Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat

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Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat

Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Family in Focus: Celebrating Our Top Talks From 2024

    2024 is not a year any of us will forget anytime soon. The positives and negatives that defined this year have everyone reflecting and predicting what is waiting for us in 2025. Shaping Freedom is taking the time to look back on some of our best conversations this year with the amazing people trying to push us forward in our relationships, communities, and lives.  But before all of that, it has to be said that parents today have never had it as hard as it is. 24-hour news cycles, social media, societal instability, and a very uncertain future have left parents feeling adrift within themselves and how they raise their children. This is why we pulled our best conversations from the year and cut them together, to act as a guide moving forward. We’re going to hear from Brock Johnson on how growing up in a household with entrepreneurial parents contributed to his journey of becoming a social media expert and building a family-run business. We’re going to hear from Abby Kamen on what it means to be an authentic parent versus an authoritative one, and we’re going to hear from Monica Wisdom about how to navigate life without parents being present and so many more incredible voices that offer up their stories, their experiences, and their wisdom.  Parenting isn’t the only thing we must reflect on this year. In this episode, we pulled some of our best conversations yet with people like Aaron Robinson, former NFL player Chukky Okobi, and painter and artist Joseph Awuah-Darko to cover topics such as loss, generational trauma, what it is like to be from an immigrant family in the United States, and most importantly how we grow and strengthen our family bonds.  This is Shaping Freedom and we all wish every person, parent, and family the absolute best moving into the new year.

    43 min

  2. DEC 9

    Finding Joy and Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs with Dr Amber Howlett-Bayoc

    Today on Shaping Freedom, we explore what it looks like to become unstuck in your routine,  how to build up safe spaces for black women, and how to break the toxic cycles of self-doubt and a feeling of otherness. To help us envision this space we invite Doctor Amber Howlett Bayock, founder of Dharma Management to the show.  Dr. Amber Howlett Bayock's journey is a vitally important one to better understand this process of becoming unstuck. Influenced by the legacies of her father and grandmother, Dr. Amber shows us the transformative power of understanding one's origins and leveraging those lessons to foster change. In short, she is going to teach us how to carry ourselves to be as fine as frog hair.  Learn More About Cbabi Bayock (https://cbabibayoc.artstorefronts.com/originals)

    1h 5m

  3. DEC 3

    Art, Activism, and Abolition: Crafting Legacy w/ Patrisse Cullors

    Today on Shaping Freedom, we have a truly extraordinary guest to help guide us through this challenging and uncertain time. We have the honor of speaking with Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement. However, Patrisse is so much than that. She is an artist, author, creative, and visionary behind a new art collective, The Crenshaw Dairy Mart. Throughout our conversation we are going to explore what it means to embrace joy despite the struggles of both internal and external forces working to pull us down. We will learn how to honor and nurture the legacy we build for ourselves and for others and why we need artistry in the worlds we build. Patrisse reflects deeply on her journey, from where she comes from to her unwavering mission to challenge systems of oppression and reimagine possibilities for the future. This dialogue is an invitation to think intentionally about the lives we live, the worlds we create, and the joy we claim. This is Shaping Freedom

    41 min

  4. NOV 11

    Brock Johnson on Family First, KPIs, and Finding True Joy

    Today, on the Shaping Freedom Podcast, we’re embarking on a journey through the world of entrepreneurship, social media, and filling your personal cup with the things that matter in life with social media guru Brock Johnson. Brock is going to guide us on what it means to combine passion, consistency, and clear goals to create a thriving career helping others find success on Instagram and other social media.  Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, Brock received firsthand experience in what it takes to build a business but also the importance of avoiding burnout and setting personal boundaries with the most important people in your life.  From starting as a college student with a knack for demystifying social media to building the Insta Club Hub—a comprehensive platform for growing and monetizing on Instagram—his journey is filled with empowering insights and thoughtful strategies that any aspiring entrepreneur can learn from. You’ll want to grab a pen and paper and take notes on this episode of Shaping Freedom!  Follow Brock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brock11johnson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    47 min

  5. NOV 4

    A Conversation About the Third Future: Mental Health, Art, and Beyond w/ Ainsley Burrows

    In this episode of Shaping Freedom, we sit down with multifaceted, Jamaican-born artist Ainsley Burroughs for a heartwarming conversation. He is going to tell us about his first solo exhibition, The Third Future: A Self-Portrait. Through this collection, Ainsley invites us into his inner world, where he explores the convergence of family, identity, and culture through a reflective and prospective lens. Together, we explore what it means to embrace your heritage for both its good and more challenging aspects while maintaining a forward-facing outlook. Our conversation will touch on the value of community, the importance of connection, and the role of vulnerability in the creative process. Whether you are an artist yourself or someone seeking inspiration, this episode is a testament to the power of creativity, resilience, and intentional living. This is Shaping Freedom.  View Ainsley Burrough's The Third Future here (https://www.promotionandarts.org/events/the-third-future-a-self-portrait/)

    1h 1m

  6. OCT 28

    Changing Your Mindset, Changing Your Life: Lessons from Garrain Jones

    In this episode of Shaping Freedom, we’re going to explore the true meanings of resilience, transformation, and the impact of being genuine in a world full of insincerity. We have the honor and privilege of speaking with Garrain Jones, a renowned personal development coach and author of “Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life.” Garrain has traveled worldwide, teaching others how to grow from their adversity and build a genuine life for themselves.  Garrain opens up about his journey from losing a parent in childhood to a pivotal moment in a gas station that spurred his path to empower others. Through this honest and heartful conversation we’re going to reflect on the importance of uplifting others through storytelling and the life-changing effects of accepting spirituality and resilience when life becomes too much to bare. At the end of this episode, you will walk away with a new sense of purpose, authenticity, and mindset about building up your life. This is Shaping Freedom!

    1h 9m

  7. OCT 21

    The Emotional Labor of Art: Joseph Awuah-Darko on Normalizing Mental Health for Men

    In this episode of Shaping Freedom, we have a raw and honest conversation with British-born Ghanaian artist Joseph Aoua Darko. As an artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, curator, and writer, Joseph bares so much of his soul, his artistic process, and how he has come to terms with his mental health and sexuality. Joseph stands proudly behind his commitment to supporting those in their mental health journey.  In this conversation, Joseph shares how he uses color theory and emotional journaling in his art to confront his battles with bipolar disorder and depression and his experience living in a multicultural world. Joseph offers a unique perspective on how art can transform pain into a pathway to self-love and healing. Welcome to Shaping Freedom.

    1h 6m

  8. OCT 14

    Guiding Black Women to Transform Their Story w/ Monica Wisdom

    Today, on Shaping Freedom, we are sitting down with a powerful and honest creator in the healing space, Monica Wisdom. Monica is the founder of Black Women Amplified and she offers her emotional and personal journey of healing and how it led to the creation of her platform. Black Women Amplified is a space safe for Black women to speak their truth and amplify their lived experiences.  Together we are going to explore Monica’s early experiences from losing her mother and what she learned about inner strength and knowing your life path. She is also going to share her insights on how self-worth, resilience, and community play pivotal roles in Black women's empowerment. With Monica’s wisdom and guidance, we are going to dive deep into the power of storytelling, self-love, and what it means to live your true identity and not what society wants you to be.

    57 min
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Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!

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