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The BIG WE: a Black joy-spreading, afrofuturist-visioning, real-talk food-for-your soul pop culture podcast. Big Laughs. Big Love. Big Joy. Big Dreams. Big WE!
On the final episode of the season, Anasa has a full circle moment with Rha Goddess as they talk all about the film, The Color Purple. This week's POP3 covers; Ruth Simmons' new book, "Up Home", Nnedi Okorafor's new duology, "Shadow Speaks" and "Like Thunder", and the new film everyone is raving about, "American Fiction" In coming soon, we tease Ava Duvarney's upcoming masterpiece, "Origin". Thanks for everything, see you on Season 6. xoxoxoxo.
Season 5 Episode 7- The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta
🎉 Welcome to "The Big We Podcast," Season 5, Episode 7, The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta. 🌟 Join your enthusiastic host, Dr. Nandi Marshall , as she shares her exhilarating experiences and deep insights after a whirlwind tour of five cities in six days. This episode is extra special as Nandi gets candid about her recent Family Fantasy Extravaganza and dives deep into the joys and values of family traditions with her beloved sister. 🏡
Nandi's journey this episode is packed with laughter, revelations, and heartfelt conversations. From discussing the latest in music and literature to exploring the nuances of black culture and family dynamics, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and fun! 📚🎵
Top 5 Key Takeaways:
- Family Bonding and Traditions: Nandi's recount of her Family Fantasy Extravaganza highlights the importance of family bonding and creating unique traditions. 🎉👨👩👧👦
- Cultural Appreciation: The episode delves into the appreciation of black culture, music, and literature, celebrating its richness and diversity. 🎭🎶
- Health and Well-being: Nandi’s sister shares insights into public health and the significance of mental and physical well-being, especially in the context of black communities. 🍏💪
- Music and Artistry: The episode pays homage to various artists, including a detailed discussion on Andre 3000's new album and Leslie Odom Jr.'s impact. 🌟🎤
- Empowerment Through Awareness: The podcast emphasizes empowering listeners by raising awareness about issues impacting the black community and beyond. ✊🌍
📌 Don't forget to check out the promotion for "Not Another Church Movie" featuring Kevin Daniels and a stellar cast.
We are a collective of creative, hopeful risk-takers shaping culture through creativity and strategy. Our innovative high-impact media company, foundation, and investment fund are revolutionizing how inspiration becomes transformation. 💡🚀
Our Mission:
We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈
What We Do:
We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟
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🎧🌟 Welcome to The Big We Podcast Season 5, Episode 6 - "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" hosted by Anasa 🎙️. In this insightful episode, our host Anasa is joined by the dynamic Princeton James to explore a range of captivating topics.
📺 In this episode, witness a compelling dialogue on Bass Reeves' character in "Lawman Bass Reeves," his time as an enslaved person during the Civil War, and the depth of his character built around family values. The episode also delves into the nuances of leadership, the importance of emotional safety at the workplace, and how personal growth intertwines with professional roles.
🌱🌟 Discover insights on how true abundance extends beyond financial stability to include peace, love, and community. Join us in this journey of exploring leadership, personal growth, and the art of maintaining healthy relationships in professional settings.
🎭 Key discussion points include:
- Puerto Rico and Arts Conference: Anasa shares experiences from a recent trip to Puerto Rico and reflections on a grantmakers in the Arts conference, highlighting mentor Claudine Brown.
- TV Show 'Lawman Bass Reeves' Analysis: Dive into an in-depth discussion about the show "Lawman Bass Reeves," with a focus on the protagonist's integrity and the show’s impactful storytelling.
- 'Young Love' and 'Black Cake': Anasa's admiration for the TV show "Young Love" and the book "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson, now a Hulu series, showcasing the diversity in media.
- 'Reservation Dogs' and Indigenous Representation: Emphasizing the importance of supporting Indigenous stories in media, particularly in the series "Reservation Dogs."
