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  • 195. The Importance of Awareness in Voting: Car Confessions with Leesh

    195. The Importance of Awareness in Voting: Car Confessions with Leesh
    2024/10/24
    Summary: In this episode of Car Confessions, Leesh reflects on the overwhelming state of the world, drawing parallels to the film 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.' She discusses the humanitarian crises, particularly in Palestine, and the implications of colonialism and imperialism. Leesh expresses her frustrations with the political landscape, particularly the notion of voting for the 'lesser of evils' in elections, and emphasizes the importance of individual choice in voting. She advocates for awareness and compassion in addressing global issues and personal voting philosophies. Keywords: Car Confessions, Palestine, voting, political landscape, humanitarian issues, global awareness, election, social justice Takeaways: Leesh reflects on the overwhelming nature of current global events. The film 'Everything, Everywhere, All at Once' resonates with her feelings about the world. Humanitarian crises, especially in Palestine, are central to her concerns. Colonialism and exploitation are ongoing issues that need attention. Voting for the lesser of evils is a troubling concept for her. She questions the morality of political candidates and their actions. Leesh emphasizes the importance of individual research in voting. She expresses frustration with the political system and its impact on citizens. The need for compassion and understanding in political discourse is highlighted. Leesh is still undecided about her voting choice but values the freedom to choose. Sound Bites: "Everything, everywhere, all at once." "This is just the conditioning of what's already been happening." "We're just living our lives." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Current Reflections 02:07 Global Awareness and Humanitarian Issues 05:44 The Political Landscape and Voting Dilemmas 16:20 Personal Voting Philosophy and Future Outlook Subscribe to The Eating Me Podcast on YouTube!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@aliciachristian9226?si=lndTSV7K9miNuetj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay in contact with Alicia! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aliciachristian.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alicia-christian66/support
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  • 194. From Ableism to Acceptance with Benai Boyd

    194. From Ableism to Acceptance with Benai Boyd
    2024/10/21
    Summary: In this engaging conversation, Alicia and Benai Boyd reconnect after years apart, sharing their journeys as performers navigating the challenges of disabilities. They discuss the importance of inclusivity in the entertainment industry, the need to break down stereotypes surrounding disabilities, and the empowerment that comes from embracing one's identity. The conversation highlights the role of communication in fostering understanding and the necessity for the industry to evolve in its representation of disabled individuals. Keywords: disability, performance, entertainment, empowerment, inclusivity, ableism, representation, chronic illness, podcast, community, inclusivity, representation, disability, theater, intersectionality, proactive change, authenticity, storytelling, empowerment, equality Takeaways: Reconnecting with old friends can reignite passion. Self-doubt can be overwhelming, but it can be overcome. Disability does not define a person's identity or worth. The entertainment industry needs to create inclusive spaces. Breaking down stereotypes is essential for progress. Communication is vital in understanding disabilities. Empowerment comes from embracing one's unique journey. Inspiration should lead to action, not just admiration. The show must go on, but not at the expense of individuals' well-being. Everyone has the potential to contribute, regardless of ability. Sound Bites: "Reconnecting feels so good!" "Don't ignore any piece of you!" "We are not disposable!" "Y'all ain't inclusive." "Why does it have to always happen with a catastrophic event?" "Haven't we sacrificed enough people?" Chapters: 00:00 Reconnecting Through Shared Experiences 02:59 Navigating Life with Disabilities 05:58 The Journey of a Performer 09:01 Creating Inclusive Spaces in Entertainment 11:59 Breaking Down Stereotypes 15:01 The Role of the Entertainment Industry 17:56 Empowerment Through Disability 21:00 Inspiration vs. Reality 23:56 The Importance of Communication 27:02 Challenging Ableism in the Arts 30:01 The Future of Disability Representation 37:56 The Illusion of Inclusivity 39:41 Preventative vs. Reactive Change 41:29 The Need for Proactive Inclusion 42:22 Breaking Stereotypes in Casting 44:51 The Struggle Against Typecasting 46:33 Empowering Collective Change 49:31 Intersectionality in Representation 50:51 The Essence of Authenticity 53:44 Creating Our Own Narratives 56:00 The Power of Communication 59:06 Barriers to Equality 01:02:14 The Importance of Telling Our Stories Stay connected with Benai! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benai.boydInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/benaiboyd/?hl=enCastABLE Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thecastablepodcastHomemade Thursdays: https://www.instagram.com/homemadethursdays?fbclid=IwY2xjawGB4RJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHf6jSuJoqmFpBhdR9X3-snMAnkUUeq1tZlhv5fxdZQIF6Vv_uIMRSzSmOQ_aem_P5824esu8ZIR42A3mgGyCQ Subscribe to The Eating Me Podcast on YouTube!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@aliciachristian9226?si=lndTSV7K9miNuetj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay in contact with Alicia! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aliciachristian.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alicia-christian66/support
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  • 193. The Vital Role of Rest: Car Confessions with Leesh

