Episode 45

Ep. 45 "Mourning as Rebellion" with Natasha Smith

Published on: 13th May, 2026

Diving into the profound layers of Black Women’s grievances with Natasha Smith, author and grief advocate. We discover how grief transcends beyond loss, touching every facet of life, especially within the Black community. This conversation explores healing, faith, resilience, and the unspoken strength found in vulnerability.

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Book Mentioned: Black Woman Grief by Natasha Smith

Connect with Natasha Smith

Website: https://imnatashasmith.com/

Instagram: @imnatashasmith

EMAIL: SheDiscoveredPodcast@gmail.com

IG: @shediscoveredpodcast

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She Discovered
Shay Cèna navigates through self growth, society, culture and relationships deepened by the experiences and friends that surround her.
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Looking to discover new things about yourself & the world that surrounds you? Join me your host Shay Cena of She Discovered Podcast where with transparency, I take you on my journey of uncovering truths about myself, healing from intimate & platonic relationships while admitting that I did not know or understand everything there is to this thing we call life.
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Meet “Author, Creative, and Inspirational Influencer” -
Shay Cèna.

Shay is a Brooklyn native born to Haitian parents. She embodies the vibe of a Brooklyn around the way girl with a love for her Haitian roots. She is a Brooklyn College graduate, who majored in Television and Broadcasting. Though she had a passion for the visual arts, she also could not stifle her fervency for the written word.
From her first book collaboration "Let This Mind Be In You Devotional", to her second book; a poetry collective called "Untold Emotions". Both available on Amazon.

In her continued journey and actively pursuing her place in the world of the arts, Shay’s aspirations of documentary production brought her to build a platform where artists alike could feel free to express themselves in any befitting avenue. Accomplishing various radio show hostings, musical, and documentary projects, Shay desires to create more content which will not only be inspirational but reflective to all those who encounter it.

Shay not only shares her passion and inspires through her work but she also supports other artist in their endeavors through collaborative efforts while building with other entrepreneurs that she connects with. She is a dedicated friend, traveler, mentor, creative and supporter who humbly fills-in spaces to inspire.

You can find Shay on Instagram: @Shay.Cena