Podcasts about Naked Conversations

This week in The Lounge I invited the creator of the Naked Conversations card deck and photographer, Jessie McCall, to have a chat with me about something she's really great at - building connection and community. This topic is something I'm also really passionate about as I feel the greatest threat to our health and happiness is loneliness and a lack of connection or community in our lives. In America, for instance, the average number of close friends people reported having was 0... ZERO close friends on ave!? That's a bit messed up and makes me so sad. Cultivating close friendships, enjoying deep connections and engaging in nourishing community vibes is so essential to our wellbeing and mental health, so Jessie and I talk about how to create more of this in our lives and build a community wherever you go. Plus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' relatable personal stories and signature segments that you've come to know and love here in The Labia Lounge!Make sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!Check out Jessie's gorg photography/art stuff here: www.Jessiemccall.com and order your deck of Naked Conversations cards here: https://nakedconvo.com/ (If you sign up to Jessi'e mailing list you'll get 20% off your order too by the way!)*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/LtyN8BQg-zkOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagraf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don't have sex for fun; we snatch souls. Please, enjoy this mini-poetic skit by Khadijah Abdullah. It's always followed by a wet text, which leads to a sexy phone call thatat leads to a much-needed comforting thought embossed with the matters of the heart & soul. Exotic poetry for those with conversations in the dark with that one that pleases you- the best naked. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehealingcircle-ka/message

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Help support The Scott Townsend Show via Patreon www.patreon.com/thescotttownsendshowIn this episode, I visit with author Shel Israel about Twitter when it started, where it is now and where it's headed.  Shel is the author of Naked Conversations, Twitterville, Lethal Generosity, The Fourth Transformation, and Age of Context.  TimestampsScott's take on Twitter.  0:00Thoughts on the book Twitterville.  6:28What happened with Twitter and how it changed the world.  11:21The biggest single thing that's changed in social media.  14:55Why he's leaving Twitter.  19:12The problem is we never remember anybody with balance.  22:57Shel's' Steve Jobs story.  27:18Shel and the end of his relationship with Steve Jobs.  31:14How to get in touch with Shel Israel.  35:53For more contact information, you can reach Shel atshelisrael.com► Subscribe to my Youtube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOTYou can look for these episodes every week, so please hit SUBSCRIBE to stay in the loop for each new show!The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter  https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook   https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram  https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Transcribe your podcasts and videos with Otterhttps://otter.ai/referrals/ICNJ76HUExecutive Producer:  Ben TownsendCreative Consultant:  Matthew Blue TownsendAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Shot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, WebCam USB Camera, Computer HD Streaming Webcam for PC Desktop & Laptop w/Mic, Wide Angle Lens & Large Sensor for Superior Low Light-wb-4 https://amzn.to/3hiKxfCMicrophone by Samson  https://amzn.to/3UqAp2TFollow The Scott Townsend Show podcast onSpotify  https://spoti.fi/3eDwLgGiTunes  https://apple.co/3jAwCyuStitcher  https://bit.ly/3gYaDiOTuneIn  https://bit.ly/2OzlH9VVoice Actor:  Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan  https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitarFor media requests or interviews, please reach out toscotttownsend2400@gmail.comAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today's episode was a chance for Debbie to reconnect with an old friend, Shel Israel, whom she met about 20 years ago…  in the blogosphere. Yes, there really was a blogosphere in the early 2000's. Shel and Debbie and a bunch of others were pioneers and they all knew each other. They'd meet at conferences and promote each other's blogs AND explain blogging to everyone else.In early 2006, Shel co-authored perhaps the first serious book about business blogging. And Debbie wrote the second one, published later that same year. Shel's book has a much sexier title, Naked Conversations. Debbie's is The Corporate Blogging Book.Debbie and Shel talk about his decision to leave California after 50 years and move across country to Florida, just in time for Hurricane Ian. Debbie asks how he fared and how he plans to make friends and become part of his new community in St. Petersburg. He's got some surprising answers.As a tech pioneer and an optimist, he considers everyone he meets on social media to be a friend. He's using Facebook to connect and to create a new network. And he's even got a spreadsheet with 13 prospects on it… 13 prospective friends, that is.This is an open and honest conversation which, not coincidentally, is the hallmark of good blogging. They talk about how important writing is to Shel, why he left a lucrative career in PR. and how he approaches tech-business ghostwriting and other projects.     Mentioned in this episode or useful:Shel Israel on FacebookWebsiteLinkedinNaked Conversations: How Blogs are Changing the Way Businesses Talk with Customers by Shel Israel and Robert Scoble (Wiley, 2006)Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighborhoods (Portfolio, 2009)Lethal Generosity: Contextual Technology and the Competitive Edge by Shel Israel (Patrick Brewster Press, 2015)Former columnist for ForbesThe Corporate Blogging Book by Debbie Weil (Portfolio, 2006)St. Petersburg, FL  Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide.  Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil  Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell)  How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify  Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

In this episode, Michael & Krista ask a variety of questions to get you thinking outside the box and consider topics that perhaps you haven't thought about before and how that might spark deeper self-inquiry.  They invite to try on the attitude of “this is an interesting point of view” instead of coming to conclusions of good/bad, right/wrong, yes/no.  Asking questions of yourself is how to dive into why you think/ feel/ believe what you do about anything. Stoke even deeper thoughts by being open to reevaluate what you think/feel/believe. There is much to learn about yourself when you question, “what's underneath this? Why do I feel this way about ____?” What is your connection between being naked and sex?  How do you feel about being naked alone, with your partner, or others? Body shame vs. self-love body acceptance Loving your body as you age. How can freeing your relationship with you body also expand your self-love and liberate the constraints of your mind. Grab your free gift at: https://expand-your.life/9Sparks Get more from the Expand Your Life Giveaway HERE! Don't forget to follow the Mornings with Michael & Krista show on your favorite podcast player so that you don't miss a single episode. And if you can, please take a moment to write a short review and rate our show. It would be greatly appreciated! To engage more deeply in the conversations, listen to past episodes, and get to know your hosts, go to https://KristaInochovsky.com and follow us on Facebook.

