Melanated Rising
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsHosted by Kristin Iris, a Film Producer, Speaker & Coach for Black creatives. Melanated Rising is designed to inspire, uplift, and ignite Black creatives all while changing the narratives around Blackness. On the show we have open and honest conversations on topics and issues affecting us as Black people and how to take what limits us and turn it into what ignites us! Every episode is a look at what is possible when Black creatives stand in our undeniable power.
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Episodes
Minisode - Changing Directions: how to know when it's right
October 04, 2020 18:20 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBSharing about a BIG shift in direction for me, the things that want to pull me back, and how I know that this is the right way to go. Some things you can take from this to help you decide what to do when you are pulled in multiple directions. SUBSCRIBE to get notified when new minisodes drop! Rate and review so others can find the show. Connect with me on Instagram at @kristiniris If you want a little help getting clear on what you want for your life and future get my FREE workbook for...
Minisode - Chadwick Boseman
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBSharing my thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman, his impact on Black people worldwide, and being mindful of speaking for the dead. SUBSCRIBE to get notified when new episodes drop. If you enjoy the show rate and leave a review! Follow on Instagram - @kristiniris
Minisode - Truth, Story, and Getting Loud
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBFirst minisode of 2020! (Full episodes are still on a break). I am introducing this month's theme: Truth speaking and why it's so important for us as Black individuals, Black creatives, and a global Black collective to share our voices and truth despite the fears that keep us quiet. In The Melanated Rising House, our online community for Black creatives who want to make an impact, we are exploring truth speaking all month. Come into The House to dive deeper into this conversation! Join T...
Being a Balanced Black Girl with Lestraundra Alfred - Ep 48
January 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBYou ever notice how the “wellness” industry is just sooo white? It isn’t that there aren’t Black teachers, healers, and leaders out there, it’s that they’re not getting the same face time as their white counterparts. Then there’s the HIGH cost creating a high barrier or entry for the communities that most need care. This week’s guest, Lestraundra Alfred, is working to change that. Founder of Balanced Black Girl, Lestraundra works to highlight the Black womxn leaders in health and wellness ...
One Word Theme for 2020 (Or Two) - Ep 47
December 25, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBEvery year I choose one word as my theme or focus for the year. For 2020 I have two words and I chose five support words that work for both to keep me focused and living my themes. In this solo episode I share my two themes and support words and why they will take me to my next level. We’re continuing this conversation inside The Melanated Rising House - our dope ass community for Black creatives. Join at: https://melanatedrising.mn.co/ If you enjoyed the show make sure you rate and revi...
Environmental Change Through Tech with David Jones - Ep 46
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBWhat if you had an idea that could change the way people relate to the land, the ways we handle disaster relief, and even change the future of the formerly incarcerated? Could you sit on it? Hold out due to fear? This week’s guest David Jones, lives his life staying curious, pursuing new careers, and using his brilliant mind and ideas to create change for marginalized communities and countries. He is a living example of going beyond what everyone else tells you is possible. David Jones i...
The Power & Strength of Community - Ep 45
December 13, 2019 19:47 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBI’ve had a complex relationship to community throughout my life. Community can be both powerful and complicated for Black folx who were both dispersed and pushed together in marginalized groups. In this solo episode I share about my experiences in community and now building a community of my own, and I discuss the dynamics and complexities of community and Blackness. All to explore the question: What does healthy community look like? If you enjoyed the show make sure you rate and review to...
Minisode - Am I even a creative?
December 10, 2019 05:54 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBAm I even a creative? Am I creative enough to join? This is a question I was asked this weekend by someone who wanted to join our new community for Black creatives. The answer to both questions is YES. In this minisode I talk about what a creative is, and how not feeling "creative enough" is akin to that oh-so-common feeling amongst Black folx of not BEing "enough". Here's how to shake it off. Join our dope ass online community for Black creatives - The Melanated Rising House at https://me...
Minisode - Stop Faking Like You Don't Know...
