Unmuted Woman

Pushed Out, Rising Up: The Crisis and Resilience of Black Women in the Workforce Inspired by Lataisha McCall

Black women are facing a workforce crisis, with over 300,000 pushed out of jobs in sectors like government, healthcare, and education due to systemic inequities and policy rollbacks. In this episode, Star Bobatoon sits down with Lataisha McCall to uncover the realities behind these numbers—exploring the emotional toll, the persistent wage gap, and the barriers to leadership. Despite these challenges, Black women are demonstrating remarkable resilience, pivoting to entrepreneurship and advocacy out of necessity. This episode is a call to action: to challenge biased systems, support Black women’s advancement, and ensure their voices and talents are truly valued.

Legacy Unleashed: Turning Gifts Into Movements—Inspired by Harkena Pigg

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon sits down with Harkena Pigg, founder of Eye of Rah Beauty Academy, to explore how honoring your gifts can spark personal and community transformation. Discover inspiring stories of resilience and empowerment as graduates turn their talents into thriving businesses, healing spaces, and movements that uplift others. Tune in to learn how your unique skills can become a legacy that changes lives—starting with your own.

Rising from the Ashes: Inspired by Natisha Thompson

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon sits down with Natisha Thompson, a mental health counselor and survivor who transformed her deepest pain into a powerful purpose. Through raw and honest conversation, Natisha shares how she navigated trauma, found resilience in the messiest moments, and discovered purpose in her brokenness. This episode is a reminder that healing is a journey, community matters, and your story is far from over. Tune in for inspiration, compassion, and the courage to rise from the ashes.

Reviving Your Power Through Gratitude and Presence Inspired by Marcia Stillo

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon sits down with Marcia Stillo to explore how gratitude and mindfulness can transform survival mode into true empowerment. Discover practical, science-backed tools to reclaim your personal power, create space for intentional choices, and find resilience through small daily acts of presence. Marcia’s inspiring journey from isolation to connection offers a roadmap for anyone ready to cut through the noise, reconnect with themselves, and thrive—no matter their circumstances. Tune in for real-life strategies to revive your power and embrace your worth.

From Silence to Senate: Inspired by Alissa Marie Moore

From Silence to Senate: Inspired by Alissa Marie Moore dives into the extraordinary journey of Alissa Marie Moore, who transformed a life sentence and unimaginable hardship into a legacy of leadership, advocacy, and legislative impact. Discover how Alissa shattered expectations, rewrote her destiny, and proved that your beginnings don’t define your future. This episode is a rallying call to challenge limitations, embrace your story, and turn every obstacle into an opportunity for transformation.

Survival, Resilience, and Rebuilding Pathways: Inspired by Syreta Green

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, host Star Bobatoon sits down with Syreta Green to explore the realities behind the rise of Black women entrepreneurs in America. Discover how systemic barriers, mass layoffs, and workplace discrimination are forcing Black women into entrepreneurship out of necessity, not just ambition. Hear powerful stories of resilience, faith, and community, and learn how organizations like YW Boston are fighting for economic justice and workplace equity. This episode challenges listeners to recognize the invisible labor of Black women and take action to rebuild pathways to stability and opportunity.

Rising from the Ashes: Turning Pain into Purpose Inspired by Felisha McCaskill

In this episode, we explore the journey of resilience and transformation with Felisha McCaskill, founder of BecomingHER. Discover how Black women are rising above systemic barriers, job loss, and wage gaps to create new opportunities through entrepreneurship and community support. We discuss the urgent need for systemic change, the power of finding purpose in pain, and how collective action can help build a more equitable future for all.

Faith That Rises: Inspired by Juanita Campa

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, we sit down with Juanita Campa, a resilient mother and advocate who has faced the challenges of living with HIV, raising a child with autism, and experiencing homelessness. Through faith, community, and unwavering determination, Juanita transforms her pain into purpose and her silence into a powerful statement. Discover how resilience is built one choice at a time, and how finding the right support can turn survival into thriving. This is a story of hope, advocacy, and the unstoppable power of speaking your truth.