Pieces of a Nation

Big thank you to everyone for following this journey. We’ve had some really great people on this podcast in 2021 and it’s been an amazing ride. Wanted to use this opportunity to give some reflection and talk about successes, struggles and everything else that comes up. Hope you all enjoy and see you with a new season in 2022!

“Classifications and distinctions based on race or color have no moral or legal validity in our society. They are contrary to our constitution and laws.” –Thurgood Marshall

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do in the context of politics are human rights? I have and its a subject that I feel I’ve barely scratched the surface with. Join Dr. Tanya Bakhru (Professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at San Jose State University) and myself, Richard Chiu while we chip away at the subjects of reproductive justice, sexual rights, and human empathetic points of connection.

“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”

–Dan Millman

From seed to plant, every piece of life is supported by something else. Join Take Uhuru (Author of Afroset, historian and archivist) and myself, Richard Chiu, as we talk about the beauty of African culture, his purpose with community building as an African in America, and his new book the Afro Set.

“It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.”

Eckhart Tolle

It’s said that when we balance mind, body and soul along with having good focus and the ability to listen to the signs what the universe is sending us, then we are able to truly materialize our full potential. Join Himanish Goel (Spiritual and Meditation Teacher) and myself as we dive into being present, how the small things matter and to be open to what the future has to offer.

“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”

-Lao Tzu

No matter what industry you’re in being kind is essential to build relationships, trust and confidence. Join Dawn Higginbotham (Producer and Author) and myself as we talk about the in’s and out’s of being a film producer, treating others kindly and setting boundaries.

“Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment.”

-Gary Chapman

As the world becomes more connected through technology sometimes it can be an opportunity to disconnect from the things that matter like our intimate relationships with our partners. Join Lori Beard (Life Coach, Author and Mother of eight) and myself, Richard Chiu, as we discuss surrendering your pride in relationships, breaking bad cycles, and couple self care.

“When you start to develop your powers of empathy and imagination, the whole world opens up to you."

-Susan Sarandon

Creating a harmonious society is no easy task. It takes deep empathy to and self reflection to truly understand who we are in our environment and who we’re surrounded by. Join Dana Kaplan (Founder of Developing Empathetic Education with Dana) and myself as we take a true fun deep dive into the world of creating a new vision for kids, how we need to serve children and how every moment between child and adult can impact a child’s future.

“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”

-John Lennon

Connecting deeply with another human being can be one of the most amazing and greatest opportunities to bring happiness to each other. Take a deep dive with Kumari Bakhru (Award Winning Producer and co-author of ‘The Guide to Managing Postproduction for Film, TV, and Digital Distribution’) and myself, Richard Chiu, as we chat about philosophy of technology, discrimination in the entertainment industry and just being nice, gosh darn it!

“When written in Chinese the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters – one represents danger and the other represents opportunity.”

-John F. Kennedy

Life is hard and every persons experience of a hard life can be so different depending on how they view it. Jamarlin Lowe (Author of the new book ‘Risilient’) discusses his journey in life with a mother who suffered from drug addiction, piecing a broken childhood back together and never ever giving up no matter what.

The soundtrack to the book is out!

Check out Resilient by J.Lowe on Amazon Music

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0992R8MBR?ref=dm_sh_XVHvmv5HE9lT2Quay65OlUY8U

“When you accept that all of your potential is entirely within your control then the power of that potential grows dramatically.”

-Jim Kwik

When you find yourself in the middle of the trenches of life, struggling to be your true self while going beyond your limitations, the best remedy can be to simply just word hard and do it. Join Dreia Wells (Author of her new book, ‘Chosen’) and myself as we talk about having to prove yourself, not settling for mediocrity and taking risks.