17 episodes

Lesser Known Self explores music, culture, and mental health through the complex lens of rappers, singers, hustlers, and creators of color. Interested in the often overlooked dichotomy of the brown experience we dive into the music that shapes the culture, millennial struggles, pain, and origin stories to explore what it means to be of color in a modern world.

Lesser Known Self Briana Boyd

    • Society & Culture

Lesser Known Self explores music, culture, and mental health through the complex lens of rappers, singers, hustlers, and creators of color. Interested in the often overlooked dichotomy of the brown experience we dive into the music that shapes the culture, millennial struggles, pain, and origin stories to explore what it means to be of color in a modern world.

    Light, Berkeley, and Development (feat. Caleborate)

    Light, Berkeley, and Development (feat. Caleborate)

    In this episode we talk to the articulate Caleborate about his new album, his upcoming move to LA, and of course mental health!


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesserknownself/message

    • 56 min
    Parenting, Depression, and Growth (feat. Briana's Mom)

    Parenting, Depression, and Growth (feat. Briana's Mom)

    In this insightful interview, Briana sits down with her mother to reflect on their experiences dealing with Briana's depression, coping skills, and more. TW: Depression; Suicide 


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesserknownself/message

    • 38 min
    15. Choices, Letting Go, and Growth (feat. Kavale)

    15. Choices, Letting Go, and Growth (feat. Kavale)

    In this episode, Briana chats with rapper and producer Kavale about fatherhood, choices he's made, and keeping level-headed. 


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesserknownself/message

    • 24 min
    14. Lessons Learned, Frank Ocean, and Consistency (feat. Jordan Hawkins)

    14. Lessons Learned, Frank Ocean, and Consistency (feat. Jordan Hawkins)

    Back at it again!  In this episode, Briana chats with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins about his path to music, lessons he's learned, and social justice. 


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesserknownself/message

    • 27 min
    13. Diving Inward, Personal Growth, and Parental Shadows (feat. Appleby)

    13. Diving Inward, Personal Growth, and Parental Shadows (feat. Appleby)

    Season 2! Who woulda thought? In this first episode, Briana chats with Justin Burns aka Appleby about forging your own path, opening up, and growing as an artist. 

    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesserknownself/message

    • 38 min
    12. Growth, Responsibility, and Love (feat. Love Mansuy)

    12. Growth, Responsibility, and Love (feat. Love Mansuy)

    We back! In this episode, Briana chats with LA's Love Mansuy about parenting, self-development, and the challenges of finding true empathy in mental health.


    ---

    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesserknownself/message

    • 34 min

Top Podcasts In Society & Culture

Third Ear
Third Ear
Afhørt
Ekstra Bladet
Tyran
DR
Bag om forbrydelsen
Nordjyske
Jagten på det evige liv
DR
Sørine & Livskraften
Kristeligt Dagblad