A Few Things

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. 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]   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/]

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/]

EP. 24 Rewriting your Inner Voice and Dealing with Dark Thoughts

I am not sure about you, but the world feels very dark right now and if you struggle with dark thoughts, each day probably feels like a mental minefield.  In this episode, I share insights from my own personal experiences with dark thoughts, researchers who have linked child verbal abuse to adults who struggle with addiction, anxiety and self-harm tendencies. This episode shares how we can address the root of dark thoughts and practical ways to rewire our brains. There is a world where we have a healthy dialogue with our inner voice. To share your comments, feedback or personal experiences please send an email to info@gatewallmedia.com [info@gatewallmedia.com]  Sources Neuropsychology Coach Iveta Harris founder of Neuropsychology Coaching, who has a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, and is completing her PhD in Neuropsychology, specializing in the connection between the mind, body, and healing - http://neuropsychologycoach.com/ [http://neuropsychologycoach.com/]  As a neuroscientist, I’ve seen the impact of harsh words on children’s brains. We need to prevent childhood verbal abuse. https://theconversation.com/as-a-neuroscientist-ive-seen-the-impact-of-harsh-words-on-childrens-brains-we-need-to-prevent-childhood-verbal-abuse-255533 [https://theconversation.com/as-a-neuroscientist-ive-seen-the-impact-of-harsh-words-on-childrens-brains-we-need-to-prevent-childhood-verbal-abuse-255533] Verbal Abuse: Definition, Signs, Examples, & What to Do https://www.choosingtherapy.com/verbal-abuse/ [https://www.choosingtherapy.com/verbal-abuse/] The Neuroscience of Journaling: How Expressive Writing Transforms the Mind and Body - https://neuropsychologycoach.com/neuropsychology-coaching-blog/the-neuroscience-of-journaling-how-expressive-writing-transforms-the-mind-and-body [https://neuropsychologycoach.com/neuropsychology-coaching-blog/the-neuroscience-of-journaling-how-expressive-writing-transforms-the-mind-and-body]   Social Media Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/ [https://www.instagram.com/medrinenyambura/]  Follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura [https://www.facebook.com/medrinehnyambura]  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/]

EP. 23 Father Yourself First (Book Review) plus thoughts on growing in public

This episode focuses on fatherhood based on the book, Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves by Glen Henry. My goal was to offer a resource with positive guidelines to fatherhood after the previous episode. I speak on this topic as someone who is constantly looking for positive parenting examples to share with you so we can all have a chance at positive parenting experiences. Disclaimer: I am not a parent (yet 😊) so take everything I say with a tiny bit of salt. Sources Jackie Hill Perry Instagram post referenced on the episode - https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUWdE4kTHa/?img_index=1 [https://www.instagram.com/p/DVUWdE4kTHa/?img_index=1]   Book  Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves by Glen Henry Christian Connection - https://www.christianconnection.biz/product/9781400252558 [https://www.christianconnection.biz/product/9781400252558] Thriftbooks - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/father-yourself-first-everything-you-need-to-become-the-father-your-family-deserves/55138159/#edition=75322784&idiq=88502600 [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/father-yourself-first-everything-you-need-to-become-the-father-your-family-deserves/55138159/#edition=75322784&idiq=88502600] Christianbook - https://www.christianbook.com/father-yourself-everything-become-family-deserves/9781400253982/pd/132782EB [https://www.christianbook.com/father-yourself-everything-become-family-deserves/9781400253982/pd/132782EB] Watermark Christian Store - https://watermarkchristianstore.com/product/father-yourself-first/ [https://watermarkchristianstore.com/product/father-yourself-first/] 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/]