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Doug sits down with Steph Serra of NCTV to discuss the return of NEW Moon Fest, happening May 23rd at the Sconset Casino. Now in its third year, the festival has evolved into a powerful celebration of storytelling, empowerment, and community, spotlighting women filmmakers, musicians, and creatives from around the world while supporting the mission of NCTV. During the conversation, Steph shares why amplifying women's voices still matters in 2026, how art and film can help communities connect and heal, and the importance of everyday acts of support and empowerment. Doug and Steph also talk about this year's international lineup, live music from MILCK, the involvement of A Safe Place Nantucket, and how anyone — artist or not — can make a meaningful impact in their community. NEW Moon Fest takes place May 23rd at the Sconset Casino with films, live music, a silent auction, and more. Tickets and information are available at newmoonfest.org. 

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight on APEX Express Host Miko Lee speaks with Restorative Justice Educator and Author Tatiana Chaterji about her work on the power of tenderness. Tune in!   Tatiana Chaterji's website Show Transcript [00:00:00] Opening Music: Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices, coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view. It's time to get on board the Apex Express.   [00:00:44] Miko Lee: Good evening. I'm your host Miko Lee, and tonight we are speaking with Tatiana Chaterji about Restorative Justice. Restorative justice is a movement and a set of practices that stands as an alternative to our current punitive justice system. It focuses on people and repairing harm by engaging all the impacted folks working together to repair that harm. RJ is built off of ancient indigenous practices from cultures around the globe, including Native American, African, first Nation, Canadian, and many others. So join us with Tatiana Chaterji.    [00:01:23] Tati, who are your people and what legacy do you carry with you?    [00:01:28] Tatiana Chaterji: Thank you for the question, Miko. The first thing that comes to mind, my people are the people we're, we're, we're coming up on the cusp of a possible teacher strike, and I'm thinking about workers and the labor, movement and comrades in my life from doing, work as a classified school worker for about a decade.   [00:01:49] Then my people are also from my homelands. The two that I feel very close to me are in Finland, from my mom's side, and then in Bengal, both India, west Bengal, and Bangladesh. And my people are also those who are facing facing the worst moments of their life, either from causing harm or experiencing harm as a survivor of violence.   [00:02:11] I think about this a lot and I think about also the smaller conflicts and tensions and issues that bubble up all the time. So my people are those that are not afraid to make it better, you know, to make it right. And I carry, oh gosh, what legacy do I. I wanna say first kind of the legacy of the Oakland RJ movement that really nurtured me and the youth that I've encountered in schools and in detention on the streets in the community. [00:02:41] Youth who are young adults and becoming bigger, older adults and, and, and also elders. To me. So sort of that's whose legacy I carry in shaping the. Society that we all deserve.    [00:02:55] Miko Lee: Thank you for answering with such a rich, well thought out response that's very expansive and worldly. I appreciate that. Can you share what brought you to this work personally?   [00:03:07] Tatiana Chaterji: Sure. As a young activist involved in Insight Women of Color against Violence and aware of the work of Critical Resistance, and I had a pretty clear politics of abolition, but I didn't. Really think that it impacted me as personally as it did when I was in my early twenties and I suffered a brain injury from a vehicular assault, a hit and run that may have been gang affiliated or, a case of mistaken identity. My recovery is, is, is complicated. My journey through various kinds of disabilities has shaped me. But I think the way that I was treated by the police and by the justice quote unquote justice system, which I now call the criminal legal system, it because there was no justice.   [00:03:52] I sort of don't believe that justice is served in the ways that survivors need. yeah, I really, I got very close to the heart of what an RJ process can do and what RJ really is. I got introduced to Sonya Shah and the work of Suha bga and I was able to do a surrogate victim offender dialogue and then later to facilitate these processes where people are kind of meeting at the, at the hardest point of their lives and connecting across immense suffering and layers of systemic and interpersonal internalized oppression.   [00:04:26] Just so much stuff and what happens when you can cross over into a shared humanity and recognition. It's just, it's just so profound and and from that space of healing and, and, and compassion, I've been able to think about. Other ways that RJ can look and have sort of been an advan, what is it evangelical for it?   [00:04:51] You know, I think that because we don't see these options, I, I, because I knew people, I was able to connect in this way and I would just shout out David uim, who's the one who told me that even if I didn't know the person who harmed me, that this was possible. People so often give up, they're just like, well, I have to feel this way.   [00:05:10] I have to just deal with it. Swallow the injustice and the lack of recognition. Just sort of keep going. Grit your teeth. I think we don't have enough knowledge of what's possible and so we harden ourselves My name is Tatiana Chaterji. I'll be reading my flash essay split. Before I didn't know what a traumatic brain injury was. My tongue had not curled the letters TBI together shaping the sound of nightmare. I had not heard the clipping of staples from a scalp fused after it was split to release pressure.   [00:05:46] They said, removing the right cranial bone flap, not conceived of the skull as giving pressure, a living organism of its own, a piece of its stored in a freezer for months after being removed in the dead of night. Attempted murder, vehicular assault under a blanket of fog. This city, these hidden stars.   [00:06:07] Never concerned myself with science or medicine or the mechanics of survival, the filaments of me unbreaking encased as they were in a thick clay from where I stood young and forceful, standing or walking or sitting, because I wanted to willful, bold, joy, stubborn, had not needed to wait for the all clear discharge orders that released me to a world of indifference.   [00:06:33] Before I didn't know life without its sense. Its tastes that the olfactory nerve stretches behind the eyes, vulnerable to bruising or severing from an impact to the head that you won't know until you know an extended game of dice that ultimately rolled no permanent damage. You will smell again, but with loss.   [00:06:52] Unfamiliar associating Jasmine for coffee, revulsion to orange comfort and cinnamon. Before I had not been the target of any physical or lasting harm. Had not thought that victim or survivor would ever describe me. Had not organized a vigil for rape survivors as I did while unconscious dreaming, waking up to pelvic bruises, believing I was one of them.   [00:07:19] The brain injury bisected my life until I realized it was one in a string of paper cuts that stop hurting eventually, that there will be other moments that change me, that there are many ways to slice a life when I pull her to my chest. A sticky, slimy worm, six pounds, four ounces, eyes closed, mulling to find her place on my chest for the first time.   [00:07:44] My chin against the wet mess of hair. When he carries me over the threshold into our suite at the Wise Owl Hotel in South Colta, garlands of sweet Jasmine adorn my hair and my henna painted arms drip with gold. When the drama therapist asks the group to simulate the attack rushing towards me so I can do what I wished I had done, run away.   [00:08:11] It returns my power and I own what's mine Fingertips. Throbbing with the life they can grasp. Sirens through the dark machines. Beeping into a week of unconsciousness, awakening to wonder and madness. One toe at suicide's brink, recovering in this outpatient patient treatment program for depression and anxiety.   [00:08:31] All of it here. The breath and meat and sky. When I walked through the gates of San Quentin State Prison for the first time, shuttering at the cold, heavy clank permanence at my back. The man in front of me breathes nervously in his starched blue uniform, gently meeting my eyes to say, I've never met a real victim before.   [00:08:53] Thank you for coming. He is, of course, a crime victim, but also an offender, and there isn't room to be both in this place. I am here for the penultimate session of Victim Offender Education and Dialogue where the men have met for over a year now, each week to learn empathy and build rigorous self-reflection muscles to take accountability.   [00:09:18] They are ready to present their crime impact statements and to listen to a panel of survivors. None of us directly harmed or were harmed by each other. We are all surrogates. This then is the greatest innocence, the widest Gulf I've crossed before, sitting with men who have killed, who have touched this threshold, this fever wound of life and God and pain.   [00:09:44] My eyes were full of dew. I was blind to the logics of violence, the way the toxins seep under and you merge with its poison that you become dehumanized. Brutal. A mentality of war. The hurt echoing at a different pitch. Copper pebbles in an empty cave. Before I sat alone in confusion, untangling the threads of my trauma with what I knew from a peaceful life of privilege.   [00:10:12] In that first circle at San Quentin and every subsequent circle, I uncloak this ache, hear from men who explain the numbness, danger in every corner under the shadow of each day. I let them hold my story, share its load. Listen to theirs, my witness body lifting off bits of the weight they carry. I welcome insights previously unimaginable.   [00:10:39] Receive apologies I didn't know I needed. It's as if the lights switch on all at once, a brightness. The dialogue melts the isolation of my suffering. Its icy blanket of shame, allowing me to see what had been there all along, not monster. A human did this to me, broken alone, and suddenly I have permission to heal for 10 days.   [00:11:07] Baby birds remain in the nest. Their mother has built. I spent 10 days in a coma from within the protective circle. My family had drawn around me for the entirety of my two plus decades on earth. Infant wind, bone creature before flight 24 years collapsed to 10 days in the coma nest so I could bear free the weight of the universe.   [00:11:33] Soaring my mind at ease. A fresh page appears the dotted line of life's flashpoints waiting to blink on forward cuts and selves.   [00:11:46] Miko Lee: I just finished your new book. Wow.    [00:11:48] Tatiana Chaterji: Oh you did?   [00:11:48] Miko Lee: Yes I did.    [00:11:49] Tatiana Chaterji: Yay!   [00:11:50] Miko Lee: Yes I did. Everyday Restorative justice, moving from crisis Response to positive school culture. Big title, weighty title. It's so much, it's so rich, it's so beautiful. It has so many different elements for, um, for a classroom teacher, an educator, a community organizer. And it has not just like lesson plans, but amazing quotes and rubrics.   [00:12:15] Even rubrics. 'cause you could tell your classroom teacher with real experiences, which is like the land I live in. Stories and Spanish translations. So tell us how this amazing book, what, I mean you've been doing this work for years, but what inspired you to collect this into book form?    [00:12:33] Tatiana Chaterji: Oh, thank you Miko for reading it. That is the biggest gift ever. I want to shout out Heather Manchester Anita Vva and Evelyn Aquino. They wrote a book a few years ago on inter international Intergenerational Restorative Justice and really youth and adult partnership. And in that book, they featured the work that I had been doing at Fremont here in East Oakland.   [00:12:57] And I think that was the first time when I was like, wait, maybe we are really doing something special that deserves to be in a book. You know, like, what is this secret sauce? Or what is the, what is the combination? Things that we're doing that's really working that we want to share out with the world.   [00:13:14] And and so, yeah, so fast forward a little bit of time. There's, I, I've actually now left the district. I've had more time to reflect on what that time was and what it was we were doing. And I had this invitation with Teachers College Press to, uh, to put it forth and really make it legible for classroom teachers who might not have always felt like they were invited into this work for a variety of reasons.   [00:13:41] Miko Lee: Well, one, I think that's fascinating that it took somebody else writing about your work for you to say, Ooh, look at this. I think that's fascinating. Uh, more to that later, but I'm wondering I think many classroom teachers already do this whole, oh, let's come up with our rules for the classroom. It's like respect.   [00:13:58] I mean, it's a lot of the principles around restorative justice, but actually implementing a whole system feels. Overwhelming or like you were just saying, they don't have access to it, so how does this book give them access?    [00:14:14] Tatiana Chaterji: Uh, well, and I, I wanna clarify from the top that I'm actually, I am, I have served in the role of a classroom teacher, but that's not my training or background. And that I've, I've actually seen this schism or this kind of divisiveness between people who are in youth organizing, where I've, that's my background. Youth organ organizing, youth leadership development, sort of student and youth services. Vis-a-vis classroom educators. And I was straddling both of these roles as a classified employee doing restorative justice alongside case managers, the school security officers who are now called culture keepers in Oakland Unified, and and administrators as well.   [00:14:56] And I was partnering with teachers to figure out classroom systems. I ended up co-teaching and then solo teaching a class within the Mandela academy for Law and Public Service. That continued until when that school, when that mini school closed down. But I learned so much from classroom teachers. The educators that I was working with are amazing and they are the original. RJ people, I would say, but they, they are not positioned that way and they aren't often recognized or given the time and space to do circle and to do that culture building in their classrooms because they have any number of deliverables and test you know, requirements that they are responsible for.   [00:15:37] And so what I really saw was a kind of a sidelining of their work into the teaching and then the culture work happening in other pockets and primarily held by people who are not in front of the kids day after day dealing with. Management and communication and all the things that happen when you're bell to bell responsible for so many different combinations of kids and communicating with their parents and making sure everything gets synced up. So I think I really wanted to honor their labor and and open the door. And, and, and I'm sure others have done it as well, but I just felt it wasn't open enough. It wasn't a, a sort of a strong enough like, here, you already do this. Why? What if you could take it a step further or here are some things that are legible for the systems and the, the tasks that you are responsible for, that you have to be responsible for. Let me create it in your, in your language. And really with great humility from my own position is, has not having the same training.    [00:16:41] Miko Lee: Thank you for pointing that out. And those titles of, you know, the classroom educator, the community organizers, the youth development person, people often like separate them, but really it's about the creating the best culture for the students is what we're talking about.   [00:16:56] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah. We should be on the same page.    [00:16:58] Miko Lee: Yeah.    [00:16:58] Tatiana Chaterji: And I think very often we are pit against each other and there's sort of, you know, being in this violent, extractive society that that's sort of what happens. But it shouldn't happen, in fact. Right. And we should be more hand in hand working together when there's been this smooth handoff between different roles on a campus. That's when it's just the best. And I want to, I hope to see that more.    [00:17:19] Miko Lee: Yeah. Can you talk a little bit about the story behind the, forward to the book? You write in a dedication to a young woman, and can you share a little bit about that story?    [00:17:30] Tatiana Chaterji: Oh gosh. Shamara Young her memory lives within me and with so many people in the Fremont community in Oakland. She was a student leader who was in the very first iteration of this RJ class, this restorative justice class that I taught for ninth graders, which really is the inspiration for this book. And she was killed shortly after we had just come back from distance learning from the pandemic, and it really shocked our, our entire community, an incident of road rage, and just the excess of the excess availability of weapons, you know, and, and firearms.   [00:18:07] So just wanted to honor her legacy, honor honor other students and young people who've been stolen from us, from violence here at home, and also in any number of imperial projects that, that. US government is responsible for just really seeing the interconnection between people's struggle and the loss of life is tragic all the time. And the loss of a student is a particular pain that I just, I wanted to name because it is, it is so tender and other educators, youth organizers, parents, people who've known young ones to, to die in that way. It's just something, a wound that stays and definitely motivates me to, to do this work.   [00:18:49] My name is Tatiana Chaterji. I'll be reading my Vielle, a poem called Losing Shamara. When he tells me she's gone, the air leaves my lungs losing shamara. The adults are loud in their grief. Students' eyes down to forget their own stolen ones. Circles the forced ceremony of blood on false tongues, homage to her memory, her story without relief.   [00:19:15] When he tells me she's gone, the air leaves my lungs. There's enough rage in the streets, enough guns, too many per person drowning dreams. All the beef students' eyes down to forget their own stolen ones. We fend for ourselves, feeding off crumbs, unmet needs of volcano. The lava, a sharp reef. When he tells me she's gone, the air leaves my lungs. [00:19:41] Healing hearts. Now the school spins as she hums her voice and my mind a faint shaking leaf when he tells me she's gone, the air leaves my lungs losing shamara. The adults are loud in their grief.   [00:19:57] Miko Lee: Well, thank you so much for grounding the book in that story, because I think there's something about talking about doing that work, but keeping in mind a real person and the impacts of our violent society and what's going on, but also how we keep moving on. So I, and    [00:20:13] Tatiana Chaterji: to say that, you know, Shaara really embraced this. She already, like so many of us and so many young people, she knew how to communicate through difficult situations, through drama and the gossip and what people are posting. And I saw that clarity and that maturity in her and wanted to just instill this book with that wisdom that, that young people often know how, already how to navigate these complex and oppressive systems. And that if we can offer a spotlight to them or something that's substantive and really honors that intelligence, they're, we, we could learn a lot.   [00:20:49] Miko Lee: Speaking of drama and learning a lot. I know that you have a background in theater and theater of the oppressed, and I'm wondering how you bring that work into your RJ work.   [00:21:00] Tatiana Chaterji: Oh, well that's a big passion of mine. I have not done it as much in the classroom space as I might have liked. But it's it when, when there is the invitation or the, the, the container to really go deep and create stories. Using theatrical forms and, and our bodies, this, this magic of image theater, it can be so powerful.   [00:21:22] The bulk of my work in that area has been inside of prison and doing programming in that highly violent system where there is generative, juicy, beautiful art to be made. And I just shout out all of the incarcerated artists that I've worked with who helped to shape those spaces and do performance in the prison where, where there was kind of like a witnessing and a participation across the audience and the performers who are on stage. That is that that gives me a lot of just light and hope and yeah. Good stuff.    [00:22:02] Miko Lee: I wonder if you could share a bit for folks that are not as familiar with rj uh, restorative justice work, and particularly at school sites, if you could share about the carpet of community building, what is that all about?   [00:22:15] Tatiana Chaterji: Oh yeah. Well, in the book I talk about the standard model of three tiers of restorative justice using kind of a triangle diagram where the, the bottom third, it's not even quite a third, it's the biggest chunk of the triangle, but that bottom layer is tier one. And this is not just in restorative justice, a lot of people will be familiar with this, where tier one is kind of universal. It's supposed to be for everybody. It is supposed to work for everyone, kind of the way that you shape the culture and the conditions of a learning environment.   [00:22:48] Tier two is when things go wrong or rather. People might need more support, more individualized attention in an RJ context, that's often if there's conflict or a pattern of, uh, behavior that is harmful. And then tier three is at the very top where it's the fewest people. But the idea that maybe somebody needs to be removed in a typical school that would be through.   [00:23:15] Expulsion or suspension or even juvenile detention and that they are in a restorative justice framework, they are welcomed back with intention and clarity on what that means. Doing something that's called a cosa, a circle of support and accountability that looks at the ways that a young person can succeed and holds them to account with a lot of love and care.   [00:23:39] So that triangle is great. Kind of, but it also could be Reconceptualized as a carpet of just interconnecting reasons for meeting in Circle. And I really wanna credit one of my mentors and friends, Kamoa Johnson, who helped me to think about this as a sort of, there's so many reasons to get, come together and circle that none of them should be prioritized more than the other. Or rather that every single thing should be grounded in the strength of the community and building relationships. So if I'm meeting with someone because they did something. Wrong, quote unquote, you know, that's also an opportunity for relationship. And there should be, uh, a piece of us getting to know each other as human.   [00:24:23] That is part of that as well. And yeah, so I think like just thinking about the carpet you can think about the different kinds of circles that people practice. That is all happening as community. That community building has to happen first and alongside all of these other interventions. So it's almost like the two top layers of the triangle would actually be situated in the bottom triangle or the bottom little chunk. And that bottom chunk would actually be a circle    [00:24:50] Miko Lee: or just reconfiguring the whole idea of a triangle.   [00:24:54] Tatiana Chaterji: Right, exactly. Yeah.    [00:24:55] Miko Lee: Yeah. So that we are all on one level space working in collective, uh, communication.    [00:25:02] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah, and I think I might've explained it in sort of a confusing way. You'd have to really look at the book to see the, the reconceptualization, but I wanna emphasize that The reason that this framework and this redesign is so crucial is because people jump into rj, they jump into a circle and they don't do the groundwork to prepare everyone, including themselves to be there. But in a school environment, there's any number of toxic elements that students are absorbing, that teachers are absorbing, that we're all kind of just surviving with, you know, we're hungry, we're tired, we're overstimulated, the lights are too bright. We didn't get enough sleep. There's distractions on our cell phones.   [00:25:44] There's so many reasons that prevent us from sitting with each other and listening and being willing to learn from what another person might say or what their experience might be. And so if we can just go. Backwards and start with authentic connection and community building and skilling people up on how to listen. Then we'll be more successful. Any number of people who have tried to do a circle and it fails, and I count myself in that group as well. It's not. All your fault. In fact, it might not be your fault at all. There's so many reasons why a circle will flop, and I think the assumption that I make is that people are not going to bear their souls to me or be vulnerable to me right off the bat.   [00:26:32] And maybe they won't really ever. But that there are steps that can be taken to soften the hostility, the inherent hostility or harshness that is in our society, and to kind of slowly work towards a, just a, like a, a warmth. A warmth where people feel like it's not dangerous to talk about the icky stuff and the uncomfortable stuff, and that we have to do it very slowly and in a container where students and really anyone can relearn the part of ourselves that we have to strip away when we grow up.   [00:27:11] Miko Lee: So I feel like you're talking about multiple things. One is creating a safe environment for the young people to be able to speak what's on their heart, what's on their mind, and, and to recognize that everybody's coming from such a different space. Even in one school. Even in one classroom. It reminds me of that theater game the moment before. Like you never know what happened to that person the moment before they came to that circle.    [00:27:34] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah.    [00:27:34] Miko Lee: And so it's just to be very conscious of that, that, uh. All of the environment that they're coming from.    [00:27:41] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah. Conscious of it and accepting of it, but also not accepting that that's it. Like if someone is showing up and they're on their phone or they're kind of listening in a superficial way, they give a a cheap answer to a question that that's not all they're capable of. And I think we know that and educators would know that, but they might not have the tools to allow the student to go deeper or to, or even the time in their day in the semester to allow that growth to happen. And so I spotlight this experiment that we did at Fremont, which was 12 weeks long, and it rotated three times.   [00:28:18] It was an intro to the Media Academy, introduction to that. Architecture academy, and then it was a restorative justice class. And in those 12 weeks from the start to the finish, I noticed an incredible change in the student's ability to connect with each other, to feel empowered, to take, uh, sort of shape what they understand and shape what they care about and what they might wanna advocate for. And it was an intensive laboratory. I was super strict about phones. You know, I was, it was like, that was the place where you had to listen, learn how to listen, which was, in fact, the, the, my biggest, deliverable for them was that they should know how to listen and that they, of course, knew how, but this was a way to practice it further.   [00:29:02] Miko Lee: Can you name a few other things in that 12 week session that were able to foment this, uh, community?    [00:29:10] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah, I think because it was a non-academic space, I was really able to prioritize how people are listening and how they are, uh, speaking or communicating. So everybody has a different comfort level with speaking out loud. And being in circle can feel extremely intimidating if you're not someone who likes to talk in front of people or likes to have the spotlight on you. So through the course of the class, there were, there were smaller activities to practice, people's public speaking, and even reflecting and then articulating what it is that you wanna say and practicing what does it mean to divulge something but not too much that you feel exposed.   [00:29:50] That skill, I think, is something that adults often take for granted, that we know how to evaluate a situation and shape our story correctly. And not all adults either, but it's something that for young people that is some that, that they can grow into that. Understand what they might wanna share that would be meaningful without making them feel too naked in front of their peers. So it's sort of like all of these dimensions of what are the pressures that they're feeling among this group of people? What feels comfortable to share? And when we got, when we broke into the more vulnerable and tender territory, it was pretty incredible to see and, and witness the shift in energy and how letting people's guards down could happen, like in a responsible way. I, in no way, am advocating for having students and encouraging students to open up about their trauma and then be let loose into the, to the world. You know, there are so many dangerous things that, that people are dealing with and having to say,    [00:30:53] Miko Lee: especially our social media world.    [00:30:56] Tatiana Chaterji: Right, absolutely. That's a whole other terrain. But to say that there is perhaps more possible than what we accept. So, so we kind of, I think we give up on like, well, you know, people are gonna shut down. They already are shut down and they're guarded, and boom, that's it. Let's just roll with it. Let me give them as many worksheets as possible, but I'm not gonna ask them to talk out loud because that's too much and    [00:31:23] Miko Lee: watch a bunch of movies.    [00:31:25] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah. Well, I mean, teachers would tell me that they were so grateful that this space was being held because of what I think they understood as like a, a naturally therapeutic environment. And then of course, it's crazy because it wasn't always great. Sometimes it, you know, it didn't, I couldn't contain the space as well as I wanted to, but then students would say that I was the only teacher that would. Require them to speak out loud. Um, and so, and I didn't do    [00:31:48] Miko Lee: what of the whole day? That was the only class?   [00:31:51] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah. Yeah. That's pretty easy for some of them, you know, some of them and not all of them, but like, it's, it's remarkable to, to understand that education can happen that way. And increasingly with remote learning and with everything being sort of through this technological interface, it is possible to pretty much not communicate out loud. So then what does that mean? We are losing so much of what we're capable of.    [00:32:13] Miko Lee: Yeah. It's not giving voice to students at all. Literally.    [00:32:16] Tatiana Chaterji: Well, right. Yeah. Yeah.    [00:32:19] Miko Lee: I mean, you make me think of a couple things. One, when you talk about the public speaking, clearly that's where your theater training comes in, not just naturally to do the public speaking, but then I also, when you're talking about consent and what you're sharing and how much you're sharing of yourself, 'cause that can be very vulnerable for young folks, especially folks that are survivors. And I'm thinking about Dr. Danielle Allen from Harvard and her work around the youth participatory politics. Are you familiar with her stuff?    [00:32:47] Tatiana Chaterji: No,    [00:32:47] Miko Lee: she's amazing she, she has this whole theory about how youth should share, and one of her components is sharing, um, digitally what they wanna share about who they are in the world. But I was just thinking about these as you're speaking about how you're getting them to talk about who they are. And I'm wondering if you could share a little bit more about youth leadership and how that's part of the development of the program, how important that is.    [00:33:15] Tatiana Chaterji: Absolutely. Um, I have a quote from one of my favorite RJ comrades to BD Gibson where he says that anything a young person can do, they should do that. We should hand it over, you know allow for more scaffolded, kind of shared responsibility. When I think about from the beginning of a school year to the end, that, that there's kind of a, the teacher is, and the, or the youth worker, whoever's holding the space, is doing a lot of the work to, to teach the skills, to transfer, the skills, to mentor and empower or skill up the young people. And that through the course of the year, by the end of it, that the young people are taking it on, shaping it, and they're doing so. In collaboration with the adults. And that it is not so much just youth adult partnership, but that there's a, a sense of intergenerational ness even among young people.   [00:34:08] There might be two people on the same grade level, one of whom has been in a youth leadership program and already kind of feels confident about doing any number of things. And I and a and their peer who could learn from that. Or an upper class person and a younger class person or a recent graduate. Many of the teachers and staff at Fremont were actually alumni of the school, which was really powerful for students to see someone who had gone through those same hallways. I think that's all a, a, a piece of it.   [00:34:38] The other thing about youth leadership is that the model of restorative justice in schools that I'm grounded in and that I would say many of my people in Oakland are grounded in is peer leadership. So when students are leading circles, and not just leading circles, but also kind of having their ears to the ground and listening to what students are worried about, if there are social and political phenomena that are affecting students and staff, how, how can they shape the questions or the activities that might need to happen? And, um,    [00:35:12] Miko Lee: for sure they know what's happening way more than any teacher does.    [00:35:16] Tatiana Chaterji: Right. I mean, often or in a different way.    [00:35:18] Miko Lee: Mm-hmm.    [00:35:18] Tatiana Chaterji: And so to be able to invite their voice in a, in a, in a meaningful container that isn't tokenizing it, that isn't sort of celebrating them just for being young or oppressed. I mean, I see that a lot in, in, in the work of youth leadership even. But to sort of meaningfully integrate them, which also requires training them in various, skills. And that partnership and that kind of coming together and doing things as a community can be transformative for everyone involved. I mean, for the staff that I've worked with, not just at Fremont, but at other schools when I've had students that are leading a training in circle keeping, for example, that can be so magnificent because the teacher gets to literally learn from their students, which I think is a dream that many people already are already want to do.   [00:36:06] Miko Lee: Absolutely. I think that's true.   [00:36:08] Ayame Keane-Lee: We're gonna take a quick break from the interview and listen to Slow Fade by MILCK.   MUSIC   [00:40:26] That was Slow Fade by MILCK.   [00:40:29] Miko Lee: I wanna pull a little bit bigger and talk a little bit more about restorative justice for just a moment. You write in your book about this need for a cultural shift, a paradigm shift because we are living in a capitalistic, uh, you know punishment based world in that we have this whole prison industrial complex and in, in fact the education to prison industrial complex. So can you talk about the different questions that are asked that, that restorative justice uses versus re, re versus like.    [00:41:01] Tatiana Chaterji: retributive.    [00:41:02] Miko Lee: Yes. Cannot say that word. So talk a little bit about the difference in our current system, which is this punishment base versus a restorative justice based. What kind of questions are different?    [00:41:13] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah, definitely. Uh, uh, and, and to say that it's not just oppressive, capitalistic, it's also very transactional, that our relationships are not human. They're about just what people can get from them. And I'm seeing that just a lot. Um, but Howard Zer, I think is one of the people that I would credit with these contrasting questions in our current system, in, in sort of punitive and criminal or carceral spaces, the questions are who what law or rule was broken?   [00:41:40] Who broke it? You know, who's at fault? And then what should be the consequence? And often consequence means punishment or retribution. It means a payback because you broke a law. And in that system, the law or the institutions, right, is. Is is more important than the person and the victim or survivor is invisible.   [00:42:02] They are not even really of concern. And our, that's how our criminal legal system works. You don't really often have to consult a victim or a survivor around what they want to have happened because they literally don't matter. Their, their voice is taken away. It's the state of California versus the person who is accused of a crime vis-a-vis the person who's hurt or their mother, their community versus someone who, who has caused harm in a restorative approach.   [00:42:30] We ask. What the heck just happened? What, what's going on? You know who was harmed? Who else was affected? And what needs to happen to make things right? And that what needs to happen to make things right? Also includes who needs to do what. So it's going into the impact, the needs that arise from that impact, and then the obligations that. flow from there. So it's a really sort of, it's a more holistic and humanizing approach to situations that are complex. There's always a backstory, and that backstory isn't to justify the harm, it's to give the context.   [00:43:14] It's to understand how things happen. I have, I'm now a mom, I have two kids. If something's going on at school or if my child is blamed for something, I have to ask what prompted this kid to do the thing? I mean, when you're a parent, you really feel it quite closely, but it's there all the time. There's sort of, there's cycles that get played out in any number of of problems that we attend to.   [00:43:38] Miko Lee: Thank you for breaking that down so clearly. We're living in this time right now where the Epstein files are just being released and every day there's a different story in the news. And I'm just wondering for folks right now that may be triggered every time they're listening or reading or what, taking in the news, what are some RJ methods for coping with that?   [00:44:01] Tatiana Chaterji: My gosh, I'm one of these people that is triggered constantly and I just wanna give a shout out to all the survivors of, um, of child sexual exploitation, commercial sexual exploitation, and um, uh, sexual violence, all the, the, um, the predatory stuff that happens on the streets in my community and definitely at the schools where I've been. It is extremely. Unjust on the local level, and we're seeing it at these, at the scale, right? Of power. So blatant,    [00:44:34] Miko Lee: so big, so international, so wild.    [00:44:39] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah. So in terms of how can RJ help, I mean, I would say that there is such a lack of any kind of accountability right now for the harm doers for people who have caused harm. There's no, there's not, there's not, there's not punishment, right? If you wanna look at retributive justice, there's not sort of    [00:44:57] Miko Lee: no accountability.    [00:44:58] Tatiana Chaterji: There's no accountability, but there's no compassionate encounter with with people who have done harm either. I mean, the framework I guess I would offer is the social relationship window. Um, ol and waktel, Ted Wachtel, various people have reenvisioned it, Dorothy Ving, and if you get the book, you can see all that. So that legacy, but that we sort of, we hold people who are causing harm. We hold them with love, and we also hold them with with a clear structure and boundary around what's acceptable.   [00:45:28] And so we're not sliding into a permissive zone where where we just let it go and enable the behavior to happen. And we're also not trying to dehumanize people who have caused harm and only see them as as monsters. I, I don't know, miko when it comes to people with such. Positional power, privilege, and just impunity. I, I don't know if I would apply that to the, to the perpetrators, right, to the people who, who are responsible for such harm right now. Like, that's not the conversation that I'm interested in having. I think, yeah, I, I don't know. Maybe I'm messing up this question.    [00:46:02] Miko Lee: No, you're not. I's so complicated because as an abolitionist, you know, I don't want these. I don't want people to be incarcerated necessarily, but these are some hideous, awful people that are like, so how do, how do you like wrestle with that?    [00:46:18] Tatiana Chaterji: I think it's like the, there's individuals right, who cause harm, but I think the main thing is that there are systems that allowed this harm and are allowing and have continued this harm to happen. I,  [00:46:29] Miko Lee: and it's perpetrated. It's still going on.    [00:46:30] Tatiana Chaterji: Right? Right. So I think like it's really about dismantling these systems and, and shining the light on what is there that we don't always see because we are caught up in the interpersonal, right. And so much of conversations about oppression will get into interpersonal because that's what we see.   [00:46:46] Miko Lee: Mm-hmm.    [00:46:46] Tatiana Chaterji: So students and community members will feel that someone is racist because someone has made a comment or this, that and the other. They're not seeing the kind of racial capitalism, the structure of poverty and what's baked into our laws that are behind it. So I think what circle and what restorative justice spaces can do is for me as someone who resists.   [00:47:08] Racial capitalism and resists structural inequality and the existence of poverty and racialized poverty in the way that it is, that it is. I think it is a space for dreaming together, for, for identifying shared struggle. What are the common things that we're dealing with? A circle is really good because it breaks people out of isolation that they think they're grappling with a thing on their own, and actually it is shared by other people and perhaps everyone. [00:47:38] So then from that place of shared struggle, what do we dream that, could be different? And how do we, organize together? I see the healing component of storytelling and of channeling grief and rage as connected to action and, and strategy. So that's primarily what I would say. Thank you for that question, for this timeliness. Yeah.   [00:48:02] Miko Lee: I'm wondering what you want folks to understand after reading your book. What do you want them to walk away with?    [00:48:09] Tatiana Chaterji: I think I want people to maybe f feel a, a little bit more confident that they could to the heart of pain with students and with others in your life, that there are frameworks and structures or ideas that can really. Hold you and support you in navigating that hard stuff or that even to study it. Maybe I want people to be curious about how do people create justice? What is, what is healing based justice look like? What's possible? Let's study it together because it takes a lot of work. It's not apparent. Our media and Hollywood, they glamorize, you know, there's propaganda.   [00:48:58] There's just like a glamorous portrayal of vengeance and that humanity, we can have vengeance, but we can also have other things. And those things might be the ones that we, the, the healing based justice systems is what we want when it's representing our best selves and what could help us and future generations.   [00:49:17] So to walk away with a little bit of hope. To not throw away RJ because of your past experiences where it sucked. RJ often sucks because of how, because of any number of factors and that it doesn't, don't give up. Don't give up. It can be better. And it, and, and there's some things that we can all learn, including myself and any of my own mistakes, that there's perhaps, it's still worth fighting for and it's still worth trying, and that we can do it slowly with care, with intention, and to give that.   [00:49:51] Allowance that people aren't going to be always ready, and it's not their fault. They, that doesn't make them less good or smart or wise or politically, you know, savvy. It's that there's so much that we are working against all the time to, and, and our survival mechanisms are very toxic. We don't really treat each other well, and that's on purpose. In fact, we tear each other down and that's, how, systems are allowed to continue to exploit us. So, yeah, that's, it's kind of a mouthful, but maybe a little bit of that, like a little bit of inspiration to try things on.   [00:50:26] Miko Lee: Okay, I wanna go back. Can you give a breakdown of what copaganda is?    [00:50:32] Tatiana Chaterji: Oh, I mean, copaganda is what we all, I mean, I consume it certainly. It's like the, it's Paw patrol, it's my kids getting exposed to superhero dogs that are the police because they quote unquote save the day. So it's these stories that the police are going to help. And in fact, we should look for them. There was a one time at a story circle, this person was reading a book and the, and the refrain was, help is on the way. Help is on the way. It gets kept going through any number of crises. That, anyways, just to say that help is not always on the way, as many of us know from trying to seek police protection from harm.   [00:51:14] And that when it does arrive, if it does, that it can cause harm to us, that we can be the target of it, especially if we're disabled or marginalized in another way. So propaganda is so pervasive, but it's this idea that the police will will help us. And we'll keep us safe. And I know from personal experience, my students know that that's not always true. So then what is the alternative? We kind of like add our voice and creativity into the mix, which is also very hard because it's a lot to work through. People are so culturally accustomed to thinking about external sources of help and protection from the state. You know?    [00:51:52] Miko Lee: And many marginalized communities have created their own pods of safety, like the Black Panthers and queer and trans folks because they knew that they could not rely on the cops to be able to help.   [00:52:04] Tatiana Chaterji: Absolutely. Yep. And that's how I learned with Insight, women of Color against Violence, learning from people, immigrant women, sex workers, people who are not protected, who could not, or undocumented immigrants who couldn't call on the state for help. What. What do they need and how do they create that for themselves?   [00:52:22] Mimi Kim was a big inspiration for me. So in my politics, kind of like trying to bring more people into this, right? Like, what, what does it look like when you talk about abolition? And students are like, no, are you kidding? Like, we can't get rid of prisons. And, and, and that is absolutely okay to have that conversation and to sort of open up the possibilities there, recognizing that many people have not even gotten the kind of justice or protection that a prison might afford for some people and maybe has in some instances. Right? So to start with that and to be like, you deserve better now. You deserved better, your family deserves better.    [00:53:00] Miko Lee: You deserve food and shelter.    [00:53:02] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah.    [00:53:02] Miko Lee: The basic things. Yes.    [00:53:04] Tatiana Chaterji: Yeah.    [00:53:05] Miko Lee: Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate it. So I found this quote in your book by Aurora Levin Morales, and I'm just wondering, please read that quote for me, and then tell me the why. Why you included this, why it's so important. [00:53:20] Tatiana Chaterji: Aurora Elevens Morales is this poet who has given me so much inspiration with her work. And this quote was on the website of Restore Oakland, where I've partnered and I just, uh, shout out to Kari and Tash and everyone. So she says, for what is revolution, if not healing? And I put it, uh, to start off my I think it's the conclusion, breathing in shards from a broken sky, new air, and new lungs.   [00:53:46] And I kind of put forth this idea of RJ lungs, which really like strength are, are, are strong with the power of empathy and connection. And yeah, I think that political work and change making happens with healing, it's before and after and all around that there has to be that synchronicity between healing what's wounded and, and, and giving us space for that while also activating change that they shouldn't happen in these bubbles, which I think is, uh, more and more people are embracing that interplay between the two. It's not just you, you heal over here and therapy. You do your political work where you burn out and people are getting abused and hurt all the time. It's like more we should hold all of our human messy selves in the political work.    [00:54:35] Miko Lee: Thanks so much. And then my final thing is you included a quote by a ninth grade student. Could you share that quote with me and    [00:54:43] Tatiana Chaterji: Yes.    [00:54:43] Miko Lee: Why it's so important?    [00:54:44] Tatiana Chaterji: One of my, um, teacher comrades Danielle Zimmerman, this quote came from one of her students in a writing exercise. And Ms. Z is someone who just really embraces RJ in all, in, in all ways. And so the student says, feed your heart with love, forgiveness, hope, and healing words. There is no other way to survive. And I think for me, it's like if we are supposed to live in this world, if we want to live here, and we are taught that we have to be hard, we have to protect ourselves and be harsh and battle the hostility, uh, what is going to happen to us as a result? How are we shaping the, the, the next generation, our families the school environments that we're part of, so that instead of that hardness feed yourself with this love, with this softness, with the power of of tenderness and and healing and it just, yeah, this student is so brilliant.   [00:55:46] Miko Lee: Thank you so much for listening tonight. Remember to reconnect to your ancestral technologies and hold in the power of tenderness.   [00:55:55] Please check out our website, kpfa.org/program/apexexpress to find out more about our show and our guests tonight. We thank all of you listeners out there. Keep resisting, keep organizing, keep creating, and sharing your visions with the world because your voices are important. Apex Express is produced by Ayame Keane-Lee, Anuj Vaidya, Cheryl Truong, Isabel Li, Jalena Keane-Lee, Miko Lee, Miata Tan, Preti Mangala-Shekar and Swati Rayasam. Tonight's show was produced by me Miko Lee, and edited by Ayame Keane-Lee. Have a great night.   The post APEX Express – 3.19.26- The Power of Tenderness appeared first on KPFA.

