As You Are

As You Are

By Hollis Baker and Grace CoudalSociety & Culture
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As You Are episodes

  • Hollywood's Strikes & Writing Jokes for TV with Mattie Bayne

    On this episode of As You Are, Mattie Bayne joins us to chat about Hollywood’s strikes, diversity in the TV and film industry, and what it's actually like to be in the writer's room.


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    Music by ⁠Yaz Leon⁠

    50 min
  • Centering Enjoyment in the World of Fashion with Solidad Nwakibu

    On this episode of As You Are, Solidad Nwakibu chats with us about growing up between Nigeria and the US, her journey to becoming a fashion stylist, and how she prioritizes enjoyment in every aspect of her life.


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    Music by Yaz Leon


    45 min
  • Embodying a Love Ethic in DJing with Lovie

    Lovie chats with us about centering love and abundance in DJing, how the nightlife community uplifted her when she was a beginner, finding extensions of your creative outlet, and gives us some deep-cut music recs.


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    Music by Yaz Leon

    44 min
  • Putting Form to Feeling with Alex Leav

    On this episode of As You Are, Alex Leav chats with us about her journey to abstract painting, navigating galleries and social media as a fine artist, and exploring themes of capitalism, consumption, and feminism.


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    Music by Yaz Leon

    40 min
  • Building a Queer Community IRL with Daniela Cabada

    On this episode of As You Are, Daniela Cabada chats with us about transitioning out of a corporate job to pursue a creative endeavor, being sober-curious in a culture that centers alcohol, and embracing the intersections of her identity.


    0:00 Intro

    1:04 Dani introduces herself

    3:51 Talks leaving corporate work

    9:21 Starting Lez Get Together

    19:06 Hosting non-alcoholic events

    25:51 Grace talks about the most recent LGT event

    31:49 Dani gives tips for people wanting to throw events

    46:01 Promoting your projects and being on the news

    49:09 Getting sponsorships from brands

    52:02 Making her younger self proud

    53:47 Rapid fire


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    Music by Yaz Leon

    1 hr
  • Redefining Success as a Black Woman Raised in the LDS Church with Rachel Weaver

    On this episode of As You Are, Rachel Weaver chats with us about the reality of blowing up on TikTok, reimagining your life outside of a high-demand religion, and expanding our definitions of community impact. 

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Grace and Hollis Intro

    5:10 - Rachel Weaver introduces herself

    7:01 - Utah, mission trips, and the LDS church

    22:26 - The Black Menaces 

    28:10 - Exploring new interests 

    56:56 - Rapid fire 

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    Music by Yaz Leon

    1 hr 8 min
  • Pitching Jack Harlow's Teen Vogue Cover Story with Tess Garcia

    On this episode of As You Are, Tess Garcia chats with us about pitching a cover story for Teen Vogue, social media’s effect on people that make public work but don't want to be in the public eye, and the importance of mutual aid in your own community.

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    Music by Yaz Leon

    53 min
  • "I'm a Producer, Not Just a Singer" with Yaz León

    On this episode of As You Are, Yaz León chats with us about being brutally honest in her lyrics, making music in a multicultural home, and finding pleasure in the simple things.

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    Music by Yaz Leon

    35 min
  • Building a "Sweet Black Writing Life" with Camille Bacon

    On this episode of As You Are, Camille Bacon talks about their process of building “a sweet Black writing life,” how yoga and meditation inform their creative practice, and the role of intimate connections.

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    Music by Yaz Leon

    1 hr 1 min
  • As You Are Trailer

    Welcome to As You Are, a newsletter and podcast for deep convos with creatives about who they are and what drives them. Tune in for in-depth interviews and intentional conversations hosted by Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal. Stay tuned for more episodes.

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    6 min

About As You Are

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As You Are is a podcast for deep convos with creatives about who they are and what drives them. Tune in for in-depth interviews and intentional conversations hosted by Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal.…