Young, Original & Black

We’re back for season 2! In this episode, I was honored to speak with bria royal, a quiet force. They’re a multidisciplinary creative whose work spans animation, visual effects, comix, zines, painting, and more. We talked about their journey to finding their voice as both an artist and activist simultaneously, what it means to heal radically, and why making the thing you really want to make can be hard, but so necessary.

Find bria:

on Instagram 

on Twitter

website

Pass it Forward Shoutouts:

Olivia Peace: Instagram and Twitter

Shakinah Starks: Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, I welcomed the very first guest of the show: Jason Ivy! He’s an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, activist and generally a lovely person. We talked about his background growing up in Chicago, studying neuroscience, what manifestation means to him, everything he’s got in the works and much more…

Find Jason:

on Instagram @thejasonivy

on Spotify Jason Ivy

Pass it Forward Shoutouts:

Ahsley Nosike @nosikelive

Sherrion @sherrionn

Eartha Slicc @earthaslicc

Follow Young, Original & Black:

on Instagram @alloriginalbyao

In this episode, I invited several creatives (friends and folks who I admire) to answer some questions about their quarantine experience. They give insight on changes to their creative process, what their self care is looking like, and the future they’re hoping for on the other side.

Many thanks to all the creatives who participated! Follow them on Instagram at their handles below:

Letesha Renee @_letesharenee

In this episode, I get into my background, my identity as a creative and how this show came to be! Remember to subscribe if you like what you hear. New episodes will be released every other Tuesday. + Follow me on Instagram for updates: @alloriginalbyao

Special thanks to Chris Bivins (@buddaflywolf_) and Jason Ivy (@thejasonivy) for the intro theme music.