- Leadership and Emotional Wellness: A conversation about the complexities of leadership, emotional wellness, abundance in professional settings, and the challenges of maintaining healthy professional relationships.
📌 Don't forget to check out the promotion for "Not Another Church Movie" featuring Kevin Daniels and a stellar cast.
We are a collective of creative, hopeful risk-takers shaping culture through creativity and strategy. Our innovative high-impact media company, foundation, and investment fund are revolutionizing how inspiration becomes transformation. 💡🚀
Our Mission:
We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈💖
What We Do:
We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟
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Join us in Season 5, Episode 5 of "The BIG We Podcast," where we dive deep into the realms of cultural identity, the impact of African-American culture globally, and the power of storytelling in activism 🗣️🌐. In this enriching episode, Anasa and Chike share their personal journeys and insights on a range of topics including the role of art in connecting diverse black experiences, the
significance of Kehinde Wiley's work, and the vision behind the Mansa streaming platform 🎨🖌️.
Key Topics Covered:
- Personal Reflections on Black and Female Identity 👤🎉
- Kehinde Wiley's Art: Exploring Black Identities in European Styles 🖼️🌍
- The Journey from the UK to New York: A Story of an Actor, Artist, and Activist 🗽🎭
- Mansa Streaming Platform: Showcasing Global Black Culture 📺🌍
- Building Generational Wealth and Community in the Black Diaspora 💰🤝
Top 5 Takeaways:
- Empowerment through Cultural Identity: The importance of recognizing and celebrating one's cultural identity, particularly in the context of being black 💪🏾🌱.
- Impact of African-American Culture: Understanding the global influence and resilience of African-American culture in art, music, and fashion 🎵🌍👗.
- Storytelling as Activism: How storytelling plays a crucial role in activism and shaping identity and experiences 📚✊🏾.
- Mansa Streaming Platform: The role of Mansa in promoting and benefiting black artists and their contributions to culture and art 🖥️🎨.
- Interconnectedness of Black Experiences: Emphasizing the need to bridge African culture with the African diaspora in the Americas and the shared commitment to collective wealth and abundance 🌉🤲🏾.
Join us for an insightful discussion that delves into these significant themes and more. Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and conversations that matter.
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Our Mission:
We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈💖
What We Do:
We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟
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Season 5 Episode 4 -Jaja's African Hair Braiding in NYC ft. Geoffrey Jackson Scott
🎉 Season 5, Episode 4 of "The Big We Pod Cast" is here! 🎉 Hosted by Anasa Troutman,
🎭🌍 Episode 4 of "The BIG We Podcast Season 5," titled "Jaja's African Hair Braiding in NYC," offers an immersive exploration into black abundance, cultural identity, and the impact of storytelling. 🎤 This episode features a detailed reflection on 'black abundance' within the global Diaspora and delves into personal stories that highlight the complex journey of reconnecting with cultural roots and values. 👣💭 Additionally, it includes engaging discussions on the new book 'Iconic,' which showcases black interior designers, and celebrates the achievements of Missy Elliott and her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 📘🎉 The episode also sheds light on the significance of media representation, examining 'The Marvels' and its role in the industry.
