Radical Magical Brilliance: Centering The Well-Being of Black Women

Lupus and Joy with Genny Mack

It's been a while since I posted an episode, and this one is particularly personal and special to me. In recognition of Lupus Awareness Month, I had a heartfelt conversation on Instagram with Holistic Nutritionist and Lupus Warrior, Genny Mack. We discuss our diagnoses, our connections, and our journeys toward living well with this complex disease. To find out more about Genny and her work, please see the links below:  Genny's website Genny's IG (she has so many inspiring posts)

REPOST: Love is a Muscle

This episode is repost from 2015, which feels eerily aligned with where we are today.  Produced by Gabrilla Ballard Please visit us on social media: @radicalmagicalbrilliance www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com  

Fill Your Cup

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of identifying areas in your life where you feel depleted and finding what fills you and brings you joy.  Music and editing by Gabrilla Ballard Please follow us on social media:  @radicalmagicalbrilliance www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com  

Self-Belief

In today's episode, I am joined by a special guest, my 11-year-old daughter to talk about self-belief.  Music and editing by Gabrilla Ballard radicalmagicalbrilliance.com IG @radicalmagicalbrilliance  

You Got The Good Stuff At Home

  Today's episode centers on the fact that sometimes we go looking outside yourself for answers, when what you seek is already in of us.  IG:@radicalmagicalbrilliance Music by Gabrilla Ballard  

Lessons in Imperfection

Today's session centers on the lessons we can learn from our imperfections.    Music by Gabrilla Ballard  www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com IG:@radicalmagicalbrilliance

If they want to leave, let them.

Sometimes when you establish boundaries, everyone won't be on board and they will want to leave.  That's ok. 

Boundaries and Self-Care

In today's episode, I talk about self-care and one of the barriers to it, a lack of healthy internal and external boundaries. 

I'm back

In today's episode I talk a little bit about where I've been and the necessity of taking a step back. 

Interview with Cassandra Lane

Today's Episode is a special one. It is Mother's Day and today's guest is a dear person to me. Cassandra Lane is a writer, author, mother, wife and beloved friend. In today's episode, our conversation centers on motherhood, creativity and the powerful themes that emerge in her newest memoir, We are Bridges.  Cassandra Lane is author of We Are Bridges (Feminist Press), winner of the Louise Meriwether First Book Prize and Editor-in-Chief of L.A. Parent magazine. She previously worked as a ne...

Interview with Sierra Brown of Melanin Well

Sierra Brown is a health and wellness coach particularly obsessed with helping black women (and our loving allies) get out of unmanageable routines and into bodies they love and love them back… for good. Through her Melanin Well community - she has been able to help 100's of women find freedom in their own revised version of health and wellness. Music by Gabrilla Ballard

Interview with Ahlia Kitwana

Ahlia is the founder of Little Black Buddha, (LBB) which offers women help in making career transitions and figuring out their next move in their lives and careers. LBB also creates the space to honestly look at the entire picture of one’s life by incorporating a life design ethos into the work and programming, advocating wholeness, wellness and a complete sense of self.  She is a RYT 200 certified yoga instructor. Little Black Buddha is currently developing LBB Pathways, which is an App ...

Interview with Sex Blogger Ashley Cobb

Ashley is a "Sexfluencer" whose goal is to help women create more intimate, exciting, fulfilling sex life. She created her personal brand and blog, Sex With Ashley as a tool to help women feel comfortable discussing their sexual desires as well as release all the negative B.S. that holds them back from experiencing the best sex imaginable. Likewise her CBD Sexual Wellness Company, Bedtanicals is on a mission to provide luscious, organic CBD lubrication and increased pleasure to people with v...

Interview with Clarity Coach, Rebecca M. Thompson

Rebecca Thompson is an award-winning international political consultant and Clarity Coach who helps high achieving Black womxn transform their lives from the inside out. She has inspired audiences around the world with her story.

Interview with Dr. Danielle Drake

“Dr. Danielle Drake is one of those torch bearers, healers, her open hands offering us tools to remember that our worth, wonder, wholeness and humanity is implied. Regardless of those who lack the soul or substance to acknowledge it. Dr. Drake's scholarship and commitment reminds us that the visionary power of those who have come before us is within us and is needed now more than ever." Danielle Drake, PhD is Associate Professor, Program Chair, and alum of the Counseling Psychology, Expres...

Checking in

Now that we have been in this new normal, I wanted to check in. I'm excited to be back. 

