Riskay and Rye, a multifaceted artist, discusses her journey as a performer, doula, and advocate. She shares insights into her artistic craft, becoming a doula, advocating for Black bodies in healthcare, experiences of grief and loss, and the inspiration behind her play 'Intimacy Through Grief Reawakened'. The conversation covers themes of artistic expression through grief, coping with loss, cultural identity and representation, media influence, diversity in media and entertainment, challenges in the entertainment industry, and artistic inspiration and expression. Risque and Rye shares personal experiences and insights related to these themes, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of art, culture, and personal identity.

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Takeaways

• Multifaceted artistry
• Advocacy for Black bodies in healthcare Artistic expression as a means of coping with grief
• Challenges and barriers in the entertainment industry

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Artistic Craft
• 08:08 Advocacy and Challenges in Healthcare
• 13:49 Grief and Loss
• 21:35 Artistic Expression Through Grief
• 27:36 Cultural Identity and Representation
• 34:04 Challenges in the Entertainment Industry