Raised By Her Podcast

Raised By Her is a mother–daughter podcast exploring the lessons, love, and lived experiences passed down through generations. Hosts Ro Nita and Donnica share honest, intergenerational conversations about womanhood, identity, family, and leadership - and the wisdom we inherit (and sometimes challenge). Part humor and all heart, Raised By Her is a reminder that every generation has something to teach—and that the stories that raise us continue to shape who we become. Join our email list to stay up to date on the latest: https://stats.sender.net/forms/erkGRk/view

Raised By Her Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Donnica & Ro Nita, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Donnica & Ro Nita hosts Raised By Her Podcast, a society show with 61 episodes published.

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  Macklemore & Ed Sheeran, Jasmin Crockett, Trump v. Joyce Beatty

  Sep 22, 20261h 2m

  Spot toxic workplaces before you sign, dissect Jasmine Crockett’s Chris Brown backlash, and unpack Meghan Markle's UK return. Corporate job offers often disguise toxic management with casual office perks like free pizza, while true career stability hinges on executive retention, family leave policies, and transparent advancement paths. Navigating modern work culture demands vetting employers just as aggressively as they screen candidates. At the same time, cultural and political institutions face an unprecedented accountability crisis across the entertainment landscape. From Capitol Hill to global stadium tours, public figures are navigating sharp controversies. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faces national scrutiny for entering Chris Brown into the Congressional Record, while Macklemore’s sudden tour removal reveals how private venue owners leverage economic pressure against artist expression. Meanwhile, the Emmy Awards see a historic 40% decline in diverse nominations, and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK reignites fierce debate around royal security protocols and personal privacy. Examining these moments reveals the cost of neutrality, the realities of institutional bias, and the necessity of owning your voice in hostile environments. What You'll Learn: The 5 Reverse-Interview Questions: Exactly what to ask a potential manager to expose high turnover and culture rot before accepting an offer. The Crockett-Brown Controversy: Why an unvetted voter-registration photo op ignited nationwide criticism over accountability and political judgment. The Cost of Silence in 2026: How the walkout on Ed Sheeran’s tour exposed the collapse of neutrality when corporate interests silence artists. Meghan Markle’s UK Security Fallout: Why a single group chat leak forced royal protocol shifts and what it reveals about public privacy. Partner Spotlight: PureMD MedSpa Ready to look refreshed—not overdone? PureMD MedSpa offers personalized, results-driven treatments using advanced technology designed to smooth, tighten, and enhance your natural look. Raised By Her listeners receive $100 off their first treatment. To claim your credit, text RAISED100 to 855-978-7363 then book your consultation online at puremdmedspa.com. New episodes every week. Honest conversations between mother and daughter on family, womanhood, and navigating life across generations. Speaking, partnerships, and press: raisedbyherpodcast@gmail.com Like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the conversation. ✨ BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: Support the show and submit your own listener letters: https://www.patreon.com/RaisedByHerPodcast Instagram: / raisedbyherpodcast Facebook: / raisedbyherpodcast Follow us on TikTok: ‪@RaisedByHerPodcast‬ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Live Show Recap & 90 Years of Family Legacy 02:22 - Reading Your Comments: Why Did I Get Married 3 Debate 06:45 - The Jasmine Crockett & Chris Brown Backlash Explained 13:23 - Joyce Beatty vs. Trump: The Fight for the Kennedy Center 20:10 - Macklemore Dropped: The Real Cost of Free Speech on Tour 27:14 - PureMD Med Spa: Skincare & Wellness Strategies 28:16 - Meghan Markle’s Leaked Chat & The Royal Security Crisis 36:53 - Emmy Awards Diversity Drop: 40% Decline & Industry Backslide 48:19 - Nia Long’s Walk of Fame Star & Navigating Hollywood 51:36 - Listener Letter: Seeking a 401(k), Not Free Pizza 53:35 - How to Vet a Company's Culture Before Accepting an Offer 56:58 - The Exact Questions to Ask Your Future Manager 59:02 - Negotiating From Power: Final Career Advice Send us Fan Mail

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  Colin Kaepernick vs Jay-Z, Tyler Perry, Stephen A Smith Backlash, 9/11

