Freedom Fridays: Recent Episodes
Michele Mitchell
Freedom Fridays is the safe place you need to be free and stay free. Your moment and space for inspiration and encouragement. Equipping you with the tools to break free from limiting beliefs and the ability to help someone else do the same. Join creativist and founder of All For Freedom, Michele Mitchell as she shares stories, spotlights others, and speaks up for those who cannot speak for themselves. "You are more powerful and amazing than you could ever imagine. So come on in…it’s Freedom Friday." Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freedomfridays/support
Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate in episode 3 of season 2, “Your Self Check-In.” In this episode Michele talks about the very important practice of checking in with yourself, and shares some tips to doing it in a way that is low in stress and high in wellness.
Links to articles mentioned:
Her View From Home by Erinne Magee “25 Self Care Questions To Ask Yourself Every Day”
https://herviewfromhome.com/25-questions-for-checking-in-with-yourself
HelloRory.com
16 Essential Self-Check-In Questions to As Yourself Every Week
https://www.hellorory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/checking-in-with-yourself-IG.jpg
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate in the second episode of season 2. Yeesss...It's a #marchbabies birthday today, and that doesn't mean the advocacy stops. In this episode Michele highlights the elephant in the room that has been sounding off in your social timelines—anti-Asian violence, xenophobia, and hate crimes—and shares how you can be an ally.
Links to articles mentioned:
Berkeley expert: In times of crisis, anti-Asian violence is an American tradition
https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/03/17/berkeley-expert-in-times-of-crisis-anti-asian-violence-is-an-american-tradition/
“7 Ways to Provide Allyship to the Asian American Community”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.adweek.com/inside-the-brand/7-ways-to-provide-allyship-asian-american-community/amp/
STOP AAPI HATE Website
Our communities stand united against racism. Hate against Asian American Pacific Islander communities has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can stop it.
https://stopaapihate.org
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Welcome and welcome back to Freedom Fridays Season 2! Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she talks about Amanda Gorman's excellence, the insurrection of January 6th, and challenges you to take a closer look at 2020. Reminding you of your greatness while giving you the boost you need to break free from your limiting beliefs and move forward.
https://www.instagram.com/michelethecreativist
Website (Portfolio & Shop)
https://www.michelemitchell.art
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she uplifts you with the reality of the words “I made it this far,” shares from her experience at the Black Girl Magic Summit by Boss Women Media, and spotlights Melissa Bradley of 1863 Ventures. Reminding you of your greatness while giving you the boost you need to break free from your limiting beliefs and move forward.
Spotlight on Melissa Bradley and two of her companies
1863 Ventures
1863 Ventures has programs and resources that accelerate new majority entrepreneurs from high potential to high growth.
1863Ventures.Net
Ureeka
Ureeka is a community where small businesses gain unprecedented access to the expertise needed to grow their business.
Ureeka.biz
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she talks about why you feel disconnected in some environments and situations, and asks a very important question that may change your life (or at least, shake it up a little). Always reminding you of your greatness while giving you the boost you need to break free from your limiting beliefs and move forward. This week’s spotlight is designer & entrepreneur, Janay Nachel.
Spotlight on Janay Nachel & Timeframe Memoirs
https://www.instagram.com/janaynachel
Website
http://www.timeframememoirs.com
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate in part two of "Sorry, Not Sorry." Listen as she talks about how over-apologizing can be a learned behavior, shares good news about sponsorships, listener support, and some other big news. Reminding you of your greatness and empowering you to break free from your limiting beliefs and move forward.
Spotlight on Michele Mitchell & All For Freedom
https://www.instagram.com/michelethecreativist
Website (Portfolio & Shop)
https://www.michelemitchell.art
All For Freedom Page
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHgrb6Ib09kxKQ-Xa8leyQ/featured
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she talks about how we sometimes misuse the phrase “I’m sorry,” and spotlights the very cool YouTube Creative, TP Locks. Reminding you of your greatness and empowering you to break free from your limiting beliefs and move forward.
