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As You AreHollywood's Strikes & Writing Jokes for TV with Mattie BayneOn this episode of As You Are, Mattie Bayne joins us to chat about Hollywood’s strikes, diversity in the TV and film industry, and what it's actually like to be in the writer's room.
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Music by Yaz Leon2024-03-1150 minAs You AreCentering Enjoyment in the World of Fashion with Solidad NwakibuOn this episode of As You Are, Solidad Nwakibu chats with us about growing up between Nigeria and the US, her journey to becoming a fashion stylist, and how she prioritizes enjoyment in every aspect of her life.
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2023-09-2944 minAs You AreEmbodying a Love Ethic in DJing with LovieLovie chats with us about centering love and abundance in DJing, how the nightlife community uplifted her when she was a beginner, finding extensions of your creative outlet, and gives us some deep-cut music recs.
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Music by Yaz Leon2023-07-2643 minAs You ArePutting Form to Feeling with Alex LeavOn this episode of As You Are, Alex Leav chats with us about her journey to abstract painting, navigating galleries and social media as a fine artist, and exploring themes of capitalism, consumption, and feminism.
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Music by Yaz Leon2023-06-0939 minAs You AreBuilding a Queer Community IRL with Daniela CabadaOn this episode of As You Are, Daniela Cabada chats with us about transitioning out of a corporate job to pursue a creative endeavor, being sober-curious in a culture that centers alcohol, and embracing the intersections of her identity.
0:00 Intro
1:04 Dani introduces herself
3:51 Talks leaving corporate work
9:21 Starting Lez Get Together
19:06 Hosting non-alcoholic events
25:51 Grace talks about the most recent LGT event
31:49 Dani gives tips for people wanting to throw events
46:01 Promoting your projects and being on the news
2023-05-0559 minAs You AreRedefining Success as a Black Woman Raised in the LDS Church with Rachel WeaverOn this episode of As You Are, Rachel Weaver chats with us about the reality of blowing up on TikTok, reimagining your life outside of a high-demand religion, and expanding our definitions of community impact.
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0:00 - Grace and Hollis Intro
5:10 - Rachel Weaver introduces herself
7:01 - Utah, mission trips, and the LDS church
22:26 - The Black Menaces
28:10 - Exploring new interests
56:56 - Rapid fire
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Music by Yaz Leon2023-02-2452 min
As You Are"I'm a Producer, Not Just a Singer" with Yaz LeónOn this episode of As You Are, Yaz León chats with us about being brutally honest in her lyrics, making music in a multicultural home, and finding pleasure in the simple things.
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Music by Yaz Leon2023-02-1034 min
As You AreBuilding a "Sweet Black Writing Life" with Camille BaconOn this episode of As You Are, Camille Bacon talks about their process of building “a sweet Black writing life,” how yoga and meditation inform their creative practice, and the role of intimate connections.
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As You AreAs You Are TrailerWelcome to As You Are, a newsletter and podcast for deep convos with creatives about who they are and what drives them. Tune in for in-depth interviews and intentional conversations hosted by Hollis Baker and Grace Coudal. Stay tuned for more episodes.
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