Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood

Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood

By Jonathan DumasSociety & Culture
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Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood episodes

  • Ep. 78 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Olanike Mensah

    Join host Jonathan Dumas in intriguing discussions with Olanike A. Mensah, founder of Mosaic Consulting. They share experiences of being Black entrepreneurs, emphasizing the value of their identities in shaping their businesses and fostering inclusivity in workplaces. Olanike reveals her expertise in advising equity strategies, providing services like audits and coaching tailored to clients' needs. She also looks forward to launching a program for equity leaders in organizations, aiming to instill more fairness in enterprises. Find her on LinkedIn and Instagram under #mosaic4equity, or visit https://www.mosaic4equity.com/  for more details.

    Resources for the Show

    • Voting Rights Act
    • An appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act by Hansi Lo Wang, NPR
  • Appeals court says private citizens, civil rights groups can’t sue under Voting Rights Act by Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill

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    Connect with Olanike on socials:

    Website: https://www.mosaic4equity.com/ 

    IG: @mosaic_4equity

    LinkedIn: Olanike Mensah

     

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    Production & Contact Details:

    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    1 hr 18 min
  • Ep. 77 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Ashmi Patel

    In this episode, host Jonathan Dumas engages in a stimulating conversation with fellow career coach and business owner, Ashmi Patel. They share their experiences with ADHD, higher education, and the radical shift to entrepreneurship. Ashmi highlights the importance of self-compassion, reframing failure, and resisting capitalist pressures. She offers insights into her coaching philosophy and how she utilizes creativity to promote personal growth. They both reflect on how aligning their careers with their values enhances their sense of fulfillment, and the importance of showing up authentically.

     

    Resources for the Show

    • Humanitarian Crisis in Congo
    • The Ghost in your Phone - Throughline Podcast
  • Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara
  • White Malice by Susan Williams
  • The Congo from Leopold to Kabila by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
  • The Assassination of Lumumba by Ludo de Witte
  • The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination by Stuart A. Reid
  • King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa by Adam Hochschild
  • Free Palestine & Cease Fire Resources

    Stay up to date with Bisan on TikTok

  • Palestine Resources & Info guide created by @hina

  • 5 Calls App to call your reps

  • Social Change Map by Deepa Iyer

    • Connect with Ashmi on socials:

    Website: AshmiPatel.com 

    IG: @AshmiPatelCoaching

    LinkedIn: Ashmi Patel

    Schedule a chat with Ashmi

     

    Ways to support the show:

      👉🏾  Join our email list for FREE stickers 📧

      👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

      👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep. 76 -Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Alyson Kaneshiro

    In this engaging conversation, Alyson Kaneshiro, shares her journey in becoming an entrepreneur, driven by her passion for education and a dissatisfaction with traditional systems. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual learning differences and implementing a tailored approach to education. Alyson champions the use of universal design within an equity lens in education. Shedding light on her own journey of understanding her identity, she emphasizes the necessity for inclusivity, cultural understanding, and critical thinking in classrooms. While highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces and building solidarity across differences.

     

    Resources for the Show

    • Humanitarian Crisis in Congo
    • The Ghost in your Phone - Throughline Podcast
  • Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara
  • White Malice by Susan Williams
  • The Congo from Leopold to Kabila by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
  • The Assassination of Lumumba by Ludo de Witte
  • The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination by Stuart A. Reid
  • King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa by Adam Hochschild

    • Connect with Alyson on socials:

    Website: learningspecialist.net

    LinkedIn: Alyson Kaneshiro

    Schedule a chat with Alyson

     

    Try Magic Mind

    ✨ Head to Magicmind.com/visible and use code VISIBLE20 to get your pack of Magic Mind 🧠 ✨

     

    Ways to support the show:

      👉🏾  Join our email list for FREE stickers 📧

      👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

      👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep. 75 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Theon Freeman

    In this episode, Theon Freeman, a dynamic entrepreneur with various roles such as an event producer, strategist, wedding officiant, and a deacon, speaks about his experience in venturing into entrepreneurship. With diverse experiences from tech startups to community work at the Center for Social Innovation, Theon shares his journey through highs and lows, and the importance of community, culture, and connection in shaping his path. He discusses the significance of leaning into discomfort, embracing authenticity, and acknowledging the value of 'dark' or difficult moments. He also emphasizes pursuing a life of joy and shares his future aspiration to create healing-centered events.


