Plot Twist, Please!

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Welcome to the land of the artsy and the home of the curious. Join me, Chamaya, and my talented, smart friends as we use pop culture to talk about fostering empathetic spaces, as well as how we take care of our neurodivergent brains and squishy hearts in the process.

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Plot Twist, Please!

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The Kanye Debate: Who Deserves Complexity? 26.07.2020 23:19

In this episode, I talk about Kanye West, the discussions surrounding his mental health, bipolar disorder, and the consequences of putting celebrities, particularly men, on pedestals.

Quirky, Sensitive, and Black 14.07.2020 26:05

In this episode, I talk about Minority Mental Health Month, the unique mental health struggles of black women, my personal mental health journey, and the systems that we need to change in order to support the wellness of black women. ***TW: European Colonization/Slavery, Rape, Mental Illness

Casting, Colorism, and Redefining Black Art feat. Myesha-Tiara McGarner (Part 2) 02.07.2020 53:28

Myesha-Tiara McGarner is back! She is an actress, the Artistic Director of Perceptions Theatre, and the host of MT's Corner with Myesha-Tiara. After making her film debut in "12 Years A Slave," she quickly gained traction in the Chicago theatre scene. Join us as we speak openly about racism in theatre/film and the kind of art we hope to see in the future. DONATE: www.perceptionstheatre.org/suppo...

Casting, Colorism, and Redefining Black Art feat. Myesha-Tiara McGarner 19.06.2020 48:28

Do you remember the day you realized you were black both onstage and offstage? I sure do, and I thought I'd bring a friend along to help tell that story. Meet Myesha, Artistic Director of Perceptions Theatre. Since art often imitates life, she's going to chat with us about her experiences being a black actor, director, content creator, and Artistic Director, as well as how that has shaped her arti...

Voiceover Work and Trusting Your Journey feat. Alaina Wis 18.05.2020 45:44

Welcome to the podcast! In this episode, I'm talking with actress, vocalist, dancer, and voiceover artist Alaina Wis about her professional journey from being a Disney Performer to being a thriving boss lady. She gives tips on how to get into the voiceover business and shares her perspective on what it's like to navigate business ownership with the uncertainty of following one's passions.