The Blueprint by Angie Franklin Garcia

Angie Franklin Garcia
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A wellness lens on culture, identity and entrepreneurship as a blueprint for modern living.

Episodes

  1. 12/17/2025

    Season Finale: A Recap of Lessons (Solo Episode)

    In our season finale I share highlights and the most valuable lessons of the season. We recap the importance of embodied identity, proud multiculturalism and the art of being comfortable in your own skin. A huge thank you to everyone that was a part of this season and shared their stories—you've helped many others by seeing themselves in you and trusting in their own unique blueprint. Much love and see you soon in Season 2! Angie Follow me on IG Email: info@afroyoga.org

  2. 12/09/2025

    Divine Human: Embracing Complex Identity and Belonging to Yourself

    Dr. CarolLaine Garcia shares her experience as a Black presenting Dominican immigrant. This conversation beautifully encapsulates what it means to proudly live in a complex identity and the transcendence of human identity into a spiritual one. It's a beautiful blueprint at navigating a unique physical identity while living into our spiritual divinity within. Enjoy and be inspired! Follow Angie and Dr. CarolLaine Garcia on IG

  3. 12/03/2025

    Dominican Pakistani Irish & Black: A Psychoanalysis of Multiracial Identities

    Ronda Monroe shared her multiracial origins and the difficulties of navigating such a unique identity. With a background in psychoanalysis and study of multiracial identities, we explore what research says about this lived experience. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Ronda and Angie on IG

  4. 11/26/2025

    Black and European Jewish: Social Justice and Climate Activism in Seattle

    Seattle native Sylvia Hadnot shares the challenges of growing up Black American and Ashkenazi Jewish (those of European origin). We explore the experience of being othered in school, navigating racially ambiguity, owning your identity and hippie culture influenced by her mom. Sylvia's evolution lands her deeply into yoga teaching, social justice and activism rooted in climate. Listen in on this beautiful story and be inspired to shine confidently in who you are. Find Sylvia and Angie on IG See Sylvia's website

  5. 11/12/2025

    A World Within: White Passing Palestinian, Ecuadorian and Italian Brings Wellness into Nature

    Born in Ecuador into a family of Palestinians, Italians and Ecuadorians, Sola Habibi shares a unique and interesting story. Moving to the Bay Area of the United States they move through navigating a complex identity. When Sola goes to Palestine and reconnects with her roots it becomes a life changing experience that deeply connects her to herself. In the Bay Area part of her work is taking people into nature to practice yoga and feel the sense of wholeness that is the root of this beautiful practice. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Find Sola and Angie on Instagram

  6. 11/05/2025

    Black German in the American South: Navigating Identity and Finding Belonging Through Faith

    In this episode Tyrone shares his German and African American background and the challenges of finding belonging having grown up in Europe. Through Islam, he finds solace in his wholeness and has biracial kids of his own with his South African wife. We discuss themes of financial struggles, colorism, the American South, multiculturalism and self-acceptance.

  7. 10/28/2025

    Community Culture: From Eritrean Revolutionaries to Radical Wellness in Sweden

    Weini Simon takes us inside her world as the daughter of Eritrean immigrants living in Sweden. Her father, a guerrilla fighter in the war instills in her early pride for her country and her nation. Moving to Sweden she eventually finds her way into wellness after a career in London finance, weaving in her revolutionary roots into radical wellness. Enjoy. Find Weini and Angie on Instagram

  8. 10/22/2025

    Ethiopian in Berlin: From Refugee Origins to Building a POC Wellness Movement

    Helen Workneh walks us through a beautiful story of how her Ethiopian family landed in Berlin. Having emigrated to Russia as students they eventually landed in Germany, where Helen grew up. Through cultural changes in an eclectic city to gentrification, Helen creates a beautiful and culturally rich wellness movement for POC. Find Helen and Angie on Instagram

  9. 10/16/2025

    Biracial Identity as Superpower: Eritrean Swedish Daughter of Immigrants Creates a Movement

    In this episode we talk with Ruthie Zerai, a daughter of Eritrean immigrants from Sweden. From working in finance in London to leadership coaching and empowerment for women of color, Ruthie is making big waves in Stockholm, as the desire for diverse communities grow alongside entrepreneurship. Ruthie shares with us the idea of the third way—a concept on choosing your own identity and expression of culture as we navigate old traditions with modern times. Enjoy! Find Ruthie and Angie on Instagram

  10. 10/08/2025

    Moving Abroad: From New York to 12 Years in Spain

    In this episode Sienna J. Brown tells her story of an uncanny influence of Spanish culture early in her life living just outside of New York. A full ride scholarship for a study abroad program in Spain led to her moving there a few years later, marrying the love of her life, buying property and building a business that has helped so many women master their move abroad. You're in for a treat. Find Sienna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/siennajbrown/ Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/afroyogabyangie/

  11. 10/01/2025

    Military Multicultural: Young, Black and Stationed Abroad

    In this episode I interview my dad, son of a proud Air Force family with roots in the deep South. We explore the journey of his worldwide travels, from his first military assignment in Spain to Korea, Italy, Germany and Kuwait. We reflect on the dramatic difference of living in the U.S. versus abroad and how military life shaped many Black American families from post World War II through the early 90s. Follow me in Instagram Check out our website

  12. 09/23/2025

    Between Two Worlds: Finding Wholeness in a Biracial Identity

    In this episode, I share my journey from being born in Madrid to a Spanish mother and a Black American Air Force father, to growing up in the U.S. where I learned what it meant to navigate life between cultures. We’ll explore themes of biracial identity, multiculturalism, and why creating a platform that elevates these voices is the future of wellness. This is the story of how I found myself—and why I’m creating space for us to be seen, honored and celebrated in our wholeness. Follow me on IG Website

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