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THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE: Today's Fireside is a rally cry to release your silence and say what you need to say. Many of us learned as children that to be pleasing and remain safe or liked it meant that we needed to pipe down... but for those of you listening here at the Fireside, I believe a huge role you're meant to carry out is through your voice and ideas! You're here to change the game! To dream new things into being and that means there will be people who don't get it or who don't understand, but that's okay! I usually say your message isn't meant for them, but I'm really learning that perhaps it is. That friction we create in their discomfort is part of their growth, too. Here's the Milck song, "Quiet" that I referenced today if you want to take a listen! ABOUT: Welcome to a Fireside Friday Recording. Every Friday morning I tap in and pour out messages and words meant to fuel your fire, Fire Starter! These messages are to encourage, empower and activate you deeper in your calling and initiatives that you want to see through. grounding and encouragement every Friday morning.Want to attend live?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign-up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/TTRcWzjtiMhNZR2k6⁠⁠⁠⁠

What do you do when your biggest dream comes true but leaves you feeling more lost than ever? In this powerful episode, singer-songwriter and activist MILCK (whose viral anthem “Quiet” became the soundtrack of the 2017 Women's March) shares the journey of how she got fame and chose to give it back so she could reclaim her own voice, her music, and herself.  We also deep dive into her amazing album, Mother Tongue, which you have to check out. You'll Learn:-How to know when it's time to walk away from something shiny but misaligned-Tools to rebuild self-trust after people pleasing and self abandonment-Why learning to like yourself is actually harder than loving yourself-How to listen to your body for guidance and creative healing-The grief of assimilation and the journey of coming home to yourself & your rootsIf you've ever achieved success and still felt disconnected, this episode will help you remember your authenticity, your creativity, and your voice and come home to yourself.