    Resources for the show:

    Stay up to date with Bisan on TikTok

    Palestine Resources & Info guide created by @hina

    5 Calls App to call your reps

     

    Catch up with Theon on socials:

    IG: @TheoniusFree

    Officiant IG: @MarriedByThee

    LinkedIn: Theon Freeman

     

    Try Magic Mind

    ✨ Head to Magicmind.com/visible and use code VISIBLE20 to get your pack of Magic Mind 🧠 ✨

     

    Ways to support the show:

      👉🏾  Join our email list for FREE stickers 📧

      👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

      👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 74 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack

    We back! New theme exploring entrepreneurship through the lens of BIPOC folks from all walks of life.


    The High Visible story of the week touches on recent political events regarding Israel and Palestine, providing some key definitions and underscoring his call for accountability.


    Then, Jonathan kicks the new theme off by exploring the his own challenges and joys of being an entrepreneur. With a background of his own experiences, Dumas criticizes celebrity entrepreneur culture and highlights the stress entrepreneurship places on relationships and personal well-being. Despite this, he embraces the satisfaction and empowerment that the entrepreneurial journey brings. He stresses the importance of community, authenticity, and equity in his business endeavors. In his journey, Dumas traces his own personal growth, grappling with insecurities, and newfound strengths.

    Resources for the show:

    Stay up to date with Bisan on TikTok

    Palestine Resources & Info guide created by @hina

     

    Try out Magic Mind

    ✨ Head to Magicmind.com/visible and use code VISIBLE20 to get your pack of Magic Mind 🧠 ✨

     

    Ways to support the show:

      👉🏾  Join our email list for FREE stickers 📧

      👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

      👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    19 min
  • Ep. 73 - “What, to the slave, is the 4th of July?” by Frederick Douglass

    🎙️ Join us on this special episode as we delve into a timeless piece of American history, Frederick Douglass's powerful speech, "What, to the slave, is the 4th of July?" 🗣️

    In this thought-provoking episode, I'll read the eloquent words of Frederick Douglass as he passionately challenges the celebration of Independence Day during a time of slavery and sit with the unsurprising fact that his words still resonate today.

    Don't miss out on this enlightening podcast - hit that play button and join the conversation! 🎧

     

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    Stay in Touch with us on IG @highlyvisblepod

    Ways to support the show:

       👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

       👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Hosted, Produced & Edited by: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    Music: Chris Carr (@prodchriscarr)

    Show art: Tyler Barnett (@tylermisha)

    22 min
  • Ep. 72 - The Nuance and Complexity of Black Masculinity with Austin Walker

    Join me in an empowering conversation with Austin Walker, a remarkable guest who shares his personal journey of redefining black masculinity and its relationship with wellness. Gain inspiration to break free from societal expectations and discover your own path. Explore diverse outlets for wellness and expand your reference for personal growth. Challenge norms, embrace empowerment, and redefine what black masculinity means for you. Tune in to unlock the transformative power of ownership and self-expression.

    Keywords: black masculinity, wellness, personal growth, empowerment, self-expression, black identity, health, redefine, societal expectations, diverse outlets, personal journey, ownership, transformative power.

     

    Catch up with Austin on socials:

    Website: https://www.austinwalkercoaching.com/ 

    IG: austin.walker.29

    LinkedIn: Austin Walker, ACC

     

    Support LGBTQ+ Life: 

    Click to donate to the Trevor Project

    Click to donate to the Human Rights Campaign

     

    Donate to my family’s GoFundMe 

     

    Stay in Touch with us on IG @highlyvisblepod

    Ways to support the show:

       👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

       👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Hosted, Produced & Edited by: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    Music: Chris Carr (@prodchriscarr)

    Show art: Tyler Barnett (@tylermisha)

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 71 - The Nuance and Complexity of Black Masculinity with Elijah Seay

    Join me in this empowering episode as we sit down with Elijah Seay to discuss our personal journeys of defying societal stereotypes of black masculinity. In this candid conversation, we explore the freedom and empowerment that comes with embracing our authentic selves and choosing how we present ourselves to the world. Through engaging dialogue and heartfelt discussions, we aim to create a warm and positive energy that leaves listeners feeling seen, heard, and understood. Tune in as we embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, fostering greater self-awareness along the way. Don't miss this enlightening episode that challenges norms and celebrates the diverse expressions of black masculinity.

