Best Amber Luna Podcasts (2024)

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025 | Taking Time to Celebrate How Far You’ve Come with Rache De Luna 1:12:27

5h ago1:12:27

1:12:27

In this episode, Rachell De Luna, the creative force behind Squarestylist shares her journey from an engineering career to entrepreneurship, driven by her passion for design and the empowerment of motherhood. Rache discusses balancing business and family life, effective time management strategies, and the invaluable support from her husband and mot…

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ep. 8 Amber Senter - Empowering POC's to become self sufficient cannabis industry shareholders. Founder MAKR House & Co-founder Supernova Women 57:06

19h ago57:06

57:06

Amber Senter - founder/CEO MAKR House a cannabis distribution and infusion company. Co-founder Supernova Women, a policy advocacy organization that educates and empowers people of color who aspire to be in the cannabis industry. Amber is a brilliant graphic designer who created some of the industry's most iconic logos. An expert edible maker who ha…

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Amanda Johnston - July 2024 1:00:02

2h ago1:00:02

1:00:02

This episode revolves around the intersections of poetry, creative expression, identity, and racial justice. 2024 Texas State Poet Laureate and Founder and Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts Amanda Johnston highlights the importance of supporting Black women writers and amplifying their voices. The discussion also covers the significance of …

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024 | Flexibility, Working Through it, and Survival of the Fittest with Emelie Sanders 1:15:20

14d ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Emelie Sanders is the head honcho at Pass the Queso. She’s a copywriter turned copywriting mentor for coaches and creatives. When she’s not wrangling her five kids, she’s coaching business owners on how to lean into their unique voices and use humor to create a personality-packed copy. In this episode, Emelie and Kate chat about the endless to-do l…

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023 | Permission to Quit the Thing That’s Just Not Working Out with Duo Collective 1:09:28

1M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

In this episode, Abbey and Courtney of Duo Collective talk about their intertwined journeys in motherhood and entrepreneurship. They delve into the challenges of starting a business while caring for young children, transitioning to full-time roles, and balancing personal struggles such as fertility issues and miscarriages. Both Abbey and Courtney c…

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Briona Jenkins - June 2024 59:51

23d ago59:51

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By Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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022 | Planning for Maternity Leave as a Solopreneur with Becca Wood 1:33:26

1M ago1:33:26

1:33:26

Becca Wood is a Squarespace website designer and developer, host of Probably Bothered podcast, and a mom of one (now). Becca is the first soon-to-be mother on the podcast to let the listeners into how she’s prepping her solo business for maternity leave. Stay tuned for the second installment when Becca and Kate chat about what went as expected (or …

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021 | Purpose Over Perfection with Morgan Rapp 1:51:37

2M ago1:51:37

1:51:37

In this insightful conversation, Morgan Rapp and I delve into the complexities of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship. We candidly discuss the pressures, challenges, and personal growth involved in navigating these dual roles. Morgan shares her journey of reconciling professional identities and finding fulfillment beyond financial success, w…

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020 | The Babywearing Business with Kayleigh Medeiros 1:14:34

2M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Kayleigh Medeiros, Founder of Heritage Baby Designs shares her journey from retail management to creating her own babywearing brand. Kayleigh beautifully narrates how her multicultural background and her grandmother's influence inspired her to start the business. She also talks about the challenges of balancing motherhood, health issues, and entrep…

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Fatima Mann - May 2024 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

In this conversation, Stacie Freasier and Fatima Mann discuss topics of healing, liberation, and the intersection of activism and wellness. They explore the importance of self-care and taking care of one's own well-being in order to effectively engage in social justice work. They also touch on the power of ancestral knowledge and the need to create…

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Ep. 7 - Devyne - The Kreme Brand - How to start your biz with nothing 52:25

3M ago52:25

52:25

Learn about Devyne's journey from the traditional market to the legal cannabis market, and how he started his own brand without any investors. Discover how Devyne learned each part of the supply chain in order to successfully launch his companyBy Terryn Niles Buxton

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Tyra Clark - April 2024 58:48

3M ago58:48

58:48

This episode explores the topics of racism, grief, loss, and social justice. Guest Tyra Clark discusses her deep roots in Austin and her experiences with racism and displacement. She also discusses the importance of addressing racial trauma and the impact of racism on mental and behavioral health. Tyra introduces the Change Grief Project, a communi…

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Ep 6 Luna & Luce of House of LDLR Mother & Daughter Team with Infused Sexual Wellness Products 1:10:54

