In this episode, I talk about Minority Mental Health Month, the unique mental health struggles of black women, my personal mental health journey, and the systems that we need to change in order to support the wellness of black women.

***TW: European Colonization/Slavery, Rape, Mental Illness

Myesha-Tiara McGarner is back! She is an actress, the Artistic Director of Perceptions Theatre, and the host of MT's Corner with Myesha-Tiara. After making her film debut in "12 Years A Slave," she quickly gained traction in the Chicago theatre scene. Join us as we speak openly about racism in theatre/film and the kind of art we hope to see in the future.

 

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Do you remember the day you realized you were black both onstage and offstage? I sure do, and I thought I'd bring a friend along to help tell that story. Meet Myesha, Artistic Director of Perceptions Theatre. Since art often imitates life, she's going to chat with us about her experiences being a black actor, director, content creator, and Artistic Director, as well as how that has shaped her artistic approach.

How ya feelin', friends? Ready to be anti-racist, I hope! In case you don't know this, I am a black woman. That's a huge part of my identity, and I'd be remiss if I didn't address what black people are experiencing throughout the world right now, as well as what we've endured for hundreds of years. This episode is more of a "stream of consciousness" moment for me to express what I'm feeling and, particularly, what I mean when I say that "silence is violence."

Welcome to the podcast! In this episode, I'm talking with actress, vocalist, dancer, and voiceover artist Alaina Wis about her professional journey from being a Disney Performer to being a thriving boss lady. She gives tips on how to get into the voiceover business and shares her perspective on what it's like to navigate business ownership with the uncertainty of following one's passions.