Welcome to the final episode in Season 6 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are closing out the season and reflecting on our learnings in addition to celebrating our guests. We are highlighting powerful moments from each episode and our takeaways.    We will be taking a break to rest and plan out the next season but we will be back! Until then: Follow on Instagram and ask us a question!! Keep learning! Keep reflecting!  Stay curious and compassionate. If you like, please share!    We want to extend a very special Thank you to this season's guests: Trent Norman, Dr. Shenelle Dubose, and Nadia Ali, and as always, thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @racecultureandbeyondpodcast to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 11 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are reflecting on the year and exploring the paradigms we have found ourselves in. We are sharing about the dueling experiences we have found ourselves in and the emotions and lessons surrounding them. We also encourage you to ask and answer the same questions for yourself: Where are your dualities and paradoxes in your life? Where are you resisting? Where can you give yourself permission to experience the “both and” in your life?   So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting!  Stay curious and compassionate.   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @racecultureandbeyondpodcast to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Today's guest is a close friend and colleague who leads with purpose and compassion. Nadia Ali is a change-maker who isn't afraid to call you in while exuding kindness and intention. Nadia brings her full cultural self into all of her interactions and is dedicated to inclusivity and equity as a thread throughout her life and work.   Some favorite quotes:  “That's my passion, how do we, how do we create spaces for our kiddos across our communities to feel confident in their identities and feel supported in those identities in the ways that they want to express themselves.” “I just really hope that all of our future generations can confidently step into their own identities with less barriers.” “When we are empathic and compassionate, it leads to connection and vulnerability, more collaboration, which leads to more productivity, which leads to stronger teams and communication.”   Highlights and key talking points in today's conversation: Identity and the role it plays in one's awareness of their power and uniqueness Showing up in the world as a visibly Muslim woman with a bi-cultural identity Safe vs. Brave spaces Work/life balance within your work in the DEI/JEDI space   More about Nadia Ali and her work:   Nadia is Founder and CEO of Idea Labs, a mission-driven consulting firm advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and across communities through training, leadership coaching and organizational strategy. She has over 20 years of experience spanning program management, coalition building, leadership development, community outreach, and health and racial equity. In her spare time, Nadia loves spending time with friends and family, traveling, cooking and baking, being outdoors with her husband and two children, and building community.   Connect with Nadia Ali Website: www.idealabsinaction.com Instagram: @idealabsinaction, @grocerytogarnish Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you and a special thank you to Nadia Ali for sharing her expertise and experience.   For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to Naked Conversations 1st episode of 2022 "Is Your Kitchen Clean?". This episode will evoke one to evaluate their kitchen for repairs, mold and etc. You will be amazed at how many people we serve daily from our kitchen however, have you considered the kind of experience others have from what you serve from your kitchen? Do people have pleasant experiences or do they leave sick? Our approach to this discussion will use psych education as well as biblical perspectives. Join the discussion tonight. We encourage you to participate, like, share, comment, subscribe. https://linktr.ee/IATCM #2022 #PODCAST #ASSESSMENT #IATCM #MENTALHEALTH #SpiritualHealth

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 9 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are delving into how to have hard conversations around the holiday table, whether it be with close friends, family, or anyone in between. Tune in as we break down the 5 C's for having Connected Conversations. Clean Clear Courageous Compassionate Connected   So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting!  Stay curious and compassionate.   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @racecultureandbeyondpodcast to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 8 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today is all about the holidays and in this episode we are talking about the role culture plays within the holiday season. Tune in as we discuss: Our personal holiday traditions both growing up and now Making space and having difficult conversations during the holidays Food as a representation of culture and more   So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting!  Stay curious and compassionate.   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @racecultureandbeyondpodcast to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business as Usual on Amazon on Kindle Cluetrain Online The Cluetrain Manifesto on Wikipedia A powerful global conversation has begun. Through the Internet, people are discovering and inventing new ways to share relevant knowledge with blinding speed. As a direct result, markets are getting smarter, ...and getting smarter faster than most companies. These markets are conversations. Their members communicate in language that is natural, open, honest, direct, funny and often shocking. Whether explaining or complaining, joking or serious, the human voice is unmistakably genuine. It can't be faked. Most corporations, on the other hand, only know how to talk in the soothing, humorless monotone of the mission statement, marketing brochure, and your-call-is-important-to-us busy signal. Same old tone, same old lies. No wonder networked markets have no respect for companies unable or unwilling to speak as they do. But learning to speak in a human voice is not some trick, nor will corporations convince us they are human with lip service about "listening to customers." They will only sound human when they empower real human beings to speak on their behalf. While many such people already work for companies today, most companies ignore their ability to deliver genuine knowledge, opting instead to crank out sterile happytalk that insults the intelligence of markets literally too smart to buy it. However, employees are getting hyperlinked even as markets are. Companies need to listen carefully to both. Mostly, they need to get out of the way so intranetworked employees can converse directly with internetworked markets. Corporate firewalls have kept smart employees in and smart markets out. It's going to cause real pain to tear those walls down. But the result will be a new kind of conversation. And it will be the most exciting conversation business has ever engaged in. Naked Conversations: How Blogs are Changing the Way Businesses Talk with Customers From the creator of the number one business blog comes a powerful exploration of how, and why, businesses had better be blogging: Naked Conversations. According to experts Robert Scoble and Shel Israel, blogs offer businesses something that has long been lacking in their communication with customers -- meaningful dialogue. Devoid of corporate-speak and empty promises, business blogs can humanize communication, bringing companies and their constituencies together in a way that improves both image and bottom line. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chrisabraham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chrisabraham/support

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 7 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are reflecting on our epic meetup trip this past weekend. Tune in as we discuss: The range of emotions that came up throughout our trip Navigating sightseeing in Dripping Springs, TX  Our trip to the Rum Distillery and the Comedy House Experiencing our trip as a white woman and a black woman   So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting!  Stay curious and compassionate.   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @racecultureandbeyond to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are finally tackling the topic of Cancel Culture and Dave Chappelle. We discuss: What Cancel Culture is and who really cares about it Dave Chappell: why we love him and why some people don't The role of comedy is race conversations   So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting!  Stay curious and compassionate.   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are going back in time and talking about Racism on old TV shows and how we use this as a catalyst and tool to continue learning. We discuss: The lessons that can still be learned from outdated shows Navigating what we watch, how we watch responsibly, what we learn from our watching and how times have changed Our own personal learning journeys   We also delve further and share our thoughts and experiences on JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) and explore: How do you practice JEDI in your work (whatever work that may be)?  How do you envision JEDI being infused in organizations? What is the greatest challenge for leaders to bring JEDI into organizations?  Why it's important to have a TEAM The balance between insight and action (especially in the JEDI space) Do we want to add the J to JEDI?   So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting!  Stay curious and compassionate.   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

