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Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#26 - Elevating Artistry with Alanna Gibson-RexWelcome back to another Community Conversation with Alanna Gibson-Rex, an extraordinary artist and performer who’s redefining what it means to move through life—literally and figuratively. From dancing on stilts to leading her own company, The People Circus, Alanna shares her journey of finding balance, freedom, and joy in her art.In this episode, Alanna opens up about:The challenges and triumphs of stilt walking and performance art.How she founded a creative community rooted in kindness and empowerment.Navigating adversity with grace and using it as fuel for resilience.2024-11-281h 12Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#25 - Empowering Women Through Mexoxo with Penny SkarpetaIn this episode, we sit down with Penny, CEO of Mexoxo, to discuss her inspiring journey leading a global movement to empower women through education, entrepreneurship, and leadership. From navigating cultural challenges in India to fostering partnerships with global institutions like Cornell University, Penny shares how Mexoxo’s initiatives are breaking barriers for women worldwide. We dive into her unique insights on overcoming failure, the importance of persistence, and the ripple effect of empowering one woman to uplift entire communities. Tune in to learn more about Mexoxo’s mission and the powerful stories of resilience that are transforming lives arou...2024-10-2941 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#24 - Finding Purpose Through Creativity with Julian Wells-GordonIn this episode of Community Conversations, we sit down with Julian, a creative force in fashion, styling, and modeling, who shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Detroit to building a dynamic career in the fashion industry. Julian reflects on his transition from competitive dance to modeling, highlighting how his creative skills evolved along the way. He opens up about the importance of vulnerability, staying true to oneself, and embracing discomfort in both life and work. Julian’s story offers valuable insights on self-expression, purpose, and the power of authenticity in the creative space.2024-09-2733 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#23 - Exploring the Intersection of Movement and Heritage with Frederick OcanseyIn this episode of Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine, we sit down with Frederick Ocansey, a passionate advocate for mental and physical wellness through pilates and yoga. Frederick shares his journey from growing up in a household infused with Ghanaian values in Columbus, Ohio, to becoming a professional ballet dancer. Influenced by his mother’s dedication to pilates, Frederick delves into how these practices helped him connect mind and body in his dance career. We also explore the challenges and rewards of introducing wellness practices like yoga and pilates in communities where they are often misunderstood.2024-08-3045 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine# 22 - Embracing New Beginnings with Cody ButlerIn this episode of Community Conversations, we chat with Cody Butler, the creative mind behind the sustainable fashion brand New Beginnings. Cody opens up about his journey from dipping his toes into the modeling world to crafting unique pieces from upcycled materials. He shares how a trip across Europe helped him find his passion and how building a supportive community has been key to his success. From his shoot with to his collection, “Authenticity Pack Chapter One,” Cody’s story is all about passion, purpose, and staying true to yourself. In this episode, Cody shares his tena...2024-07-261h 05Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#21 - Cultivating Our Style with Vileena KoneruVileena joins us to share her background and passion in fashion and explains the process of finding clothing that speaks to who you are.2024-02-2934 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#20 - Happy New Year! 6 Books to Read in 2024Happy New Year! Here are the six books we mentioned in the episode:1. Your Inner Will - Piero Ferrucci2. Many Lives, Many Masters - Dr. Brian Weiss, MD3. Factfulness - Hans Rosling4. Embracing Survival - Dydine Umunyana5. Permission to Feel - Marc Brackett, Ph. D6. Nonflict - Amir Kfir, Ph. D & Stephen Hecht, MBA2024-01-0548 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#19 - Building Community with Mina AlyeshmerniIn celebration of the Maimoun x Baserange event in Los Angeles, CA we had the great pleasure of speaking with creator and owner of Maimoun, Mina Alyeshmerni about her upbringing, her dreams, her community, and how Maimoun came to be!2023-12-0148 min
Couture ApparenteLa mode éthique peut-elle sauver l'artisanat ?Ce vingt-troisième épisode de Couture Apparente, "La mode éthique peut-elle sauver l'artisanat ?", s'interroge sur la possibilité d'une mode plus lente, respectueuse des travailleur·euses, des ressources et des savoir-faire.
Avec nos invité·es :
Amélie Pichard, créatrice de la marque éponyme qui défend l'artisanat depuis 2011.
Blandine Legait, co-fondatrice de Baserange, marque éthique et locale.
Sarah Madeleine Bru, designer de bijoux et créatrice du projet éponyme et durable.
