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Black Her StoriesSound Journal, Vol. I: A Sonic Collection of Memories from 2025In this episode of Black Her Stories, Michaela welcomes the new year with a playful offering—a sound journal composed of voices, moments, and memories gathered in 2025. This expression is less about arriving somewhere and more about honoring where we've been. To view images that accompany these sounds, visit Michaela on Substack and follow Black Her Stories on Instagram for more reflections from the journey. Links and Resources BHS Newsletter 💌: Subscribe to our newsletter for a peek behind-the-scenes and join us on Instagram. Nourish: Discover upcoming workshops, creative offerings, and na...
2026-01-2143 min
Black Her StoriesACT ONE: A Creative Collaboration and the Month of ImaginationIn this episode of Black Her Stories, Michaela shares the story of a creative collaboration with COTS Detroit, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families experiencing homelessness. Through conversations with COTS leaders, we explore their radical practice of the Month of Imagination—a full month devoted to rest, reflection, and dreaming beyond limits. Together, we uncover how imagination fuels transformation, how collaboration builds community, and how rest itself becomes a form of resistance. Tune in for a story about creativity, care, and the courage to reimagine what's possible when we pause to dream.
2025-11-1918 min
Black Her StoriesACT TWO: Becoming a World Builder with Aisha ShillingfordIn this two-part episode, Michaela is in conversation with Collagist and Creative Director of Intelligent Mischief, Aisha Shillingford. Together, we explore her unique path to artistry; how she followed her intuition, experimented with different mediums, found her creative voice, and ultimately, self-actualized into an artist. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready for their inner artist to take up more space. Links and Resources: Visual Voice: A 5-week virtual course that blends the hands-on practice of collage with art history and group coaching. The next cohort is an affinity space for...
2025-09-0540 min
Black Her StoriesACT ONE: Imagining Futures of Repair with Aisha ShillingfordIn this mini-episode, Michaela sits down with Aisha Shillingford, Creative Director of Intelligent Mischief, to hear the creative journey that led to the Futures of Repair exhibit. Links and Resources: Intelligent Mischief: Discover the world building practice of Intelligent Mischief and learn more about the Futures of Repair exhibit. While you're on the interwebs, give Aisha a follow on Instagram (@aishashillingford) BHS Newsletter 💌: Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on future episodes, behind-the-scenes insights, and more stories from Black Her Stories.
2025-08-2006 min
Black Her StoriesAct One: Remembering bell hooks with Ashara EkundayoIn this two-part episode, Michaela is in conversation with independent curator, social practice artist, caregiver, and founder, Ashara Ekundayo. Together, we explore the influence of bell hooks on Ashara's life and the role of artists in moments of celebration, chaos, and catastrophe. Links and Resources: Artist as First Responder: Discover the interstellar creative work of the Artist as First Responder platform and learn more about the important work of Ashara Ekundayo. While you're at it, give her a follow on Instagram (@blublakwomyn) bell hooks: To learn more about our sis...
2025-07-3026 min
Black Her StoriesAct Two: Recognizing Artists as First Responders with Ashara EkundayoIn this two-part episode, Michaela is in conversation with independent curator, social practice artist, caregiver, and founder, Ashara Ekundayo. Together, we explore the influence of bell hooks on Ashara's life and the role of artists in moments of celebration, chaos, and catastrophe. Links and Resources: Artist as First Responder: Discover the interstellar creative work of the Artist as First Responder platform and learn more about the important work of Ashara Ekundayo. While you're at it, give her a follow on Instagram (@blublakwomyn) Amiri Baraka: To learn more about our bro...
2025-07-3022 min
The IntersectionThe Creative Edge: Expanding What’s PossibleThis week on The Intersection Podcast, we're joined by Michaela Ayers, a multidisciplinary artist and DEIA strategist who is redefining how creativity can be a catalyst for deeper connection and transformational learning in organizations. Michaela, the founder of Nourish Community, brings a wealth of experience designing community-centered, art-infused learning experiences that prioritize the body, storytelling, and imagination.In this episode, we explore how somatic, interactive learning can foster real behavior change and discuss how “edutainment” can revolutionize DEIA programming. Michaela shares creative strategies for meaningful onboarding and post-training support, as well as the power of storytelling and coll...