This time our guest is designer Germans Ermičs. We talk about borders between art and design, and business side of design practice.M: Glad to see you in such form after 11 years. Our previous video interview was 11 years ago. We had the “Naked Conversations”, and there are few things that will be interesting to look back on. Back then you were strictly a graphic designer. You made the layout for Veto Magazine. When I think about you, what jumps out to me is what has happened in your work and career during the past eleven years since we last spoke. You worked in one design branch and now you work in another design branch which is borderline art and architecture. How do you look at your decade? How has it changed you in the design sense? How did you see it then and how do you see the design now? G: Ten years ago I had just graduated from the Design Academy. I tried to find myself and understand what I like, what I'm capable of and what direction should I take. Even back then I said that I want to step away from graphic design in order to apply what I learned in the Design Academy, work with materials and forms, think about interior, design objects etc... That was still at fantasy level, none of it was actualized since it was the very beginning. Back then I said it out loud, while still not quite believing and seeing it. After Riga, I went back to Amsterdam to work at various design studious to get a sense of how business is built, how to work with clients, since all my previous experience was very local and among friends, it concerned small orders and graphic design. I had no experience with being within a structure. It was very important, so that in three years I could leave and create my own studio. At that moment you take a huge risk, cut off everything and start to focus on what you'd like to do, without really knowing what that is. It was a really cool moment of uncertainty. I was stuck between several directions, and what helped me was the Design Academy network and being in Netherlands, because I studied there, and I was drawn in by the community, where I still remain now.M: What do you think about the comment that your latest work is a zone between several branches – art, design and architecture? What is design and art to you and where do you see yourself in all that?G: As I said, at the beginning I was stuck between several directions. I tried to understand if I could be an industrial designer and work with companies, create products and be technical. At that moment all directions were still a possibility, however my skills were limited. I learned that my strengths are working with materials and conceptual project planning that are borderline art, design, installations. It's a separate niche, a whole market that exists between art and design – sculptural design. Designers and artists work with relatively industrial objects and furniture, but they are created as unique and sculptural objects, which I find very interesting, because it allows you to find your signature style and material and express yourself. They are usable objects, but they serve as decoration next to works of art. The niche that I work in is very interesting to me, it allows me to freely work in various scales. It can be a small object, an installation. You just adapt it to your signature and type of work. It also creates a demand for you. New projects, new challenges that enable you to grow. For example, if I create something small, I'm often struck by what kind of people are attracted by that. When working with architects or interior designers, you get involved in projects and provided with new contexts. In that sense, the work that I do daily varies quite a lot. All the things you mentioned – architecture, interior design or object design, it mostly applies to how I work with materials.M: It means that the difference between industrial design and your design work is that the product is not mass produced.G: Yes, they mostly are limited-amount objects, gallery objects come in limited amount of eight or twelve. It depends on the object. But mostly they exist as unique objects. It can be a site-specific installation or something really unique, specially made for a specific project or client.M: It means that the design object you create cannot be purchased in physical or online shops, but you can buy it in a gallery, or you can order it as a special piece of art.G: Yes, I work with galleries and architects in specific projects, and I cooperate with brands in projects of various scale. Those are not easily accessible products, but the internet is huge and people find you in the most interesting ways, starting from Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram etc. By the way, it's an interesting moment – the way people stumble upon your work, how they initiate communication with you.M: What are some of the most interesting situations?G: Back in 2015, I wasn't using Instagram professionally, but I used it to show my friends where I am and what I eat. There was a work that I was showing in Milan, and people from New York Times had taken a photo and posted it in one of their design pages. That same day I got a call from a designer in New York, and she asked me how much my works cost. I was like, how do you know what I'm showing here and how did you find me? I just couldn't believe that it could happen so fast. It was the very beginning and that's when I understood it really works that way. I believe in physical contact between people and communication, when you are present, you meet people and create a relationship of sorts. It doesn't happen quickly and it's how I have made the most interesting contacts, by being there and showing my work, by contacting people year after year, by meeting in various events. The design and art scene isn't very big, it consists of the same events in the calendar, people only travel and meet. I definitely advise new designers to try to break out of the internet and the borders of their country.M: As a standard, you would think design is something where you have a client or a task, but art is your self-expression based on your own initiative. Like you said, you work in-between these two things. Can you tell me about your process, where you begin with your own initiative, which more resembles art, but also involves a client? How do you set your boundaries regarding what is design and what is art?G: For about a year there has been a momentum where you just work according to the developed formula or ideas. Or there are people who come to you with specific requests or they want to develop something with you. At the very beginning, you, of course, don't have a problem to solve, in the best case scenario you can create a problem and then try to solve it. That was the interesting moment when I began to work, you invent something and you have no idea if anyone will be interested in it. Whether after the exhibition you will be broke and looking for a job or you'll be able to continue and survive until the next year. I got very lucky after the first year, when in 2015 I showed my first collection in Milan. That's when I thought that either everything is about to happen or I will come home and look for a job. At that moment you start with a clean idea and materials in order to introduce yourself.M: You said that after the studies you were interested how business is built in the design sector where there are design studios with individual models. Can you outline the business model in your situation? In art there's one way how art is monetized. In standard studios you fulfil incoming orders. Your work consists partially of your own initiative, where you develop new ideas, create demand and then get orders. How do you structurize the creative side of business?G: At the very beginning, when I started my design practice, I made several important decisions. One of these decisions was that I will focus only on the design work. In Netherlands it's a common practice that many designers are also the craftsmen, they find unique material compositions and forms, they work, they produce, they have people who make these things. I made a decision that I don't want to do that. Not because I found it difficult or bad, but I just understood that I would rather focus solely on the design work and look for manufacturers and craftsmen to cooperate with in the execution of these orders. When it comes to business, the set-up is as follows: you have collections that are given to galleries and presented. That part is sold and exhibited and it's an investment that the gallery makes. There are daily tasks. Since the material I work with is quite unique, I have the opportunity to use it very diversely. We have more simple money jobs and then we have gallery jobs. It's a balance between these two things, which allows me to invest in the works I create on my own initiative, where you just invest and see if it works. It works well for PR. At the end of the day, you only have as many hours as you have. You can't do everything. You want to have an interesting job. It's not always about money, but it's essential that you're able to support your business.M: What do you do from the creative business side in order to be sure that after two, three years someone will come and invite you to collaborate on a project?G: Well said about the two, three years. It always takes quite a lot of time. You create something that seems interesting to you and maybe to someone else, then usually comes a media wave, Instagram explodes, but the monetization doesn't happen so fast. I experienced it in 2017 with the first chair I made. The media coverage was great, but the projects, the selling and buying doesn't just happen – you have to work hard on that. You mentioned exhibitions, I've always thought it's essential that people meet you and see your work. I've also always paid attention to having excellent photos that you can show on media and internet. At the end your work mostly exists on the internet. Exhibitions take place for a month, two months. The exhibition is seen by a few hundred people, but the rest will exist on the internet, and I think it's very important. I try to actively participate in exhibitions. Of course, there have been much less of those for almost two years. I work with media. Every now and then I try to create new projects. It's important to surface now and then and show you're still there. As with the romantic idea of being a designer and managing a studio, your daily work actually involves sitting down while you write e-mails and call people, and that's the truth. And then there a few hours at the evening when you can draw and think with a clear head about some cool ideas. It's mostly a communication that you continue to initiate, develop and renew in all sorts of ways.M: You are currently trying to get into a new material, into new branches. One way would be to start working with glass, get really deep into that and become a great expert in respect of one material, however you have now chosen to take up a completely new material and evolve yourself with this one and then the next one. What is your thinking behind this diversification of materials instead of getting deep into one material?G: I have gone quite far with glass and I still find it interesting, surprising and challenging. Things will always differ from project to project, but I have always stressed that I'm not a glass designer or artist, it's a phase that I'm currently working in. I'm mostly interested in colour; work with colour as an idea, as a form. Now, getting into natural stone, I'm interested in the natural pattern of stone and the tangible texture I can create. In general, the idea is exactly the same as with colour. The colour is what we see spread out flat or on the screen and I work towards proving the colour with form in clear glass. Now I'm thinking about marble, which is always smooth, perfectly polished. How to accentuate the natural beauty with texture. It's once again turning 2D into 3D.M: You mentioned the chair you created in 2017, right?G: Yes.M: It has physically appeared in one or two exhibitions, and then it's in a few photos you have taken. The photo of the chair is more alive than the actual chair. More people have sat in it with eyes than sat physically. It's interesting how important one photo can be, and it resonates for so many years and to more people than the physical product.G: It was a major surprise to me. Of course, I made sure from the start that there's a good photo. The photo itself takes work. My chair being there is one thing, but it's not the chair – it's a photo. Without knowing these things and the possible effect, we did everything in good conscience. I'm still very surprised at how much power is held in one photo that is still in rotation, keeps getting published. It already has been published numerous times, yet every month I still get press kit requests for publishing in this and that magazine.M: Your chair was recently purchased by the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design of Latvia, which basically is a small, but significant moment in the sense that it has become an icon in the context of Latvia and bridges the gap between design and art, by receiving recognition from the local art. It's cool even though we're a small country. What do you think about your starting point being Latvia? Now you live in Amsterdam, you mostly work in Amsterdam. What does it mean to your contact network and clients that you're from Riga or Amsterdam? Do you feel it resonating when you tell about where you have come from?G: At least in my case, at the moment it's not important where you are from. Where you live now is what might help you, if you are closer to things. The art and design radar not always reaches us, but if you're in Amsterdam, you're in the centre of things. It's not a megapolis, but still is an easily reachable and understandable place. If I were in Riga, I might think it's too unattainable. It's not just about Latvia. My Finnish friend, who is a great photographer that I work with, also thinks that if he were in Finland, he would be unreachable for jobs and contacts in Europe and that he would be just too far physically.M: What I really like about your niche in-between design and art is that this branch pushes you to package your art. If we consider your chair as a piece of art, and you have called yourself an artist in interviews. It pushes you to package the art professionally, making it understandable and readable to the audience.G: It mostly pushes you to communicate differently. You're aware of your audience, who is interested in you, who is your buyer, where will the contact take place. It makes you think about how you will communicate. I see it changing rapidly. When I graduated from school we understood nothing, we were just glad to finish school and have the final exhibition. Years later I attend the same graduate exhibition and they all have a professional set-up. They are ready to talk to the media. They have an Instagram account for their project, a special website. They have prepared so many things that I became aware of only years later. That is changing. Maybe it's a generational thing. I definitely wasn't like that when I finished school, and now I'm amazed by how evolved the modern youth is.Germans Ermičshttp://germansermics.com/Subscribe to Asketic Podcast on:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/73QSMYK46NHoHCytJYYmPZ?si=Mw4ZLISUSoueh9Es1pCLUgApple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/asketic-podcast/id1496922775YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQdekksSROS4PCxRV7aqT3QGoogle Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2Fza2V0aWMtcG9kY2FzdA--Asketic design & branding:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asketicstudio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asketic/WWW: http://asketic.com/ 