🏙️🎟️ Central to this episode is the Broadway show 'Joss's African Hair Braiding.' The speakers share their profound experiences of the show, discussing its narrative shift from humor to serious themes like immigration and identity. 🧭🗣️ Accolades are given to writer Joseline, the actors' versatility, and Nakia Mathis' exceptional wig work. The episode goes beyond the show, reflecting on the importance of cultural memory in shaping our sense of abundance and identity, and the role of communal spaces like salons and barbershops in personal and community narratives. 🧠💡👥 It concludes by highlighting how personal experiences intertwine with communal ones, showcasing the power of art in understanding our world. Tune in for this insightful journey through culture and emotion. 🎧👇
5 Key Takeaways:
- Black Abundance and Diaspora: Delve into the concept of 'black abundance,' particularly among Diasporic Africans, and how it's shaped by global influences. 🌍🤲
- Reconnecting with Roots: Hear personal stories about the journey back to cultural roots and values, underlining the complexities of identity and belonging. 👣💭
- Celebrating Black Creativity: Discover discussions about 'Iconic,' featuring black interior designers, and Missy Elliott's iconic achievement. 📘🎉
- Broadway Experience: Gain insights into 'Joss's African Hair Braiding,' a Broadway show that captures a range of emotions from laughter to serious discussions on immigration. 🏙️🎟️
- Community and Identity: Reflect on the role of personal spaces like salons in community building and how art influences our understanding of the world. ✂️👥
We are a collective of creative, hopeful risk-takers shaping culture through creativity and strategy. Our innovative high-impact media company, foundation, and investment fund are revolutionizing how inspiration becomes transformation. 💡🚀
Our Mission:
We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈💖
What We Do:
We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟
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Welcome to this riveting episode of "The Big We Podcast." 🎙️ Journey with Anasa Troutman and her esteemed guest, Cheryl Kata, as they delve deep into the profound influence of Beyoncé 🎤 and the essence of Black abundance.✨
Episode Highlights:
- 🌱 Immerse in Anasa's introspective revelations on self-growth, love, and the transformative lessons of life.
- 🌟 Discover Cheryl Kata's professional evolution from healthcare leadership to executive coaching, and her impact on organizational environments.
- 📺 Our "POP3" segment shines: From the allure of the "Ahsoka" series and the context "Rebels" brings, to the trailblazing narrative of supermodel Bethann Hardison.
- 🎵 Celebrate the unparalleled cultural force of Beyoncé's "Renaissance" tour and her enduring legacy in reshaping perceptions.
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Who Are We?
We are a collective of creative, hopeful risk-takers shaping culture through creativity and strategy. Our innovative high-impact media company, foundation, and investment fund are revolutionizing how inspiration becomes transformation. 💡🚀
Our Mission:
We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈💖
What We Do:
We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟
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🎉 Season 5, Episode 1 of "The Big We Podcast" is here! 🎉 Hosted by Anasa Troutman, this episode covers three exciting topics: Aundre 300, Survival of the Ticket, and Hollywood industry updates. 🎤🎟️🌟
We'll also dive into the popular Netflix show, "They Cloned Tyrone," examining its parallels with real-life issues faced by the characters. 🎬🧩 And don't miss our discussion about the upcoming biopic film "One Love," celebrating the life of Bob Marley, the Godfather of Peace and Rage! 🎵🌍
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Who Are We?
We are a collective of creative, hopeful risk-takers shaping culture through creativity and strategy. Our innovative high-impact media company, foundation, and investment fund are revolutionizing how inspiration becomes transformation. 💡🚀
Our Mission:
We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈💖
What We Do:
We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟
🌐 Connect With The Big We:
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🎙️ Check out the latest episode of The Big We Podcast: "S.5 EP.3 - A LOVE SUPREME FEATURING CARLA DARTIS" 🎙️
Join us for an animated and passionate conversation with Carla Dartis as we dive into spirituality, transformational change, and the importance of authenticity. Explore the challenges of navigating corporate spaces while staying true to yourself and the significance of adaptability in bringing about long-term change.
Discover the complexities of working with financial institutions, the need for financial education, and the concept of community wealth building. Uncover the guarded nature of financial knowledge and the role of allies in the journey of learning.
Explore the transformative power of music and art, as we discuss the Church of John Coltrane and its unique approach to spirituality through "A Love Supreme." Learn about creating secular spaces for healing and connection.
Discover spoken word artist Namesake Andrews and his album "The Lightning Machine," along with insightful reads like "The Sum of Us" by Heather McGhee. Dive into the brilliance of Dr. Yaba Blay's work and her unapologetic authenticity.
And don't miss the exciting news about the upcoming Black Doctor in Doctor Who, played by Akueté Kumi, bringing a fresh perspective to the iconic role! 🚀
🔝 Top 5 Takeaways:
1️⃣ Authenticity is key in navigating corporate spaces.