2025-06-1138 min
BPM Radio ProjectBPM-Programa628T15x39_Remixed 2 (29-05-2025)_Podcast ExtetendedTrack list:
VICEVERSA - IV
CHRISTINA AGUILERA feat. Redman - Dirrty
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - Rock Your Body
KENNY ROGERS with Dolly Parton - Islands In The Stream
SIMPLY RED - Stars
NENEH CHERRY - Buffalo Stance
PUFF DADDY & FAITH EVANS feat. 112 - Ill Be Missing You
SHARON REDD - Can You Handle It
BELL BIV DEVOE - Poison
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - Exodus (Dr Packer's Drum & Bass Mix - Extended)
DAVID BOWIE - Let's Dance (Dr Packer Remix - Extended)
ROY AYERS UBIQUITY - Running Away (Dr Packer Remix - Extended)
TEENA MARIE - You Make Love Like Springtime...
2025-05-312h 49
Black Her StoriesAct One: Celebrating Black Love through Collage with Rachel ChapmanIn this episode, Michaela Ayers explores the transformative power of love, creativity, and community care. Reflecting on her journey through the Seeda School for Black feminist worldbuilding, Michaela shares how the recovery of her creative spirit has shaped her latest offering—The Art of Black Love, a collage and memory workshop. Join us inside Wa Na Wari, a historically Black home turned cultural space, where participants gather to reflect on love in all its forms. Listen as workshop attendees, including Rachel Chapman, bring their memories to life through creative writing and collage. Resources: Sign up...
2025-02-2825 min
Black Her StoriesJumping Timelines: Reflecting on the Past, Present, and FutureIn this reflective episode, Michaela travels through space-time to revisit one of her proudest moments of 2024. This episode also introduces the concept of Black Quantum Futurism, connecting ancestral wisdom to our present lives. Join Michaela as she shares a heartfelt letter to her future self and offers a glimpse into her personal journey as an artist. Links and Resources: Trinit Watson: A Detroit-based Cultural Worker, Resource Mobilizer, and Facilitator of Birwood House's Collective Memory Mapping Series. Learn more about her artistic practice and commitment to communal care. Birwood House 🏠: Tap in at Birwood House. Subscribe to...
2024-12-3028 min
Black Her StoriesAct Two: Savoring Ancestry and Black Diasporic Food with Franchescha LamarreIn this episode of Black Her Stories, Michaela Ayers reconnects with Chef Franchesca Lamarre. Together, they host an intimate backyard dinner party where food rituals and lineage intertwine. From her roots in Haitian traditions to her bold experimentation with Black American flavors, Fran takes us on a journey through food that honors her ancestors and connects her to her community. Links and Resources: Episode Sponsor: The FBomb Breakfast Club is badass peer support network where women and gender-diverse business leaders come together to laugh, learn, and share recipes for success. Join the FBomb co...
2024-10-0415 min
Black Her StoriesAct One: Honoring Ancestry and Black Diasporic Food with Franchescha LamarreThis episode of Black Her Stories celebrates our maternal connections through food and the sisterhood between chefs Franchescha Lamarre and Mariya Moore Russell. Both women allow us to tag along their journeys through the culinary world and their commitment to preserving Black food traditions. Tune in for a delicious conversation about food, family, and the care of cooking. Links and Resources: Instagram 📸: Keep up with Fran (@franchescalamarre) and Mariya (@mariyamoore_russell) to stay informed about their upcoming events. And if you haven't yet, be sure to give BHS (@blackherstories) a follow. Food...