Today's guest offers so much passion, purpose, wisdom, and humor.  The amazing Dr. Shenelle Dubose shows up authentically in everything she does, including her honest and open sharing on this episode. Shenelle isn't afraid to tell you what she thinks and to do the hard work required to create real change.   Some favorite quotes:  “A part of the work is disruption. We're in a system that wasn't built for Black and Brown children.” “Are you going to keep stepping back in fear? Or are you going to step forward?”   Highlights and key talking points in today's conversation: Her career changes and her search for positive social impact Changing our mental models Transforming schools  What “clear communication” really means if you're a Black woman leader How education and equity are tied together Black women and entrepreneurship   More about Dr. Shenelle DuBose and her work:   Dr. DuBose not only offers over 20 years as an experienced educator, innovator, and leader in the learning community, but she delivers unmatched passion and energy to turn your goals into reality. As a teacher, principal, leadership coach, instructional facilitator, and online instructor, Dr. DuBose has the hands-on, real-world experience you need… plus the leadership philosophy and commitment you seek “to make moves that matter” in your organization. Her own words best sum up her beliefs:   “I believe in creating an inclusive and welcome learning community where every student can experience academic and social success, where diversity is celebrated, and expertise and leadership potential are valued and cultivated. I will facilitate ownership and commitment to a shared vision.”    Shenelle is a systems thinker with exemplary problem-solving and coaching skills.  She is adept at working with and engaging diverse groups around common learning. She uses these very same skills in her own consulting company.     In addition to her professional training and development, Shenelle also supports other women educators who are ready to move beyond the classroom to stand in their value and pursue the new dream in their hearts, without starting from scratch.    Connect with Dr. Shenelle DuBose via: Website: https://www.agiledesignservices.com/ Facebook and Instagram @educatorsmovingon  Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you and a special thank you to Dr. Shenelle Dubose for sharing her expertise and experience.   For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are talking about Inclusive Leadership and asking: What does it mean to be an inclusive leader? What are some of the challenges of inclusive leadership? How do you know if you are an inclusive leader?   We also delve further and share our thoughts and experiences on: What inclusive leadership looks like in action, sharing examples and lessons learned.   What it feels like to be excluded, and how that can shape how we show up more inclusively.   How we can coach leaders to be more inclusive.  How do we ask the “right” questions or lead by example?   There are many leaders in our world today, but are they truly inclusive?   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. On today's episode, we are joined by Trent Norman of Affinity Arts Consulting as we discuss improving human connection and advancing Social Justice through the art of Theatre.  Trent Norman (he/his/him/they/them/theirs) has a history of Diversity & Inclusion work;  As a student activist, he created the (1) Black Students Organization at Fort Lewis College, (2) UCAP (United Coalition Against Prejudice) – a not-for-profit organization created to address the Ku Klux Klan, and a (3) a performance Theatre group.    Trent received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Theatre Performance while participating as a Residence Assistant and a student-athlete; Trent's Master of Science is in Social Psychology; focusing his energies on group dynamics and facilitation.    Trent continued his love of theatre as the co-founder and director of the University of Colorado's Interactive Theatre Project and Affinity Arts Consulting (AAC).    Through AAC Trent has created and facilitated performance about social issues for a variety of audiences including restorative justice practitioners, national and international university conferences, first-year student orientations, K-12 teacher educators, sexual assault prosecutor, and support services and environmental justice advocates; using theatre to engage audiences in learning and information sharing.    Additionally, Trent works with the Center for Academic Performance Excellence (CAPE) on the University of Colorado's Anschutz medical campus helping medical professionals improve their practice, communication skills and patient relationships as an actor and facilitator. He has served as the Assistant Director for Organizational Diversity at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he developed a stand-alone Diversity curriculum implemented by other instructors he trained. Trent created and implemented a diversity plan for the Division of Student Affairs, engaged the Department of Housing and Dining Services in a unit-wide Diversity training and with colleague Rebecca Brown Adelman received the NYU Steinhart excellence award for innovative theatre practices for their work at the University of Colorado and Affinity Arts. Trent has published and leads workshops on facilitation and used that experience to center his diversity & inclusion work. Trent participated in the Social Justice Training Institute (as a participant and intern); has been certified to train in the NCBI (National Coalition Building Institute) model; has a training certificate from NCORE (National Conference On Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education) and completed the Social Justice Education Training Certificate from NCORE. Trent is also a professional photographer, writer, ski instructor, and avid cyclist.    The conversation with Trent is not only thought-provoking but rich with experience, humor, and wisdom. Tune in to hear Trent discuss: The connection between JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) and Theatre  How Theatre can be used as a tool for exploring identity How Theatre can amplify and bridge the gap between intention and impact Strategies for creating spaces for real and raw conversations to take place   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work. A special thank you to Trent for his time, his expertise, and his wisdom.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome back! We are officially kicking off Season 6 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast and we are beyond excited. Our break was much needed and we are back and ready to continue these important conversations.   In today's episode, we delve in learning and how we learn. We talk about the proess of learning in regards to reading, shows, films, and also in our work with organizations and schools. We ask ourselves: “How do we learn?” “How do we teach and apply our learning?” We apply this directly to the book “Me and White Supremacy” by Layla F. Saad. Tune in because this is definitely a captivating conversation (complete with action items) that is sure to keep all of us learning and growing.   Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.  