December 06, 2019 22:03 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBHow many times have you said "I don't know." When you do. Or "I think..." when you KNOW. Or "I'm not sure," when you are. It's a way of dimming yourself down and playing safe. In this minisode I discuss some of the ways we as Black folx dim ourselves down without realizing and WHY. The answer is more complex than you may think. Join our dope ass online community for Black creatives - The Melanated Rising House at https://melanatedrising.mn.co/ We’ll be continuing this conversation inside...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! Introducing The Melanated Rising House
December 02, 2019 16:24 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBToday's bonus episode is a special announcement. I've been working hard the last couple months on designing an online community space tailor-made for Black creatives and our unique needs. It's finally here!!! Today I am introducing The Melanated Rising House - a dope ass space for Black creatives who want to make an impact! Hear all about it in this bonus episode. Join The Melanated Rising House at: https://melanatedrising.mn.co/
Blackness is Not a Monolith with Omkari Williams - Ep 44
November 20, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBCan one voice create change? One story? What about 10 or 100 together? Omkari Williams joins me today for a conversation on the power of our individual and collective stories to change policy and change peoples view of us and the world. There is a power in telling your story, a power in reclaiming your voice, a power in living your right to be seen and heard. Omkari Williams is a speaker, writer and certified creativity and life coach. Her passion is teaching women to use their stories as ...
Minisode - Clearing the Way For Your Creativity To Flourish
November 19, 2019 05:49 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBOften the thing limiting your creativity has nothing to do with creativity itself. It's about what's blocking you from living your full self. Listen in to this minisode where I share how the impact of white supremacy and racism on us as individuals also hurts our ability to be creatively expressed and how doing the work to dismantle clears the way for your creativity to flourish! Subscribe to catch these bonus episodes when they release! Minisodes are only up for 2 days now! If you enjoy...
Becoming Who You Need To Be - Ep 043
November 13, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBI’m taking you on a journey today. Taking inspiration from Courtney Alexander in episode 40 (go listen) I am sharing with you some of the changes and work I’m doing on myself to get myself ready for what I’m creating next year. You have to realize that who you are now is not who you will be when you reach them. The things that got you here are not necessarily what will take you to your next level. You have to actively work toward your next evolution. Listen as I share the old ways of being...
Minisode - Who You Keep Around You Matters
November 12, 2019 05:27 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBNot everyone around you, or even every friend needs to be in your inner circle. In this minisode I explain why if you're making mad moves for yourself and your life you need to surround yourself with people that will lift you up. It doesn't mean others are toxic or that you need to cut them off, just that you need to be intentional about what space different people are allowed to occupy in your life. It makes a huge difference! Subscribe to catch these bonus episodes when they release! Min...
Afterthoughts! From Episode 42
November 08, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBSome afterthoughts to episode 42 which featured Tranette Latrice Williams. We talked about story, writing, and they stories we're tired of hearing. In this Afterthoughts I expand on some of the narratives I mentioned being tired of but why they are still important when done WELL. That's the key. Subscribe to catch these bonus episodes when they release! Afterthoughts are only available for 5 days. If you enjoy the show rate and leave a review! Follow on Instagram to catch live recordin...
Tired Narratives & Epic Writing Feats with Tranette Latrice Williams - ep 042
November 06, 2019 06:04 - 1 hour - 108 MBGiving you a slightly different flavor today on Melanated Rising. In honor of National Novel Writing Month I invited one of my oldest and closest friends (and writing buddy), Tranette Latrice Williams, on the show to talk about story, writing, challenging yourself, and broadening the scope of Black storytelling. Full of fun banter, laughter, and tales of old, listen in on two Black women writers working to decolonize our minds and our writing. Side note: Apparently we’re two old biddies wh...
Minisode - Writing Stories that Decenter Whiteness
November 04, 2019 17:25 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBIt's National Novel Writing Month! In this minisode I share why I used to write white-centric stories and how I shifted to telling Black and POC centric stories. It all started with Octavia Butler. Whether you're a writer, wanna-be-writer, or another type of creative there is something here for you. Subscribe to catch these bonus episodes when they release! Minisodes are only available for 5 days. If you enjoy the show rate and leave a review! Explore my Story Development Services at: ...
