Trials and Transformations

Trials and Transformations

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Trials and Transformations episodes

  • Episode 30: Creative Power ft. Maryam Adib

    On this 30th episode and the last of our first season, we speak with local Ithaca-based artist Maryam Adib (@smarf.art and @thrifted_underwear on Instagram). Maryam is an activist, painter, muralist, and all-around maker working across mediums and exploring the complexity of the black experience. Her work includes political cartoon-style t-shirts she has sold to fundraise for local organizations, installation pieces made of hand-sewn quilts and mirrors, and beautifully complex series of paintings full of symbolism and black bodies, among other work. We were struck by the extensive research motivating the decisions she makes in her art, and her personal story in navigating the modern "art world" and its complexities as a woman of color creating personally meaningful work. Join us to listen to her story and check out her work online!

    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 29: The Unseen Becomes Seen
    In this episode of Trials and Transformations, we welcome Scorpio season with all the changes it brings about in the sky, and get ready to make some decisions with the energy of the first quarter moon in Capricorn. In our Trials Segment, we discuss the new more adult identities we are taking on in our lives and how challenging it can be to let our intuition guide us as we grow into new roles and responsibilities. In You Can't Handle the Truth we talk about Trump pulling the US out of the World Health Organization and about all of the ways white people erase brown people's identity by not acknowledging cultural differences as an important and interesting part of who we are.
    43 min
  • Episode 28: Stop and Smell the Fascism
    On this week's episode of #Trialsandtransformations we check in with our luminaries ( Sun & Moon) in our Astro forecast . We welcome Leo season and talk about the new moon next Tuesday 18th. We dive into this week's trials segment that's inspired from an article presented by the Washington Monthly about a sign hanging in the United States Holocaust Museum "The 12 early signs of fascism" https://washingtonmonthly.com/2017/01/31/the-12-early-warning-signs-of-fascism/. During our "They can't handle the truth" segment be share our opinions on schools reopening during the pandemic. Turn our transformation segment we discuss what self-care we've been able to practice and new rituals around relaxation. Willote reccomends Victoria Monet's new Album "Jaguar
    52 min
  • Episode 27: Big Deal, I Cry
    On this episode of #trialsandtransformations we shout our friend Miss Harmony for a lovely interview on our last show, In our astro-forcast segment we talk about the gemini moon, mercury in retrograde and going direct in the sign of Cancer as we enter into Saturn's return. We dive into the work of artist @koreen on her account @werenotreallystrangers thread about "how to ask better questions". We took a few of the questions and put our twist on them and andswered them for ourselves.
    This week's reccomendations ; you can visit our friend Natalia @che_poha health and beauty company find her consciously made products at chepoha.com , aslo checkout HBO's series written by Michaela Coel " I may destroy you" ***trigger warning**** this series dives into deep topics like rape and sexual violence.
    49 min
  • Episode 26: Movements in Mentoring ft. Miss Harmony
    On this week's episode of #trialsntransformations we meet with the dynamic multi talented Ithaca based teacher, choreographer,dancer, artist & community sista-friend Miss Harmony Malone. In this episode we discuss :the importance of spiritual connections with family & community, the vital role of our mentors, the price-less experience of being able to express yourself creatively and the learning while also being a teacher of the younger generation. Notes: Harmony's work can be followed @United_dance_troupe & sspride.org and a local recourse mentioned, the Ithacayiuthbureau.org
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 25: Black Queer Lives Matter
    On this week of #Trialsntransformations we discuss current events around the uprising in reaction to police brutality, and how
    black parents have to have " the talk " with their children in order to prepare them for the inhuman treatment by police. In our "they can't handle the truth" segment, we discuss when it's not the time for white people to share their realizations around racism's during protests, conditional solidarity, the problems around qualified immunity, and the importance of defunding the police.
    For information where you can donate and help protesters and other small organizations click the link here :
    https://nyulocal.com/where-to-donate-your-money-and-time-to-help-protesters-ef2727d7a9d2
    https://blacktranswomen.org/
    https://insidethekandidish.wordpress.com/2020/05/30/dear-white-people-this-is-what-we-want-you-to-do/?fbclid=IwAR2suksA_BPvYCvQoEXqnfcHKxnaGF_ebgEOcIzWsRCYgu1xzpqy3Aj6_a4
    To see Jane Elliot 's brown eye blue eye study click here: https://youtu.be/jPZEJHJPwIw
    Kimberly Jones breaks down the economics for Black people in the US here: https://youtu.be/llci8MVh8J4.
    And lastly, an interesting article from a former self proclaimed "bastard cop": https://medium.com/@OfcrACab/confessions-of-a-former-bastard-cop-bb14d17bc759
    53 min
  • Episode 24 - Unapologetically ft. Noa Tia
    This week on #trialsandtransformations we catch up with our good Judy Noa Tia a Trans drag artist, seamstress & community organizer. In this interview we investigate the weavings that have made Noa into the self-made woman she is today. Tune in to her interviews with drag performers on her Instagram @theonlynoahphence. To look into the issues with in the lgbtq community check out YouTube influencer Kat Blaque
    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode 23: Quarantine Updates Part III
    On this week's episode of #trialsandtransformations we discuss patterns around fear and shame and the different emotions that arise during this time of self-retreat.
    We'd like to shout out BLK and Bold, a black family-owned company that offers coffee and tea and donates a portion of their proceeds to youth programs locally. For more info check out www.blkandbold.com
    49 min
  • Episode 22: Living in the Midlands ft. Alejandra Diemecke
    On this week's episode of #trialsandtransformations we tune in with our friend Alejandra Diemecke aka Ali who is an artist, educator, and storyteller. We discuss the contrasts of being multicultural, the hard work that goes into making a passion into a profession and the importance of balancing intuition and perseverance to create her life as a work of art. We recorded this episode before the outbreak of the pandemic in the U.S. and wanted to share some beauty amidst all the chaos.
    Follow Ali's music online at https://Facebook.com/lalloronamusic, https://theiliumworks.bandcamp.com Follow her on Instagram at https://Instagram.com/_lallorona_music
    Recommendations: The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin, SAY MORE podcast.
    1 hr 4 min

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A Podcast of two entrepreneur P.O.C. navigating the Trials and Transformations of growing up and sharing our woes and wellness tips as well as building community one conversation and contemplation at a time.