Rethinking Freedom

🎙 Rethinking Freedom | Episode: Why Every Family Should Have an Estate Plan 📍 Hosted by Aya Fubara Eneli | Managing Attorney, Ma’at Heritage Law Group 🌐 www.mhlaw.org In this essential episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli—an attorney, author, and legacy advocate—breaks down why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Whether you own a little or a lot, every family deserves th...

🎨 Episode 36: Creating Brave Spaces Through Art — Featuring Amelia Rabroker Rethinking Freedom with Aya Fubara Eneli In this powerful and inspiring episode, Aya sits down with Amelia Rabroker, Central Texas artist, educator, business owner, and activist. From her years in the classroom to launching the Tap Tap Art Bus and now leading The Art Space of Central Texas, Amelia shares her journey of us...

🎙️ Episode 35 – “Erasing Us: The War on Diversity, Freedom, and Truth” | Rethinking Freedom with Akeisha Johnson In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Aya Fubara Eneli is joined by advocate and strategist Akeisha Johnson to break down Project 2025—a radical, far-right blueprint backed by The Heritage Foundation that outlines plans to dismantle the federal government as we know it. From the targe...

What do we really know about Juneteenth? In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, host Aya Fubara Eneli is joined by Galveston native and historian Sam Collins III and Civil War expert Edward Cotham Jr., author of Juneteenth: The Story Behind the Celebration. Together, they explore the real history behind Juneteenth, challenge persistent myths, and examine how current U.S. politics are shap...

In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we meet Ruhamah Nyarko Ango — a passionate advocate for dyslexia awareness and a powerful voice for neurodiversity. Ruhamah is challenging traditional narratives and showing the world that dyslexia is not a limitation but a source of creativity and resilience. From being a 3-time finalist at the Ghana National Spelling Bee to becoming an author, diplomat, and...

🎧 Freedom in Routine: Building Summer Structure for Children and Families 📻 Airing at KRGN 98.5 FM, KVBM 104.7 FM at 7 AM CST | 🎥 YouTube Premiere @RethinkingFreedom In this powerful episode of Rethinking Freedom, Aya Fubara Eneli explores how freedom doesn’t mean chaos—it thrives in structure. As summer begins, many families face the challenge of maintaining balance, growth, and peace at home....

Kosisochukwu Toru Ebubechukwu Eneli, daughter of Ayayi and Kenechukwu Eneli, is a proud Spring 2025 graduate of Howard University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with minors in Political Science and Afro-American Studies. This fall, she will begin her legal studies at Harvard Law School, with a deep-rooted interest in government and public service. Kosisochu...

It's a family affair this week on Rethinking Freedom! We are joined on the podcast by the Fubara family as well as some of the children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren!  Soba Fubara-Abraham is a seasoned business development and investment expert with over 15 years of experience across sectors such as private equity, IT, finance, technology, manufacturing, travel, and hospitality....

Karen Louden is a passionate cultivator of life—on the land and in community. The daughter of a natural master gardener who could make life bloom from concrete, and the granddaughter of ancestors rooted in the Mississippi Delta, Texas soil, and Louisiana bayous, Karen came to embrace this rich legacy later in life. Today, she stands firmly in that heritage as an insurance professional, certified m...

There are elections going on right now in Texas, will you make you voice heard? This week we have the honor of speaking with the City of Killeen Mayor Protem, Jessica Gonzales, Willie Keller and JT Haun. These three have provided so much valuable insight to the conversation and you will not want to miss it! Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation. Your journey to freedom star...

How can a community effect change? In the wake of damaging bills being passed daily, we must be aware of real-time actions we can take to make our voices heard. Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation. Your journey to freedom starts here. Don't forget to follow Rethinking Freedom: LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/rethinkingfreedom Instagram-    / rethinkingfreedomwithaya  3....

This episode was so good we had to bring it back! Decolonizing the African Mind - Pathways to True Liberation Colonialism did not just take African land, it changed the way we think. Let's talk about it. We had the honor of having Obeng Darko on the podcast this week.   Join us as we explore the historical, cultural, and psychological barriers to true liberation for people of African descent...

