

This show is a collection of real, honest, and sometimes messy conversations between two friends. We’ll explore racism, antiracism, interracial friendship, activism, books, films, and more through our different lived experiences.


Naked Conversations host, Sage B. Hobbs, and her friend and co-host Erica Howard will explore racism, antiracism, interracial friendship, activism, books, films, and more through our different lived experiences.
We’ll offer questions and actions to help you go deeper into your exploration of race & culture, find your own inner disruptor, and be a part of the solution.
Occasionally, we’ll bring you amazing interviews with others who are experts in this work so we can learn together and do better.
The Naked Conversations show has always been about courage, connection, and community building. Race, Culture, & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast Series will take these principles into the hard, messy, and ESSENTIAL conversation about race.
Thank you for being a part of the conversation.
Latest Episodes


Bridgerton, The Oscar’s Slap, THE Kentanji Brown Jackson, and Disrupting the Construction Industry (Season 7, Ep 1)
Season 7 Ep 1: Bridgerton, The Oscar’s Slap, THE Kentanji Brown Jackson, and Disrupting the Construction Industry WELCOME to Season 7! We’re so excited to be back with all of you. There’s so much happening in the world that we want to discuss and share with you,...
Duality and Paradox: A Season In Review (Season 6, Ep 12)
Season 6 Ep 12: Duality and Paradox: A Season In Review Welcome to the final episode in Season 6 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. In this episode, we are closing out the season and reflecting on our learnings in addition to celebrating...
New Year’s Reflections on Paradoxical Emotions and Black Girl Hair (Season 6, Sp 11)
Season 6 Ep 11: New Year's Reflections on Paradoxical Emotions and Black Girl Hair In this episode, we are reflecting on the year and exploring the paradigms we have found ourselves in. We are sharing about the dueling experiences we have found ourselves in and...
Background, Lived Experiences, and Bi-Cultural Identity with Nadia Ali (Season 6, Ep 10)
Season 6 Ep 10: Background, Lived Experiences, and Bi-Cultural Identity with Nadia Ali Today’s guest is a close friend and colleague who leads with purpose and compassion. Nadia Ali is a change maker who isn’t afraid to call you in while exuding kindness and...
How to Have Hard Conversations and the Paradox of Relationships (Season 6 Ep 9)
Season 6 Ep 9: How to Have Hard Conversations and the Paradox of Relationships Today we are delving into how to have hard conversations around the holiday table, whether it be with close friends, family, or anyone in between.In this show we're talking about:...
Celebrating the Holidays: Culture within Culture within Culture (Season 6 Ep 8)
Season 6 Ep 8: Celebrating the Holidays: Culture within Culture within Culture Today is all about the holidays and in this episode we are talking about the role culture plays within the holiday season.In this show we're talking about: Our personal holiday...
The Meet Up: Experiences of A White Woman and A Black Woman (Season 6, Ep 7)
Season 6 Ep 7: The Meet Up: Experiences of A White Woman and A Black Woman In this episode, we are reflecting on our epic meetup trip in October.In this show we're talking about: The range of feelings that came up throughout our trip Navigating sightseeing in...
I’m Sage B. Hobbs, I support change-makers in building the courage and communication mastery needed to transform their communities, and the world, for the better.
After more than ten years working in counseling and education, I launched this business to teach & train others in how to to live, love, and lead powerfully.
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