The Floating Key Podcast: Recent Episodes
Floating Key
Floating Key is a nomadic platform elevating Black communities, Indigenous reverence, and the conversations we need to have for sustainable community activation. In this podcast, we'll cover ways to sustain our community engagement, how to heal resentments within our communities, and intentional steps toward strengthening our local and global connections to each other. For captioned viewing, please visit Floating Key on Youtube.
It's good to be back! This week, we're discussing the importance of communing with our elders, parents, and parental figures.
In this episode, we're listening to bits of advice from the grandmother and mother of China Aleisse (Floating Key creator), and reflect on what can be achieved when we embrace the guidance from those who have come before us.
There is no episode for this Sunday session. In the meantime, please enjoy a couple of playlists on our Spotify account.
Taking Our Time
Homemade BlendWe've set an intentional moment of rest and preparation for all that is to come in this new season.
Enjoy and share these playlists with someone you love.
Episode Cover by Rachelle Baker (@indoorcatgirl)
Welcoming 2022, celebrating ourselves, and introducing our new "Breeze Through" series.
Music provided by: Dyalla, Slenderbeats, and Twin Musicom
Big Bird's Date by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion surrounding transformative justice with Aïsha Trambas. We maneuver through healing for everyday people, getting the youth involved, and what qualifies our observations and healing.
Content Warning: This episode covers topics surrounding healing from abusive relationships
Community Organizations Discussed:
Undercurrent Victoria
Creative Interventions Toolkit
Music by: Dyalla, Fanau Spa, and Squadda B
Many of us have heard about transformative justice, but what does this framework really look like when it's put into practice? What internal healing do we need to do first, and how do we avoid being pit against those we claim to advocate for?
Special guest, Andrea Montiel de Shuman, shares her transformative experiences within the cultural sector and reminds us that we may be doing better than we thought.
Links to Explore:
Andrea's Resignation Letter
The Digital Abolitionist - Transformative Justice
This episode includes music by Dyalla, Jeremy Black, Fanau Spa, Squadda B, and Unicorn Heads
In this solo episode, China Aleisse discusses myths and illusions surrounding the world of community organizing. From extroverts to people-pleasers and fame-chasers, this episode explores the realities of what's needed to lend a helping hand.
This episode includes music by Dyalla, Cheel, and Patrick Patrikios
In this episode, Floating Key's creator (China Aleisse) joins in conversation with a friend to discuss the origin of the platform, its global impact, and the steps in between.