It isn’t until a creator, entrepreneur, or any striving professional “makes it”, that their stories get told and amplified around the web. Sometimes, by looking too far ahead, we miss the opportunity to learn from, collaborate with, and celebrate our peers when they need the most support. What if, rather than listening to the mature thoughts of someone at the pinnacle of their career, we take a peek into the mind of a creator who’s in the middle of their journey?
visibility and vulnerability in poetry with the bee
Poet and artist The Bee shares personal struggles turned powerful performances, navigating vulnerability and visibility in professional poetry, and offers advice to aspiring poets.
12 Nov 2024
soft life, real work with priscilla o. agyeman of saddie baddies
We're talking to Priscilla Agyeman, the visionary behind Saddie Baddies®, a platform dedicated to reshaping mental health discourse for young Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and multiracial communities. As a creative entrepreneur, thought leader, and mental health activist, Priscilla founded Saddie Baddies® in 2019 to address the gaps in digital conversations about mental health. Since then, the community has gone on to develop important mental health resources, The Soft Life podcast, many online and IRL events, and more!
In this episode, we explore the realities of balancing full-time jobs with entrepreneurship, the importance of mental health, and what self-care looks like for community leaders. We’ll also dive into the impact of Saddie Baddies® and its partnerships with some of our favorite brands.
Moments:
1:40 Meet Priscilla, founder of Saddie Baddies
4:20 Influences on mental health advocacy and entrepreneurship
8:20 The journey to founding Saddie Baddies
18:20 Redefining self-care and healing while balancing 9-5 and a 5-9
38:32 Remaining authentic to your mission while collaborating with big brands
41:28 The microscope on Black and Brown creators
50:17 Advice to aspiring creative entrepreneurs
54:28 Some of Priscilla’s favorite things
Connet with Priscilla:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/priscilla.o.agyeman/)
Follow Saddie Baddies (https://www.instagram.com/saddie_baddies/)
Listen to the Soft Life Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/thesoftlifepod/)
More Important Links (https://bio.site/saddiebaddies)
4 Nov 2024
poetry, publishing, and mental health with leisly ann roman
Leisly Ann Roman (https://www.instagram.com/_literaryhope/#) is a writer and poet whose work explores the intersections of cultural identity, mental health, and personal resilience.
Born and raised in New York City as the eldest daughter of Dominican-immigrant parents, Leisly has been shaped by her experiences and the diverse cultures around her.
A passionate advocate for mental health, Leisly Ann's poetry addresses themes like cultural expectations, self-doubt, and the struggles of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and disordered eating.
In this episode, we dive into her journey through poetry and mental health, discuss the impact of cultural expectations on self-perception, and explore her path to healing.
Moments:
1:30 Meet Leisly Ann
3:00 Early inspirations
7:38 Writing from lived experience
10:32 Publishing and working with Alegría
16:25 Writing in English and Spanish as a first-gen kid
25:36 Community and support systems
31:40 Advice to her younger self
36:40 Creative process and pressure for a second book
39:38 Some of Leisly-Ann’s favorite things
Connect with Leisly Ann:
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_literaryhope/# (https://www.instagram.com/_literaryhope/#)
Purchase her book: https://linktr.ee/leislyann_ (https://linktr.ee/leislyann_)
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