Well behaved women rarely make history. On the last day of Women's History Month, we have the honor to share some of the incredible story of Lorraine Hansberry. As always, thank you to ‪@AdesojiSpeaksKnowledge‬ for co-hosting Women and Resistance! Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation. Your journey to freedom starts here. Don't forget to follow Rethinking Freedom:...

Well behaved women rarely make history. This month we are diving deep into the stories of women who refused to sit back and let circumstance dictate their lives. Today, we are starting with Billie Holiday. With the help of ‪@AdesojiSpeaksKnowledge‬ we are exploring the life of Billie Holiday. Also a big thank you to African Flair, to shop their looks -- https://africanflair.com/shop/?fbclid... Sha...

We are watching rights being challenged in real time and we must keep the conversation going.  This week we have the honor of having Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce with us. You may know Commissioner Boyce as being a champion for the African American community, but more recently he is being highlighted for dropping out of delivering the keynote speech at the Columbus VA's annual MLK event.  This...

Our hair, and outward appearance in general, plays such a big role in society. We see discrimination and the expression of micro aggressions play out everyday and we need to keep this conversation going.  We have Dr. Nicole Jenkins on the show sharing her research and wisdom surrounding the political, emotional and societal implications of natural hair.  Remember that Rethinking Freedom is a movem...

Let's talk about health. So many of us either ignore our health or don't take health seriously until there is an issue. Today on the podcast, we had the absolute honor of having  Dr. Nopoko share her experience and wisdom.  Dr. Nopoko is an alternative whole-body health expert and student of the famed healer Dr. Sebi.  Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation. Your j...

We are back again with a new topic and an amazing guest! This week we have  Gwen Jimmere   host of The Get Money Show with Gwen Jammer and creator of the Fix My Money Challenge. She is a trailblazer in finance and works to guide you to financial freedom and money mastery.  Be sure to follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegwenshow/ And to see what else Gwen is working on, visit: htt...

Veterans fought for us, it's time we fight for them. This week, we have Raphael on Rethinking Freedom to share his story and experience serving the nations veterans. Raphael Garcia is a servant leader, strategic thinker, and advocate for community development with over 11 years of leadership and management experience. He is a U.S. Army Veteran (former Army Engineer Officer) and former Managem...

Another day, another attempt to tear down the American school system. The department of education is in danger and vouchers are being introduced to funnel money to 'approved' private schools. There is so much to talk about and this week, we are joined by career educators who are seeing the education system change in real time. Share your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation...

Martin Luther King, Patrice Lumumba, Muhammad Ali, the TikTok ban,  and the impending deportations. Our rights are being challenged and now, more than ever, we need to reflect on the fight for our rights. We have Dr. Rodney Duckett and  @AdesojiSpeaksKnowledge   on the podcast, as repeat visitors, to share their wisdom with us. In this episode, we are remembering the journey taken by some historic...

New Episode Alert: Decolonizing the African Mind - Pathways to True Liberation Colonialism did not just take African land, it changed the way we think. Let's talk about it.  We had the honor of having Obeng Darko on the podcast this week.  Join us as we explore the historical, cultural, and psychological barriers to true liberation for people of African descent across the globe. This thought-...

How can we embrace freedom if we cannot embrace ourselves? This week on the podcast, we are talking about shedding shame. It is amazing what happens when we let go of that weight.  On the other side of shame is where we find the best version of ourselves. Join us weekly as we challenge what freedom means in our personal lives, in our finances, in our thoughts and in our communities. New episodes M...

Do you know what your purpose in life is?  If you are not yet clear on your purpose, it's time to get to work. The expectation that life should be easy is what get's us in trouble. Just like a seed need to grow and breakthrough the soil, we need to work and grow to walk in our purpose.  Don't forget to follow Rethinking Freedom: LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/rethinkingfreedom   Youtu...

How are you celebrating the holidays?  Whether you are celebrating Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah or another holiday, it is important to know the history of the celebration.  The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) Imani (Faith) Symbols of Kwanzaa: Kina...