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Welcome to my life. My name is Jeanine T. Abraham a NYC Actor, writer, health coach uprooted from my NYC home back in the suburbs where I grew up due to Covid 19. This podcast is is my virtual artists studio. Join me for podcast play readings, guided JourneyDance moving meditation and interviews with my favorite movers makers and soul shakers. Music by Nickodemous Please leave us a message, ask a question or send some love you may just end up on the podcast!

Jeanine


    • Oct 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from VisAbleblackwoman Productions

    Toronto International Film Festival 2024 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 35:22


    I covered my first Toronto International Film Festival, IRL, on September 5-15,2024. This podcast episode recaps my experience of this fantastic festival. It includes a roundtable interview with Enrique Miguel Baniqued, producer of my favorite TIFF film, Village Keeper, written and directed by Karen Chapman. Subscribe to VisAbleBlackwoman on Patreon for an exclusive: The Piano Lesson world premiere panel discussion with the cast. Includes Denzel Washington and Danielle Deadwiler Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    Tribeca Film Festival 2024- The Other, Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 24:06


    Day one of the Tribeca Film festival I met filmmakers Sharae Nikai and David Lassiter co directors of the feature film, The Other, Gold. Sharae co directed produced wrote and stars in the film which is about grief, pandemic isolation and friendship. Info on the film go to www.tribecafilm.com/films/other-gold-2024 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    A Chat With Dreaming Whilst Black Director Koby Adom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 19:38


    DREAMING WHILST BLACK is a new dramedy coming to Paramount+ and Showtime this weekend.  This week my special guest Koby Adom directed Episode two, The Reality and my personal favorite episode of the series three, The Friends   Koby Adom is a Ghanaian-British director, writer, and executive producer. Best known for his work on Netflix's British drama Top Boy and Knoughts and Crosses which is set in South Africa. Koby Adom has worked extensively across TV and film. In 2019, Koby founded London-based DBK Studios to quote the filmmaker, and make film and TV content for untold stories, especially for black and diverse narratives.  CLICK HERE to read my interview with Koby Adom on Black Girl Nerds. CLICK HERE for my review of Dreaming Whilst Black on VisAbleBlackwoman Blog CLICK HERE to subscribe to VisAbleBlackwoman on Patreon to view the extended interview video --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    Letting the Outside in with Baratunde Thurston

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 29:30


    This week, I spoke with one of my favorite thought leaders, Baratunde Thurston. His show America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston premiered last year and blew my mind.  I interviewed Baratunde for Black Girl Nerds last year and this year attended a press briefing PBS held about season two of this outstanding series. I reached out to his team to schedule a one-on-one, and they wholeheartedly said yes, so..here's our full edited conversation filmed for my podcast, VisAbleBlackwoman. CLICK HERE for info on the Ice Mermaids of Maine CLICK HERE for the book Baratunde Thurston recommended, Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists by Leah Penniman  CLICK HERE for TED talk - How to Deconstruct Racism One Headline at a Time - Baratunde Thurston Season two of America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston returns for a second season on Wednesdays, September 6-October 11, 2023, 10:00 pm EST on PBS (CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS), PBS.org and the PBS App. CLICK HERE and Become a sustaining member of VisAbleBlackwoman on Patreon for extended content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    Oppenheimer: A conversation with Nuclear Disarmament Advocate Stephen Schwartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 36:10


    I Wasn't Going to see Oppenheimer, but a press briefing and a conversation with an atomic scientist changed my mind. The briefing, hosted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, and Win Without War, focused on giving journalists context on the history behind the film. The panelists Tina Cordova, Co-Founder of Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, Mari Faines, and Nuclear Disarmament Advocate Stephen Schwartz, Senior Fellow, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, shared the stories of the people we most likely won't see in the film. The Latinx men and women who cleaned nuclear waste without protection cooked and cleaned the scientist's homes in Los Alamos, Navaho uranium miners who are still fighting for the government to cover the costs of their cancer treatments. This podcast focus on my conversation with Stephen Schwartz about why The United States decided to bomb Japan instead of Germany. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    Interview with PrimeVideo's Harlem Director- Shea William Vanderpoort

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 26:14


    This weeks guest is Shea William Vanderpoort director of 2 episodes of Prime Video's Harlem and Disney + Saturdays. We chat about how he started off on the iconic Issa Rae web-series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and how important community and collaboration are to his creative process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    S4. E.6 À ta santé! a conversation with Wine Educator Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass and Favorite Book of the week, The Agitators by Dorothy Wickenden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 37:12