4M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Hear the compelling story of Luna and Luce and House of LDLR. Makers of infused sexual wellness products. These dynamic women have spent years working in women's health and sexual freedom. This mother/daughter team have an amazing story, from Luce escaping the horrors of a civil war in El Salvador, raising 3 kids on her own in the US, prompting fem…

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Ep 5 - Donte Graham - Farmer Don 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

Donte Graham aka Farmer Don drops knowledge about his life as a Vet and Farmer, living and working in the Emerald Triangle.By Terryn Niles Buxton

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Maggie Luna - March 2024 57:24

4M ago57:24

57:24

Stacie Freasier and Maggie Luna, Executive Director of the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, discuss the systemic failures and challenges faced by individuals affected by addiction, incarceration, and the criminal justice system. Maggie shares her personal experiences of being failed by various systems, including the education system, law enforcement,…

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Ep 4 Dr. Natasha Khallouf - Agricola Flower - 20 years as Grower Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine 42:45

5M ago42:45

42:45

Dr. Khallouf has a deep understanding of cannabis’ medical applications; she attended East West School of Herbology and the California School of Herbal Studies. Khallouf received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, ultimately obtaining her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine f…

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Ep. 3 Jason D. Washington - From star college athlete to owning multiple clubs to Federal Pen & back 58:30

5M ago58:30

58:30

Meet Oakland’s finest, Jason D Washington, born into a prominent entrepreneurial Black family, building business is in his blood. Jason went from being a former star quarterback at a top university program, to owning multiple businesses and dispensaries. Jason was the first and only Black cannabis operator in the state of Montana leading him to be …

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Ep 2 - Evelyn LaChapelle - From elite college to prison cell to inspirational entrepreneur. 55:25

6M ago55:25

55:25

Evelyn LaChapelle is the Founder and CEO of 87 Months by The Weed Lady, a mission-driven cannabis company fighting for justice and equity. Through quality consumer products and advocacy initiatives, 87 Months by The Weed Lady seeks to repair the harms caused by outdated laws that imprisoned thousands for cannabis offenses. Evelyn went from an elite…

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Ep 1 - Ramon Garcia - Equity Trade Network & Sanctuary Farms 1:15:44

6M ago1:15:44

1:15:44

On our first episode, we speak with Ramon Garcia, the co-founder of the Equity Trade Network and also the co-founder of Sanctuary Farms. The Equity Trade Network is a coalition of minority owned cannabis brands that share resources and opportunities. Sanctuary Farms is an award winning, second generation small family farm, that focuses on growing s…

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019 | It's All About the Plan with Haley Dagan 1:17:09

7M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Haley Dagan is a self proclaimed agency owner by accident at The Written World Agency. After losing her corporate job in marketing inside the world of hospitality during the pandemic, Haley made a choice to give it a go at freelancing as a copywriter. As her client roster grew and her bandwidth did not after having baby number two—she slowly began …

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018 | 2023 Review + Reflections 30:12

7M ago30:12

30:12

In this episode Kate reflects on 2023 — what when right and what didn't. And how she's moving into the new year with lessons learned in tow (hopefully). Connect with Kate Christy: Website Website (Podcast) Instagram (Podcast) InstagramBy Katelin Christy

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017 | Permission to Change Your Mind with Amber Sperling 1:09:50

8M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Amber Sperling is a social worker, psychotherapist, wife, and mother of two. Her training specifically in perinatal mental health made this chat chock-full of advice, common themes among mothers, and a lot of permission slips to do what feels right for you and your family. Inside the episode we talked all about... Treating yourself like your best f…

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016 | I Almost Burnt it All to the Ground This Week 10:20

9M ago10:20

10:20

Greetings Mothers — a little update on the podcast and storytime about why I almost burnt it all down! Running a business is hard. Being a mom is hard. So when stuff gets really hard, I think it's important to share, ask for help, and be honest because someone might just have sage advice because they've been there or you might help someone avoid th…

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015 | I Can Do It All…But Not at the Same Time with Dr. Kelly Vincent 1:22:52

9M ago1:22:52

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Dr. Kelly Vincent is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Nourished Wellness Group. Kelly works with mothers and working women to help them emobody their authentic self, heal holistically, and thrive. She's also a mom of two wild-and-wonderful boys, a wife, and building a holistic wellness practice in Southern California. This episode is p…

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014 | You Are Worthy of Running a Business with Amber Ladd 57:05

10M ago57:05

57:05

Amber Ladd is an independent designer based on the Surf Coast, Australia, with a focus on art direction, brand identity, web design and development, and editorial works. Partnering with creative and avant-garde brands from far and wide, Amber’s greatest inspirations are found in fashion, objects, and architecture. Amber is also a mother to a 3.5 ye…

