Black Convergence

Host Brandi Grayson is once again joined by Keena Atkinson, Wellness Professional and Founder and CEO of R’oujie Wellness, as well as new guest Darryl Elliot, executive life coach. First, Brandi takes a look at some important issues happening in the Madison area. While multiple families are grieving the loss of loved ones, over 100 […]

Guests: Darryl Elliot, Keena Atkinson

Thu Jan 11, 2024

45:30

Keena Atkinson, Wellness Professional and Founder and CEO of R’oujie Wellness, joins the show to talk about a variety of topics, all circling about wellness for yourself and others First, the two continue last episode’s conversation on gentle parenting. Atkinson stresses intentional parenting over everything else, and that while there are many different ways to […]

Guest: Keena Atkinson

Thu Jan 4, 2024

45:30

Entrepreneur and Business Owner Deneria Morris joins host Brandi Grayson to talk about gentle parenting, its pitfalls, and raising a child as a Black mother in Dane County. What is the line between gentle parenting and being a pushover? What is the line between being strict and abuse? Brandi and Deneria try to work out […]

Guest: Deneria Morris

Thu Dec 21, 2023

45:30

T Banks, founder of Loud ‘N UnChained Theater Company, joins host Brandi Greyson. A community organizer and mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate, Banks joins Black Convergence to have a conversation about how we can resolve conflict through care.

Guest: T Banks

Thu Dec 14, 2023

45:30

MMSD Board Member Maia Pearson and Dane County Board member April Kigeya misogynoir, and how it differs from misogyny, and what it means to be a Black woman running for office.

Guests: April Kigeya, Maia Pearson

Thu Dec 7, 2023

45:30

Host Brandi Grayson tackles the pros and cons surrounding abortion, and the role the patriarchy plays in regulating abortion.

Thu Nov 30, 2023

45:30

Today, Brandi welcomes Certified Peer Specialist Tara Wilhelmi to talk about her accomplishments and what it’s like to thrive in chaotic situations. Tara also shares how it’s possible and important to value men (particularly Black men) without diminishing the worth of women.

Guest: Tara Wilhelmi

Thu Nov 16, 2023

45:30

In the inaugural episode of Black Convergence, Michael Johnson, President of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, joins host Brandi Grayson to talk about what it means to be a disruptive leader.

Guest: Michael Johnson

Thu Nov 9, 2023

45:30