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Real conversations about confidence, culture, and connection, rooted in research and real life.

Community Psychologist
Educator 
• Speaker 
• Cultural Translator

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About

DR. MAC

Professor meets Homegirl.

Dr. Hareder McDowell, PhD ("Dr. Mac"), is a cultural educator and community psychologist who is transforming the conversation around intimacy, communication, and confidence for women, particularly Black women. She translates her research on how communication influences sexual relationships, emotional safety, and self-assurance from academic settings into practical, real-life applications. Dr. Mac's work empowers women to communicate boldly, experience deeper love, and live life to the fullest.

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She is the author of Black Women, Sex, and the Lies Our Mothers Told Us, a TEDx speaker, and a trusted collaborator with universities and institutions nationwide.

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Why great sex starts with talking

A TEDx Chicago talk exploring how communication shapes intimacy, confidence, and connection.

Delivered on the TEDx Chicago stage, Dr. McDowell breaks down why sexual confidence begins with voice—and how honest conversation transforms relationships.

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Black Women, Sex, and the Lies Our Mothers Told Us
A research-driven conversation about intimacy, confidence, and cultural truth.
By Dr. Hareder McDowell
community psychologist and cultural educator.
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Conversations That Educate, Empower, and Transform

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Dr. Mac delivers engaging, culturally grounded experiences for universities, organizations, and community spaces.

Formats Include:
• University keynotes
• Student-centered workshops
• Panel discussions & moderated conversations
• Faculty and educator sessions

Trusted by educators, institutions, and national audiences seeking meaningful dialogue—not
surface-level conversation.

Podcasts
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

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