What are the psychological aspects of how military combat personnel are often socialized in training to feel more comfortable with carrying out acts of violence? Why is it important to note that many people, not just those in positions of power, actually desire fascism and power imbalance, and aren't simply operating from states of being deceived?In this episode, we speak with John Protevi of Regimes of Violence: Toward a political anthropology.Join us as we explore the nuances of violence in regimes and their roots, while landing on what it means to partake in joyful, rhizomatic acts of mutual empowerment.We invite you to:tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app;tap into our bonus extended and video version of this conversation on Patreon here;and read highlights from these conversations via Kaméa's newsletter here.Episode song features:“The Valley Below” by Zoë & Nessi Gomes (Check out Nessi's voice work here)“Sisters of Winter” by MILCK

This is a fan fav episode. Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the first part of this interview we're reclaiming our voice and choosing to heal. Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world. Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility  Original air date: 6-29-23 Milck Quotable Moments: “After I got sexually assaulted, I became a floating head.” “My life has taught me to leap frog over anger.” Follow Milck: Website: ⁠https://www.milckmusic.com/⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic⁠  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/⁠  CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠⁠ BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off ⁠⁠https://bioptimizers.com/impact⁠⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠⁠ Macy's: Upgrade your glam at ⁠⁠https://macys.com⁠⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a fan fav episode. Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the first part of this interview we're reclaiming our voice and choosing to heal. Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world. Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility  Original air date: 6-29-23 Milck Quotable Moments: “After I got sexually assaulted, I became a floating head.” “My life has taught me to leap frog over anger.” Follow Milck: Website: ⁠https://www.milckmusic.com/⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic⁠  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/⁠  CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠⁠ BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off ⁠⁠https://bioptimizers.com/impact⁠⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠⁠ Macy's: Upgrade your glam at ⁠⁠https://macys.com⁠⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a fan fav episode. Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the first part of this interview we're reclaiming our voice and choosing to heal. Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world. Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility  Original air date: 6-28-23 Milck Quotable Moments: “After I got sexually assaulted, I became a floating head.” “My life has taught me to leap frog over anger.” Follow Milck: Website: ⁠https://www.milckmusic.com/⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic⁠  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/⁠  CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off ⁠https://bioptimizers.com/impact⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ Macy's: Upgrade your glam at ⁠https://macys.com⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a fan fav episode. Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the first part of this interview we're reclaiming our voice and choosing to heal. Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world. Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility  Original air date: 6-28-23 Milck Quotable Moments: “After I got sexually assaulted, I became a floating head.” “My life has taught me to leap frog over anger.” Follow Milck: Website: ⁠https://www.milckmusic.com/⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic⁠  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/⁠  CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ BIOptimizers: Code IMPACTNOW for 15% off ⁠https://bioptimizers.com/impact⁠ Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/lisa⁠ Macy's: Upgrade your glam at ⁠https://macys.com⁠ SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/woi⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out. FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we navigate the overwhelm that comes from staying informed about the world's many interconnected crises — many of which may feel extremely dire and with grave urgency? Why do we need to look beyond conventional approaches to social change, such as electoral politics and even protests asking for things to be changed? And what does it mean to shift beyond acting from a place of reactivity and resistance — and to strategize for the longer term intention of supplanting oppressive governance?In this pertinent conversation, Green Dreamer's host, Kaméa Chayne, is joined by Sasha Davis, who takes us through some of the themes explored in his latest book, Replace the State: What to do when protests and elections fail.Join us as we gently but critically hold up a mirror in front of ourselves to examine our methods and mentalities of change — ultimately landing on practical lessons from many Indigenous and people-led movements that have reclaimed power through effectively “replacing the state” in some shape or capacity.We invite you to…tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app;subscribe to kaméa's newsletters here;and support our show through a one-time donation or through joining our paid subscriptions on Patreon or Substack.Episode featured music: "Sisters of Winter" by MILCK

How do we navigate the overwhelm that comes from staying informed about the world's many interconnected crises — many of which may feel extremely dire and with grave urgency? Why do we need to look beyond conventional approaches to social change, such as electoral politics and even protests asking for things to be changed? And what does it mean to shift beyond acting from a place of reactivity and resistance — and to strategize for the longer term intention of supplanting oppressive governance?In this pertinent conversation, Green Dreamer's host, Kaméa Chayne, is joined by Sasha Davis, who takes us through some of the themes explored in his latest book, Replace the State: What to do when protests and elections fail.Join us as we gently but critically hold up a mirror in front of ourselves to examine our methods and mentalities of change — ultimately landing on practical lessons from many Indigenous and people-led movements that have reclaimed power through effectively “replacing the state” in some shape or capacity.We invite you to…tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app;subscribe to kaméa's newsletters here;and support our show through a one-time donation or through joining our paid subscriptions on Patreon or Substack.Episode featured music: "Sisters of Winter" by MILCK

It's been a hot minute but I'm back with some observations on living a fuller life, it starts with hobbies but it's so much more than that. I touch on some of the societal problems I'm seeing (and have experienced for myself), how to be more intentional with your time and Of course, some common themes emerge, namely that we need to be less online. Get back your creative spark and prioritize trying things out for yourself. Embrace that you may fail, that you can do hard things and delayed gratification is worth it. Mentioned in this episode:Podcast episodes:This episode is about letting going of productivity and allowing yourself to explore and create even if there is no “purpose”. The Youtube video essay that I referenced: The MILCK songs I have on repeat:How to support me :)Thank you for reading/listening. Please support this publication by becoming a subscriber

If you'd like to support this one-woman-produced podcast, check out my ⁠Bonfire site for silly long covid apparel⁠. Items bought in the shop support the renewal of my Zoom license for recording. Many items co-support other chronically ill friends. I also have an ⁠Amazon wishlist ⁠and ⁠Storefront⁠. I'll get a few pennies if you purchase your everyday items through the links in my storefront. You can also Venmo me @afriend4thelonghaul. ---Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of A Friend for the Long Haul - A Long COVID Podcast! I got to sit down and talk with my dear friend, Grammy-nominated artist, and incredibly talented human, Nina Storey. Nina's website highlights her amazing career:“Nina Storey has been making waves, having opened for other powerhouse female performers like Sara Bareilles, Rachel Platten, Milck, and Hailey Reinhart, as well as performing in numerous international festivals, such as the Montreal Jazz Festival and the New Orleans JazzFest. People Magazine wrote, “With a voice like hers, pyrotechnics are redundant.”. This conversation was just shy of two hours, so I split it up into 2 episodes. Part 2 will be released on 6/30. In part 1, we discuss Long COVID's impact on Nina's creativity, songwriting process, and career, including lost work and venue discrimination, emotional processing, grief, and the nervous system.You can find Nina and tour information on her ⁠website⁠, and on ⁠Instagram⁠. She is published in ⁠The Long Covid Reader⁠, and her comedy writing is at ⁠https://strangelyoptimistic.com/⁠.  If you're interested in Nina's Singing To Improve Health or Vocal Classes for Beginners to Professionals workshops, email theninastorey@gmail.com. Mention the podcast for 20% off the regular price! She will soon be using a new platform, EVEN, that pays artists. Despite millions of streams of her music, Nina says that Spotify has never paid her a dime. The EVEN model is pay what you can. "It's like Bandcamp and Patreon had a baby." You can also send her a tip via Venmo: @Nina-Storey.Nina shared that the clinic in Sedona she has been working with for her Long Covid symptoms is remote and their website is: mybiohack.com. I have not used the clinic. All information is Nina's anecdotal experience. The clinic is not endorsed by the pod, nor is the pod sponsored by the clinic. Neither is Nina. Please share A Friend for the Long Haul. If you're feeling generous, leave a review. Your support helps get this in front of more earballs and helps me bring more episodes. You can listen to the A Friend for the Long Haul Long Covid Theme Songs playlist on Spotify.Disclaimers etc: The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast producers, sponsors, or affiliated organizations. Or like, friends? Family? Anyone. This podcast does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare services. If you have any concerns regarding your health or medical condition, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment based on information heard in this podcast. Please don't compare yourself to someone else you hear, either. Our illnesses are highly individualized and what works for one person may not work for you. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, medical knowledge is constantly evolving, and we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or applicability of the content discussed. The podcast and its creator assumes no responsibility for any actions taken based on the information presented. Additionally, this podcast may feature discussions on sensitive topics related to chronic illness. Listener discretion is advised. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

Inspired by feminist anthem, Beacon Rising marches on Lisa Andretta loves singing in the car but never figured she could be a real vocalist. After joining the Beacon Rising Choir, she found her voice. "When I went to my first rehearsal, I instantly fell in love," she says. "I had no idea something like this existed." The chorus, which started in 2017 with 13 members, now has 70, says founder Gina Samardge. Its next concert is May 18 at Beacon High School. Beacon Rising is a "resistance choir," Samardge says, open to women and nonbinary singers. A feminist anthem from the 2017 women's march in Washington, D.C., "Quiet," by Milck, inspired the choir's formation. The song includes the lyric, "I can't keep quiet for anyone anymore. … Let it out now." Cellphone videos of flash mobs performing to the song went viral and Samardge responded. "I needed to sing it with other women," she says. Her activist roots are reflected in the choir's repertoire, with songs that preach love, acceptance and a fight-the-power attitude such as "The Hymn of Acxiom," by Vienna Teng; "Refugee," by Moira Smiley; "On Children," by Ysaye Barnwell (with lyrics by Khalil Gibran); and "People Have the Power," by Patti Smith. "The 2016 election spawned a lot of choirs," Samardge says. "Singers always tell me that this is a healing force in their lives." A trained music educator and curious musician who lights up when speaking about playing clawhammer banjo, Samardge conducts the choir and arranges some songs. She came to Beacon in 2010 after getting priced out of Brooklyn. "I grew up in a small town in Ohio [Marion] and there is such a stronger community feeling here," she says. Samardge and her husband, musician Andy Reinhardt, who assembles the band that accompanies the choir, are childless by choice. Yet she's touched the lives of many youngsters in Beacon and beyond through Compass Arts, a grassroots organization she founded that runs programs in the schools and from the First Presbyterian Church on Liberty Street. Compass Arts initially rented a 1,000-square-foot space at Beacon Music Factory, then expanded to the church's Fellowship Hall, which features a stage, kitchen and new flooring installed by the nonprofit. In 2023, when the Beacon City School District called with an arts emergency - the middle school drama club had no teacher - she arranged for three visiting artists to structure a 10-week afterschool program teaching dance and choreography, improv and theater games and a glee club-style singing and movement class. "I remember being 18 years old and saying to my mother, 'I only want grandchildren,' and she said, 'Well, that's not how it works,'" Samardge says. "But I was at an event and some teenagers waved to me, and it turned out that they had attended a bunch of [Compass Arts] programs. I realized that somehow, someway, I got my wish. These kids are my temporary grandchildren." Beacon High School is located at 101 Matteawan Road. Tickets to the May 18 concert start at $20 ($10 seniors, teens; $5 ages 6-12; free ages 5 and younger); see compassarts.org/beacon-rising. The doors open at 1 p.m. for a free event with community organizations, a raffle and bake sale, followed by the concert at 2 p.m.

