As You Are

Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal
  • 4.6 (10)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

As You Are is a podcast for deep convos with creatives about who they are and what drives them. Tune in for in-depth interviews and intentional conversations hosted by Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal. Find us on Substack at asyouare.substack.com and on IG and TikTok @ItsAsYouAre.

Episodes

  1. 03/11/2024

    Hollywood's Strikes & Writing Jokes for TV with Mattie Bayne

    On this episode of As You Are, Mattie Bayne joins us to chat about Hollywood’s strikes, diversity in the TV and film industry, and what it's actually like to be in the writer's room. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠Substack⁠ Follow Mattie's work on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠beyond⁠ Music by ⁠Yaz Leon⁠

    50 min

  2. 09/29/2023

    Centering Enjoyment in the World of Fashion with Solidad Nwakibu

    On this episode of As You Are, Solidad Nwakibu chats with us about growing up between Nigeria and the US, her journey to becoming a fashion stylist, and how she prioritizes enjoyment in every aspect of her life. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to our Substack Follow Solidad's work on Instagram and beyond Music by Yaz Leon

    45 min

  3. 07/26/2023

    Embodying a Love Ethic in DJing with Lovie

    Lovie chats with us about centering love and abundance in DJing, how the nightlife community uplifted her when she was a beginner, finding extensions of your creative outlet, and gives us some deep-cut music recs. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to our Substack Follow Lovie's work on Instagram and beyond Music by Yaz Leon

    43 min

  4. 06/09/2023

    Putting Form to Feeling with Alex Leav

    On this episode of As You Are, Alex Leav chats with us about her journey to abstract painting, navigating galleries and social media as a fine artist, and exploring themes of capitalism, consumption, and feminism. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to our Substack Follow Alex's work on Instagram and her website Music by Yaz Leon

    39 min

  5. 05/05/2023

    Building a Queer Community IRL with Daniela Cabada

    On this episode of As You Are, Daniela Cabada chats with us about transitioning out of a corporate job to pursue a creative endeavor, being sober-curious in a culture that centers alcohol, and embracing the intersections of her identity. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Dani introduces herself 3:51 Talks leaving corporate work 9:21 Starting Lez Get Together 19:06 Hosting non-alcoholic events 25:51 Grace talks about the most recent LGT event 31:49 Dani gives tips for people wanting to throw events 46:01 Promoting your projects and being on the news 49:09 Getting sponsorships from brands 52:02 Making her younger self proud 53:47 Rapid fire Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to our Substack Follow Daniela's work on Instagram and the Lez Get Together website Music by Yaz Leon

    59 min

  6. 03/15/2023

    Redefining Success as a Black Woman Raised in the LDS Church with Rachel Weaver

    On this episode of As You Are, Rachel Weaver chats with us about the reality of blowing up on TikTok, reimagining your life outside of a high-demand religion, and expanding our definitions of community impact.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Grace and Hollis Intro 5:10 - Rachel Weaver introduces herself 7:01 - Utah, mission trips, and the LDS church 22:26 - The Black Menaces  28:10 - Exploring new interests  56:56 - Rapid fire  Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to our Substack Follow Rachel's work on Instagram and TikTok Music by Yaz Leon

    1h 7m

  7. 02/24/2023

    Pitching Jack Harlow's Teen Vogue Cover Story with Tess Garcia

    On this episode of As You Are, Tess Garcia chats with us about pitching a cover story for Teen Vogue, social media’s effect on people that make public work but don't want to be in the public eye, and the importance of mutual aid in your own community. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to our Substack Follow Tess' work on Instagram and her website Music by Yaz Leon

    52 min
  8. "I'm a Producer, Not Just a Singer" with Yaz León

    02/10/2023

    "I'm a Producer, Not Just a Singer" with Yaz León

    On this episode of As You Are, Yaz León chats with us about being brutally honest in her lyrics, making music in a multicultural home, and finding pleasure in the simple things. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to our Substack Follow Yaz's work on Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Music Music by Yaz Leon

    34 min
  9. Building a "Sweet Black Writing Life" with Camille Bacon

    01/27/2023

    Building a "Sweet Black Writing Life" with Camille Bacon

    On this episode of As You Are, Camille Bacon talks about their process of building “a sweet Black writing life,” how yoga and meditation inform their creative practice, and the role of intimate connections. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok  Subscribe to our Substack Follow Camille's work on Instagram and Substack Music by Yaz Leon

    1 hr
  10. As You Are Trailer

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    As You Are Trailer

    Welcome to As You Are, a newsletter and podcast for deep convos with creatives about who they are and what drives them. Tune in for in-depth interviews and intentional conversations hosted by Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal. Stay tuned for more episodes. Subscribe to our Substack Follow us on Instagram and TikTok 📮 Want to be a guest on the pod? DM us on Instagram @ItsAsYouAre

    5 min

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About

As You Are is a podcast for deep convos with creatives about who they are and what drives them. Tune in for in-depth interviews and intentional conversations hosted by Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal. Find us on Substack at asyouare.substack.com and on IG and TikTok @ItsAsYouAre.

Information

  • Creator
    Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal
  • Show Website
    As You Are