Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (31)
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Have you ever chatted with an Unapologetically Black Unicorn? Someone who symbolizes freedom, power, strength and is a true force of nature and thought, ‘WOW people need to hear this’? Now you can and learn how to be a U.B.U. too! Join the weekly conversation with host Keris Jän Myrick, an unapologetically black unicorn in their own right, and nationally recognized mental health advocate chatting with amazing U.B.U. folk who are advancing all things mental health, racial justice, and anything cool to enhance human existence.

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Recent Episodes

“AI in Health Care” with Charlotte Blease

May 19, 2026 45m

Charlotte Blease, PhD (she/her) is an Academic, Author, Public Speaker and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Charlotte talks about what influenced her to write a book about AI in health care and the…

“Who Decides the Value of a Disable Life” with Reid Davenport

May 12, 2026 30m

Reid Davenport (he/him) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Reid talks about disability rights, medical ableism and the things that shape how…

“Go Be Boldly Practical” with Wendy White Tiegreen

May 05, 2026 39m

Wendy White Tiegreen (she/her), MSW, is the former Director of Medicaid and Health System Innovation for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities and she is an…

“We Are the Hope Dealers” with Taina Martinez

Apr 28, 2026 34m

Taina Martinez (she/her/Ella) is the CEO of Baltic Street Wellness Solutions and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Tiana shares her powerful journey from a small retail program to one of the…

“The Black Patient Bill of Rights” with Rhonda Smith and Yolanda Whittington

Apr 21, 2026 36m

Rhonda Smith (she/her) the Executive Director of the California Black Health Network and Yolanda Whittington LCSW (She/Her), is a member of the California Black Health Network’s Behavioral Health…

“SPMI SMI...WTF?”

Apr 14, 2026 31m

In this episode of Unapologetically Black Unicorns, Keris tackles a tough and complex subject that requires her to be vulnerable in sharing her thoughts, experiences, research and observations over…

“Cool or creepy?: Tech and Mental Health” with Dr. John Torous

Apr 07, 2026 32m

Dr. John Torous (He/his), MD is a Psychiatrist, Director: digitalpsych.org at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an expert in “mobile mental health technologies” and an Unapologetically Black…

UBU Hop on the Mic: Soteria House Las Cruces with Vesper Moore, Meghann O’Leary and Rupi Legha

Mar 31, 2026 39m

Keris is joined by Vesper Moore, Meghann O’Leary and Rupi Legha to talk about the launch of Soteria House Las Cruces in New Mexico. They share how Soteria Las Cruces is a home-like residential…

“A Discipline of Hope” with Vesper Moore

Mar 24, 2026 30m

Vesper Moore (they/elle) is a mad liberation and disability justice activist, and they are an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Vesper defines mad liberation and neurodiversity and how they got…

“Who Decides the Value of a Disable Life” with Reid Davenport

Mar 17, 2026 30m

Reid Davenport (he/him) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Reid talks about disability rights, medical ableism and the things that shape how…

“You Are Magical AF”

Mar 10, 2026 11m

Keris goes solo to share a critical email she received and goes on to focus on the common experience of all the negative self-talk that follows. She explains how someone else’s perception can really…

“Anticipatory Grief” with Isaac Lara

Mar 03, 2026 34m

Isaac Lara (he/him) is a youth well-being activist, lived experience researcher, peer support advocate and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Isaac shares how pets, especially his beloved…

Hop on the Mic with Dr. Janer Hernandez and Joe Powell

Feb 26, 2026 40m

Keris is joined by Joe Powell and Dr. Janer Hernandez and they share their extensive histories in addiction recovery and community leadership. Joe Powell shares stories of his early life as a child…

“Art, Legacy and LACMA: A Weekend That Filled My Cup”

Feb 17, 2026 24m

On this episode Keris shares a glimpse into her weekend adventures around Los Angeles, starting with a powerful visit to LACMA to experience Tavares Strachan’s exhibit “The Day Tomorrow Began.” She…

“If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Table” with Laura Evans

Feb 09, 2026 29m

Laura Evans (she/hers) is the Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Vibrant Emotional Health and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Laura shares how she got involved in policy…

"UBU Hop on the Mic" with Dr. Chyrell Bellamy, Dr. Felecia Pullen, Dr. Rupi Legha, Taina B. Martinez and Vesper Moore

Feb 03, 2026 40m

Keris is joined by Dr. Chyrell Bellamy, Dr. Felecia Pullen, Dr. Rupi Legha, Taina B. Martinez and Vesper Moore for an honest, emotional conversation about what it means to be people of color…

“Signed By Stories” with Emma Hunt

Jan 27, 2026 36m

Emma Hunt (she/her) founded Signed By Stories and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Emma shares why she started Signed By Stories to bring public attention and awareness to the lack of…

“If They Steal Me of My Hope They’ve Taken Everything” with Lynn Borton

Jan 20, 2026 34m

Lynn Borton (she/her) is a producer and host of nationally-syndicated radio show and podcast CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. They come together to explore how we…

Finding the Spark: Creativity Without Pressure

Jan 13, 2026 13m

Keris returns for 2026 not with fireworks or resolutions, but with honesty about grief and the quiet loss of her creative spark. She reflects on pulling the cards of the Dreamer and the Quilt Maker,…

“Oppression Hides in Ambiguity” with Carolina Valle

Jan 06, 2026 34m

Carolina Valle, MSW, (She /Hers) is the Senior Policy Director at the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Carolina unpacks the impact of her family…

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