    March is Women's History month, and this week I'm featuring an excellent book about the 19th Century abolitionist movement, The Agitators: Harriet Tubman, Martha Coffin Wright and Frances A. Seward: Three Friends who fought for Abolition and Women's Rights.  Then I have a wonderful conversation with wine educator Tanisha Townsend of The Wine School Dropout podcast. We chat about her love of wine and discover how she moved from Chicago to Paris and started a thriving business hosting wine tours all over France.    Follow Tanisha Townend on IG @girlmeetsglass. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    S4. E5. Vive La France! Review of season 1 Julia and interview with Culinary Travel Expert Yetunde Oshodi-Fraudeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 42:11


    This week we're taking a culinary journey to Paris with my yum of the week, one of my favorite shows on HBO, Julia starring Sarah Lancashire. I have always loved Julia Child. Her story inspired my love of Paris and I realized my dream of taking cooking classes in Paris last fall. Which takes me to my interview this week with the co owner of the outstanding cooking school Cookn' With Class ,and cooking destination events company Let's Eat the World  Culinary Travel expert Yetunde Oshodi-Fraudeau.  CLICK HERE for more info on Cookn' With Class and Let's Eat the World. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    S4. E4. The Climb, Physical 100, Make or Break, and a conversation about The Last of US with director/writer Julian Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 34:05


    This week I'm highlighting the most inspirational Tv series I've seen in the past two weeks. Netflix's competition series Physical 100,  Apple TV+'s docuseries about World class surfers Make or Break, and HBO/Max's competition series The Climb.  Then I'm chatting with director Julian Higgins of one of my favorite films of 2022, God's Country, about the nuances of representation in The Last of Us.  It's a fascinating conversation. Spoiler alerts for The Last Of Us episode 4. Click HERE to become a sustaining member of VisAbleBlackwoman on Patreon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    S4. E3. Loving Dear Edward and Grammy award nominated recording artist Amerie's book, You Will Do Great Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 21:55


    Reviews of AppleTV+'s Dear Edward and a review of the children's book You Will Do Great Things by Amerie. And coverage of the exclusive book launch dinner hosted by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, and book club founder Amerie and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, to celebrate her upcoming picture book debut.  And a special thanks to the Arlo SoHo hotel in NYC for taking such loving care of me. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    This week's Yummies- There She Goes, The Last of Us episode 3 - and this week's yuck- Shrinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 26:13


    New year new focus, two Yummies and a Yuck-TV, films and Podcasts I'm digging right now.   Two yummies: The first from the UK starring one of my favorite actors, David Tennant: There She Goes The second straight from the brilliant folks at HBO The Last of Us The Yuck: AppleTV+'s Shrinking. Check out my Sundance 2023 film reviews on my Blog on medium VisAbleblackwoman Https://Medium.com/@visableblackwoman Follow me on IG @visableblackwomann --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeanine-t-abraham/support

    Three weeks in Paris- A return to me❤️

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 53:00


    My recap of three weeks solo in the city of light. For Jeanine's Guide to Paris and Healthy Thru the Holidays become a member of VisAbleBlackwoman here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/visAbleblackwoman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Bake Your Way Happy! with Chef Mathieu Teissier

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 39:25


    I met pastry Chef Mathiew Teissier on my annual Fall visit to Paris. He has a special way of looking at and living life that is connected to joy that is right up my alley. This is a special Thanksgiving edition to cook to. Chef Mathieu shares how he made a change to do what he loves and how that change made him live his life connected to joy. Please follow Chef Mathieu Teissier on IG @oconfeiteioviajante. Please CLICK HERE to Join me for Healthy Thru the Holidays 2022! Stay safe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    A tête-à-tête with Chef Antonin Simon of Cook'n with Class in Paris, France

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 43:06


    The past three weeks I've been channeling my inner Julia Child taking cooking classes in Paris! Here's a little tête-à-tête (private conversation) I had with one of my favorite instructors, Chef Antonin Simon of Cook'n with Class in Montmarte, Paris. You can follow Chef Antonin on Instagram @bistro_bonhomme . The cooking school you can follow @cookinwithclass.paris and @ _Letseattheworld on IG as well. CLICK HERE to Book online cooking classes with Cook'n with Class. There's a FREE COOKING DEMO Saturday November 18th at Noon EST. Click Here to become a sustaining member of VisAbleBlackwoman and join us for Healthy thru the Holidays 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Interview with Kerri Kelly- Author American Detox

