Most independent Black womxn authors face a relentless hustle, but Verde Arzu's journey proves the power of determination, community support, and living your truth. Celebrating her one-year bookiversary, Verde shares raw insights into her creative hustle, rejections, wins, and the unshakeable belief that your voice deserves space.

Verde opens Season 4 by grounding us in the urgent realities impacting Black womxn and educators. She breaks down key insights from The 2025 State of Black Women in California Report by the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, and makes it clear: this is a report we all need to read.

In solidarity with teacher strikes across Northern California, Verde Arzu is on the ground, interviewing protesters calling for stable, safe schools for students and educators. Voices include lead organizer of the We Can't Wait campaign, Denisha Jordan, TRUE Secretary Anna Aguilar, and CTA President David Goldberg.

Missed her? She’s back—tapping into the conversations we can’t afford to ignore. Don’t miss this one.

In this episode, Verde Arzu reflects on the significance of Michelle Obama, particularly in relation to Black women's empowerment. Inspired by an article written for the Grio by Natasha S. Alford, Verde shares a powerful poem dedicated to Michelle Obama, emphasizing themes of self-assertion, mental health, and reclaiming personal time. The poem serves as a celebration of Michelle Obama's impact and a call for Black women to prioritize their well-being.