't Do

Season 4, Episode 10: From catcalling to street harassment and downright belligerent men, this week's episode is all about the universal terrifying experiences we face at the hands of creepy men. Tune in for a therapy session for any and everyone who has ever had to deal with harassment from men you don't know in public. This is a much-needed time to share stories of these all-too-familiar moments, how we respond to them, and to really unpack all of the feelings that come along with the...

4 years ago

50 minutes 19 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

They Don't Make Music Like This No More: Our Coming-of-Age Tracklist

Season 3, Episode 9: In this week's episode, we’re taking a journey through the years in music. From the songs we heard our parents play around the house to the first albums we ever purchased for ourselves, there's a lot of nostalgia to get into! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and chat about our go-to feel-good tracks, the top-tier white bangers, and our music obsessions.

4 years ago

45 minutes 35 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Expectations vs. Reality: How To Adjust When Expectations Aren't Met

Season 3, Episode 8: Have you ever had your expectations were disappointed in a relationship? Do you forgive and forget? Or did you cut it off and keep it pushing? This week, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of reacting when people don’t live up to what you expected of them from family members to romantic relationships to friends.

4 years ago

42 minutes 58 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Celebrity Culture: Stan Twitter, Youtube Couples, and Unhealthy Obsessions

Season 3, Episode 7: In this week's episode, we’re talking about what it means to live in a society that idolizes celebrities and has an unhealthy obsession with fame. Especially in the midst of the #FreeBritney Movement, it's time to discuss the impact of fame and tabloids on celebrity mental health and having grace for celebrities as real people. From the Barbz and the Beyhive on Stan Twitter to YouTube couples like Dearra & Ken… we’re getting into the good, the bad, and the downright u...

4 years ago

51 minutes 19 seconds

Black Girl Blueprint

Feeling Myself: Defining Confidence For and By Ourselves

Season 3, Episode 6: Confidence, vanity, self-love, main character syndrome… a whole lot of terms but not enough conversation about how we channel these sentiments (or don’t) in the world! Tune in to this week's conversation about navigating leadership as Black women, being called high maintenance, "impostor syndrome" in the college admission process, and tips for maintaining our confidence in a world that's constantly trying to dim our light.

4 years ago

47 minutes 34 seconds