Minisode - Let Go And Let Die
November 01, 2019 04:02 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBIt's a Halloween minisode! And I am talking about using this time as we step into the dark of the year to assess where you really want to go and what needs to die for you to get there. Subscribe to catch these bonus episodes when they release! Minisodes are only available for 5 days! If you enjoy the show rate and leave a review! Follow on Instagram to catch live recordings of these episodes @kristiniris Get your Create Your Future Vision - Free Workbook for Black Creatives at: www.k...
How Pain Becomes A Crutch - Ep 041
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBPain and trauma are part of our human experience, especially for Black folx. Aside from incidental pain from our individual experiences we also carry generational trauma. Trauma and pain can be healed but sometimes we hold onto our pain and it becomes a crutch. Today I deep dive into how and why you may be attached to your trauma, the social and cultural elements that exacerbate this for Black folx, what to do about it so you can live more freedom. If you enjoyed the show make sure you rat...
Art, Spirituality, and Defying Fat Phobia with Courtney Alexander - ep 040
October 23, 2019 05:22 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn our society we have a skewed idea of light and dark, good and bad, that translates even to how we relate to skin color and the place it puts you in society. We also have some extremely violent, ingrained ideas about fat bodies—Black bodies in particular—that we need to get very honest about in order to create change. In this week’s episode Courtney Alexander, creator of the Dust II Onyx tarot deck, joins me to discuss light and dark, spirituality, and defying the expectations and harm i...
Debunking Fear of Failure - Ep 039
October 16, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBHere’s one we’re all familiar with: Fear of Failure! Everyone has experienced it but the truth it no one really knows what it is. See, the fear of failure isn’t actually about failure. In this solo episode I breakdown what the fear of failure really is and the ways it shows up that you may not even realize are holding you back. I also share how systemic oppression and generational survival conditioning of the Black diaspora exacerbate our “fear of failure” and how to navigate through so you ...
Beauty, Confidence, and Boho Locs with Lulu Pierre - Ep 038
October 09, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBI don’t care what anyone says, hair is important. Especially for Black women who are constantly battling anglo-beauty standards and stigmas around our natural hair. How do you build confidence in the Beauty of your Blackness? Lulu Pierre founder of Boho Locs joins me today to talk about her brand of high-quality synthetic locs made “for us by us”. We talk natural hair journeys, hair stigma, and building confidence in our own beauty through protective styles like locs that also celebrate Bl...
1 Year After Sharing My Rape Story - Ep 37
October 02, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBIt has been one year since I shared the story of my rape online. In this episode I reflect on the experience of speaking up, the fear of repercussions, and how speaking my truth and sharing my story changed the way I show up in the world. As Black folx our voices, stories, and experiences MATTER. If you have a story to share or a truth to tell there are reasons you may be holding back. I also explore why it’s hard for us to tell our stories, why it is so powerful when we do, and some advice ...
Minisode - Maximize The Time You Have
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBYou know that quote "You have the same 24 hours in a day as Beyonce"? Yeah, that's crap. We don't have the same team or resources that Beyonce has and that makes a BIG difference. However, you do get to choose what you prioritize with the time you have. Listen in for my tips on how to maximize your time and prioritize what will move you forward. Subscribe to catch these bonus episodes when they release! Minisodes are only available for 5 days. Then you can only access them as a patron on m...
Everyone is Judging you - Ep 035
September 18, 2019 18:17 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBWe put a lot of stock in what others think. Guess what? Everyone is judging you and you cannot be what everyone wants nor what they expect and once you realize that it frees you to show up as you are. In this episode I break down how you may be shaping yourself and your actions based on what you think people think, the impact of the real dangers in navigating the world while Black, and some key tips that will help you let go of others judgements and show up more fully as YOU! If you enjo...
