Disruptors in the Culture is a walk through the minds of people who are shaking up the game in their respective playing fields, whether it be film, music, media, education, social activism, fashion, and much more. Our hosts Joshua Meekins and Amira Smith interview disruptors to learn of their beginnings and their creative journeys with the goal to leave the audience with a blueprint, life lessons, and inspiration.
Another week, another episode of 'Disruptors in the Culture'. Our hosts Amira Smith and Joshua Meekins discuss their recent experiences, including applying for grants, networking with influential figures, and reflections on media representation. We highlight some of our standout guests from previous episodes and share insights on upcoming projects. Of course, we share our creative tips all while battling some glitches!
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25 Sept 2024
Heart Posture with Will Toms
We’re excited to welcome a prior guest back to the show (he's basically family at this point) as Will Toms joins us on this episode of Disruptors in the Culture. Over the past few years, Will has solidified his role as a trailblazer in the creative community, building a brand that reflects his passion for empowering others. While many recognize him as the Co-Founder of Rec Philly, Will has recently added “author” to his repertoire with the self-published book Uncommon Sense: Your Strategy Guide to Creative Freedom. He’s also been featured on Peacock network's show Culture Capital, where he emphasizes the significance of community-building for creatives.
In this episode, Will shares how he’s become the mentor he once wished for in his younger years. Guided by faith, he highlights the importance of maintaining the right heart posture in all endeavors. As always, Will drops invaluable gems that you won’t want to miss.
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17 Sept 2024
Chasing Freedom as an Accidental Activist with Kristal Bush
In this episode, we sit down with Kristal Bush, a dynamic social activist and serial entrepreneur, to hear her powerful story of being a dedicated advocate and visionary leader with more than 15 years of commitment to social justice. Her advocacy, deeply rooted in her personal experience of having grown up as the child of an incarcerated parent from the age of 3, motivated her journey to founding a prison van service, Bridging the Gap Transportation, that reunited over 3,500 families with their incarcerated loved ones. In this episode Kristal shares the challenges she faced along the way and the toll it took on her mental health, emphasizing the importance of self-care amidst burnout. You see all of this in the documentary on her journey 'A Woman on the Outside' where she navigates vulnerability and trust with the filmmakers.
But Kristal's journey doesn't stop there. She talks about how seeking self-care transitioned her into the cannabis industry and advocacy work with Free My Weedman, an initiative aimed at addressing the injustices perpetuated by the War on Drugs and the criminalization of marijuana through the power of storytelling, economic development, and community building, shedding light on the impact of cannabis legalization on Black and Brown communities.
Tune in for a deep, heartfelt conversation that explores how one woman built a community through transportation, fought for social justice, and continues to make waves in the cannabis industry—plus, a sneak peek into Black Cannabis Week. This is one episode you won’t want to miss!
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