2️⃣ Financial education empowers individuals and communities.
3️⃣ Building trust within the community is crucial.
4️⃣ Music and art have transformative power.
5️⃣ Embrace your inner nerd and explore Doctor Who!
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Who Are We?
We are a collective of creative, hopeful risk-takers shaping culture through creativity and strategy. Our innovative high-impact media company, foundation, and investment fund are revolutionizing how inspiration becomes transformation. 💡🚀
Our Mission:
We inspire people to build a reimagined world where creativity, joy, and abundance are accessible to everyone. 🌈💖
What We Do:
We've created a comprehensive, creative ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform the world. We activate connections to humanity and promote lives filled with joy, abundance, imagination, and love for everyone. 💪🌍🌟
🌐 Connect With The Big We:
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The finale of Season 4 The Big We Podcast is here! Join your host Anasa Troutman as she shares her thoughts on the recent release of Octavia Butler's Kindred (Exclusively on Hulu now)! You don't want to miss Anasa's perspective on the much anticipated book to screen debut of the works of Octavia Butler. There's also the last POP 3 of 2022. Closing out with a selection from Memphis own artist Talibah Safiya. Thanks for listening and join us again next year!
In this episode of The Big We Podcast a Big We favorite Princeton James visits the pink couch to discuss Tyler Perry's A Jazzman's Blues, Perry's work and contribution to the industry, and Princeton's connection to Memphis arts & Culture.
Anasa sits down on the pink couch to talk Descendants (now playing on Netflix) with producer IMAKEMADBEATS. Memphis native, having grown up immersed in the city's unmistakable sonic identity. But despite the definitive identity of the region, he often felt disconnected from what creative paths were supported there. Learn more about his path as artist and what's buzzing in this week's POP 3.
Join Victoria Elizabeth, Grae Williams, Felicia Wheeler, and Kylon Wagner with your host Anasa Troutman as they gather LIVE at TONE Memphis to explore Wakanda Forever.
Talibah Safiya is an independent Soul Artist and a captivating story teller from Memphis TN. Using minimal but impactful instrumentation and visually stimulating lyricism Talibah has a way of deeply connecting you to her story and your own. She joins the pink couch with host Anasa Troutman sharing all things Memphis, Music, and Wellness. Check this weeks POP 3 and the latest soulful sounds from Talibah Safiya.
Sheree Renée Thomas is an American writer, book editor, publisher, and contributor to many notable publications. In 2020, Thomas was named editor of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Along with your host Anasa Troutman, the two discuss Memphis native Sheree's most recent Marvel release the BLACK PANTHER: PANTHER’S RAGE, while diving into Black Afrofuturist literature and personal lessons learned from great like Octavia Butler while on the creative path. Check this weeks POP 3 and the latest soulful sounds from Memphis own Talibah Safiya.
Welcome Back to The Big We Podcast! Anasa sits down with creator Eso Tolson, who creates art projects to uplift, inspire, and celebrate people to discuss The Woman King. Listen in for the POP 3 to see who's buzzing in POP Culture.
In this episode we sit down with Natalie Baszile the writer of Queen Sugar and talk about her book and the release of her upcoming book. We discuss her upbringing and the inspiration behind her writings. The theme behind her writings are centered around Black Farmers and connecting to our agricultural roots in the South. Find out more at the thebigwe.com
On this episode Anasa shares what has been keeping her busy during the pandemic and what she has learned about herself during these time. Anasa talks about the election and of course shares her Pop 3 to start of the season! Anasa discusses the legacy and legend left behind by Cecily Tyson, how she has been enjoying Sundance Film Festival virtually, and the release of Judas and the Black Messiah. The last Pop 3 is the release of "You Are The Best Thing" by Tarana Burke and Dr. Brené Brown. Tell us what y'all think at @thebigwepodcast & check out the show notes at thebigwepodcast.com
We're coming back for Season 3! In our first episode of 2020 Anasa and Calvin WENT LIVE on Facebook to catch up and talk adjusting to life during a pandemic. We get into Bill Withers, discuss Cardi B's political musings and talk about what freedom really looks like. We're also are joined by a very special surprise guest! Tell us what y'all think at @thebigwepodcast & check out the show notes at thebigwepodcast.com
Anasa and Calvin are joined by activist, musician and preacher Rev. Sekou on this special episode of The Big We. The trio gets into America’s acknowledgment of Juneteenth, share honest opinions on Beyonce’s latest release and explore what abolition and protection really look like. They also talk Dave Chappelle’s 8:46 and discuss the possibilities of the future under new suns. Tell us what y'all think at @thebigwepodcast & check us out at thebigwepodcast.com.