Dr. Joy Erlichman Miller returns to Resiliency Within to share her international work on resiliency. This year, on September 12, 2024, Dr. Miller invites the world to join her for RESILIENCY 2024 in spreading the word about how to develop and nurture well-being. This year, RESILIENCY 2024 will focus on the POWER of connections and explore the influence and healing power of connections. Dr. Miller's Resiliency events have had more than 35,000 participants from 112 countries around the globe. Resiliency 2024 is offered free of charge. Her resiliency events have included 85 Celebrities, Influencers, Scientists, Researchers, Psychologists, Artists, and Leaders have included: Dr. Jill Biden, Alanis Morissette, Arianna Huffington, Dr. Edith Eger, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, India Arie, Kristin Neff, Erin Brockovich, Leigh Steinberg, Marta Kauffman, Glenn Close, Dr. Andrew Weil, Bobbi Brown, Jericho Brown, Pete Buttigieg, Ray LaHood, Dr. Ian, Jewel, Tito Jackson, Harville Hendrix & Helen Hunt, Pat Love, Jeh Johnson, Dick Durbin, JB Pritzker, MILCK, Naomi Baum & Michael Dickson, Rhonda Ross, Alisyn Camerota, David Kessler, Jurie Rossouw, Richard Schwartz, Amit Sood, Elaine Miller- Karas, Cynthia Tuohy, Julianne Hough, and 50 other remarkable change-makers. All speakers generously donate their time and talent to this unbelievable event. Joy leads with compassion, heart, and generosity. Join the host of Resiliency Within, Elaine Miller-Karas as she has the honor to interview Dr. Miller.

Dr. Joy Erlichman Miller returns to Resiliency Within to share her international work on resiliency. This year, on September 12, 2024, Dr. Miller invites the world to join her for RESILIENCY 2024 in spreading the word about how to develop and nurture well-being. This year, RESILIENCY 2024 will focus on the POWER of connections and explore the influence and healing power of connections. Dr. Miller's Resiliency events have had more than 35,000 participants from 112 countries around the globe. Resiliency 2024 is offered free of charge. Her resiliency events have included 85 Celebrities, Influencers, Scientists, Researchers, Psychologists, Artists, and Leaders have included: Dr. Jill Biden, Alanis Morissette, Arianna Huffington, Dr. Edith Eger, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, India Arie, Kristin Neff, Erin Brockovich, Leigh Steinberg, Marta Kauffman, Glenn Close, Dr. Andrew Weil, Bobbi Brown, Jericho Brown, Pete Buttigieg, Ray LaHood, Dr. Ian, Jewel, Tito Jackson, Harville Hendrix & Helen Hunt, Pat Love, Jeh Johnson, Dick Durbin, JB Pritzker, MILCK, Naomi Baum & Michael Dickson, Rhonda Ross, Alisyn Camerota, David Kessler, Jurie Rossouw, Richard Schwartz, Amit Sood, Elaine Miller- Karas, Cynthia Tuohy, Julianne Hough, and 50 other remarkable change-makers. All speakers generously donate their time and talent to this unbelievable event. Joy leads with compassion, heart, and generosity. Join the host of Resiliency Within, Elaine Miller-Karas as she has the honor to interview Dr. Miller.

Welcome to the episode 21 of "Women In The Music Industry", a podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women who are breaking barriers and making their mark in an industry that has long been dominated by men. Today's episode features my dear sweet friend, International Music Publisher & Songwriting Coach, Suzan Koç! Her career in the music industry started as an intern at Warner Chappell in Paris in 1989 after meeting Nesuhi Ertegun, co-founder of Atlantic Records with his brother, the legendary Ahmet Ertegun. In 7 years she worked her way up to be the Director of International Creative and signed rising Swedish pop group Ace of Base (50 million records sold). In 1996, she moved to New York, where she was VP of Creative for Hit & Run Music (Phil Collins, Genesis) where she met songwriter Shelly Peiken (“What A Girl Wants” (#1), “Bitch (#2)) and landed cuts with Reba McEntire, Brandy, and *NSYNC. She then became the VP of Writer Development at BMG Publishing in 2001.   Since 2008 she has mentored songwriters through individual online workshops (see suzankoc.com). Notable alumni include MILCK (whose song “Quiet” was the anthem of the 2017 Women's March and garnered 15 million views in 48 hours).   She also teaches music publishing, songwriting, and creativity classes at UCLA Extension and Musician's Institute. If you are enjoying this video series, please rate/review/subscribe/tell everyone about it. Every little bit helps. Instagram: @suzkoc Web: www.suzankoc.com

Today in Hot Topics, the co-hosts weigh in on the potential government shutdown, the infighting within the GOP and the “mummified alien” corpses presented to Mexican congress. Singer-songwriters Natasha Bedingfield and MILCK discuss how gun violence and mental illness are impacting communities across the U.S. and perform their new song “Your Child My Child.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the second part of this interview we're going deeper to help the women that are over being silenced and in need of a little support and a lot of inspiration to become the hero of their own journey.Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world.Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility Milck Quotable Moments:“Once I stopped defending my stance, [...] it changed everything.” “I'm so happy but I still have this anxiety, and it's like this echo from the past, so I have to tell myself I am sovereign and I am safe.”Follow Milck:Website: https://www.milckmusic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/ SPONSORS:If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.Try Audible FREE for 30 days! Just visit https://adbl.co/3TLkgrD or text woi to 500-500.Go to https://bit.ly/ZocDocLisa and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Post your job for free at https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI. That's https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply.Give therapy a try, with BetterHelp! Visit https://bit.ly/BetterhelpWomen today to get 10% off your first month.***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be! *New episodes delivered ad-free*Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more! *Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.*Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist. *Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab. *Curious about your health? We've got you covered in Health Hub. *And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary!*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP*****Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the second part of this interview we're going deeper to help the women that are over being silenced and in need of a little support and a lot of inspiration to become the hero of their own journey. Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world. Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility  Milck Quotable Moments: “Once I stopped defending my stance, [...] it changed everything.”  “I'm so happy but I still have this anxiety, and it's like this echo from the past, so I have to tell myself I am sovereign and I am safe.” Follow Milck: Website: https://www.milckmusic.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/  Unlock your true potential and elevate your listening experience with our Women of Impact subscription service at https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Sponsors: Women of Impact Podcast is sponsored by Growthday Network: https://growthday.com/podcasts For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code LISA.

Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the first part of this interview we're reclaiming our voice and choosing to heal.Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world.Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility Milck Quotable Moments:“After I got sexually assaulted, I became a floating head.”“My life has taught me to leap frog over anger.”Follow Milck:Website: https://www.milckmusic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/ SPONSORS:If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.Try Audible FREE for 30 days! Just visit https://adbl.co/3TLkgrD or text woi to 500-500.Go to https://bit.ly/ZocDocLisa and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Post your job for free at https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI. That's https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply.Give therapy a try, with BetterHelp! Visit https://bit.ly/BetterhelpWomen today to get 10% off your first month.***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be! *New episodes delivered ad-free*Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more! *Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.*Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist. *Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab. *Curious about your health? We've got you covered in Health Hub. *And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary!*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP*****Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Through the power of music, Milck has given a voice to millions of women around the world with her songs like Quiet, the 2017 anthem of the Women's March. She has stood beside powerful women like Oprah and Michelle Obama speaking up for women to be empowered, be uplifted and be resilient. In the first part of this interview we're reclaiming our voice and choosing to heal. Milck opens up to share the journey of a girl that's struggled through abuse, self-doubt, and insecurities. She lays out the tactical steps she's taken as a woman and as an artist to come into her own to find her voice and become the voice for millions of women around the world. Milk exposes the greatest lie we tell ourselves keeping us broken in toxic relationships, how to break away from feeling trapped in patterns of abuse, and the power of personal responsibility  Milck Quotable Moments: “After I got sexually assaulted, I became a floating head.” “My life has taught me to leap frog over anger.” Follow Milck: Website:  https://www.milckmusic.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MILCKmusic  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MILCKMUSIC  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milckmusic  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milckmusic/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MILCKMUSIC/  Unlock your true potential and elevate your listening experience with our Women of Impact subscription service at https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Sponsors: Women of Impact Podcast is sponsored by Growthday Network: https://growthday.com/podcasts For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code LISA.

