Faitth Brooks- Lets Talk Social Work, Community Organizing, Resting, and Anti-Racist Work

Happy Women's History Month! Starting the month with a bang! In this episode, I talk about the Girlboss mentality and why I personally do not subscribe to it. I share how I use to work myself to the ground to the point where I was physically abusing my body without realizing it. A full year later, I can confidently say that I do not subscribe to this lifestyle anymore. Instead, I share how I have prioritized taking a Sabbath (day of rest) every week. It has done me wonders! We also dissect why the Girlboss movement lacks particularly when it comes to intersectionality. This episode was very different for me to record, but I hope it resonates with you all!  Episode Features: What is Intersectionality? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDtnfQ9FHc The Financial Diet: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw Kimberly Foster: https://www.youtube.com/user/ForHarrietdotcom Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Hello everyone and HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Cheers to having Faitth Brooks as our first voice on the podcast for BHM. All 2020, I kept hearing "Amplify Black Voices" and that's exactly what's happening on today's episode. Faitth is a Social Worker, Community Organizer, and Anti-Racist teacher. She leads with grace and dignity and with God's provision. In today's episode, Faitth and I talked all things advocacy and what it looks like to rest after a traumatic 2020! Tune in if you want to be enlighted. SO BLESSED to have Faitth on the podcast today! Stay Connected with Faitth: Faitth’s Website: https://www.faitthbrooks.com/ Faitth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faitthb/?hl=en Melanated Faith Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melanated-faith/id1483872645 Other Links from Faitth: https://linktr.ee/faitthb Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Hello everyone, this week we have special guest, Phoebe Arevalo on The Locals Podcast! We talked all about her current journey with studying for the LSAT, Law School, and how she balances her studies with having a social life! In addition, we also shared some BIG NEWS! The Locals Podcast is creating a Monthly Book Club! Our goal for this is to create community with you all through the power of books! Phoebe and I will be reading The Language of Flowers for the first pick (February's Book Club choice). Make sure to grab your book in time and start reading with us during the month of February!  Connect with Phoebe: Phoebe’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/phebo_15/ Phoebe’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL097IYbhAZ-hVPp2pKUgFg Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Hi everyone! Welcome to The Locals Podcast with Allison Weaver! I am so glad you are here. In this episode I had my fellow aerie ambassador Kimmy Smith or better known as wovenandwicker on Instagram to talk all things living with a Chronic Illness! Kimmy shares her journey with Addison's disease & Lupus. I cant recommend this episode enough, its informative, relatable, and extremely inspiring. Make sure to give this podcast a rate and review if you enjoyed!  Stay connected with Kimmy: Kimmy’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/wovenandwicker/ Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Locals Podcast, today we have special guest Emma Nguyen! In this episode, Emma and I had the chance to chit chat about her living in a new city, transferring colleges, getting her bachelors in 3 years, and sharing all our favorite coffee shops. I am so happy that I finally brought one of my closest friends onto the podcast because our conversations are always SO meaningful! If you enjoy, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! Sending you all lots of love this week! Stay connected with Emma: Emma’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/emmz__/ Emma’s Coffee IG: https://www.instagram.com/oatsmahgoat/ Emma’s Dog Tofu IG: https://www.instagram.com/tofu.oodle/ Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Hi everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Locals Podcast. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling refreshed for this new year! In today's episode I shared 5 intentional ways I will be making 2021 a good year. Although I am walking into 2021 slowly and with a sense of uncertainty; I am still hopeful. Please enjoy this 23 minute episode and review the podcast if you feel inclined!  Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Welcome back to another episode of The Locals Podcast, this week I had the amazing opportunity of interviewing Blythe Hill the founder of Dressember to talk about human trafficking and ethical fashion. Dressember is a fashion challenge that occurs every December where fellow advocates dress in either a tie or dress to help spread awareness while fundraising. This episode is inspiring and thought provoking all at the same time. Please take the time to look at the Dressember social network channels! Also, please consider donating to the link below.  *Donate to end human trafficking here*: https://dressember2020.funraise.org/fundraiser/allison-weaver Stay connected with Allison:  Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

In this weeks episode, I have a VERY special guest, Hailey Lynaugh on the podcast. Hailey created the podcast cover art along with many of the graphics you see on the instagram feed. We finally sat down to talk about her creative & academic life! This episode is great for people wanting to go to UCLA or just to hear 2 friends banter about college life! Such a conversational episode but one you'll resonate to heavily! Make sure to rate, review and subscribe!  If you are looking for podcast cover art or anything art related  check out Hailey's art account: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Welcome back to another episode! This week I am doing a Solo episode sharing 5 Uncomfortable Truths I've Been Learning this year. This is a very heart to heart episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did recording it! Totally inspired by Dom Roberts with this episode! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/

Welcome to season 2 of The Locals Podcast. Today, we recorded with Kaelyn Apple better known as The Red Head Academic on Youtube. We had such a great conversation about academia and her recent embarkment at Yale University pursing a PhD in History and African American Studies. This episode is a MUST listen, if you're looking for some academic push to persevere through this COVID remote instruction. You can listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play, & more! Stay connected with Kaleyn Apple: Kalyen IG: https://www.instagram.com/theredheadacademic/ Kalyen’s Consulting: https://kaelynapple.com/links/ The RedHead Academic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllThatBrulee Stay connected with Allison: Allison’s personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonweavr/ Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalspodcast/ Podcast Art/ Image by: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhobby/ Podcast Intro/Tune: https://www.instagram.com/thompson.camp/ Podcast Audio Producer: https://www.instagram.com/twila.la/