Interrupting Business As Usual

In this week's episode of "Interrupting Everything," host Nikki Blak challenges white women to rethink their approach to feminism and anti-racism work. Are you clinging to the idea of being 'good' in a violently oppressive system? Nikki explores deep-seated issues within white feminism and offers a compelling argument for why chasing goodness can actually slow down your work and prevent you from t...

In this eye-opening episode of "Interrupting Everything," host Nikki Blak highlights the often overlooked shortcomings of white feminism.  Discover how mainstream feminism has provided busy work for white women rather than a socio-political framework for true liberation, and learn what it takes to genuinely interrupt systems of oppression. Nikki, an artist, sociologist, and radical womanist, share...

In this week's episode of "Interrupting Everything," host Nikki Blak challenges well-meaning white feminists to move beyond the comfort of book clubs and into the realm of actionable activism. Nikki shares insights on the pitfalls of overconsumption and the importance of practice over perfection. She invites listeners to confront the immobilizing effects of white feminism and to embrace a sociopol...

In this episode of "Interrupting Everything," Nikki Blak breaks down the limitations of mainstream, white feminism and its impact on personal and collective liberation. She explores the societal programming that keeps progressive and liberal women and femmes stuck and offers insights into unlearning socialization and rewiring responses for clarity, courage, and community. Join Nikki as she shares...

This week, we're talking directly to liberal, feminist, white women. Host Nikki Blak challenges listeners to confront the uncomfortable truths about white womanhood in activism. Dive deep into the intersections of anti-oppression and real-life experiences as Nikki unpacks the performative nature of white feminism and offers actionable steps to become a genuine co-conspirator in the fight for colle...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything we talk about crashing out. Nikki defines the term, shares personal stories and insights on how to break the cycle of rehearsed urgency, explains the physiological gears that turn when you lose control, and gives you tools that will help to quit crashing out when a crisis strikes. With so many bad actors in so many different directions it's easy to get ov...

In true "Interrupting Everything" fashion, this week Nikki dives into the discourse surrounding burnout in activism, particularly within progressive circles. She challenges the notion that many allies are experiencing burnout and urges all of us to examine whether we are truly depleted or simply disconnected.   She critiques the lack of sustained effort and accountability among some activists, off...

In this thought-provoking episode of "Interrupting Everything," Nikki explores the complex and often misunderstood concept of community. With insights from sociology, community organizing, and personal experience, Nikki challenges the popular notions about what community is, what it isn't, unpacks the politics of preference and offers actionable steps to redefine your understanding of community, m...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything, Nikki sits down with her good friend, artist, educator, and poet Def Sound to talk about interrupting isolation and individualism.  It all starts with us and how we interrupt the settler colonial culture of isolation. Listen to hear about: The importance of community, relationships, and collective action in combating isolation and individualism. The bene...

Moderation may feel safe, but it keeps systemic and social injustice on life support. In this blazing solo riff, Nikki argues that to land on the  right  side of history you must be willing to go all the way to the root of injustice — because oppression itself is already extreme. She dismantles the myth of "reasonable reforms," reminds you how Dr. King called out the white moderate who "agrees wit...

ICE raids aren't random news items—they're state-sanctioned acts of racialized violence that can hit your block without warning. It's well past time to prepare. In this episode, Nikki helps you cut through the panic, guiding you from "What do I do?"  to  automatic solidarity in under 30 minutes. You'll learn: Why it's critical for us to prepare ahead of time. The issue with "causes" and how collec...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything, Nikki goes deeper into the concept of manifestation, with a particular focus on its role in collective liberation.  Nikki stresses the importance of manifestation as a tool for historically marginalized and oppressed communities, particularly Black women, to rewrite freedom-obstructing beliefs and challenge systemic oppression.  She critiques the predomi...