Cheryl Strayed (@CherylStrayed) returns to SongWriter to read another letter from "Tiny, Beautiful Things" (which is now a series on Hulu!), a lovely and very personal meditation on the subject of self-forgiveness. Dr. Suzanne Freedman of the International Forgiveness Institute talks about the scientific mechanics behind the often misunderstood practice. And finally songwriter MILCK (@MILCKMusic) - whose song "Quiet" became the unofficial anthem of the women's march - plays a song written in response, "I'm Alright, You're Alright." This episode was made possible by a grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation, and parts of this content first appeared at the 2022 Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing. For more, go to HumanFlourishing.orgSongWriterPodcast.comTwitter.com/SnogWriterFacebook.com/SongWriterPodcastInstagram.com/SongWriterPodcast

On June 24th 2022 the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v Wade and asserting that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion. The decision marked a seismic moment in politics and culture that has affected everyone's lives, and the world of pop music is no exception. Musicians started responding immediately, from Cher to Olivia Rodrigo: on social media, at their shows, and in their music. Critic Ann Powers has been chronicling the reactions in a running list at NPR, and she joins in the second half of the episode to talk about the long history of artists speaking out—and singing—about reproductive rights.  One artist who wasted no time responding to the Dobbs decision is the singer and songwriter Connie Lim, aka MILCK. Her song “We Won't Go Back,” composed with Biianco, Autumn Rowe, and Ani DeFranco, came about after Politico published an article in May with the leaked draft of the Dobbs decision, telling the world in no uncertain terms that the Supreme Court was considering striking down Roe. MILCK found herself protesting in D.C., this time with her camera ready. The chants she heard there became the first sonic element of “We Won't Go Back.” Songs Discussed MILCK, Biianco, Autumn Rowe, Ani DeFranco - We Won't Go Back MILCK - Quiet Ani DeFranco - Play God  Poison Girls - Mandy Is Having a Baby Cyndi Lauper - Sally's Pigeons Leslie Gore - You Don't Own Me Robyn - Giving You Back Joni Mitchell - Little Green L7 - Pretend We're Dead Everlast - What It's Like Madonna - Papa Don't Preach Lauryn Hill - To Zion Megan Thee Stallion - Plan B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abortion: The Body Politic started on the ground, visiting two abortion clinics 15 minutes away from each other in two very different states: Missouri and Illinois. On this last episode, we check back in with someone who works in those two clinics to understand the immediate impact the Supreme Court decision had on their patients. Then we consider, what now? Katie interviews Rep. Jayapal (D-WA) who has been a legislative leader in the fight for reproductive rights to understand what lawmakers can do to protect abortion now and in the future. Finally, we hear from a new generation of activists, actors (like Busy Phlipps), musicians (like MILCK and Amanda Shires), and TikTokers about how they are using their platforms, social media and art to not only normalize abortion but also share information (when that information could be criminalized), and, perhaps, change hearts and mind one person at a time.  More information on this episode's guests and resources: Planned Parenthood National Advocates for Pregnant Women ReproAction Rep. Pramila Jayapal Paula Ávila-Guillén Gen-Z For Change @OliviaJulianna Busy Philipps MILCK Whole Woman's Health Action items: How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion fund Learn about abortion laws in your state How to get abortion pills in any state How to share your abortion story [Also, We Testfy] Support reproductive justice organizations, like Sister Song and Latina Institute for Reproductive Rights Follow all the organizations and people featured in this podcast! Books and more: Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think), by Reshma Saujani It's time for Republican women to speak up for reproductive rights, by Kathryn Kaufman, The Washington Post This Will Only Hurt A Little, by Busy Philipps Amanda Shires demands more artists stand up for abortion rights, Rolling Stone Take It Like A Man, by Amanda Shires We Won't Go Back, by MILCK, BIIANCO, & Autumn Roe (feat. Ani DiFranco) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion: The Body Politic started on the ground, visiting two abortion clinics 15 minutes away from each other in two very different states: Missouri and Illinois. On this last episode, we check back in with someone who works in those two clinics to understand the immediate impact the Supreme Court decision had on their patients. Then we consider, what now? Katie interviews Rep. Jayapal (D-WA) who has been a legislative leader in the fight for reproductive rights to understand what lawmakers can do to protect abortion now and in the future. Finally, we hear from a new generation of activists, actors (like Busy Phlipps), musicians (like MILCK and Amanda Shires), and TikTokers about how they are using their platforms, social media and art to not only normalize abortion but also share information (when that information could be criminalized), and, perhaps, change hearts and mind one person at a time.  More information on this episode's guests and resources: Planned Parenthood National Advocates for Pregnant Women ReproAction Rep. Pramila Jayapal Paula Ávila-Guillén Gen-Z For Change @OliviaJulianna Busy Philipps MILCK Whole Woman's Health Action items: How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion fund Learn about abortion laws in your state How to get abortion pills in any state How to share your abortion story [Also, We Testfy] Support reproductive justice organizations, like Sister Song and Latina Institute for Reproductive Rights Follow all the organizations and people featured in this podcast! Books and more: Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think), by Reshma Saujani It's time for Republican women to speak up for reproductive rights, by Kathryn Kaufman, The Washington Post This Will Only Hurt A Little, by Busy Philipps Amanda Shires demands more artists stand up for abortion rights, Rolling Stone Take It Like A Man, by Amanda Shires We Won't Go Back, by MILCK, BIIANCO, & Autumn Roe (feat. Ani DiFranco) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connie Lim (aka MILCK) is a singer-songwriter, producer, and esteemed advocate for human rights. Beyond her talent, the most remarkable thing about MILCK is her ability to showcase her principles within her craft, which is something we explore in-depth within today's bonus episode. I'll be honest, this is a conversation that left me deeply affected, especially our exploration of the ‘why'; why do we have principles and why do we feel compelled to share them with the world?

My guest today is singer/songwriter MILCK who spoke to me about her Spark, Kahlil Gibran's globe dominating book The Prophet.What's at the root of all religious doctrine? Is there common ground on which all of humanity can agree?  MILCK and I tackle these giant ideas and also talk about humanizing our idols and embracing their flaws.Links:MILCKThe ProphetMEN

Have you ever asked yourself: “Who am I? What do I stand for?” Many of us do ask these questions and when we do, it can be a catalyst that sets us on an alternative path - even though we know it might disappoint those around us. Yet, all too often, even when our inner knowing is forcing us to pay attention, life can pull us in the direction of expectations versus desire. We hesitate to follow our curiosity for fear we might let down our family and loved ones. As a result, we stay on course towards what “we're supposed to do”. But it doesn't always have to be this way. Sometimes choosing the new path is just what we need to honor our voice, culture and family. This is why I'm excited to share this conversation with Connie Lim, whose artist name is MILCK for this Best Of Conversation. MILCK rose to widespread attention after a video of an a capella performance of her song "Quiet" on the street at the 2017 Women's March exploded into the public's consciousness going viral and becoming embraced as an anthem for the movement. That moment and the impact and reach of the song led to a major record deal and collaborations as a songwriter that launched the career she's been working to build for years. But that career almost never happened. MILCK grew up in an enclave of LA, the child of immigrants from China, and was drawn to music from her earliest days. She wrote her first song at 7 years old and studied classical piano and opera. Yet the pressure of intense perfectionism and the expectation she'd eventually leave music behind to follow the family tradition into medicine led her into years of profound emotional struggle. Eventually, she hit a point in college where she decided it was time to choose herself over the expectations of others, as well as the burden of perfectionism that had caused so many years of suffering and harm. MILCK left college and went all-in on music, performing as an independent artist for years, slowly building her name, before that fateful day in 2017 that changed everything. She's now deep into writing, producing and performing her own work, while also writing with and for other artists and focusing on not just sharing her own creative voice, but also gathering community and shining the light on truth and inequity along the way.You can find MILCK at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Justin Tranter about their journey through challenging times as a kid growing up and then stepping into the world of music - first as a musician, and then as a powerhouse songwriter and collaborator.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book Sparked | My New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.Little Stories Everywhere See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the New Music Business, I spoke with the multi-faceted Ryan Chisholm. He is the General Manager of Work of Art Management, as well as the Senior Vice President of Arista Records' West Coast division. At WoA, the company currently represents notable artists such as Mike Posner, Trevor Daniel, Verzache, Tai Verdes, Wes Period and MILCK. Prior to WoA and Arista Records, Chisholm worked with Nettwerk Music Group under their Artist MGMT and A&R department.In this episode, we dove into Tai Verdes' musical journey, the significance of TikTok, influencer marketing deals and gaining leverage with the major labels. To learn more about Work of Art, visit: https://workof-art.com4:06 Welcome6:12 Work of Art Management12:11 The story behind Tai Verdes16:11 Creating partnership with Tai Verdes21:42 TikTok influencer marketing deals28:50 Gaining leverage with the major labels35:07 Preparing a tour for someone who's never performed38:02 Advice for independent artists41:30 Should artists be embracing Snapchat?43:03 Final questionSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmbAri's Take Academy (use code NMB for 10% off): https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc1Fatf4celK3kYoJ6FUdN7qtYSCvAAMYConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comAcademy: https://aristakeacademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandTwitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Ryan Chisholm:Work Of Art (Website): https://workof-art.com/Work Of Art (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/woa/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanchisholmTwitter: https://twitter.com/ryanchisholmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanchisholm4/Edited and mixed by Maxton HunterMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MILCK is a singer, songwriter, producer, and advocate, widely recognized for her impactful voice in the advancement of human rights since the celebrated 2017 viral performance of her song "Quiet" during the Women's March. “Quiet” became the unofficial anthem of the movement, it was named Billboard's No.1 Protest Song, and it was selected for NPR's American Anthem Series. Just recently, MILCK co-wrote and performed the theme song "Mystery of Me" for the Netflix documentary FOUND, which follows three adopted American teenage girls embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime journey in search of their heritage. www.milckmusic.comIG: @milckmusicSpotify: MILCK*NEW* Stream “Power” by MILCK: https://vyd.co/MilckPower Michael's album Work Hard And Be Nice is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-niceKeep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.comThe Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist ServicesPresenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

MILCK is a singer, songwriter, producer, and advocate, widely recognized for her impactful voice in the advancement of human rights since the celebrated 2017 viral performance of her song "Quiet" during the Women's March. “Quiet” became the unofficial anthem of the movement, it was named Billboard's No.1 Protest Song, and it was selected for NPR's American Anthem Series. Just recently, MILCK co-wrote and performed the theme song "Mystery of Me" for the Netflix documentary FOUND, which follows three adopted American teenage girls embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime journey in search of their heritage. www.milckmusic.comIG: @milckmusicSpotify: MILCK*NEW* Stream “Power” by MILCK: https://vyd.co/MilckPower Michael's album Work Hard And Be Nice is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-niceKeep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.comThe Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.com PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist ServicesPresenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio

Heute u.a. mit folgenden Nachrichten: - Virgin Galactic sucht die ersten 1.000 Passagiere - Bitcoin-Betrüger “Razzlekhan” auf freiem Fuß - 31 Prozent mehr Unfälle durch Virtual Reality - Youtube und TikTok sammeln die meisten Nutzerdaten - Elon Musk spendet fast sechs Milliarden Dollar - Booking.com feuert fast 3.000 Mitarbeiter per Videobotschaft - Niklas Östberg kauft Delivery-Hero-Aktien nach - Christian Vollmann gründet Carbon One - Verwendung des Begriffs „Milck“ untersagt - Notverkauf bei OAK25 Heute begrüßen wir im Rahmen der Reihe “Investments & Exits” Jan Miczaika, Partner bei HV Capital.

