In this episode, Brittney of BornInSequins.com and I chat about following your passions, fashion, and the infamous Lita boot. We talked a lot about 2010s fashion (the good, the bad, and the ugly), the evolution of plus size fashion, ethical/sustainable shopping, battling creepy men online, and building a career she’s proud of at her own pace.

[Episode Transcripts]

Mentioned in the episode:

Ulta Beauty

Pivot Point International

Lita Boots by Jeffrey Campbell

Solestruck

Janet Jackson - “I Get So Lonely”

Bekett Sneakers by Isabel Marant

Monif C. Interview + Store

Fashion Night Out

True Cost Documentary

Where Our Donated Clothes End Up

In this episode, Sierra and I chatted about the power of preserving your history, Black women’s artistry, sharing resources, and putting sisterhood first. We also discussed what it means to build the life you want to live, having Virgo tendencies, committing to friendships, how the South shapes you, and not asking people what’s next. [Episode Transcript]

Mentioned in the episode:

Domonique Luster Tedx Talk on Archives & Power

here. there. everywhere. curated by Sierra King at Mint ATL

“Black Feminist Futures and the Practice of Fugitivity” by Dr. Tina Campt

Dr. Saidiya Hartman’s Books + Research Projects

“Discipline” by Rita Harper

“America’s War on Black Trans Women” by Annamarie Forestiere

Tila Studios ATL-based Co-Working & Community Space for Black Women Artists

Buildyourarchive.com

In this episode, Chela and I chatted about how following her intuition allows her to run her businesses fairly and successfully. We also discussed navigating microaggressions, attracting opportunities, Breonna Taylor’s media honorings, creating a safe global arts club, healing after burnout, + guilt free self-love. [Episode Transcript]

Mentioned in the episode:

Net-A-Porter

All About Pisces 

Chela’s Cerebral Women Art Talks Podcast Interview

Anthony Akinbola’s Durag Art

Amy Sherald’s Portrait of Breonna Taylor

Henry Taylor x Louis Vuitton Collection

Chela’s Global Arts Club - Komuna House

The Wing: What Happened?

Gabriella Sanchez’s Portfolio

Human Design Profile *Both Chela and myself are Projectors*

In this episode, Arial and I discuss how she balances being a full-time [currently online] college student and a very successful multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur. We also talked about staying creative during the pandemic, being inspired by Black history, creating a self-published bestseller, chasing her passions, + Black luxury. [Episode Transcript]

Mentioned in the episode:

Stream “Pressure”

The Modern Day Black Alphabet

Understanding Respectability Politics

What is an HBCU?

Telfar

In this episode, Talibah Safiya and I talk about the connections between her varied personal and professional creative pursuits. We discussed quite a few things including: her incredibly healing music, how she does so many creative things simultaneously, being of service, the power of Black women’s love, doing your work wherever you are, and of course what she’s reading. [Episode Transcript]

Mentioned in the episode:

“Healing Creek” by Talibah 

@theprettybull (Talibah’s Jewelry Line)

@erthbookgang (Talibah’s Book Reviews + Shares)

The Wrap Life

Kiese Laymon

The Creative Black Woman’s Playbook by Veronica C. Ratliff

Sula by Toni Morrison

I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying: Essays by Bassey Ikpi

We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby

God Bless The Child by Toni Morrison

In this episode, @JehanMadeIt  and I talked about her personal and professional roles. We discussed a range of topics including: her journey into education and research, best practices for interrogating conspiracy theories, the lifesaving work of doulas', prison abolition, parenting practices, and more. [Episode Transcript]

Mentioned in the episode:

@BlackGirlBudget

St. Louis Crisis Nursery

Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington

"Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth. Shalon Irving's Story Explains Why" by Nina Martin

Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement

Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children by Trina Greene Brown