2024-09-2025 min
The Enviro ShowThe MA Woodlands Powertrip Enviro ShowGreetings Earthlings. What do you think about some questionable entity taking "an exquisite parcel of public land near Mount Greylock, beloved by residents and visitors, and reducing it to chips"? We are paraphrasing our guest Lori Bradley, who along with Michaela Lapoint & Doonee Mackay of Save the Notch Forest Reservoir Bellows Pipe Trail join us to uncover the truth. See their petition HERE. The entity in question, once called the Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership, has been the subject of past shows. It's not pretty. It's business-as-usual trashing our forests in the so-called Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Our Quote...
2024-08-2740 min
Black Her StoriesCelebrating Grandmothers and the Cultural Roots of Collard GreensDive into the rich heritage of collard greens and explore the connection between food, family, and tradition. Join Michaela Ayers as she hosts a storytelling booth at Detroit's 2nd Annual Collard Green Cook-Off, capturing the culinary memories of the community. From the preparation techniques passed down through generations to the evolving practices of today's chefs, this episode is a flavorful celebration of cultural roots. Key Takeaways: Heritage Preparation: Learn how traditional cooking methods, especially those for collard greens, connect us to our ancestors. Community and Food Sovereignty: Discover the significance of food sovereignty...
2024-08-2017 min
Black Her StoriesAct Three: Prioritizing Creativity and Community Voices with Sidewalk DetroitTune into this bonus episode to meet the team at Sidewalk Detroit and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes listen of in the last chapter of artist Halima Afi Cassells's eco-art residency. Get up close and personal with the visionary leaders who are pioneering a creative approach to city building, climate resilience, and community care. Together, we dive into how artists play a vital role in creating public art that raises awareness of critical social issues and how Sidewalk Detroit leverages collaborative approaches to foster meaningful change. Resources & Special Mentions: Organizations Si...
2024-07-2522 min
Black Her StoriesAct Two: Honoring Water and Reimagining Waste with Halima Afi CassellsTumble down the rabbit hole with Halima Afi Cassells as we dive into the world of eco-art and sustainability. Discover ways to care for Mother Earth, reimagine our relationship with waste, and explore the often unseen impact of microplastics. In this episode, we take you inside an Eco-Art workshop hosted by Sidewalk Detroit, where Halima and community members transformed trash into an upcycled sculpture for Eliza Howell Park. Resources & Special Mentions: Halima Afi Cassels Website: https://www.halimacassells.com/ IG: halima_afi Organizations Ec...
2024-06-2119 min
Black Her StoriesAct One: Watering Possibilities and Reimagining Waste with Halima Afi CassellsTake a walk with me and Halima Afi Cassells through her garden. Listen as we chat about her artistic journey, sustainability practices, and the Black women in her life that inspire her. An award-winning, interdisciplinary, community-engaged artist, and mother of three, Halima is an avid gardener whose roots are deeply woven into the soil of Detroit, Michigan. Halima's deep connection to nature and how gardening has influenced her art practice resonated with me on a soul level and sparked new pathways in my brain; How can I reduce the harm being done to the planet...
2024-05-2433 min
Stateside Daily ArchiveBlack Her Stories with Michaela AyersMichaela Ayers is a doer of many things. She’s an artist, facilitator, and historian. But she says that her life’s work is a particular project she’s been developing since 2019: Black Her Stories. GUEST: Michaela Ayers, founder of Nourish and creator of Black Her Stories ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-2421 min
THE WAYNE AYERS PODCASTEP 97: From Voicing Toph to Yale Grad: Michaela Jill Murphy Discusses Life JourneyMichaela Jill Murphy discusses her iconic voicing career, spanning projects like Finding Nemo, Kronk's New Groove, Curious George, Brother Bear 2, Meet the Robinsons, and notably, portraying Toph in Avatar: The Last Airbender, before transitioning to pursue education, culminating in a degree from Yale University.
2024-04-1137 min
Black Her StoriesAct Two: Imagining Radical Play with Gwendolyn WallaceTune in to hear an interview with Gwendolyn Wallace. Together we dive into nuances of navigating strong emotions, the insightful moment that motivated her to write the book, and how Wallace's early childhood experience informed the Light that She Feels Inside. 👀 Wanna see pictures of our in-person event at the Bronx Children's Museum? Take a peek at our Instagram to see the magic for yourself. 📖 To purchase a copy of the Light She Feels Inside from a Black-owned bookstore, stop by Bronx Bound Books. You can also purchase the book from the woman-owned publisher, Sourcebooks. 🍭 In...