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 34:08


    VisAbleBlackwoman the Podcast welcomes the author of American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal to the podcast this week.  Kerri is a yoga activist, wellness disruptor, and founder of CTZNWELL.  CLICK HERE to Join us for VisAbleBlackwoman Healthy Thru the Holidays. Kerri's Upcoming Retreats: CLICK HERE - Detox Retreat in Topanga, CA October 20, 23, 2022 CLICK HERE - Detox & Refuge Retreat in Panama November 27- Dec 3, 2022 Stay Safe! J9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

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    Interview with God's Country Co-writers & Director Shaye Ogbonna and Julian Higgins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 45:46


    God's Country is a modern-day western/thriller starring Thandiwe Newton (Westworld) as Sandra, a Black professor navigating her way through a majority white town in a flyover state.  She owns a large parcel of land, and the film's conflict heats up when Sandra says no to two white male hunters who want to hunt on her land. God's Country premieres in theaters nationwide on Friday, September 16th, and I speak with co-writers Shaye Ogbonna and Julian Higgins about their collaborative process in crafting this film. We also talk about storytelling when dealing with challenging subject matter, shooting during a global pandemic, and, of course, joy. Shaye Ogbonna is "a writer known for  God's Country (2022), The Chi (2018), and Lowlife (2017)." Julian Higgins is "a director and producer, known for God's Country (2022), Thief (2010), and House (2004)."  CLICK HERE to see the full video conversation for VisAbleBlackwoman subscribers only. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Talking Acting with The Barrow Group Theater Company's Artistic Directors, Lee Brock and Seth Barrish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 41:49


    Welcome to VisAbleBlackwoman, the podcast I'm your host Jeanine T. Abraham.  This week I'm speaking with my favorite acting coaches, Lee Brock and Seth Barrish the co-artistic directors of The Barrow Group Theater Company in New york The Barrow Group was founded in 1986 by an ensemble of actors and directors who wanted to produce meaningful plays using a natural, intimate performance style that allows actors to be spontaneous and free. The Barrow Group has developed and/or produced over 150 shows, and actors like academy award winner Anne Hathaway, Emmy award winner Tony Hale from Veep, and working actor Allison wright from The Americans all studied at the Barrow Group. The Barrow Group offers acting classes in person and virtually from wherever you are in the world. CLICK HERE for more information. And The Barrow Group has moved to a new performance and rehearsal space at 520 8th Ave in midtown Manhattan! Check out information about the space in the link in the show notes.    If you'd like to see the extended video version of VisAbleblackwoman podcast, become a sustaining member of VisAbleBlackwoman on Patreon, starting at just $3.00 a month.  As always thanks so much for your support. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    RhythmTherapy Creative Arts Salon- Third Eye Chakra

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 52:03


    This week is a special audio moving meditation experience. RhythmTherapy Creative Arts Salons are my virtual space to spread joy. RhythmTherapy Creative Arts Salons are for anyone who loves to connect to joy through creativity. I lead virtual weekly sessions Thursdays at Noon on zoom exclusively for  my Subscribers. Folks can join live or watch the recording whenever they like. SUBSCRIBE HERE Experience transformative movement-based theater, creative writing and sketching and unleash your inner artist to relieve stress and connect to your natural state…Joy.

    Chatting with actor Saidah Arrika Ekulona Toni from A League of Their Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 55:23


    Saidah Arrika Ekulona is starring in the new dramedy series A League of Their Own on Prime Video. Jeanine spoke with Saidah via zoom about her process self-care and so much more. In the interview Ms. Ekulona mentions some resources that served her well on her artists journey. Regina Thomashauer's School of Womanly Arts Soka Gakkai Nichiren Buddhism Jeanine's Review of A League of Their Own on Black Girl Nerds Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Will Brothers Train Primal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 44:53


    My guest this week is Powerlifting coach and personal trainer William Brothers of Train Primal virtual personal training.  I started doing weight training with  Will last year. Weight training is vital for all-around health. I feel the difference in my mind body and am so grateful.  In today's conversation, Will and I talk about how he was inspired to become a coach, how eating disorders affect men, and why eating enough food to nourish your body is vital. You can find Will Brothers at his website www.gotrainprimal.com .  Follow Will on IG @willgotrainprimal for some awesome workout and nutrition tips. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Jeanine's favorite TV shows to Binge watch in July 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 42:19