Ein Stuttgarter Start-up darf sein Hanfgetränk nicht „Milck“ nennen, hat ein Gericht entschieden. Ronja Berthold von der European Vegetarian Union kritisiert das. Vegetarische und vegane Produkte sollten Milch oder Burger heißen dürfen, um Verbrauchern den Umstieg zu erleichtern.Berthold, Ronjawww.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Studio 9Direkter Link zur Audiodatei

Re-release of my previous interview w/ MILCK from Season 3, Episode 11 (S3, EP 11) We reached our final guest to close out Season 3 continuing the theme, "Where Do We Stand?". MILCK (Connie Lim) is an Asian-American recording artist who first received international attention for her song "Quiet" which became viral during the Women's March in DC in 2017. It would be named by Billboard Music as "The Protest Song of the Year" in 2017. We discuss the impact that the song has had on her work as an artist and activist. She talks about her struggles breaking through as an Asian-American artist, and her hopes to use her music to help build solidarity with other marginalized communities. MILCK talks about her recently released EP, "Into Gold" which is available on all streaming services. MILCK also surprised me by performing her new single, "Somebody's Beloved". Check this episode out for more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

This week I am in our HER living room with singer/songwriter MILCK and we are talking about everything from snacks to the proper way to eat a Subway sandwich to how to get in tune to your own inner voice. MILCK and I both wrote essays in the Hungry Hearts anthology edited by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh. Listen in as we talk about the writing process and why traveling heat can be a really good thing.  To learn more about MILCK follow her at @milckmusic on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and stream her music on your favorite streaming platform.  Get your copy of Hungry Hearts featuring MILCK's essay “Traveling Heat” and my essay “Period Playlist” here: http://penguinrandomhouse.com/hungryhearts or at your favorite bookseller.  To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To continue your support of the podcast and my work, become a member of my Patreon community where you can get access to archived episodes, bonus episodes, my writing, and behind the scenes performance footage. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter, for podcast clips, poetry quotes and random quips. For information on how to book me to speak or perform at a virtual event, visit amenabrown.com. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(S3, EP 11) We reached our final guest to close out Season 3 continuing the theme, "Where Do We Stand?". MILCK (Connie Lim) is an Asian-American recording artist who first received international attention for her song "Quiet" which became viral during the Women's March in DC in 2017. It would be named by Billboard Music as "The Protest Song of the Year" in 2017. We discuss the impact that the song has had on her work as an artist and activist. She talks about her struggles breaking through as an Asian-American artist, and her hopes to use her music to help build solidarity with other marginalized communities. MILCK talks about her recently released EP, "Into Gold" which is available on all streaming services. MILCK also surprised me by performing her new single, "Somebody's Beloved". Check this episode out for more! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special thanks to my sponsor, Lawrence and Argyle, a Viet-American owned merchandise line representing immigrant empowerment. Get yourself a pin, hoodie or t-shirt and show off your immigrant pride. Visit them at www.lawrenceandargyle.com or on Instagram @lawrenceandargyle or on their Facebook page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: MILCK (Connie Lim) is a soul-cial change recording artist who gained international recognition when her song "Quiet" went viral and became coined as the unofficial anthem of The Women's March. "Quiet" is translated into multiple languages by all over the world and has been featured as part of NPR's American Anthem series. In 2017, Billboard called “Quiet” the No. 1 protest song of the year. “Quiet” is also the ending theme song to Broadway play Gloria, honoring Gloria Steinem. MILCK has performed this anthem as survivors of Larry Nassar walked the stage during the 2018 ESPYS. MILCK has been honored to share her songs and thoughts on the same stages as Michelle Obama, Oprah, Cheryl Strayed, Glennon Doyle, Jason Mraz, Yoko Ono, and Ani DiFranco. MILCK partnered with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Malay (Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys) to create her EP entitled Into Gold, as shared by Reese Witherspoon and TIME magazine. MILCK founded the #ICANTKEEPQUIET fund to support nonprofits that invest in underserved communities. Visit icantkeepquiet.org for more info --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

What does it mean to be an ally? How can we use your own privileges to help others? How do we make sure our posts aren't just performative? In this episode, we discuss how to create sustainable change, and why it's needed now more than ever.Be sure to listen to MILCK's music here.Follow us! @fqnextgen @femalequotient @alohakatiex @misshannahashton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight host Jessica Antonio shares a webinar hosted by the Malaya Movement to expose the on the ground conditions in the Philippines under President Duterte's military lockdown response to the Corona Virus. We have two voices from the Philippines: Dr. Gene Nisperos from Community Medicine Development Foundation and Attorney Edre Olalia, National Union of Peoples Lawyers, as well as voices from Filipino organizations in the U.S. such as the Malaya Movement, BAYAN USA, and Migrante USA.   Community Calendar Here are some online upcoming events that you can attend: Tuesday, April 14, 2020  1:30pm-2:30 pm, Xenophobia & Racial Profiling During the Coronavirus Pandemic Dr. Russell Jeung who established the Stop AAPI Hate to document incidents of discrimination will speak with ABC7 New's Kristen Sze. Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 1:00pm-2:30pm Author Julie Sze Book Talk and Conversation with Environmental Justice Activist Ratha Lai and Asian American Studies Professor Russell Jeung Saturday, April 25 at 2pm East Wind Books online book club with Ocean Vuong's On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous. We will host a virtual meeting via Zoom. Join their Facebook group for updates or send an email to eastwindbooks@gmail.com. Every Monday MILCK MONDAYS on youtube live is a weekly series where musician MILCK who we have interviewed on APEX, creates community and conversation with musicians, artists, and activists, exploring the power of turning tears into gold. Online resources for educators can be found here on Co-Producer Miko Lee's site. The post APEX Express – April 9, 2020 Covid19 in the Philippines appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Host Powerleegirls – Miko Lee and Ayame Keane-Lee speak with API musicians using music for social change. Milck speaks about her song Quiet which went viral at the Women's March. Jon Jang fills us in about his latest work Pledge of Black Asian Allegiance. We end with an update from Mauna Kea where singer Hāwane Rios has been leading the protest movement through song and dance. We also hear an update from California College of the Arts Professor Huma Dar about the media black out in Kashmir.   Community Calendar SATURDAY August 17, 4 PM Stand With Kashmir – Bay Area Protest, San Francisco Ferry Building     The post APEX Express – August 15, 2019- Music for Movements appeared first on KPFA.

Cathy and Todd discuss how parenting experts can appear to contradict each other (even when their information is valid), and why we need to know our family and trust our instincts when making parenting decisions. They discuss Gabor Matè's interview on the Goop podcast, Lori Gottlieb's interview on NPR's Fresh Air, and they share MILCK's #ICANTKEEPQUIET project.

Cathy and Todd discuss how parenting experts can appear to contradict each other (even when their information is valid), and why we need to know our family and trust our instincts when making parenting decisions. They discuss Gabor Matè's interview on the Goop podcast, Lori Gottlieb's interview on NPR's Fresh Air, and they share MILCK's #ICANTKEEPQUIET project.

Todd and Cathy discuss Cheryl Strayed, MILCK, Mike Domitrz and all the goodness from the 2018 Zen Parenting Conference. They discuss the most frequently asked question ZPR question, the Oscars, and how we can all become forces for good.

Sometimes a moment comes when we can no longer stay silent about what we have been through. Then it's time to speak out and claim our own courage and resiliency! Such a moment came for Milck, a musician who had experienced physical and sexual abuse and pressures to meet commodified standards of beauty, especially for her music career. Finding her unique voice led to her song Quiet, an anthem for breaking out of our silence. Then, after the 11/16 election, she felt moved to gather a flash mob and perform the song at the Women's March. In a serendipitous twist of fate, filmmaker Alma Har'el captured one of the performances, propelling the song into a viral explosion! Now, Milck has created www.icantkeepquiet.org, to collect stories and create a movement while supporting the work of Step Up, which serves at risk girls.

Sometimes a moment comes when we can no longer stay silent about what we have been through. Then it's time to speak out and claim our own courage and resiliency! Such a moment came for Milck, a musician who had experienced physical and sexual abuse and pressures to meet commodified standards of beauty, especially for her music career. Finding her unique voice led to her song Quiet, an anthem for breaking out of our silence. Then, after the 11/16 election, she felt moved to gather a flash mob and perform the song at the Women's March. In a serendipitous twist of fate, filmmaker Alma Har'el captured one of the performances, propelling the song into a viral explosion! Now, Milck has created www.icantkeepquiet.org, to collect stories and create a movement while supporting the work of Step Up, which serves at risk girls.

WARNING: this episode contains disturbing content and may not be suitable for all listeners, particularly young children or their parents. After suffering a concussion delayed its release, Addison finally offers up an episode in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, the battles fought in the past, the battles still to come, and women everywhere today. Written, produced, and narrated by Lauren Nelson "I Can't Keep Quiet" by MILCK was used with permission from the artist. The rendition featured can be viewed on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1cc_neVdjb4 To find out how you can get involved with the #Icantkeepquiet movement, click here: https://www.icantkeepquiet.org/getinvolved/ To donate to the ACLU, click here: https://www.aclu.org/issues/womens-rights To donate to Planned Parenthood, click here: https://secure.ppaction.org/site/Donation2?23936.donation=form1&df_id=23936 To donate to Thorn, click here: https://www.wearethorn.org/donate/ To learn how to join the movement around the Women's March, click here: https://www.womensmarch.com/

Sometimes a moment comes when we can no longer stay silent about what we have been through. Then it's time to speak out and claim our own courage and resiliency! Such a moment came for Milck, a musician who had experienced physical and sexual abuse and pressures to meet commodified standards of beauty, especially for her music career. Finding her unique voice led to her song Quiet, an anthem for breaking out of our silence. Then, after the 11/16 election, she felt moved to gather a flash mob and perform the song at the Women's March. In a serendipitous twist of fate, filmmaker Alma Har'el captured one of the performances, propelling the song into a viral explosion! Now, Milck has created www.icantkeepquiet.org, to collect stories and create a movement while supporting the work of Step Up, which serves at risk girls.

Sometimes a moment comes when we can no longer stay silent about what we have been through. Then it's time to speak out and claim our own courage and resiliency! Such a moment came for Milck, a musician who had experienced physical and sexual abuse and pressures to meet commodified standards of beauty, especially for her music career. Finding her unique voice led to her song Quiet, an anthem for breaking out of our silence. Then, after the 11/16 election, she felt moved to gather a flash mob and perform the song at the Women's March. In a serendipitous twist of fate, filmmaker Alma Har'el captured one of the performances, propelling the song into a viral explosion! Now, Milck has created www.icantkeepquiet.org, to collect stories and create a movement while supporting the work of Step Up, which serves at risk girls.

Cathy and Todd talk about the Chicago Women's March – why it happened, who was there, and what comes next. They also discuss self-awareness and the “4 ways of being in the world” as described by the Conscious Leadership Group. They talk REM, unification, and share an anthem by MILCK called “I can't keep quiet.”