Listen to interesting perspectives about society, technology, art and culture with host Alia Aluma. Current public speaker, curator, and art director, and former editor of @10.at10 Hip Hop & Culture, Alia interviews brilliant and bold individuals. As though every new person is an old friend, these conversations are often eye-opening, sometimes bizarre, and always interesting. Connect with @AliaAluma on Instagram and Twitter!
Premiering in May 2021, this podcast is just as serious as it is humorous. Check out our pre-series content.
15 Mar 2021
Sustainable Fashion with Alma Mauve Founder Chanice
I stumbled across Alma Mauve a couple of years ago when browsing sustainable fashion brands on Instagram, eventually learning that a brilliant and kind woman named Chanice was organizing operations. Naturally, as Womxn's History Month approached, I reached out to Chanice to ask her some questions about sustainable fashion practices, personal and professional challenges, and what the future of genderless sustainable fashion looks like at Alma Mauve. This podcast episode provides the foundations to understanding fast fashion, sustainability, and where to start.
This podcast episode is in partnership with 10 at 10 Hip Hop and Culture.
9 Mar 2021
Doneze: Rapper, Businessman, and Aspiring Doctor
I caught up with Doneze to chat about motivation, self-referential inspiration, and life lessons for success. The young rapper, signed in Atlanta, has brushed shoulders with various artists around the globe. Always focusing on new projects and managing multiple streams of income, Doneze explains the importance of hard work and focus, as well as the benefits of spending time alone - despite being a social person geared towards connecting with others. On top of that, we chatted about how music and empathy impact the medical field, a space that Doneze hopes to occupy as a doctor in the near future.
22 Feb 2021
Changing the Black Narrative: DJ Drew Atlas' Advice and Insight from 3 Decades in Entertainment
Active since 1995, Drew Atlas has opened for prominent names like Usher, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Russell Peters, Mos Def, and Common, while also hosting CJSW, Power107 and Vibe985. After nearly 30 years in the entertainment industry, Drew caught up with me to chat about what his life looks like now and how things have changed over the last few decades. Reflecting on racist stereotypes in music, representation, and leadership, he shares what he learned as a Black man within the creative industry, while also considering how his experiences impact his role as a father. Finally, after all those years brushing shoulders with stars, he shares the best advice he ever received from Russel Peters.
14 Feb 2021
Love vs. Survival: Early relationships, abusive situations, and interracial success stories with Taylor McNallie
Sometimes our choices don't reflect who we are, but rather what we need. After chatting with Taylor, we learned that sometimes we hurt others because we have to and that we might be unaware of the conflicts that we carry. This episode talks about first relationships, abusive situations, possible reasons for cheating, the diversity of polyamory, and what it's like to date interracially as a Black woman.
This podcast is partially supported by 10 at 10 Calgary.
13 Feb 2021
Conscious Living: Uncoupling, Parenting & Polyamory with Kareem Manuel
After being married for ten years, former pastor, Kareem Manuel now lives a conscious, polyamorous life. Homeschooling two young boys, he shares his experiences with conscious parenting and dinner table polyamory. Furthermore, Kareem introduces us to the realms of Tantra and kink, teaching us how to truly connect with ourselves and our partners. This episode may have you questioning everything you know about parenting, relationships, and sex.
This podcast is partly supported by 10 at 10 Calgary.
10 Feb 2021
Platonic Intimacy & Empathetic Conflict Resolution with Freya Szmidt
Being a twin comes with some perks - and we suspect that emotional intelligence and empathy might be some of them. In a conversation with recent graduate and former student-athlete, Freya shares her understanding of Platonic intimacy and noncommercial self-love, as well as leadership within conflict resolution.
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