This is a bonus episode to start off Season 3. Anasa and Calvin attempt to make sense of what's happening in the world right now. They get into what defunding the police really means, tackling unique issues in the workplace and what to tell all those nice folks asking how they can help. They also talk John Boyega's fiery Hyde Park speech, Problem Areas with Wyatt Cenac, and the transformational Wellness of We. Tell us what y'all think at @thebigwepodcast & check us out at thebigwepodcast.com.
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Anasa and Calvin dive into Harriet, the newHarriet Tubman biopic directed by Kasi Lemmons starring Cynthia Erivo. We explore Harriet as a freedom fighter, prophet, mystic, and military leader and what it’s like to engage with her legacy during this Year of Return.Tell us what y'all think at @thebigwepodcast & check out the show notes at thebigwepodcast.com
We talk to our favorite comedian Kevin Avery about the new blaxploitation throwback film, Dolemite is My Name starring Eddie Murphy. Kevin Avery is a brilliant comedian, producer, and writer—he’s written on shows like HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, and Comedy Central's The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn & Open Mike Eagle. We talk to Kevin about the legacy of blaxploitation, gender, race, and how marginalized groups have always found creative ways to get their work seen by the world. Whether Kevin is roasting Anasa or waxing poetic about the role of a comic storyteller today, he had us giggling til our faces hurt. Tell us what y'all think at @thebigwepodcast & check out Kevin’s full bio in the show notes at thebigwepodcast.com
What do our superpowers teach us about our longings? How do we create spaces for young people to fully step into their voices and power? In this special episode, we’re THRILLED to be joined by our favorite sci fi & Afrofuturism visionaries, Autumn Brown and adrienne maree brown! Join our juicy conversation about love, parenthood, imagination, youth, magic, and longing as we explore the new scifi show “Raising Dion. Tell us what you think @thebigwepodcast and hello@thebigwepodcast.com and visit http://thebigwepodcast.com for full show notes.
adrienne maree brown is author of Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good, Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds and the co-editor of Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction from Social Justice Movements. She is a writer, social justice facilitator, Octavia Butler scholar, pleasure activist, healer, singer/speaker (including wedding singer!), founder of the Emergent Strategy Institute, and a doula living in Detroit.
Autumn Brown is a mother (of dragons!), organizer, theologian, sci-fi writer, artist, and facilitator. She is a Worker-Owner at the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance (AORTA), a worker-owned cooperative devoted to strengthening movements for social justice and a solidarity economy through political education, training, and planning.
How to Survive the End of the Worldis adrienne maree & Autumn Brown's podcast where they "learn from the apocalypse with grace, rigor and curiosity."
In this special Indigenous People’s Day edition of the Big We, we talk to our friends Kevin Killer and Sarah Eagle Heart who recently returned from a trip to Ghana as part of a truth and healing project to commemorate the 400 year anniversary since 1619, the year the first ship with enslaved Africans arrived in Virginia.They share their perspectives on what their travels from Oglala to Oguaa taught them about history, memory, culture, and home. Learn how what they witnessed was an answer to the ancestors' prayers - 400 years later.
PLUS: have your sweet potato pie and eat it too! Inspired by Indigenous People’s Day, Anasa reminds us that we can invent our own traditions based on our values. Start planning your own version of a “Family Fantasy Extravaganza” or the holiday Anasa invented to replace the colonizer holiday formerly known as “Thanksgiving." As Anasa says...it is our sacred duty to CREATE!
