Mx It Up

Building Our Own Worlds with Dr. AJ Christian, Claudia Alick, & Erin Michelle Washington

In July 2024, Mx It Up brought together a panel of successful QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) entrepreneurs who have launched their creative enterprises. This engaging session delved into their unique journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the strategies they've employed to achieve success in the creative industry. Our panelists shared their personal stories and offered invaluable tips and practical advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're in the early stages of brainstorming your business idea or ready to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, we hope this episode will provide you with some insights and tools needed to turn your creative vision into reality. Panelists Dr. Aymar Jean Christian, Co-Founder, OTV | Open Television [https://www.weareo.tv/] Claudia Alick, Founding Executive Producer, Calling Up Justice! [https://callingupjustice.com/] Erin Michelle Washington, Founder, SoulCenter [https://soulc.org/] Resources * Dis/Rep Workshop [https://www.disrepworkshop.org/] * EarlyWords [https://earlywords.io/entries/2024-11-25?tzo=360] * Accessibility Check-In [https://callingupjustice.com/accessibility-check-in/] * Relationship Repair Clause [https://callingupjustice.com/relationship-repair-clause/] * Brave Space Agreements [https://www.weareo.tv/engagement/bravespaceagreements] * Opportunity Share [https://callingupjustice.com/opportunity-share] * Gusto [https://gusto.com/] * Wave [https://www.waveapps.com/] * Pruitt Prep CPA [https://pruittprepcpa.com/] * Mercury [https://mercury.com/] * ToDoIst [https://todoist.com/] * Calendly [https://calendly.com/]

We are the Waymakers with Erin Michelle Washington

For our Season 2 Finale, we are joined by creative, scholar, and waymaker, Erin Michelle Washington. We chat about what it means to be a waymaker, creative entrepreneurship, and crafting community-based spaces. Weekly Action Items * Connect with ⁠⁠Erin [https://www.erinmichellewashington.com/]. * Learn more are SoulCenter⁠ [https://soulc.org/]. * Learn more about FreshGreens Market [https://freshgreensmarket.com/]. * Learn more about Clarke Street Fund [https://www.clarkestreetfund.com/]. * Demand a ⁠ceasefire in Gaza now [https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/take-action/#act-now]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Make sure you're ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registered to vote [https://vote.gov/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. * Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxituppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mxituppod/] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxjoeyreyes [https://www.instagram.com/mxjoeyreyes/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Expanding Our Collective Imagination with Patrica Garza

This week we are joined by producer, advocate, educator, and facilitator, Patricia Garza. We chat about their role as Producer and Director of Programs at Los Angeles Performance Practice, what it means to support multidisciplinary artists and work, and the tremendous impact of Diane Rodriguez on Latine theatre. Weekly Action Items * ⁠⁠Connect with ⁠Patricia [https://www.patriciagarza.net/about] and ⁠Los Angeles Performance Practice [https://performancepractice.la/]. * Demand a ⁠ceasefire in Gaza now [https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/take-action/#act-now]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Make sure you're ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registered to vote [https://vote.gov/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. * Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxituppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mxituppod/] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxjoeyreyes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mxjoeyreyes/].

Breaking The Binary with George Strus

This week we are joined by the Founder and Artistic Director of Breaking the Binary Theatre, George Strus. We chat about the joy of developing new work, their transition from performer to producer, and what it means to build community for transgender, nonbinary, and Two Spirt+ (TNB2S+) artists. Weekly Action Items * ⁠⁠Connect with George [https://georgestrus.com/] and Breaking The Binary Theatre [https://www.btb-nyc.com/]. * Get your tickets to ⁠see First Floor Theatre's production of PRO-AM [https://www.firstfloortheater.com/pro-am] playing at The Den Theatre through June 15, 2024. * Demand a ⁠ceasefire in Gaza now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/take-action/#act-now].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Make sure you're ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registered to vote⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://vote.gov/]. * Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxituppod [https://www.instagram.com/mxituppod/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxjoeyreyes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mxjoeyreyes/].

Building Worlds with Sivan Battat

This week we are joined by theatre artist and community organizer, Sivan Battat. We chat about their love for developing new work, her multicultural upbringing in Connecticut, and building bridges between cultural and justice work for our collective liberation. Weekly Action Items * ⁠Connect with Sivan [https://www.sivanbattat.com/]. * Get your tickets to see PROBLEMS BETWEEN SISTERS [https://www.studiotheatre.org/plays/play-detail/2023-2024-problems-between-sisters] at ⁠Studio Theatre. * Demand a ⁠ceasefire now⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/take-action/#act-now].⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Make sure you're ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠registered to vote [https://vote.gov/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. * Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxituppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mxituppod/] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mxjoeyreyes [https://www.instagram.com/mxjoeyreyes/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.