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In this week’s episode of What Happens In Between, I sit down with Courtney Lanctot, the founder of The Unpopular Black, a platform built to inspire and educate the Black community to adventure the American outdoors. Courtney’s work serves as both representation and a specific type of relatability for the Black American experience. Is it unpopular for us to seek out nature, or simply uncommon? Join us on today’s episode as we separate generalizations from the public perspective by Shifting Narratives x Black Adventuring. Topics Covered:  Feeling misaligned with everyone else’s peak joy Why don’t Black Americans seek adventuring?The distinction between outdoorsing, adventuring, and traveling The space Black Adventuring fills as a spiritual practice Courtney’s outdoor grief rituals mirrored by joy and gratitude Guest Info: Courtney Lanctot, the content creator behind The Unpopular Black, inspires Black people to get outside and explore wide open spaces across the nation with her platform. Her outdoor adventures have taken her from paddleboarding the Colorado River to witnessing the Aurora Borealis in the Alaskan sky. Connect with Courtney Lanctot on The Unpopular Black’s website and Instagram. Listen to Courtney’s We Been Out Here podcast, and check out The Adventure Directory here.  Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Full Description Is it possible to shift narratives and Black Americans the pleasure of adventuring? As the founder of The Unpopular Black, Courtney Lanctot enters outdoor spaces in support of joy and gratitude for the outdoor landscape to co-exist with Blackness. While grief for Black history does exist, it is also a reminder of a shifting perspective; finding sensory forms of freedom in natural spaces can exist, too. Courtney shows us that co-regulation can extend to the presence of non-human connections. Relatability is just as important as representation. So why don’t Black Americans seek adventuring, but travel overseas to outdoor destinations? The outdoors can both be a place for adventure and a spiritual refuge. Courtney started The Unpopular Black to inspire and educate the Black community to adventure the American outdoors. Can there be more than one way to perceive Black Adventure?  Courtney shows us that bringing curiosity to the stories that surround us is the first step toward inspiring significant change. Join us on today’s episode as we separate generalizations from the public perspective by Shifting Narratives x Black Adventuring. Is it possible to be both free from narrative and connected to your individual freedom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary Welcome to Season Three of What Happens in Between, which will focus on multiplicity and how we develop the rich, internal narratives of who we are. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Karyn Paige, a certified human design practitioner — and self-proclaimed late-blooming, daydreaming, indoor kid — who helps us be compassionate about our individuality. Personality traits can serve as containers for our layered identities. But are those containers what we mold ourselves into as a means for survival? Join us on today’s episode as we navigate individual alignment through the lens of human design, astrology, anti-oppression, and the intersectional experiences of women of color. Topics Covered: The need to shift into different identities for survival  Finding safety (and gifts) within neurodivergence How to carve space for Self in the world Being out of alignment and finding redirectionRejecting characteristics of oppressive systems The effects of bypassing a disability Three questions for our Seedling Round Full Description Our lives can only exist at their greatest capacity if there is compassion to accept all aspects of ourselves. As a Biracial x Partially Blind x Introvert, Karyn uses human design and astrology as tools for finding language for what she already knows within herself. Karyn helps us hold space and lean into full-bodied acceptance to not be dragged down by limitations. Is there a narrative in favor or against parts of your identity? How do you carve out space that is solely for you?  Don’t forget: You have an extreme amount of self-determination, self-agency, control, and options. Personality traits can serve as containers for our layered identities. But are those containers what we mold ourselves into as a means for survival? Individual experience can be supportive of the way you want to feel, interact, and move through the world.  Karyn, a Black woman in Human Design, shows us that choosing to have a fulfilling, enriching, life experience is validation. Period. Join us on today’s episode as we navigate individual alignment through the lens of human design, astrology, anti-oppression, and the intersectional experiences of Women of Color. Question of the Week: How do you support multiple aspects of yourself with balance and care? Guest Info: Connect with Karyn Paige on her Instagram, Website, and TikTok  Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

mercurial process of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for biweekly explorations of the layered thinking, feeling, and living process — where complexities come untied, yet aren’t seen as unhinged. Season 3’s focus is Multiplicity and how we develop the internal narratives of who we are. Tune in for conversations with practitioners, community builders, curators, and artists who are navigating themselves as another way to explore, question, and reclaim the world around them. Why is your specific lens a beautiful space to inhabit? crafting identity is a key element in nurturing the human experience. And the making of each episode.  