A Fatherless Epidemic with L.T. Bourne - Ep 034
September 11, 2019 22:12 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThere is a cycle of fatherlessness and trauma impacting our Black men all around the world. How does this harm both the family structure and male identity? This is what we explore in this episode which features my first male guest on the show! L.T. Bourne joins me today to share about his trauma growing up fatherless and gives a call-in to Black men to talk about their trauma, explore different views of what manhood means, and break the toxic cycles. This episode is packed with discussion ...
Learn From Black People - Ep 033
September 04, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 64.5 MBWho do you follow? Who do you consider a leader? As Black folx we need to learn from, follow, and be guided by people who look like us. In this solo episode I go hard on the white dominated coaching industry and why Black folx need Black coaches. I share my experience with two really good white privilege having coaches who still did harm to me as a Black woman and why, despite how much I gained, I knew I couldn't work with white coaches anymore. A lot changes and opens up when we look to p...
Mental Health, Intuition & Black Stories with Rowana Abbensetts - Ep 032
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBSharing our stories as Black folx is a powerful way of addressing and healing the struggles we face, and embracing the beauty of our humanity. This week Rowana Abbensetts joins the show to discuss mental health, intuition, and following your purpose. As a fellow writer we discuss how important it is for Black stories to be told because they change the narratives for US of what we think is possible. Rowana Abbensetts is a Guyanese-American writer, mental health advocate, and founder of Spok...
Mindset Is A Bandaid On A Bullet Wound - Ep 031
August 21, 2019 09:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB“Change your thoughts change your life!” Right? Hmm…maybe. Mindset work alone only goes so far. You have to get to the root! In this solo episode Kristin takes you on a deep dive into why mindset work alone can leave you stuck and wanting. She shares why you must do the deeper work to get to the root issue, the ways oppression and generational trauma impact our mindset, and plenty of tips on how to truly change the way you think and show up in the world. She also breaks down some important...
Passion, Play, & Hulahoopin! with Nicole Goss - Ep 030
August 14, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBAs humans we are constantly evolving. That means our passions and interests evolve too. In this week’s episode we’re talking passion, play, and changing directions as your interests evolve. Nicole Goss of Blackgurlhoopin joins the show to talk about all the ways she’s changed direction to get where she is now as a hooping instructor and how important it is to pursue what you love and not just what the world tells you to do. Nicole Goss is the Creator and Head GFI for Blackgurlhoopin which ...
The Courage To Pivot - Ep 29
August 09, 2019 18:14 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBSometimes when things aren't working it can be hard to change directions. REALLY hard. But why? There are a lot of things at play here. In this solo session Kristin Iris talks pivoting directions and why it can be such a challenge. She dives into how survival mode, oppressive societal messaging projected on Black folx, and fear all play a role in keeping you from shifting when you need to. Please share this episode with others! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE, rate and review the show to help othe...
Healing & Thriving with Plant-Based Eating with Dr. Ruby Lathon - Ep 028
August 01, 2019 20:21 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBOur health and nutrition as Black people is under constant attack in U.S. and most of us don’t even know it. With corporations having their hold on food and health organizations where do we turn to for the real deal good food knowledge? Dr. Ruby Lathon joins the show today to talk about plant-based eating (it’s not just for white people), the systemic oppression of the food industry and how it’s killing Black folx, and healing your body through natural eating. Dr. Ruby Lathon is a certifie...
Stop Blocking Your Blessings - Ep 027
July 24, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBAre you putting up barriers for yourself that don’t need to be there? Blocking your blessings, opportunities, gifts? Let’s find out! Whether it’s saying no to someone who offers the help you need, or finding all the reasons why you can’t take an opportunity in front of your face, we need to stop making it harder for ourselves. As Black people we already have enough challenges and things in our way. We don’t need to add more. In this solo episode I discuss the ways you might be consciously ...
Relationships, Betrayal, and Healing From Infidelity with Renelle Nelson - Ep 026
July 17, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBThis week is loaded with powerful relationship knowledge bombs! We dive into narratives around Black love that are setting you up for failure. Getting clear on what monogamy and infidelity mean to you. And why you need to TALK because communication is key. Joining the show this week is Renelle Nelson to discuss betrayal, healing after infidelity, communication, sex, and Black love. There are some powerful things here that will change the way you approach your partner, and even how you appr...
