Wed & Woke

Onward is Ryan's new favorite movie. Lane contemplates what it means for a person to change over time.  Guide Dogs for the Blind is a guide dog school located in San Rafael, California, and Boring, Oregon. In this episode we discuss the issue of printing false guide dog certificates/collars and how that undermines those needing them. Learn more: https://www.guidedogs.com/

For information on how to help those impacted by the tornado in Tennessee: Nashville Scene: http://bit.ly/38rFJKS Shower Up: https://apple.co/3asqHWF  Santa Fe Dreamers Project provides free legal services for immigrants and refugees. Santa Fe Dreamers Project works to support economic and community development, family unity, education attainment, and liberation from detention. Learn more: http://www.santafedreamersproject.org/

Ryan & Lane are confused about lent. Ryan shares his thoughts around Black History Month as February comes to close. Shower Up is a mobile shower truck designed to serve those in need. By providing showers, hygiene resources & basic health care screenings, their mission is to spread love, build relationships & restore hope. Learn more: https://www.showerup.org/

How does Black History Month fit into your workplace? What does Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) mean & how does it fit into the workplace? Brynn Plummer is the VP of Inclusion & Community Relations at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. Here are the links to some of her favorite black-owned businesses:  Urbaanite: https://urbaanite.com/  Uncle Nearest: https://unclenearest.com/   Moore Suds: https://mooresuds.com/  KiNiMi Kitchen: https://kinimikitchen.com/  Navigate Podcast: https://www.ec.co/podcast 

In this episode, it's just Ryan & Lane talking about Valentine's day, loving yourself, Valentine candy & the stress of finding someone to spend time with on v-day! 

Lane learns how to say etouffee. Ryan is enrolling in Navarro College. Ryan & Lane discuss the appropriate vibe for a hot tub. GlobalGiving is a non-profit global crowdfunding platform for grassroots charitable projects. Since 2002, more than 950,000 donors on GlobalGiving have raised more than $430 million to support more than 24,000 projects in 170 countries. Learn more: https://www.globalgiving.org/ 

Ryan makes headway on his heritage journey. Lane's journey is with natural deodorant. Ryan shares his favorite ways to stay sane during impeachment news overload. This week we chat with Janine and Jerralyn Davis of Tea with Qwns Podcast! We chat with them about what it's like to be strong women of color in 2020. Learn more: https://open.spotify.com/show/05vNaYTPu74pzuDfipaPZ8

Lane has never been in a Build-A-Bear. Ryan Isn't a fan of Selena Gomez talk-singing. Ryan & Lane are already starting their countdown to Disney World...again. 1 A Week Challenge was started by Boomer Perrault who, after facing depression, wanted to spend time helping others. In this episode, Boomer discusses the stigma around mental health on his podcast Unapologetically Me: A Mental Health Podcast. Listen here: https://apple.co/2FVKhNM

Lane (almost) owned a local restaurant. Ryan is obsessed with a new Netflix murder documentary. Ryan & Lane discuss the afterlife & if you can get insta-famous from making charcuterie boards.  In 2017, 95% of Congressional interns were unpaid. This is why Audrey Henson founded College to Congress, to alleviate a barrier for students with limited financial means. College to Congress provides financial support for interns' while living and working in DC. Learn more: https://www.collegetocongress.org/ 

Ryan spit in a tube to learn about his ancestry. Lane discusses how Disney World was the perfect jolt of positivity he needed to start 2020. Dealing is a podcast with an honest discussion on health, where the hosts share their experiences, wisdom, laughter & breakdown stigma to let everyone know it’ll be okay! Hosted by Mara De La Rosa and Nicholas Pilapil. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dealing/id1481121168?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 

In this episode, we chat with Michael Weiss about utilizing social media to spread love & positivity. We also discuss Michael's efforts to help non-profit, Give Kids the World Village! Follow Michael here: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldoesdisney/ Give Kids The World Village is an 84-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families. Learn more: https://www.gktw.org/ 

It’s date night with Wed & Woke! In this episode with gab with fellow interracial same-sex couple Hayden & Tom! We talk dating, weddings & being queer in 2019.

We discuss the vote on two articles of impeachment with Aaron Wilder & discuss what the next steps are. Aaron Wilder is a political junkie & works as a Campaign Manager for Planned Parenthood. Follow him on Twitter for updates on the impeachment inquiry: https://twitter.com/aaronwildr

In this episode, we discuss the 2014 fatal shooting of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. The death of Michael Brown lead to an uprising from the African American community in Ferguson. We interviewed Janisha Grin regarding the riots, what the community looked like pre/post riots & her involvement in the riots. Janisha Grin (J. Grin Artistry) is a Nashville-based musician from the St. Louis area. Stream her music here: http://bit.ly/jgrinartistry_artistpage

This is part four in a series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss the pressing issues such as religious freedom, what presidential candidates should be discussing regarding Indigenous People & more! The Association on American Indian Affairs is a non-profit organization promoting the welfare of American Indians & Alaska Natives. Learn more: https://www.indian-affairs.org/

This is part three in a series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss the history of Thanksgiving & where most Americans get it wrong. The Hownikan Podcast features an in-depth look at cultural traditions regarding the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. New episodes are released every fourth Thursday of every month. Learn more: https://www.potawatomi.org/news-events/podcasts/hownikan-podcast/

This is part two in a series celebrating Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we discuss appropriation versus appreciation & answer some of the societies' most asked questions regarding Native American culture.  The Association on American Indian Affairs is a non-profit organization promoting the welfare of American Indians & Alaska Natives. Learn more: https://www.indian-affairs.org/

What happened in the first hearings? What can we anticipate in the hearings coming up? Can a tweet from President Trump be deemed as witness intimidation? Hear our interview with Aaron Wilder! Aaron Wilder is a political junkie & works as a Campaign Manager for Planned Parenthood. Follow him on Twitter for updates on the impeachment inquiry: https://twitter.com/aaronwildr

This is Part 1 in a series around Native American Heritage Month. In this episode, we define & explore the Indian Child Welfare Act.  The Association on American Indian Affairs is a non-profit organization promoting the welfare of American Indians & Alaska Natives. Learn more: https://www.indian-affairs.org/

Ryan & Lane discuss foster care & the adoption process. Ryan discusses his experience of being gay & black. Wed & Woke do their very first product review! Hayden Winston Smith is a writer, poet, and activist. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he began working as a copywriter during his first year in college. His writings draw heavily on his experiences both as a QPOC and the child of West Indian immigrants. Learn more: https://sealedinink.com/