The Liberation Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

We are talking labor rights today with the organizers of Coffee Worker’s of The South United (CWOTS for short)- the first unionized coffee shop in Nashville (second in the state of TN)! Since 2020 there has been a massive uprising of working class folks calling out and disrupting the exploitation they receive by employers and the overall brutality capitalism inflicts to all that fall under this intersectional struggle. In discussion with organizers Paige McCay and Charley James, we touched on topics such as; how the structures of the service industry lends its hand to exploitation, the importance of seeing your constituents, the importance of intersectional uplift, and much more!  

Those of us who have worked through this pandemic (important to note many have lost their lives because of this) we have taken on an immense amount of emotional and physical burdens. However, through folks like CWOTS and other labor rights organizations, solidarity and the revelation that capitalism does not define or quantify our human rights or rights to safety we can stand up, speak out, and organize against these systems of burden.

Connect with CWOTS here !
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I have the joy and honor of being joined for episode 27 by yoga practitioner, author, and activist Jessamyn Stanley. Jessamyn is the author of 'Yoke' + 'Every Body Yoga' and is also the co-founder of The Underbelly. Raised in Durham, NC and brought up in the Baha'i faith , Jessamyn was no stranger to spiritual practices, but it wasn't until her introduction and dedication to yoga that she was able to come back into spirituality in ways she had never experienced before. Using the philosophies of these respective practices and her own deconstruction of her lived experience of being a Queer, Black, Fat person Jessamyn has been able to shed a radical light into the Western Wellness Industrial Complex and create and avenue of advocacy, validation, and self love for the folks who often fall forgotten and underserved in this industry.

We speak today about her relationship to challenging topics like imposter syndrome, shame, and self trust, and how yoga as a space of meeting yourself exactly where you are creates the space in which any and all things may be explored- leading you to new discoveries of what is sacred and what brings breathe to your life.

Find more about Jessamyn's work HERE
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Intro: 0:00-7:55
Convo: 7:55-63:00

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For Episode 18, I am joined by Tik Tok creator and “Professional Good Vibes Dispenser”, Terrell Davis he/they (@mintybongwater). Terrell took a shot in the dark when it came to beginning his career as a plant parent Tik Tok creator, and since then has been able to create a virtual space of connection, intentionality, and community. Terrell and I speak about his major influences and beginnings of plant care & mindfulness practices, we also speak about the importance of boundary setting in the digital world and approaching content creation with sureness and intentionality. 

Intro: 0:00-9:00
Interview: 9:00-55:00 

Keep up with Terrell’s content on Tik Tok, Instagram, and Youtube by following @mintybongwater & www.mintybongwater.com 

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Contenting Warning:  discussion of religious trauma & sexual violence. 

 Emily is BACK for another interview; this time we are devoting our conversation to her newly released book, #ChurchToo ! #ChurchToo: How Purity Culture Upholds Abuse And How To Find Healing, is both a labor of love, and an educational tool. Emily not only gives you the facts and tools on the interworking of Purity culture but she is also facilitating a space in written word for people’s stories to be held in righteous dignity. In this conversation we deep dive into her book and speak about how higher educations complicity (and arguably intentional) mis education of consent/sexual education, sin leveling, complementariansm, and healing. 

Order #ChurchToo: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506464817/ChurchToo

Instagram & Twitter: @emilyjoypoetry 

Emily's website: www.emilyjoypoetry.com 

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Singer Songwriter Katie Pruitt is joining me for today for a full deep dive into her first full length-co produced  & Grammy nominated album, Expectations. 

I met Katie at a local Musicians for Change event where she was singing and playing guitar with fellow local musicians sharing a space of communal peace and collaboration. In our discussion we navigate the different stories, and at times difficult experiences, that are displayed in tracks like Normal, Expectations, & Georgia and how sometimes you need to leave home and find a community that also shares in these experiences, and in result emboldens you to live authentically and be confident in having difficult conversations or facing past traumas. 

Support Katie's music and stay plugged into her work by following the links below:

website: katiepruitt.com 

instagram: @katiepruittmusic  

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We are back this week with a cozy catch-up conversation with photographer, videographer, and friend, Josh Nachoz. Originally from Ohio, but now Nashville resident, Josh started his photography career out as many people of our generation did-on a flip phone. Through this flip phone Josh connects with his driving passion of photography and how to capture the essence of his environments and the things that influence him. Along with his skate photos/videos, Josh has shot for artists like Isaiah Rashad, Jessy Wilson, Reaux Marquez, Kaash Paige, and many others. This conversation at the heart is two friends catching up, sharing stories, and speaking about the experience of being a young creative (especially in these sometimes frightening or unsettling times). 

Support Josh’s work in the links below! Also be sure to follow my new Medium page also linked below. 

Josh Nachoz links:
featured work: theliberationpodcast.com

instagram: @jashnachoz + @joshnachoz2

twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsjoshnachoz

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https://www.liberationpodcast.medium.com

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Today I am joined by Executive Director and Co-Founder, Akua Naru and  Azmera Hammouri-Davis.
theKEEPERS Collective mission is to serves as the first digital archive of Black & Latin female/fem identifying Hip Hop artists. This collective is not only the first of its kind but it is also a transnational effort. 
Today we focus on the cultural effect of the systemic silencing of female/fem voices and how Akua and Azmera are using this collective as a method of transformation for how female voices are respected, cherished, and honored in both the industry and everyday life. 

Intro: 0:00- 9:00

theKEEPERS: 9:00- 50:00

outro: 50:30-53:30

Support theKEEPERS Collective here: https://www.followthekeepers.com + @followthekeepers 

Akua Naru: https://www.akuanaru.com + @akunaru

Azmera Hammouri-Davis: https://www.azmerarhymes.com + @azmerahymes 

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This episode I am joined by the inspiration that is Curry (she/they)! We are talking HAIR yall, and not just any hair....we are talking Black natural hair. Curry is a Black creative that has been using their knowledge and passion for Black hair to create a platform of education that dismantle the intersection of racism and the hair industry. In this conversation we discuss their journey of becoming a master hairstylist, their vision and philosophy of the salon industry, and finally how conversations like this and her Black Beauty School is a way to end the cycle of systemic racism within the hair industry. 

Links to Curry's website and Instagram:

website: bespokecurry.com
Instagram: @bespokecurry , @beadandcowrie , @beadandcowriejewels 

Intro: 0:00- 10:30
Interview: 10:40-65:00
Outro: 65:00-68:00

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Oh baby am I excited for this episode! I am joined by long time jazz broadcaster, bassist, frontman, and improv enthusiast, Greg Bryant. Greg is a Nashville native now living in NYC who I had the great pleasure seeing perform with his group, The Greg Bryant Expansion. I knew someday I needed to speak to this guy and luckily a year later I started a podcast and he was kind enough and gracious enough to join me in a conversation.
 Today we discuss Greg's dedication to connecting folks to the essence of what music is trying to evoke and vibrate. We also discuss the long history and point of debate within the community of what should we call Black American Music (aka Jazz)? Greg also details the different experiences in both playing in his own fronted group as well as backing for other creative persons.
 Linked below are videos of Greg's group, The Greg Bryant Expansion - also found on theliberationpodcast.com 

Intro: 0:00-6:00

Links:
Without The Guilt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGTKSmBtxjs&feature=emb_title

Reconciliation 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaaxyaVsaPk&feature=emb_title

Passport
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/3/#inbox/KtbxLvhGJnCgbQsBdDSzcQcNPJjHDQdLrL?projector=1

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