Do it Yo Damn Self!

Do it Yo Damn Self! is a podcast that explores the movers and shakers of history and today’s world who never took no for an answer. Author Jaida Taylor discusses everything from music, to tv, to literature and the people who did it themselves, their way!

Fill Your Cup: Conversation w/ Kim Lindo

Peace & blessings! Today I'm talking with licensed Social Worker, Kim Lindo, about what self-care really looks like for 9 to 5 grinders in 2022! Enjoy this special interview episode!* Follow Kim on Instagram: @kk_lindo For more info on counseling services: @2hands2help or www.2hands2help.com Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat!

03-06
21:46

Main Character Energy: A Solo Travel Conversation w/ Kendra Ashanti

Peace & blessings! Today I'm talking with my sister, Kendra Ashanti about solo travel as a young Black woman. Kendra's story is a must listen! *I'm on hiatus next week, so enjoy this special interview episode!* Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat! Keep up with Kendra on Instagram: @TheKendraAshanti

02-14
22:29

Pull Up in the Sri Lanka

In defense of Onika Tanya Maraj — we don't deserve! When you interview Celinè Dion, do you ask her about Summer Walker? Nicki deserves the same respect. Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat! For exclusive content, visit: www.jaidataylor.com

02-05
21:53

The Photograph

Peace & blessings, y'all! This week, I'm getting into the film The Photograph, in honor of Black History Month and Valentine's Day coming up! What did you think of this film? I have thoughts! Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat! www.jaidataylor.com

01-30
28:28

Nuance

Peace & blessings! This week we're talking refusing poor violence (buy the damn coffee!!!), critical race theory, Mitch McConnell said what he said, and Women of The Movement. *Explicit language* Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat! For more info on Deception Book 1: Imani, visit https://jaidataylor.com/deceptionseries

01-25
29:39

Accountability Partners

Peace & blessings! This week is all about growth, change, and perspective! With so much going on around us, it's extremely difficult for a creative to get any peace out in these streets! So, how do we go about allowing ourselves to grow without burning out in the process? I'm venting. Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat! For more info on Deception Book 1: Imani, visit https://jaidataylor.com/deceptionseries Shoutout to: @KendraAshanti & @TheNapMinistry!

01-16
24:43

His Momma Named him Omarion, I'mma Call him Omarion

Peace & blessings! HAPPY NEW YEAR, I'm BACK! We're talking about Omarion out here doing it for Lil Saint in these streets, the trash responses to Ari Lennox in Ghana (6:06), and how And Just Like That is trying to right what Sex and the City got wrong (14:22). Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat! For more info on Deception Book 1: Imani, visit https://jaidataylor.com/deceptionseries

01-10
25:00

Yesterday in Harlem

Peace & blessings! We're talking BOOK TALK this week, as I give a lowdown on my plot & getting rejected! Also, saving money is wack and how to say no gracefully. (15:00) Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat! https://jaidataylor.com

08-14
28:45

Gentrification of Weed

Peace & blessings! Welcome to season 2! Starting off talking about how sports is a MESS right now, but the book draft is done! Norwegian Women's Beach Handball team (8:00), THC vs CBD in weed (15:00.) Follow @TheJaidaTaylor on all 'lat!

08-07
26:32

Juneing Again

Peace & blessings! Rounding out my two episode week talking about centering yourself, and not the good kind! Discussing the new seasons of The Handmaid's Tale (3:35) and Pose (14:08). **SPOILERS** Enjoy! @TheJaidaTaylor on all 'lat!

05-08
26:10

FKA's

Peace & blessings! In this episode, I'm back on regular timing talking about Amazon's Them and why we need to leave Black trauma porn in 2020 (3:28), and Beyonce' (again) now reinvented to Harmonies from the Hive (11:40). Enjoy! @TheJaidaTaylor on all 'lat!

05-06
22:28

White Money

I'm back! This week I'm chatting about the Method Man & Redman Verzuz and getting that White Money (6:55), celebrating the 5 year anniversary of Beyoncé's Lemonade and LIVE music (17:48), Good Trouble is the best show you're not watching and the White shit from this week (26:14), The Nickelodeon Orange Years documentary and how much I miss Black shows! (38:17). Enjoy!

04-24
50:18

Depression Naps

This week I'm talking about entrepreneurship and needing to take naps during the day to get by!

04-02
23:45

Never Can Say Goodbye

In this episode, I discuss the book Homegoing and the sacrifices others have made (3:35), the Aretha Franklin Genius series and how damn good it was (8:44), and Tina Turner bids us farewell on her own terms (25:06.) Enjoy!  IG: @TheJaidaTaylor

03-26
29:04

Snubs & Subs

Jaida does a DIYDS awards show to right the Grammys' wrongs!

03-20
27:19

The Damn Sequel

The British Crown is racist (that's news?), Coming 2 America, Sista Souljah's Life After Death, and the trouble with sequels.

03-13
22:54

The Damn Pilot

In the very first episode, Jaida discusses the IBFA, an organization doing it their damn selves calling out Black Lives Matter.

03-06
23:31

Do it Yo Damn Self! Trailer

Do it Yo Damn Self! is a podcast that explores the movers and shakers of history and today’s world who never took no for an answer. Author Jaida Taylor discusses everything from music, to tv, to literature and the people who did it themselves, their way!

03-05
00:36

Replay: Snubs & Subs

Peace & blessings! Enjoy this replay of my DIYDS Grammy's re-do! Follow @thejaidataylor on all 'lat!

03-13
27:19

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