As You Are

By Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal

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. F... more

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How many episodes does As You Are have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

As You Are episodes:

March 11, 2024 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
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50min
September 29, 2023 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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45min
July 26, 2023 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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44min
June 09, 2023 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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40min
May 05, 2023 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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1h
March 15, 2023 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
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1h 8min
February 24, 2023 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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53min
February 10, 2023 "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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35min
January 27, 2023 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
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1h 1min
January 24, 2023 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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6min

FAQs about As You Are:

How many episodes does As You Are have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.