De-centering Whiteness to Thrive In Your Blackness - Ep 025
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBToday Kristin is going in on why we need to de-center whiteness and heteropatriarchy to thrive in our Blackness. There are many layers to de-centering from the more obvious whose gaze are you looking for? To the less obvious deconstructing and decolonizing of concepts and sneakily oppressive ideas you’ve been taught to live by. We touch on everything from decentering whiteness in our creative work, to Law of Attraction, to the whole concept of “masculine-feminine energy” that so many have ...
The Sacrifice & Power Of Telling The Truth w/Miterrez Brown - ep 024
July 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode, Miterrez Brown joins me to share their story of being harassed as a stud stripper after speaking up about an inappropriate incident, the sacrifice that came with telling the truth, and the power of learning you have a choice. This conversation is an interesting and unexpected look at the depth of telling the truth, from the sacrifices and hardships you may have to endure to the changes you can create with the power of your voice. Miterrez who also goes by Mighty. Pronoun...
Juneteenth Freedom Day! What is Black Freedom? - Ep 023
June 25, 2019 14:01 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBJuneteenth just passed and we're talking Black Freedom! In the spirit of the date the last slaves in America were freed we are exploring what is Black freedom when we live in a world where we're only free-ish. I'll take you through exploring how you are cultivating freedom and also how you may be blocking freedom in 3 big areas: with yourself, in how you show up, and in how you create change in the world. Each one has it's beauty, nuances, and challenges but all can lead you to more freedo...
Black Joy & Dismantling OUR White Supremacy with Rachel Ricketts - Ep 022
June 12, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBDismantling racism and white supremacy is challenging work that is both external AND internal. We as Black people are not exempt from the work. We too have to look at ourselves and how we perpetuate the systems of racism and white supremacy. Rachel Ricketts joins me for a powerful and in-depth conversation on Black joy, responding from survival, and doing the work to dismantle our own anti-Blackness and white supremacy to create a better world. This episode is packed with wisdom and insigh...
PRIDE! Claiming All The Parts Of Yourself - Ep 021
June 05, 2019 09:30 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIt’s PRIDE month!! After sharing the real history behind Pride, I dive into the importance and challenges of claiming all the parts of yourself and showing up fully in those aspects. Recently I’ve been in a place of uniting parts of myself that I didn’t even realize were fragmented. In this episode I share what that unification has been like—most recently as it applies to my queerness—and the role of internalize oppression in the process. I give you guidance on how you can start reclaiming...
Navigating Startup Culture Through a Black Lens with Cheryl Contee – Ep 020
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIt’s time to get real about being a Black entrepreneur, especially in startup culture. Most entrepreneurial teachers (those who are white) do not speak to the experiences and challenges we face when adding race and gender to the mix. The old advice and the old paradigms don’t work for us. As Black people we typically enter entrepreneurship with less access, resources, and a smaller network than our white counterparts. In this episode Cheryl Contee, author of the newly released book Mechan...
Boundaries Will Save Your Life - Ep 019
May 22, 2019 09:30 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBBoundaries are an essential part to living healthy relationships and a healthy life. However, setting and enforcing boundaries with others can be unexpectedly difficult. Why? Why is it so hard to set and enforce boundaries? That's what we explore today. In this episode I share my experience going from being a bad boundary enforcer to an impeccable one; why boundaries are important, and how they influence other areas of your life. I share why setting and enforcing boundaries can be such a c...
Winning Against Beckys and White Violence with Catrice M. Jackson - Ep. 018
May 15, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBAs Black people we have to navigate dangers, micro-aggressions, and violence from white people. There are so many sneaky ways that that violence comes up that we have to train ourselves to see for our own mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. In this week's episode Catrice M. Jackson joins me to discuss the ways the Beckys and Chads of the world launch their weapons against us, key things we can do to preserve our life force and energy against these covert and sneaky attacks, AND the ...
