//podcastplus.net/feed/weneedtotalk~84bea543 #WeNeedToTalk is hosted by singer 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. Fri, 01 May 2026 13:48:25 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Season_7-Diane_Hale.mp3?dest-id=1099739 On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda chats with her mom about parenting and the current education system. As a retired educator and academic counselor Diane Hale provides her perspective and some nuggets of knowledge. Enjoy this endearing conversation between mother and daughter.    Follow #WeNeedToTalk on Instagram. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!  Tue, 16 May 2023 02:39:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Season_7-Diane_Hale.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Season_7-_Return.mp3?dest-id=1099739 We are back to finish up Season 7 of #WeNeedToTalk.    8 more episodes to round out this season of the podcast!   Follow Malynda on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook: @malyndahale #WeNeedToTalk- @weneedtotalkthepodast Mon, 08 May 2023 14:30:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Season_7-_Return.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Break.mp3?dest-id=1099739 We will be taking a few months off and will return with a great summer series of conversations and a brand new season in the fall!   Thank you for your support! Make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share! Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:02:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Break.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/Brittany_Hammond.mp3?dest-id=1099739 On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk Malynda chats with Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Fitness Writer Brittany Hammond.   They discuss what culture within the fitness industry how it affects the Black community, and how racial discrimination can show up in the gym environment. They aslo discuss solutions, the role of corporations and lack of access to healthier lifestyles.    Follow Malynda on Twitter and Instagram- @malyndahale and on tiktok- @malyndahaleofficial     Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/Brittany_Hammond.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Presidents_Day.mp3?dest-id=1099739 #WeNeedToTalk will return next week! Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:36:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Presidents_Day.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-_Anastasia_Washington.mp3?dest-id=1099739 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 Polic... Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-_Anastasia_Washington.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Rob_Young.mp3?dest-id=1099739 To kick off Black History Month Malynda site down with musician, filmmaker and activist Rob Young. The two talk about his committment to social issues, his organization Excus my accent and his advocacy for Deported Veterans.  Rob Young is an award-winning filmmaker, music artist, social entrepreneur, and humanitarian from Tacoma Washington. As the CEO of Young World Media and founder of Excuse My Accent and CEO of Dream Roots Creative, he focuses on creating platforms that invoke change through music and film, while spearheading inner cultural non-profit inititiatives.   Born and raised in Tacoma Washington to a family who owned the largest African art museum in the North West covering Africans from the diaspora, social entrepreneurialism, advocacy and the talent of writing thought-provoking lyrics is a birthright.   Follw Malynda Instagram & Twitter- @malyndahale | TikTok- @malyndahaleofficial INSTAGRAM | @officialrobyoung TIKTOK| @youngworldmedia YOUTUBE | @robyoungmusic ... Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-Rob_Young.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-MLK.mp3?dest-id=1099739 Today we celebrate the legacy of a man committed to change. Committed to truly making the world a better place. A man who at one point was considered to be the most hated man in America. Malynda gives updates on #WeNeedToTalk and reflects on MLK's legacy. For tickets to MLK Fulfilling the Dream for our Children please visit: www.fccla.org/mlk Follow Malynda on Instagram & Twitter- @malyndahale Facebook: @malyndahaleofficial Visit her website: www.malyndahale.com   Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-MLK.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/Rabbi_Noah_Farkas.mp3?dest-id=1099739 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. No... Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/Rabbi_Noah_Farkas.mp3?dest-id=1099739 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-_CHas_Jackson.mp3?dest-id=1099739 On this episode of #WeNeedToTalk, Malynda talks with TV writer, Chas Jackson. They chat about how his path led him to be a writer on the television show Grown-ish, the adversity he faced as a Black male writer and achieving his dreams, the struggle of being a diversity hire versus being hired because you're qualified, and the importance of being able to tell authentic stories from the Black experience.  Chas is an award-winning slam poet from the Bay Area. After completing his studies in Writing for Television at UCLA he lived in Cameroon West Africa creating original content for MTN telecommunications. Chas wroteor the award-winning web series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl starring Issa Rae. He was a Napa Valley Writers Fiction Fellow as well as an Official Selection in the New York Television Festival’s first script competition. He went on to win a development deal from the competition with One X Studios in 2016. Last year he was selected for the 2021 Disney Writers Fellowship. Chas most r... Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://chrt.fm/track/BA6EA2/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/weneedtotalkthepodcast/WeNeedToTalk-_CHas_Jackson.mp3?dest-id=1099739