Spoken word poet, performer, and host Amena Brown, brings hilarious storytelling, soulful conversation and insightful interviews with women of color. HER with Amena Brown invites you into a living room where you can hear new perspectives, listen to poetic readings of things you never thought could be poetic, and celebrate Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian women who because of their contributions to the world and their community are deserving of a crown. Join Amena as she reminds you to ac ...
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Everybody has some broken records, negative messages that rattle around in our souls. Join author and spoken word poet Amena Brown as she unpacks the themes from her non-fiction book How to Fix a Broken Record with a different guest each episode. Through compelling interviews, cackling, and conversation, Amena and guests discuss life, love, faith, and broken records while reviewing the soundtracks of their lives.
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Missi Burgess and Amena Brown love donuts. Missi and Amena are family. They are sisters-in-law. Friends-in-sisters. Sisters-in-friends. Fristers. They also love cupcakes. They love donuts and cupcakes so much they decided to start a pop-up podcast (meaning they pop up with episodes when they feel like it!) expressly for talking about donuts and cupcakes. And how to navigate life's awkward moments and meeting the standards of weird etiquette. Missi and Amena are always here for the donuts but ...
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SkillsUSA's podcast covers a wide range of different topics of interest to students and advisors involved in SkillsUSA. From basic "how to" information to memorable speeches, SkillsUSA podcasts contain something for every member.
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For over 10 years, CreativeMornings Atlanta has been a gathering place for Atlanta’s creative community, featuring over 100 creative leaders and arts practitioners sharing their best practices, worst mistakes, and how failure and experimentation inspired their creative process. Each episode of Wake Up & Create features curated features excerpts from the CreativeMornings Atlanta speaker archives, diving into a short selection of the most powerful, insightful, and light-hearted stories from ou ...
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Cory James is an Emmy-award-winning journalist in Washington, DC. He's also a proud SkillsUSA Alumni who was a gold medal winner in Video News Production as a SkillsUSA Georgia student. He went on to compete at nationals where he placed fourth. Currently, James co-anchors DC News Now weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. James was the keynote speaker at t…
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Chris Gardner knows first hand the lasting impact one leader can have on an entire generation. He went from homelessness to a business icon. His story was even depicted in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. He spoke at the 2024 NLSC Opening Session.توسط SkillsUSA
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Poet Amena Brown recites her original work, SkillsUSA: Dream Builders. Recorded during the Opening Session of the 2024 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Ga.توسط SkillsUSA
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In the final episode of this season of Wake Up & Create, Amena Brown gets together with Chantae Cann and Scotty Crowe to listen to a clip from her own CreativeMornings talk on anxiety. The three then share how they wrestle, work with, and use anxiety during the creative process and why it always seems to show up. For more episodes, visit: https://w…
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There are some places in a city that are unlike anywhere else. They offer a strong and entirely unique sense of place. One such locale in Atlanta is Buford Highway. Listen as We Love Buford Highway founder Marian Liou explains how Buford Highway can only exist in Atlanta but is simultaneously a place where one can find the stories of everyone livin…
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Samantha Ramirez-Herrera finds strength in enduring. In this roundtable episode, Chantae Cann Meagan Guite, and Dustin Pead listen to the Atlanta-based entrepreneur, storyteller, director, and founder of Off Tha Record as she examines the role endurance plays in her life. Then Chantae, Meagan, and Dustin discuss what it means to endure when working…
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Creating work on behalf of someone else exercises a few more muscles than when creating for ourselves. One of those muscles is taking feedback and returning to the work to incorporate requested changes. Muralist, painter, and poet Black Cat Tips talks with host Chantae Cann about how he handles criticism, how having kids changed…well, everything, a…
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Roots help define us and the objects we interact with. Listen in as the High Museum’s curator of African Art, Lauren Tate Baeza, shares how her roots have shaped her and why viewing a piece of art or historical object where it was created is so important. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcreate/ For more info on Crea…
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Successful creative projects are inevitably the culmination of hours of hard work, frustration, and revision. By the time it reaches an audience, it may seem to them to have come together magically. In this roundtable discussion, Meagan Guite joins local creatives Dustin Pead and Chantae Cann to listen to writer and producer Kevin Gillese find magi…