  Sep 15, 20261h 5m

  Did Jay-Z sell out Colin Kaepernick? We break down the NFL Roc Nation deal, Tyler Perry’s new film, and influencer etiquette. Culture, corporate loyalty, and personal sacrifice collide when public figures choose between commercial success and frontline activism. Examining Colin Kaepernick’s recent reflections on Jay-Z’s Roc Nation NFL partnership exposes the persistent tension between institutional change from within and unapologetic protest from the outside. That same tension between surface-level optics and real substance spills over into popular entertainment. Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again? hit number one on Netflix, yet its rapid production timeline sparks questions about whether mainstream media trivializes generational marriage trauma and relationship infidelity for laughs instead of delivering genuine emotional accountability. Meanwhile, physical spaces face their own modern dilemma. From credential rollbacks at the US Open to disruptive ring lights invading offline community book clubs, organizations are wrestling with where creator culture ends and basic public etiquette begins. When personal branding steamrolls shared community norms, setting strict boundaries becomes a necessity. What You'll Learn: The Protest vs. Profit Divide: Why Colin Kaepernick viewed Jay-Z’s courtesy call as a calculated PR maneuver rather than true solidarity. The Tyler Perry Critique: How rapid-fire production schedules strip character development from complex Black love stories. The 27-Hour Ground Zero Miracle: Key reflections on survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan and the release of hidden environmental records. The Creator Boundary Blueprint: Step-by-step methods to protect local community groups from disruptive content creators. Partner Spotlight: PureMD MedSpa : Ready to look refreshed—not overdone? PureMD MedSpa offers personalized, results-driven treatments using advanced technology designed to smooth, tighten, and enhance your natural look. Raised By Her listeners receive $100 off their first treatment. To claim your credit, text RAISED100 to 855-978-7363 then book your consultation online at puremdmedspa.com. New episodes every week. Honest conversations between mother and daughter on family, womanhood, and navigating life across generations. Speaking, partnerships, and press: raisedbyherpodcast@gmail.com Like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the conversation. ✨ BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: Support the show and submit your own listener letters: https://www.patreon.com/RaisedByHerPodcast Instagram: / raisedbyherpodcast Facebook: / raisedbyherpodcast Follow us on TikTok: ‪@RaisedByHerPodcast‬ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Stephen A. Smith Backlash: Answering the Critics 09:03 - Did Jay-Z Betray Colin Kaepernick and the NFL Protest? 15:04 - Inside the Tense Phone Call Between Kaepernick & Jay-Z 21:30 - Can Social Justice & Billion-Dollar Business Coexist? 24:13 - Arthur Ashe & Civil Rights: Protesting on the Front Lines 27:38 - Why the US Open Is Banning Disruptive Influencers 33:08 - Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married 3: Honest Reaction 37:32 - The Danger of Rushing 4-Day Film Shoots 41:33 - Are Toxic Relationship Tropes Being Normalized? 47:52 - 25 Years Later: The Unsealed Ground Zero Toxicity Reports 54:27 - Angel in the Rubble: Surviving 27 Hours Under the Towers 57:42 - Listener Letter: My Quiet Book Swap Was Invaded by a Ring Light 1:00:19 - The Exact Playbook to Set Boundaries with Content Creators Send us Fan Mail

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  1 Year Later: Reacting to Our Very First Podcast Episode!

