Tonika Johnson is a photographer, social justice artist, and life-long resident of Chicago’s South Side neighborhood of Englewood. Tonikas project Folded Map was organized to develop creative educational tools & interactive projects to help educate and engage the public about how we are socially impacted by historic racial and institutional conditions that segregate Chicago and our country. Super lucky to have Tonika on episode 26 of the noseyAF podcast to talk about her latest work, the Folded Map Action Kit project, her photography career, and what it is like running her Not-For-Profit. I also ask her... Tonika, are you dating anyone?   Tonika on the Internet: Visit the <a href="https://www.foldedmapproject.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Folded Map Project Website</a> <a href="https://www.tonijphotography.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Tonika's Website</a> Follow Tonika on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonikaj/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>   Stephanie on the Internet: <a href="http://www.noseyaf.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">noseyAF Podcast</a> <a href="http://www.missgraham.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Stephanie's Projects</a> Follow Stephanie on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegraham/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Instagram</a>

Tonika Johnson is a photographer, social justice artist, and life-long resident of Chicago’s South Side neighborhood of Englewood. Tonikas project Folded Map was organized to develop creative educational tools & interactive projects to help educate and engage the public about how we are socially impacted by historic racial and institutional conditions that segregate Chicago and our country. Super lucky to have Tonika on episode 26 of the noseyAF podcast to talk about her latest work, the Folded Map Action Kit project, her photography career, and what it is like running her Not-For-Profit. I also ask her... Tonika, are you dating anyone? Tonika on the Internet: Visit the Folded Map Project Website Tonika's Website Follow Tonika on Instagram Stephanie on the Internet: noseyAF Podcast Stephanie's Projects Follow Stephanie on Instagram

Tonika Johnson is a photographer, social justice artist, and life-long resident of Chicago’s South Side neighborhood of Englewood. Tonikas project Folded Map was organized to develop creative educational tools &amp; interactive projects to help educate and engage the public about how we are socially impacted by historic racial and institutional conditions that segregate Chicago and our country. Super lucky to have Tonika on episode 26 of the noseyAF podcast to talk about her latest work, the Folded Map Action Kit project, her photography career, and what it is like running her Not-For-Profit. I also ask her... Tonika, are you dating anyone? &nbsp; Tonika on the Internet: Visit the <a href="https://www.foldedmapproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Folded Map Project Website</a> <a href="https://www.tonijphotography.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tonika's Website</a> Follow Tonika on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonikaj/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> &nbsp; Stephanie on the Internet: <a href="http://www.noseyaf.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">noseyAF Podcast</a> <a href="http://www.missgraham.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stephanie's Projects</a> Follow Stephanie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegraham/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>

Maps, Money and Men with Artist and Activist Tonika Lewis Johnson

Ever wonder what ignites the creative spark in groundbreaking artists and change-making activists? What drives someone to transform their wildest ideas into reality?

I'm Stephanie Graham, artist and filmmaker, and I get wonderfully nosey about the creative process. On this bi-weekly interview podcast, noseyAF, I sit down with inspiring creators, innovators, and rule-breakers every other week to uncover the real personal stories behind their work.

We dig into the messy, beautiful journey of bringing ideas to life – the late-night breakthroughs, the creative blocks, the daily routines that fuel brilliance, and the bold decisions that change everything. You'll discover actionable insights and creative strategies about overcoming challenges, building creative momentum, and turning passion into impact.

As a working artist myself, I weave these podcast conversations into my own creative journey, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and exploring how these inspiring interviews shape my work and perspective.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone who believes in the power of creativity to build a better world, each episode of this inspiration podcast offers practical strategies and that spark of possibility that comes from seeing how others make magic happen.

So come join us on noseyAF: conversations about art, activism and social change – you have a seat at the table here in our community because the best personal stories live in the details, and the most powerful creativity happens when we get curious about what really drives us.

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Ever wonder what ignites the creative spark in groundbreaking artists and change-making activists? What drives someone to transform their wildest ideas into reality? I'm Stephanie Graham, artist and filmmaker, and I get wonderfully nosey about the creative process. On this bi-weekly interview podcast, noseyAF, I sit down with inspiring creators, innovators, and rule-breakers every other week to uncover the real personal stories behind their work. We dig into the messy, beautiful journey of bringing ideas to life – the late-night breakthroughs, the creative blocks, the daily routines that fuel brilliance, and the bold decisions that change everything. You'll discover actionable insights and creative strategies about overcoming challenges, building creative momentum, and turning passion into impact. As a working artist myself, I weave these podcast conversations into my own creative journey, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and exploring how these inspiring interviews shape my work and perspective. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone who believes in the power of creativity to build a better world, each episode of this inspiration podcast offers practical strategies and that spark of possibility that comes from seeing how others make magic happen. So come join us on noseyAF: conversations about art, activism and social change – you have a seat at the table here in our community because the best personal stories live in the details, and the most powerful creativity happens when we get curious about what really drives us.

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