    Support VisAbleblackwoman on Patreon patreon.com/visableblackwoman Best series to binge watch in July The Bear FX The Summer I Turned Pretty. Prime Video Chloe. Prime Video Ms. Marvel. Disney Plus Physical Apple TV Plus For All Mankind. Apple TV Plus Stranger Things Netflix P Valley. Start Only Murders In the Building Hulu
Crime Noir & True Crime to Binge this Summer Under the Banner of Heaven FX/Hulu Candy. Hulu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    2022 Tribeca Film Festival virtual reality space

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 19:54


    My breakdown of the VR experiences I was able to participate in at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Creativity & Anti-racism a conversation with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Kerri Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 59:13


    CLICK HERE to join the VisAbleBlackwoman community for extended unedited videos of all of my interviews! Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Kerri Kelly are changing the face of antiracism training and helping folks to learn how to deal with the systems of racial oppression that disconnect us from our joy. Michelle Cassandra Johnson's Books : Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice to Create a Just World (Second Edition) Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief Kerri Kelly's Book: American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How we can Truly Heal Michelle & Kerri's Events: The Art of Skillful Facilitation, Detox and Refuge Retreat and more!! Thanks for listening J9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Online Coach Alicia Archer on the Beautiful Flexibility of Weight Training

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 30:24


    My guest this week is online coach Alicia Archer. Alicia's online coaching platform focuses on weight training, flexibility training coupled with nutrition that is accessible and easy to do.  I met Alicia when I was a member of Equinox health club in NYC. I loved taking her dance classes and have followed her throughout the pandemic on social media. We talk about how she blends her training in dance, acrobatics, circus arts, and weight training into an integrative coaching program that will rock your world. Sit back, relax and enjoy my conversation with online coach…Alicia Archer Click Here for Alicia Archer on YouTube Click Here for Alicia on IG Alicia's Website: kinkysweatnyc.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Yoga Teacher Ross Practicing on the creative energy behind practicing mind-body Sovereignty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 36:04


    Thanks for listening to VisAbleBlackwoman The Podcast. My guest this week is Peloton yoga teacher Ross Rayburn. Ross has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and I first took his class back in the 2000s when he was leading yoga workshops in NYC.  The style of yoga he taught back then was based on Hatha yoga and focused on alignment breathwork and mental focus.  Ross Moved on to leading yoga on the Peloton app and in the past two and a half years has reached a global audience through his virtual classes. Yoga with Ross for the past two years has given me the NYC yoga experience I've been missing since quarantine. The music the poses and Ross's vast knowledge of the body from a structural perspective,  have allowed me to have access to consistent healing yoga practice at home. I literally roll out of bed onto my yoga mat and start my day grounded in a yoga practice grounded in love.  Ross generously said yes when I DM'd him on IG and asked if we could chat about his creativity.  The conversation was …well please listen for yourself to my conversation with the incredible, Ross Rayburn. Click Here to Follow Ross on IG. As always if you love what you're hearing  please subscribe rate and share VisAbleBlackwoman the podcast. And if you'd like to hear the full unedited version of this podcast, become a sustaining member of VisAbleBlackwoman on Patreon. Patreon.com/visableblackwoman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Yoga Teacher Tara Stiles on Letting Go of Rigidity and Relaxing into Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 51:58


    This week I'm in conversation with yoga teacher, and best-selling author, Tara Stiles. If you love this podcast please let it show!  Rate subscribe and share wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you'd like to watch the video of the fully unedited podcast interview, please become a sustaining member of Visableblackwoman on Patreon. Patreon.com/visableblackwoman. The retreat is called Fire Ice Flow the dates are December 3-8 2022 and you can go to @eatpraymoveyoga on Instagram to get all the information about the retreat.  Follow tara on IG @tarastiles and check her out on the cover of the print magazine OmYoga Lifestyle in the may 2022 issue. If you'd like to practice yoga with Tara and tai chi with her husband and partner Mike in your livingroom. Go to Stralayoga.com and you'll get live classes as well as a library of yoga, tai chi, and so much more. Stay Safe! J9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    3.5 Creative care for BIPOC Folx with Dietician & RN Whitney Trotter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 28:06


    My guest this week is Registered Dietitian, RN, Anti-racism Educator/Consultant, and Human Trafficking Activist Whitney Trotter. Whitney's private practice Bluff City Health focuses on eating disorders and human trafficking and is a resource for survivors of complex trauma. Whitney's mission is, "To create a world where every individual has equal representation and access to culturally competent and informed care. A world where every voice matters and is heard." Save the dates July 20-22  for the BIPOC Eating disorders conference hosted by Angela Gorens and Whitney trotter on zoom.  “The BIPOC Eating Disorders conference is specifically for BIPOC folx and the theme is We are the table. To quote Whitney we no longer need to wait for an invite to dismantle the status quo of eating disorder treatment. Follow Whitney on IG  @whitneytrotter.RD for registration info which is coming soon. If you'd like to work with Witney, go to www.whitneytrotter.com to get information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    BONUS: Sarah Jones- Creativity as a Healing Path.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 19:32


