#WeNeedToTalk

#WeNeedToTalk is hosted by singer, actress and activist Malynda Hale. Leading with the motto that everything begins with a conversation, #WeNeedToTalk is centered around heartfelt one on one conversations, with an emphasis on social justice, politics, religion, society, and culture. Listeners will enjoy meaningful discussions with Malynda and a variety of special guests.

#WeNeedToTalk-FINAL EPISODE 12/11/2023

#WeNeedToTalk- Sehreen Noor Ali 11/06/2023

#WeNeedToTalk- Sehreen Noor Ali 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 about supporting founders, serving on the leadership team of VC Backed Moms (300 founders, $2B+ raised) and an EIR at Brown University. The journey to Sleuth is inspired by her struggle navigating her daughter's health and she is a vocal advocate for more inclusive policies towards all kids, especially ones with medical and special needs. All Listeners of #WeNeedToTalk can use the promo code: Malynda20 for 20% discount. To download the app click here: #WeNeedToTalk is hosted by singer, songwriter, actress and activist Malynda Hale. She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. She has toured the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. She has also sung the national anthem numerous times for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Galaxy, and the California Democratic National Convention. She recently had music featured on the CBS hit soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as well as the Disney channel TV show Saturdays. She was also a featured soloist in WhyHunger’s: Drum Together version of The Beatles classic “Come Together”. The project featured over 100 drummers and musicians including Ringo Starr and a featured soloist for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in numerous stage productions, national commercials, independent films and TV movies.She hosts the #WeNeedToTalk Podcast that is centered around meaningful conversations, is the owner of JMV Entertainment and a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and NARAS. Website: | Instagram: @malyndahale | Twitter & Threads: @malyndahale | TikTok: @malyndahale /episode/index/show/weneedtotalkthepodcast/id/28522427

#WeNeedToTalk- Matthias Roberts 10/09/2023

#WeNeedToTalk- Matthias Roberts 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 Magazine, Bustle, Woman's Day, Sojourners, The Seattle Times, and many others. He lives in Seattle. Website: | Instagram: | Twitter: | Facebook: #WeNeedToTalk is hosted by singer, songwriter, actress and activist Malynda Hale. She won “Best Female Vocalist” at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, “Best Pop Music Video” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. She has toured the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. She has also sung the national anthem numerous times for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Galaxy, and the California Democratic National Convention. She recently had music featured on the CBS hit soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as well as the Disney channel TV show Saturdays. She was also a featured soloist in WhyHunger’s: Drum Together version of The Beatles classic “Come Together”. The project featured over 100 drummers and musicians including Ringo Starr and a featured soloist for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. She has appeared in numerous stage productions, national commercials, independent films and TV movies.She hosts the #WeNeedToTalk Podcast that is centered around meaningful conversations, is the owner of JMV Entertainment and a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and NARAS. Website: | Instagram: @malyndahale | Twitter & Threads: @malyndahale | TikTok: @malyndahale /episode/index/show/weneedtotalkthepodcast/id/28226510

