Rethinking Freedom

Freedom starts with intention—and the systems we use to support it. In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we explore how clarity, consistency, and values-based habits create real freedom in our daily lives. This conversation focuses on using a simple, repeatable journaling system to set goals, track progress, and build momentum over time—without burnout or overwhelm. The discussion is anchored by...

This episode asks thoughtful questions about the intersections of belief, culture, history, and lived experience, and invites listeners to rethink how spirituality can be reclaimed in ways that are grounded, expansive, and life-affirming. 🎧 Watch & Listen: ▶️ YouTube: Rethinking Freedom Channel 📻 Radio: • KRGN 98.5 FM • KVBM 104.7 FM 🎙 Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and where...

📺 Rethinking Freedom – Episode #61 From Miseducation to Mastery: Reclaiming Black History to Shape the Future 🗓 Monday, December 22 | ⏰ 7:00 AM (CT) In Episode #61 of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with Freddie Taylor, CEO and founder of Urban Intellectuals, for a powerful conversation about history, identity, and liberation. At Urban Intellectuals, the mission is clear: emp...

Episode 60 Rethinking God: Christianity, Divinity, and the Search for Sacred Wholeness | Interview with Gilbert Richards In this powerful and reflective episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with Gilbert Richards for conversation that explores spirituality, faith, and the evolving search for divine connection. This episode asks thoughtful questions about the intersections...

Episode 58 of Rethinking Freedom drops Monday, December 1st at 7 AM! This week, I sit down with Judge Amber Givens, a trailblazing Texas jurist and Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, to discuss the history of Black judges in Texas, the barriers they face, and her upcoming suit against Dallas County. This conversation is bold, honest, and necessary for anyone who cares about justice, equity, and represen...

Rethinking Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, let’s tell the truth. The story we learned about Pilgrims and Native peoples sharing a peaceful feast leaves out the real history of the Wampanoag Nation, colonial violence, and the inequalities still faced by Indigenous communities today. In this video, Aya Fubara-Eneli breaks down: • The true origins of Thanksgiving • What happened to the Wampanoag, Nar...

This Thanksgiving, join Aya Fubara-Eneli and historian Dr. Travis T. Armstrong for a powerful, truth-telling conversation that challenges the mythology surrounding one of America's most beloved holidays. The story many of us learned about Pilgrims and Native peoples joining hands in harmony is incomplete—and in many ways, intentionally misleading. Behind the sanitized tale lies a deeper histo...

Episode 56 | Blueprint for a Vibrant Life ft. Jacqueline Napier What does it truly take to design—and live—a vibrant life? 🎙️ In this inspiring episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. sits down with Jacqueline Napier, an award-winning learning and development professional with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations grow, adapt, and thrive. From her ear...

In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we sit down with Dr. King Davis, Interim Superintendent of Killeen ISD and the lone finalist for Superintendent, to discuss the current state of the district, its strengths, opportunities for growth, and the shared responsibility we all hold in educating our children. Dr. Davis brings over 30 years of experience in public education and a consistent track reco...

Episode 54 | America in Free Fall: Democracy, Disenfranchisement, and the Voting Rights Act ft. Dr. Greg Carr Is American democracy in free fall? 🗳️ In this riveting episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. engages in a powerful conversation with Dr. Greg Carr, Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Howard University and one of the nation’s leading voices on history, law, and...

Early voting in Texas has already begun (October 13 – October 31, 2025).  Join host Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., along with distinguished guests Gwen Simmons and Camille Francis‑Howard, as we dive deep into each of the 17 propositions on the ballot—what they mean, how they may affect you and your community, and why your vote matters. ➡️ We break down the amendments in plain language and explore their i...

Episode 52 | Rethinking Freedom – The Youth Speak 🎙️ In this powerful and refreshing episode, the next generation takes the mic. Join host Aya Fubara Eneli as she sits down with three dynamic young voices — Dennis Tagoe, Cecilia Rabroker, and Mikaya Cannon — for an honest, heartfelt, and visionary conversation about what freedom, justice, and leadership mean from a youth perspective. From social p...