    193. The Vital Role of Rest: Car Confessions with Leesh
    2024/10/17

    Summary:

    In this episode of Car Confessions, Leesh shares her experiences navigating a busy week, emphasizing the importance of rest and self-care amidst a hectic schedule. She reflects on her personal journey towards valuing rest, the significance of community appreciation in the workplace, and the clarity gained through therapy. Leesh encourages listeners to prioritize their well-being and recognize the value of rest in achieving a balanced life.


    Keywords:

    busy week, importance of rest, workplace appreciation, therapy, personal clarity, self-care, health, community, life balance, mental health


    Takeaways:

    This week has been so busy, but good things are happening.

    I need to be mindful of my rest and not overextend myself.

    Rest is essential to overall health and well-being.

    We deserve to rest; it's vital for our health.

    Therapy has helped me gain clarity on what I want in life.

    It's important to appreciate the work of others in the community.

    Rest should be prioritized just like other important activities.

    I feel grateful for the ability to see a therapist.

    This week is just a wonky week, but it's all good stuff.

    Finding a sleep routine is crucial for maintaining balance.


    Sound Bites:

    "I love going to bed early."

    "There's nothing wrong with resting."

    "Rest is essential to overall health."


    Chapters:

    00:00 Navigating a Busy Week

    10:06 The Importance of Rest

    11:30 Appreciating Community in the Workplace

    14:24 Therapy and Personal Clarity

    17:26 Preparing for a Busy Weekend


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  • 193. The Hidden Theater Scene in Los Angeles with Eric B. Anthony

    193. The Hidden Theater Scene in Los Angeles with Eric B. Anthony
    2024/10/14
    Summary: In this engaging conversation, Alicia and Eric B. Anthony explore the journey of pursuing a career in the arts, from their early connections in New York City to Eric's transition to Los Angeles. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of being an artist, the importance of supportive relationships, and the courage it takes to take leaps of faith in one's career. Eric shares his personal experiences, including his time on Broadway and the decisions that led him to seek new opportunities in LA, emphasizing the need for continual growth and the pursuit of new dreams. In this engaging conversation, Eric B. Anthony shares his journey from moving to LA to pursue a career in theater and film, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of advocacy for artists, the realities of the theater scene in LA, and the need for community support. Eric also reflects on the hard work required in theater, the differences in auditioning between LA and New York, and his desire to inspire the next generation of artists. Keywords: theater, Broadway, acting, New York City, Los Angeles, artistic journey, personal growth, auditions, leap of faith, creativity, Eric B. Anthony, film, LA, Glee, auditions, advocacy, artists, strike, community Takeaways: The importance of supportive relationships in pursuing dreams. Taking leaps of faith can lead to unexpected opportunities. The journey of an artist is filled with challenges and triumphs. Growing up in a creative environment can shape one's artistic path. The significance of making new dreams after achieving old ones. The impact of mentorship and friendship in the arts. The disparity in wealth distribution in the entertainment industry is concerning. Artists have a responsibility to connect and inspire others. The theater scene in LA is vibrant but often overlooked. Financial realities of theater in LA can be challenging for artists. Auditioning in LA involves different dynamics compared to New York. The rehearsal process in theater is demanding and requires dedication. Sound Bites: "Your smile makes me breathe deep and relaxed." "I just came from work. I am tired." "I just always remember you in my life." "I literally just moved here today." "I was so grateful to be a theater artist." "It's insane and so inhumane." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Connection 05:58 The Journey to Becoming an Artist 11:58 First Steps in New York City 17:56 Transitioning from Broadway to LA 24:01 Taking the Leap of Faith 29:59 Pursuing New Dreams in LA 32:26 The Journey to LA and Early Auditions 34:48 Transitioning from Theater to Film and TV 36:56 Advocacy and the Importance of the Strike 40:52 The Value of Artists in Society 46:35 The Financial Realities of Theater in LA 49:39 Auditioning in LA vs. New York 53:46 The Hard Work Behind Theater Performances 58:22 Inspiring the Next Generation of Artists Stay connected with Eric! Website: https://www.ericbanthony.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericbanthonyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericb.anthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericbanthony/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricBAnthony/featured Subscribe to The Eating Me Podcast on YouTube!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@aliciachristian9226?si=lndTSV7K9miNuetj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay in contact with Alicia! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aliciachristian.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
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  • 192. Choosing Joy Amidst Uncertainty: Car Confessions with Leesh

    192. Choosing Joy Amidst Uncertainty: Car Confessions with Leesh
    2024/10/10

    Summary:

    In this episode of Car Confessions, Leesh shares her journey of self-reflection and the importance of taking breaks to regroup. She emphasizes the significance of human connection, especially in today's fast-paced world, and discusses her experiences with auditioning and personal growth. Leesh encourages listeners to spread love and positivity, even amidst life's challenges, and to choose joy in uncertain times.