Interview with Anamarie "Ree" Shreeves of Fort Negrita

In celebration and recognition of Earth day, we are sharing a much loved interview with Ree of Fort Negrita, conducted in 2015. For more on her work, please visit www.fortnegrita.com

Interview with Keturah Kendrick

Interview with Writer and Author of No Thanks: Black, Female, and Living in the Martyr-Free Zone, Keturah Kendrick.  Music: "What's going on? " (Instrumental) by GaBrilla Ballard   

On COVID-19-5 Suggestions for Self-Care

During this stressful time, I wanted to offer some support that you might find helpful. May you be well.  Transcript of recording can be found at www.radicalmagicalbrilliance.com  

Interview with dana fitchett

dana e. fitchett, director of defDances, is a multi- and inter-disciplinary artist, movement educator, MFA candidate, and radical mixed-race Black woman exploring questions of identity reconciliation and decolonization by way of creative expression and re-imagination of what's possible. She lives in Oakland, CA, and splits most of her time between the Bay Area and the Northeast. Music by Gabrilla Ballard  

Interview with Ayanna Molina

Raised in the arms of New Orleans, Ayanna's vibe is an eclectic mix of spoken word and Hip Hop. Her work is dedicated to uplifting women and using Hip Hop as a tool to teach young people. She has performed in venues across the country...New York (Nuyurican), Atlanta (Women Who Jam) and Houston (Blackout Arts Collective).  Ayanna continues to do workshops to promote self-love and wellness for women of color. Her album, "Uplift Yo' Self" is her first project, followed by "InteGRITTY: The Mixta...

Interview with B. Anderson

In this month's interview series, I had the fortune of having a conversation with B. Anderson. B. Anderson, (they/them), is a sound healer, plant medicine stewart/herbalist, reiki practitioner, mediation teacher, mediator, ritual leader and community organizer. B. calls up the traditions, legacies and medicine of their southern Black American, Jamaican Maroon, Niitsitapi/Blackfoot, and Choctaw ancestry as their healing arts praxis.  A visionary of Love Circle Sangha, a member of Harriet'...

Interview with Lisa Marie of The Black Berry Beauty Academy-Part 2

Today's episode concludes my interview my Lisa Marie of The Black Berry Beauty Holistic Academy. For more information on Lisa Marie's work, please visit www.blackberrybeautyacademy.com

Interview with Lisa Marie of The Black Berry Beauty Academy

Today’s episode kicks off our first monthly interview of season 3. Today’s interview is with healer, artist and world traveler Lisa Marie who recently visited Colombia. In part 1 of  this two-part interview, Lisa Marie discusses self-love and tenderness in the lives of Black Women.  To find out more about her work, please visit her websites below.  Visit her you tube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttjrp4Gj95DM4SQGpeDtvQ Her website: http://www.blackberrybeautyacadem...

Health Self-Advocacy and Black Women

Black Women often face institutional and systemic blockades to treatment modalities that aid in our well-being. These systemic challenges make self-advocacy a vital life practice. Today’s episode centers on Black women and self-advocacy in healthcare situations.  Music:  Opening/Closing Song: Urban Mamasong Productions Deeply dungeon-Lobo Loco (Over Midnight) Melodiou-Partners in Rhyme-  

New Direction

S3 Episode 1: New Direction Welcome to the beginning of a new season.  Procrastination or what can be perceived as such, isn't always about avoiding doing our work. Sometimes procrastination and/ or hesitation can be a sign that there is something not right. That you need to reconsider a choice you’re making or move in another direction.  Today’s episode is a result of me taking a step back to rethink and ultimately re-envision the direction of this podcast. To begin moving in a directio...

What brings you joy?

This week's inspirational message centers on finding joy especially after so many days of rain. Also a brief update on forthcoming episodes.  radicalmagicalbrilliance.com gabrillaballard.com twitter.com/gabrillaballard The RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance Podcast is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard  

Radical Magical Monday: It's not about the situation, it's about the Story

Radical Magical Monday is a weekly inspirational/motivational message.  Music:Intro and Outro Music by GaBrilla Ballard radicalmagicalbrilliance.com gabrillaballard.com twitter.com/gabrillaballard   The RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance Podcast is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard  

Radical Magical Monday: If you didn't care what others thought...

Radical Magical Monday is a weekly inspirational/motivational message.  Music: radicalmagicalbrilliance.com gabrillaballard.com The RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance Podcast is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard (Song) Cabin Fever (artist) Audiobinger  (album) Unknown—2018 Creative Commons License 

Radical Magical Monday: Sometimes they will leave. Let them

Radical Magical Monday is a weekly inspiration/motivational message or meditation. Radical magical Brilliance is written and produced by artist/creative GaBrilla Ballard. 