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At first glance, the Venn diagram of “Product Designer” and “Indian Dancer-Contortionist” may not seem to have much overlap. But, as Moksha Rao shares with host Meagan Guite, she’s found the two pursuits complement each other in unexpected ways. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcreate/ For more info on CreativeMornin…
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When creative director Wade Thompson thought about failure, it had become a kind of corporate buzzword and lost its meaning. That is, until he took a step back and reexamined his relationship with it. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcreate/ For more info on CreativeMornings Atlanta, visit: http://creativemornings.co…
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Where is the intersection of creativity and civic engagement? Rohit Malhotra, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Civic Innovation, found it while exploring the ancient Greek myth of Muses. In this roundtable episode, Amena Brown, singer/songwriter Chantae Cann and WABE’s own Scotty Crowe listen to Rohit’s premise and discuss how they …
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When Theresa Davis isn’t writing poems, she’s writing books, teaching, and facilitating community through poetry slams and open mic-burlesque mashups. Listen as she talks with host Amena Brown about navigating pandemic shutdowns, fear of failure, and finding inspiration in Atlanta. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcr…
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We tend to avoid taboos; often publicly, sometimes privately. But what happens when you’ve been carrying a taboo with you for your entire life and finally decide it’s time to try to understand it? Where do you start? For creative consultant B.T. Harman, the answer was to make a podcast. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/wakeup…
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We’re kicking off the new season of Wake Up & Create with hosts Amena Brown, Meagan Guite, and Mark Kendall as they listen to and discuss a clip of creative inspiration from Melissa Proctor, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/wakeup…
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New cover art, new gems from the CreativeMornings Atlanta archive, new interviews with local thinkers and doers, and the same jumpstart of inspiration to start your days. Join our roster of hosts as they guide you through creative insights and stories to spark your process or a new project. It all starts on March 18th. Subscribe, share, rate, revie…
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Three SkillsUSA Alumni – Aaron Robles, Laila Mirza and Matt DiBara – were the featured keynote speakers at the Opening Ceremony for SkillsUSA's 2023 National Leadership and Skills Conference Opening Session.توسط SkillsUSA
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Y’all. This is the last episode of HER with Amena Brown and I’m in my feelings. Tune in to hear what I’ve learned in our living room, what’s next for me and my BIG THANK YOU to all of the listeners. To stay up to date on my creative work, subscribe to my Substack, follow me on Instagram, or check out my website amenabrown.com. To get transcripts, l…
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Best of 2023 TV (featuring Kelundra Smith)
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Y’all know what time it is! It’s that time of year for playwright and journalist, Kelundra Smith and I to talk about our favorite TV happenings of 2023. Tune in to hear about the shows we’ll miss, the drama we loved, and the documentaries we loved and loved to hate. To stay connected to Kelundra’s work, please visit https://kelundra.com/. To get tr…
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Y’all it’s my first LIVE episode of #HERwithAmena recorded in Atlanta at WABE studios and I was so excited to interview Emmy award winning journalist, host of NPR/WABE radio show A Closer Look, Rose Scott. Listen in as Rose and I talk hip hop, barbecue, knowing your voice, and how she navigates the tough times our world is in. To stay connected to …
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As the end of 2023 approaches, the Wake Up & Create hosts wrap Season 1 by talking about how they look at the end of a year when it comes to their creative work. From clients and self-care to planning for the year ahead and gifts, Amena, Mark, and Meagan share their strategies for closing out the year on a positive note. For more episodes, visit: w…
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Y’all asked me anything and I answered! Listen in as I answer YOUR questions about jumpsuits, sandwiches, God, and the creative process. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To continue your support of the podcast and my work, become a member of my Patreon community where you can get access to archived…
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In the last episode of season one, Wake Up & Create hosts Amena Brown, Mark Kendall, and Meagan Guite get together for a panel discussion reflecting on the creative inspiration offered by Karen Anderson, creator of Tiny Doors ATL, as well as visual artists Dr. Fahamu Pecou and Greg Mike. The three also talk about the tricks they use to get motivate…
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We are talking musical firsts with my friend and one of my favorite music artists, Chantae Cann. Listen in as jazz and soul artist, Chantae, shares about the CD she couldn’t believe her dad bought for her, the process of making an album, and her new album and documentary debuting in 2024. To stay connected to Chantae’s music, please visit https://w…
