The Culture of You

S3E4 A Culture of Unapologetic Authenticity with Rachael Pinckney and Varsey Laurelle

This live conversation was recorded in August. Yes, that matters. Because by the time this video reaches you, all of us have already evolved. Growth be growing.In this episode, I’m joined by Varsey Laurelle and Rachael Pinckney of Columbus, Ohio for a real, unscripted conversation about becoming our favorite versions of ourselves; not the marketable kind, but the honest, embodied, still-unfolding kind.We dig into:-Self-care beyond the buzzwords-Unapologetic aging and earned wisdom-Mental health and identity-Entrepreneurship and creative leadership-Parenting, boundaries, and becoming-What it means to keep changing and let that be okaySomewhere in the middle, we joked that by the time this episode uploaded, we’d be completely different people. We were right. Still, the wisdom holds. The laughter holds. The honesty holds.This episode is irreverent, funny, tender, and expansive. Equal parts insight and wildcard energy. If you love conversations that feel like truth-telling with friends (and a mic), this one’s for you.👇🏾 Find Varsey Laurelle & Rachael Pinckney here:https://varseylaurelle.com/https://viragoconsultingllc.com/✨ Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of culture, healing, and becoming.

S3 E3 A Culture of Gratitude and Radical Surrender with Author, Lindsey Alice

Take some time and enjoy this vibrant conversation with Lindsey Alice; Author, Yogi, Mother, Wife, Poet, Professional, Creative. We discuss her new book F*ck It, Thankfully. In Lindsey's words, this book is not about fixing you, it's about freeing you.  Our conversation takes many turns around the emotional landscape of being committed to personal growth and shadow work, creating healthy boundaries, and choosing what does Right Relationship look like when friends and chosen family are not committed to growth. There is a lot of wisdom in this episode and in this book.  Have a seat. Drink your coffee. Do  a yoga meditation. And listen in as we unpack gratitude, surrender, and healing in this episode.  Find Lindsey Alice on her website https://lindseyalicewrites.com/. You can find all you need to connect with her in the ways that make sense.  Be gentle with yourselves and be gentle with each other!

A Culture of Creation, Curation, and Production of Black Art in Columbus, Ohio

This conversation is with some of the most talented, creative, rigorous, discipline, loving group of women. Qamil is the founder and CEO of SoulDope Entertainment amongst plenty of other things. Dear Ms. Stevi is a corporate baddie who is finding her niche is stepping forward as an incredible hostess, poetess, and event producer. Tiffany Mariie is a corporate administrative dream as well as a songstress and poetess and creator of creative and inclusive spaces.  This was an honor to spend this time with them. They are gifts and I can't wait for you to listen in and hear the real about the current landscape of Columbus, Ohio Black art, navigating public and forward facing fame and visibility, what does restoration look like, and healing. This was a soul searching quest of a podcast. If you are trying to juggle all the responsibilities and maintain sanity and joy while doing so...this is the podcast episode for you.  IG and YouTube Handles:  Qamil: @qamilsouldope  Dear Ms. Stevi: @dearmsstevi Tiffany Mariie: @iamtiffanymariie

A Culture of Pioneer Black Queer women in Activism and Advocacy

We are live recording Season 3 of the Culture of You at our beloved Zora's House. Take a look at this episode with three powerhouses in Columbus, Ohio; Erin Upchurch Hewitt (my wife), Letha Pugh, and Siobhan Nelson-Boyd. You don't have to look very far to find lots of information on each of these fantastic women. This is a wealth of stories that you don't want to miss. Enjoy!!

A Culture of Good Clean Fun With Leslie Battle

Leslie Battle is a pioneer in the local Columbus comedy scene. She is a mother, poet, veteran, culture curator, dreamer, storyteller, poet, wife, friend, and so much FUN! Enjoy this final episode of Season 2 talking about building community, marriage, relationships, connecting across difference, and all the random subtleties you can imagine. On March 20th, Leslie launches her own podcast with Jamie Campbell called 'As Yet'. You don't want to miss this episode. Relax your jawline and laugh a little with Leslie Battle.