Our host Saya'ka unpacks the stories of uniquely talented BIPOC creatives, how they got to where they are, and overcoming the obstacles of being an artist. As we uncover the journey of our guests, we get to see things they don't tell us about growing up and the realities of chasing our dreams. Email us at podcast@weroamfreely.org to become a guest on the podcast and share your story.
Need to Know is a podcast brought to you by We Roam Freely, a non-profit that uplifts and showcases women and non-binary artists of color.
Host: Saya'Ka @sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname
http://weroamfreely.org
Colorism & Protective Styles Across Borders with Renike
On this week’s episode, our host Saya’Ka chats with artist Renike. Renike is a Nigerian visual artist, who has a background in graphic design. Most of her works now focus on illustration & traditional art including watercolor, charcoal, and acrylic paintings. Today’s discussion revolves around colorism in Nigeria, the US, and online as well as the nostalgia and significance of protective styles and how Renike’s experience is transpired through her work.
To see more of Renike and her work, find her on Instagram @iamrenike (http://instagram.com/iamrenike) or visit her website: https://iamrenike.carbonmade.com (https://iamrenike.carbonmade.com/)
Find us on Instagram! @weroamfreely (//instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities (https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities)
Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6 (https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6)
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29 Mar 2021
Healing & Giving Back with Jackie Liu
On this week’s episode, our Host Saya’Ka chats with Artist and Founder Jackie Liu. Jackie is an acrylic painter from West Massachusetts and runs a non-profit called Colors of Care. “Colors of Care is a nonprofit organization that uses art to deliver love and support to those in emotional need. The organization creates and shares original coloring pages for free, aiming to evoke artistic creativity in individuals, and encourage the discovery of joy and positivity through art.”
Jack Liu Instagram: instagram.com/jackieliuart (//instagram.com/jackieliuart)
Jackie Liu's Art: jackieliuart.com (//jackieliuart.com)
Colors of Care: https://www.colorsofcare.org/ (https://www.colorsofcare.org/)
Find us on Instagram! instagram.com/weroamfreely (//instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
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Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname (//instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname)
Email us! hello@weroamfreely.org
23 Mar 2021
Self Reflection with Shahaadah Morell
On this week’s episode, our host Saya’Ka catches up with Shahaadah Morell, who has showcased with WRF in our first virtual event back in November 2020. Shahaadah is a multidisciplinary visual artist who is often spiritually driven to create. Shahaadah’s artwork, mainly consisting of narrative self-portraits, reveals self-reflective themes, and encourages collective and generational healing. Today, the conversation revolves around self-reflection, learning through negativity, and growth.
Shahaadah's Instagram: instagram.com/hadaahs_art (//instagram.com/hadaahs_art)
Shahadaah's Art: https://msha.ke/haadahsart (https://msha.ke/haadahsart)
WRF Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely (https://instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate (https://weroamfreely.org/donate)
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Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname (https://instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname)
Email us! hello@weroamfreely.org
15 Mar 2021
Investing in Joy with Emanie & Librea
In this episode, we wanted to share with you a workshop we did during our first virtual event in November 2020. A workshop on the topic of investing in joy. We know how much mental health correlates with not only art but every aspect of life. In this episode, Emanie White-Heard and Labrea Pringle, talk about investing in joy, imposter syndrome, and why and where holding ourselves back may stem from. This conversation is timeless but it’s even more relevant now because after all, we’ve been through in the past year, the past 4 years, the past generations, we need to make sure that we’re still investing in joy. I ask you to open up your mind a little bit, think about how these topics relate to you in your life today. There’s an activity at the beginning that you can take part in as you listen that is very grounding.
Thank you so much for listening to this week, I hope this episode brought you joy.
Emanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanieantonette/ (https://www.instagram.com/emanieantonette/)
Librea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloredcr8ive/ (https://www.instagram.com/coloredcr8ive/)
Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely (http://instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities (https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities)
Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6 (https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6)
Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate (https://weroamfreely.org/donate)
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Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname (https://instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname)
Email us! hello@weroamfreely.org
8 Mar 2021
The Art & Science of Branding with Sadae Williams
In this week's episode, we wanted to share with you a marketing workshop we had back in November 2020 with marketing & branding expert Sadae Williams. In this episode, Sadae breaks down how to approach branding in a dynamic and effective way, why keywords and hashtags make a difference, and the importance of optimizing content depending on the platform you’re using.
