#WeNeedToTalk-FINAL EPISODE
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For years and neraly 200 episodes, #WeNeedToTalk comes to an end. Happy Holidays to all of my amazing listeners and supporters. For the last 4 years I have had the opportunity to bring to you some incredible conversations, unbelievable guests, education and knowledge about things that mattered so much to me. And for the last 4 years I’ve solely done everything on my own! Sometimes people are surprised to hear that but it’s true. From producing to editing, to even booking and scheduling. #WeNeedToTalk has been my labor of love and a true passion project. But after nearly 200 episodes...
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#WeNeedToTalk- Sehreen Noor Ali
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On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Sleuth App startup founder, Sehreen Ali Noor. They discuss parenting, medical care, why she created the app and how parents need more support. Sehreen is the co-founder of Sleuth, an app that enables parents to understand, manage, and predict their child's health. Backed by investors like Gary Vaynerchuk, Sleuth is the first platform to combine crowdsourced health histories with AI to give parents comprehensive, evidence-backed information about their kid's health and development that can be taken to a pediatrician. Sehreen is passionate...
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#WeNeedToTalk- Matthias Roberts
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On this episode of #WeNeedtoTalk, Malynda chats with Psychotherapist and Author Matthias Roberts. The two discuss his personal faith journey, the future of the church, reclaming your faith and his new book Holy Runaways. Matthias Roberts (he/him) is a psychotherapist specializing in religious and spiritual trauma and the author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. He hosts and holds two master's degrees from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, one in theology and culture, and one in counseling psychology. His work has been featured by O: The Oprah...
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#WeNeedToTalk Returns October 9th!
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WeNeedToTalk Returns next week on October 9th! #WeNeedTo Talk is hosted by MALYNDA HALE. SHE IS A SINGER/SONGWRITER, ACTRESS, ENTREPRENEUR & ACTIVIST. Malynda was born and raised in sunny Santa Barbara, California where she began singing at the age of 5. At the age of seven she learned to play the piano, and by the age of nine, she was writing her own music. Her love for music and desire to make a difference in the world has led her to be recognized many times for her work. She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video”...
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#WeNeedToTalk- Season Finale
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Malynda offers her thoughts to consider as a final episode for this season of #WeNeedToTalk.
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#WeNeedToTalk-Aaron Johnson
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On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist, Aaron Johnson. They discuss his important work of healing trauma in the Black community and practices his closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched. Because the purchasing, selling, lynching, and commoditization of the sexual energy of black bodies is a part of...
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#WeNeedToTalk-Juneteenth
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Host of #WeNeedTotalk, Malynda Hale, shares an important Juneteenth message.
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#WeNeedToTalk-Mike Maeshiro
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On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Spirtual Leader and LGBTQ Community advocate, Mike Maeshiro. They chat about his personal coming out story, his faith, and what he feels his purpose is. Mike Maeshiro is the founder of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization that equips people in theology, spirituality, and faith. Mike is gay, an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, and a queer theology enthusiast. He is the author of the book #themikeboard and also travels the world teaching on queer theology, emotional health, and redemptive deconstruction. He is a social media...
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#WeNeedToTalk-Memorial Day
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WeNeedToTalk will return next week! Make sure to Follow Malynda on Instagram and Twitter @malyndahale and TikTok @malyndahaleofficial
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#WeNeedToTalk- Shawn Dromgoole
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On this episode of #WeNeedtoTalk, Malynda chats with activist and founder of #WeWalkWith Shawn, Shawn Dromgoole. They talk about how his journey and fear of walking alone in his neighborhood, became a movement that has now created community and conversation, a foundation called #MoreThanAWalk. Such an inspiring story, you want to hear! Follow #WeNeedToTalk on instagram: @weneedtotalkthepodcast Follow Malynda on Twitter & Instagram: @malyndahale and TikTok, @malyndahaleofficial
info_outlineOn this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with Comedian, Actor and Filmmaker Anastasia Washington. they talk about her journey being bi-racial, using comedy to get through hard times, and being a multi-hyphenate.
Anastasia Washington is the comedic voice of the future. The ‘bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass’ is utilizing her many talents for good by breaking down barriers and giving a voice to those who need it. As a Los Angeles native, she began professionally acting and singing at just 3-years-old and has since done everything under the show biz sun. Her lengthy list of award-winning talents have given her many titles including: Actress, Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Director, Singer, Curvy Model, Comic Con Panelist, and Dance Hall Queen. She’s seen the industry at its best and worst throughout her career, and is now working to be the change she wishes to see in the world.
Anastasia utilizes her platform to educate her audience about topics such as Police Brutality, Eating Disorders, and Colorism. She incorporates her advocacy into her award-winning shorts including “What are you?” which touches on the struggles of expressing one’s identity as a person of mixed races, and “He Said, She Said” which tackles the topic of sexual assault. Anastasia constantly strives to take on these difficult topics and make the big changes needed through creative expression.
Her work can be seen on-screen in productions such as The Addams Family Movies and Die Hard 2, as well as previous hosting opportunities for WonderCon, San Diego Comic Con, LA Comic Con, Red Carpet Report, and more. She has also modeled for big-name brands such as: Nordstrom, NYDJ, Dickies, Mod Cloth, and Marvel. Throughout the pandemic alone, Anastasia was able to produce, write and star in a one-woman-show that played at the Black Voices Festival and Solo Fest called “50 Shades of Mixed: Confessions of your Ethnically Ambiguous Best Friend” and a web series called “Disordered”.
Currently, Anastasia is working on creating more stand-up specials, podcasts, feature films, and a self-help book. With the hopes of furthering the conversation of colorism, discrimination, and even bring attention to true crime stories. Noting, she is a member of SAG/AFTRA, WIF, and WOC Unite.