Chitchat with Aliecat

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I reflect on my personal journey in youth development, how my purpose found me, and nuggets I have learned along the way. I also share more about a youth mentorship program I have been developing in Oakland with creative collaborators called Divine Radiance LIBRO.FM  Libro.fm makes it possible to buy audiobooks from 3,000+ independent bookstores around the...

In this Episode I talk about the messy process of surrender, what it can look like to stop and listen, and the importance of a solid break.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sekani, one of my oldest and dearest friends. We talked about creative risks, what reinvigorates us, and the power of believing in your vision even when others can’t see it. *Edit: I’ve been exploring the Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron with Black women and nonbinary folks* Sekani Chinelo Olafemi Radellant (SECHOLRA) is a...

In this episode I’m chatting with Daniel Aderaw Yeshiwas about the preservation of culture, food, and meaningful experiences. Daniel Aderaw Yeshiwas is a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for Ethiopian cuisine, culture, and equitable food sourcing. As the owner of Café Colucci and Brundo Spice Company, he has dedicated his career to bringing the rich flavors of Ethiopia to a wider audience whil...

In this episode of Chitchat of Aliecat I reflect on the past few years and the intentional hiatus of this podcast. I explore the concept of compromise and how it has showed up recently. We have a collective opportunity to reflect and do better for ourselves and each other.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the chance to chat with Mozell Ward again. We reflect on our journeys and how we navigate play, forgiveness, and worthiness

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I talk about the impacts of burnout and overall exhaustion. I share ways I make space for nourishment and what I’ve learned from past experiences. Bodacious Saloon is an arts & literary networking space happening 04/25 at 6pm at Third Eye Soul Kitchen in Oakland ✨

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I reflect on the concept of permission. The practices that allow for our expansion, care, and expression. I also share questions for y’all to ponder.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I have the honor of chatting with Raina J. León. She is a scholar creative, mother, and visual artist from Philadelphia (Lenni Lenape ancestral lands) Attunement for us is an expansive and elemental container for memory and so much more.

In this episode of Chitchat With Aliecat, I reflect on the practice of being present.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the fortune of chatting with Phaedra Tillery-Boughton. We talked about exploring creative passions while working 9-5 and the permission you give yourself to shine.

In this episode I share a grounding meditation. I invite you to make five minutes to breathe deeply & drop into your personal root system.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I chatted with London Pinkney about cultivation. London is a writer, editor, and educator. She is a fiction MFA candidate at San Francisco State University. Pinkney is also the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Ana. Her work can be read in various places, including Mirage #5 / Period[ical], Black Warrior Review’s Ugly Boyfriend, and OmniVerse. She’s fro...

In this episode of Chitchat With Aliecat I had the opportunity to reflect and celebrate with Ra. Within our gradation portals we looked back and the beginning of our academic journeys. Each lesson along the way came with challenges as well as blessings in disguise. Ra Malika Imhotep (Ra/They) is a Black feminist writer and performance artist from Atlanta, Georgia with a PhD in African Diaspora Stu...

In this episode of In this episode of Chitchat with Aiecat, I talk about belonging. What does it mean to feel like you belong? What does it look like to cultivate belonging and where do we hold space for that

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the privilege of having a beautiful conversation with Landon Smith. He is a father, poet, professor. Often in the Patrice Lumumba writing group or can be seen at Bandung Books beefing up his library. Landon is the author of the upcoming collection of poetry called No Bedtime Stories of Soil.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I had the honor of chopping it up with Daniel B. Summerhill. He is a poet, professor, husband, and father from Oakland. Currently Monterey County’s First Poet Laureate. We talked about how we navigate presence, exhaustion, achievement, and grief while acknowledging that we are all doing our best

In this episode of Chitchat With Aliecat I talk about how I navigate being overwhelmed & the impact of just pushing through.

In this episode of Chitchat With Aliecat, I reflect on the power of grace and self compassion. This is the two year anniversary of Chitchat With Aliecat. Each episode of this podcast expands on the impact of community care and intentional growth. Try a little tenderness!

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I have a rejuvenating conversation with Najee Robbins on Rest. She is a yoga teacher, educator, and the host of the upcoming podcast Protect Your Peace. We expand on the practices that nourish us and how we actively work to deprogram productivity.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I had a conversation with Meilani Clay. She is a lifelong learner, educator, and multidisciplinary writer born and raised in Oakland California. We explore our experiences with guilt, shame, and gaslighting. This exchange sheds light on the reality of how Black women do and don't feel valued. CW: Mentions suicidal ideation.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I had the pleasure of speaking with Darius Simpson. He is a writer, educator, performer, disruptor, and skilled living room dancer from Akron, Ohio. We talked about our beliefs concerning compartmentalism, movement work, and self care.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I reflect on the impact of self doubt & how I confront intrusive thoughts.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Haynes-Scott. She is a nurse, mother, and more recently an entrepreneur. We discuss how we navigate grief and loss. Our conversation highlights the lessons we’ve learned over the years and how our coping strategies have shifted in the last year.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I have the fortune of speaking with Bushmama Africa. She is an artist, healer, and priestess from East Oakland. Together we expand on how we shift our self talk and the value of honoring yourself daily