Interrupting Business As Usual

Just in time for Women's History month, this is the episode to get you together. In this episode, Nikki breaks down the critical need to interrupt your dependence on the labor of Black women, a phenomenon that became particularly evident after the 2024 election. This episode explores the historical and systemic reliance on Black women's labor and the ways in which Black women have been instrumenta...

This week, we're interrupting consumerism with none other than Aja Barber. Aja Barber is a writer and author of the book Consumed The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism . She's also a stylist and consultant whose work deals with the intersections of sustainability and the fashion landscape. Her work builds heavily on ideas behind privilege, wealth inequality,...

In this rousing episode, Nikki sits down with Joquina M. Reed, an educator, renowned consultant, advocate, and creator of Divesting from Anti-Blackness, to explore the intricate layers of anti-Blackness and its pervasive impact on society.⁣ ⁣ Joquina shares personal anecdotes, historical insights, and actionable strategies for divesting from whiteness and decoupling from anti-blackness.⁣ ⁣ From th...

In this compelling episode, we sit down with EbonyJanice, a free woman on a love journey and founder of the Free People Project and Emma's Legacy Foundation. ⁣ ⁣ EbonyJanice shares a little about her journey of becoming a first-generation interrupter, breaking free from societal norms, religious constraints, and patriarchal ideologies to embrace her true self.⁣ ⁣ Through candid exchanges with Nikk...

If you've ever struggled with keeping your resolutions or felt stuck in a cycle of unfulfilled promises, this is the episode for you.⁣ ⁣ This week, we explore 5 powerful strategies to help you prioritize your goals, break them down into manageable steps, and develop the discipline needed to see them through.⁣ ⁣ Learn how to anticipate obstacles, cultivate a freedom-facilitating mindset, and levera...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything, host Nikki does a deep dive into New Year's resolutions and why so many of us struggle to keep them.⁣ ⁣ With fascinating insights and data, Nikki explores the emotional journey of goal setting, the common pitfalls that lead to failure, and the specific dates when most people give up.⁣ ⁣ She offers practical advice on how to turn vague resolutions into ac...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything, we explore the true legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the radical and profound work that is often sanitized and misappropriated.⁣ ⁣ Nikki Blak passionately addresses the importance of resisting the anti-Black urge to flatten Dr. King's legacy into feel-good soundbites and, instead, embrace his entire message of systemic change, economic...

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the concept of ungovernability and why it is crucial for our collective liberation.  Join me to explore 6 actionable steps to create an ungovernable year, from clarifying your core values to celebrating small wins.  Learn how to cultivate solidarity, engage in direct action, and practice consistent self-reflection.  Whether you're a seasoned activist or...

"Ungovernability is going to get you free." Nikki Blak kicks off the Interrupting Everything Podcast by introducing the concept of ungovernability, emphasizing its importance and relevance in 2025. She explains that ungovernability involves refusing to comply with oppressive or unjust systems and norms, and highlight its role in challenging societal rules and institutions that perpetuate inequitie...