Radical Acts Uncut

Finishing up the 2024 leg of their " Together We Might " comedy tour just one day before the US presidential election, attorneys Jasmine Burton and Elizabeth Booker Houston masterfully blend their legal expertise with stand-up comedy to tackle complex social issues, from healthcare reform to racial justice. The episode explores their unique paths to comedy -- Jasmine's journey coinciding with her...

Discover the impact of crafting meaningful narratives, even in the face of grief in this episode of Radical Acts Uncu t featuring an interview with my friend and colleague, Markette Sheppard , an Emmy Award-winning journalist, children’s book author , and podcast host.  As a gifted storyteller, she has dedicated her career to amplifying the voices and experiences that can positively impact humanit...

Do you have a longing to return home this holiday season? In a lead up to the holidays, Radical Acts Uncut host Jacqueline Lara goes back to her ancestral home of Uganda and explains why returning to the Motherland for African Americans is a Radical Act in and of itself.  We also hear from a listener who shares a very personal sobriety journey in this week's  Radical Report  crowdsourced segment....

After graduating from prestigious institutions like Smith College and Oxford University, Esi Kagale Agyeman Gillo faced the harsh reality of limited opportunities that aligned with her passion for international development. So, with all of the right credentials, skills and experience, she decided to start her own social enterprise with her husband, Peter. Their nonprofit is called DIFFvelopment ,...

In a sobering story of how one man’s experience with racial bias pushed him to the brink,   Anu Gupta , CEO of BE MORE with Anu and author of Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come From--and the Science-Backed Method to Unravel Them   shares how and why he stepped away from the ledge that nearly took his life to become a cultural bridge builder through his advocacy work. Anu Gupta is...

In this episode, we learn how actress and Tony award-nominated Broadway producer  Marjuan Canady transformed her early exposure to the arts into a powerful platform for change. Growing up in Washington D.C.'s vibrant cultural scene of the early 90s , Marjuan's journey toward opening the Canaday Foundation for the Arts showcases the intersection of entrepreneurship, artistic passion, and community...

Are you feeling thankful for days off during the holiday season? In this week's upload, we download why taking time to rest is a  Radical Act . We also hear from a listener who said goodbye to her 9-to-5 to take a chance on herself as an entrepreneur. If you would like to share your story for a future Radical Report about a life-changing moment that inspired you to take a leap of faith, then send...

Dive into a moving conversation with  Jaylen Black , an Atlanta-based activist and advocacy communications professional who is in the process of transforming her heartbreaking loss into purposeful action. After losing her close friend Paige Jenkins in a tragic murder, Jaylen channels her grief into amplifying voices for justice and equity. Having grown up in a predominantly Black county in Georgia...

Reclaim your joy with  Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts , author of 23 books including the recently released The Black Joy Playbook: 30 Days of Intentionally Reclaiming Your Delight . Featured on Good Morning America , the Playbook is a follow-up to her NAACP Image Award winning Black Joy: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration . “We have an ancestral mandate to hold—not just the pain an...

The owner of Spiritual Essence Yoga & Wellness Center , Dana A. Smith, is a self-proclaimed perfectionist in recovery. Listen to find out why she now believes that perfection is a myth. In this episode you’ll also hear Dana talk about why it’s important to love what you do and why she believes happiness should be non-negotiable in everyone’s lives. “I not only love sharing the practices that h...

Hi! I'm Jacqueline Lara, host of the new podcast, Radical Acts Uncut . It's a show about entrepreneurs, experts and creatives who discuss an unexpected life test that tried to take them out. On the show, I get them to share about how they found the faith and inner fight to conquer that challenge and thrive on the other side. Who am I? Well, I'm someone with faith and fight in me, too! I'm a creati...