Making An Impact - Ep 017
May 09, 2019 18:30 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBPeople talk a lot about "purpose" and finding it. I think a key element you need is a deep understanding of the impact you want to make. As Black creatives we have a powerful ability to make an impact with our work--whether it is in art, business, or any other endeavor--that ripples out into community, societal, and world change. In this episode we'll explore why impact is such an important part of pursuing your work, the blindspots you can fall into that can lead you off course, and how t...
Making Mental Health Care More Accessible with Camesha Jones - Ep 016
April 25, 2019 12:50 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBGood mental healthcare can literally save lives but Black people have a lot of barriers to entry when it comes to accessing good mental health services. This week I am joined by Camesha L. Jones, LSW, creator of Sista Afya, LLC. We discuss the particular issues affecting our mental health as Black people that are unique to our communities and experiences--things that don't get addressed in mainstream mental health discussions--and the challenges Black people, especially Black women, face i...
Choosing Power Over Fear - Ep 015
April 16, 2019 17:37 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBPower vs. Fear. You have more choice than you may think. So many people are living their lives from a place of fear. I don't just mean how they make decisions. I mean how they engage with people, interact with their art, relate to themselves, and more, comes from a place of fear. So how do you change that? In this episode I share some ways I used to operate from fear without realizing and how I shifted to power. Listen in as I detail the differences in operating from power versus from fear...
Ancestors, Spirituality, and Loving Blackness with L'Erin Alta - Ep 014
March 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBSpirituality and religion can be a deeply supportive place for some and a tumultuous place for others. Spirituality is vast and varied and as people of the African diaspora we have a rich lineage of spiritual practices that many, if not most of us, have been disconnected from. In this week's episode of Melanated Rising L'Erin Alta joins me for a delicious conversation on loving ALL Black people, the power of connecting to your ancestors, and exploring and defining your spirituality for yo...
Beating Imposter Syndrome - Ep 013
March 20, 2019 19:29 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBLet's talk the dreaded "imposter syndrome". That icky, irksome feeling that you're not good enough, smart enough, talented enough, expert enough, blah blah enough for what you're doing. It shows up in sneaky ways, sabotaging your progress, and it's something EVERYONE experiences. In this episode I dive into what imposter syndrome is, how it shows up in ways you may not expect, the social/cultural/historical factors that fuel imposter syndrome specifically for Black people, and of cours...
Bridging the Afrolatinx and Black American Divide with Mavelyn Cedeño - Ep 012
March 13, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBBeing Afrolatinx is both beautiful and complicated. Between the denial of Afrolatinx people's Blackness by Black Americans and the erasure of Blackness in Latin America the relationship between Afrolatinx people and the global Black community is complex. In this episode Mavelyn Cedeño joins me to discuss the many complexities of the Afrolatinx diaspora and how to heal the divide between our global Black communities, histories, and cultures through the power of Pan-Africanism. Mavelyn Ced...
Being Twice As Good For Half As Much - Ep 011
March 06, 2019 17:57 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBEver here the line for Black people that you have to be twice as good for half as much? It's a reality that shows up across environments, industries, and experiences. It's a lesson Black parents sometimes teach their kids. It's also a barrier we often unintentionally put up for ourselves without even realizing. In this episode I share a story of how this showed up in my life years ago when I tested for my black belt, 3 ways we internalize this concept and sabotage ourselves, and some tips ...
At the Corner of Blackness, Art, and Love with Sara Haile-Mariam - Ep 010
February 27, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIn the first guest episode since returning I am joined by Sara Haile-Mariam for a beautiful conversation on claiming your Blackness and your artist, and how love is a power with which we as Black people counter white supremacy and rise! Sara Haile-Mariam is a writer, storyteller and musician. She is the front woman and drummer of Makeda!, a band on a mission to reclaim rock and roll. Sara creates unapologetically with, and about, love. She believes that oppressive paradigms are all rooted ...