Spaces with Morgan Harper Nichols
739 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 220 ratings"Spaces" is a series by artist and writer Morgan Harper Nichols on cultivating dedicated areas for thinking, reflecting, and imagining. The focus is on practices like journaling, keeping notebooks, and creating digital gardens. These activities are more than just tasks to keep up with; they are spaces to explore and ways to create resources that can benefit various areas of life. From school to work, inner worlds to connecting with the rest of the world, and making art to writing, Morgan shares insights from both her research and personal practices to help you capture details, inspire ideas, cultivate imagination, and foster creativity.
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Lessons from Ocean Currents
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 9.65 MBLessons from Ocean Currents The video mentioned in the episode: How do ocean currents work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4pWafuvdrY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4pWafuvdrY)
Lessons from Nature
March 23, 2021 08:01 - 5 minutes - 6.07 MBRead the poems in this episode here: 1 - Lessons from Clouds https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmjsv_AdQJ/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmjsv_AdQJ/) 2 - Lessons from Trees, Part 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CDM-uu8Aa-s/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CDM-uu8Aa-s/) 3 - Lessons from Trees, Part 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC39EgA4k2/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CMC39EgA4k2/) 4 - Lessons from a Leaf - https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrO_MtAMCE/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrO_MtAMCE/) 5 - Lesson...
5 Signs You're Growing
March 22, 2021 08:01 - 4 minutes - 5.06 MB5 Signs That You’re Growing — Read the original post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9xAALAySj/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9xAALAySj/)
You have what you need to live a beautiful story (Part 5)
March 19, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MBYou have what you need to live a beautiful story (Part 5) Podcast transcript available here: HTTP://morganharpernichols.com/blog/you-have-what-you-need-to-live-a-beautiful-story-part-5
You have what you need to live a beautiful story (Part 4)
March 18, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MBhttp://morganharpernichols.com/blog/you-have-what-you-need-to-live-a-beautiful-story-part-4 (Click here for the transcript of today's episode!)
You have what you need to live a beautiful story (Part 3)
March 17, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 19 MBHere's part 3 of "You have what you need to live a beautiful story." - Podcast transcript available here: HTTP://morganharpernichols.com/podcast
You have what you need to live a beautiful story (Part 2)
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBHere's Part 2 of "You Have What You Need to Live a Beautiful Story: 5 Practices for finding beauty and courage to carry on, by looking back." Full transcript available on my site! https://morganharpernichols.com/podcast
You have what you need to live a beautiful story (Part 1)
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 21 MBToday begins a 5 Day Series called: "You Have What You Need to Live a Beautiful Story: 5 Practices for finding beauty and courage to carry on, by looking back." Full transcript available on my site! https://morganharpernichols.com/podcast
A Conversation with Erin Morgan Taylor
March 12, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBToday, I’m chatting with https://www.erinmorgantaylor.com/new-page-1 (Erin Morgan Taylor) | https://www.instagram.com/erinmorgantaylor/ (Instagram) Connect with Morgan —> https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ (Instagram) —> Garden24 (https://garden24.co/ (shop)) —> https://www.youtube.com/user/itsmorganmusic1 (YouTube)
Talking to school teachers
March 11, 2021 07:30 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MBToday, we'll be hearing from school teachers describing what their experiences have been like over the past year. My hope is that this episode can help us hear how we can support teachers, students, and all involved in the education system during this time. Thank you to all the teachers who took the time to share with me! - Morgan Harper NIchols
My experience being diagnosed with autism as an adult
March 10, 2021 07:30 - 33 minutes - 38 MBToday I share a bit more of my story of being diagnosed with autism after years of searching for answers. References Here's the blog post I mentioned in today's episode: https://morganharpernichols.com/blog/im-autistic Here's the video I mentioned from the YouTube channel "The Take" on the Strong Black Woman Trope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSjs_pm8MZk
Getting specific about hope
February 22, 2021 07:05 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBGoing deeper with hope - inspired by Rita Dove's 'Dawn Revisited'
5 Things No One Tells You About Telling Your Story
February 19, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHere are a few things I have learned about telling my story in public, and in my personal life. Thanks for listening - Morgan Harper Nichols
A Conversation with Johanna Kandel
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 39.2 MBToday, I’m chatting with Johnna Kandel of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. https://www.instagram.com/johannakandel/?hl=en (Johanna on Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/AllianceforEDA/ (Alliance for EDA on Facebook) | https://www.instagram.com/allianceforeda/ (@AllianceforEDA / Instagram) If you or someone you know needs help, including immediately, please do not hesitate to reach out. https://twloha.com/find-help/24-hour-helplines/ (24 Hour Helplines) https://findedhelp.com/ (...