2024-03-2930 min
Black Her StoriesAct One: Expressing Emotions with Nina Simone and Gwendolyn WallaceIn this episode, we dip our baby toes into a conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace. Gwendolyn Wallace is a New York City-based researcher, storyteller, and children's literature author. Her work for both children and adults centers Afrodiasporic voices to explore the unfolding relationship between the spatial logics of colonialism and our body-minds. In this episode, we talk about: The emotional complexity of Black Childhood Nina Simone The Light That She Feels Inside Ways to get in touch with King Sophia: Website: https://kingsophiamusic.com/ IG: kingso...
2024-03-0114 min
Black Her StoriesLearning Leadership from Grandma with Jahmad CanleyIn this episode, we explore the lessons of leadership Jahmad Canley. Jahmad is a husband, father, community member, and the president of Potential Unleashed, business coaching company specializing in providing solutions to companies, teams, and individuals of every description through improved performance and increased human effectiveness. Together, we elevate the impact of his Grandma, Betty Jo Davis, and discuss her unique expressions of leadership.
2024-02-2417 min
Black Her StoriesAct Two: Thinking Creatively about Spaces with Donna CarterIn this episode, we explore the possibilities of the Black imagination with architect Donna Carter. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Donna D. Carter is the President of Carter Design Associates, an architectural, planning, and restoration firm in Austin, Texas. Her practice is focused on projects that combine revitalization, historic preservation, and new construction within a community context. A shaper of physical spaces, Donna and her firm have received numerous awards including the Texas Society of Architecture's Design Award and the Preservation Texas Award for the Restoration of the Texas and Pacific Terminal W...
2024-02-1416 min
Black Her StoriesAct One: Reimagining Black History with Donna CarterIn this episode, we explore the possibilities of the Black imagination with architect Donna Carter. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Donna D. Carter is the President of Carter Design Associates, an architectural, planning, and restoration firm in Austin, Texas. Her practice is focused on projects that combine revitalization, historic preservation, and new construction within a community context. A shaper of physical spaces, Donna and her firm have received numerous awards including the Texas Society of Architecture's Design Award and the Preservation Texas Award for the Restoration of the Texas and Pacific Terminal Waiting Room...
2024-02-0521 min
Black Her StoriesSeason Three Sneak PeekHello, and Happy Black History Month! In this mini-episode, BHS creator and host, Michaela Ayers, invites you to cozy up on the couch for a friendly catch up. This year Black Her Stories celebrates her 5th birthday so now is the perfect time to reflect on where we've been and share what is coming next in season three. ◉ Substack: https://blackherstories.substack.com/ ◉ IG: @blackherstories ◉ Website: Nourish.community/podcast
2024-02-0106 min
Black Her StoriesExcavating Origin Stories with Michaela AyersIn this episode, we stroll into a conversation with the artist formerly known as Michaela Ayers. With a BFA in Art History from the University of Kansas and a studio practice of collage, ceramics, and fiber arts, multi-disciplinary artist Mickey D is ready to be seen. Facilitated by BHS co-producer Jassmine Parks, this interview dives into Mickey's early childhood curiosities and inspirations. We also chat about her creative routine and the distinction between her collage and ceramics practice. Our special guest in this episode is someone who knows Michaela's creative impulses very well; her mom V...
