Harmonize With Nina and Kenya

By Nina Domingue and Kenya Woods

We're Performing Artists, moms, Women of Color, married. We like to talk about life and the lie that you have to "balance" it. There's no such thing, some things ARE more important then others. And so... more

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October 22, 2017 15 Art as Self Care Part Deux
80 degrees to 50 degrees in 2.5 seconds. Welcome to Cleveland. We want warm bread, but "Hips and children do not lie." Nina does not have time for her feelings today. Kenya is #Lit. We saw a commercial on TV. You have to listen to find out what it is (LOL) We remind ourselves of our tools. Nina tries not to speak in hyperbole. Its hard. Kenya helps her get her life together. We channel our inner ThinkingEmoji. We also want a mocha-frappa-venti-whipped-caramel-choco something or other. And pasta, but GOALZ. To Do lists don't work for us anymore… Nina bangs the table. LOL! We learn about Google Rabbit Holes. Everyone needs a nap.
These are the LINKS:
Black Women Who Plan & Create: https://www.bwwpc.org/
This week's musical inspiration: "Amel Larrieux-Infinite Possibilities
This week's visual inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/bicocacolors/
A couple articles about finding inspiration:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/communication-success/201402/how-unleash-your-creativity-and-find-inspiration-today
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2012/jan/02/top-artists-creative-inspiration
A little movement: [Just Dance 3] Boom - Reggaeton Storm
A bedtime story: Just Go To Bed by Mercer Mayer | STORY TIME | Babies and Kids Channel
Passion Planner:http://www.passionplanner.com/
Some tips to finish the year strong:
Remind yourself of your tools, and grab one you don't usually grab
Read/watch a biography, article, or video of a person who inspires you.
Look at something pretty
Rely on your squad for help
Twerk something! (this will ALWAYS be a tip!) if you can't twerk, just move
GO TO BED (No seriously, rest)
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1h 1min
October 13, 2017 14 Crisis or Naw?
"Possibility creates pressure" We have to consult with mutha Oprah.

In honor of #WorldMentalHealthDay & #WOCAffirmation Day, we get real. Kenya got 99 problems, and Nina is one! LOL! We create choreography. We read some quotes. We spill some tea. Women have mid-life crisis too. Kenya thinks men use it as an excuse. (Where's the knife?) GenX Women are going through it y'all! Why all these young bucks getting our money? Why do we have so much rage? We decided to drink tea instead of wine…but you can't tell.

#EverybodyGoToBed

Here's the tea, honey:
http://www.republicoftea.com/?q=get%20happy

Here's the article:
http://www.oprah.com/sp/new-midlife-crisis.html Check it out, its worth the read.

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1h 5min
October 06, 2017 13 Hey Girl: Interview with Rashida Van Leer
We meet Rashida, from #TeamNina. Kenya cusses and has fun with it. Rashida teaches us that Input + output = expectation and bangs the table, she has questions. She is good with these hands. Nina blames the babies on Rashida. There's no crying in baseball! We go to dark places. Our children are listening. Our bodies are listening…are we? Oh, also, we learn how to cook cauliflower, sort of.
Rediscover yourself. Learn to be selfish. Self-care #OnFleek
Find Rashida: On Iron Koi's Website, On Facebook, On Instagram
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1h 3min
September 29, 2017 12 Not So Simple
Kenya is going to learn pole dancing. Corlesia can't choose a favorite song, and says, "My turn!" Mariama teaches us to rest and reminisces about pizza for breakfast & all of our rooms are a hot mess. Nina says now she knows Ava, Lin, Oprah, Lauryn Hill AND Bob Marley. Kenya faints and falls out.
Interview with Ms. Mariama Whyte and Ms. Corlesia Smith of the cast of "Simply Simone" onstage at Karamu House, Inc. now through October 8th.
Karamu House SIMPLY SIMONE Teaser
https://www.karamuhouse.org/ticket-info/19

Mariama's Music: https://mariamawhyte.com/
The song at the end of the end of the episode is Find Your Light:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/find-your-light/id395550528?i=395550545
The PBS Documentary we mention is actually titled: Free to Dance, and it was a part of the Great Performances Series:Free to dance PBS
Upstairs the Web Series: https://www.facebook.com/UpstairsWS/

