Today on the PeopleNova Podcast we have a loving conversation about the soul to soul work it takes to connect with self and others. Yes, love. Love is being truthful and honest. First with ourselves. How do we cultivate self-love? How do we replenish our inner cup of joy? Next with others. How do we cultivate love for others? How do we earn consent for important conversations? 

We discuss a few pragmatic approaches to these and other topics with Adriane Jefferson, Culture and Arts thought leader. Let’s get started! 

Adriane Jefferson

Arts, Culture and Tourism, CIty of New Haven

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriane-jefferson-a3484319/

https://www.newhavenct.gov/arts/default.htm

Topics we touch on

• View people through a lens of empathy 
• Revelations happen at different times for different people
• Pragmatically - what does self love look like?
• Approach anti racism from a place of internalized heart work 
• People uphold systems
• Love is being truthful and honest
• Culture is broader than the arts
• Self work takes accountability
• Decolonizing grant application & funding
• Consent - are we all opting in to what’s happening

Resources mentioned

Million Mask Movement - Ashanti Branch

https://everforwardclub.org/millionmaskmovement

“Cry like a Man” Jason Wilson

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41110784-cry-like-a-man

“Critical Love” Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz

https://www.yolandasealeyruiz.com/

Arts Administrators of Color Network

https://aacnetwork.org/

“By Any Means Necessary Memorial” by Mr. Bing

https://www.blackartdepot.com/products/by-any-means-necessary-memorial-by-mr-bing

The Legacy Museum 

https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/museum

Bonus: “Love is the Way” by Bishop Michael Curry

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52837614

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