2024-01-1724 min
Black Her StoriesCommunity Reflections: A Quilted Magic Carpet RideIn this episode, we're floating through the conversations that we've had in this season. Tune in to hear a compilation of conversations that stitch together some of our favorite moments and give you a hint at where Black Her Stories is going next. In this episode, you hear from: Judy Bowman (judybowmanartist) Takeisha Jefferson (takeishaart) Sydney James (sydneygjames) Sabrina Nelson (sabrinanelson67) Yvette Rock (yvetterockdetroit) ◉ Get in Touch: Nourish.community/podcast ◉ IG: @blackherstories ◉ Advertising Inquiries: hello@nourishevents.org
2023-11-1717 min
The IntersectionPlay as a Catalyst to TransformHello and welcome to this weeks episode of the Intersection Podcast! We don’t often equate creativity and imagination with DEI. My guest is busting that myth and bringing a unique lens to the way we approach DEI.We’re joined by Michaela Ayers, a multi-disciplinary artist and Art Historian who blends creativity into DEIA. Michaela is a seasoned facilitator who offers a human-centered approach to learning that promotes true and lasting behavior change.A spirited storyteller, Michaela is also the creator of the Black Her Stories project, a platform celebrating the leadership and co...
2023-11-1535 min
Black Her StoriesThe Magic of MuralsIn this episode, we're following the creative energy of the city and talking to Detroiters about the art and impact of Sydney James. Murals play an important role in Motor City and this year happened to be the next installment of BLKOUT Walls, the biannual mural festival co-founded by Sydney James. So we popped up at the closing Block Party to chat with community members and the artists who participated in the festival. In this episode, we spoke to: Demien De Yonte (@deyonte6908) Khristyn Richardson (kris.goesrawr) Luis Bloom (@lu...
2023-09-2111 min
Black Her StoriesExploring Expressions of Black Love with Sydney JamesIn this episode, we ride into a conversation with Sydney James. Fine arts painter and muralist Sydney G. James is a girl proudly raised in Detroit. With a BFA from the College for Creative Studies and a background in commercial art, James is a figurative artist whose bold brush strokes have humanized Detroit's industrial skyline. Not limited to one dimension, Sydney's artwork can be found in private collections, galleries, museums, or on a pair of shoes. Her visual narratives project the complex realities of Black women while interrogating the concepts of safe spaces and community care.
2023-09-0133 min
Black Her StoriesJourneying through Space and Black Stories with Sabrina NelsonIn this episode, we float weightlessly into a conversation with Sabrina Nelson. Nelson is a painter by degree from Detroit's College for Creative Studies. Influenced by Yoruba Religion, as well as Eastern and African philosophies, Sabrina's work is a combination of spirit, motion, and intimacy. Not limited by two dimensions, the scope of her work also includes sculpture, objects, performance and installations. With professional appointments at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the College for Creative Studies, Sabrina Nelson has served as an educator, lecturer, and professional artist for 37 years. Coaching her community on the business of b...
2023-06-2836 min
Black Her StoriesDetroit Fashion StatementsIn this episode, we're following the joyful rhythm of the city and talking to Detroiters about their style and art of Judy Bowman. In this episode, we talk to: Brianna L Jones, Chanel Oldham Chuck Micheaux Crystal Delahugh Crystal Marie Valencia Davis Resources: Judy Bowman Websites: https://www.judybowman.com/ IG: judybowmanartist References Sugar Hill Historic District Krispy Addicts Tonico Brand Avenue of Fashion
2023-06-2624 min
Black Her StoriesCelebrating the Rhythm of Black American Life with Judy BowmanIn this episode, we dive into a conversation with Judy Bowman. Bowman is a mixed-media collage artist whose figurative works celebrate the rhythm and beauty woven into the fabric of Black American culture. Born and raised on the Eastside of Detroit, Judy uses vibrant colors and textured paper to illustrate visual narratives of her family, friends, and the everyday elegance of her community. Considering herself a visual griot, she sees her job to tell stories that are reflective of her coming-of-age in Detroit's Eastside and Black Bottom neighborhoods. Often compared to Romare Bearden, she too is committed t...
2023-04-2638 min
Black Her StoriesThe Art of MotherhoodIn the spirit of constant experimentation and eternal expansion, we're doing things a little differently this season. As we continue to explore Detroit as a character through creative storytelling, we thought, what better way to uplift diverse narratives than to let Detroiter speak for themselves? So we're hitting the streets, talking to strangers, and passing the microphone to members of the community to hear what they have to say. This very first Community Voice episode was a collaboration between Michaela Ayers and Jassmine Parks. We hope you enjoy. ◉ Get in Tou...