“Art in general binds us together as a human society because we can see how others see the world through their art.” Sean Tyler Foley Art has long been used to explain the uniqueness in the being of every individual. That every person is special simply because they are unique and have something to offer is an attitude that should be embraced to encourage and inspire self-expression. This is according to our guest today, Sean Tyler Foley, who through embracing his artistic self has been able to achieve tremendous successes in the world of performance. Tyler believes that self-confidence and self- awareness are very important when taking the stage.  Sean Tyler Foley has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old after his father passed away suddenly in a motor vehicle accident. He is an accomplished film and stage performer and has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked. In today's episode, we will be discussing more about how people can open up to have more open and honest interactions, and how people can embrace different kinds and mediums of communication to connect with people and have an enhanced understanding of the world around them. Listen in! Links to social media accounts https://www.instagram.com/seantylerfoley/  https://www.facebook.com/SeanTylerFoleyYYC/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaMWxi5lGc_msriWtO45eA  https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantylerfoley/  https://twitter.com/DropTheMicSTF  https://www.facebook.com/seantylerfoley/ I was born a performer and every time I tried to get away from it or hide it as an aspect of my life it always came back. [2:47] I have had to embrace the fact that I am who I am and that is just where I have got to live. [3:01] I found that I have always relied on the use of performance to be better in every other situation that I have. [3:10] Performance has helped me be a better leader even in school to moving to start my business. [3:19] I went to a fine arts high school and moved out to be on my own to pursue performance as a career which I later retired from at 25 years. [4:10] The book came because I found myself giving the same advice over and over again. [6:43] As a speaker the first thing that any promoter is going to ask is whether you have a book or a course. [7:09] Every training or facilitation I have done is on film and so we took all of that and transcribed the audio then repurposed it into the book. [7:30] When you read through the book it is the closest thing you can get to being in one of the training sessions with me and my team. [8:03] It is the easiest and fastest way to respond to people who ask me for advice. [8:36] There are three layers to the title of the book. [11:07] The most upfront one being that I honestly want to empower people who work with me to have such confidence in their ability to take the stage because their message is what people will focus on and not what they are wearing. [11:11] The next part of the title is having honest and tough conversations because it is the content that matters. [11:39] The root title is about being exposed and speaking our raw naked truth and saying the things that we are afraid to say. [12:0] These are the conversations that we are having one-on-one with our loved ones and peers. [12:23] Saying the things, we are afraid to say are usually how we are going to move ahead and that is true leadership. [12:36] Those are the conversations that I am trying to empower people to have. [12:44] Ultimately, I am trying to facilitate the ability to have the self-confidence because that is what it boils down to. [13:45] To have people know that their messages and stories matter and that that if they hold on to it, it will not be serving anybody. [14:00] Commercial Break [16:30] Art is universal particularly story telling particularly in the art that I embrace which is story telling. [16:50] We have had as a human species an oral tradition for thousands of years, and it is how we have learned and passed down values. [17:12] It doesn't matter race, religion or orientation, you can go to the Louvre and have appreciation for these pieces work and art from around the world. [17:54] Art in general binds us together as a human society because we can see how others see the world through their art. [18:38] This gives me some understanding and some appreciation for where you are coming from and why you do the things you do. [18:48] The most effective leaders are those who can tell a compelling story or who can give effective imagery to their mission. [19:10] That is when you can get people on board and get them aligned in what you want to see accomplished. [19:23] Advertising is another visual medium and true art form that I think is under appreciated [19:43] That is why good ad copy speaks universally to your client base. [20:20] Embrace your story because it matters. [24:34] Authenticity is synonymous to self-awareness. [24:40] …………………………………………………………………………………… Thank You to our August Sponsor! Tired of the time and expense to get a manicure or pedicure? Try Color Street today! Base, color, and top coats of high-quality liquid nail polish in each strip results in a brilliant, salon-quality manicure in just minutes. No dry time, smudges, or streaks, and your mani/pedi lasts up to 10 days. Color Street is 100% real nail polish, not stickers. 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“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide”. Berney Brown  Welcome to the last episode of season 5! Today's episode of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast is a significant celebration of how much we have accomplished in 5 seasons of speaking up and contributing to the conversation on racism. We are delighted to announce we have produced 24 episodes which have been listened to by 3070 people all over the globe! We recently found out we are listened to in the US and New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Japan, Jamaica, and many more. After this episode, we will be taking a break because, as with all resistances, we must rest to keep our energy up. We must keep in mind that taking breaks is fundamental in any group or movement to continue to work hard for what we're looking for. We invite you to also take a break: read, walk, rest, and pause. In today's episode, we will also be talking about our most influential episodes: from the ones that kicked off this podcast, the first time we co-interviewed a guest, to the time we defined what antiracism means to us, among many others. Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome back to another episode of Race, Culture & Beyond, A Naked Conversation Podcast! In today's episode, we have an exceptional guest with us who will share with us all about her journey towards becoming a poet and how her writing has a special connection with religion, childhood, trauma, and racism.   Dr. Rochelle Robinson-Dukes is a professor at the city college of Chicago, where she teaches literature and English composition. She has been published in African American Review, Another Chicago Magazine, Poetry Hall, The Raven's Perch, among many others. In addition, she's the editor of Brownstone Barrio Bards, a journal celebrating its twentieth edition this year (you can find the link to the journal on Lulu, Amazon, and Apple Books).    Dr. Rochelle Robinson-Dukes began writing when she was only 8 years old. She started writing because she felt it was the best way to express her emotions, given that she comes from an era of “children should be seen and not heard.” She was also raised in a religious background that did not allow her to express her thoughts transparently. As a result, Rochelle put off writing for a couple of years, and the year of the pandemic gave her back that space to write about all of the bottled-up feelings she had.    Dr. Robinson-Dukes also speaks about how she never felt she couldn't do anything. She accomplished everything she set her mind to and raised her son based on those beliefs. Rochelle gives those examples to her children: to never accept judgment, categories, or labels. And to instead look up to the leaders we have or have had.    We cover many topics including storytelling in Black culture, religion, abandonment issues, racism, family history and trauma, and self-awareness.    Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm.   For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!    Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Naked Conversations! Today's episode will be a review of many important matters happening at the moment. As most of our episodes begin, we will be speaking about what we're currently into:  Ramy on Hulu  Dave Chapelle The prophets, a novel by Robert Jones Jr.   We will also be discussing awkward moments, for instance, how Sage found herself in a teenage theater play and found it offensive for herself and her son, who watched it with her. Finally, we talk about the importance of time, place, and audience and how we sometimes don't enjoy what everyone else finds hilarious. One of the most significant subjects discussed during this episode will be Juneteenth: “Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics, and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing.” We will discuss the importance of this date, its history, and why it is a time to honor and date June 19th. For more information on Juneteenth, visit www.juneteenth.com    Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to the Race, Culture, and Beyond podcast! On the ninth episode of the series, we are joined by Angela Matthews. Angela is a DIY investment coach and strategist. As the founder of The Happy Investor Method, her goal is to make investing accessible and fun for all. As an experienced investor and investment trainer, she's conducted workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching with thousands of individuals and businesses. Angela's mission is to help powerful people experience powerful wealth. As a first-generation investor, she has learned to invest successfully, and her investments have allowed her to travel all over the world (45 countries and counting), take care of her parents, pay for her wedding, and purchase her first home, all while planting the seeds for her trust fund babies.    In today's conversation, we will be speaking about the following: The Tulsa Massacre, visiting Black Wall Street, and the loss of generational wealth  How can we invest in a happy way? What keys are there to investing when you think you're not cut out for it? Why investing is something you can do and how rewarding it feels. Angela's relationship with investment and how she got into it. A quick step-by-step to start investing, including how you can get emotionally prepared for it. How Angela helps others by investing.    For more information on Angela's business The Happy Investor Method, visit www.happyinvestormethod.com   Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.  For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let's connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you'd like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Thank you for joining another episode of Race, Culture, and Beyond! For today’s episode, we will be joined by a very inspiring, smart, and committed to making a difference guest who is also very close to our hearts, Nikita Burks-Hale!   Nikita is the CEO and head creative of JourneyGirl Magic Productions which is a podcast production company that supports and empowers women of color as a unique voice through the masses of podcasting. Nikita is also the host of two podcasts, JourneyGurl Magic Podcast, and Journey. Nikita is a journeyer in every sense of the word and truly believes that life is a journey and that you must be open to endless possibilities. Her coaching and personal beliefs are centered around living your imperfect journey to the fullest. How do you do that? By showing up, being vulnerable, practicing gratitude, being a badass, and enjoying the ride.  When Nikita is not coaching and producing, you can find her on Netflix binge-watching with her wife Jessica and enjoying family time with her toddler son Adonis and newborn Remy.  In today’s episode we will be talking about a variety of topics: What Nikita is currently into, Netflix-wise. For those interested, the first Nikita speaks about is called Monster, and the second show is called Black Box. What does it mean to be on a journey? For starters, being open in the truest sense. Nikita tries to do everything that the day brings, and she chooses to completely accept it instead of fighting it.  What an imperfect journey looks like and her experiences during 2020. Her identities: Being a journeyer, women of color, gay, postpartum depression (not survivor), educator, and a mentor.  The importance of being true to oneself, even if that means being angry and bitter towards everything that is going on in our messed-up world. A little bit more on the relationship between Sage, Erika, and Nikita.   Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.    If you want to know more about Nikita Burks-Hale, you can visit her website on www.journeygurlmagic.com, and find her on social media @journeygurlmagicpodcast. To purchase the I AM Coloring Book visit https://journeygurlmagicproductions.lpages.co/coloringbook/ For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.    The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review! Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation. Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