    Keywords:

    self-reflection, connection, personal growth, auditioning, mental health, social media, positivity, love, community, resilience


    Takeaways:

    Taking breaks is essential for mental health.

    Self-reflection helps in understanding one's path.

    Connection with others enriches the human experience.

    Auditioning can be a fulfilling and exciting process.

    It's important to engage genuinely with people.

    Social media can both connect and isolate us.

    Spreading love and positivity is crucial in tough times.

    Choosing joy is a powerful decision.

    We must support each other through hardships.

    Grace towards oneself is as important as towards others.


    Sound Bites:

    "I literally needed some time to myself."

    "What am I doing, where am I going?"

    "I felt so good about it."


    Chapters:

    00:00 Taking a Break and Regrouping

    02:52 The Importance of Connection

    05:51 Navigating Life's Challenges

    08:30 Embracing Joy and Spreading Love


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  • 191. Collaborating with Heroes: The Mind of a Saint with Raheem Nelson

    191. Collaborating with Heroes: The Mind of a Saint with Raheem Nelson
    2024/09/30
    Summary: Alicia reunites with Raheem Nelson on the podcast! Raheem talks about his work as a curator and graphic recorder. They discuss his recent art show in Milford, Connecticut, which showcased the work of artists of color and created a safe space for conversation and connection. The conversation then shifts to Raheem's collaboration with rapper Skyzoo on a series of illustrations based on his album 'The Mind of a Saint'. Raheem shares the inspiration behind one of the pieces, titled 'Purity', which explores the character Franklin Saint from the TV show Snowfall meeting the Nipsey Hussle family. Raheem also shares his passion for sustainable fashion and his approach to personal style, drawing inspiration from different time periods and using fashion as a form of self-expression. The episode concludes with a discussion about the liberating experience of living one's dreams and collaborating with one's heroes. Keywords: art, exhibition, artists of color, conversation, connection, graphic recording, art show, safe space, curator, upcoming exhibition, graphic recordings, collaboration, rapper, album, illustrations, inspiration, character, TV show, Snowfall, Nipsey Hussle, liberating, dreams, heroes, art, fashion, collaboration, menswear, inspiration, sustainable fashion, personal style, self-expression, visual language Takeaways: Creating a safe space for conversation and connection is important in art exhibitions Graphic recording is a valuable skill that can be used to educate and inspire Collaborating with one's heroes can be a liberating and fulfilling experience Art has the power to tell stories and provoke thought Art can be a powerful medium for exploring complex and relatable characters Sustainable fashion is important for maintaining integrity and reducing waste Personal style is a form of self-expression and can be influenced by different time periods and visual languages Creating a visual language through clothing can help tell a story and convey a message Sound Bites: "Creating a safe space and inviting artists of color to showcase their work" "Graphic recording is active listening, design, and illustration all in one" "Collaborating with heroes and forming meaningful relationships" "Taking these characters, taking this story and treating them fairly too." "Treating it like a visual language. Like what are you trying to say through your clothes?" "I treat myself like my own stylist." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Recap 01:20 The Power of Liberation in Art 02:56 Creating Safe Spaces for Conversation and Connection 06:32 The Impact of Graphic Recording 11:57 Upcoming Exhibition and Collaboration with Skyzoo 17:37 Collaborating with Heroes and Living One's Dreams 22:56 The Inspiration behind 'Purity' 27:03 The Liberating Experience of Art 28:50 Introduction 29:31 Exploring Complex Characters Through Art 35:11 The Importance of Sustainable Fashion 38:05 Personal Style as Self-Expression 49:02 Creating a Visual Language Through Clothing 53:16 Conclusion Stay connected with Raheem! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.raheemnelson.com/YouTube: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@raheemnelson?si=jFmdpZuTdmkAQrhV Subscribe to The Eating Me Podcast on YouTube!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@aliciachristian9226?si=lndTSV7K9miNuetj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay in contact with Alicia! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aliciachristian.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alicia-christian66/support
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  • 190. The Weight of Social Justice: Car Confessions with Leesh

    190. The Weight of Social Justice: Car Confessions with Leesh
    2024/09/26
    Summary:In this episode of Card Confessions, Leesh reflects on her busy week, shares her thoughts on the rapid passage of weekends, and delves into the heavy topic of social justice, particularly focusing on the recent execution of Marcellus Williams. She discusses the systemic issues affecting black and brown communities, the impact of injustice on health disparities, and emphasizes the importance of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Leesh calls for collective action and a reevaluation of how society addresses these critical issues.Keywords:social justice, black lives matter, health disparities, systemic racism, Marcellus Williams, spirituality, community, resilience, activism, hopeTakeaways:The weekends feel too short, almost like 30 minutes.The execution of Marcellus Williams highlights systemic failures.We need to create genuine change for justice in America.The destruction of black lives is a persistent issue.Health disparities among black people are exacerbated by systemic stress.Spiritual grounding is essential in turbulent times.We must challenge the narrative of black criminality.Laughter and joy are vital for resilience.Education and exposure are key for future generations.Collective action is necessary to address ongoing injustices.Sound Bites:"What the hell is going on?""This country thrives on the destruction of black people.""It's disgusting."Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Weekend Reflections02:58 Processing Current Events and Social Justice12:06 The Impact of Injustice on Black Lives20:00 Health Disparities and Systemic Issues27:46 Hope, Resilience, and Moving ForwardSubscribe to The Eating Me Podcast on YouTube!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@aliciachristian9226?si=lndTSV7K9miNuetj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay in contact with Alicia! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aliciachristian.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alicia-christian66/support
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  • 189. Changing Habits and Making Choices for Positive Change with Shawnnell Batiste

    189. Changing Habits and Making Choices for Positive Change with Shawnnell Batiste
    2024/09/23
    Summary: In this conversation, Alicia and Shawnnell "NoBS" Batiste discuss the importance of managing mental health and navigating the overwhelming information in the media. They emphasize the need to prioritize self-care and focus on the things within our control. Shawnnell shares her journey of breaking cycles and making choices that lead to positive change. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of taking control of our mental well-being and choosing empowerment. Keywords: mental health, media, self-care, algorithms, positivity, empowerment, food, nutrition, habits, grieving, reset, preparation, breaking cycles, reconditioning, trauma, mindset, stability, transition, choices, positive change Takeaways: Prioritize self-care and focus on the things within your control Be intentional about the information you consume on social media Change your algorithm to promote positivity and enlightenment Take control of your mental well-being and choose empowerment Food choices can have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. Changing habits takes time, and it's important to be patient with ourselves. Introducing new foods and making small changes can lead to a healthier diet. Being prepared for emergencies and having a mindset of self-sufficiency is valuable. Words and positive affirmations can influence our mindset and behavior. Acknowledge and learn from trauma, rather than reveling in it. Create a stable home environment to break the cycle of constant transition. Make choices that lead to positive change and break cycles. Small actions and changes in mindset can create significant transformation. Sound Bites: "We are created in such a way that we have everything in us and around us in nature to heal us, to make us better, to help us be better." "Focus on what you have rather than what you don't have." "Don't allow awareness of the world's problems to soak into your spirit." "Cereal was like my thing." "It's nutritionally naked." "It was a whole reset for my system." "It's learning the same things they learn to condition us. It's the same things we need to learn to recondition ourselves to the things that are valuable and will help us to grow and be better." "Your trauma allowed you basically to be in this space to prepare and not so much out of fear, but it's like, I know what this is like." "Acknowledge the trauma, know that it was hurtful to you, but also where was the lesson in all of this?" Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:46 Healing and Self-Care 07:25 Navigating the Media and Controlling Information Intake 10:03 Choosing Empowerment and Rising Above 13:21 Changing Algorithms for Positivity and Enlightenment 16:16 Taking Control of Your Mental Well-Being 20:10 The Impact of Food on Physical and Mental Health 25:34 The Connection Between Food and Mental Health 30:21 The Importance of Being Prepared 37:19 The Power of Words and Positive Affirmations 42:59 The Impact of Constant Transition 46:36 Breaking Cycles and Making Choices 51:14 The Power of Mindset and Small Actions Where to find Shawnnell! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.choosingempowerment.com/⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/choosingempowerment⁠ Subscribe to The Eating Me Podcast on YouTube!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@aliciachristian9226?si=lndTSV7K9miNuetj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay in contact with Alicia! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aliciachristian.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alicia-christian66/...
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