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Know Her
Know Her brings interesting women and their creative projects directly to you every week. Women from all walks of life—from attorneys, chefs, sneakerheads, entrepreneurs, to cultural critics—join Ash to share their challenges, inspirations, and obsessions.
Starting Fall 2020, find episodes of Know Her on Itunes, Podbean, and Spotify.
In this episode, Brittney of BornInSequins.com and I chat about following your passions, fashion, and the infamous Lita boot. We talked a lot about 2010s fashion (the good, the bad, and the ugly), the evolution of plus size fashion, ethical/sustainable shopping, battling creepy men online, and building a career she’s proud of at her own pace.
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Mentioned in the episode:
Ulta Beauty
Pivot Point International
Lita Boots by Jeffrey Campbell
Solestruck
Janet Jackson - “I Get So Lonely”
Bekett Sneakers by Isabel Marant
Monif C. Interview + Store
Fashion Night Out
True Cost Documentary
Where Our Donated Clothes End Up
In this episode, Sierra and I chatted about the power of preserving your history, Black women’s artistry, sharing resources, and putting sisterhood first. We also discussed what it means to build the life you want to live, having Virgo tendencies, committing to friendships, how the South shapes you, and not asking people what’s next. [Episode Transcript]
Mentioned in the episode:
Domonique Luster Tedx Talk on Archives & Power
here. there. everywhere. curated by Sierra King at Mint ATL
“Black Feminist Futures and the Practice of Fugitivity” by Dr. Tina Campt
Dr. Saidiya Hartman’s Books + Research Projects
“Discipline” by Rita Harper
“America’s War on Black Trans Women” by Annamarie Forestiere
Tila Studios ATL-based Co-Working & Community Space for Black Women Artists
Buildyourarchive.com
In this episode, Chela and I chatted about how following her intuition allows her to run her businesses fairly and successfully. We also discussed navigating microaggressions, attracting opportunities, Breonna Taylor’s media honorings, creating a safe global arts club, healing after burnout, + guilt free self-love. [Episode Transcript]
Mentioned in the episode:
Net-A-Porter
All About Pisces
Chela’s Cerebral Women Art Talks Podcast Interview
Anthony Akinbola’s Durag Art
Amy Sherald’s Portrait of Breonna Taylor
Henry Taylor x Louis Vuitton Collection
Chela’s Global Arts Club - Komuna House
The Wing: What Happened?
Gabriella Sanchez’s Portfolio
Human Design Profile Both Chela and myself are Projectors
In this episode, Arial and I discuss how she balances being a full-time [currently online] college student and a very successful multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur. We also talked about staying creative during the pandemic, being inspired by Black history, creating a self-published bestseller, chasing her passions, + Black luxury. [Episode Transcript]
Mentioned in the episode:
Stream “Pressure”
The Modern Day Black Alphabet
Understanding Respectability Politics
What is an HBCU?
Telfar
In this episode, Talibah Safiya and I talk about the connections between her varied personal and professional creative pursuits. We discussed quite a few things including: her incredibly healing music, how she does so many creative things simultaneously, being of service, the power of Black women’s love, doing your work wherever you are, and of course what she’s reading. [Episode Transcript]
Mentioned in the episode:
“Healing Creek” by Talibah
@theprettybull (Talibah’s Jewelry Line)
@erthbookgang (Talibah’s Book Reviews + Shares)
The Wrap Life
Kiese Laymon
The Creative Black Woman’s Playbook by Veronica C. Ratliff
Sula by Toni Morrison
I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying: Essays by Bassey Ikpi
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby
God Bless The Child by Toni Morrison
In this episode, @JehanMadeIt and I talked about her personal and professional roles. We discussed a range of topics including: her journey into education and research, best practices for interrogating conspiracy theories, the lifesaving work of doulas', prison abolition, parenting practices, and more. [Episode Transcript]
Mentioned in the episode:
@BlackGirlBudget
St. Louis Crisis Nursery
Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington
"Black Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth. Shalon Irving's Story Explains Why" by Nina Martin
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis
Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children by Trina Greene Brown
Hello all,
In this episode, Ashely introduces herself and the podcast to listeners.
Tune in to get to know more about your host and what you can expect from the podcast.
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