🎙️ Rethinking Freedom — Episode 50 In this milestone 50th episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli dives deep into one of the most urgent issues facing Texas families today — the fight for the future of public education. Joining Aya are two dynamic voices and champions for Texas students:  • Dawn Richardson, candidate for Texas House District 54, and  • Amelia Rabroker, candidate for T...

What if the world’s call to reset starts with you? In this high-energy episode of Rethinking Freedom, we spotlight the upcoming Quantum Leap (QL) workshop for youth leaders and break down the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80)—with a sharp focus on the Global South’s demands to reset finance, climate action, representation, and the rule of law. We connect the UN stage to real tools youn...

Episode 48: Empowering Teens with Vantonio Fraley, Founder of ImPossible Teen Club In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we sit down with Vantonio Fraley, the visionary founder of ImPossible Teen Club, an organization dedicated to empowering young people through health, education, and holistic well-being. Fraley shares the story behind ImPossible Teen Club and its unique mission inspired by the O...

Rethinking Freedom – Episode 47 The Global Arsenal of White Supremacy and How We Liberate Ourselves White supremacy is more than a local issue—it’s a global system of control rooted in colonialism, capitalism, religion, and culture. In this episode, Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. is joined by two powerful voices, Dr. Rodney L. Duckett and Adesoji Iginla, to expose this arsenal of oppression and share stra...

Texas is at the center of America’s battle over democracy, voting rights, and representation. In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with State Representative Jolanda Jones — attorney, activist, champion athlete, and unapologetic fighter for justice. Rep. Jones has energized Democrats across the country by boldly calling out voter suppression, redistricting abuses,...

What if beauty wasn’t vanity, but vitality? In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, Aya Fubara Eneli — attorney, mother, activist, and gardener — explores how perfume, skin care, and makeup can be reclaimed as ancient rituals of freedom, power, and presence. Rethinking Freedom – Episode 46 Reclaiming the Divine Feminine: Sacred Scents, Skin, and the Freedom to Be Your Best Self Unapologetically Acr...

Episode 44 | Hurricane Katrina, 20 Years Later: Race, Displacement & Lessons for Freedom | Verda Bell 📌 Description: Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, what have we truly learned? Who was displaced, who was left behind, and what does recovery mean for the Black community? In Episode 44 of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli sits down with Verda Bell — Veteran,...

Donald Trump’s second-term presidency is not simply a continuation of his earlier agenda — it is an escalation. Under the doctrine of “America First,” Trump has unleashed policies that reinforce white supremacy on a global scale: stripping life-saving aid from HIV-positive mothers in Uganda, imposing tariffs that collapsed factories in Lesotho, deporting Africans to countries they have never lived...

In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, we explore Malcolm X’s vision of Pan-Africanism—not as a distant ideal, but as a living, liberatory practice for our times. Joined by Dr. Michele E. Watkins, womanist theologian, scholar, and activist, we unpack how Malcolm’s spiritual pilgrimage and evolving global consciousness forged connections between the Civil Rights Movement, African liberatio...

Episode 41 – Who Gets Left Behind: Project 2025 and the MAGA Agenda to Dismantle Public Education In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we take a deep dive into the MAGA-aligned Project 2025 plan and its call to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. What would such a move mean for America’s students, families, and the very foundation of our democracy? We’ll explore:  • The historical roots...

In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, we take a hard look at gerrymandering—the modern political weapon designed to silence communities of color and block fair representation. Is Texas redistricting the new Jim Crow? We uncover the real agenda behind these maps and explore what YOU can do to fight back. 🗓️ Air Date: July 28, 2025, at 7 AM CST 📡 Where to Listen: KRGN 98.5 FM, KVBM 104.7...

Episode 39 – We Don’t Get to Sit This One Out: Sankofa, Schooling & the Struggle for Liberation Guest: Assata Moore, Founder of Black Math Genius 🔗 Learn more or contact her at: https://mooremathgeniuses.com What does it mean to say “we don’t get to sit this one out”—especially in an era where truth in education is under attack? In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, we are joined by...

EPISODE #38 | The Greatest Civil Rights Leader You’ve Never Heard Of – With Adesoji Iginla Before Rosa sat, before Thurgood argued, before Ruth dissented—Pauli Murray had already laid the groundwork. In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli is joined by writer and scholar Adesoji Iginla to uncover the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray—the non-binary Black legal trailblaz...