Radical Alignment

What's Good RAP Gang?! Did you miss us? Well no worries, we've got a lot to catch up on with this special extended episode! The topic is cultural (and local for our KC listeners) nostalgia and how that plays a part in how things are perceived by different generations of today online. It's weird sometimes being a millennial online in environments that we have literally been cultivating since we were in grade school. We are indeed the great liaison between Boomers, Xers and Zoomers who are navigating the internet due to our specialized labor. But what does that look like when Gen Z is boasting not knowing the songs of the rap samples they're borrowing and Boomers and Xers are gullible enough to believe outdated and pixelated memes on Facebook? We're running down some of the origins of internet trends and providing some context to these cultural phenomenas within our millennial shared experiences. You don't want to miss out on this special episode! Can't wait for you to tap in with us!

What's Goode RAP Gang?! And no, that is not a typo! On this Episode of RAP, we had the pleasure of having the homie Chris Goode-- better know as, "The Genuine Juice Guy", pull up on us for a tantalizing exchange of goodness. We're talking health, wealth and how we maintain both as the City of Entrepreneurs continues to grow. How do we hold ourselves accountable in these spaces when it comes to growing our businesses and being intentional about our health in a time that seems to value only productivity and quantity over quality? Dive into this episode with us and also make sure you visit Ruby Jean's Juicery at one of their physical locations or shop online for cold pressed juices, smoothies and more!

RAP Gang! We are halfway through SZN 5 and We are wRAPping up our Black Women's History Series! We have a special guest, Dr. Aishah Augusta-Parham (Dr. AP) and we are talking modern, everyday HooDoo and African Spirituality. So many clues about our ancestry are hidden away in the media we consume as well as our every day tasks, sayings and songs. As so many of us are exploring spiritual growth, we think that one of the coolest ways to connect with people that came before us is through the background stories of things we practice on the regular. From old playground songs to Marvel movies to Anime-- traditional African culture is sprinkled just about everywhere. Join the discussion and re-live some of those core childhood memories with us as we explore spirituality in our daily lives!

What's good RAP Gang?! We are hopping back into our Black Women's History series and we are discussing party culture, technology and the mental health implications surrounding it. We're starting off with discussing the highly anticipated HULU documentary on Freaknik coming out soon, in an effort to try and figure out how we balance accountability and grace when discussing cultural awareness during certain time periods. What stories are meant to be told and who should be telling them? We take a deep dive into the implications of cancel culture and the "luxury of hindsight" as we navigate some uncomfortable truths when comparing party culture throughout the past few decades. We want to know what YOU think! Tune in with us for episode 2 of 3 discussing BWH!

What's good RAP Gang? We are talking Black Women's History and we are making it a 3-part series! Oftentimes on the internet, there seems to be a lot of noise and misdirected anger rooted in opinions that are typically only fueled by personal experience and resentment. Even though personal experience is important and our individual stories matter, the full scope of understanding is never reached until we align that with the important historical facts that have brought us to this point. With so many attacks against our human rights and access to knowledge in this country, it is crucial that we keep having conversations about our history so that we can get to the root of our trauma and continue the healing process. Black women specifically have had to bear the brunt of constant criticism for our physical bodies as well as the major decision making forced upon us while just trying to survive America. We wanted to create this series as a means to humanize us and talk about the circumstances that have led us to the challenges that we continue to face today. Hold on to your pearls as you take this ride with us, you don't wanna miss out on these discussions!

BRR BRR BRR BRRRRRRRR!!!! It's about that time, welcome to SZN 5 RAP Gang! We have a lot to catch you guys up on, so walk with us as we recap the last few months from the Chiefs victory parade to personal accomplishments, and new business partnerships! Oh, yea did we mention that RAP turned 2 years old this February??? We love to see it! The topic of the day is acceptance and ascension! Adulting doesn't have a manual or a syllabus to tell you when you've completed a cycle. So when DO you know when it's time to move on and graduate to the next thing? When do you accept that things are what they are, and how to position yourself for your next level? This goes for relationships, jobs, personal goals, friendships, hobbies and more. As an adult, being in tune enough with yourself to know when it's time to make changes because you are outgrowing your surroundings is CRUCIAL. Growth, as we know, is not always linear, so the RAP Pack is back to tap into what exactly that could look like while navigating personal transformations. The number 5 in numerology can often represent change, uncertainty and sometimes instability. Just know that your best girls are here for the ride as we go on this next journey together!  

What's GOOOOD RAP Gang?! Welcome to the SZN 4 finale and Happy Halloween! We are chopping it up about the scary movies that shaped (and traumatized lol) us as kids (and also as adults). We're keeping it light as we go into detail about our favorite spooky plot lines, gory scenes, and character breakdowns. We're also talking about historical black horror films like Candy Man, and also discussing the black horror and thriller masterpieces like some of Jordan Peele's recent work in films like "Us" and how they compare when it comes to social commentary and all around terror. How many remakes does one need? Why can no one seem to outrun the slow walking killer? Would you survive your favorite horror film? We're still trying to figure that out. Join us on our SZN finale as we get SPOOKY! Love you guys so much and thanks for rocking with us for another awesome season!

What's good RAP Gang?? The RAP Pack is back with a topic that is sensitive, but definitely needs to be discussed . *TRIGGER WARNING* (sexual assault)

We are discussing some of the common dangers of being a woman that have gone unaddressed for far too long. As women, how do we keep each other safe and hold the proper parties accountable when that safety is threatened? How can we develop a call out culture without literally putting our lives at risk? What can we do to change the minds of the men in our life and adjacent to us that our humanity is valid? We are talking about the gut wrenching culture we have unwillingly had to build around the patriarchy for our own survival and we are not holding back on our personal truths. Through this episode, we are encouraging you to, not only do the same, but to also start the conversations with the men in your lives so that we can support the radical change of the way we treat each other within our relationships and communities. The patriarchy benefits NO ONE. But with the right amount of effort, we can start to turn the page of this dark topic and make it a thing of the past, together. You don't want to miss this! Tap in with your favorite homegirls, and as always; This is a safe space. 

What's gooooood RAP Gang? We got another episode of RAP Chats underway and we are talking Compromise vs. Settling. Are all relationships really settling and who gets the say so in those situations? In your relationships, what "rules" do you think make sense and which ones need to be re-thought? The internet is always buzzing about what a relationship should look and feel like and we are breaking down some of the theories! Don't want to spoil it with too many details, so make it your business to get in OUR business on this week's episode if RAP! 

What's poppin RAP Gang?! We have a special episode this week! Welcome to RAP Chats! Think of it as a short "tea" party where we get real and raw in an impromptu setting where we run down some of the observations we make online! Tonight we're talking about oversharing on the internet and what that looks like today versus the earlier days of the internet. Our Social Media Mami and in-house favorite poet hops on the mic to give us some input on how "oversharing" can be beneficial in the art space and how it has fueled her healthy relationships with people all across the innanets! What are the rules when bearing your soul? Listen in and drop us a line! Not an episode you want to miss!