Episodes

  • 7. Sunshine

    7. Sunshine
    Jan 24 2020
    We close out the first season of Speakeasy with Denene with SUNSHINE, the password for this episode. Host Denene Millner offers a glimpse of some of the people and things that bring sunshine in her life. She talks with her biggest champion --- her father. We then hear from Nic Stone and Angie Thomas, two literary giants. Finally, we dance to some of Denene’s favorite music.
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    48 mins
  • 6. Freedom

    6. Freedom
    Jan 9 2020
    The password for this episode of Speakeasy with Denene is FREEDOM. We spend the whole show with Atlanta-based rapper, Killer Mike. He tells host Denene Millner that freedom weighs heavily on him everyday. He shares his value of economic freedom, and his mission to protect freedom of speech in rap music.
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    32 mins
  • BONUS: Denene's Favorite Things of 2019

    BONUS: Denene's Favorite Things of 2019
    Dec 26 2019
    Host Denene Millner shares some of her favorite books, music, movies, and makeup of 2019 that relate to episodes from this season's "Speakeasy with Denene.”
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    28 mins
  • 5. Flower

    5. Flower
    Dec 19 2019
    The password for this episode of Speakeasy with Denene is FLOWER. Host Denene Millner shares her experiences raising children, which for her is like tending a garden. She also talks with two artists whose unique masterpieces bloom right off the canvas. Finally, we hear from singer-songwriter Jillian Hervey. She shares how she’s blossomed as her own woman and now leads the band, Lion Babe.
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    27 mins
  • 4. Black

    4. Black
    Dec 5 2019
    On this episode of Speakeasy with Denene, we give you a glimpse into two generations of blackness. Host Denene Millner talks with her daughters about their own experiences coming of age as young black women. Then, she sits down with author Damon Young, who says living while black is an extreme sport. Finally, Atlanta-based spoken word artist Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. gives a breath-taking performance of her popular poem, You So Black.
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    33 mins
  • BONUS: Premium Products and Prestige.

    BONUS: Premium Products and Prestige.
    Nov 21 2019
    In extended comments from our episode on beauty that didn’t make the final cut, A'Lelia Bundles and Melanie Yvette weigh in on the influx of black-owned prestige beauty companies.
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    5 mins
  • 3. Beauty

    3. Beauty
    Nov 21 2019
    On this episode of Speakeasy with Denene, we dive into natural beauty and self love. Host Denene Millner visits an Atlanta spa that uses fresh ingredients straight from farm-to-face. Then, we hear from three beauty-preneurs who are changing the game in the make-up and hair space for black women. Finally, we hear the music of singer and songwriter Somi, whose work embodies beauty with poetic notes and a voice like velvet.
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    37 mins
  • 2. Fly

    2. Fly
    Nov 7 2019
    Host Denene Millner travels outside the country for the first time without her now ex-husband. She documents her journey flying to Madrid with her daughters. Then, she talks with world traveler Demetria Lucas, who explains why it’s important for black people to tour the world. Finally, we hear from one of the flyest performers around ---- Tarriona "Tank" Ball, who talks about finding her voice and soaring in her music career.
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    31 mins