#WeNeedToTalk Returns October 9th! 10/02/2023

#WeNeedToTalk Returns October 9th! 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” at the Indie Music Channel Awards, and “Pop Song of the Year” at The Josie Music Awards. She has been a headliner for the NAMM show, has opened for artists such as Tyrone Wells, Ernie Halter, Levi Kreis, OTOWN and Smokey Robinson and sung background for Melissa Manchester, Terron Brooks and Foreigner. Pre-covid she was touring the world as a guest entertainer on cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Regent, and Celebrity. She has sung the national anthem numerous times for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Galaxy, and the California Democratic National Convention and she recently had music featured on the CBS hit soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful as well as the Disney channel tv show Saturdays. She was also a featured soloist in WhyHunger’s: Drum Together version of The Beatles classic “Come Together”. The project featured over 100 drummers and musicians including Ringo Starr. As an actress she has appeared in stage productions of Once of This Island, Dreamgirls, and Bye Bye Birdie as well as numerous national commercials, independent films and the Lifetime TV Network movie ” A Hunt for Truth” alongside Willa Ford. Most recently she starred in a feature film alongside Loretta Divine and Amy Madigan and a short film with Danielle Beckman and Bobby Moynihan. She also played “Tanta Kringle” in the Troubadour Theatre company’s performance of “Santa Claus is coming to Motown” and The Soul Sister Fairy Godmother in Cindy and the Disco Ball, a 70’s version of Cinderella at the Garry Marshall Theatre. Past guests on the show have included: Cornel West, John Pavlovitz, Shaun King, Kyla Pratt, Frederick Joseph, Richard Marx, Michelle Williams, Elisa Donovan, Jonah Platt, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Noa Tishby, Grace Semler Baldridge, Angel Parker, Dewayne Perkins, Nick Jones Jr., and more! Because of her love for telling people’s stories, in January 2021 she created the Black Voices Heard Project, an ongoing video and photo series that seeks to amplify the experiences of Black Americans. Through this project, it is her hope that the negative perceptions of the Black community will be dismantled and the door will open for more understanding and empathy. Malynda uses her voice through her music and social media presence as an educating activist to effect change within social justice, female empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, veganism, the Black Lives Matter movement, Antisemitism and Progressive Christianity. Malynda has partnered with many organizations such as ACE For Change, Vocal Media, and Yahoo to spread messaging on voting rights, climate change and world hunger and has been a featured commentator on CNN, ABC News Live & Good Morning America. She currently serves as a curriculum and development consultant for ROC Era, a nonprofit committed to providing arts and mentorship programs to inner city youth, she is on the board for the Religions Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and for The New Evangelicals Non Profit and is an assistant producer at the Garry Marshall Theatre. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, daughter, and dog. She is the owner of JMV Music Entertainment Agency and a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA and NARAS.. When she’s not working she loves to binge watch a good Netflix series. /episode/index/show/weneedtotalkthepodcast/id/28180553

#WeNeedToTalk- Season Finale 07/03/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Aaron Johnson 06/26/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Juneteenth 06/19/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Mike Maeshiro 06/05/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Memorial Day 05/29/2023

#WeNeedToTalk- Shawn Dromgoole 05/22/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Diane Hale 05/16/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Returns May 15th! 05/08/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Season Break 03/06/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Brittany Hammond 02/27/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Presidents Day 02/20/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Anastasia Washington 02/13/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Anastasia Washington On 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. /episode/index/show/weneedtotalkthepodcast/id/25908480