Sadae Williams' Instagram: instagram.com/sadaelasoul (//instagram.com/sadaelasoul)
Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely (https://instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate (https://weroamfreely.org/donate)
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Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname (https://instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname)
Email us! hello@weroamfreely.org
1 Mar 2021
Meet 3 BIPOC Artists!
In this week's episode, you'll get to meet 3 BIPOC artists including Emily Jimenez (@e.m.j.99), Melanie Audain (@meth.rar), and Cypress (@cyepress0cypher) that we've featured on our Artist Spotlight series on Instagram.
Artist Spotlight Submission - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetKIXuZQzpYsrabTLfnq1HnlIKCoPgQge_o5SuEF9JVSY5Bg/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetKIXuZQzpYsrabTLfnq1HnlIKCoPgQge_o5SuEF9JVSY5Bg/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Find us on Instagram! @weroamfreely (https://instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities (https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities)
Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6 (https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6)
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22 Feb 2021
Finding Your Own Path ft. Shanelle
On this week’s episode, our host Saya’Ka chats with their Sister-in-Law, Shanelle. Shanelle is a Hair Stylist, mom of 2, cosmetologist, and business owner based in Charlotte North Carolina. In today’s discussion, we’re talking about Shanelle’s not-so-straight path to get to where she is today, and the lessons learned along the way. Small disclaimer, you might hear some baby noises and background noises but that’s just the reality of being a boss mom! To see more of Shanelle, her work, or to book her services, find her on Instagram @shanelleh_ (https://www.instagram.com/shanelleh_/)or visit her website: https://square.site/book/67J63B4E6KTWM/shanelle-h-charlotte-nc (https://iamrenike.carbonmade.com/)
Find us on Instagram! @weroamfreely (https://instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities (https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities)
Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/weroamfreely (http://instagram.com/weroamfreely)
Current Artist opportunities: https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities (https://www.weroamfreely.org/current-opportunities)
Feature your music and performances on this podcast! Submit here: https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6 (https://forms.gle/voUTbFGyNKTPF78H6)
Artist Showcase Submission Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDbA_Efxbr8RnG9dkmxUtqHy28bnKPvPybrhggt1tSFICILQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Donate: weroamfreely.org/donate (https://weroamfreely.org/donate)
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Podcast Host Saya'Ka: instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname (https://instagram.com/sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname)
Email us! hello@weroamfreely.org
2 Dec 2020
Taking a Break
We're taking a break to record some dope content for you all! Email us at podcast@weroamfreely.org to be an upcoming guest on the show or to submit your music for our podcast!
Visit us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/weroamfreely) to see what we're up to in the meantime!
See you in 2021 :)
11 Nov 2020
Triumph Through Quarantine ft. Luz & Courtney
Luz & Courtney chat about staying sane during the pandemic as creatives. Luz handmakes her own everything from clothes to masks and has created an entire collection during the quarantine. She shoots her work mostly on film and has printed her photos on fabric. Courtney is only 17 and has found joy in skating during the quarantine. She talks about her journey having started skating in her backyard to skating in the streets and then finally feeling comfortable to go skating parks. She speaks on overcoming a concussion and getting on the board.
Host
Saya'Ka - @sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname
Guests
Luz - @luzmorenav
Courtney - @ctbskates
13 Oct 2020
Sustainability in Fashion ft. Darian Julun
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Darian: @darian.julun // @shopdakotawolf
Saya'ka: @sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname
We Roam Freely: @weroamfreely
29 Sept 2020
Do That Thing ft. the Directors
In our first episode, I get a chance to speak with the 3 directors of We Roam Freely!
Instagram Handles:
We Roam Freely: @weroamfreely
Tiye: @callmeroam
Kalin: @kmonet18
Tejiri: @tuhjeeree
Saya'ka: @sayakanotdoyouhaveanickname
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