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In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I reflect on my personal journey in youth development, how my purpose found me, and nuggets I have learned along the way. I also share more about a youth mentorship program I have been developing in Oakland with creative collaborators called Divine Radiance LIBRO.FM  Libro.fm makes it possible to buy audiobooks from 3,000+ independent bookstores around the world. As a Social Purpose Corporation, Libro.fm shares the profit from each purchase with local bookstores, giving customers the power to keep money within their local economies. libro.fm Discount code: ALIECAT  SISTAH SCIFI  Founded by Isis Asare, Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black mysticism, science fiction noir, and traditional voodoo; casting spells to uplift literature written by Black and Indigenous authors. https://sistahscifi.com/aliejjones  Discount Code: ALIEJJONES

In this Episode I talk about the messy process of surrender, what it can look like to stop and listen, and the importance of a solid break.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sekani, one of my oldest and dearest friends. We talked about creative risks, what reinvigorates us, and the power of believing in your vision even when others can’t see it. *Edit: I’ve been exploring the Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron with Black women and nonbinary folks* Sekani Chinelo Olafemi Radellant (SECHOLRA) is a multidisciplinary creator from New York, NY, & raised in Fresno, California, living in both cities throughout his adult life as a fashion stylist. His near decade of experience in this industry is consistently shown in his art through the choice of materials, aesthetics, and attention to detail. https://www.secholra.com/about Follow Chitchat with Aliecat on Instagram

In this episode I’m chatting with Daniel Aderaw Yeshiwas about the preservation of culture, food, and meaningful experiences. Daniel Aderaw Yeshiwas is a passionate entrepreneur and advocate for Ethiopian cuisine, culture, and equitable food sourcing. As the owner of Café Colucci and Brundo Spice Company, he has dedicated his career to bringing the rich flavors of Ethiopia to a wider audience while supporting sustainable farming and direct trade with Ethiopian producers. With a deep commitment to community engagement, Daniel has led initiatives that uplift Black-owned businesses, culinary traditions, and food equity both locally and abroad. His work blends hospitality, cultural preservation, and business innovation, making him a leader in the Ethiopian food industry. Photographer Clay Williams

In this episode of Chitchat of Aliecat I reflect on the past few years and the intentional hiatus of this podcast. I explore the concept of compromise and how it has showed up recently. We have a collective opportunity to reflect and do better for ourselves and each other.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the chance to chat with Mozell Ward again. We reflect on our journeys and how we navigate play, forgiveness, and worthiness

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I talk about the impacts of burnout and overall exhaustion. I share ways I make space for nourishment and what I’ve learned from past experiences. Bodacious Saloon is an arts & literary networking space happening 04/25 at 6pm at Third Eye Soul Kitchen in Oakland ✨

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I reflect on the concept of permission. The practices that allow for our expansion, care, and expression. I also share questions for y’all to ponder.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I have the honor of chatting with Raina J. León. She is a scholar creative, mother, and visual artist from Philadelphia (Lenni Lenape ancestral lands) Attunement for us is an expansive and elemental container for memory and so much more.

In this episode of Chitchat With Aliecat, I reflect on the practice of being present.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat, I had the fortune of chatting with Phaedra Tillery-Boughton. We talked about exploring creative passions while working 9-5 and the permission you give yourself to shine.

In this episode I share a grounding meditation. I invite you to make five minutes to breathe deeply & drop into your personal root system.

In this episode of Chitchat with Aliecat I chatted with London Pinkney about cultivation. London is a writer, editor, and educator. She is a fiction MFA candidate at San Francisco State University. Pinkney is also the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Ana. Her work can be read in various places, including Mirage #5 / Period[ical], Black Warrior Review’s Ugly Boyfriend, and OmniVerse. She’s from the Los Angeles area.

In this episode of Chitchat With Aliecat I had the opportunity to reflect and celebrate with Ra. Within our gradation portals we looked back and the beginning of our academic journeys. Each lesson along the way came with challenges as well as blessings in disguise. Ra Malika Imhotep (Ra/They) is a Black feminist writer and performance artist from Atlanta, Georgia with a PhD in African Diaspora Studies and New Media Studies from UC, Berkeley. As a scholar and cultural worker, Ra is invested in exploring relationships between queer Black femininities, Black vernacular cultures, and the performance of labor. As a steward of Black Studies and Black feminist thought, Ra dreams, organizes, and facilitates spaces of critical reflection and embodied spiritual-political education. Ra is co-author of The Black Feminist Study Theory Atlas and their debut poetry collection gossypiin was published by Red Hen Press, April 12 2022. ramalikaimhotep.com

In this episode of In this episode of Chitchat with Aiecat, I talk about belonging. What does it mean to feel like you belong? What does it look like to cultivate belonging and where do we hold space for that