The People I Know

Joi of Dance

A philosophical podcast with and about the diverse people I've met over the years as an African-American, female, philosopher, dancer, teacher and many, MANY other things.

  1. "The White Women I Know" Episode 5

    05/29/2021

    "The White Women I Know" Episode 5

    The season’s final guest is dual-rated pilot, mother, and vegan badass, Odile Murphy. In true firecracker fashion, she discusses the privileges of being a small white female (and the cons of being a small white female pilot), how professional guidelines can be critical in the real world, and why taking baby steps makes life more manageable. ~~~~~ RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Chemehuevi https://chemehuevi.org Southern Paiute https://www.utahpaiutes.org https://www.kaibabpaiute-nsn.gov/SPC.html Hualapai Tribe http://hualapai-nsn.gov Fort Mojave Tribe https://www.fortmojaveindiantribe.com *For more information on these Indigenous nations and those in your area, visit https://native-land.ca

    30 min
  2. "The White Women I Know" Episode 4

    05/22/2021

    "The White Women I Know" Episode 4

    Artistic Director of the Sarah Bush Dance Project, Sarah Bush, discusses her awareness in positions of leadership, the creative process of talking instead of dancing, and embracing the power of pausing.  For more information, visit https://sarahbushdance.org *Full Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley performance https://youtu.be/3DQvEwZ8rb0  ~~~~~  INDIGENOUS RESOURCES:  Ohlone Territories (& Chochenyo languages) https://native-land.ca/maps/territories/ohlone/  https://sogoreate-landtrust.org Muwekma http://www.muwekma.org/index.html Ramaytush https://www.ramaytush.com Tamien Nation https://www.tamien.org Hualapai Tribe http://hualapai-nsn.gov Fort Mojave Tribe http://fortmojaveindiantribe.com *For more information on these Indigenous nations and those in your area, visit https://native-land.ca

    53 min
  3. "The White Women I Know" Episode 3

    05/15/2021

    "The White Women I Know" Episode 3

    Today’s guest is doctoral student in clinical psychology, Tracey Slonim. She discusses how she is being trained to be a better human, the blindspots of medical research, why therapy is a critical thinking jungle gym, and (what might be) the worst dating advice she ever received. For a full list of resources discussed in this episode, see below the YouTube video.

    57 min
  4. "The White Women I Know" Episode 2

    05/08/2021

    "The White Women I Know" Episode 2

    Philosopher, mother, and talented communicator Candace Turbyville-Erickson discusses the importance of seeing differences as opportunities for connection, caring enough about what other people think to be a decent human being, and so much more. *Find more information on resources discussed in the episode below the YouTube video.

    47 min
  5. "The White Women I Know" Episode 1

    04/30/2021

    "The White Women I Know" Episode 1

    Kicking off the fourth season is special guest Dr. Rachael Hill! She is a Stanford-educated and Bay-Area raised African historian at California State Polytechnic University. She discusses why it’s not enough to be a well-meaning white person, taking a critical look at all forms of evidence, and the value in trading cleverness for being in awe. *Stay tuned at the end for a bonus discussion on how she respectfully names her cats. **More information and links for resources discussed in this episode can be found under the YouTube video (YouTube.com/JoiofDance)

    54 min

  6. 02/28/2021

    “The Black Folks I Know” Episode 10

    In the season finale, author, mother, and avid reader, Malorie Reid discusses championing Blackness, giving children real (not performative) voices, how “just a little” critical thinking goes a long way, the lifesaving nature of being connected to reality, and so much more. Malorie is a Black Floridian writer whose work can be found on www.maloriereid.com ForContinue reading "“The Black Folks I Know” Episode 10"

    1h 12m

  7. 02/27/2021

    “The Black Folks I Know” Episode 9

    Special guest, Vivian Cox, aka my mom, is a budding micro-farmer and entrepreneur. She discusses effects of being a child of the 60s, the importance of thinking before speaking, and asking genuine questions. Vivian’s podcast “Jack Quail Bunny” can be found on the Podbean platform. YouTube.com/JoiofDance

    29 min

  8. 02/26/2021

    “The Black Folks I Know” Episode 8

    Guest Shiggi Pakter discusses ‘blagging it until you get it’, reveling in the genetic strength we are given, the benefits of a good wiggle. Shiggi (@elshig) is a Kenyan-born and UK-educated DJ (NeoPink), climber, Jiu-Jitsu addict, and tech wizard (Audiofy.me). YouTube.com/JoiofDance

    1h 28m
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A philosophical podcast with and about the diverse people I've met over the years as an African-American, female, philosopher, dancer, teacher and many, MANY other things.

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    Joi of Dance
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