Radical Magical Monday: Don't Let Anyone Talk You Out of Your Dreams

Radical Magical Mondays is a weekly inspiration/motivational message or meditation. Radical magical Brilliance is written and produced by artist/creative GaBrilla Ballard. 

Radical Magical Monday: On loss

Radical Magical Monday is a weekly inspirational message. On feeling loss.    radicalmagicalbrilliance.com gabrillaballard.com twitter.com/gabrillaballard   The RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance Podcast is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard

Radical Magical Brilliance Interviews: kei slaughter

  About Today’s Guest:  kei slaughter (pronouns: they/them) is a Soul-Folk Sonic Storyteller conjuring bokou magik from deep New Orleans roots. A dynamic Vocalist, Songwriter, Flutist, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Board-Certified Music Therapist, kei delights audiences with their soulful, smart, and highly inventive compositions. In addition to writing and playing for a range of cross-disciplinary projects, kei also uses music as a tool for healing and social change in their heartwork with...

Radical Magical Monday: Sometimes "No" is the Right the Answer

Radical Magical Monday is a weekly inspirational/motivational message.  Written by GaBrilla Ballard Music: (Artist) Nctrnm (Song) Flight (Album)Equinox -2018--Creative Commons The RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance Podcast is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard radicalmagicalbrilliance.com gabrillaballard.com twitter.com/gabrillaballard  

RadicalMagicalMonday: Remix Your Life

Radical Magical Mondays is a weekly inspiration thought written and performed by GaBrilla Ballard.  Words written and performed by GaBrilla Ballard Music: (Song) Skip Street (artist) Chad Crouch (album) Jams-2018 Creative Commons License  radicalmagicalbrilliance.com gabrillaballard.com twitter.com/gabrillaballard The RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance Podcast is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard

Radical Magical Monday: DOUBT

Radical Magical Mondays is a weekly inspiration thought written and performed by GaBrilla Ballard.  Words written and performed by GaBrilla Ballard Music: (Song) Midtrack 2 (artist) The 303(album) Realtime Experiments Creative Commons License  radicalmagicalbrilliance.com gabrillaballard.com twitter.com/gabrillaballard   The RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance Podcast is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard

RadicalMagicalMondays-Inspiration for the Week, March 4, 2019

Radical Magical Mondays is a weekly inspiration thought written and performed by GaBrilla Ballard.  Music: (Song) Tizebel Monokider (artist) The 303 (album) Realtime Experiments--Creative Commons License  gabrillaballard.com gabrillatballard(instragram) twitter.com/gabrillaballard RadicalMagicalMagical Brilliance is created and produced by GaBrilla Ballard

Radical Magical Brilliance: What is it? A meditative thought

This week's meditative thought/insight invites us to go deeper into our desires and longings.  May it serve you in your growth.  Instrumental: GaBrilla Ballard 

Radical Magical Brilliance: Maybe-A meditative thought

Happy New Year. Today's first podcast of the year is a meditation on letting go and accepting all that we've experienced as the compost needed to grow a new and more intentional future. I hope this finds you well. With love and gratitude,  GaBrilla

Radical Magical Monday-Stop Asking for Permission

Here's the inspirational message for the week. Please have a listen and share with your loved ones! Have a great week. Enjoy!

RadicalMagicalMonday: What Are You Saying Yes To?

Are there things, both wanted and unwanted that sometimes pop of in your life that you didn't consciously invite? Today's message touches on what we put our attention on.     

RadicalMagicalMonday: Being Too Much

The first RadicalMagicalMonday of Season 2. Have you even felt like being your biggest and brightest self was too much for others? Have a listen. I've been there...

RadicalMagicalBrilliance: Season 2

RadicalMagicalBrilliance: Season 2/Episode 1

This is the first episode of Season 2 of RadicalMagicalBrilliance. It has been a long time, but we are back and I am so excited about this upcoming season.   

RadicalMagicalBrilliance: Welcome to Season 2

This is the first episode of Season 2 of RadicalMagicalBrilliance. It has been a long time, but we are back and I am so excited about this upcoming season.   

RadicalMagicalBrilliance: Possibility

RadicalMagicalMonday/Insight for the Week: Love is a Muscle

RadicalMagicalBrilliance: On Race and Wealth, Part 1

My thoughts on Missouri within a larger historical context.

RadicalMagicalBrilliance: On Race and Wealth

My thoughts on Missouri within a larger historical context.

RadicalMagicalBrilliance Episode 8: Dr. Herukhuti Williams

Interview with Writer, poet, playwright and scholar Dr. Herukhuti Williams