Exploring Your Unique Interests + Why Rejection Can Be Protection with Sequoia Holmes
Exploring Your Unique Interests + Why Rejection Can Be Protection with Sequoia Holmes  
Podcast: Balanced Black Girl
Published On: Tue Jun 13 2023
Description: This week in our Black Women Doing Cool Shit series, I’m joined by my dear friend Sequoia Holmes.Sequoia is the host of Black People Love Paramore, a podcast that focuses on topics that are loved by the Black community but not often associated with them in mainstream media. Sequoia covers niche subjects such as astrology, Tony Hawk, anime, Ariana Grande, and ginger ale in an effort to break stereotypes and help Black people feel seen.Together, we talk about everything from cultural expectations for Black women in the workplace to the benefits of being vulnerable and open and the importance of nuance in content creation.We Also Talk About… How rejection can be a form of protection The drama that was the Tarte influencer trip fiasco The challenge of being a reserved Black woman in the workplace Saturn returns — the good and the bad Some of our music guilty pleasures Resources: Follow Sequoia on Instagram Listen to the Black People Love Paramore Pod Follow Black People Love Paramore on Instagram Sponsors:LMNT | LMNT is my favorite electrolyte drink mix that will keep you hydrated all summer long. LMNT is offering you a free sample pack with any purchase. That’s 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order so you can try all 8 flavors to find your fave or share with friends. Get yours at drinkLMNT.com/balancedles.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl: Visit our website at balancedblackgirl.com Join Club Balanced, our community on Geneva Subscribe to our newsletter, Mirror Notes Follow on IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles Follow on TikTok @balancedblackgirl @balancedles Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.