In today’s episode, we have an incredible guest who is a brilliant and brave disruptor, with a huge smile and infectious personality. Mirna Valerio is a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former educator, and cross-country coach, ultramarathoner, author of the Amazon bestselling memoir, A Beautiful Work in Progress, and antiracism educator. Although she began running in high school, she recommitted to the sport after a health scare in 2008 and started her blog Fatgirlrunning—about her experiences as a larger woman in a world of thinner endurance athletes— while training for her first marathon. Mirna's athletic story has been featured in the WSJ, Runner’s World, on NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in the viral REI-produced documentary short, The Mirnavator. Her writing has been featured in Women’s Running Magazine, Self Magazine Online, Outside Online, and Runner's World Magazine. In 2018 she was chosen as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and she has appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Access Daily, and on Nigel Barker’s new V1Ve Network. When she wears her diversity, equity, and inclusion hat, she helps schools, nonprofits, and businesses to step up their antiracism efforts. She currently lives, trains, and works in Vermont, USA. In today’s episode, we talk about Mirna’s book A Beautiful Work in Progress, as well as explore the myriad of stories from Mirna’s adventurous life.    Mirna shares: Her 5 core values and how they impact her life choices (they’re awesome, and I’m adopting several of them) Being a disruptor as a female, Black, plus-sized, professional athlete, and ultrarunner What it means to do “adventure work” and how she came to do it What books she’s reading and why she’s into them How she brings people to the work of activism through teaching and adventure Her INCREDIBLE journey from classroom teacher to professional athlete with corporate sponsorships (Lululemon among others!)   “We are all entitled to inhabit the Earth.  People have reactions because many of the spaces (that I show up in) have historically seemed to be for white folks.”- Mirna Valerio Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to the sixth episode of our fifth season of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast! In today’s episode, we will be talking a little bit about the Derek Chauvin trial and the bitter-sweet feeling over it. Even though the verdict leaves us with relief and sweet emotion, the fact that we have so much more work to do regarding racism is the bitter part of it.  We will also be discussing what it is like to have a “Black card” and how easily it can feel like we’re losing it if we don’t fit the “expectations.” Erica speaks about hilarious experiences, like trying to join a Facebook group for Black women and actually having to ask her husband and friends about the correct answers to be able to be a part of the group. As for Sage, does she want to be “woke?” Is she?  But what about liking Black music and influence from growing up in Philly?  We also share the definition of woke, and how it isn’t precisely a term that white people can be entitled to: Stay woke became a watchword in parts of the black community for those who were self-aware, questioning the dominant paradigm and striving for something better. But stay woke and woke became part of a wider discussion in 2014, immediately following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. The word woke became entwined with the Black Lives Matter movement; instead of just being a word that signaled awareness of injustice or racial tension, it became a word of action. Activists were woke and called on others to stay woke. Merriam-Webster dictionary    Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.  For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to a new episode of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast. In today’s episode, our special guest Amy Nelson will share with us her thoughts on racism and education.  Amy Nelson (she/her/hers) works full-time supporting schools and school leaders with equity-focused school improvement and developing authentic partnerships with families and the community.  She is a scholar-activist, racial justice advocate, and youth organizer.   Amy is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Educational Studies, Innovation, and Reform, with a focus on social justice and equity in education (just passed oral exams last week!).  Amy has over 15 years of experience in education, both in the United States and abroad.  She brings with her a wealth of experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and their families. Her dedication to social justice and equity in education can be seen across many platforms: community involvement, participation on equity-based committees, teaching experience, volunteer work, as well as her research. Through her research, she aims to amplify voices that are historically marginalized, both within our education systems and in society as a whole.  Amy shares her own experiences as a Black student navigating mostly white schools, and how that contributed to the work she now does.  She discusses lessons learned from teaching in other parts of the world and how those experiences informed her current work. The main questions answered during this episode center around “How can we do better to support equity in our schools?” Schools should be great equalizers and a place where everyone feels included. Unfortunately, they don’t. We must ask ourselves, do our students feel seen at school? Are they hiding any aspects of their identity? If they can’t show up as their authentic selves, they most probably won’t be able to achieve what they truly want. During this episode, we also discuss the relationship teachers must grow with their students. Only by relating to them, listen, and care, can we expect a change in educational spaces. Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