YearofReturn #Ghana #1619 #400Years #Sankofa #IndigenousPeoplesDay #FamilyFantasyExtravaganza #Lakota #Oglala #Oguaa #Thankstaking #afrofuturism #indigenousfuturism
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Afrofuturism is everywhere! Allow Calvin and Anasa to be your guides to the Renaissance of Black storytellers who are accessing their imaginations to liberate the past, present and future… Nerd out with us on Beyonce’s return to the Continent, Black identity and storytelling at the Emmy’s, the nuanced magic of David Makes Man, Ta Nehisi Coates’ brilliant new Afrosurrealist novel, and more!
Don’t miss this episode’s Afrofuturist Afterparty playlist of our fave Afrobeats from across the continent and the Diaspora on Spotify. Send us more recommendations! @thebigwepodcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and hello@thebigwepodcast.com
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Anasa and Calvin are feeling sad about Dave Chappelle... What do we do when people we want to root for disappoint us? How do we hold courageous conversations on important issues that call people IN rather than cancel them, allow space for growth and learning, and still center the dignity and humanity of those who have been harmed? Tell us what you think! Plus: a new feminist hip hop album not to miss, Calvin’s current futurist anime fave and more culture recs to give you hope in times of (r)evolution! Also don’t miss this episode’s Spotify playlist #LoveforAll Mixtape where we highlight some of our favorite Black womxn artists, particularly queer, trans, femme, masc, and nonbinary musicians. Send us more recommendations! @thebigwepodcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and hello@thebigwepodcast.com Visit thebigwepodcast.com for the episode's companion playlist and show notes!
Anasa has been thinking a lot about money—specifically, how race impacts class and one's ability to "manifest abundance." What happens when "All you need is LOVE" is just not true? How do Black folks heal their personal relationships to abundance while asserting a need for repair from the structures that systematically kept them from it on a material level? Join the conversation and tell us what you think! Tweet/Facebook/Instagram us @thebigwepodcast or drop us a line at hello@thebigwepodcast.com.
“The most powerful thing we can do in this time is to be our most free selves. Imagine who you would be if you were FREE!” -Anasa Troutman
The BIG We is back! In this episode Anasa and Calvin talk about the history and magic of #BlackAugust and why sustaining Black JOY is the most powerful, radical, healing, freeing thing they can do in this #YearofReturn. Plus: thoughts on #ToniMorrison #Ablackladysketchshow #Southside and more of our #Pop3 pop culture faves! Don’t miss the new #hopespot segment where we share what’s bringing us hope in times of apocalypse, and Anasa’s pro-tips on how to manifest more JOY in your life! (Hint: it has to do with ice cream.)
Check out the #SongsofSolomon Toni Morrison tribute playlist to accompany this episode at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3dDgkMAcIEKKDMnIA60w8G
What's bringing YOU joy and hope in these times? Give us a shout on twitter/instagram/fb at @thebigwepodcast or by email hello@thebigwepodcast.com.
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This 4th of July, Calvin raises a red black and green cup in honor of Frederick Douglass. What does freedom really look like, sound like, taste like to you? What is a celebration of freedom that connects to a Bigger We? Tell us how you're reinventing this colonizer holiday @wethebigwe!
In our finale episode of this season, Calvin and Anasa share their thoughts, heartbreaks, and meaning making of the #GameofThrones Finale. Plus: ancestral storytelling through food, #afrosurrealist back to the future, and a surprise ancestry reveal from Calvin!
Tweet us @wethebigwe - What’s a food that tells the story of your ancestors? & Email us your alternate Game of Thrones endings askthebigwe@gmail.com
Stay tuned for Season 2 - possibly in....Ghana!
