Your Body Knows

On episode 30 of The Motif Podcast, LA-based portrait and lifestyle photographer, Amanda Lopez, opens up about her journey as a creative and how her Mexican-American roots influenced her work. Hosted by Shanetta McDonald, both she and Amanda hone in on the importance of asking for help, encouraging women of color to not be afraid to ask for what they need.

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In episode 29 of The Motif Podcast, award-winning expert in education, business development and plant-based living, Dr. Key Hallmon discusses the journey to discovering her purpose, and how her love for the Black community, shaped by her Mississippi upbringing, evolved into her founding The Village Market Atlanta, a marketplace experience premiering carefully selected diverse Black artisans, makers and service providers from across the country.

In conversation with host Shanetta McDonald, Dr. Key goes into depth about her inspiration and path creating The Village Market, reminding women of color of the power that comes from the strength of the mind and spirit. 

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Healer, artist and creative, Ellen Bowles reminds women of color to practice self-compassion and spiritual autonomy in their healing journey as an astrology and tarot reader, and ancestral healer. Listen to this week’s episode hosted by Shanetta McDonald and hear Ellen’s story as she opens up about her path to embracing her cultural identity, through understanding and accepting her ancestors. 

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Wellness entrepreneur, Kimberly Dillon, reminds women of color that their life is bigger than their work as a cannabis creative and founder of Frigg, a plant-based hair, beauty and wellness line. In episode 27 of The Motif Podcast, Kimberly opens up about everything from experiencing loss at an early age, to coming to terms with her intersectionality, and the trajectory of her non-traditional career path.

In her discussion with host Shanetta McDonald, Kimberly tells listeners about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry, the elevation that comes with vulnerability and asking for help, and even provides wisdom for women of color looking to start their own businesses.

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(Shop Frigg) https://www.getfrigg.com/
http://www.kimberlykaydillon.com/
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Singer and multi platinum song writer, Chikk, gets candid about her journey as an artist and path to self discovery while encouraging women of color to trust the God in them in this week’s episode of The Motif Podcast. From facing prejudice within music the industry and working with artists like Iggy Azalea and Chris Brown, to surviving a life threatening car accident, Chikk’s story is one filled with strength, perseverance, and unwavering faith. 

In conversation with host Shanetta McDonald, Chikk opens up about her spiritual journey and the multitude of ways it has saved her. Turning her pain, struggles, and words into art, she discusses the breakthroughs and evolution that comes with seeking therapy. 

Listen and get reaffirmed of your path, purpose and the role your spirituality plays in your evolution.

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Award winning actress, writer and author Iman Milner shares about her creative journey along with wisdom on expectations, growth, and acceptance, with us women of color in episode 25 of The Motif Podcast.

With host Shanetta McDonald, Iman discusses her experience growing up in Detroit, a predominately black world at the time, and the culture shock that came after leaving. She lets us into what it was like to grow up as a ‘broadway baby’ with artists as parents, and how that influenced her interest in the arts and her subsequent career in film.

Iman also opens up about her own personal healing journey in overcoming heartbreak and the rediscovery of self, and self-love.

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Holistic psychotherapist, writer, and healing advocate, Julia Child’s discusses both the vulnerability and power that comes with seeking help in addressing our traumas in this week’s episode of The Motif Podcast. In conversation with host Shanetta McDonald, Julia opens up about the impacts of her childhood experiences, including being a biracial woman in predominantly white surroundings, and how it shaped her purpose in supporting those with intersectional identities.

Together, the two unpack the endless possibilities of creativity, encouraging women of color to redefine what creativity expression means to their individual lives.

Julia leaves listeners with the hope that it’s possible to rewrite our own stories and the reminder that healing our mind, body, and soul is our birthright.

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Digital Creator, Kay Spence helps to remind women of color of their inner strength as a Toronto-based multi-Marketing maven and founder of Feeling Out Loud, a modern day movement created to uplift others through the power of arts. In conversation with host, Shanetta McDonald, Kay opens up about how her encouraging upbringing and interest in the arts shaped her interest in freedom of expression.

Kay’s story is also one filled with strength, perseverance and triumph as a three time cancer survivor. Listen in as she opens up about her journey to the other side, exemplifying resilience and the reminder that we are built to handle more than we think. 

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This episode marks the end of Season 1 of The Motif Podcast. Listen in as host Shanetta McDonald shares highlights from some of the season’s most impactful storytellers.

You’ll hear career advice from conscious creator, Jas Imani, tips on practicing self-care from Claudia Morales, founder of Social Justice Healing, reminders on listening to our intuition from licensed esthetician and owner of Natural Feeling Spa, Adina Diaz, an awakening on unlearning colonialism from Dr. Rocio Rosales Meza, self-acceptance and the value of stillness from creator, Maura Chanz, taking action towards your goals and ideas with VP of Fox Entertainment, Tulani Elisa, and self-empowerment and determination inspiration from Creative Strategist, Stephanie Quintana.

Thank you for your support and for joining this community. We can’t wait to share more with you. See you in two weeks for the launch of Season 2 of The Motif Podcast.

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Model, artist and entrepreneur, Paris Alexandra reminds women of color to live their purpose as co-founder of BK Yoga Club, a Black woman-owned body-positive yoga studio located in Brooklyn. Tune into this week’s episode as Paris and host Shanetta McDonald dive into the challenges of creating art, releasing attachment to results and how the power of staying true to your path and remembering your ‘why’ can help. 

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