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In this very special episode, Amena sits down with CreativeMornings Atlanta chapter founder Blake Howard. They talk about bringing creative visions to life, the importance of coffee, and what drives Atlanta’s creative community. They also reflect back on the growth of CMATL, including Blake’s commitment to game show segments in the live speaker ser…
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Yep. As promised this episode is about bras. Listen in for my bra journey and how I’m learning to find ways to be at home in my body. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To continue your support of the podcast and my work, become a member of my Patreon community where you can get access to archived ep…
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Art, Community and Accessibilty (featuring Karen Anderson, Rebecca Serna, and Jennie Lobato)
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Art and change are best created in community. Listen in as Karen Anderson, founder of Tiny Doors ATL, Rebecca Serna, executive director of Propel ATL, and Jennie Lobato, founder of drawchange. For more episodes, visit: wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcreate/ For more info on CreativeMornings Atlanta, visit: http://creativemornings.com/atl See omnystudio…
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Yep, it’s getting to be that time of year. For some people, it’s a time of excitement, for other people, fall transitioning into winter can bring up a sense of dread. Both feelings are valid. Listen in as my friend, Kaitlin Curtice and I talk about her new children’s book Winter’s Gifts, and how she shifted her approach to commemorating the winter …
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Active Listening, Self-Awareness, and Sharing Your Truth (featuring Celeste Headlee, Zack Arias, and Bethaney Wilkinson)
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Communication and conversation are both necessary in the creative process. Listen in as founder of Headway DEI, Celeste Headlee, photographer Zack Arias, and author and founder of Soul Care Experiences, Bethaney Wilkinson share how active listening, self-assessment, and sharing your truth can lead to creativity and authentic community. For more epi…
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So excited to welcome my friend Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes to the HER living room! We discuss the importance of cake, joy, how to cultivate self-compassion, and Dr. Chanequa’s new book, Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves. Find out more about Dr. Chanequa’s work at http://drchanequa.com. To get transcripts, links, and d…
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Whether you are starting a business, an organization, or a movement, you will need a specific vision for what you want to create. Listen in as chef/restauranteurs Ron Hsu and Ford Fry, and founder of PowerHaus Creative, Sumayyah Ali share the unique lens they use to begin the work of starting a restaurant, encouraging collaboration, and fueling gra…
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Many women of color have experienced the double-edged sword of being first and/or only. This week, listen in on an enlightening conversation with CEO of Mercy Corps and the only African American woman at the help of a major international aid and development organization, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna. Tjada and I talk about snacks (obviously!), tips for wom…
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Atlanta is a city fueled by the arts. Listen in as visual artists William Massey and Barry Lee, and executive director of Flux Projects, Anne Archer Dennington, share the importance of making art and supporting the work of artists. For more episodes, visit: wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcreate/ For more info on CreativeMornings Atlanta, visit: creativ…
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This week we are back with a NEW episode and I’m excited to welcome bestselling author Kennedy Ryan into the HER living room! Listen in as Kennedy and I discuss favorite snacks, her favorite place to write, favorite cuss words, and Kennedy’s journey to becoming a romance author. For more info about Kennedy’s work visit: https://kennedyryanwrites.co…
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Play and fun shouldn’t stop just because we become adults. Listen in as visual artist Greg Mike, diversity/equity/inclusion/belonging consultant Karyn Lu, and co-founder of DragonCon, Pat Henry share how play, wonder, and fantasy inspire their work. For more episodes, visit: wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcreate/ For more info on CreativeMornings Atlan…
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This week I’m excited to talk with licensed psychologist, professor, poet, and author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Dr. Thema shares her favorite snacks, how poetry informs her work, tips for those considering therapy and the inspiration behind her new book. For more information about Dr. Thema, visit…
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Leadership with care and creativity (featuring Shirley Franklin, Doug Shipman, and Stewart Scott-Curran)
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Leadership isn't about ego. In it's healthiest form, it's about the people we partner with. Listen in as former mayor Shirley Franklin, former founding CEO, Doug Shipman, and art director Stewart Scott-Curran, share the lessons of leadership they learned about equity, partnership, and creativity. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podca…
