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I’m Your Neighbor: Aquila Kikora Franklin
Aquila Kikora Franklin grew up dancing at her mother’s studio in Atlanta. As a sensitive and emotional child, it was there that she found dance to be a safe outlet to channel her emotions. Her love of creative movement has taken her around the world as a performer and...
News Over Noise Ep. 7 – Overcoming Pride and Prejudice Through Persuasion
How do you respond when someone disagrees with you? If you’re like many Americans, you probably end the conversation and write them off. And who can blame you when debates are frequently framed as moralistic disputes between the righteous and the enemy? But what's the...
News Over Noise – Ep. 6: Trolling the News in an Attention Economy
Terms like trolls and butterfly attacks sound like something out of a childhood fable. Unfortunately, in the digital information landscape, these terms represent very real tactics that can have devastating effects on democracy. What are these bad-actors are trying to...
The Apologies Podcast
So, I'm making a thing... The "Apologies Podcast" is an experiment in collective healing. It’s an acknowledgement that we all have moments when we fail to show up as our highest selves. And, it’s a way for us to transform shame into connection. I invite you to listen...
I’m Your Neighbor: Terry Watson
"If you are unhappy with the way things are, especially if it's your neighborhood, be involved in your local politics some way somehow." Terry Watson is the founder of Strategies for Justice, a platform for people of color in law enforcement to engage their...
News Over Noise – Ep. 5: Social Media: Friend or Foe to the News Cycle?
Social media often gets a bad rap, but it plays an undeniably critical role in today’s media landscape. With younger people increasingly opting to get their information from platforms like TikTok instead of traditional news sources, its significance is only likely to...
News Over Noise – Ep. 4: The Danger of the `News Finds Me’ Mentality
Most of us get our information fed to us through our phones. Constant bombardment and easy access to headlines, video clips, and sound bites help create the illusion that we are well-informed about the goings-on of our world. But...are we? On this episode of News Over...
Medium: When Hallmark Got it Right
Check out my latest Medium piece for lessons from the Hallmark Channel (just trust me) about meaningful grief support.
News Over Noise – Ep. 3: What’s Missing From Economic News?
Thank you to Bob Frick, Navy Federal's corporate economist, for breaking down economic news in a way that makes sense to average folk like me. For tips on how to curate your news feed and make informed decisions about your finances, check out the latest episode of...
Grief and Special Days: Maintaining, Adapting, and Releasing Traditions
Are you struggling with how handle cherished traditions when your person isn’t there to share them? Or feeling unsure of how to communicate boundaries around your grief? Watch this Speaking Grief webinar, moderated by yours truly, for expert insight from Alesia K....