Avec Amélie, Blandine et Sarah, nous avons parlé de patienc...2023-10-241h 03Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#18 - The Impact of War on a Country and its People (Colombia) with Margarita Martínez Escallón2023-10-201h 07Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#17 - Genocide Awareness with Yvonne UmugwanezaCommunity ConversationsWith Alex & DydineEpisode 17“The knowledge that I have gained that is so crucial to understand is that our mental health is as important as our physical well-being.”Special guest Yvonne Umugwaneza2023-10-112h 27Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#15 - Importance of Giving with Jordan & Consolee (Giving Tuesday)Community Conversations with Alex & DydineEpisode 15Is there a difference in reception of yoga practices in more developed communities vs impoverished ones?Special Guests Jordan Ashley & Consolee Nishimwe: On Importance of Giving2023-09-291h 23Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#16 - The Importance of Education with Harry AndersonCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 16Why is it important for people around the world to understand the significance of black history?Special guest Harry Anderson.2023-09-291h 06Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#14 - Yoga For Mental Health with Jordan AshleyCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 14What benefits did you see with yoga starting out?Special guest Jordan Ashley: Yoga access for our mental health 2023-09-1653 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#13 - Inheriting The World with Alexa NataleCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 13As a student, what patterns are you noticing in how young people engage with the world?Special guest Alexa Natale: Young People’s engagement with the world2023-09-1655 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#12 - Adoption Community Awareness with Kira OmansCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 12Having been adopted at an only a few months old and not remembering your life in China, was embracing your identity a challenge growing up?Special guest Kira Omans: Adoption Community Awareness2023-09-1044 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#11 - The Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic with Sabra IsimbiCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 11The last few years has been so hard for so many people due to Covid-19, and it was even harder for people working in your field, how are you feeling right now?Special guest Sabra Isimbi : The frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic2023-09-0740 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#9 - Creating Your Own Evolution with Alexia VassiliouCommunity Conversationswith Alex and DydineEpisode 9Why is it important for you to take a stance for human right?“I think it’s important to create your own evolution, we continue empowering each other, and create miracles. I think we can.”2023-08-2658 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#10 - Immigration with Monica RenCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 10As an immigration lawyer, who immigrated herself, how would you describe the process people have to go through to feel safe and at home in an unsettling situation?Special Guest Monica (Momo) Ren: Immigration2023-08-2646 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#8 - My Upbringing in Israel with Guy Cohen PazCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 8What was it like for you growing up in Israel?And how did living there influence your great love of life?2023-08-2054 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#7 - The Meaning of Community with Leilany PonceCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 7What is community?What is family?How and why have they shaped you?2023-08-1339 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#5 - The Importance of Self-Expression with Monika DorniakCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 5What do you think happens when we allow the “others” in?Special guest Monika Dorniak. The importance of self-expression.2023-08-0545 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#6 - Surviving After Surviving with Monica SinghCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 6 Surviving an acid attack is one thing, surviving after surviving is another thing. How did you do it?Special guest Monica Singh.2023-08-051h 00Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine#3 - Inclusion, Voting and Meaningful Action To Move Forward In Society with Joanne BlandCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 3Do you feel like we understand the importance of voting?Special guest Joanne Bland. Inclusion, voting and meaningful action to move forward in society.2023-07-2953 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#4 - Happiness Is A Choice with Consolee NishimweCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 4Did you know that it was going to open doors for your healing journey or were you terrified?Special guest Consolee Nishimwe. Happiness is a choice.2023-07-2946 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#1 - Cultivating Change in our Society with André LovelleCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 1André Lovelle biographyAndré Lovelle is a former educator and writer that hails from Washington DC. In 2005, André launched his writing adventure with a blog called Blaxplanation. He used this blog as a tool to unpack black lives and start a dialogue about the vast and rich cultures the world has to offer. He says that, “we cannot always let fear dictate how we interact with the world or how we live our lives. Because you cannot fully realize yourself if you are constantly operating through fear”2023-07-2248 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and Dydine#2 - Activism Among Youth with Arin DegroffCommunity Conversationswith Alex & DydineEpisode 2Arin Degroff biographyMy story begins about 11 years ago when I asked myself for the first time; ‘what does it mean to love yourself Arin?’ I found myself perpetually frustrated that no one could tell me how to love myself, what it looked like, how they did it or let alone even know how to talk about it. At the time, I was not aware of the weight of my question nor did I know that the Universe would provide me the exact experiences I needed to d...2023-07-2247 min
Advance CopyBaserange on Growing a Healthy CompanyBaserange founders Marie-Louise Mogensen and Blandine Legait set out to provide women with underwear which didn’t dictate or restrict their bodies. Since 2012, this intention has set Baserange on an unprecedented trajectory, constantly pushing the fashion industry’s preconceptions to build one of the most authentic and courageous ready-to-wear brands.In this two-part conversation Marie explains how Baserange aims to work in a way that resembles a healthy organism. As such it felt natural to also include the thoughts of one of the brand’s long-term collaborators, Tugba Mert Taskan, the Garment Facility Executive of the pioneering Turkis...2023-03-231h 04Community Conversations with Alex and DydineBadass WomenPlease join us in celebrating International Women's Month and our first Community Conversation as we chat with Sharon, Nancy, and Jeannie about their transformative experience with their community and the ocean. In this illuminating discussion these badass women share exactly what makes their small community so special. Whether they're swimming with the wildlife or watching rocket launches on the horizon while peacefully floating on the waves, the wonderful bond these women share is palpable and we can't wait for you to hear!For more about Baserange, please click here for more info!For more on our...2021-03-2952 minCommunity Conversations with Alex and DydineWelcome to the Community Conversations with Alex & Dydine2021-03-2803 min
Naked BeautyHow to Feel Cute at Home Right NowWe have been living through this global pandemic for a year now, and I don’t know about you, but figuring out how to feel cute at home has definitely been a challenge. So of course, I had to turn to my fabulous Naked Beauty guests for advice. From Tamu McPherson’s ideas for lowkey elegant looks to Darian Symone’s tips on cozy fragrances, there’s something to help everyone hit the reset button this spring. Sit back, tune in, and enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Products: Kosas Concealer, Room Shop Scrunchies, Skims Long Sleeve Bo...2021-03-0821 min
長田杏奈のなんかなんかコスメ胸とブラジャーの納得史授乳期の無印期を経てリバーレース(素材)を知り、リュー・ドゥ・リュー(龍多美子さんの店)のオリジナルブラジャーでリハビリ。ワイヤー感の不一致がつのり、BASERANGEやcocoona skinwearとの邂逅へ……🌅※コスメの話はしてません2020-07-2215 min