Oakland Girl LIVE: The Podcast

Welcome to another powerful episode of Oakland Girl Live! Podcast, with host Shanita Perdomo and co-host Avia Thomas.This week, we’re joined by ChiAurelia Spencer, whose story is rooted in purpose, resilience, and the commitment to pouring back into the community. ChiAurelia shares her journey and the experiences that helped shape the mindset she carries today.Growing up, ChiAurelia learned early that life’s challenges can either define you or develop you. Through perseverance, faith, and determination, she chose to turn obstacles into lessons and opportunities for growth. Her story reflects the power of self-awareness, personal development, and understanding that your journey can become a guide for others.Throughout the conversation, ChiAurelia speaks about the importance of community, mentorship, and helping the next generation recognize their potential. She shares how the lessons she’s learned along the way have inspired her to uplift others and create spaces where people can grow, heal, and move forward with purpose.Today, she continues to lead by example—showing that when you invest in yourself and your community, you create lasting impact. Her story is honest, inspiring, and grounded in the belief that growth and transformation are always possible.Tune in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for another Oakland story. And if you’re from Oakland and want to be a guest, email us at oaklandgirllive@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @OaklandGirlLive.

Welcome to another unforgettable episode of Oakland Girl Live! Podcast, with host Shanita Perdomo and co-host Avia Thomas.This week, we sit down with Jessica Morton, who shares something she told us no one had ever asked her before — her story.Raised in the Acorn neighborhood of West Oakland by a single mother, Jessica longed for consistency and a real childhood. Growing up with her mother and stepfather, she tried to be a normal kid alongside her peers at Havenscourt Middle School, but life behind closed doors was far from normal.Jessica opens up about enduring repeated sexual abuse, rape, and betrayal, only to be further ostracized from her innocence and her family when she tried to survive it. Her story is raw, painful, and powerful — a testimony of what so many endure in silence.Listen in. This is one you won’t forget.Tune in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for another Oakland story. And if you’re from Oakland and want to be a guest, email us at oaklandgirllive@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @OaklandGirlLive!

Welcome to another powerful episode of Oakland Girl Live! Podcast, with host Shanita Perdomo and co-host Avia Thomas.This week, we’re joined by Tajanee “Tajee” Simmons, a true crown jewel of the Town. Tajee takes us on her journey growing up in Oakland, California, starting at Castlemont where much of her early life felt chaotic and almost took a turn for the worst. Surrounded by challenges that could have defined her future, Tajee made a different choice.With the help of her community, she graduated high school, went on to college, and began the intentional work of breaking generational curses and healing from them. Today, she stands as an example for her family and her community, proving that cycles can be broken and new legacies can be built. Her story is honest, inspiring, and deeply Oakland.Tune in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for another Oakland story. And if you’re from Oakland and want to be a guest, email us at oaklandgirllive@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @OaklandGirlLive!

Welcome to episode two of Oakland Girl Live! Podcast, with host Shanita Perdomo and co-host Avia Thomas. This week, we’re joined by Brian Darensburg, who takes us on a raw journey through his past and present in Oakland. Brian shares how, as a youth, he sought respect and how today, he’s found a new path, dedicating his life to Jesus Christ and becoming a role model for his sons. His stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for another Oakland story. And if you’re from Oakland and want to be a guest, email us at oaklandgirllive@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @OaklandGirlLive!

Welcome to the first episode of Oakland Girl Live! Podcast, with host Shanita Perdomo and co-host Avia Thomas, where we spotlight the powerful stories of people from Oakland, "The Town". In this debut episode, we sit down with Shaunice Murphy, who shares her incredible journey—surviving separation, hardship, and rebuilding her life in Oakland. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode, and if you’re from Oakland and want to share your story, reach out at oaklandgirllive@gmail.com. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @OaklandGirlLive!