This episode was in the vault for like a year (sorry y'all...), but it was so much fun! We talked about activism, engaging with art, and the idea of separation from the artist, and a bunch of other stuff! Also I hope you like the pun.

In this episode, Destiny Kristina talks with author Hayley Dennings about her new book, writing for yourself versus for others, the vampire craze, and more.

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In this episode, Destiny and special guest Miniya discuss self-image/confidence in predominantly white spaces, dating in college, friendships, and being Black in entertainment. There are also some singing bits. And a little ASMR. If you want to support the podcast, follow on Instagram (@melanatedandeducatedpodcast), check out the website (www.destinykristina.com), give positive ratings on streaming platforms, and continue to listen to episodes!

In this episode, Destiny and Ava talk about life post graduation, preparing for college, movies, books, TV, and more. Note that this episode was recorded over half a year ago, so it goes without saying, especially now that they're both in college, that their opinions have changed in some ways as they've learned more about themselves and the world. Still, hopefully you enjoy this episode!

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In this episode, Destiny talks to Lily Joy Winder, an activist, actress, and student about the power of your voice, showing grace to yourself and others, evolving beliefs, the importance of representation, and more.

Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual violence and assault.