This week's guest is Alexandria Kenyon - she's a QUAD RIGHT 2/4 Emotional Manifestor as well as a transformational coach, photographer, and psychic medium. She's also the host of the Naked Conversations podcast. Alex has been through a lot at her young age and is a well of wisdom. I really enjoyed our conversation together (as you can hear in our laughter) and I'd encourage you to inquire about her services if she resonates with you! You can book a reading or photography session with her at https://alexandriakenyon.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teresa-brenneman/support

In today's episode, we have a very particular conversation around Black-ish, an American sitcom television series created by Kenya Barris. Black-ish generates a conversation through the lens of race in daily life and makes us question if comedy is an effective way of talking about what truly matters.   We share: A brief description of the scene that got us talking about a sitcom's impact on a serious matter like race. What we felt while watching it. Was it okay to laugh? How humor might be an effective way to reach out to people and encourage people to research and investigate more on those subjects that matter. Why you should not be quiet when it comes to talking about your point of view.    Some of the most exciting pieces you will find in this episode are also women's points of view when discussing these racial matters and interesting facts regarding the percentage of black and white people who watch the show.   Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work.  For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes,  and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

In this episode we continue our conversation around colorism in addition to balancing fatigue and exhaustion in our everyday life with doing the work to eradicate racism while practicing self care.  For our culture topic today, we  delve into “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Brenett and its representation of how we view color. We share: Navigating feeling tired and wanting space The balance point between rest and action How we are keeping the work going while cultivating self care   Our world continues to become more complex and often time draining, it is important that we take care of ourselves and those closest to us. Thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes,  and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

This episode was a tough one. Sage and Erica mourn the recent mass shooting in a Boulder grocery store, just around the corner from Sage’s home.  They discuss what it means to stand in solidarity and allow space for grief, while also working toward solutions. In this episode we share: The potential racial backlash from the tragedy How to talk to kids about the complicated factors in these horrific acts of violence Our feelings and perspectives that are showing up as we process the recent tragedy The stigma and complexity of mental illness, especially in mass casualty situations  The importance of love and community in times of tragedy This episode hits really close to home.  We hope that sharing our experiences and reactions might help listeners to process and heal along with us. Thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.    For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes,  and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Sage and Erica stumble through another naked conversation, reliving watching Oprah’s explosive interview with Harry and Meghan and digging into the ugly roots of colorism while throwing shade on the systems that created it. Then Sage makes a bold discovery and an apology. In this episode we share: A moment of silence for victims of the shootings and violence against Asian-Americans Reflections on Meghan Markle’s courage to fight the cowardice of racism The plot of the patriarchy to divide and destroy marginalized groups, and how it’s working How to raise Culturally Competent Kids: a workshop for parents who want to change the course of racism by having real conversations about it with their kids Thank you thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work. For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes,  and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

In this episode, we look at our unique experiences in expressing anger and explore what they have shown us about: White anger and privilege How anger is a universal emotion, but not universally acceptable to express What makes us angry, and what we choose to do about it (or not) Masking or suppressing Black anger to “make White people comfortable”, to keep a job, to stay safe Using anger to activate curiosity and change Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs or @ericayhoward to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee. For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes,  and other opportunities. 

On today’s show we welcome our first guest of the season - the brilliant attorney Ifeoma Ibekwe - who specializes in estate planning for women of color. We discuss: How a budding studio artist became an attorney How being the child of immigrant parents impacted her career Generational wealth, its importance, and the connection to worthiness The historical systems that work against Black Americans creating generational wealth The power of land ownership for generations to come Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.   For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast. The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes, and other opportunities. Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee. More about Iffy and her amazing work: Law Firm Website: www.willsintexas.com Personal Website: www.iffyibekwe.com Facebook: @ibekwelawyer Instagram: @thejustincaselawyer YouTube: Iffy Ibekwe - YouTube On LinkedIn: Ifeoma “Iffy” Ibekwe, Esq. As the founder and principal attorney at Ibekwe Law, PLLC, Iffy Ibekwe believes that every woman deserves to make decisions that affect her with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents. Emboldening women is Iffy’s calling, and she is also passionate about speaking about entrepreneurship and supporting other women lawyers who desire to practice estate planning law. Iffy graduated from The University of Texas at Austin (undergrad and law school) and has practiced law for 14 years. She is the board president for Be the Bridge, a national nonprofit dedicated to racial justice and reconciliation. When she is not spending time with her remarkable husband and four spirited children, Iffy runs her signature We Read Her book club, which focuses on the study and discussion of literature authored by women of color. http://www.iffyibekwe.com/ https://ibekwelaw.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ibekwelawyer https://www.instagram.com/thejustincaselawyer/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKvcRBaDMHIxHSsmqKpEcA https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeoma-iffy-ibekwe-esq-7b319238/

Welcome back! A topic we’ve been putting off because it feels daunting, but it’s showing up again and again with Covid and Vaccine distribution... Racism as a social determinant of health. If you are a person of color, your health can be impacted on a personal and institutional level. We discuss: What are social determinants of health and how does racism fit in? Covid cases and deaths in communities of color Our personal experiences with health and race Institutional issues we’ve experienced or heard about related to health and race Wellness and body positivity Social determinants of health Health disparities amongst racial lines Our personal experience with health and race COVID stereotypes black community experiences Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.   For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes,  and other opportunities.    Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

In this episode, we discuss Black History Month and what we are into this week. We discuss: The Super Bowl ads and the NFL’s promise to contribute towards ending systemic racism… what do we think of this? Is imperfect action for antiracism better than no action at all? The story behind Black History Month observance and how it’s not the endpoint. Black History education (and lack thereof) in schools. Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.   For access to ALL the resources mentioned, sign up for the “resource roundup” at sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast.  The (short & awesome) newsletter will also keep you in the loop on the latest episodes,  and other opportunities.    And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

In this episode we discuss microaggressions - what the term means and how they show up in real life. We share: What are microaggressions? Culture curiosity vs. causing harm through microaggressions Sage shares her role in a microaggression experience in college that broadened her awareness Erica shares how microaggressions have impacted her and how/when she’s responded to them What you can do to avoid causing harm through microaggressions Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work. Resources Mentioned: Kyla Lacey Poem on White Privilege Sociologist Elijah Anderson Grayson Perry's Big American Road Trip More from US: Sign up for the “resource roundup” of ALL the resources and references we share on the show AND hear about other opportunities first by signing up for the (short & awesome) newsletter at:  sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

In this episode, we delve more into anti-racism by discussing color blindness. We also talk about the effects the inauguration had on the BIPOC community and what we did on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. In this episode we share: What does being color blind mean when it comes to race? Color blind theory myth busting What color blindness is not Color blind vs. color brave Examples of the harm that color blindness can cause Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed, and we are here to do the work. Resources Mentioned: The James Baldwin podcast The Kid President YouTube Ordinary People Change the World book series More from US: To get links and information on all the resources we discuss, sign up for access to the “resource roundup” and learn about other opportunities first at: sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