A Conversation with Sandra Van Opstal
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBToday, I’m chatting with Sandra Van Opstal: https://www.instagram.com/sandravanopstal/?hl=en (Instagram) | http://www.sandravanopstal.com/ (Sandra's Website) | https://chasingjustice.com/ (Chasing Justice Website) Connect with me! —> https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ (Instagram) —> Garden24 (https://garden24.co/ (shop)) —> https://www.youtube.com/user/itsmorganmusic1 (YouTube)
A Conversation with Natasha Martin
February 16, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBToday, I’m chatting with Natasha Martin: https://www.instagram.com/violettinder/?hl=en (Instagram) | http://www.violettinder.com/ (Natasha's Website) Connect with me! —> https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ (Instagram) —> Garden24 (https://garden24.co/ (shop)) —> https://www.youtube.com/user/itsmorganmusic1 (YouTube)
How long will the waiting last?
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBHow long will the waiting last? - A question from the community
Favorite Quotes Friday
February 12, 2021 07:15 - 32 minutes - 37 MBAll the quotes in today’s episode: 1 I have created nothing really beautiful, really lasting, but if I can inspire one of these youngsters to develop the talent I know they possess, then my monument will be in their work. -Augusta Savage 2 At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough. No record of it needs to be kept and you don’t need someone to share it with or tell it to. When that happens—that letting go—you...
A Conversation with Lynn Giunta
February 11, 2021 10:05 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MBA conversation with Lynn Giunta
A Conversation with Jeanetta Gonzales
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBToday, I’m chatting with Jeanetta Gonzales. Follow Jeanetta's work: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nettdesigns/ (https://www.instagram.com/nettdesigns/) Shop - https://shopnettdesigns.com/ (https://shopnettdesigns.com/) Gallery - https://www.jeanettagonzales.com/ (https://www.jeanettagonzales.com/)— Connect with Morgan —> https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ (Instagram) —> Garden24 (https://garden24.co/ (shop)) —> https://www.youtube.com/user/itsmorganmusic1 (YouTube)
A Conversation with Kelsey Chapman
February 09, 2021 07:15 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBToday, I’m chatting with Kelsey Chapman!
A Conversation with Megan Crabbe
February 08, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBToday, I’m chatting with Megan Crabbe (@bodyposipanda) Follow Megan's work: https://www.instagram.com/bodyposipanda/ (https://www.instagram.com/bodyposipanda/) Connect with Morgan —> https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ (Instagram) —> Garden24 (https://garden24.co/ (shop)) —> https://www.youtube.com/user/itsmorganmusic1 (YouTube)
A Conversation with Guyla J
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBToday I am talking with Guyla J — a hairstylist in Los Angeles who I came to know as a client! I miss the conversations we use to have when I was sitting in her chair and I’m glad we got to have this conversation, today! I hope you enjoy this conversation about moving forward even when you're afraid, approaching creativity in a new way, and taking the initiative. http://instagram.com/guylaj_styles (Follow Guyla J on Instagram)
Exciting Announcement! - A birthday episode
February 04, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 30.7 MBToday’s my birthday and I have song exciting news to share! All the details http://morganharpernichols.com/howfaryouhavecome (here)!
A Conversation with Nicole Walters
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 38 MBToday, I am talking with Nicole Walters about legacy and why we do what we do. https://nicolewalters.com/ (Nicole’s Website) https://www.instagram.com/nicolewalters/?hl=en (Nicole on Instagram )
A conversation with Ben Higgins
February 02, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBToday I’m joined by Ben Higgins for a conversation on knowing who you are and searching for connection. Check out Ben’s book, “Alone In Plain Sight: Searching For Connection When You’re Seen But Not Known,” which released today, February 2: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/alone-in-plain-sight/ (https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/alone-in-plain-sight/) https://instagram.com/higgins.ben?igshid=1ofnq2lthq14d (Ben Higgins on Instagram) https://instagram.com/generous_coffee_?igshid=1acqbtpl6o2n (Genero...