  Sep 8, 20261h 16m

  We made it to one year! Ro Nita and Donnica react live to their very first episode of Raised by Her to see what held up. The Semantic Show Notes One year ago, mother-daughter duo Ro Nita and Donica sat down to record the very first episode of Raised by Her. In this special one-year anniversary episode, they pull up the archives for an unfiltered commentary and reaction to where it all began. From laughing at old graphics and early on-mic habits to auditing their unfiltered takes on family, marriage, and life transitions, this retrospective tracks twelve months of real growth. Watching their premiere back in real time, the hosts revisit major turning points: trading fast-paced careers in Washington, D.C., and New York for Dayton, Ohio, navigating the realities of midsize Midwestern living, and setting uncompromising domestic boundaries in year one of marriage. The reaction sparks renewed debate on their biggest generational divide—whether paying off your own graduate school debt builds essential character or creates an unnecessary financial bottleneck. Blending anniversary reflections, candid hindsight, and enduring wisdom from family matriarch Rosa Hawes, this special looks back at the foundations that shaped the show and what lies ahead for year two. What You'll Learn The Episode 1 Autopsy: Reacting to original footage, early production quirks, and how the podcast evolved over 52 weeks. The Relocation Reality Check: Assessing whether moving back home from DC was worth the culture shock and infrastructure trade-offs one year later. The Marriage Precedent Re-evaluated: Why their early take on refusing traditional domestic roles remains their most requested relationship rule. The Graduate Debt Clash: Re-examining the Boomer vs. Millennial battleground over paying for law school and finding purpose over a paycheck. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Celebrating 1 Year of Raised by Her! 00:49 - Reacting Live to Our Very First Episode 01:14 - Old Logos & First Episode Nerves: The Hindsight Review 02:49 - Episode 1 Flashback: Leaving DC for Dayton, Ohio 07:31 - The Cooking Confession: Non-Traditional Marriage Roles 10:13 - Our Best Relationship Take: The First-Year Marriage Rul 15:10 - Midsize City Life: 1 Year Later, Did Our Opinions Change? 24:05 - Re-Watching Our Advice: Why You Must Leave Your Hometown 27:00 - The Direct Flight Battle: Midsize Transit Frustrations 33:23 - The Reality of Diversity and Segregation in the Midwest 42:20 - Reacting to the Spelman Decision: Why Atlanta Was Critical 47:28 - The Dual-World Parenting Strategy: HBCU vs. PWI Spaces 1:00:26 - The Law School Debt Clash: Do We Still Disagree 1 Year Later? 1:07:01 - Career Truths: Chasing Purpose vs. High Salaries 1:12:54 - Matriarch Rosa Hawes: The Core Legacy Behind the Podcast 1:13:44 - Wrapping the Reaction: Looking Forward to Year 2 New episodes every week. Honest conversations between mother and daughter on family, womanhood, and navigating life across generations. Speaking, partnerships, and press: raisedbyherpodcast@gmail.com Like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the conversation. ✨ BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: Support the show and submit your own listener letters: https://www.patreon.com/RaisedByHerPodcast Instagram: / raisedbyherpodcast Facebook: / raisedbyherpodcast Follow us on TikTok: ‪@RaisedByHerPodcast‬ Send us Fan Mail

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  Raven-Symoné's "Colorblind" Take + The $1.3M Fake NFL Scammer

  Sep 8, 20261h 5m

  How a fake NFL star scammed 26 women out of $1.3M using AI, plus hot takes on Raven-Symoné and Gloria Steinem's legacy. Modern deception has evolved past simple fake social media profiles. When an alleged grifter engineered a counterfeit NFL career using AI-curated search results, staged contract signings, and an 18-year-old "financial advisor" to fleece dozens of women out of $1.3 million, he exposed how automated search feeds real-world financial devastation. Mother-daughter co-hosts Ro Nita and Donnica dissect this multi-state romance scam, sharing non-negotiable tactics for verifying potential partners offline before emotional trust blinds personal judgment. The dialogue turns to cultural ownership and erasure as the hosts examine Raven-Symoné’s resurfaced statements regarding colorblindness, analyzing why attempting to exist as "colorless" creates an identity deficit that discounts historical context. Commemorating their one-year podcast milestone, the hosts also reflect on the passing of civil rights and feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem, detailing tangible legal victories like personal banking autonomy and independent mortgage approvals. To wrap up, Ro Nita answers a listener inquiry with core maternal wisdom: true peace requires valuing forgiveness over the stubborn urge to be right. What You'll Learn: The AI Dating Trap: Why automated search snippets and verified-looking social profiles can no longer be trusted, plus the exact offline steps to confirm someone's background. The Cost of "Colorblindness": Why Raven-Symoné’s viral comments fall flat and why representation cannot simply be scrubbed from cultural artifacts. The Tangible Wins of Second-Wave Feminism: The financial and legal rights modern women take for granted that Gloria Steinem and Black civil rights leaders fought to establish. Forgiveness as Protection: A grounded intergenerational blueprint for releasing grudges without losing personal boundaries. Partner Spotlight: PureMD MedSpa Ready to look refreshed—not overdone? PureMD MedSpa offers personalized, results-driven treatments using advanced technology designed to smooth, tighten, and enhance your natural look. Raised By Her listeners receive $100 off their first treatment. To claim your credit, text RAISED100 to 855-978-7363 then book your consultation online at puremdmedspa.com. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Celebrating 1 Year of Raised by Her & College Football Kickoff 03:17 - Kenya Moore, Plastic Surgery Trends & Aging Gracefully 06:45 - Naomi Osaka’s Allen Iverson Homage & US Open Style Statements 11:13 - Disruptive Influencers vs. Traditional Tennis Court Etiquette 14:16 - FIBA Women’s World Cup: The Global Boom in Women’s Basketball 16:09 - Stephen A. Smith, Jemele Hill & Accountability in Sports Media 20:07 - The $1.3M Fake NFL Player Scam: How AI Conned 26 Women 28:16 - Red Flags in Real Time: How Women Spot Scams Before It's Too Late 36:14 - Raven-Symoné’s "Colorless" Comments & The Identity Crisis Debate 46:20 - Gloria Steinem’s True Legacy: Banking Rights, Ms. Magazine & Shirley Chisholm 55:21 - Listener Letter: The Maternal Advice on Forgiveness We Now Live By 1:03:19 - Anniversary Reflections & What’s Next for the Podcast New episodes every week. Honest conversations between mother and daughter on family, womanhood, and navigating life across generations. Speaking, partnerships, and press: raisedbyherpodcast@gmail.com Like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the conversation. ✨ BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: Support the show and submit your own listener letters: https://www.patreon.com/RaisedByHerPodcast Instagram: / raisedbyherpodcast Facebook: / raisedbyherpodcast Follow us on TikTok: ‪@RaisedByHerPodcast‬ Send us Fan Mail

