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Young, Original & Black11: Black History *Year* Special: Fun Facts & InspirationIt’s no longer black history month, but let’s be honest: black history is year round. In this special solo episode, I share fun facts about two of my favorite black creative icons, Sade and Nina Simone, plus my reviews of two TV shows rooted in black history that have been inspiring me, Snowfall and Queen Sugar.
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress
@young_original_andblack2021-03-0437 min
Young, Original & BlackMinisode 02: Dating While Black & Creative with Morgan JacksonIn honor of Valentine’s Day, I chatted with some black creatives about what dating is like as a creative. In this second minisode, I talked to Morgan Jackson, an up and coming photographer and videographer, about why respect is the baseline for all her relationships, dating other creatives, and who gives the best gifts.
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on Instagram
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress
@young_original_andblack2021-02-1226 min
Young, Original & BlackMinisode 01: Dating While Black & Creative with Lena TownsellIn honor of Valentine’s Day, I chatted with some black creatives about what dating is like as a creative. In this first minisode, I talked to Lena Townsell, who’s both an art therapist in the making and a jack of all trades creative, about how she sets boundaries in relationships, what it means to be demisexual, how she lets people know she is not chill, and more.
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on Instagram
on Twitter
Keep up with Aisha and the show on Instagram:
@aishainprogress
@y...2021-02-1249 min
Young, Original & Black08: Inspiration Round-Up with Singer/Songwriter Lucy DKOn today’s episode, we’re trying something different to close out the year! UK-based singer and songwriter Lucy DK joins me for a chat about the work from black creatives that has been inspiring us to keep creating. See below for our picks and their respective timestamps:
10:00 I May Destroy You, Michael Coel (Drama TV Series) TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT
16:49 Homie by Danez Smith (Poetry Book)
30:16 I Can Make You Feel Good, Tyler Mitchell (Photography Exhibition and Photo Book)
45:33 For Broken Ears, Tems (R&B/Afrobeats EP)
53:25 Port...2020-12-151h 18
Young, Original & Black07: Loving the Craft, Listening to Your Inner Voice, and Celebrating Blackness with Photographer Nikk RichIn this episode, I talked with Nikk Rich, a beauty and lifestyle photographer whose gorgeous images center black women. We discussed:
The sacrifices she’s made to pursue photography: from 4 hour bus rides to her internship in NYC and waitressing for a year to fund her move to LA
The advice she’d give to younger black photographers
Why she chooses to shoot black women
How she approaches the conversation around representation in creative industries
And much more…
Follow Nikk and her work:
on Instagram
website
Pass i...2020-11-2400 min
Young, Original & Black06: How Poet and Organizer Aurielle Lucier is Dreaming Up Radical Futures and Pacing Herself for the Long-Game of LiberationIn this episode, I was honored to speak with Aurielle Lucier, a poet and radical organizer whose resume has firmly established her as both. We discussed:
How she uses storytelling to make the movement more relatable
The role of artists in kick starting our collective imagination
& Why pace is so important to the longevity of artists/organizers in the movement
… & much more!
Follow Aurielle and her work:
on Instagram
on Twitter
website
Pass it Forward Creative Shoutouts:
Imani Da...2020-11-0300 min
Young, Original & Black05: Turning 26, "Adulting" as a Creative and Top 3 Lessons LearnedIn this episode, I share some solo reflections after my recent 26th birthday and other developments that have brought me peace in my creative journey. I recap my nonlinear career path in the first half of my twenties, my top 3 lessons from those years, and what I’m manifesting in my creative journey going forward.
Keep up with me and the show:
@aishainprogress
@alloriginalbyao
2020-10-1900 min
Young, Original & BlackHealing and Creating the Radical Way with bria royalWe’re back for season 2! In this episode, I was honored to speak with bria royal, a quiet force. They’re a multidisciplinary creative whose work spans animation, visual effects, comix, zines, painting, and more. We talked about their journey to finding their voice as both an artist and activist simultaneously, what it means to heal radically, and why making the thing you really want to make can be hard, but so necessary.
Find bria:
on Instagram
on Twitter
website
Pass it Forw...2020-10-0200 min
Young, Original & BlackManifesting Creative Success with Jason IvyIn this episode, I welcomed the very first guest of the show: Jason Ivy! He’s an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, activist and generally a lovely person. We talked about his background growing up in Chicago, studying neuroscience, what manifestation means to him, everything he’s got in the works and much more…
Find Jason:
on Instagram @thejasonivy
on Spotify Jason Ivy
Pass it Forward Shoutouts:
Ahsley Nosike @nosikelive
Sherrion @sherrionn
Eartha Slicc @earthaslicc
2020-05-281h 44Young, Original & BlackCreating While QuarantinedIn this episode, I invited several creatives (friends and folks who I admire) to answer some questions about their quarantine experience. They give insight on changes to their creative process, what their self care is looking like, and the future they’re hoping for on the other side.
Many thanks to all the creatives who participated! Follow them on Instagram at their handles below:
Letesha Renee @_letesharenee
Kovey Coles @koveyc
Melvin Knight @melvinknightmusic
Taylor Gray @officialtaylorgray
Ciera McKissick@mister.ms
Curt Summers @curtsummers_
Chantelle Ekanem @kokoeyen
Asanni Armon @as...2020-05-0944 minYoung, Original & BlackIntroducing Young, Original & Black and Your Host, Aisha OxleyIn this episode, I get into my background, my identity as a creative and how this show came to be! Remember to subscribe if you like what you hear. New episodes will be released every other Tuesday. + Follow me on Instagram for updates: @alloriginalbyao
Special thanks to Chris Bivins (@buddaflywolf_) and Jason Ivy (@thejasonivy) for the intro theme music.2020-04-2145 min