Beth Bowen
Beth Bowen
The Sober Black Girls Club: Embracing Sobriety, Authenticity, and Joy with Khadi A. Oluwatoyin
The Sober Black Girls Club: Embracing Sobriety, Authenticity, and Joy with Khadi A. Oluwatoyin
The Sober Black Girls Club: Embracing Sobriety, Authenticity, and Joy with Khadi A. Oluwatoyin
Saturday 24th June 2023
Join Beth Bowen and Khadi Oluwatoyin as they discuss sobriety, community, and the creation of Sober Black Girls Club.
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Beth Bowen
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Sobriety Success Stories
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Khadi Oluwatoyin: Pioneering Sobriety and Community for Black Women
Episode Overview
- Khadijah's journey from struggling with alcohol to seeking help and founding Sober Black Girls Club
- Challenges faced while attending 12-step programs and the lack of inclusive spaces for people of colour
- Reflections on societal pressures, trauma, and the importance of embracing authenticity in recovery
- The impact of cultural nuances on the sobriety journey of Black women
- The value of creating a supportive and joy-filled community for individuals seeking sobriety
So, when you tell your story, when you connect with people in Sober Black Girls Club, what do you hear from the people that are in the community?
What happens when you combine resilience, community, and a mission to uplift others? You get Khadi Oluwatoyin and her remarkable journey. Born and raised in New York and now residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Khadi is a Nigerian-American attorney, mental health advocate, and the founder of Sober Black Girls Club (SBGC).
In this episode of 'Sober Stories', host Beth Bowen sits down with Khadi to uncover her path to sobriety and the creation of SBGC, a platform dedicated to supporting Black girls, women, femmes, non-conforming folks, and queer folks of color on their sober journeys. Khadi's story begins with her own struggles with alcohol and the realization that existing sober platforms often didn't cater to individuals who looked like her or shared her cultural experiences.
This gap led her to start SBGC in 2018 as a blog, which has since evolved into a national collective offering newsletters, mentorship programs, and weekly support meetings. Through candid conversation, Khadi opens up about the societal pressures she faced growing up, the impact of trauma on addiction, and the unique challenges Black women encounter in their sobriety journeys. This episode isn't just about Khadi's personal journey; it's a deep dive into the importance of creating inclusive sober spaces.
Khadi and Beth discuss how cultural nuances affect recovery and the need for authenticity and joy in the healing process. Khadi's reflections offer a powerful perspective on recovery, self-discovery, and community support. Her work with SBGC has been featured in major publications like The Washington Post and Teen Vogue, highlighting the widespread impact of her advocacy. If you're looking for a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the intersection of sobriety, race, and community, this episode is a must-listen.
Khadi's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding joy and authenticity in the journey to sobriety.