Between every other Wednesday, starting February 7th, 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Athena discusses the best way to stay in touch while you wait for Season 3 and shares key takeaways from each episode. Listen to the private podcast HERE Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Shirin Eskandani, a certified life coach and alchemist, busts the myth about building your dream life. It’s easy to constantly look to the next big thing to finally make you feel fulfilled. But the truth is, satisfaction and fulfillment live in the present, in what’s happening now. Shirin helps us to reframe how we think about purpose, joy, and dreams. It’s not what you want or when you get there, it’s who you are being in this process of making your dream come true. Are you stressed? Are you anxious? Are you aligned with your values? Are you happy? Does what you’re doing bring you joy? Join us on today’s episode as we uncover the truth behind “happiness” and the steps to make it sustainable. All our lives we’re constantly looking to the next big thing to feel that sense of fulfillment. Fulfillment lives in the present in what’s happening now. Shirin helps us to reframe how we think about purpose and goal setting. It’s not what you want or when you get there, it’s who you are being in this process of making your dream come true. Are you stressed? Are you anxious? Are you aligned with your values? Are you happy? Does what you’re doing bring you joy? News flash: You get to live your dream life as you have your dream life! You think you’ll be happy when you find your partner; when you buy your dream home; when you get that promotion. But the goal post will keep moving, and you’ll get what you wanted and realize you still don’t feel joyful or fulfilled.  Shirin shows us the power of instead focusing on the person we are while we’re building our dream life. Join us on today’s episode as we uncover the truth behind happiness and the steps to make it sustainable. Question of the Week: How can I make this easier? Topics Covered: The advantages of group coaching versus individual coachingThe art of enjoying your journey instead of worrying about your destinationBusting the “dream life” mythPersonal growth and developmentHow the community can create a safe space for vulnerabilityEnjoying the moment life gives you Resources Mentioned: The Alchemy CollectiveWholeHeartedCoaching podcast Guest Info Connect with Shirin Eskandani on her Instagram and website.  Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where Rose J Percy, founder of Quni Community and Dear Soft Black Woman, goes beyond standard definitions of culture, faith, and religion. She has created a community for all to gather who live at the intersections of several identities and this did not happen on a whim or overnight. This happened through her, “vocational seasons,” as Rose would call it. Every season has the potential to change your vocation. Your reason, “why,” changes with the seasons of life and finding your purpose is not cut and dry. Part of having a vocation is listening to the direction and having an open mind to the answer. Rose J Percy has mastered taking a deep breath and asking, “What is God calling to me in this season?” Right now, her fulfillment comes from the Quni Community and her podcast, Dear Soft Black Woman, where she is able to talk to her community not on behalf of her community. Everyone is able to share their own experiences and foster friendships through vulnerability. Rose illustrates the person is made up of a plethora of different identities, and several we might not even be able to see. Join us on this week’s episode to discover how belonging to your community feels so much better than being needed by the community. Question of the Week: How many episodes of Smallville will I watch this week? Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: A deeper definition for vocation and how it relates to spiritual callingDifference between faith and religionDifference between being needed and belongingHow to grasp and release your understanding of DivinityCultivating a supportive community as a Black womanDifferent ways to express the multi-layered aspects of Blackness Resources Mentioned: Dear Soft Black Woman PodcastQuni Community InstagramQuni Website Guest Info Connect with Rose J Percy on her Twitter and website. Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we products of our environment? Or do we have ancestral gifts we can tap into? Is it possible to rewire our childhood predispositions? Juliana Luna, founder of Aluna Method, shows us how to trust our intuition as a way to open space for new narratives.  Luna’s story starts where her ancestors left off; it’s in her name and it’s in her nature. We learn her great grandmother was of the same mindset and daily practices when she receives her great grandmother’s ring, a memento traveling time and space to aid in Luna’s storytelling practices.  She encourages us to step out of the rigidness of society, let go of negative experiences, and make space for the soft stillness of peace. The Aluna Method provides a Lunar Map based in Yoruba tradition that’s guided humans for thousands of years on how to live in sync with their truth. When we refer back to the moon, we refer back to our mother’s womb–our sense of safety–and we learn what made us who we are today. Listen in for that defining moment when your past, present, and future become an ever-changing force revealing your truth and making it possible to inhabit a softer experience. Question of the Week: Whether to continue to nurture this work as my primary focus or if I should shift into something else? Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Lunar mappingTrusting your intuitionLive in sync with your truthOur need for a sense of safetyAncestral wisdom Resources Mentioned: PracticeAluna InstagramTeaching at Seagrape ApothecaryJuliana Luna Facebook Page Guest Info Connect with Juliana Luna on her Instagram and website. Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kacie Willis, founding Producer of Could Be Pretty Cool and You Heard Me Write, tells us her story behind sound design and how one unique experience can transform the trajectory of your career. During a specific sound design project, Kacie was struck by not what was being created but how it was being created; there was no hierarchy of work, no drama between technicians–everyone was passionate about the project and approached it as a team. They had FUN. Kacie’s perspective on collaborative art completely shifted and now that environment is accessible to everyone with her own production company, Could Be Pretty Cool.  