We Speak Freely

We Speak Freely

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We Speak Freely episodes

  • Colorism & Protective Styles Across Borders with Renike

    On this week’s episode, our host Saya’Ka chats with artist Renike. Renike is a Nigerian visual artist, who has a background in graphic design. Most of her works now focus on illustration & traditional art including watercolor, charcoal, and acrylic paintings. Today’s discussion revolves around colorism in Nigeria, the US, and online as well as the nostalgia and significance of protective styles and how Renike’s experience is transpired through her work.

    To see more of Renike and her work, find her on Instagram @iamrenike or visit her website: https://iamrenike.carbonmade.com


    Find us on Instagram! @weroamfreely

    Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities

    Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6

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    30 min
  • Healing & Giving Back with Jackie Liu

    On this week’s episode, our Host Saya’Ka chats with Artist and Founder Jackie Liu. Jackie is an acrylic painter from West Massachusetts and runs a non-profit called Colors of Care. “Colors of Care is a nonprofit organization that uses art to deliver love and support to those in emotional need. The organization creates and shares original coloring pages for free, aiming to evoke artistic creativity in individuals, and encourage the discovery of joy and positivity through art.”

    Jack Liu Instagram: instagram.com/jackieliuart

    Jackie Liu's Art: jackieliuart.com

    Colors of Care: https://www.colorsofcare.org/

    Find us on Instagram! instagram.com/weroamfreely

    Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate

    Feature your work on our podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBzVWLXxaQVc233MQPuj81tjIKN9fCuFyC8Zvtw3F4hMcTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname

    37 min
  • Self Reflection with Shahaadah Morell

    On this week’s episode, our host Saya’Ka catches up with Shahaadah Morell, who has showcased with WRF in our first virtual event back in November 2020. Shahaadah is a multidisciplinary visual artist who is often spiritually driven to create. Shahaadah’s artwork, mainly consisting of narrative self-portraits, reveals self-reflective themes, and encourages collective and generational healing. Today, the conversation revolves around self-reflection, learning through negativity, and growth.

    Shahaadah's Instagram: instagram.com/hadaahs_art

    Shahadaah's Art: https://msha.ke/haadahsart

    WRF Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely

    Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate

    Feature your work on our podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBzVWLXxaQVc233MQPuj81tjIKN9fCuFyC8Zvtw3F4hMcTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname

    54 min
  • Investing in Joy with Emanie & Librea

    In this episode, we wanted to share with you a workshop we did during our first virtual event in November 2020. A workshop on the topic of investing in joy. We know how much mental health correlates with not only art but every aspect of life. In this episode, Emanie White-Heard and Labrea Pringle, talk about investing in joy, imposter syndrome, and why and where holding ourselves back may stem from. This conversation is timeless but it’s even more relevant now because after all, we’ve been through in the past year, the past 4 years, the past generations, we need to make sure that we’re still investing in joy. I ask you to open up your mind a little bit, think about how these topics relate to you in your life today. There’s an activity at the beginning that you can take part in as you listen that is very grounding. 

    Thank you so much for listening to this week, I hope this episode brought you joy.

    Emanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanieantonette/

    Librea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloredcr8ive/

    Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely

    Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities

    Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6

    Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate

    Feature your work on our podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBzVWLXxaQVc233MQPuj81tjIKN9fCuFyC8Zvtw3F4hMcTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname


    42 min
  • The Art & Science of Branding with Sadae Williams

    In this week's episode, we wanted to share with you a marketing workshop we had back in November 2020 with marketing & branding expert Sadae Williams. In this episode, Sadae breaks down how to approach branding in a dynamic and effective way, why keywords and hashtags make a difference, and the importance of optimizing content depending on the platform you’re using.

    Sadae Williams' Instagram: instagram.com/sadaelasoul

    Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely

    Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate

    Feature your work on our podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBzVWLXxaQVc233MQPuj81tjIKN9fCuFyC8Zvtw3F4hMcTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname

    39 min
  • Meet 3 BIPOC Artists!

    In this week's episode, you'll get to meet 3 BIPOC artists including Emily Jimenez (@e.m.j.99), Melanie Audain (@meth.rar), and Cypress (@cyepress0cypher) that we've featured on our Artist Spotlight series on Instagram.


    Artist Spotlight Submission - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetKIXuZQzpYsrabTLfnq1HnlIKCoPgQge_o5SuEF9JVSY5Bg/viewform?usp=sf_link


    Find us on Instagram! @weroamfreely

    Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities

    Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6

    Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates: http://eepurl.com/g_Wsj9


    18 min
  • Finding Your Own Path ft. Shanelle

    On this week’s episode, our host Saya’Ka chats with their Sister-in-Law, Shanelle. Shanelle is a Hair Stylist, mom of 2, cosmetologist, and business owner based in Charlotte North Carolina. In today’s discussion, we’re talking about Shanelle’s not-so-straight path to get to where she is today, and the lessons learned along the way. Small disclaimer, you might hear some baby noises and background noises but that’s just the reality of being a boss mom! To see more of Shanelle, her work, or to book her services, find her on Instagram @shanelleh_ or visit her website: https://square.site/book/67J63B4E6KTWM/shanelle-h-charlotte-nc

    Find us on Instagram! @weroamfreely

    Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities

    Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely

    Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities

    Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6

    Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate

    Feature your work on our podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxBzVWLXxaQVc233MQPuj81tjIKN9fCuFyC8Zvtw3F4hMcTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

    Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname

    46 min
  • Taking a Break

    We're taking a break to record some dope content for you all! Email us at [email protected] to be an upcoming guest on the show or to submit your music for our podcast!

    Visit us on Instagram to see what we're up to in the meantime!

    See you in 2021 :)

    2 min
  • Triumph Through Quarantine ft. Luz & Courtney

    Luz & Courtney chat about staying sane during the pandemic as creatives. Luz handmakes her own everything from clothes to masks and has created an entire collection during the quarantine. She shoots her work mostly on film and has printed her photos on fabric. Courtney is only 17 and has found joy in skating during the quarantine. She talks about her journey having started skating in her backyard to skating in the streets and then finally feeling comfortable to go skating parks. She speaks on overcoming a concussion and getting on the board.

    Host

    Saya'Ka - @sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname

    Guests

    Luz - @luzmorenav

    Courtney - @ctbskates

    34 min

About We Speak Freely

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Our host Saya'ka unpacks the stories of uniquely talented BIPOC creatives, how they got to where they are, and overcoming the obstacles of being an artist. As we uncover the journey of our guests, we get to see things they don't tell us about growing up and the realities of chasing our dreams. Email us at [email protected] to become a guest on the podcast and share your story.