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This week I’m taking y’all behind the poetry and digging into my poem “Start With Your Roots.” Listen in as I share how Outkast’s album Aquemini and my own southern upbringing inspired this poem. Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archives. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To continue your supp…
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The art of listening, the power of radical care, and leaving a legacy (featuring Katie Hawkins-Gaar, Nikishka Iyengar, and Ryan Hidinger)
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Powerful stories can inspire us to listen, affect change, and contemplate our legacy. Listen in as writer and journalist, Katie Hawkins-Gaar, social entrepreneur, Nikishka Iyengar, and the late chef Ryan Hidinger, share how the power of listening and sharing stories is not only an important part of the creative process but can also change lives, in…
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Yep, you read that right! This week I’m talking about UNDERWEAR and why I need coverage for both of my booty cheeks! Listen in for ways to navigate the various categories of underwear and why comfortable underwear is a great thing. Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archives. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out t…
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Failure and disappointment are inevitable in the creative process and sometimes they lead us to triumph and success. Listen in as visual artist, Dr. Fahamu Pecou, and musician, OK Cello, share about how the low points of their journey led them to inspiration and success. For more episodes, visit: https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/wakeupandcreate/ For m…
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Basketball, Coffee, and Belonging (featuring Melissa Proctor, Andy Mineo, and John Onwuchekwa)
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Part of any creative journey is learning to be your authentic self and not letting insecurity keep you from your dreams. Listen in as Melissa Proctor, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, hip hop artist and producer, Andy Mineo, and co-founder of Portrait Coffee, John Onwuchekwa, share thei…
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This week we are talking about FRIEEENNDDS!!! I discuss the importance of hobbies and hobby friends, why you need a friend who doesn’t care if your house is clean, and how to navigate new friendships. Plus, the most helpful text messages to send (and receive) when friends are going through a hard time! Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archive…
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Tattoos, Beer, and Inspiration (featuring Miya Bailey, Jonathan Baker, and DRES Tha Beatnik)
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Starting a business is an adventure in DIY and finding your passion. Listen in as Miya Bailey, founder of City of Ink, and Jonathan Baker, co-founder of Monday Night Brewing, share the pitfalls and successes of their creative journeys and hear an inspiring pep talk from owner of East Atlanta Treehouse, DRES Tha Beatnik. For more episodes, visit: ht…
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For over 10 years, CreativeMornings Atlanta has been a gathering place for Atlanta’s creative community, featuring over 100 creative leaders and arts practitioners sharing their best practices, worst mistakes, and how failure and experimentation inspired their creative process. Each episode of Wake Up & Create features curated features excerpts fro…
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This week in the #HERwithAmena living room we are talking about the friends WE NEED: the cussing friend, the curator friend, the foodie friend, and the fashion friend! Listen in for why these friends are so valuable and to find out which of these you might be to your friends! Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archives. To get transcripts, link…
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At the recording of this episode, it was the start of a new year but if you’re anything like me you may not be feeling as productive as you thought you would no matter what time of year it is. In this episode, I’m talking about how to enter the new year mindfully and gently and how to navigate a creative block. Let’s gather in the HER Living Room a…
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Donna and Tom from Parks and Recreation had it right. TREAT YO SELF! This episode I’m telling y’all about the ways I’m learning to treat myself from candles to wash day for my natural hair. Treating yourself isn’t just about spending money or buying things, listen to this episode for tips on FREE ways you can treat yo self! Please enjoy this episod…
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Brooke Gatchell, SkillsUSA's Social Media Specialist joins us for a breakdown of social media and how a SkillsUSA chapter can use it to share news about their programs.توسط SkillsUSA
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HER Replay: Behind The Poetry: God Bless Mom (featuring my mom!)
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This week I’m taking y’all behind the poetry of my poem God Bless Mom and for the first time ever my mom is joining us as a guest in the HER Living Room! Listen in for how my mom inspired this poem and what she did that inspired me to become a spoken word poet. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To c…
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