In this episode, we honor Sage’s dad and his legacy. We also talk about the new hit series Bridgerton on Netflix and go deeper into antiracism while exploring the term allyship. We share: What we liked and didn’t like about the Bridgerton series The definition of allyship: what it is and what it is not What is considered true allyship? Being an ally vs. centering as white people Being an ally vs. saviorship Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work. Resources Mentioned: Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor is a book by Layla Saad More from US: Sign up for the “resource roundup” from the show and hear about other opportunities first:  sagebhobbs.com/nc-podcast And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help more folks find the show and be a part of this conversation.  Thank you!  Also, please send a DM on Instagram to @sagebhobbs to let us know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

There has been a lot going on these last couple of weeks in the world and we are ready to talk about it. We hone in on what happened at the Capitol and how conscious bias and unconscious lead to it   In this episode we share: Discussing the difference between conscious bias and unconscious bias Unconscious bias is a powerful force Lack of security preparedness at the Capitol  Erica discussed her Implicit Association Test (IAT) assessment results    Thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.  Xo, Sage and Erica   Resources Mentioned: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html   More from US: Explore my cyber-home and all the goods: sagebhobbs.com Sign up for free communication advice and the insider scoop:  sagebhobbs.com/ask And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you  Also, please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

What is Antiracism about anyone? We dive into its meaning and reflect on the teachings of  Ibram X. Kendi, author and director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University     In this episode we share: Erica defines what anti-racism is  The difference between not being racism and anti-racism How all of us can be an antiracist Erica discuss her struggles speaking up and blending in How you can do something both on a policy level and personal level  Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.  Xo, Sage and Erica   Resources Mentioned: ibramxkendi.com Ibram X. Xendi    More from US: Explore my cyber-home and all the goods: sagebhobbs.com Sign up for free communication advice and the insider scoop:  sagebhobbs.com/ask And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you  Also, please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Today we are exploring our election agony In this episode we share: Navigating the hard feelings (confusion, hurt, disgust, sadness) through this time Seeking to process the implied ideals of the voting outcome Healing, recovery, undoing harm, the power of the F word Raising kids in these political times  Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.  Xo, Sage and Erica   More from US: Explore my cyber-home and all the goods: sagebhobbs.com Sign up for free communication advice and the insider scoop:  sagebhobbs.com/ask And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you  Also, please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Erica and Sage reflect on the “I See You” episode’s most awkward and unforgettable moments.  In this episode we share: How Sage struggles to balance her “whiteness” with her “just being Sage”  Why it’s so hard to stay “present” when race is part of the conversation   What Sage thinks about the 55% of white women who voted for Trump in 2020 What made Erica say, “I’m black. I should know these things”  Resources Mentioned GirlTrek   Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.  Xo, Sage and Erica   More from US: Explore my cyber-home and all the goods: sagebhobbs.com Sign up for free communication advice and the insider scoop:  sagebhobbs.com/ask And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you  Also, please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Just like the world, Naked Conversations is shifting and changing. This season is a collection of real, honest, and sometimes messy conversations between two friends. We’ll explore racism, antiracism, interracial friendship, activism, books, films, and more through our different lived experiences. We’ll offer questions and actions to help you go deeper into your exploration of race & culture, find your own inner disruptor, and be a part of the solution. Occasionally, we’ll bring you interviews with others who are experts in this work so we can learn together and do better. In this episode we share: The first time Erica felt the pain and terror of being called the N-word  What triggers Sage when it comes to talking about race  How Erica confronted “polite and curious” questions about her ethnicity  What shocked Erica about the white people she interacted with during a “racial healing” conversation  What Sage’s daughter had to say about the Madam Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris Thank you thank you for listening to the show.  It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work.  Happiest of Holidays and New Years to each of you. Xo, Sage and Erica   Resources Mentioned: Queen and Slim   More from US: Explore my cyber-home and all the goods: sagebhobbs.com Sign up for free communication advice and the insider scoop:  sagebhobbs.com/ask And a favor from YOU: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked Conversations on Apple Podcasts. Or Stitcher. Or Google Play. Or any of the following – Overcast, Blubbry, TuneIn Radio, Player.fm. For (much appreciated) gold stars: Leave a rating + review!  Just a few short words will help MORE amazing women find the show.  Thank you  Also, please send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you love about the show, what topics you’d like to hear covered, or your dream interviewee.

Welcome to episode #563 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast.  Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #563 - Host: Mitch Joel. The future of us humans connecting to technology will not be about the web or mobile. It will all take place in some kind of virtual reality. That future is happening faster than most of us would care to admit. Whether it will be virtual, augmented or mixed reality... that is yet to be defined. We're at that unique moment in time. Remember when we were not sure if the web was going to be called the Internet, the information superhighway, the web, etc...? Two thinkers and doers on this, exact, subject are Shel Israel and Robert Scoble. They have teamed up (again) to co-author their latest business book, The Fourth Transformation -- How Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence Will Change Everything. The book looks (deeply and intelligently) at what we're in the midst of right now, and where technology is really taking us. In fact, they're so bullish on this space, that they've partnered to launch a consultancy business called, Transformation Group. With that, many will also recognize these two digital futurists as the co-authors of Naked Conversations and Age Of Context. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 53:42. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter. Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here is my conversation with Shel Israel and Robert Scoble. The Fourth Transformation -- How Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence Will Change Everything. Transformation Group. Naked Conversations. Age Of Context. Follow Shel and Robert on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #563 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising advertising podcast age of context ai ar artificial intelligence audio augmented reality blog blogging brand branding business blog business book business podcast business thinker david usher digital marketing digital marketing agency digital marketing blog facebook futurist google itunes j walter thompson jwt leadership podcast management podcast marketing marketing blog marketing podcast mirum mirum agency mirum agency blog mirum blog mirum podcast mixed reality mobile mr naked conversations robert scoble shel israel social media technology the fourth transformation transformation group twitter virtual reality vr web wpp

Welcome to episode #392 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast. When it comes to technology evangelism, it's hard not to think about people like Shel Israel and Robert Scoble. Together, these two co-authored the book, Naked Conversations - How Blogs Are Changing The Way Businesses Talk With Customers, back in 2006. The book was prescient, and was key in helping brands to better understand the power of blogs and how to actually implement a lot of the thinking that came out of The Cluetrain Manifesto (widely regarded as the starting point of social media). Today, these two journalists, bloggers, authors, tweeters, online publishers (and more) are back with their second book that they've done together titled, Age Of Context - Mobile, Sensors, Data And The Future Of Privacy. The Internet is no longer just a more interactive screen than television. It is everywhere. Technology is moving from screens to devices and that's going to change everything. From connected dishwashers to being able to monitor every nuance of our personal health in real-time. These are both interesting times and confusing times. The Age Of Context breaks down these movements, what they mean and why businesses (and individuals) need to start paying attention to them. Enjoy the conversation...  Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #392 - Host: Mitch Joel. Running time: 54:31. Please send in questions, comments, suggestions - mitch@twistimage.com. Hello from Beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the Blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter.  Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! In conversation with Shel Israel and Robert Scoble. The Age Of Context. Naked Conversations. Follow Shel on Twitter. Follow Robert on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Get David's song for free here: Artists For Amnesty. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast - Episode #392 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising podcast age of context blog blogging brand business book business podcast content marketing david usher digital marketing facebook itunes marketing blogger marketing podcast naked conversations podcast podcasting robert scoble shel israel social media the cluetrain manifesto twitter video podcast