When it comes to your work, who is your audience? Are they a part of your existing community or completely new members? What tactics do you use to attract new people into your world? How has the pandemic affected your work? With so many factors laced into art production, Kacie reveals strategic marketing for new audiences and relies heavily on honing her community of “1000 true fans.” And to top it off, Kacie delves into the inspiration behind her podcast, You Heard Me Write. With an abundance of free time or maybe just a spare 60 seconds, Kacie calls herself the social media comment warrior–the confidence to reply to a social media post with your own educated opinion without being argumentative. You Heard Me Write was born out of the power of anonymity and brought up by the Sound Up Accelerator Program. Listen in on the week’s episode for Kacie’s expertise in knowing the right time to pivot and bringing your community along for the ride. Question of the Week: How can I improve my active listening skills? Topics Covered: Organic connection within your communityMarketing strategy in attracting newcomersPivoting your career with societal curveballsBeing passionate and having fun in your work is a priority Turning a social media comment into an educational space Resources Mentioned: You Heard Me Write PodcastSound Up Accelerator ProgramBlack Podcast Festival May 28th Guest Info Connect with Kacie Willis on her Instagram and website. Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a Facebook group experience exponential growth overnight? How do you maintain a safe space with such a large growing audience? When do you start setting boundaries around work and your personal life? Founded in 2018, Delilah Antoinette created a Facebook group for Black women centered around self-care and healing practices. She created a safe space that otherwise did not exist for Black women. Women who gathered to learn more about meditation, yoga, crystals, and soon the group grew to 15,000 members. The pandemic doubled membership to 30,000 as everybody was experiencing loss, confusion, and searching for a safe space to heal. It became a retreat for even those who didn’t know any healing practices. And with growth, comes evolving discourse. Delilah maps out her techniques for keeping negativity at bay and putting encouragement and occasional tough love at the center. These tactics work within her community and also in her business practices. In this episode Delilah shares her secrets to trusting the right people, setting boundaries for a work-life balance, and owning her CEO mindset.  Question of the Week: What gifts am I overlooking that can bring in money to me? Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Creating an inclusive space in the wellness industryBeing the only Black person in healing spacesNavigating exponential growth over short periodsIntentionally curating community for businessHonoring boundaries as a spiritual business ownerHow to curate your network as an entrepreneur Resources Mentioned: Black Girl's Healing House WebsiteBlack Girl's Healing House Facebook Page | Facebook GroupBlack Girl's Healing House on Clubhouse Guest Info Connect with Delilah Antoinette on her Instagram and Facebook. Follow Us: InstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Summary:  Welcome to this week’s episode of What Happens in Between where we speak about the power of internal healing and spiritual growth and the impact it can have on your daily life with entrepreneurs, Harpinder Mann & Irene Lo, who are the co-creators and facilitators Womxn of Color Summit. How did this summit come to be? What impact is it making? Is it sustainable through time to keep making an impact on people’s lives? Athena unpacks what drives this organization, how it continues to resonate with its members, and ultimately what healing can look like for womxn of color in today’s society. Curious to learn more? Join us on this week’s episode to learn more as Harpinder and Irene redefine what wellness and healing can look like when it is accessible to all. Show Notes: How did this summit come to be? What impact is it making? Is it sustainable through time to keep making an impact on people’s lives? Athena unpacks what drives this organization, how it continues to resonate with its members, and ultimately what it means to be a womxn/woman of color in today’s society. Both Harpinder and Irene share a Marketing background and are entrepreneurs themselves in health and wellness. Harpinder is a Sikh-Buddhist Punjabi-American yoga and meditation teacher, while Irene is a Taiwianese-Canadian asana facilitator and intuitive tarot reader. Founded in 2020, Womxn of Color Summit is an equitable community organization focused on creating safe and inclusionary spaces for womxn/women-identifying and nonbinary people of color where they can share stories, build connections, and make impactful change. Their goal with the Womxn of Color Summit starts with copy: writing Womxn instead of Women. A more inclusive version of what it means to be a womxn/woman in today’s society. By changing the language associated with the goal, it changes the narrative into something people can believe in and take with them.  The Womxn of Color Summit has become a platform for folks to find commonalities, meet like-minded individuals, and give each other a voice in the crowd. The organization  has been so impactful on its community, the growth rate comes into question its sustainability. How can they fund the joy of healing? How can they keep this community alive for everyone to experience it and step into their full potential? Like most journeys, this one is not only worth the adventure, it’s worth the listen. Topics Covered: Spiritual growthWomen of colorEntrepreneurshipSustainabilitySocial Justice Guest Info Connect with Harpinder and Irene & the Womxn of Color Summit on their website, Instagram, and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Happens In Between is an exploration of the awkward middle phase of creating something beautiful. Join Athena for weekly installments to hear how folks are navigating the unsexy bits of the process. For season 2 our theme is Community! You'll hear from a range of people including entrepreneurs, artists, and creators who have reckoned with and redefined their personal and professional relationship to community. We're finally back babay! Merci mille fois for your patience as we reimagined the podcast and cultivated more fruitful content to give you. Join us every Wednesday for this season's new, and always nourishing, episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey hey! After 55 incredible, sumptuous, episodes, I have decided to take a break with the podcast. Moving forward the podcast will be seasonal, meaning I'll be dropping episodes in 12-15 episode chunks and then resting in a cycle. This is a much more sustainable model for me and it gives me the space to make sure each episode is extremely valuable for you as well. Thank you so much for being on the journey of What Happens In Between so far. I can't wait to share what I've been cooking up for the next season :] Much Love AS Connect on IG: @whathappensinbetween Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.