#WeNeedToTalk- Rob Young 02/06/2023

#WeNeedToTalk- MLK Day 01/16/2023

#WeNeedToTalk-Holiday Break 12/26/2022

#WeNeedToTalk- Rabbi Noah Farkas 12/19/2022

#WeNeedToTalk- Rabbi Noah Farkas On this Episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with the President and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. They chat about compassion for the Jewish community, his resonsibility as a leader, Black and Jewish Unity, antisemitism, the holocausts and more. This is a beautiful conversation that addresses many of the tropes and stereotypes plaguin the Jewish community today. Listen for understanding, education and awareness. Rabbi Noah Farkas serves as the Federation’s President & Chief Executive Officer. Named by The Forward as one of America’s most inspiring rabbis, Noah served from 2008 to 2021 as a clergy member of Valley Beth Shalom, the largest Jewishcongregation in the San Fernando Valley, where he led successful innovations in synagogue life through social action, mental health, and next-generation spiritual initiatives. Previously, Noah served Congregation Beth Israel in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he helped rebuild the Gulf Coast Jewish community after Hurricane Katrina. Noah is a proven civic leader in Southern California. In addition to his work as an appointed commissioner and former Chair of the Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority over a two-year campaign, he mobilized a broad coalition of synagogues, churches, and other organizations to pass historic legislation that invested over $5 billion into housing and services for the vulnerable. Noah is also a third-generation veteran and served as a United States Navy Reserve chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Noah’s core values include that the Federation support the entirety of Jewish life bycreating foundations for Jewish learning, supporting Jewish social welfare, protecting Jews from antisemitism, and standing with Israel. Additionally, Noah believes Jewse verywhere must be inclusive and commit to building bridges to other communities,join and convene diverse coalitions, and raise up the flag for social justice. A prominent voice helping to define the next generation of American Jewish leadership, Noah has served for several years as scholar-in-residence of the Federation’s Rautenberg New Leaders Project and a close partner to the Board of Rabbis. He founded Netiya, an interfaith organization fighting hunger in Los Angeles, as well as the Seminary Leadership Project, which has trained hundreds of Jewish clergy nationwide to create social change. Noah is also a founding board member of Zioness, a pro-Israel organization fighting antisemitism – including anti-Zionism – with the same clarity and intensity used to combat other forms of bigotry. His writing on millennial engagement, spirituality, and Jewish innovation has been published widely and his work has been quoted or featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, Associated Press, Reuters, TIME Magazine, Newsweek, and on NPR. Noah was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and earned a BA in Jewish Studies at the University of Judaism (now American Jewish University). He lives in Encino with his wife Sarah and four children. He is on Twitter at @RabbiNoah /episode/index/show/weneedtotalkthepodcast/id/25345386

#WeNeedToTalk- Chas Jackson 12/12/2022

#WeNeedToTalk- Tim Whittaker 12/05/2022

#WeNeedToTalk- Joshua David Evans 11/28/2022

#WeNeedToTalk- Barrett Pall 11/21/2022

#WeNeedToTalk- Veterans Day 11/14/2022

#WeNeedToTalk-Mikalah Gordon 11/07/2022

#WeNeedToTalk-Mikalah Gordon On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with American Idol alum, singer, songwriter and Host Miklaha Gordon. They chat about her using music as a way to cope as a sexual assault survivor, the concept of forgiveness, the loss of her grandmother, how the pandemic affected her as an artist, her growth from American Idol to now and her latest album, "Vivian". A moving, and heartfelt conversation. Mikalah Gordon knows how to take multifaceted to a whole new level. A Vegas native and proud LGBTQ+ Italian-American, Mikalah channels her love of family, her culture, and entertainment across music, comedy, acting, and as a TV personality/host. At only 17 years old, her time as a Top 12 contestant on American Idol Season 4 kick started her career with a national audience that took to her unique stage presence and powerful vocals. Mikalah would soon after return to Idol as a co-host for “American Idol Extra” and go on to create her own YouTube series, Idolatry, where she interviewed former coaches and contestants. Comedy is also an integral part of Mikalah’s life, getting her stand up start in the LA Comedy scene— headlining The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store—allowing her to return to TV in a whole new way, starring in the WB sitcom “Living with Fran” alongside Fran Drescher, and serving as a field correspondent for “The Tyra Banks Show” and “The TV Guide Network.” Joining the ranks as YouTube star solidified Mikalah as a comedic triple threat, with her viral portrayal of Melania Trump landing her on a recent sketch for Jimmy Kimmel Live to reprise her role alongside comedian John Di Domenico. Mikalah has also proven herself to be a skilled dramatic actress, previously starring in the CBS hit show “The Unit.” Mikalah currently serves as the host for Channel Q’s Morning Beat, discussing the latest in LGBTQ+ news, pop culture, and entertainment. /episode/index/show/weneedtotalkthepodcast/id/24826059

#WeNeedToTalk-Thoughts to Consider 10/31/2022

#WeNeedToTalk-Hen Mazzig 10/24/2022

#WeNeedToTalk-Eleanor Herman 10/17/2022

#WeNeedToTalk-Tiffany Daniels 10/10/2022

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