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Late Bloomers

Late Bloomers

Written by: Ria
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Welcome to Late Bloomers, hosted by RIA, where we explore taboo topics and life lessons often learned later in life. Join us for candid conversations that inspire and empower you to embrace your unique journey, proving it’s never too late to thrive!

© 2026 Late Bloomers
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Welcome to Derry H*e with Joy and Christen
    Jan 28 2026

    Happy New Year!

    In this episode, we discuss season one of the IT: Welcome to Derry series. Enjoy! 🎈

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Interwoven Roots: A Conversation with Tony Hynes
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Tony Hynes, Ph.D. an educator, author, and advocate. Adopted by two moms in the 1990s, Tony shares insights from his journey as an interracial adoptee and his work supporting adoptive families. Our conversation explores identity, family, and cultural competency.

    Connect with Tony!

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/tony_hy

    The Son With Two Moms: https://a.co/d/6sTcwdO

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Check Yo Breasts with Uzoamaka Osameka
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Uzoamaka Osameka a health equity advocate and multidisciplinary creative dedicated to empowering communities and transforming systems of care. As Programs & Community Lead at TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, she oversees the BELONG and SAMBAI initiatives, serves on the Young Women’s Advisory Board, and co-hosts SAMBAI Speaks, a monthly web series on BlackDoctor.org reaching over 6,000 viewers per episode.

    With a B.S. in Health and Rehabilitative Sciences from East Stroudsburg University and a degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Uzo brings over a decade of experience in healthcare administration, therapy, and applied behavior analysis.

    Also a visual artist, her work—centered on healing, freedom, and resilience—has been featured across TOUCH platforms and at the Harlem Fine Arts Show in partnership with Graphite House. Through both advocacy and art, Uzo creates spaces of comfort, visibility, and joy for the communities she serves.

    Check out the links below!

    TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance

    Love of My Gurls

    SAMBAI Speaks – Cancer Grand Challenges

    Know Your Lemons – 12 Signs of Breast Cancer

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    42 mins
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