The Melanin Unicorn Podcast
Welcome to the Melanin Unicorn podcast. A dynamic and thought-provoking show that will take us all on a journey of exploration, inspiration, and enlightenment. I am dedicated to celebrating Black women's power, resilience, and unapologetic brilliance.
Episodes
35 episodes
When God Closes Doors To Protect Your Purpose
What if the goodbye that shattered you was the very thing that saved you? We open a tender conversation about how God sometimes protects our purpose by closing doors we were too afraid to shut. From friendships that dimmed our light to romances...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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21:29
When Something is For You, You Will Have Great Peace
The loudest guidance isn’t always the truest. We dive into the difference between what looks right on paper and what feels right in your body, and we name peace as the most reliable compass for decisions, relationships, and purpose. Through a c...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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11:28
You're Worthy of Love, Honor, Respect and Success
You’ve been told to hustle for your value. Today, we flip that script and root into a deeper truth: you were born worthy, and no metric, milestone, or opinion can grant or revoke what you already are. Kerry guides a grounded journey from extern...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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17:48
What’s For You Will Not Miss You
Stuck in the loop of “everyone else is ahead” while your plans stall? We get candid about the mantra that pulls us back to center: what’s for you will not miss you. Together we unpack how to trust timing, quiet the comparison trap, and move wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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17:17
I Used to Have Designer Luggage Filled With Baggage
What if the stories you replay are quietly stealing the best parts of today? We’re talking about the weight of the past—how even “designer luggage” can look good from the outside while draining energy, clarity, and joy. Together, we name why we...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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16:17
Speak Life: A Guided Affirmation Session
Your voice can change your day. We dive into a guided affirmation flow built to lift your mood, quiet doubt, and center you in purpose, using clear, present-tense statements that support growth, gratitude, and resilience. From setting a calm sp...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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8:02
How To Receive Praise Without Shrinking
When was the last time a compliment made you squirm instead of smile? We’re digging into the compliment conundrum—why kind words can feel uncomfortable, how cultural conditioning shapes our reactions, and what it takes to receive praise with gr...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:55
Love And Grief, Side By Side
Love doesn’t disappear when a life ends; it changes form, echoes through memory, and asks us to carry it with care. Kerry opens her heart about losing her brother, tracing the messy, holy overlap where grief and devotion meet. From hospital roo...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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18:34
Your Power Influences Every Room You Walk Into
Ready to change how a room responds to you—without forcing it? Kerry breaks down a simple, human approach to influence that starts before you cross the threshold and lasts long after you say goodbye. From reading energy to shaping your entrance...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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17:39
From Words to Touch: Making Love Languages Work for You
What if your love is getting lost in translation? We break down the five love languages—words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch—and show how small shifts in how we give and receive care can chang...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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14:22
What You Speak is Who You Will Become
Words aren’t just noise—they’re instructions your brain follows. We explore how everyday self-talk quietly wires your beliefs, steers your choices, and shapes the results you see at work, in business, and in relationships. From the first breath...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:27
Prayer or Worry: Choose Your Path
Have you ever caught yourself praying about a situation only to spend the next few hours obsessively worrying about it? That spiritual tug-of-war is the focus of this heartfelt episode where we explore the fundamental incompatibility between pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:12
It's Time For Black Women to Live Without Permission or Apology
What does it truly mean for Black women to thrive without apology? When 92% of us stood together in November 2024, we weren't just making a political statement—we were declaring our collective worth in a society that has long expected our labor...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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19:14
Are You Ready For Love?
What does it truly mean to be ready for love? Not the casual swipe-right connections or comfortable situationships, but the real, aligned, soul-nourishing love that sees all of you?Many of us claim we want authentic love while unconscio...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:34
Black Women Thriving in 2025 and Beyond
The entrepreneurial landscape is shifting dramatically as Black women take their rightful place at the forefront of business innovation and wealth creation. This transformative episode of the Melanin Unicorn podcast explores how Black women are...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:15
Tech's Hidden Powerhouses: How Black Women Are Creating Their Own Tables
When less than 3% of the tech workforce looks like us, every Black woman in technology is both a pioneer and a revolution. Though Silicon Valley wasn't built with us in mind, we're transforming it through sheer brilliance, determination, and a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:07
Behind the Mic
A new chapter begins! Season Two of the Melanin Unicorn Podcast drops this Monday, and I couldn't be more excited to reconnect with my tribe after our hiatus.This season comes with a transformative mindset shift that changed everything ...
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Season 2
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3:33
Melanin Unicorn Returns
Guess what? The Melanin Unicorn is galloping back into your podcast feed! After what feels like forever, Season 2 drops Monday, and the excitement is palpable. This return journey hasn't been easy, but it's been worth every step to reconnect wi...
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Season 2
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2:58
Recognizing the Different Faces of "Quiet"
Have you ever felt the weight of silence, mistaking it for peace, only to discover it's a shroud for unrest? This week on the Melanin Unicorn Podcast, we unpack the powerful words of Amanda Gorman, whose poetry transcends mere verses to become ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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6:38
Staying Your Course
Ever felt like you're juggling a million things and the balls just keep getting thrown at you? Well, you're not alone. Welcome to the Melanin Unicorn Podcast, where this week, I, Kerry, become your guide through the storm of life's challenges. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:59
The Art of Celebrating Wins
This week's Melanin Unicorn Podcast is beaming with pride as we celebrate the achievements of the trailblazing Dr. Ayanna Howard. As the new Dean of the Ohio State University College of Engineering, her journey from the head of Georgia Tech's S...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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4:33
Manifesting Your Reality: The Power of Affirmations and Embracing Your True Self
Dive headfirst into the realm of unlimited potential as we unveil the transformative power of manifesting and rewriting our personal stories. I'll guide you through the art of turning your innermost desires into your external reality, not t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:43
Turning Failure Into Your Success Story and the Magic of Resilience
Oprah Winfrey's words resonated with me as I found myself at a crossroads, her wisdom a beacon in the haze of failure. This week on the Melanin Unicorn Podcast, we celebrate the iconic Oprah and bask in the renewed magic of 'The Color Purple,' ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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5:56
Courage Over Complacency
I once stood at a crossroads, comfort in one hand, fearless ambition in the other. This episode is a testament to that journey, an intimate exploration of choosing courage over the easy seduction of complacency, especially pertinent to my fello...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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14:42