    Welcome to this bonus episode of VisAbleBlackwoman the podcast.   If you are familiar with NYC theater, you know Sarah Jones.  Sarah is a gifted storyteller with an uncanny ability to slip in and out of various genders, identities, and ethnicities with powerful impact.  Sell/Buy/Date was originally a successful one woman show about Sex work but when word got out that Jones and her team had the opportunity to make the play into a film, there was a backlash.  So, during a global pandemic and while on the verge of being “canceled” Sarah Jones dove  deep into her creative core and crafted Sell/Buy/Date brilliantly.  Her approach, is to tell the truth of the situation and instead of interviewing sex workers, taking their stories and appropriating them into characters… Sarah visits and interviews sex workers with diverse perspecteives of sex work and the audience is allowed to learn about sex work from sex workers who know the life.   As Sell/Buy/Date prepares for the 2022 San Francisco film festival this week, she was so generous to take a little time out of her busy schedule to talk to me about her creative process. So if you'd like to see the film this week it will be screening at the San Francisco film festival on Sunday, April 24th, at 5:30pm at the Vogue theater CLICK HERE for tickets.  (https://sffilm.org/event/sell-buy-date/)  Follow Sarah on IG @yesimsarahjones  If you loved what you heard today please subscribe, share and give us a positive review wherever you're listening. And if you'd like to see the video interview with Sarah and all of my other podcast guests become a sustaining member of VisAbleblackwoman productions on Patreon.  https://www.patreon.com/visAbleblackwoman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    3.4 Just Because Your Art goes viral, Doesn't Mean you get a Paycheck with artist Michael James Schnider

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 58:15


    Welcome to VisAbleBlackwoman the Podcast! My name is Jeanine T. Abraham and I'm your host, producer and writer. If you love my podcast please, let it show. Rate subscribe and share VisAbleblackwoman the podcast with your friends and please leave me a positive review it really matters. Go to Patreon.com/VisAbleBlackwoman to become a sustaining member of VisAbleBlackwoman on Patreon Season 3 of VisAbleBlackwoman the podcast I am exploring the creative process with my favorite creative people. This week my special guest is Michael James Schneider, my favorite Instagram artist AKA @blcksmith on IG. Michael has attracted 586K followers by creating Memes of  funny and inspiring quotes like "New Rule The Underwear has to stay on longer than the sex lasts." And one of my favorite quotes by comedian Stephen Szczerba, "Growing up no one tells you that one day you'll get tired for no reason and just stay that way for the rest of your life." I discovered Michael's IG during my time sheltering in place. During that time I developed this terrible insomnia and would wake up at 2:00 in the morning and look at Instagram. Through all my anxiety and fear, his posts made me belly laugh out loud and feel better.  Michael is so kind, open, and honest about his creative process. In this interview, we talk about the reality of what life is like as a creator on social media, how being fully transparent about his life on social media taught him how to learn to be more strategic about what he decides to share on social media and where process ends and creativity begins. I hope you enjoy my conversation with artist, Michael James Schneider. Stay safe J9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    3.3 Talking Intimacy Coordination With Laura Rikard & Chelsea Pace of Theatrical Intimacy Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 53:03