No more hiding
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBA spoken-word piece for the start of a new month!
A Conversation with Ekemini Uwan
January 29, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MBToday, I’m chatting with Ekemini Uwan. Resources mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/ocean.africa/ (https://www.instagram.com/ocean.africa/) https://www.instagram.com/blackarchives.co/ (https://www.instagram.com/blackarchives.co/) https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Rule-Nurturing-Creative-Monastic/dp/1933495294 (https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Rule-Nurturing-Creative-Monastic/dp/1933495294) Follow Ekemini’s work: https://www.sistamatictheology.com (https://www.sistamatictheology.com) Follow Ekem...
Answering your questions about writing, publishing, and art
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBEarlier this week, on social media, I asked if anyone had questions about writing, publishing, or making art. Here are the answers! There will also be a part 2 in the new future.
A Conversation with Katina Mountanos
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBA Conversation with Katina Mountanos https://www.instagram.com/onadulting/?hl=en (Follow Katina Mountanos on Instagram) https://www.onadulting.com/the-book (Katina Mountanos' book 'On Adulting') https://www.onadulting.com/ (On Adulting Website)
A Conversation with Scott Bakken
January 26, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MBA conversation with Scott Bakken http://instagram.com/scottbakken (Follow Scott Bakken on Instagram) http://instagram.com/socality (Follow Socality on Instagram) https://www.socality.org/ (Events, workshops, and more at Socality.org)
A Conversation with Ciara Johnson
January 25, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 41.1 MBA Conversation with Ciara Johnson https://www.instagram.com/hey_ciara/?hl=en (Ciara's Instagram) http://www.heyciara.com/ (Ciara's Blog)
A Conversation with Nicole Witt
January 22, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBA Conversation with Nicole Witt - https://nicolewitt.com/ (Nicole Witt's latest music)
A Conversation with Liz Milani
January 21, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 44.6 MBToday I am chatting with Liz Milani of https://www.instagram.com/thepracticeco/?hl=en (The Practice Co!)
A Conversation with Michaela Angemeer
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBToday, I am talking with poet https://www.instagram.com/michaelapoetry/?hl=en (Michaela Angemeer (@michaelapoetry))!
A conversation with Jacqueline Whitney
January 19, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn the podcast today: @http://instagram.com/jacquelinewhitney_ (jacquelinewhitney_) joins me for a conversation on creativity and connection. https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinewhitney_/ (Jacqueline Whitney on Instagram) https://shopcatalog.com/product/beyond-worthy/ (Jacqueline Whitney's book)
A Conversation with Faitth B
January 18, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBhttps://www.instagram.com/faitthb/ (Faitth B on Instagram) https://twitter.com/FaitthB (Faitth B on Twitter) Faitth B's Intention Guide: http://faitthbrooks.com/ (Faitthbrooks.com) ___ How you can support this podcast: Leave a review in the Apple Podcasts App! Download my app "Storyteller" for daily messages, wallpapers, and FREE push notifications: http://onelink.to/stapp (http://onelink.to/stapp) My shop: http://garden24.co/ (http://garden24.co) How you can connect on social media: Instagra...
Falling out of sync
January 15, 2021 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBFalling out of sync (poem and podcast update)
A conversation with Kelsea Olivia
January 13, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBA conversation with Kelsea Olivia of https://www.instagram.com/eastolivia/?hl=en (@eastolivia) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols/message
A conversation with Eniola Abioye
January 12, 2021 15:20 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBA conversation with Eniola Abioye https://www.instagram.com/eni.abioye/?hl=en (Eniola Abioye on Instagram ) https://www.eniolaa.com/ (Eniola Abiyoe‘s website ) _ Click here to leave a voice message! (click “message”) http://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols (http://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols) How you can support this podcast: Leave a review in the Apple Podcasts App! Download my app "Storyteller" for daily messages, wallpapers, and FREE push notifications: http://onelink.to/stapp (h...