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013 | Getting Clear on What You Really Desire with Mel Goodman 1:09:43

11M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Meet the mom behind WorkMom—Mel Goodman. Mel's a mother of two who ditched climbing the ladder and left her high level corporate career behind to build a life and career that not only supported the life she deeply desired, but one that also helped her support other working moms in that same endeavor. At WorkMom, Mel helps other mothers to reclaim t…

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012 | Marriage, Momming, and Murder with Delia D'Ambra Wheeler 55:54

11M ago55:54

55:54

Delia D'Ambra Wheeler is an investigative journalist, story-teller, wife, and mother. She's most known for her long-form true crime investigative limited series CounterClock and summer series Park Predators In this episode, Delia and I talked about her start in the world of true crime podcasting and how it changed the trajectory of her journalism c…

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011 | Chit Chat with Kate on Creating Your Own Rules in Business and Q4 Schmoo4 18:22

11M ago18:22

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I've been having such wonderful converstations with mothers doing the business thing and the momming thing and I wanted to pop in a few mini solo episodes to distill some of the good stuff we get into inside the longer guest episodes. This one is all about building a business structure or framework that WORKS FOR YOU. And also giving yourself a big…

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010 | Taking "Hustle" Out of My Vocabulary with Danni Sinclair 1:16:08

12M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Danni Sinclair is the founder of My Peace of Space, a holistic interior design studio in Las Vegas, NV. As a holistic and intuitive interior designer, Danni uses intentional space planning, color therapy, energy cleansing practices, and natural, sustainable decor to bring peace and balance to her clients' spaces. Danni's "formal training" is in arc…

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In Conversation with Amber Watts - August 2023 57:11

12M ago57:11

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Guest: Amber Watts, Austin Justice Coalition Topic: Education Justice Original Air Date: 08.16.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, TexasBy Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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009 | I Will NEVER be a Stay-at-Home Mom...JK! with Megan Phillips 1:09:53

12M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

Megan Phillips is a mom of 3 and runs a social media management business. What I loved most about chatting with Megan was the honesty around being a stay at home mom isn't always what all moms want (or need). Megan had an interesting transition out of corporate to being a stay-at-home mom and then found herself in network marketing (#guiltytoo). Af…

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Elope Diaries - Ellie & Matt: Unveiling Love Stories from Adventurous Hearts 40:52

12M ago40:52

40:52

In this enchanting episode of 'Elope Diaries,' we dive into the captivating love story of Ellie and Matt, a couple who embarked on a breathtaking journey to the Dolomites, where they exchanged vows on the summer solstice of 2021. Join us as they recount the magical moments of their elopement day, from the awe-inspiring landscapes that surrounded th…

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008 | Like, Damn Girl, You're Doing It with Samantha DeFeo + Taylor Williams 1:22:35

12M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

On this week's episode I sat down with my first DUO — the Coastyle Chicks. Samantha + Taylor are 50/50 partners at Coastyle Events and are THE PREMIER wedding planners on the Outer Banks of North Carolina (yeah, I said it...) Since recording the episode, they launched their event rentals business, Rarity Rentals. It was great to hear how they embra…

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In Conversation with Stacie Shea Williams - August 2023 46:55

12M ago46:55

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Guest: Stacie Shea Williams Original Air Date: 07.19.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, TexasBy Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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007 | Ugh...This is SO Unfair with Sara Noel 1:10:58

1y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Sara Noel is a Website Copywriter + Marketing Mentor for business owners who want to craft compelling narratives and build better connections with their ideal clients and customers. Through copywriting, marketing strategy, and mentorship, she helps creative brands, founder-first businesses, and freelancers create, tell, and sustain their success st…

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1 - Introduction to elopements: what to expect 24:48

1y ago24:48

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Welcome to the first episode of "Elope and Explore," where we embark on a journey into the enchanting world of elopements. In this introductory episode, we will explore the magic of elopements and what to expect when planning your dream intimate celebration. Join me as we dive into the essence of elopements, from understanding what they are to disc…

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006 | Working from Home Ain't Easy with Sarah D'Ambra Kopp 58:12

1y ago58:12

58:12

In this epsiode I sat down with my long-time pal and hella talented wedding and lifestyle photographer Sarah D'Ambra Kopp. In this episode we talked all about... The realities of working from home Giving birth and a longer than expected maternity leave during the pandemic Leaning on family and childcare to make it work Being really transparent with…

