Episode 16 - Resisting Society's Impostions with Samuel Gonzalez

Final Episode - Season 1 Wrap-up with Sekou + Maxime

The year 2020 found the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc across the globe. Social injustice and the vulnerability of black life was center stage. The fate of the nation hung in the balance as political turmoil threatened democracy. The hosts of LMIM chronicle the stories of black men navigating this chaotic year from the beginning. Join Maxime and Sekou as they reflect on guest highlights, hard times, and their personal hopes for the future. They are pulling back the layers of black manhood. The podcast inspiration: anchor.fm/tnwid [https://achor.fm/tnwid] (Stephanie) Our Editor: journeygurlmagicproductions.com [https://journeygurlmagicproductions.com/] (Nikita) Our Theme music: juliandavisreid.com [https://www.juliandavisreid.com/] (Julian)

Episode 16 - Resisting Society's Impostions with Samuel Gonzalez

In this final interview of our inaugural season on Let Me Introduce Myself we talk to Samuel Gonzalez. They’re a brilliant, intuitive Afro Indigenous Mexican sibling doing important work. We talk about their gender resistance and the impositions placed on us by a society obsessed with conscripted gender roles. We delve into their witchiness and how it manifested. Samuel challenges what many seem to think is normal and hopes this journey leads them to finally retire and rest in the new year.

Episode 15 - Stepping into His Authentic Self with Steven Turner

Steve Turner discusses his love of the mind, being black, and faith in God. "It's better to be authentic than to be a copy of someone else. I’m not another anybody. That me-ness makes me different". Listen as this screenwriter, whiz kid, and history buff weaves a compelling story of his journey from being socially awkward to aligned with purpose. Check out his blog: Nine2-Go.com [http://Nine2-Go.com]

Episode 14 - Becoming an Adult with Mariel Kanene

Mariel shares his growth and what made him into the complex creative adult he is today. This Congolese-born brother is going through very familiar struggles that many of us can relate to when adulting. It’s his vulnerability and reflection that sets him apart and keeps him going. He gives us tales of political battles during school in Texas and a scary story of getting back from Tanzania at the beginning of the pandemic. Connect with him on his website: marielkanene.com [http://www.marielkanene.com/] to keep up with all the cool things he’s working on. He’s got a bunch he’ll be launching in 2021.

Episode 13 - The self-proclaimed, "Hood Theo Huxtable" with Kahlil Green

Kahlil comes from Arlington, TX and moved into academia in the DC area. He is pushing hard to make sure Black folks are no longer abused by the United States. He is outraged that this is still an issue. This recent author tells the story of the nuances of being a Black man in his book Stereotypes of the Black Male: Changing the Narrative for Misunderstood Black Males One Story at a Time [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stereotypes-of-the-black-male-kahlil-green/1136959499]. Also, this Phd student schools us on how social work can be seen through the lens of his passions hip-hop and spoken word. Check him out on instagram at @tsgriottmg [https://www.instagram.com/tsgriottmg/?hl=en]