A conversation with Eniola Abo
January 12, 2021 08:20 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBA conversation with Eniola Abioye Eniola Abioye on Instagram Eniola Abiyoe‘s website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols/message
A conversation with Kennesha Buycks
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBA conversation about home, routine and life with Kennesha Buycks https://www.instagram.com/restorationhouse/?hl=en (Kennesha on Instagram) https://g.co/kgs/kPRz5t (Kennesha's book "Restoration House: Creating a Space That Gives Life and Connection to All Who Enter") https://www.restorationhouseblog.com/ (Kennesha's website and blog) ___ Click here to leave a voice message! (click “message”) http://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols (http://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols) How you can support ...
A conversation with Kennesha Bucks
January 11, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBA conversation about home, routine and life with Kennesha Buycks Kennesha on Instagram Kennesha's book "Restoration House: Creating a Space That Gives Life and Connection to All Who Enter" Kennesha's website and blog ___ Click here to leave a voice message! (click “message”) http://anchor.fm/morganharpernichols How you can support this podcast: Leave a review in the Apple Podcasts App! Download my app "Storyteller" for daily messages, wallpapers, and FREE push notifications: http://...
The Christian Music Questions You Keep Asking
January 10, 2021 00:37 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBI'm an indie artist and I don't fully know if I'm in an industry, to be honest. I never intentionally "left an industry," but there was a season I was consistently charting on CCM radio and some on Gospel radio, too. You all have often asked me questions about that season vs where I am now and my opinions regarding all of it. Some things I have been specifically and legally requested to refrain from speaking out. However this is an episode that is transparent and honest and I hope you enjoy ...
A conversation with Johanna of @chalkandleaves
January 08, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBToday I am talking with Johanna of https://www.instagram.com/chalkandleaves/?hl=en (@chalkandleaves)! Johanna is an illustrator, business-owner, and full-time occupational therapy master's student. She started Chalk and Leaves at the end of 2019, and it took off quite unexpectedly in directions she never imagined. Now, she takes things day-by-day and spends her time either illustrating, shipping Etsy orders, learning how to be a good occupational therapist, or re-watching the same three TV sh...
About yesterday, at the US Capitol
January 07, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThis was supposed to be a five-minute episode, but I ended up just sharing some of my unscripted, raw thoughts on yesterday. In short, I talk a lot about how the only way we are going to look forward is by looking back and taking a close look at what to do and what not to do. I talk about how I don't think "do your own research" is enough and we need to go deeper than that. Thanks for joining me today. And lately, if you are having a tough time right now, you are not alone. Seek immediate he...
"Get Your But Out of the Way" | Bonus | The Masked Dancer Ep2
January 07, 2021 18:01 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBI usually upload on Saturdays, BUT. Ha. My mom always taught me to be mindful of when and how I use the word "but." Today, I want to encourage us all to do the same. If this episode stirs a but in you, I'm not kidding when I ask you to take it to Jesus instead of my social media platforms or email. His feet is the best place to lay all of those anxieties, frustrations and much, much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Like Jazz with Dani Evans
January 06, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBToday I am joined by Dani Evans. Dani Evans is a Brooklyn-based model and designer. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she traded her small city roots for NYC after being crowned the winner of America’s Next Top Model: Cycle Six. She is also the founder of Monrowe: a hat brand inspired by her grandfather’s jazz legacy. Follow Dani Evans http://instagram.com/danievans1 (Instagram (Dani Evans)) http://instagram.com/monrowenyc (Instagram (Monrowe)) http://www.monrowenyc.com/ (www.monrowenyc.com) H...
Living with intention with Hugette Montesinos
January 05, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBToday, I am chatting with Hugette Montesinos about living life with intention, the deeper meaning of color, and creating a roadmap to guide you through those moments where you feel stuck. This conversation inspired me to remember what draws me to color...sure, it's about the aesthetics, but there's so much more. Hugette's work is a wonderful reminder of this reality! Follow Hugette Montesinos: http://instagram.com/disfunkshionmag (Instagram) http://dfsmag.com (dfsmag.com) radicalwomanroadmap....