    This week Jeanine has an enlightening conversation  with the co-founders and head faculty of Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) Laura Rikard and Chelsea Pace about their creative process as intimacy coordinators. Please CLICK HERE to Support VisAbleBlackwoman the podcast by becoming a member of our Patreon community and watch the unedited video of our conversation. Intimacy coordination became visible in the TV, Film, and theater industries right after the #metoo movement went viral back in 2017.  Jeanine first heard of Intimacy coordination when, one of the lead female actors in that HBO series about the Adult film industry The Deuce requested the producers hire an intimacy coordinator to be on set for all of the scenes that involved intimacy, and HBO hired an intimacy coordinator. The same year, HBO required all shows with scenes of intimacy to hire intimacy coordinators to be on set.  If you've ever wondered what an intimacy coordinator actually does, you are listening to the perfect podcast.  Jeanine's conversation begins with  Laura as she shares the difference between Intimacy coordination and Intimacy direction, then Jeanine discovers how Chelsea and Laura met and were inspired to pool their resources and create Theatrical Intimacy Education, and they dive deep into the creative process of intimacy direction and talk about TIE's revolutionary views on certification.  A note from Jeanine," Full disclosure, I've been taking classes with TIE throughout the pandemic and have deep admiration and gratitude to Chelsea, Laura, and the entire theatrical Intimacy Education team for their commitment to this interesting new profession is inspiring and I'm excited for you to hear our conversation." In the podcast Chelsea talks about The Journal of Consent-Based Performance, ("The Journal of Consent-Based Performance promotes community-based learning among intimacy professionals, without the gatekeeping often associated with scholarly models and the arts industry.") CLICK HERE to read The Certification Question by Chelsea Pace. CLICK HERE for Theatrical Intimacy Education's Workshop Schedule Stay safe and Thanks for Listening VisAbleBlackwoman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Grounded, Glowing and Connected to Joy- A conversation with Actor Ashli Haynes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 19:52


    Episode 2   Listen to the full unedited interview on my Patreon! Join the community www.Patreon.com/VisAbleBlackwoman This week on VisAbleBlackwoman the Podcast, Jeanine has a conversation with  actor Ashli Haynes.  Ashli plays Courtney in  the groundbreaking BET+ series Twenties (season 2 is now streaming on Showtime). And she plays Bridget on Lemert Park another fantastic show on the same network.  Ashli is a native New Yorker who grew up doing off-off broadway theater before moving to LA to live her dream.  Ashli is also a writer, empath and a skilled intuitive tarot reader.  In this episode we talk about Ashli's creative process, and how she keeps herself grounded in the chaos that is the 21st century entertainment industry.    You can follow Ashli on IG and TikTok @ashlihaynes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Black Girl Nerds founder & Editor in Chief Jamie Broadnax

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 27:44


    This is a special BONUS VisAbleBlackwoman podcast episode with Jamie Broadnax the founder and CEO of Black Girl Nerds, the online entertainment, and  lifestyleonline platform. In addition to being the editor in chief of Black Girl Nerds Jamie is a film critic, writer and podcaster. As Black Girl Nerds the blog became more popular she decided to become an entrepreneur and nurture Black Girl Nerds full time.  Jamie is one of the most generous people I know and I'm so grateful to Jamie for taking some time out of her busy schedule to talk about her creative process as an entrepreneur and… we had to talk a little bit about the Slap heard around the world at the Oscars. So, sit back, relax and enjoy this inspiring conversation with Jamie Broadnax of Black Girl Nerds. Full disclosure,  I am a contributor to Black Girl nerds and have been writing articles, interviews and film & TV reviews for the platform throughout the pandemic.I'm honored  and humbled to be a part of a community of gifted writers. If you love what you hear, please subscribe rate and share VisAbleBlackwoman the Podcast.  And I share the full unedited interview exclusively with the VisAbleBlackwoman community on Patreon.  Become a sustaining member and enjoy not only podcast info, but a full library of content including playlists, recipes, wellness tips and more. www.patreon.com/visableblackwoman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    3.1 interview- Documentary film editor Darrin Roberts 2022 Oscar nominee- Audible

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 38:36


    In this episode Jeanine chats with documentary film editor Darrin Roberts about the documentary filmmaking process.  We learn how Darrin became interested in becoming a filmmaker and he talks about working with Colin Hanks to edit his documentary about the rise and fall of Tower Records All things Must fall and being involved in an Oscar nominated film this year, Audible. Darrin is such a talented artist and an all around awesome friend. So grateful to Darrin for taking some time to chat about a vital part of filmmaking that, if all goes well... goes quietly unnoticed. If you love what you hear please subscribe and share and support VisAbleBlackwoman Productions by becoming a sustaining member on Patreon. www.patreon.com/visableblackwoman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    The French Connection- Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 25:26


    A taste of Montmarte, the staircase from hell…musings on statues of Venus De Milo and Athena and single woman solo travel joys. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Day 2- The French Connection Travel Journal - The Louvre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 14:23


    I'm out rested and ready to push past my anxiety and explore. I take an Uber to The Louvre and stay all day. Then eat dinner at Café Palis Royal and take the Metro home. Ah the people I've met! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Day 1- Paris- The French connection Travel Journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 20:30


    It's my first day in Paris! Settling in, and figuring out what's what and how to in a country where I do not speak the language, and there's a global pandemic. Music ooh child Nina Simone Remixed by DJ Nickodemous --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    The French Connection Travel Diary- Arrival- Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 20:50