In this week's episode, Nikki talks about one of her favorite topics -- manifestation. Manifestation isn't "woo-woo." It's actually very Black. And it has world-changing potential. In this episode, Nikki confronts the prevailing dominance of whiteness in the realm of imagination, unveiling how manifestation can be a powerful force for collective liberation and social justice.  Join her as she reve...

In this week's episode, Nikki talks with ADHD coach Lily Tsui about how to actually help people. Most of us like to think of ourselves as "helpers." But is your "help" actually causing harm? Lily and I deep dive into how helping -- especially in the ways we've been taught to -- is not always good. This is a much needed discussion that centers around the concept of helping and gift-giving, challeng...

In this insightful episode of Interrupting Everything Nikki breaks down the often-overlooked connection between activism and the nervous system. Discover why activism can feel daunting and draining, and learn practical strategies to regulate your nervous system for sustainable engagement. Nikki shares insights on how social risks are perceived as life-threatening by our bodies, and offer 3 transfo...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything Nikki reintroduces herself as an artist, driven to anti-racism and anti-oppression work by a desire to shape the world that shapes her art. She teaches how to weave activism into art and everyday life and how the two are inextricably linked. In this episode you'll learn: How the burden placed on Black people to end racial injustice is a byproduct of the c...

This week's episode is teaching you to THRIVE without formal DEI programs.  Tune in today to be among the first to learn the THRIVE method, a new framework created just for this episode. You'll also learn: How to prevent burnout in activism. The one surprising missing ingredient in our social justice movements that stalls our progress before we even start. 10 ways to impliment THRIVE, starting tod...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything we talk about how DEI looks without "official" support. There is growing confusion about advocating for equity in professional spaces without internal support. Nikki lets you know how practices that help build and support out of the workplace also work WITHIN the workplace. Our over-reliance on formal curation of DEI was never the way. The path towards li...

We're back with another episode of Interrupting Everything! Today we talk about "work". Yes THE "work". I name the 10 tools you need to continue your anti-racism and social justice work in post-DEI United States. DEI was never the end goal, just the starting point of a larger plan for our liberation. The United States has turned away from DEI in a foolish attempt to harm Black people. But that doe...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything we talk activism! We'll be taking a deep dive into the mindset required to finally realize our dream of liberation. You'll learn how the pursuit of equity is a daily activity, not isolated acts of "charity". Nikki also teaches about unique activism archetypes and how they look in practice. If you feel called out it's only because we believe in your abilit...

In this thought-provoking episode of Interrupting Everything, host Nikki sits down with Thea Monyeé, a renowned artist, mama, and Eco-Womanist, to explore the transformative power of joy-centered living.  Amidst the chaos and challenges of modern life, Thea Monyeé shares her insights on how to harness the healing power of ungovernability, mind your own business, and create a life filled with true...

In this engaging episode of "Interrupting Everything," Nikki explores the important issue of despair among activists and provides practical strategies for overcoming it. Tune in to discover how to combat feelings of despair, regain a sense of possibility, and develop resilience for sustained activism. You'll learn: The impact of despair How to recognize your place in activism How to sustain your a...

In this episode, we're addressing the pervasive epidemic of despair and closely examining the emotional and psychological toll of ongoing social injustices and the challenges activists face. We conduct a thorough "despair check," identifying various emotional, physical, and social symptoms associated with despair.  You'll learn about: The transition from a hopeful period, marked by events like Oba...

In this special celebratory episode of The Interrupting Everything podcast, we mark a significant milestone—surpassing 1,000 downloads in just 7 weeks! Join us as we reflect on this incredible journey, discuss how to create resilience, and uncover the importance of celebrating every step along the way. Nikki reflects on a journey through uncertainty, a heartbreaking loss, and academic pressures, a...

In this episode, Nikki gives you a detailed, step-by-step plan to equip you to care for yourself in a crisis. She breaks down the importance of self-care, underscoring the need to address mental, emotional, and spiritual health and outlines several strategies for self-preservation with an emphasis on community care. Tune in to learn:   The one thing you're skipping over that keeps you from making...