     

    Catch up with Elijah on socials:

    IG: eseay3

    LinkedIn: Elijah Rogeay Seay

    Contact Elijah: [email protected] 

     

    Donate to my family’s GoFundMe 

     

    Stay in Touch with us on IG @highlyvisblepod

    Ways to support the show:

       👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

       👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

       👉🏾  Follow us on IG @highlyvisiblepod

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    Music: Chris Carr (@prodchriscarr)

    Show art: Tyler Barnett (@tylermisha)

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep.70 - The Nuance and Complexity of Black Masculinity with Patrick Sutton

    This week I sit down with, Patrick Sutton, we delve into the layers of masculinity and challenge societal norms as the basis for our understanding of what it means to be a man. We specifically explore black masculinity and how it can often be overshadowed by external expectations. By focusing on the "hows" rather than the "whats", we aim to develop a deeper understanding and mutual respect for a neutral standard of what black masculinity truly looks like. Join us as we navigate this complex topic and strive towards a more inclusive understanding of masculinity.

    Catch up with Patrick on socials:

    IG: iampatrickladonis

    LinkedIn: Patrick Sutton

    Watch episode 101 of SCALES: The Webseries on Youtube

     

    Please support my family’s GoFundMe

     

    ✨ Head to Magicmind.co/dumas and use code DUMAS20 to get your pack of Magic Mind 🧠 ✨

     

    Stay in Touch with us on IG @highlyvisblepod

    Ways to support the show:

       👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community

       👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️

       👉🏾  Follow us on IG @highlyvisiblepod

     

    Production & Contact Details:

    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)

    Production help: Lindsay Dumas

    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall

    Music: Chris Carr (@prodchriscarr)

    Show art: Tyler Barnett (@tylermisha)

    54 min
  • Ep. 70 - Little Black Lives Matter by Khodi Dill
    Hey Yall! 👋🏾  This week, we are taking a break from our current theme of Black Masculinity to bring you a special episode that will give you hope and remind you, especially Black children, that you matter. In this episode, we will be reading a story that celebrates the lives of Black heroes who fought for justice and equality.
    The story we will be reading is Little Black Lives Matter by Khodi Dill and illustrated by Chelsea Charles. This rhyming board book features fifteen inspiring Black heroes of the past, including Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks, among others. Little Black Lives Matter empowers all children, but Black children especially, by affirming that their lives, however little they may yet be, matter. Each hero's powerful words and actions are incorporated into the story, which encourages young readers to find their own inner hero and recognize their self-worth and agency.
    In a world where there are so many disheartening things happening every day, reading has always been a source of hope, inspiration, and imagination. We hope this episode will serve as a grounding reminder that you can always come back to.
    So join us as we celebrate the lives of great Black heroes and empower all children, especially Black children, to know that their lives matter. We'll be back next week with a dope guest on our regular theme of Black Masculinity. Don't forget to tune in!
    Show Links:
    Purchase Little Black Lives Matter
    Check out more from Khodi Dill
    Please support my family’s GoFundMe
    Stay in Touch with us on IG @highlyvisblepod
    ✨ Head to Magicmind.co/dumas and use code DUMAS20 to get your pack of Magic Mind 🧠 ✨
    Ways to support the show:
       👉🏾  Click to join our Patreon Community
       👉🏾  Buy me Ko-fi ☕️
       👉🏾  Follow us on IG @highlyvisiblepod
     
    Production & Contact Details:
    Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
    Production help: Lindsay Dumas
    Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
    Music: Chris Carr (@prodchriscarr)
    Show art: Tyler Barnett (@tylermisha)
    21 min

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Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood is about providing space to chill in the nuance of the complex conversations shaping our society and culture. We ain’t about proving anyone wrong or even proving ourselves right, but we are exploring with our guests, and you all, how to do this thing called life.

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