Geneva Says
Society & Culture
About
Thoughtful takes on culture, life, and everything in between.
Episodes
- 34: Choose Yourself w/ Misha Battiste
Misha Battiste, political strategist and coach, joins Geneva Says to discuss burnout, identity, and reinvention. The conversation also touches on the emotional resonance of music and observations from reality TV shows like Love Island.
- 33: 4 Things We Need To Talk About
Episode 33 of Geneva Says addresses the experiences of Black women in a world perceived as hostile, referencing current events and media like Abbott Elementary. It highlights examples of support for Black women and discusses public scrutin…
- 32: Fighting to Focus
This episode of Geneva Says addresses the challenges of maintaining focus and protecting one's attention in an environment designed for constant digital engagement. It explores how platforms, content creators, and digital tools compete for…
- 31: Convenience is the Problem
This episode of Geneva Says examines the effectiveness of recent boycotts, questioning whether they achieved their goals and where consumer spending shifted. It explores the concept of strategic boycotts aimed at forcing change and discuss…
- 30: Media is Getting Messy
This episode discusses the breakdown of trusted media, citing examples like the Paramount-Discovery saga and uncertainty at CBS, CNN, and TikTok. It highlights the impact of shrinking newsrooms and billionaire ownership, urging listeners t…
- 29: She's Back! + Why No One Gets a Pedestal
Geneva Says is back — and stepping into a new chapter! In this relaunch episode, I share what’s ahead for the show, unpack the cultural legacy and contradictions behind the America’s Next Top Model Netflix documentary, and recommend a few…
- 28: Big Tings
Guess who's back?! Sharing a few updates on all I've been working on and my next big thing coming July 6, 2023! All the deets at gamenightish.eventbrite.com, follow the event on IG @thenodpresents, follow me on IG @thegenevasays
- 27: No New Friends
Lots of researchers and news outlets are saying we are in a loneliness epidemic. People are losing friends, and more people than even say they don't have any close friends. Can we do anything about it? Or is it just the era of 'no new frie…
- 26: Where Are The Black Leaders?
I reflect on the emotional toll of witnessing another Black life lost at the hands of police - Tyre Nichols. As this downward spiral of police violence against Black people continues, where are the Black leaders we can look to? Sure we hav…
- 25: Protecting the Culture
I talk about how we should think more critically about the ways we expose Black culture in the name of satisfying an ever evolving demand for more and more content. Tweets/trends referenced in the episode: https://twitter.com/nytimes/statu…
- 24: Healing Hurts
2022 was a year of healing and growth but nobody told me that healing would hurt so much! Still, I chose me, and I'm not sorry.
- 23: So, About That Election
Reflecting on the 2022 midterm elections, my own thoughts as my term as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner comes to an end, and the fact that all these political pundits were wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wronggggg.
- 22: Mental Health & Acceptance
Therapy journey + mental health check-in: the power of acceptance. For more pods, subscribe on YouTube & iTunes (search Brittany Geneva).
- 21: Slapgate 2022
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock doesn’t mean anything when it comes to the Black community or toxic masculinity - but it does mean something. For more pods, subscribe on YouTube & iTunes (search Brittany Geneva).
- 20: Pandemic Confusion
When it comes to the pandemic, it’s time for us to shift to the phase where we stop pretending we’re protecting people and just let folks make their own decisions (originally recorded Oct 2021). For more pods, subscribe on YouTube & iTunes…
- 19: Who Will Survive in America?
[Originally recorded April 2021] In times like these it's hard to feel like any real change can be made, but after reading Charles Blow's The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto, I felt new energy and encouragement. For more pods, subs…
- 18: We Made It
Somehow, someway, against all the odds, in the face of nothing but absolute madness, we made in out of the hell that was 2020. More at brittanygeneva dot com slash blog.
- 17: Fix My Life
Even with all the false starts it's been important for me to find a good therapist because I believe in the value of mental health -- and I don't want to turn my friends into unofficial therapists (well except for one, you know who you are…
- 16: Make Me Wanna Holla
Seeing Black people being killed in the streets, often at the hands of white police officers who face no consequences, has become more than tiring. More than stressful. More than heartbreaking. We have to find a way to extend the fight bey…
- 15: Great Expectations
From people using COVID to prove friendships, to the feelings that Molly and Issa's failing friendship on Insecure seem to be bringing the forefront, it's time to talk about expectations and how some people's are way too high. Mindful Musi…
- 14: COVID Confessions
Confessions of a girl who is not dealing well with this coronavirus quarantine. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 13: Let Women Live
Even at my big age of 30 years old, I am often still dumbfounded to learn about the many creative ways in which this world conspires to oppress women and Black people. My latest revelation -- men don’t want women to have friends. Mindful M…
- 12: New Decade, Who Dis?
I fall victim to downplaying what I know and what I've accomplished and the knowledge I have. In this (slightly more explicit than usual) podcast, I talk about that ah-ha moment -- the realization that I don't need to make myself small any…
- 11: On Critiquing Black Art
If you saw Queen & Slim, you probably have thoughts on the movie. But when it comes to critiquing Black art, can we ever see things objectively? Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 10: Cancellation Policy
As I learn more about atrocities like this from companies worldwide *Carrie Bradshaw voice* I can't help but wonder, if we don't cancel, then what do we do? Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 9: I Can Tell That Love Is Fake
I've been down so long it look like up to me...I got fake people showin' fake love to me, straight up to my face. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 8: Unpopular Opinion: Money & Dating Edition
When money gets in the way of dating, you get stories like the ones I am sharing. P.S. extra cussin. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 7: Hearing Voices
Valentine's Day reflections on the voices and messages that sometimes have us all jacked up. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 6: Interracial Dating & Pro-Blackness
For some reason this question has come back to the surface in certain circles. Disregard that part about me doing a great job of sticking with my schedule. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 5: On Flaking and Ghosting
This podcast is about the perfectly well-adjusted, non-clinically-diagnosed, regular degular folks who have just come to take for granted the idea of being men and women of their word. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brit…
- 4: I Was Blind But Now I See
I realize toxic masculinity is all around me, cleverly hidden amongst the "wokeness" and "confidence" I once thought I perceived. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 3: I Do It For My Hood
If you're black and you feel threatened in black neighborhoods this episode will definitely offend you. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 2: Election Reflection
Trying to find a silver lining within the midterm election disappointment. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.
- 1: I Quit
I pulled an Issa. Mindful Musings is now Geneva Says - more at brittanygeneva dot com.