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  Remembering Dolly Parton, Target Outrage (Again?!) & Kenya Moore's Transformation

  Aug 31, 20261h 17m

  Dolly Parton’s real legacy, corporate accountability breakdowns, and why choosing a soft life honors your elders. Generational expectations, corporate blunders, and the real cost of personal autonomy collide in this week's breakdown. The conversation opens with an honest look at true allyship through the lens of Dolly Parton’s life, including the pivotal business decision to protect her publishing rights and reinvest millions into Nashville’s Black community. From there, the focus shifts to accountability in retail and beauty, dissecting the repeated missteps from Target and Mielle Organics to show why hollow apologies cannot replace systemic respect. The discussion moves into personal territory with a candid reflection on empty-nest transitions inspired by Michelle Obama, contrasting the heavy domestic labor carried by mothers against traditional fatherhood perspectives. Finally, listener letters spark an essential debate on work ethic versus wellness: does leaving a grueling 70-hour corporate grind disrespect the sacrifices of previous generations, or does resting fulfill the very freedom they fought to secure? What You’ll Learn" The Business of Ownership: How Dolly Parton retained her masters and turned historic royalties into direct community investment. Beyond the PR Apology: Why corporate culture keeps repeating avoidable marketing failures and what real brand repair looks like. The Empty Nest Double Standard: Why maternal relief at the college drop-off is a earned right, not a lack of love. Soft Life Without Guilt: How to navigate generational friction when choosing personal wellness over corporate burnout. Partner Spotlight: PureMD MedSpa Ready to look refreshed—not overdone? PureMD MedSpa offers personalized, results-driven treatments using advanced technology designed to smooth, tighten, and enhance your natural look. Raised By Her listeners receive $100 off their first treatment. To claim your credit, text RAISED100 to 855-978-7363 then book your consultation online at puremdmedspa.com. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Community Blueprint: Church, History & Self-Reliance 01:46 - Royal Drama Debrief: Public Backlash & The Diana Parallel 05:41 - Dolly Parton’s Radical Allyship & The Elvis Showdown 09:12 - The House Whitney Built: Reinvesting $10M in Nashville 14:58 - Imagination Library: 300 Million Books Delivered Worldwide 18:29 - The "Walk the Walk" Roster: True Cultural Allies 28:44 - The Target Backlash: Why the Apology Was Rejected 35:26 - Kenya Moore, Beauty Standards & The Right to Reinvention 42:07 - Protecting Our Icons: Gladys Knight & Aging With Dignity 48:52 - Mielle Organics Ad Fail: Texturism & Acquisition Pitfalls 55:01 - Michelle Obama on College Drop-Off: Mothers Getting Their Time Back 58:48 - The Spelman College Goodbye & Generational Parenting Shifts 1:05:36 - Listener Letter: Is Quitting Corporate Burnout an Insult to Elders? 1:12:08 - Listener Letter: The Truth About Dîner en Blanc New episodes every week. Honest conversations between mother and daughter on family, womanhood, and navigating life across generations. Speaking, partnerships, and press: raisedbyherpodcast@gmail.com Like, comment, and subscribe to be part of the conversation. ✨ BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: Support the show and submit your own listener letters: https://www.patreon.com/RaisedByHerPodcast Instagram: / raisedbyherpodcast Facebook: / raisedbyherpodcast Follow us on TikTok: ‪@RaisedByHerPodcast‬ Send us Fan Mail

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