Calvin makes a BIG Announcement and Anasa publicly apologizes to Beyoncé... Tune in and find out how you can practice transformative love in public in this era of Thanos and BBQ Beckies. Plus: lessons from the songbook of Stevie Wonder, #Moechella vs. Gentrification, transformative Black Queer #MetGala fashion, and exclusive #GameofThrones Pro-wrestling conspiracy theories - all brought to you with love & power by your fave culture nerds!
What does Avengers: Endgame have to teach us about humanity in this #YearofReturn??? Calvin and Anasa break it all the way down and nerd allllll the way out, guiding us through the superhero film's secret BIG We agenda...
Plus: Homecoming, Guava island, Black power naps, and our can't-miss culture recommendations for your watchlists!
If YOU had the infinity gauntlet, how you would you transform the world? Tweet us @wethebigwe
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In this episode, Anasa gets schooled on love by her civil rights hero Dr. James Lawson & Calvin has a landmark birthday that teaches him about the magic of unexpected returns. Join them as they dish on everything from difficult love to the new Octavia Butler tv adaptations, Jordan Peele’s Us, and Game of Thrones!
Calvin and Anasa take the Year of Return to Hawaii with special guests Zen Master Norma Wong and filmmaker Na’alehu Anthony, exploring the powerful Native Hawaiian movement that's reclaiming indigenous language as a pathway to the future—and sailing Polynesian canoes around the world!
Norma Wong is a Zen teacher and strategy practitioner. In earlier years, Wong served as a Hawai‘i state legislator, on the policy and strategy team for Governor John Waihee with federal and Native Hawaiian portfolios, and community organizing and policy work in the Native Hawaiian (indigenous) community. She was active in electoral politics for over thirty years. Current and recent work include: strategic thinking and transformational development. Wong is a teacher at the Institute of Zen Studies and Daihonzan Chozen-ji, having trained in Zen for nearly 40 years. She serves practice communities in Hawai‘i, across the continental U.S., and in Toronto, Canada. Among her areas of teaching: the Zen perspective of strategy and The Art of War; leadership and strategy in the 7 generations context; and mind-body practice in secular and organizational settings. She received her inka shomei (Mind Stamp) as an 86th generation Zen Master of Chozen-ji.
Nāʻālehu Anthony is a Native Hawaiian from Kaʻaʻawa, O’ahu and is the founder of Palikū Documentary Films - a production company that focuses on documentaries and oral histories with a special emphasis on Hawaiʻi and its people. Nāʻālehu’s other great passion is being a part of the voyaging community. As a crew member since 1995 and more recently as a captain aboard Hōkūleʻa, his voyaging experiences have shaped and defined him as a person and has been a focal point for his films. Anthony is also the CEO for ʻŌiwi Television Network, the first and only Hawaiian owned and operated television network. Nāʻālehu’s upbringing, education, and experience led him to pursue his most recent role in the community as Vice Chairman and Oʻahu Commissioner for the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. His recent film, MOANANUIĀKEA: ONE OCEAN ONE PEOPLE ONE CANOE, a documentary celebrating Hōkūleʻa’s historic Mālama Honua Voyage, premiered at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival November 2018.
Theme music by Pacita Rudder
Transition music by Kawika Kahiapo
Calvin and Anasa weren’t expecting a visit to a former plantation in North Carolina to change their lives, but sometimes we need to go back to the past to heal the future. Hear their tales of return to Southern land, to joy beyond justice, to the songs of Lauryn Hill, to the trauma of R.Kelly. Find out how and why they’re claiming 2019 as the Year of Return and join them in their journey!
Welcome to The BIG We! A new podcast that dives into the messiness, heartache, power, humor, love, and brilliance of people who are transforming a world gone wack into a world grounded in love and regeneration, leaving behind the nasty power relations we all deal with every day. In this pre-episode, Co-Host Anasa Troutman tells us how she turned "Thanksgiving" into a real-life Family Fantasy Extravaganza — a new ritual that lets us laugh and love our way into a visionary future.
Theme music by Pacita Rudder: https://soundcloud.com/pacitarudder Produced by Movement Strategy Center and the Kudzukian Network.