Spotlight on TP Locks
YouTube
YouTube.com/tplocks
Instagram.com/tplocks
Patreon (Exclusive Content, Merch & BTS)
Patreon.com/tplocks
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she takes you on an auditory journey of quotes from some of the most creative and culture-shifting minds of our past and present. "Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.
RESOURCES FOR QUOTES
45 Quotes from Black Leaders on Mindset, Progress, and Making an Impact
https://bossedup.org/45-quotes-from-black-leaders-on-mindset-progress-and-making-an-impact/
110 Inspiring Quotes for Black History Month: ‘Freedom Is Never Given’
https://www.google.com/amp/s/parade.com/260134/linzlowe/15-inspiring-quotes-for-black-history-month-freedom-is-never-given/amp/
20 Motivational Quotes From Black Leaders
https://theblackdetour.com/20-motivational-quotes-from-black-leaders/
9 Inspiring Quotes about Faith from Black Leaders
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/scott-slayton/inspiring-quotes-about-faith-from-black-leaders.html
Top 40 Inspirational Quotes of Black Entrepreneurs & Leaders
https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/inspiration-from-black-entrepreneurs-leaders--cms-30577
10 Uplifting Quotes To Make Your Day
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/10-uplifting-quotes-to-make-your-day/
100 Powerful Motivational Quotes To Help You Conquer Life‘s Challenges
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.goalcast.com/2017/11/23/powerful-motivational-quotes/amp/
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she talks about how NOT to get an anti-racist pass, the harmful effects of misguided allies, and spotlights NYC Photographer Israel Mitchell. Reminding you of your greatness while giving you the boost you need to break free from the lies and move forward.
Links & Resources
Spotlight on Israel Mitchell
https://www.instagram.com/israelsaidit/
Movie Reference
“Do The Right Thing”
Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/do-the-right-thing/umc.cmc.lcpoq9lw7napkt74kemrkeha
Prime Video: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?asin=B000I9VOGW&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web
Definitions
“misguided”
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/misguided
“mansplaining”
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/mansplaining
“whitesplaining”
https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/whitesplain
Bible Reference
“...out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:25
https://biblehub.com/luke/6-45.htm
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she talks about saying goodbye to, and letting go of expired relationships, and spotlights New York DJ Johnny Magnifico. Reminding you of your greatness while giving you the boost you need to break free from limiting beliefs and move forward.
Cool News: The podcast page on my website is now LIVE! Whether you prefer Apple, Spotify, Google, or you just want to stay on the site and listen, it’s all there for you to subscribe and enjoy.
https://michelemitchell.art/freedomfridays
This Week's Spotlight: Johnny Magnifico
https://www.instagram.com/johnnymagnifico/
Sound Cloud Link
https://m.soundcloud.com/johnnymagnifico/dance-floor-only-vol-3-3-aif/s-V0f9YoND9gi
Cash App/Venmo (all proceeds go directly to the artist)
$JohnnyMagnifico
If you have a black owned brand or business that you think I should shout out, please let me know. Send a message to contact@michelemitchell.art with the subject BOB Spotlight.
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she talks about people pleasing, spotlights recording artist and producer, Co Campbell, and defines allyship. Reminding you of your greatness while giving you the boost you need to break free from the lies that said otherwise.
Resources & Links
Singer, Songwriter, Producer Co Campbell | “Safe With You” Single Release
Get it on iTunes & More Platforms>>
https://linktr.ee/CoCampbell
What does it mean to be an Ally?: Definition and Characteristics
https://opseu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/what_does_it_mean_to_be_an_ally.pdf
Allyship and Anti-Oppression: A Resource Guide
https://guides.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/c.php?g=285382&p=1900870
The Work of Allyship
https://guidetoallyship.com/#the-work-of-allyship
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Join Michele Mitchell, designer, author and human rights advocate as she shares the difference between being "not racist" vs "anti-racist," celebrates Juneteenth, spotlights a Black-owned business, and poses a question on the scarcity of Black representation in executive roles. All the while reminding you of how amazing you are, and giving you the boost you need to break free from the lies that told you otherwise.
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