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Given Name is a storytelling podcast that explores the meaning, memory, and cultural power behind the names we carry. Hosted by sociologist Dr.
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Demetrius (noun): A good man (opens the original)
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What does it mean to answer to more than one name? On Given Name , sociologist Dr. Shanae explores identity through the stories behind our names, discovering how culture, family, and community shape the people we become. This week, Dr. Shanae sits down with Demetrius (@afreshmusic), a South Side Chicago native, for a conversation that's equal parts thoughtful and hilarious. Together, they explore the story behind his name, the role of nicknames, growing up in Chicago, family traditions, and the
Princess, Laughter, & Purpose (opens the original)
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*Keep up with Given Name Podcast on socials @awkward_phd on ig, threads, and TikTok, and Given Name Podcast on FB* Saria's name means princess and laughter. She'll tell you she's always been both. In this episode, I sit down with Saria (@SariatheCEO), founder of Manifest Your Purpose, to talk about a name rooted in Genesis, a marriage that introduced her to a language where her name can't be pronounced, and a lifetime of hearing herself called across nations and translations. We also talk a
Dra. CarolLaine is not a Question (opens the original)
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On Given Name , sociologist Dr. Shanae explores identity through the stories behind our names. In this episode, Dr. Shanae sits down with Dra. CarolLaine M. Garcia to explore the relationship between names, identity, and decolonization. Together, they discuss the meaning of CarolLaine's name, the significance of spelling and pronunciation, numerology, values, and how reclaiming a name can become an act of reclaiming identity. Rather than seeing a name as something we're simply given, this conver
The Pilar Collective (opens the original)
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⚠️ A quick note before you listen: The audio quality in this episode isn't my favorite. Sometimes meaningful conversations happen outside of perfect recording conditions, and this was one I couldn't leave on the cutting room floor. I hope you'll stay with us, Pilar's story is worth hearing. What can a name reveal about the life someone builds? On Given Name , sociologist Dr. Shanae explores the stories behind our names and how they shape our identity, family, culture, and legacy. Every conversat
Love Led Us Here (opens the original)
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Some names tell one story. Others carry generations. La'Vonne (@keystoujours) joins me to talk about family, Baltimore, the DMV, Howard University, artistry, motherhood, and preparing to name her child. What began as a conversation about her name became a beautiful reminder that our identities are shaped long before we're born and continue long after we're gone. For the full two-hour conversation, join the Patreon .
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