The Celebration

In this week’s episode I interview Nikka Karli - Soul Medicine Woman, Oracle of Truth and Freedom Catalyst.

Nikka has over 20 years of experience in yoga, fitness, creativity and leadership. She helps women on the precipice of greatness become exquisitely untamed, awaken their sensuality, and manifest their soul’s desires. That’s why she is the go-to mentor for those who are ready to set the world on fire through the unapologetic expression of their soul

Nikka brought that same fire to our session - we talked about sex, God, Soul Medicine, dropping into your body and tapping into your art and expression.

Refresh your spirit with this transformational interview.

On this week’s episode I interview Elle Barnett - Speaker, Creative Media Expert and founder of Elle Train Media. 

Elle is known for successful campaigning and producing awesome projects for developing businesses.  As a social media expert, Elle shared lots of great free tips on media management and optimizing social needs such as things to watch for on Instagram, how to grow your audience, and become an All Star member on LinkedIn.

We also had the chance to dig even deeper, and discussed how to make real connections and build relationships in the in person social space too.

Indulge yourself in an open, honest and vulnerable interview.

On this week’s episode, I Interview Emelda De Coteau, founder and CEO of Pray With Our Feet (Formerly Live In Color). Emelda’s focus is on empowering women in three core areas: faith, activism and inspiration.

I've had the honor of getting to know Emelda over these past months and I have to say, she is one of the most authentic and inspiring people I’ve met in 2018. I am very excited to share this deep conversation we had together.

Emelda spoke on the intersections of faith and activism, the importance of creating affirming spaces for Women of Color, and she offered insights into being a CEO.

And that is just the start of what we covered. I know you will love this episode my friends! Enjoy!

On this week’s episode, I celebrate the 2 Year Anniversary of the Live and Online: Expression Session. What better way to mark this milestone than to bring back my first poetry guest, Walter “Wally B.” Jennings.

To make this even more epic, Wally brought the 2018 Heard Em Say Poetry Slam Team to join us. The interview I share with Wally and the Heard Em Say Team is powerful, relevant, and necessary.

We spoke on how poetry transforms, the power of youth voice, and the team shared with us 3 poems - including one team piece!

You are going to really appreciate this one my friends! Enjoy!

Show notes: tomearl.com/heardemsay.

EID Mubarak my friends! Today marks the end of the sacred month of Ramadan. As millions of people around the world celebrate this special day, I’d like to invite you to consider:

“What are you courageously celebrating in your life?"

This week’s episode is a relaxed and intimate conversation between Adaora and I on that very subject. Through our poetry, thoughts, and reflections we explore what courageous celebration looks like in our lives.

This is part writing workshop and part heart to heart discussion. I know you will love this unique and inspiring episode.

Enjoy!

On this week’s episode, I sit down with fashionista, Muslim Journalist, and my good friend Intisar Seraaj.

I LOVE spending time with Intisar! We always have such rich conversations filled with both deep topics and hilarious side notes.

This week’s episode is exactly that! Two friends coming together to talk about about Ramadan, courage, self-love, being kind to yourself, our love for Lupita Nyong'o, friendships & relationships, and speaking up for yourself.

This is Intisar’s Year of Kindness and it is my Year of Courage. We discussed how we decided upon our intention and the lessons have learned so far.

Pull up a seat to this laid back, engaging and real conversation between two good friends!

Show Notes: tomearl.com/intisar

On this week’s episode, Sahar Pirzada and I have a courageous conversation on sex, rape culture, and feminism.

Sahar is currently the Programs & Outreach Manager for HEART.

HEART is a a Muslim-led organization that promotes sexual health and sexual violence awareness in Muslim communities through health education, advocacy, research and training.

Both Sahar and I talked about our journey and how we came to learn about intersectional feminism and sex education. This is truly an important, inspiring, and empowering conversation. Both of us shared some vulnerable and honest truths.

Plus, you get a bonus, behind the scenes listen into what we talked about after the ‘official interview.’

Show notes and links: tomearl.com/sahar.

Art, Culture, and Dopeness. That’s this week’s episode with visual artist Marium Rana.

Oh, and we talked about Black Panther, AFI, Ramadan and fasting, racism, the impact of art, creativity and courage, being yourself, and tons and tons of brilliant quotes from Marium.

We laughed A BUNCH and we even talked about the bald eagle American pride tattoo that I have.

Here’s just a snapshot of Marium’s awesome life:

Marium Rana is an American-born Pakistani visual artist, who works primarily in ink and aqueous media. She has curated numerous art exhibitions throughout the United States. She served as the design chair for TEDxFSU.

Be sure to do your patriotic duty and listen to this weeks’ FIRE episode with Marium Rana (say that last part super loud and like a MC bringing someone to the stage).

Show notes: tomearl.com/marium.

This week marks the beginning of Ramadan. For those observing, it is 30 days of fasting, reflection, prayer, and community.

There are many spiritual and health benefits to fasting. But sustaining from food and water aren't the only ways to fast.
On this episode, I invite you to consider joining me in fasting from these five things:
1. Comparison
2. Control
3. Social Media
4. Self-Doubt
5. Over-Achieving

For each of these, just picking 1 day a week or a month to fast, can have a positive impact on our lives. Consider it :).

Plus learn about the reasons why, tips for getting started, and enjoy some fun stories I share.

I honestly had such a FUN time on this week’s episode. If there was a laughter barometer, we would have broke it!

I sat down with the filmmakers Shaan Dasani and Mikki del Monico to talk about their new project Agent of Change.

Agent of Change is about a secret agent who is on a mission to save the future of food, and as a transgender man, save humanity: one gender stereotype at a time!

Plus we took a deep dive into:

Masculinity
Transgender representation in the media
Courage
Living your truth

Shaan and Mikki have a crowd funding campaign going to support their film. It would mean the world to me, and them, if you took a moment to check it out.

Enjoy this weeks episode!

Show notes: tomearl.com/agentofchange