Culture Power

Welcome to the 2nd season of the Culture Power Podcast! The last two years have been transformative for the world and for people like former TV anchorwoman Julie Chang who launched the insightful Youtube docuseries 940 Life.  Listen as we chat about the brain tumor and other experiences that led her to share her story and the story of compassion for all. Support the show (https://www.culturexco.org/culture-x-co-blog)

Author Koa Beck sits down with host Stacey Grant-Lewis to discuss her new book "White Feminism", how traditional American feminism has overlooked and taken from marginalized communities, and what can be done about it.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

The journey to enlightenment starts in different places for everyone. Enlightenment is a big word but aptly describes what it is like to awaken to your purpose. This is what Breonna Rossi has been doing the past few months: awakening to a purpose bigger than herself. Namely, amplifying black and brown voices, using her art to benefit those who have been oppressed or otherwise less fortunate than she has been. Breonna strongly supports blackballerinasforchange.com and the McAtee Community Kitchen. If you need inspiration today about being the change you want to see in the world then this episode is for you. Art is the Antidote to hate.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

Being of service can seem like it requires so much but the reality is that it just needs you to be more like yourself. That is what Amy Yeung found when she began embracing her Navajo heritage and through it, her capacity to affect positive change. Through her brand Orenda Tribe and with an open heart, she has found so many ways to impact the lives in her local Native American community, ways that have far reaching effects. Listen to our chat about her work for the Native American community.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

Culture Power's "Art is the Antidote" series is focused on exploring how artists translate their culture and therefore themselves through their work. In today's episode, mixed media artist Lakea Shepard calls in to talk about being a Black American craftswoman in a consumerist world. Growing up in the south, and not seeing many like herself reflected in the industry, she has carved her own path in self-expression and exploration of ancestral techniques. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

There is a lot of focus on the negative aspects of life right now as we tackle subjects whose discussions are long overdue. Despite their necessity, living through these hard discussions can bring difficult emotions to the surface. In this episode, I speak with Marie about her work as a Reiki Master and how this ancient practice can help to heal the trauma of racism and help to move the needle forward on the present cultural pain we are feeling. Don't try to multi-task while listening to this episode and instead try to be present as we call the universal energy of Reiki to us. The art of wellness is an art available to everyone and it just takes one step. Join us for this beautiful session on the path to healing your pain. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

Ashley Johnson is a North Carolina based multidisciplinary creative and businesswoman who explores intra-racial conflict via her photography and other mediums. Join me as I sit down with her to chat about her art and impetus to create on this Culture Power Podcast episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

Culture Power's "Art is the Antidote" series is focused on exploring how artists translate their culture and therefore themselves through their work. In today's episode, mixed media artist Winfred "Nana" Amoah calls in from Ghana to chat about what drives him to create his huge and intricate multimedia pieces. This episode explores art as advocacy for mental health in Ghana and the world. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

Niani Tolbert, the co-founder of #HireBlackNow, is a technical recruiter who sees an absence of Black womyn in companies and industries she recruits for. In response, she created the #HIREBLACK initiative in 2020 to get 10,000 Black womyn employed in high-level jobs. In this episode, she speaks about what allies can do better to further black presence in these roles. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

Parent Choice Games is a veteran founded, small business that focuses on family enrichment and child education through games. Join me as I chat with the COO and Co-Founder Michael Grant! Listeners are eligible to win a gift card AND an autographed book from their resident author.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

You've probably heard about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as something that is necessary for most employers and organizations should have. Other than that, do you know what it is? I had questions so decided to ask DEI expert Hayley Bennett to clarify what we should expect from employers. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

In our first spotlight, I am delighted to chat with Kukuwa African Dance Fitness Founder Kukuwa Namah and her daughter and instructor Cassandra (Coach Cass). Kukuwa will have you smiling, sweating, as it brings you to Africa without your passport. Listen and learn more about their special offer for listeners!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

Growing up biracially and bi-culturally has its challenges. Listen to half Aghan, half white American Conservator, Tahe Zalal's experiences with being raised in the South.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)

In our very first episode, I speak to two Black mothers raising biracial children in America and Switzerland. Host Stacey explores their experience and challenges with the question of race and culture in their families. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/culturexco)