Black Joy & Bootstraps

by Phylicia Jimenez

Just a girl... equipping my community with knowledge while connecting them to everyday people and resources to be successful!!✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Gardening: It's in our Roots!

    Gardening: It's in our Roots!

    In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guests Sabrina and Sylvester Friend teach us the basics of gardening. Do you know how to get started? Do you know what food apartheid is? Do you know how it's in our blood to connect with earth for our sustenance. Let the Friends teach you. You definitely don't wanna miss this.

  • Scholarships: Cuz... Where Dem Dollas At?🎶

    Scholarships: Cuz... Where Dem Dollas At?🎶

    In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and Guest Laverne Mickens try to keep you from going broke with student loans. Laverne shares the different types of scholarships, how to negotiate with schools (didn't know that a thing), and how to get the best bang for your buck. If you, your child or someone you know will be attending school soon or is now, you definitely wanna check out this episode.

  • It's Tax Season, Folks!

    It's Tax Season, Folks!

    In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Demario Black discuss income tax, write offs, why errrbody and they mama needs a business, and what you might be missing filing your own taxes and more. All I’m saying is… y’all better listen, book this man and quit playin!!!

  • Pelvic Health: Kegels Ain't Gone Cut it!

    Pelvic Health: Kegels Ain't Gone Cut it!

    In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Katy Girlinghouse discuss the pelvic floor and pelvic. Like what even is that, and why is it so forbidden and uncomfortable to talk about. From leaking to sex it's all discussed in the episode and you don't wanna miss it!

  • Midwifery: Continuing our Ancestors' Legacy

    Midwifery: Continuing our Ancestors' Legacy

    In this episode, host Phylicia Jimenez and guest Ezinne Dawson explore all things midwifery. From our ancestors to modern-day practices, you'll enjoy this journey and wealth of knowledge of birth centers, midwives, racial inequalities, birthing plans and more. Tune in to be awed!!