    Tuesday October 19th I left the United States for France for a three week journey, to me.  I share my audio travel journey with you. MUSIC: Nina Simone Remixed & Reimagined Nina Simone, Francois K --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    15 minute BodyScan relaxation meditation- music by Nikolaj Hess-Sissel Vera Pettersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 19:46


    Breathe and connect to your body. BodyScan guided meditations allows the listener to slow down and pay attention to body sensations in a gradual sequence from from head to toe. If you love this embodiment practice and want more stress relief grounded in music, dance and theater...Join me for Rhythm Therapy Dance Temple Sundays at Noon EST on my virtual studio on Core To Coeur.  CLICK HERE to register for class.  If the time doesn't work for you, class recordings are  also available.  CLICK HERE to Contact Jeanine or send a voice message on this podcast or email visableblackwoman@gmail.com Our music sponsor for this week's episode is Nikolaj Hess. Music is from the Mikroskop album. Songs: Mikroskop v5 & Mikroskop V6 by Nikolaj Hess, Sissel Vera Pettersen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Rhythm Therapy Rise! 10 Minute Root Chakra DanceWalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 13:13


    Simply put, "Chakras" are ancient focus points in the body for meditation. Rhythm Therapy rise Dance Walks use the chakras as a body map to focus our mind body while we are walking.  Today we center the Root Chakra. If you'd like to learn more about the chakra system I highly recommend  The book of Chakras: Discover the Hidden Forces within you by Ambika Wauters. If you LOVED this Dancewalk... please join us on Sundays at Noon EST  for Rhythm Therapy Dance Temple on my virtual studio on Core To Coeur.  Every experience is pay what you feel and I turn no one away for lack of funds. All are welcome...we never dance alone.  CLICK HERE to register. Thanks to our music sponsor Wonderwheel Recordings and DJ Nicodemus Songs: Open Heart Surgery-Instrumental -Nickodemus Mama Clo-Thornato,Benjamin Banegas Available on WonderWheel Recordings.  Please support independent artists! (http://www.wonderwheelrecordings.com/now-new-lp-escape-plan-thornato/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Rhythm Therapy Rise 10 minute Dance Walk solar plexus chakra Focus. Connect to JOY!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 14:22


    I connect to joy through my solar plexus chakra. This weeks podcast is a rhythm therapy rise dance walk. I've been a member of GirlTrek since 2015 and walking

    Mid-day Joy Connection Guided Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 14:41


    Take 8 minutes to breathe and let your body smile. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Happy Election Day 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 9:00


    I've created a 9 hour playlist just for you you listen to on Election Day to connect to JOY!!! —————Here's the link on Spotify ——————-https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0YyIdqQZstKgsq7mgX0Kyg?si=345vV5HESMuPLz2oG7D00w --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Men's retreat a short podcast playreading directed and written by Jeanine T. Abraham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 60:30


    September 2018- 3 lifelong friends attend a men's retreat with their spiritual guru in the Berkshires. Bradley- Eddie Robinson Justin- Stephen Bennett Anthony- Angel Dominguez Join us for a post play reading conversation about connection healing and interracial friendships. @angel_dominguez @oilandink @visableblackwoman Pay what you feel! Link in Bio or venmo or ca$happ me @visableblackwoman #nyctheater #nycactor #nycwriter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    GirlTrek, Black Women walking to save our own lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 21:37


    A candid conversation with the co-founders of GirlTrek, Vanessa Garrison and Morgan Dixon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Thank you for listening to season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 5:00


    Going on break for August for self care and creative time. Stay tuned for season 2 which premieres on Tuesday September 14, 2020. We return with Community Organized! A podcast play reading with special Black Female guest panel. The season continues with our limited series Liberation- Disengaging from the Industrial Wellness Complex with special guest hosts. See you in September ! Please Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/visAbleblackwoman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Podcast Play Reading Greenroom conversation promo...Namaste B*tches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 3:09


    A bit of wisdom from Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Susanna Barkataki --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Namaste Bitches part 3- Greenroom extended session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 42:46


    Our final episode of the Namaste Bitches Trilogy is our Extended Greenroom Conversation. We had so much in our first Greenroom, we didn't  have time to ask my last two questions! So I invited special guests Michelle Cassandra Johnson, LeoRising and Susanna Barkataki back to deconstruct the entertainment business and Yoga/wellness business connection. Michelle Cassandra Johnson - Author Skill in Action:Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice to Create a Just World Susanna Barkataki - Author Honor Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice LeoRising  - Yoga Guide leorisingyoga.com Music by DJ Nickodemus www.sonderwheelrecordings.com Coverart: Sabina Espinet Art @usgamesinc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    A moment of truth with Mystic Yoga guide..LeoRising

