Honoring the RC podcast is the “Goddess Ethereal” herself, Ebony Payne-English! Ebony is an author, performer, playwright, and educator from Duuuuuval County. This conversation is a glorious deep dive into uplifting kids that often get forgotten, navigating the shame often associated with trauma, and planting seeds of change even among opposition.

CW: There are mild mentions of suicide, rape, and trauma.

Ebony’s Connects:

-Website: http://www.ebonypayneenglish.com

-Instagram: @ebonypayneenglish

-Twitter: @EbonyOshun

Music By:

Purrple Cat and Jay Someday (featured on Free-stock-music.com)

Joining the RC Podcast today is Karen Strong, author of the critically acclaimed middle grade novel Just South of Home. From reminiscing about southern “haint” tales to being a STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics) advocate, Karen gives us a glimpse into letting her inner writer shine. This convo was a gem!

Karen Strong Connects:

-Website: https://www.karen-strong.com

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmusings/

-Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenMusings

Music: Keys of Moon and free-stock-music.com

CW: Mentions of sexual assault, addiction, and trauma

This week shook us in the most positive way! Founder of Coherently Aware Now Inc., Eric Harazi joins the RC podcast for one of the most poignant conversations we’ve ever had. From Eric’s journey with sexual assault and addiction to finding his way back to himself, we get a glimpse into what birthed his nonprofit.

Music by: Bensound

Guest Links

-Website: https://www.thesafecircle.org

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coherently_aware_now/

-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coherentlyawarenow

Kicking it this week with the RCP Podcast is pop singer and songwriter, Trella. We dive into merit of finding your voice, relinquishing control, and gush about our shared love for Ella Fitzgerald.

Trella’s Website: https://www.trellamusic.com

Trella’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trellatunes/

Music by: Zapsplat

Joining us this week is psychic medium, hypnotist, and healer Paolo Santo. From masonry to the roots of founding the Pillars of Prophecy (a temple and school of spiritualism and ceremonial magick) we delve in the nuances of spirituality and beyond.

Music by: Zapsplat

-Paolo Santos Website: https://paolosanto.com/elements/pages/psychic/

-Pillars of Prophecy: https://pillarsofprophecy.com

-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoldCityPsychic

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boldcitypsychic/

Devin Siebold, teacher, comedian, and host of "Crying in my Car: A Podcast for Teachers" joins The Raindrop Corner Podcast this week. He dishes about how he utilized humor to advocate for teachers in and outside of the classroom, the healing power of comedy, and navigating his personal craft.

Contemporary, multimedia, and visual artist Carl Joe Williams joins the RC podcast this week! We deep dive into his poignant piece "Making Great Lives Matter," creating work that shifts the world around you, and daring to be authentic in your message in an age were division is rampant.

Personal Website: http://www.carljoewilliams.com

Making Great Lives Matter Exhibition: https://mocajacksonville.unf.edu/exhibitions/Project-Atrium/Carl-Joe-Williams/

Music brought to you by Bensound and Free Stock Music.

We're ringing in mental health awareness month in style with Maryam Archer! Therapist by day and superhero 365 days of the year, Maryam deep dives into navigating mental health during a pandemic, self care, coming to terms with being uncertain, and what ally-ship truly looks like in marginalized spaces.

Music: Free Stock Music & Zapsplat

CW: There are brief mentions of abuse.

Poet, social justice mage, and model Tionna Seabrook slides on through to chat it up with The Raindrop Corner Podcast. We deep dive into their work with The Jacksonville Community Action Committee from protesting to simply raising awareness in the community, finding their voice as a wordsmith, their journey as a model, and if that wasn’t cool enough they bless us with a little surprise at the end!

Links

Personal Handles

- Instagram: @shaktidoespoetry

- Facebook:@shaktidoespoetry

Slam Duval

- Facebook: @slamduval

- Instagram: @slamduval

Jacksonville Community Action Committee

- Website: https://jaxtakesaction.org/?fbclid=IwAR3kHCKvNDQ4a4wPEGDXgGZABaILjkTMnwEYWILd81m9jRSFfk7c9dFoLJM

- Facebook: @JAXTAKESACTION

Music:

- Intro and Outro tunes brought to you by Free Stock Music

- Poem music by Free Stock Music

Returning special guest Carrsan T. Morrissey joins us to talk about their upcoming novel Old Wounds, vile villains, making art for the love of it versus getting views, and growth after a hell of a year. Oh and did we mention that Carrsan also gives us a special reading of Old Wounds, you’re welcome in advance!

Personal Website: www.carrsantmorrissey.com

Old Wounds: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Wounds-Carrsan-T-Morrissey

City M Productions: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCemynf6sBfOcue4xApBC4Q

Music:

- Intro and Outro tunes brought to you by Zapsplat

- Poem music by Bensound

- Reading Music by Bensound