Intimate Conversations with Dani Tirrell

Intimate Conversations with Dani Tirrell

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Intimate Conversations with Dani Tirrell episodes

  • Conversation 12 - #HELLYOUTALMBOUT Panel with NW Tap Connection

    Dani Tirrell hosts a panel with the following contributors to the viral video #HELLYOUTALMABOUT created by Northwest Tap Connection.


    Melba Ayco: Artistic Director and Owner, Northwest Tap Connection
    Shakiah Daielson: Choreographer
    Lekema Bell: Dancer/Choreographer
    Cipher Goings: Dancer
    Alecia Lemon: Dancer

    Watch the video of the panel discussion.

    Watch the full #HELLYOUTALMBOUT video.

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Conversation 11 - Mujale Chisebuka

    Mujale Chisebuka is a twelve-year Seattle-based Entrepreneur and visual artist with a background in graphic design, videography, photography, animation, and publishing arts. Currently a business owner of www.outsidethinc.com, www.mujaleaxp.com, and Co-founder of www.blackdotseattle.com.

    Conversation recorded on June 13, 2020.

    Watch Dani and Mujale's conversation on CD Forum's Instagram. 

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    39 min
  • Conversation 10 - Black Lives Matter Seattle - King County Panel

    A special panel conversation with members of Black Lives Matter Seattle - King County. 

    Dani talks with Marlon Brown and Ebony Miranda about collective organizing and the mobilization of Black voices. 

    Conversation was recorded on June 7, 2020. 

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Conversation 9 - Kristi Brown-Wokoma

    Chef Kristi Brown-Wokoma of That Brown Girl Cooks!


    Dani and Kristi talk about food as life, food as art, and feeding the people and standing on the shoulders of our ancestors.

    Conversation was recorded over Instagram Live on June 6, 2020.

    Watch Dani and Kristi's episode on CD Forum's Instagram.

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    54 min
  • Conversation 8 - Vania C. Bynum

    Vania C. Bynum is a former Computer Engineer and graduate of Cornish College of the Arts. She has taught and choreographed throughout the Greater Seattle area for almost 20 years. Vania performed in the Paramount & Moore Theaters, Intiman Theatre, Benaroya Hall, the Meydenbauer, and the intimate space of local churches. Utilizing dance as her form of worship, Vania directed the Adult Liturgical Dance Ministry at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship for 11 years. Vania’s works have been sponsored by the city of Seattle, 4Culture, Central District Forum, Bossak Heilbron, Microsoft, and Allied Arts Foundation. Artist Trust and Jack Straw are additional sponsors of her new work.

    Conversation recorded over Instagram Live on May 30, 2020.

    Watch Dani and Vania's conversation on CD Forum's Instagram.

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    46 min
  • Conversation 7 - Jessica Rycheal

    Jessica Rycheal is a Multi-disciplinary Storyteller and Creative Director from Macon, Georgia. Since relocating to Seattle in 2014, Jessica has carved space for herself in the pacific northwest with a decade of experience in brand strategy and design, and a blossoming presence in the fine art space. Her work embraces vulnerability as an act of resistance, and asks us to challenge traditional notions of identity and belonging as she chronicles tales of healing, resilience, and her journey toward authentic selfhood.

    Conversation recorded over Instagram Live on May 23, 2020.

    Watch Dani and Jessica's conversation on CD Forum's Instagram. 

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    40 min
  • Conversation 6 - Marlon Brown

    Marlon Brown is a hard working black man - married, entrepreneur, activist, educator, strategist, radio show host, former baker and others, Marlon is busy.  As a Racial Equity Consultant, Marlon works with businesses, organizations and institutions to understand how to embed racial equity into business practices. Marlon is a board member of several organizations in the area where Marlon can use his gifts in a variety of ways. As host of Church with Mr. B, a Gospel music radio show on Hollow Earth Radio in the Central District of Seattle, WA, Marlon uses that platform to journey through the genre that has been so impactful to his life.  You may be surprised by how many different conversation tables you can find Marlon, rest assured that he's fighting for justice and equity at every one!

    Conversation recorded over Instagram Live on May 17, 2020.

    Watch Dani's conversation with Marlon Brown on CD Forum's Instagram.

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    41 min
  • Conversation 5 - Michael B. Maine

    Michael B. Maine's artist statement: "I use photography, video, and audio to work with people to find, develop, and share their stories. Everybody has a story, and I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to know that story, play an active role in it, and share both the process and product with the world. I feel most alive when working with people to bring out and share their authentic selves and stories. I feel personal evolution in each photograph we (”we” meaning the subject and I) make, interview we conduct, or stroll we take—as I find some piece of inspiration from them."

    Support Michael B. Maine: http://michaelbmaine.com/community-of-support

    Conversation recorded over Instagram TV on May 9, 2020. 

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    38 min
  • Conversation 4 - Omitosin King

    There are times when just one healing practice or modality won’t achieve the balance and healing that some need. Omitosin, The Spiritual Curator, brings many gifts, spiritual tools and workshops to help her clients with their personal transformation…Her collection of healing tools is vast and she supports clients on their path with loving kindness and non judgement. Using intuitive Ifa readings, reiki, chakra balancing, ritual, coaching, as well as crystals, and other tools, Omi assists clients in getting an understanding of their own energy and healing. Her intuitive and mediumship gifts help them “see the unseen”, as well as gain confidence and confirmation of their own gifts.

    Conversation recorded over Instagram Live on May 2, 2020. 

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    46 min
  • Conversation 3 - Aviona Rodriguez Brown

    Aviona the Creatrix (she/they) is an afrolatinx curvaceous person who bends time and space itself to be involved in the theater. Aviona is a Seattle-based actor, director, model, teaching artist, stage manager, poet, producer, student and social justice leader. As a social justice leader, Aviona is working to begin a detention replacement program that teaches at risk children and adults art therapy. As a teaching artist, Aviona is developing a solo show of self-written poetry which depicts the intersectionality of being multiracial, accepting herself as queer, while dealing with mental illness and drug addiction. After the performance they offer a poetry writing workshop and the opportunity to share in an open mic setting.

    Follow them on Instagram @smiling_avi AND @photofocus_avi

    Support Aviona Rodriguez Brown at:

    Venmo/cash app :@smilingavi

    Conversation recorded over Instagram Live on April 25, 2020.

    About CD Forum:

    The CD Forum is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to present and produce Black cultural programs that encourage thought and debate for the greater Seattle area. Our vision is to inspire new thoughts and challenge assumptions about Black Culture.

    35 min

About Intimate Conversations with Dani Tirrell

From the publisher's feed

CD Forum’s Curator Dani Tirrell hosts weekly one on one conversations over Instagram Live with members of the Seattle community.