2023-03-3014 min
Black Her StoriesCapturing Motherhood and Memory with Yvette RockIn this episode, we dive into a conversation with Yvette Rock. Rock was born in Paramaribo, Suriname in 1975. She received a BFA in 1997 from Cooper Union in New York City and an MFA in Painting from the University of Michigan in 1999. Yvette is the co-founder of Detroit Connections at U of M, and founder and Executive Director of Live Coal - a non-profit organization in Detroit. She has been an artist-in-residence in Detroit schools since 1999, and an active member of her community as a professional artist for 24 years. Yvette exhibits widely throughout southeast Michigan. Her accolades include t...
2023-03-2937 min
Przy MikrofonieSprawa Azarii Chamberlain - historie kryminalne
17 sierpnia 1980 roku rodzina Chamberlainów biwakowała w pobliżu słynnej Ayers Rock w australijskim Outbacku. Rodzina składała się z ojca Michaela, matki Lindy oraz trójki ich dzieci: 9-tygodniowej Azarii oraz jej braci: 6-letniego Aidana i 4-letniego Reagana.
Chamberlainowie i kilka innych rodzin zgromadziło się, aby cieszyć się ogniskiem i gotowaniem, ale chwilę później mała Azaria zniknęła!
Błogi relaks przerwał krzyk Lindy. Potwornie wstrząśnięta, krzyknęła "Dingo ma moje dziecko" i tym samym tragedia rodziny Chamberlainów dopiero się zaczęła...
Maleńka Azaria zniknęła, a australijska opinia publiczna obróciła się pr...
2023-03-1913 min
Black Her StoriesHonoring Blackness and womanness with Takeisha JeffersonIn this episode, we dive into a conversation with Takeisha Jefferson. Jefferson is a Michigan native and a seasoned portrait photographer passionate about art history. Her subjects frequently include her family, and her oeuvre also touches on Black womanhood and empowerment themes. Her photographic storytelling has earned her a feature on Google Arts and Culture and a spotlight in Aida Amoaka's book As We See It: Artists Reshaping Black Identity, which showcases 30 black artists from around the world. As a disabled veteran, wife, and mother of four, Takeisha brings a wealth of life experience and insight into...
2023-02-2252 min
Flourish & Friends Podcast#12 – Beyond BHM with Michaela AyersThis week we are sitting down with Michaela Ayers the Founder and Facilitator of Nourish, a DEI collective that improves the way people work together. In our conversation, Michaela talks about the gift of gathering around the table and how approach each conversation with curiosity, not fear. Make sure you've got a pen handy because you'll want to take notes!
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2023-02-0640 min
Black Her StoriesSeason Two Sneak PeekHello there! It's been a minute, but Black Her Stories (BHS) is back! Catch up with BHS creator and host, Michaela Ayers, as she reflects on 2022 and looks ahead at what's on the horizon of a new year. In season two, we continue our quest of unearthing stories of Black women based in Detroit, Michigan with a focus on visual artists. Together, we'll explore the roles of community, creativity, and history as sources of individual and collective power. Through conversations with the city's eminent and emerging artists, we will find meaning in colors, sh...
2023-02-0104 min
She Knows the WayThoughts on Season 10 + What's Next for She Knows the WayLara shares her reflections on this season's episodes (our 10th season!), a question for you to reflect on as summer comes to a close, and what's next for She Knows the Way. Help Us Plan Our Next Season! Tell us what's on your mind at laradalch.com/listenerquestions Season 10 Episodes to Binge On! Like Space Space with Michaela Ayers and Jennifer McCord How to Think About Money Now with Jacquette Timmons How to Make Decisions Now with Kimberly Diggles How to Think About Work Now with Adrian Granzella Larssen Listener Favorites to Binge...
