Sometimes You Need a Space to Breathe

Courageous Conversations

This episode was originally distributed through NC State University's Philanthropy Journal podcast, The Nonprofit Experience [https://pj.news.chass.ncsu.edu/2019/05/01/ep-25-courageous-conversations/], on May 1, 2019. Bethann James, Founder & CEO of Gemstone Professional Services Consultants, and public health professional and podcaster, Amarachi Anakaraonye, discuss the importance and challenges of presenting your authentic self.

Somewhere in the Grey

This episode was originally distributed through NC State University's Philanthropy Journal podcast, The Nonprofit Experience [https://pj.news.chass.ncsu.edu/2019/04/24/ep-24-somewhere-in-the-grey/], on April 24, 2019.  Digital storyteller, Amarachi Anakaraonye, and public health professional, Lydia Moges, discuss the ups and downs of nonprofit work; a life spent somewhere in the grey area.

What Happens When a Fragmented Whole Comes Undone?

The process of unlearning problematic behaviors and learning affirming ones, is a sojourn. In this series finale episode, I share my fragmented journey to wholeness through virtual therapy sessions with my therapist, Shanequa Anderson.To learn more about Shanequa's services, you can visit her website, https://www.shanequaanderson.com/ [https://www.shanequaanderson.com/].  Whether you are a seasoned subscriber or a first time listener, it has been my honor producing content for you. To stay tuned to my journey of fragmented wholeness, please visit my website, www.amarachia.com [www.amarachia.com].  Thank you for your support and happy listening! The Fragmented Whole is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and where ever else podcasts are available. For updates on the show, be sure to follow The Fragmented Whole on Instagram and Twitter @fragmentpodcast.

Choose You, Sis. Choose YOU.

In this episode I speak with two Black Women of Durham organizers, Rachel Singley and Brianna Hargrove-Kennedy, about their 10 tips for self and communal care: 1. Say no 2.Take a mental health day 3.Check-in with yourself 4. Five minutes of yoga or meditation 5. Have an organism 6. Aromatherapy  7. Breathe 8. Journal  9. Listen to your fav music or podcast 10. Get a massage  Founded in 2018, Black Women of Durham is an organization that facilitates spaces for Black Women to promote, discuss and expand upon all topics affecting Black women and the Black community in Durham, NC and beyond. Happy listening! The Fragmented Whole is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and where ever else podcasts are available. For updates on the show, be sure to follow The Fragmented Whole on Instagram and Twitter @fragmentpodcast.

Sometimes You Need a Space to Breathe

Founded in 2016, Blackspace is a digital makerspace based in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It offers Black and Brown youth a breathing space to manifest their dreams by any medium necessary.  In January 2019, I spoke with Mariah M., the Program Director and Slam Master for Blackspace Poetry, and Miranda Stephens, a BlackSpace Youth Artist.  In this episode, I speak with Mariah and Miranda about the significance of black and brown centric spaces for POCs and strategies of self care for artists of color. Happy listening!  The Fragmented Whole is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, and where ever else podcasts are available. For updates on the show, be sure to follow The Fragmented Whole on Instagram and Twitter @fragmentpodcast.