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005 | No 'One Right Way' with Samantha MacKinnon 1:12:13

1y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

TW!! We discuss loss and miscarriage between the 8-12 minute mark if you want to tune in or opt out! Samantha MacKinnon left the corporate construction world (aka long days, no boundaries, and extended driving to on-site projects) to enter entrepreneurship and create a better work/life balance for when she did start a family. Now in her business, S…

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004 | Doing What Works for YOU with Maddy Aucoin 1:24:54

1y ago1:24:54

1:24:54

On today's episode I sat down with ethical copywriter extraordinaire, wife + mother of one Maddy Aucoin. Our converstation really circled around DOING WHAT WORKS FOR YOU and reaaaaaallly sifting through parenting and business advice on the internet! We also talked all about... Being pregnant while finishing her master's program The pandemic pivot B…

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In Conversation with Meme Styles and Julianne Hanckel (Pt. 2), and Brandie Meister - June 2023 49:23

1y ago49:23

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Guests: Meme Styles, President and Founder and Julianne Hanckel, Board President of ⁠Measure⁠; Brandie Meister, Mindfulness and Wellness Coach and Co-Founder of ⁠Real Queens Fix Each Other's Crowns⁠ Topics: Equitable Evaluation / Mental Health and Anti-racist Work Policies Original Air Date: 06.21.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Tex…

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003 | Making Mom Friends with Ilana Griffo 1:13:51

1y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

Ilana Griffo is a lettering artist, published author, and co-owner of Goodtype, a global type community that champions good type and good business. She’s also a wife and mom of two small kids (2 + 5). Inside this episode we talk all about her path to where she is now spending her work days building Goodtype with her co-owner Katie Johnson. Which lo…

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In Conversation with Meme Styles and Julianne Hanckel (Pt. 1) - May 2023 29:06

1y ago29:06

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Guests: Meme Styles, President and Founder of Measure and Julianne Hanckel, President of the Board of Directors of Measure Topic: Equitable Evaluation Original Air Date: 05.22.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, TexasBy Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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In Conversation with Dave Cortez - April 2023 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

29:40

Guest: Dave Cortez, Executive Director, Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Director Topic: Environmental Justice Original Air Date: 04.24.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, TexasBy Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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In Conversation with Carmen Llanes - March 2023 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

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Guest: Carmen Llanes, Executive Director, Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA) Topic: Community Organizing and Health Justice Original air date 03.27.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, TexasBy Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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002 | Making Your Own Way as a Single Mom with Katie (Mooney) Kidd 1:15:14

1+ y ago1:15:14

1:15:14

I have one of my very best friends on the podcast, Katie Kidd. I met Katie back when she was Katie Mooney and we were in the 11th grade. Now in her 30s, she works a 9-5, is a single mother, and has her own side business. How can anyone manage all of this at once? That is what we will be discussing in today’s episode. We dive right into: Being a sin…

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001 | How I Got Here (and What's to Come) with Kate Christy 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

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On the very first podcast episode, host Kate Christy sets the scene for what you can expect from this podcast. I dive right into: The concept of what this podcast is. My story of being creative. How I left my jobby-job and opened my web design studio, Folk Founded. What this podcast means to me and to others. Let’s connect! My Website My Instagram …

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In conversation with Dr. Peniel E. Joseph - February 2023 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

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Guest: Dr. Peniel E. Joseph, Professor of History and Distinguished Service Professor and Founder of the University of Texas at Austin Center for the Study of Race and Democracy Topics: Gentrification and Austin's Black Community Original Air Date: 02.27.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, Texas…

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Trailer 1:15

1+ y ago1:15

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On Raising Kids & Running a Business host Kate Christy (designer + mom x3) talks with other mothers all about what it’s like to manage the mental load of motherhood while building a career and quite frankly how they’re keeping both the creativity and the kids alive. We have honest conversations about what we’re doing (or not doing) to chase our dre…

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In Conversation with Antony Jackson, Sr. - January 2023 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

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Guest: Antony Jackson, Sr., Founder and CEO of We Can Now Austin Topic: Justice for Austin's Unhoused Community Original Air Date 01.23.2023 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, TexasBy Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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In Conversation with Soyinka Rahim - December 2022 25:47

1+ y ago25:47

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Guest: Grassroots Spiritual Practitioner Soyinka Rahim of BIBOLOVE Topic: Racial Justice through Breathwork and Art Original Air Date: 12.26.2022 on KOOP Community Radio 91.7 FM in Austin, TexasBy Stacie Freasier (she/they)

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