More Than That with Gia Peppers

Jul 26 2024 39 ep. 20 mins
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A sonic journey across New America that Illuminates Black Voices. Celebrating new conversations on wellness, entertainment, wealth, family and more.

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Elevating the Everyday f. Briana Thompson

Jul 26 2024 19 mins  
The face of luxury has always looked one way for so long — but we're redefining luxury for our community, and finding sustainable ways to elevate our everyday lives. Tune-in to our conversation with Founder and CEO of Spiked Wellness and Nike Trainer Briana Thompson about how we can find luxury in big and little ways.

Culture Outside the Lines f. Reyna Noriega

Jul 19 2024 19 mins  
The cornerstone of our culture is Black art. What we create can define eras and fuel progress — but what happens when we're shut out from the art world? In this episode, visual artist, designer, and author Reyna Noriega speaks with us about investing in art, how we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our world, and how we can empower Black artists to turn their creativi

Replanting our Legacy f. DeAnthony Jamerson

Jul 12 2024 19 mins  
Black farming is making a comeback, and it's gaining popularity with the younger generation. This week, DeAnthony Jamerson — someone who has been carrying on his family's centuries-long farming legacy — joins us to talk about how we can find greener pastures in our everyday lives.

The Power of the Cookout f. Moe Cason

Jul 05 2024 19 mins  
The cookout: the hallmark summer celebration our community looks forward to every year. And as we chat with Moe Cason, we'll discover the history behind the cookout, and how we can do good with good cooked food.

Healing the Community f. Coach Gessie

Jun 28 2024 19 mins  
Can herbs be the key to healing our community's chronic illnesses? Health Activist & Founder of The Detox Now, Coach Gessie Thompson, joins us in this episode to talk about healing the hormonal imbalances BIPOC suffer with in silence.

Mind, Body and Soul for Black Men f. The Hosts of the Nice & Neat Podcast

Jun 21 2024 19 mins  
More Black men are expanding their vision for our communities and are leaning into their power. In our Season 4 premiere episode, the hosts of the Nice and Neat Podcast join us to speak on the joys and challenges of cultivating friendships and how taking care of yourself — mind, body, and spirit — positions you for success.

Glimpse of the Soul Meditation f. Devi Brown

Oct 01 2023 11 mins  
In this special episode of More Than That, we tune into our bodies and minds with a very special guest who joined Gia on Episode #2 of our Limited TV Series, Devi Brown. Join Devi and Gia as they go through a 10-minute meditation and silently ask themselves many questions, such as "Who am I?". We hope you can take this moment for yourself to check in, heal, and hope for whatever yo

A Journey of Juneteenth f. Sam Collins III

Jun 18 2023 19 mins  
In this country, the history of Juneteenth is skewed, one-sided, and incomplete.For this year's Juneteenth special, we're having an intergenerational conversation with Professor Juneteenth Sam Collins to unveil the hidden history of this newly nationally-recognized holiday. Listen now as we find the missing pieces of the puzzle, illuminate the stories of our unsung heroes, and cele

Safe Spaces for Black Men f. Mike Hill & Kier Gaines

Mar 31 2023 19 mins  
For our Black men that carry the weight of the world on their shoulders and don't have the space to feel vulnerable, this one is for you.In our Season 3 finale, TV Host & Author Mike Hill, and Therapist & Content Creator, Kier Gaines, share what safe spaces can look like, the importance of therapy, and how our community can support Black men as they heal.Resources:Therapy for Black

Black Futures and Beyond f. Mumu Fresh & Hannah Beachler

Mar 24 2023 19 mins  
Our current realities inspire us to dream of a future where Black people are seen, honored, and celebrated in our humanity and for our gifts. In other words, Afrofuturism.This week, award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler & Grammy Award-nominated artist Mumu Fresh share how our imaginations bring us closer to this dream, and how artistry open doors of possibilities.