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. 2D AGO

    Sash Bag: On Building, Healing and Trusting Yourself with Nichole MacDonald

    In this powerful episode of Shaping Freedom, we sit down with Nichole MacDonald — entrepreneur, community builder, and visionary — as she shares how she transformed her brand into not just a business, but a movement and a thriving community. Through every trial and tribulation, Nichole stayed committed to her decisions and stayed grounded in her purpose. She opens up about the everyday challenges she faced personally and being resilient, the power of walking through the storm, and how she learned to connect with her audience through positivity. This episode is a reminder that even on the hardest days, trying your best and making decisions on your own conscience can take you further than you think.

    55 min

  2. APR 14

    Building Black Wealth & The Power of Ownership with Lanny Smith

    The NBA, NFL, NHL, or any other sports league is a place of glory, success, masculinity. So how does a sports star cope with their own sense of identity when things suddenly fall apart?   This week on the Shaping Freedom Podcast with Lisane Basquiat, we’re exploring what it means to lose your identity—and rebuild it with purpose. Lanny Smith was on his way to the NBA when an injury took him out of the game. What could’ve been the end became the beginning of something far greater. Now the founder of Actively Black and Active Faith, Lanny is building brands that challenge the status quo, celebrate Black excellence, and create space for deeper conversations about faith, identity, and purpose. This episode is about reinvention, culture, and the courage it takes to listen to your inner calling—even when the world tells you to stay in your lane. This is Shaping Freedom. Shop Actively Black (https://activelyblack.com/)

    1h 8m

  3. APR 7

    Lessons from a Storyteller: Edwin Lee Gibson on Freedom, Art, and Legacy

    Storytelling shapes the world around us through movies, conversations, and the relationships we build. But what happens when an actor’s personal experiences intertwine with the characters they bring to life? On this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning actor, playwright, and director Edwin Lee Gibson—best known for his role as Ebraheim in FX’s The Bear. Together, they dive into the deep connection between storytellers and their craft, exploring how personal truth, resilience, and artistic integrity shape authentic performances. Discover how Edwin channels his lived experiences into his work, the power of vulnerability in storytelling, and why pursuing truth, on and off the screen, matters now more than ever.

    1h 3m

  4. MAR 31

    Reclaiming the Narrative: Titus Kaphar on Art, Family & Breaking Cycles

    The art world is filled with biases, opinions, and social messages that strike at the heart of what artists create. The problem is that within this world is that the patrons of the art rarely want the messages of injustice, violence, and a need for change.  This week on the Shaping Freedom Podcast with Lisane Basquiat, we are taking a look at how one artist has navigated the biased world of art while staying true to the message behind his work. Titus Kaphar is a visual artist  an artist, filmmaker, and storyteller, whose work consistently challenges the way that we see ourselves, our histories, and our relationships.  This conversation how we confront the past, how being black in the art world affects your work and the importance of failure and dusting yourself off. This is Shaping Freedom!

    1h 13m

  5. MAR 24

    The Hidden Cost of High Achievement with Dr. Mary Anderson

    Striving for success is respectable but when does ambition turn into burnout? This week on Shaping Freedom with Lisane Basquiat, Lisane welcomes Dr. Mary Anderson, a clinical psychologist with experience at Harvard Medical School and Boston University, and author of The Happy Achiever: Eight Essentials to Overcome Anxiety and Manage Stress. In this vital and prescribed conversation, Dr. Anderson breaks down the psychology of high achievers, why they’re more prone to stress and anxiety, and how they can shift their mindset to enjoy the process—not just the end goal. Together, they explore practical strategies for maintaining balance, sustaining motivation, and redefining success in a way that nurtures both achievement and well-being. This is Shaping Freedom.

    56 min

  6. MAR 17

    Angelo Ellerbee: Shaping Legends, Building Legacy

    This week on Shaping Freedom with Lisane Basquiat, we dive into one of life’s biggest questions: Who am I? It’s a question that has followed humankind throughout history—one we may answer internally, yet find far more complex when the world tries to define us on its own terms. To help unpack this, legendary publicist, image architect, and author Angelo Ellerbee joins us for a powerful conversation. With a decades-long career shaping the public images of icons like Dionne Warwick, Grace Jones, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Nina Simone, and DMX, Angelo knows firsthand what it means to craft identity—both personally and professionally. Together, we explore his journey of self-discovery, the art of authenticity, and how to stay true to yourself in a world that often pressures you to be someone else. This is Shaping Freedom.

    57 min

  7. MAR 11

    Wake up refreshed: The Power of Deep Sleep with Julie Wright

    We all need sleep—it’s one of the most important acts of self-care. Yet, so many of us struggle with it. Late-night scrolling, caffeine, alcohol, and even the comforting hum of a sitcom playing in the background can all disrupt our rest. So how do we fix it? To help us find the answer, Shaping Freedom welcomes Julie Wright, renowned sleep coach and author of The Natural Sleeper. She’s literally written the book on how to improve sleep, wake up refreshed, and feel more energized throughout the day. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into what affects our sleep—and how to finally get the rest we deserve. Welcome to Shaping Freedom. Order The Natural Sleeper Here: (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Natural-Sleeper/Julie-Wright/9781982160654)

    58 min

  8. MAR 3

    Family, Identity & the Stories We Carry with Phill Branch

    What does it really mean to live your truth? It’s a phrase we hear often, but rarely define. Is it about being your most authentic self? Seeing the world clearly and finding your place in it? Or is it something deeper? Today on Shaping Freedom, we’re diving into this question with Emmy award-winning filmmaker, writer, professor, and Moth Grand Slam champion Phil Branch. His work sits at the intersection of identity, race, and media representation, all with a focus on truth-telling. Phil will take us on the journey of creating the highly acclaimed Searching for Shinnequa, exploring our biases, how they shape us, and what it truly means to live your truth in a post-truth world. This is Shaping Freedom.

    58 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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