DJ DNA Podcast - Episode 16: Barbara Mcclane (AKA BarBreezy)
Join DJ DNA as he sits down with the incredible Barbara McLean, also known as BarBreezy, for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation. From her journey in photography to her powerful story of finding her biological family through Ancestry DNA, Barbara shares her experiences, triumphs, and the importance of giving back to the community. Don’t miss this deep dive into her life, her book Blessed Not Bitter: The Barbara Mcclane Journey, and her future plans, including her upcoming podcast!
0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - How DJ DNA and Barbara first met during the BLM movement
5:30 - Barbara’s love for photography and capturing candid moments
10:45 - Community involvement and Barbara’s nonprofit, I Am Woman Too
15:20 - Barbara’s journey into photography and her studio in Bristol, CT
20:00 - The I Am Woman project and empowering women in the community
25:30 - Barbara’s upbringing in foster care and finding her biological family
35:00 - The emotional moment of reconnecting with her family through Ancestry DNA
45:00 - Barbara’s trip to Ghana and her experience visiting the slave dungeons
55:00 - Writing her book Blessed Not Bitter and the importance of sharing her story
1:05:00 - Barbara’s future plans, including her upcoming podcast
1:10:00 - One Gotta Go: Podcast vs. Radio, 80s vs. 90s R&B, and more!
1:15:00 - Closing thoughts and where to find Barbara’s book and photography work