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September 22, 2017 11: Start Backwards
WHY is it so hard to "adult" and take care of yourself outside of an artistic process?
We ask these questions and more.
Why can't we have Oreos for breakfast?
Do we HAVE TO come up with ANOTHER PROCESS?
Should we still Code Switch? Not today!
What do you do when you aren't "The New Hotness" on the scene anymore?
Kenya has Tina Turner legs. Nina is Sade, according to Kenya.
Nina cries just a little. Kenya says, "TURN DOWN FOR WHAT?"
Nina doesn't know WHAT this song is Kenya is singing…If y'all know, tell us.
The word of the day is BOOTYLICIOUS
Here are some tips to refill the well & help you Harmonize:
Put on your oxygen mask first
Reading books for enjoyment
Go outside and get the sunshine
Warm towels on your face with a few drops of essential oil
Drink infused water to feel fancy
Support Black Artists! https://www.karamuhouse.org/ticket-info/19
Self-Care: (Free) http://www.shinetext.com/ (Treat Yo-Self!) http://lavenderspas.com/
Twerkspiration this week: TURN DOWN FOR WHAT - DJ SNAKE & LIL JON by LIL JON
Link to full "What's Trending" video report clip: MICHELLE OBAMA: Turnip For What | What's Trending Now
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1h 32min
September 17, 2017 10: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
IT'S KENYA'S BIRTHDAY Y'ALL!!! We are so excited that we had to invite a special guest, her BFF from the womb, Kelli Hancock!
The following statements are the only explanation for this episode:
Polar bears are fierce
The internet almost ruined Kenya's art
Kelli and Kenya may or may not have broken someone out of the hospital on multiple occasions
Nina has words...somewhere, kind of, maybe
We question the sanity of people without friends
Oh, yeah, we are all famous. We are only 2-4 degrees removed from Lin Manuel-Miranda. Also, Ava DuVernay likes Nina's tweets sometimes, so she feels fancy.
Shameless plug for Kelli...she going to be on the first 3 episodes of the new season of Shameless! Go Kelli, its your birthday...no its Kenya's but party like its your birthday!
Oh yeah: BLOOPERS
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September 08, 2017 9: You Gotta Have Faith
Faith and the artist is tricky...Catholic School and the Baptist Church. Rosary beads and Alchemy. Art as sacred space and high praise. Code Noir and dese heauxs ain't ready. Holy hands and where to catch them.
Total Praise by Richard Smallwood
Ephesians 6:10-18
Moses Hogan arr of Battle of Jericho
Follow us on Twitter: @HarmonizePod
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1h 34min
September 08, 2017 Episode 9: You Gotta Have Faith
Faith and the artist is tricky...Catholic School and the Baptist Church. Rosary beads and Alchemy. Art as sacred space and high praise. Code Noir and dese heauxs ain't ready. Holy hands and where to catch them.
Total Praise by Richard Smallwood
Ephesians 6:10-18
Moses Hogan arr of Battle of Jericho
Follow us on Twitter: @HarmonizePod
Instagram: HarmonizePod
Facebook: HarmonizeWithNina&Kenya
Email us: [email protected]
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1h 34min
August 31, 2017 8: Processing
We are processing y'all. The process: Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, applesauce. "Yes, and…"
Unlike the artistic process, which has a definite beginning, middle and ending, life's process isn't like that. We talk about "Ya Mama!" (No, not your mama, Nina's play).
*WARNING* We get loud at unexpected moments in this episode, PLEASE keep your fingers near the volume control. We talk about Katrina and Harvey. Nina has words, sometimes they are hard to find. New Orleans comes pouring out her mouth, she might sound different. Kenya likes chocolate and wine. Nina writes a poem. Kenya coins a term "SG: Sex is Good" Let the daddies daddy. Shout out to, "All the Single mommies, all the single mommies…" We bring race into it (when do we not?)…Do we need to have an episode about the devil in children's media? Nina & Jonathan get a date. #grapefruit
Donate relief to Communities of Color affected by Harvey:
https://www.colorlines.com/articles/how-donate-money-and-other-aid-communities-color-houston
General assistance to survivors of Harvey:
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/28/546745827/looking-to-help-those-affected-by-harvey-here-s-a-list
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1h 9min
August 25, 2017 Episode 7: #BlackGirlMagic #BlackBoyJoy
Charlottesville. Its a lot y'all. But we arenot going to talk about that specifically. Lots of people have said very eloquent things about that. We are talking instead about how we cultivate joy in hard times like this; what we learned from our foremothers and how they expressed love. Comedy. Twerking. Michelle Obama's right to "bare her arms" yep. All of that is in there. We hope it brings you some joy. :)
Harmonize's Tips for Cultivating and Keeping Joy in Trying times:
Don't take the burden on of teaching white folks about race
Its not your job to teach a class, they have google too
Watch Comedy before bed
Trust your own instincts
Say, "Thank you" often. Cultivate Gratitude
TWERK something!
Laugh out loud. Often
Look to the children and take delight. They access joy easily, copy them

Today's twerking music was the DJ Jubilee Classic "Get It Ready, Ready" which can be purchased here, support the culture:
https://www.amazon.com/Get-It-Ready-Explicit/dp/B003YBZZB6

Kenya's Samba pick of the week is, "E Menina" by Sergio Mendez:
Sergio Mendes- E Menina (Hey Girl)

Verse of the week: Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."

Dancing helps your brain:
http://iheartintelligence.com/2017/01/10/dancing-benefits-your-brain/

So does laughing:
http://www.laughteronlineuniversity.com/laughter-good-mental-health/

And, we can't forget the babies:
https://www.vibe.com/2016/07/care-free-black-kids-2k-16-twitter/

Follow us on Twitter: @HarmonizePod
Instagram: HarmonizePod
Facebook: HarmonizeWithNina&Kenya
Email us: [email protected]
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55min

FAQs about Harmonize With Nina and Kenya:

How many episodes does Harmonize With Nina and Kenya have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.