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Crystal Clarity - I Won't Complain Jan 18, 2019

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What do you do when your passion never goes away? We experienced a rare beautiful realness while sitting down with Crystal Clarity, a Brooklyn based illustrator, muralist, painter, and arts educator. We talk about not following the rules of movement society, why there's no giving up, the sensory nature of the artist soul, and more. Follow Crystal on Instagram: [at]msclarity83 Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: Weapon of Choice Podcast Instagram: [at]weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: [at]weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions THANK YOU!

Evolving Doors with Seher Dec 18, 2018

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How do you practice filling your glass beyond half full? In this episode we had the honor and privilege to sit down with Seher in Brooklyn to hear her story and thoughts on journeying upon different creative avenues, balancing and mitigating trajectories for success, opening windows for self-evolving and healing, and more. Dig in and enjoy! Follow Seher on Instagram: [at]seher Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: Weapon of Choice Podcast Instagram: [at]weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: [at]weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions THANK YOU!

Joseph Capehart - Inward Outer Space Nov 28, 2018

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How do you honor your hopefulness? We had the immense pleasure of sitting down with performance poet Joseph Capehart in Brooklyn, NYC for an insightful, beautifully honest conversation. We talked about the creative processes, navigating personal and professional art life as a black man, the importance of being unapologetic in the name of growth, and more. Enjoy! Follow Joseph on Instagram: [at]sirjosephcapehart Twitter [at]jhartcape Featured song: "History" by Mmyykk Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: [at]weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: [at]weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: [at]weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions THANK YOU!

Lamia Abukhadra - Narrative Terrorist Nov 19, 2018

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Do you censor yourself in your daily life? Palestinian American artist Lamia Abukhadra takes us down a brilliant unique road of changing the story in the name of justice; her exploration and experimentation will have us all thinking long and hard about the many ways we communicate history and voice truths in the complex world. It was a joy and honor to hear Lamia's story and learn about her powerful interdisciplinary art-making. Enjoy! Follow Lamia on Instagram: [at]lamiaabukhadra Featured song: "Tribe 2.0" by Mmyykk Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: [at]weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: [at]weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: [at]weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions THANK YOU!

On the Other Side of Midterms with DeRay McKesson Nov 13, 2018

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How do you imagine building on the progressive political wins of 2018? We talked with civil rights activist and author DeRay Mckesson about visions for a better, more just future for all, understanding and focusing on the implications of various forms of systematic oppression, the power of joy, imagination, and more. Purchase Deray’s book, "On the Other Side of Freedom" here: https://deray.com/buy/ Follow DeRay on Instagram: [at]iamderay and Twitter:[at]deray Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: https://www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: @weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: @weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions THANK YOU!

Olivia Gatwood - True Chime Nov 10, 2018

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What do you have when you listen deeply to another’s truth? Olivia Gatwood joined us in Minneapolis to talk about her journey, the complexities of creating and building a career, the beauty and struggles of evolving as an artist, and more. Be inspired by her words and voice. Featured poems by Olivia Gatwood: “Ode to the Women on Long Island” (39:04) “Alternate Universe in Which I Am Unfazed by the Men Who Do Not Love Me” (56:21) Purchase Olivia’s book, “New American Best Friend” here: https://buttonpoetry.com/product/new-american-best-friend/ Follow Olivia on Instagram and Twitter: @oliviagatwood Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: https://www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: @weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: @weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions THANK YOU!

Blair Imani - Master of None Oct 12, 2018

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Who motivates you to “level up”? Behold our Brooklyn interview with author and radical historian Blair Imani. If you’ve never heard her story, start here, and don’t stop paying attention to her pivotal work and contributions across movements. You’ll be inspired and energized to be as bold as Blair, and she and others would love to see you in the fight for inclusion, justice and equality! Purchase Blair’s new book, “Modern HERstory” here: https://blairimani.com/books/ Follow Blair on Instagram and Twitter: @blairimani Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: https://www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: @weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: @weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions

To the Wonder with Sagirah Shahid Oct 05, 2018

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How do you show up for community with a humble heart? Sagirah Shahid joined us to talk about her life and its clear connections to her creativity. Her memories are voiced to fill up the library of thoughts in our minds as she gives us insight into her personal and creative journey. It was such an honor to share this beautiful time with Sagirah, and we know you'll enjoy this conversation! Featured poems by Sagirah Shahid Follow Sagirah on Twitter: @sagirahS Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: https://www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: @weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: @weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com Weapon of Choice theme song by Renée Copeland Brought to you by Special Menu Productions THANK YOU!

James Spooner - All Joy and No Fun Aug 17, 2018

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What does it mean to have balance in your life? Our amazing and introspective guest, James Spooner, reflectively illustrated some of his life and work when he sat down to talk with us at his L.A. vegan tattoo studio, Monocle Tattoo, where he never loses sight of a greater need for his people seeking healthy, meaningful and lasting ink. James leaves a trail of revolutionary sparks, going back to his groundbreaking documentary, AFRO-PUNK, and beyond. Look forward to his writing, too, as he gets ready to launch one of hopefully many graphic novels to come! Follow James on Instagram: @spoonersnofun Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: https://www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please RATE and REVIEW Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: @weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: @weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com THANK YOU!

Mica Grimm: Woman on Fire Jul 30, 2018

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How do you live from your core? Our guest, Mica Grimm, shared with us some of her layers, some of what she's learned from movements and a life growing further into consciousness, and more. Her approach to art and awakening embodies her passion for her people and a better, more just world. It was a joy to share time and space with Mica. Enjoy her words, and let them stay with you. Follow Mica on Instagram: @micamaryjane Featured Song: Indigo Party by Renée Copeland Support our show with any dollar amount monthly to keep us going by becoming a Weapon of Choice Member at this link: https://www.patreon.com/weaponofchoicepodcast One-time contributions can be made here: https://www.paypal.me/weaponofchoicepod Please rate and review Weapon of Choice Podcast on Apple Podcasts/iTunes! Follow us on social media here: Facebook: @weaponofchoicepodcast Instagram: @weaponofchoicepodcast Twitter: @weaponchoicepod Email us: weaponofchoicefans@gmail.com

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