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Express Session Featuring SuperB

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On this week’s episode, I interview one of my favorite poets, the genius SuperB!

We really went deep on this one.  We even took a pause and just soaked in the beauty of where the interview went.  

SuperB’s talked about his origin story, creativity, connection, how he almost became a Catholic priest, and on pursuing one's dreams. 

I highly recommend you take listen!  Enjoy! 

SuperB will be the featured poet for this month’s Live and Online: Expression Session.  Taking place on Sunday, October 15th, the LO:ES is an online writing workshop that culminates a performance by our feature SuperB.

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An Intersectional Dialogue With Claudia Alick

I am really excited to share this one with you.  This week’s episode is unique and explores a new format.  I sit down with intersectional inclusion expert, artist and digital nomad Claudia Alick.  

Rather than an interview, Claudia and I had a back and forth conversation.  Both of us asked each other questions and explored the answers together.

During our dialogue, we covered topics such as: 

  • Claudia's Listening Tour
  • Leadership 
  • Inclusion and Accessibility 
  • Intersectionality 
  • How we both got into the work we are in. 

It was really fun exploring this format.  Both Claudia and I had some real ‘aha moments’ during this one. 

You will love this unique and exciting episode.  

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"To Be Black Queens By Any Means.” - An interview with Destinny Fletcher

This week’s episode is pure magic and power.  

I interview spoken word artist and community advocate Destinny Fletcher.  Destinny’s mission is to engage the community through womanhood, self-awareness, and body positivity. 

Destinny spits 3 dope poems during this interview and shares the origin story behind her mantra, "To Be Black Queens By Any Means.” 

Plus we talked about: 

  • What inspires you to be you.
  • What self-care and self-love looks like.
  • How to gain self-awareness.
  • How to have badass confidence. 

Destinny is one of my favorite poets and SHE IS FROM MY HOMETOWN OF MILWAUKEE, WI.  What more could you ask for from an episode?  

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Interview With Ash S. - Budding Poet and Psychologist in Training

On this week’s episode I interview budding poet and phycologist in training Ash S.  

We talked about:

  • Gender
  • Being Non-Binary
  • Langston Hughes
  • Is the Universe Kind? 

Plus Ash shares 4 brilliant and inspiring poems. 

Ash was authentic, open and vulnerable in this interview.  I really learned a lot and was grateful for the opportunity.   

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Live and Online: Expression Session - October Edition (Featuring Kezia)

On this week’s episode we have the amazing Kezia as our guest!  Kezia Gilyard is a nonbinary trans masculine person. They work with transgender youth in South Florida.

Kezia is also a poet and artist.  Check out this line from one of the poems they performed: 

“I love you as a promise,

So I keep it a secret. 

I wrote it down and hid it in my tear duct.” 

YES!  In addition to sharing powerful poetry, Kezia also talked about being the LGBTQ Coordinator for a school district in South Flordia. And offered important resources for anyone working with students who are LGBTQIA+.

To contact Kezia: Keziagilyard @ gmail.com

Here are the links for the videos Kezia references: Video 1 and Video 2.

Register to attend this Sunday's Live and Online: Expression Session featuring SuperB:

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Live and Online: Expression Session - October Edition (Featuring SuperB)

On this week’s episode, I interview one of my favorite poets, the genius SuperB!

We really went deep on this one.  We even took a pause and just soaked in the beauty of where the interview went.  

SuperB talked about his origin story, creativity, connection, how he almost became a Catholic priest, and on pursuing one's dreams. 

I highly recommend you take listen!  Enjoy!  

Register to attend this Sunday's Live and Online: Expression Session featuring SuperB:

OR LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW AS A PODCAST BELOW OR ON ITUNES.

Live and Online: Expression Session - September Edition (Featuring Paradise Khanmalek)

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On this episode of T.H.E. Celebration, I sat down for an interview with the amazing Sci-Fi poet and illustrator, Paradise Khanmalek.

This episode is filled with a whole lot of awesomeness. We touched on so many wonderful topics such as magic, colors, sexuality, race, delicious food, and delicious language. We also discussed breaking the third wall of digital visual art, as well as creativity and poetry. 

My inspiration level definitely went up after this episode, and I hope yours does too! Be sure to check it out below.

Register to attend this Sunday's Live and Online: Expression Session featuring Paradise Khanmalek:

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Live and Online: Expression Session - August Edition (Featuring Matt Sedillo!)

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On this week's episode, we feature an amazing poet, activist, scholar Matt Sedillo. 

I have been looking forward to this interview for a while! Matt is a genius and I promise this interview will blow you away. 

Matt and I talked about a number of things, including the tragedies in Charlottesville. We also talked about poetry, as well as his experiences as a writer.  Matt summoned up this interview wonderfully when he said in the intro, "Fuck Trump.  And here's why."

Matt also blessed us with 3 awesome poems, all of are brilliant and inspiring!  Be sure to check it out this week's episode!

Register to attend this Sunday's Live and Online: Expression Session featuring Matt Sedillo:

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Live and Online: Expression Session - June Edition (Featuring Nia Malika Dixon!)

Live and Online: Expression Session is a monthly writing workshop which culminates in a featured performance by an internationally recognized artist. For this month, we're happy to present the Writer - Producer - Director: Nia Malika Dixon! 

Nia and I had a great time recording her interview for T.H.E. Celebration.  We got deep during this one, covering conversations on love, vulnerability, fear, getting out of the box, and the impact of storytelling. 

Here's some of my favorite questions that Nia brilliantly responded to: 

1. What is your definition of love?
2. What is a story that has impacted your life? 
3. What is resiliency and what is healing? 
4. Can you expand upon what you mean by, "I'm a 21st century century griot trying to get the narrative of the Black Muslim Women out there."
5. What have been some landmarks and crossroads on your journey to?

Plus, Nia reads poetry from her soon to be released book, A Notebook for Heartbreak.  Yes! 

Experience some love and expression, join us this Sunday and check out Nia's interview. 

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Live and Online: Expression Session - January Edition

Live and Online: Expression Session is back!  Our next session is on Sunday, January 22nd at 12 PM PST - 2 PM PST (That’s 3 PM - 5 PM if you’re on the east coast).  

Click here to register!

Our feature is the amazing, the brilliant, the coolest: Xavier CoolKid.  In anticipation of his feature, Xavier joined me for an interview.  In addition to performing 3 powerful poems, he shared many insights into his creative journey and process.

Here's the interview:

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