A Few Things

EP. 29 How to Love Your African Hair in a Eurocentric Society

If I asked how you feel about your hair, what would you say? Do you sigh at the thought of hair wash day?  It has been a 16 year journey of discovering my hair, what she likes and what works for her. I can confidently say that I love my hair unconditionally. In this episode I walk us through the journey of how to love your African hair when the world screams otherwise.  Also highlighted is a study that was done in the wake of the passing of the Crown Act in  2022. I hope by the time you are done,  you find a starting point on a recovery journey with your hair.    Sources  The CROWN Act: A jewel for combating racial discrimination in the workplace and classroom - https://www.epi.org/publication/crown-act/ [https://www.epi.org/publication/crown-act/] Dove Partners with LinkedIn in support of The CROWN Act to Help End Race-Based Hair Discrimination in the Workplace - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dove-partners-with-linkedin-in-support-of-the-crown-act-to-help-end-race-based-hair-discrimination-in-the-workplace-301748816.html [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dove-partners-with-linkedin-in-support-of-the-crown-act-to-help-end-race-based-hair-discrimination-in-the-workplace-301748816.html]   Recommended Media  Hair Love | Oscar®-Winning Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28] Hair Love By Matthew A. Cherry, Illustrated by Vashti Harrison - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/585658/hair-love-by-matthew-a-cherry-illustrated-by-vashti-harrison/ [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/585658/hair-love-by-matthew-a-cherry-illustrated-by-vashti-harrison/] Book: How To Love Your Fro by Paige Lewin - https://www.howtoloveyourafro.com/ [https://www.howtoloveyourafro.com/] Podcast: Texture Talks with Paige Lewin - https://www.texturetalks.com/about [https://www.texturetalks.com/about]   Follow Me On Social Media  Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/] Gatewall Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP. 28 How To Get Your Power Back After Experiencing Childhood Trauma

Someone told me a few years ago that no one was coming to save me. That was a foreign concept at that time but years later I have learned that the person we are waiting to save us is LITERALLY us.  If you experienced a ton of trauma, this episode is a nudge for you to get your power back and get on with your life’s assignment. I hope one you find what you need to be brave again.  For questions and feedback: You can reach out to me on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]  Social Media Follow me on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Follow our work instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP. 27 The Artist’s Way: How To Heal and Find Joy in Creativity Again

Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way showed up in my life when I literally couldn’t make any more excuses for why I was not doing creative work. My main struggle has been trusting that I have everything I need to begin and the anguish of creative stagnation was literally choking me.  I do not promise that this book will make all your creative dreams come true, but may be it will offer a place to start. For questions and feedback: You can reach out to me on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]  Buy The Book:  ThriftBooks - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-by-julia-cameron/248426/#edition=2583034&idiq=5437677 [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-by-julia-cameron/248426/#edition=2583034&idiq=5437677] Barnes and Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-artists-way-julia-cameron/1123638709 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-artists-way-julia-cameron/1123638709] Penguin Random House - https://www.penguinrandomhouseretail.com/book/?isbn=9780143129257 [https://www.penguinrandomhouseretail.com/book/?isbn=9780143129257]    Social Media Follow me on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Follow our work instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP.26 Leaving a Job to follow God's Vision with Creative Director, Amber Majors.

This episode was recorded on May 7th, 2024. I had just started A Few Things and as any podcaster would, I asked one of my friends to join me for an episode. Two years later, it is the episode I need in 2026. If you are contemplating stepping out on faith to walk in obedience, this episode is for you.  Amber Majors is an art director who walked away from a senior role in obedience to what she feels is a call by God to use art to build community and restore creative joy in adults, beyond working on creative projects for a myriad of clients. She walks us through the decision of abandoning comfort to embrace the wonder of a faith journey.   Contact Amber Majors You can find Amber Majors on her website - https://amberlatricecreative.com/about [https://amberlatricecreative.com/about]   For questions and feedback: You can reach out to me on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]    Social Media Follow me on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Follow our work instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/gatewallmedia/]

EP. 25 Navigating Spaces as a Black Immigrant

All immigrants are not perceived the same. Black Immigrants have to interrogate their identity in the face of the racial and class hierarchies in America. In navigating work, academic and social spaces, a Black Immigrant has to learn another language of how their blackness and ethnicity moves in these rooms. In this episode we look at how to navigate spaces as a Black Immigrant. Are you a black immigrant? I’d love to hear from you. - What has been your experience in navigating spaces as a black person and/or someone of your ethnicity?  Send me your story on helloafewthings@gmail.com [helloafewthings@gmail.com]    Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Listen Academic Asylum - https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4 [https://open.spotify.com/show/05lTnkxEgCHNHtNn6tkCm4] Read Check out my professional website - https://medrinenyambura.com/ [https://medrinenyambura.com/]