In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Victoria Timpo. Victoria is a walking, talking, breathing form of art. As a first generation Ghanaian American, she likes to call herself a curator of experiences! Being a trained artist, she works for a non-profit youth art center as an art coordinator. Victoria also created Kindred Creatives Collectives, a program for empowered black women creatives to retreat into the world of art. In the conversation, you will hear: How the desire for Victoria to have deeper connections, shaped the structure for her business Why collaboration over competition is one of her core values The different ways in which art is embraced in Ghana and American society. Ways you can connect with...
In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Adrianne Lind. Adrianne Lind is connecting black women in Europe and Beyond. After moving to Europe in 2000 and to Sweden in 2006, she felt the strong need to make connections to black women in Europe. There, her idea was born: Black Women in Europe (B.W.I.E). After 15 years, B.W.I.E is continuing to shine and now includes an annual Black Women in Europe Power List that features and gives special recognition to black women who set the blue print for others. In this episode, we talk about: Being a black woman in this world trying to find peace How interacting in different sections of the world can have you second guessing...
Welcome to our final episode of season 4! We are so thankful to all of our guests this incredible season for their time, knowledge and wisdom. In this week’s episode, we chat with our recurring co-host, Sophie Lenore about the highlights and our takeaways from our guests. Thank y'all for your continuous support and love this season! We can’t wait to show you what we are bringing in you in season 5! In this episode we chat about: Summaries of our previous guests and what to expect when listening to their episode. The episodes that left us in deep thought and had Yana almost shed a tear. Why we have this platform that uplifts our women and all the great...
In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Christina Romelus. Christina is not your typical politician! She is the cheerleader that every community needs. Her family is her nuclear center that helps her go through day by day. With their love and support, she has found a passion for politics and wanting to change the world for good for her sons. She is a powerhouse and leader for stepping up in changing in the black and brown communities and giving the people what they need. In this episode, we talk about: How being a "boys' mom" started her political career. Christina’s mission to bring the right people in office to bring the changes that are promised from the start. ...
Descendants Of Freedom's Journal by, Sophia Lenore Where are our Black voices? Voices of intellectual, financial, and spiritual freedom – for which we bled & fought? Did they just disappear with united Black consciousness and progressive Black thought? Who is writing for us? Where are our Black journalists? Our Black media armies – and brave woke writers that swing their pens like a mighty sword? Where are the descendants of “Freedom's Journal”? The first Black newspaper launched in the 1820’s – when our voices roared! Who’s ensuring that we’re protected & well represented? Who will personify my voice? Your voice Our voice? While writing stories about Black joy, Black camaraderie and how we uniquely congregate to rejoice! We need and...