2022-08-0903 minBlack Her StoriesExploring Collective Memories with Nandi ComerIn this episode, we wander into a conversation with Nandi Comer. Comer is the author of American Family: A Syndrome (Finishing Line Press) and Tapping Out (Northwestern University Press). She also serves as a poetry editor for Obsidian Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora and as the Director of the Allied Media Projects Seeds Program. Together, we celebrate the work of Vievee Francis. Vievee Francis is a poet, award-winning author, and editor, and currently teaches English and creative writing as an Associate Professor at Dartmouth College. Of her own poetry, Francis said, "I'm very much saying th...
2022-07-1958 minBlack Her StoriesNavigating Inner Worlds with Jean Alicia ElsterIn this episode, we wade into a conversation with Jean Alicia Elster. Jean Alicia Elster is an author of young adult novels and children's books. A native Detroiter and former attorney, Elster has published a number of books including - Joe Joe in the City, Who is Jim Hines?, The Colored Car, and How it Happens. Together, we celebrate the work of Ida B. Wells-Barnette. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Over the course of a lifetime dedicated to combating prejudice and violence, and the fight for African-American...
2022-05-2542 minBlack Her StoriesBeholding Oral Histories with Marsha MusicIn this episode, we dig into a conversation with Marsha Music. Marsha is the daughter of pre-Motown record producer Joe Von Battle. She's also an acclaimed writer of essays, poems, and narratives on life in Detroit. Together, we celebrate the work of Betty DeRamus. Betty DeRamus is a veteran and award-winning journalist, DeRamus was the jury's pick and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1993. She has been awarded a Michigan Press Association Award, as well as a Deems Taylor award for a profile of Roberta Flack published in Essence. A passion for the troubles and triumphs...
2022-04-2739 minShe Knows the WayLike Space SpaceLara chats with friends of the show Michaela Ayers and Jennifer McCord. We get real about how we're navigating our awkward re-entry into the world as Covid restrictions lift. How we're reconnecting with our people, our work, and ourselves after two plus years in pandemic isolation. And why astronauts might have advice for how to get back out there. Michaela Ayers (she/her), a social justice facilitator turned entrepreneur, is revolutionizing the way individuals, organizations, and communities think about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Michaela is the founder of Nourish, a social impact organization that is advancing...
2022-04-2637 min
Tha Lowdown2022 WNBA Draft RecapBJ & Drew run through the all three rounds of the WNBA draft with analysis, reactions and roster predictions as we recap it all!
**Since this initial recording, the following p[ayers have been waived: Emma Cannon, Natasha Mack, Jennifer Coleman, Kalani Brown, Michaela Kelly, Faustine Aifuwa, Deja Winters, Alexus Dye, Delicia Washington, Keyona Hayes, Ali Patberg, Macee Williams & Khaalia Hillsman**
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2022-04-151h 21Black Her StoriesHealing the Mother Wound with La Shaun Phoenix MooreIn this episode, we get into conversation with La Shaun Phoenix Moore. Moore is a Detroit-based vocalist, spoken word artist, activist, culture creator, and wife. She is the recipient of the 2020 and 2021 Creators of Culture Award by CultureSource. Phoenix is currently working on a memoir that examines the complexities of the Mother Wound. The Mother wound is a type of intergenerational trauma that is informed by how we have experienced mothering. We also discuss the contributions of Natasha T Miller through her book Butcher. Natasha, is a Detroit native, performance poet, LGBTQ activist, film producer, founder of the "Artists In...
2022-03-0952 minBlack Her StoriesPlanting Seeds with Imani NicheleIn this episode, we dig into a conversation with Imani Nichele. Imani is a Detroit-based poet, rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is the 2018 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate. Her writing has been featured by the Heidelberg Project, Fox Sports, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. In this conversation, we celebrate the work of Lucille Clifton (1936-2010). Clifton is known for her unique writing style that underscores 'clear truth-telling.' Her sharp, small poems employ understated yet imaginative language that invites the reader into the inner world of a Black woman. We trace the interconnection between Clifton's inner world exploration and...