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 6:25


    Karma yoga in the Western World is it even possible? In our post VisAbleBlackWoman podcast play reading greenroom conversation yoga teacher LeoRising breaks down the truth behind the concept of Karma yoga and capitalism. Listen to the full podcast episodes of Namaste Bitches and the Greenroom sessions . http://www.leorisingyoga.com support VisAbleBlackwoman Productions on Patreon: Patreon.com/visableblackwomam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Namaste B*tches Part 2- Greenroom Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 75:07


    Post podcast play reading Greenroom discussion of Play #4 of our Community Organized! series...Namaste B*tches. Recorded Friday July 10, 2020 at 7:30pm on VisAbleBlackwoman's Virtual Theater studio space on Core to coeur Namaste B*tches. Written & Directed by Jeanine T. Abraham Summer...2018- Two Black Female Yoga/Wellness influencers meet with the two white female owners of the hottest Yoga and wellness talent Agency in New York City. Post Play Reading Greenroom discussion topics: Is wellness capitalism? Is capitalism wellness? Should Americans even be teaching the Hindu Religion as an exercise fad? We discuss these questions and more in our special Greenroom post reading conversation with my favorite Yoga teachers: Crystal McCreary Susanna Barkataki -Honor Yoga's Roots:Courageous ways to deepen your yoga practice by Susanna Barkataki coming September 2020 Sara Clark Leo Rising Carrington Jackson Shannon Algeo VisAbleBlackwoman Productions & Core To Coeur Music by DJ Nickodemus www.wonderwheelrecordings.com Coverart: Sabina Espinet Art @usgamesinc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    VisAbleBlackwoman Podcast Playreading Recording of Namaste B*tches Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 54:25


     Play #4 of Community Organized!——- recorded LIVE on Friday July 10, 2020 at 7:30pm  E.S.T Namaste B*tches. Written & Directed by Jeanine T. Abraham Summer...2018- Two Black Female Yoga/Wellness influencers meet with the two white female owners of the hottest Yoga and wellness talent Agency in New York City. Breezy Leigh - Daeshanda Reynolds Sarah Street- Terralakshmi Julie Voshell- Izzie Roberts Jeanine T. Abraham - Julia Abbott Produced by: Core to Coeur & VisAbleBlackwoman Productions The conversation in our Greenroom was so rich, we decided to make this podcast episode a 3 part series! Namaste B*tches. part 1 is a reading of the play, setting of our community agreements and the bios of our guests. Crystal McCreary ~ crystalmccrearyyoga.com Susanna Barkataki ~Honor Yoga's Roots : Courageous Ways To Deepen Your Yoga Practice - susannabarkataki.com Sara Clark ~ instagram.com/saraclarkyoga LeoRising ~ leorisingyoga.com Carrington Jackson ~ carringtonjacksonyoga.com Shannon Algeo ~ shannonalgeo.com Support VisAbleBlackwoman Productions on Patreon: patreon.com/visableblackwoman Core To Coeur ~ coretocoeur.com The purpose of VisAbleBlackwoman Productions the Podcast, is  to create virtual brave spaces to get to know one another,  grow empathy and begin the process of being together, in collective community, ALL ARE WELCOME. Please leave me a message on this app and let me know how hearing this play effected you.  What did you agree with,  what got under your skin and how do you think the impact of systems and White Dominance play on the ability for Black Women and White Women to form trusting community?   Namaste B*tches, is an original Short Play written Jeanine T. Abraham.  Namaste B*tches has been Copywritten by Jeanine T. Abraham, VisAbleblackwoman Productions, for the Private use of our audience exclusively. Any descriptions, accounts and other use of this podcast content, without the consent of Jeanine T. Abraham, VisAbleblackwoman Productions is strictly prohibited. Theme music by DJ Nickodemus of WonderWheelRecordings --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

    Interview with Yoga teacher Carrington Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 55:48


    Carrington's joining us as a member of our panel for our Greenroom conversation after the Live Podcast Play reading recording of Namaste B*tches. I've known Carrington for a few years now and she is a dear friend and fellow social justice warrior in the wellness world. Enjoy this conversation between two friends with soma real hope for the future of wellness. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeanine-t-abraham/message

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