TIMEOUT w Brodrick Brodrick Ryans

This is a conversation that I had with a beautiful friend of mine and the author of Lord, I Don't Want To Die A Christian, Chandrika D. Phea. Chan talks about her book and the process she took in writing the pages and discovering herself. As always please like and follow for more episodes.

Chandrika D. Phea is living in empowerment-of herself and others. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Chandrika never dreamed that she would become a teacher. Teaching English at SIAS University in China to the future generation was life-changing. This experience opened Chandrika's mind to travel the world doing what she has been empowered, mentored, and equipped to do.As a student at Langston University, majoring in Management Information Systems, she also enrolled in ministerial courses at the Judah School of Ministry in OKC to obtain her license in ministry and was ordained. Phea received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Beacon University, in Columbus, Georgia. While working toward her degree at Beacon, she became a substitute teacher for Muscogee County School District. She also served as a Young Life leader for Columbus Young Life Urban and volunteered in serving girls' homes as well. Chandrika joined Mission Columbus in 2007, conducting neighborhood Bible studies, building relationships with community members, and creating Vacation Bible Schools in the urban areas of Columbus. This partnership with the community proved as preparation for the position she would later hold in China.The experience of living abroad changed Chandrika's life, giving her the desire to explore the world beyond church ministry. Since returning to the states, her newly found curiosity has led to a new passion in physical fitness, wellness coaching, and the outdoors, where she experiences more of Earth's glory.

I have been sitting on this conversation for 5 months now. I was so honored to talk with Jonathan Shmidt Chapman, Executive Director of Theatre for Young Audiences - USA. We talked about his role as Executive Director, spotlighting voices of BIPOC artists, Teaching Artists, Administrators and Collaborators. It was really thrilling for me to hear how his work has influenced his parenting and vis versa. We also did a little digging into some family history. Any conversation that I have with Jonathan is filled with warmth and love, this one is no different. I hope you enjoy his wisdom as much as I have. As always, like, follow and subscribe for future content and info.

I am so happy that I got to have the warm and vibrant conversation with Johamy Morales. She is the current Educational Director at Seattle Children's Theatre and my boss and mentor. Johamy has a way of welcoming you in without overloading you. My guard was all the way down during this conversation as I leaned in and just absorbed all of the amazing stories that she shared. At her core Johamy is a story teller and it makes me extremely happy to be able to share her story with all of you. As always like and follow for future content.

Johamy Morales holds an MFA in acting from The Ohio State University, with a specialization in outreach and devising new work, and a BA in Theatre from San Diego State University. Johamy currently serves as the Director of Education at Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT) and as a Trustee for Theatre Communication Group (TCG). Johamy has served on the theatre panel for Colorado Creative Industries, TCG’s Rising Leaders of Color, Creede Pride Committee and Theatre for Young Audiences/USA webinar series. Prior to working with SCT, Johamy served as the Education Director for Creede Repertory Theatre in Creede, Colorado and directed the Comparative Arts Department and the Junior Musical Theatre Program at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan. Johamy has worked with Arena Stage in Washington D.C. and the La Jolla Playhouse through their education programs as a teaching artist. Johamy is an alumnus of the Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship at Arena Stage and the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, England, where she studied Contemporary & Classical works with Deborah Warner and Fiona Shaw. Johamy toured with the cast of New World Jukebox where she performed in the 2006 Grahamstown National Arts Festival, in Grahamstown, South Africa and with San Diego State University in, Carnaval de Calaveras, with performances in Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Mexico D.F. in 2004. In February of 2017, Johamy collaborated with the US State Department, the US Embassy & Consulate and several NGO’s to promote awareness of domestic and gender violence in Kolkata and Ranchi, India. As an educator, artist, and director Johamy has worked with various schools and nonprofit organizations both nationally and internationally including Hope College, Fort Lewis College, University of San Diego, Esperanza Charter School, Wexner Center, Dennos Museum, Students in Transition Empowerment Program, Traverse City Continuation School, Blackbird Arts and Columbus Refugee & Immigration Services.