2022-03-0935 minBlack Her StoriesSeismic Shifts and a Sense of Wonder with Brittany RogersIn this episode, we dive into a conversation with Brittany Rogers. Brittany is a poet, creator, educator, and proud native Detroiter. She is a fellow of VONA, The Watering Hole, Poetry Incubator, and Pink Door Writing Retreat. Her writing has been anthologized in The BreakBeat Poets: Black Girl Magic and Best of the Net. Brittany is also Editor-in-Chief for Muzzle Magazine, an M.F.A. candidate, and a Blackburn Fellow at Randolph College. Together, we celebrate the work of Aricka Foreman. Aricka is an American poet and interdisciplinary writer from Detroit MI. Author of the chapbook Dream with a Glass C...
2022-03-0952 minBlack Her StoriesComing March 9: Black Her StoriesHosted by Michaela Ayers, this series illuminates the lives and legacies of Black women - past and present - who inspire us and shape our stories. In season one, we're talking to Black women writers in Detroit, Michigan to learn how community informs a creative. And what possibilities exist when creativity meets history. The series premieres on March 9th. Subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts.
2022-02-0905 min
Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)Rewiring Your Brain with Michaela Ayers
Nourish was founded by Michaela Ayers in reaction to the 2016 presidential election. Realizing that we live in a polarized society where it’s increasingly difficult to engage in conversation across our differences, especially conversations about race and racism, Michaela set out to create a middle ground. “I am of the opinion that even though a conversation may be uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean the experience can’t be beautiful,” says Michaela.The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and OrganizationsLISTEN TO HUNDREDS OF OTHER PIECES OF THE BEST ADVIC...
2021-11-0105 min
She Knows the WayStories from Lockdown: Reinvention, Resilience, and Staying HealthySix previous guests of the podcast share their thoughts about reinvention, resilience, refusing to put themselves last, and staying well (and sane) during this pandemic – in audio dispatches sent from their home during lockdown. Plus a postscript from Lara with resources for fighting racial injustice. Previous interviews on this podcast with guests featured in this episode: Entrepreneurship and Everyday Self-Care with Laura Sullivan Learning When to Surrender with Karen Okonkwo Slash Careers and Staying Grounded with Soleil Roth Finding Clarity in Chaos with Marisa Office How to Start Over with Lara Banker Havi...
2020-06-0224 min
She Knows the WayHaving Brave Conversations with Michaela AyersMichaela Ayers loves food. She is also a tireless advocate for inclusive cultures inside organizations. So she brought her two passions together with her social impact company 'Nourish,' where she brings people together at the dinner table for brave conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michaela shares her journey as a social justice facilitator, entrepreneur, and woman waking up to the importance of self-care in her work and life.
2019-11-1233 min
She's So Lucky38| Creating A Community of Black Girl Magic - Balanced Black Girl Podcast LIVEToday’s episode is a special one - it is from our first LIVE recording of Balanced Black Girl Podcast. We hosted our first live podcast at The Collective in Seattle and had an open, honest conversation about the importance of community, and how we can build more authentic connections and relationships. Get to know our amazing guests. Michaela Ayers is the founder of Nourish, a social impact organization that drives cultural change through human connection and experiential learning. Through the lens of social justice, she designs meaningful moments that embrace diversity and foster a cu...
2019-06-251h 19She's So Lucky38| Creating A Community of Black Girl Magic - Balanced Black Girl Podcast LIVEToday’s episode is a special one - it is from our first LIVE recording of Balanced Black Girl Podcast. We hosted our first live podcast at The Collective in Seattle and had an open, honest conversation about the importance of community, and how we can build more authentic connections and relationships. Get to know our amazing guests. Michaela Ayers is the founder of Nourish, a social impact organization that drives cultural change through human connection and experiential learning. Through the lens of social justice, she designs meaningful moments that embrace diversity and foster a cu...
2019-06-251h 19
Talkin' BobEp. 39 Talkin’ w/ Michaela AyersBob talks with Michaela about her business, the muppets, and saying 2019
Check out what Michaela is up to at - https://nourishevents.org/
2018-12-1200 min