Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat

Welcome to Shaping Freedom, I’m your host Lisane Basquiat. When you think of hip-hop, a common image is that of a “hard” man who is strong, stoic, and above all else, perfect. However, we both know this isn’t possible. Men struggle with the same mental health challenges we all struggle with. 

Today, I sit down with Shanti Das founder of Silence the Shame, a mental health foundation. As more famous artists open up about the challenges everyone faces without prejudice the more people can access the help they need. 

After tragedy struck Shanti’s personal life, her public life became one of health and healing. She will dive into how this tragedy has guided her, how her work within the hip-hop community has bled out into wide-reaching groups, and how it’s time that men finally talk about their feelings in a more honest and real way. 

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In this episode’s conversation with Antonio Neves, we explore some of the most pressing issues affecting modern men–and women. We talk about how to get out of that comfort zone that’s leaving you unfulfilled and find alignment through community, self-exploration, and a little time in nature.

Antonio’s newest book, Stop Living on Autopilot, is an informative and inspirational look at why so many of us are left feeling unfulfilled while chasing (and even attaining) the American Dream. We discuss modern men’s mental health and the two most dangerous words you can hear a man say.

Then we’ll explore some of the common misconceptions holding you back from living a life where you can feel happy, comfortable, and fulfilled. And we’ll give you some actionable steps to inspire you to turn off autopilot and start exploring your inner and outer world. Invest in yourself for this next hour or so, you’re going to walk away with some powerful things to think about and do.

Learn more about Antonio at https://theantonioneves.com/ See his latest book, Stop Living On Autopilot, at https://theantonioneves.com/stop-living-on-autopilot-book/

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In this episode,  I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Raquel Martin, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Tennessee State University and Host of the “Mind Ya Mental Podcast,” Dr. Martin's work extends beyond academia and what drew me to a conversation with her is that she openly states that she believes deeply in the power of black mental wealth, emphasizing its role in legacy building and longevity.

We talk about Dr. Martin's journey and her understanding of Black mental wealth. It is important to recognize our values and boundaries and the power of music on mental health and the community, as well as discuss where to get the best tools to build a better Black future.

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Welcome to Shaping Freedom the show where we aim to give you actionable insight into better showing up for yourself and your community. Social Media has replaced our TV, news, and entertainment in so many ways. However, how do we stop feeling burnt out when our careers become overwhelming and there is always more content to make and consume?  Today, social media guru Lia Haberman sits down to talk about how social media has changed the way we consume media for better and for worse. Before that Lia is going to tell us how content creators and influencers have changed the way we interact with a social network in the first place. This is Shaping Freedom. 

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Welcome to Shaping Freedom! We’re coming back with an all new season to share the stories, lessons, and ideas that will expand your knowledge and reframe how you show up for your community. Join Lisane Basquiat and Executive Producer Ryan Tillotson as they give you a preview of what to expect in this season of Shaping Freedom. 

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In this two-part episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane interviews Kevin Powell, a poet with Jersey roots and a Grammy nomination tucked under his belt, about family, resilience, and his album, "Grocery Shopping with My Mother," birthed from real-life trips to the store with his ailing mom.

Listen as we explore love, health, and his surprise Grammy nomination.

In the second part of this powerful conversation, Liasane and Kevin both look at the responsibilities and influences that creatives and their works have regarding the world and society around them. They later transition into why the creative’s journey is so important to shaping them and their works.

Key takeaways:

The journey that creatives take in their personal lives is critical to who they become and how that influences their works in both the positive and negative spaces.

Creatives and activists, really alone with a public voice have a deep responsibility to guide the world towards love and kindness.

The people will listen to folks like Kevin and Lisanne and they will connect. It’s important to use that voice for everyone.The spiritual and mental sickness that we feel in our society and Kevin’s experiences grappling and overcoming his battles with the sickness in our society.

This second episode pulls back the curtain on who Kevin Powell is and what events shaped his work, his soul, and his outlook on life, love, and how to show up for the people who listen to his words. The rest of this interview goes far beyond a simple conversation about what inspired a writer.

No, it shows the world that every creative out there has a responsibility to be a positive influence and spread nothing but love and respect for all who come to hear their words.You can find Kevin Powell’s incredible new book in print here.

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In this two-part episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane interviews Kevin Powell, a poet with Jersey roots and a Grammy nomination tucked under his belt, about family, resilience, and his album, "Grocery Shopping with My Mother," birthed from real-life trips to the store with his ailing mom. Listen as we explore love, health, and his surprise Grammy nomination. In the first part of this series, Lisane and Kevin focus heavily on what it means to break the shackles of toxic masculinity and what it means to find love in a heartless society.


Key takeaways:


Kevin's experiences with racism and sexism, as well as his journey to becoming a more responsible and respectful man.


The importance of focusing on what we want to see in the world and speaking from a place of love rather than negativity.


Influencers from his mother, his first teacher and leader, to the anti-apartheid movement, hip-hop culture, and the writing of Langston Hughes, Malcolm X, and Audre Lorde.


This first episode of this series transcends a normal personal history lesson but instead aims to show the power of vulnerability and a call to action that love and kindness will always be the most important lessons this world has to offer. Find Kevin Powell’s incredible new book in print here.

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In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane interviews Kevin Powell, a poet with Jersey roots and a Grammy nomination tucked under his belt, about family, resilience, and his album, "Grocery Shopping with My Mother," birthed from real-life trips to the store with his ailing mom. Listen as we explore love, health, and his surprise Grammy nomination.

Key Takeaways:

• Kevin's experiences with racism and sexism, as well as his journey to becoming a more responsible and respectful man.
• The importance of focusing on what we want to see in the world and speaking from a place of love rather than negativity.
• Influencers from his mother, his first teacher and leader, to the anti-apartheid movement, hip-hop culture, and the writing of Langston Hughes, Malcolm X, and Audre Lorde.
• Kevin’s desire to ‘create the space that I want to see where people can feel safe’ and for listeners to get involved in their communities and make a difference.

This episode of Shaping Freedom transcends a simple interview; it becomes a shared experience, a testament to the transformative power of vulnerability, and the resounding call to action that echoes through Kevin's words: embrace your stories, celebrate your heritage, and join hands in building a more just and compassionate world.

This week I speak with Stephanie Mitchell, a wellness and fitness instructor and founder of The Rolling Mat, which has worked with several companies since 2016.

She’s helped several companies and teams on their personal wellness journey in turn creating a healthy work-life balance for them.

We discuss her inward reflection, self-discovery, entrepreneurial work, and difficulties she’s overcome through yoga and wellness.

Find out more about Stephanie:
https://www.therollingmatadventure.com/

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Shape Your Foundation 3-Day Retreat: The Women in the Family

In this episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat interviews Dr. Salvatore Forcina, an accomplished doctor and author of The American Doctor. Dr. Forcina shares his inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and achieving the American Dream through education, hard work, and resilience

Dr. Salvatore Forcina's book, The American Doctor:
Key Takeaways: