Best AphroChic Podcasts (2024)

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Music Icon Dyana Williams and the Making of Black Music Month 41:21

4d ago41:21

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Arriving in Philadelphia after deejaying in her native New York and Washington D.C., where she was known for a time as “Ebony Moonbeams,” Dyana Williams established the popular radio show “Love on the Menu” for radio station WDAS and later Soulful Sundays for Classix 107.9. The latter show lasting for 12 years before signing off for the last time i…

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J.R. Bookwalter and James L. Edwards 41:20

25d ago41:20

41:20

JR Bookwalter and James L. Edwards join us poolside to talk about their new indie horror flick "Side Effects May Vary”. Springing back from the dead of the golden age of Blockbuster, these cult filmmakers talk to us about how to make a horror film on nothing, working only for the love of it and their new genre “Covid-sploidtation". This episode has…

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Geraldine Abergas 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

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Geraldine Abergas is a Buddhist monk and ordained minister. Heather covers everything you’ve ever wanted to ask a Buddhist monk but were afraid to ask. The path to get there, the daily work and where you find the humor when your life has changed. www.geraldineabergas.com Support the Show. www.psychicpoolparty.com @psychicpoolparty www.patreon.com/P…

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Justin Fornal 1:04:38

1M ago1:04:38

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Justin Fornal is an explorer, a cultural protector, a host of culinary diversity and always willing to swim around the deep end with us. Justin and Heather cover funerary cloths, Somali traditions, Nat Turner, the destructive power of big religion and colonialism and Mesopotamian Arabs and more. www.justinfornal.com Support the Show. www.psychicpoo…

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Aphrochic 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

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Jeanine Hayes and Bryan Mason are Aphrochic. Design, publication, community and celebration of the African diaspora. We welcome them to the cabana by the pool to talk about the personal process of the written word, representation and all matters of the home. www.aphrochic.com Support the Show. www.psychicpoolparty.com @psychicpoolparty www.patreon.…

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Heather Hogan 59:33

2M ago59:33

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Heather Hogan is a death doula, life coach and filmmaker. Co-producer of “Dying Differently”, a beautiful, humane docu-series, we talk to Heather about leaving our bodies, the dynamic of us all in the face of passing on and death related psychedelic therapy. Please have grace for yourself during this very special episode. www.wisdomandsage.com Supp…

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Krystle Robinson 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Krystle Robinson is the owner and conjurer of Sage and Elm Apothecary in Oklahoma. She grows every ingredient she uses in her luxury products. Krystle and Heather talk about business and how “lavender loves to cuddle banana” Love wins again. sageandelmapothecary.com Support the Show. www.psychicpoolparty.com @psychicpoolparty www.patreon.com/Psychi…

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Basic Bitches 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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Formed out of a love affair, lockdown movie binging and a love for Bon Jovi, we welcome the punk power duo Basic Bitches to the deep end of the pool. basicbitchesband.com Support the Show. www.psychicpoolparty.com @psychicpoolparty www.patreon.com/PsychicPoolParty www.heathercarlucci.com www.charlesstella.com…

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Danielle Alexandria 45:46

3M ago45:46

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Danielle Alexandria is a lifelong channel, psychic and multidimensional medium. We welcome Danielle to the Pool Party to talk about the hot topics of twin flames, soul mates and client expectations. We don't consider a show called Real Psychics of Beverly Hills but we can always invite her back for Episode 2. daniellealexandriaalchemy.com Support t…

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LightClub - Melissa Somma 48:22

3M ago48:22

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Melissa Somma is the owner of LightClub Curiosities in Warwick, NY. At a time when the witchy stores we love are closing daily, Melissa and her community are flourishing. We talk to Melissa about this branch of entrepreneurship, the woes of the medical intuitive and yes, a voodoo doll that shaped her future. www.chakrawitch.com Support the Show. ww…

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Dana Cowin 48:11

3M ago48:11

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Dana Cowin is an award winning, food obsessed journalist. She's also the former editor-in-chief at Food and Wine Magazine. Heather and Dana talk about getting the now coveted magazine to stardom, their favorite Houston Indian restaurant and what happens after the obvious party is over. Spoiler alert: a bigger life begins. www.danacowin.com Support …

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Thavius Beck discusses his journey through music, from the Golden Age of LA’s Hip-Hop underground, to an assistant professorship at Berklee NYC 1:47:17

5M ago1:47:17

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Thavius Beck’s story started in Minneapolis and led him to California, into the Golden age of Los Angeles’ underground Hip-Hop culture through legendary venues like The Good Life, Project Blowed and Low End Theory. Emerging as a respected producer, emcee and electronic music performer, Thavius continued to walk the road laid out for him by his crea…

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Abby Ellin 52:20

8M ago52:20

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Abby Ellin is an award winning journalist, podcast host and Emmy nominated documentary film maker. In this episode Abby and Heather talk about Abby’s gift of being ahead of her time, the absolute gall of Shawn Cassidy and writing on what you know. Abby and Heather have known each other forever. www.abbyellin.com Support the Show. www.psychicpoolpar…

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Stage Door Medium 53:34

8M ago53:34

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Jimmy the Stage Door Medium, is a Medium from Buffalo, NY who works extensively with clients on Broadway, film, and television. In this episode Jimmy and Heather talk about large group readings and when they’re going to take their show that doesn’t exist on the road. https://www.stagedoormedium.com/ Support the Show. www.psychicpoolparty.com @psych…

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Elizabeth Bougerol 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Elizabeth Bougerol is the frontwoman and vocalist for The Hot Sardines, an 8 piece jazz band that has sell out performances around the globe. In this episode, Elizabeth and Heather talk about the history of the American big band and the creative responsibility of heading up such a legacy. www.elizabethbougerol.com www.hotsardines.com Support the Sh…

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Vanessa Cordoniu 49:40

8M ago49:40

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With more than 10,000 psychic intuitive sessions & with hundreds of students both in the US & Latin America, Vanessa Codorniu, The Biz Bruja, is an acclaimed bilingual psychic medium, clinical hypnotherapist, astrologer, international intuition trainer and soul business mentor. In this episode Vanessa and Heather talk about ancestors, ancestors, an…

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World Famous Bob 52:38

9M ago52:38

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The World Famous *BOB*, known for their over the top blonde bombshell image and incredible ability to mix martinis in their cleavage, has captivated audiences all over the world with their unique burlesque stylings, humorous performance art, and emcee skills. In this episode *BOB* and Heather finally meet and talk about what makes a creative life, …

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Rachelle Garniez 1:00:15

9M ago1:00:15

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Native New Yorker, multi-instrumentalist Rachelle Garniez has been described as a “diva with a difference” (Billboard Magazine) and a “certified free spirit” (The New Yorker). A longtime fixture of the New York music scene, she tours most regularly in Europe and is at home on all kinds of stages from theaters to rock clubs throughout the world. In …

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How Artist Candice Luter is Creating Home Through Her Work in Furniture and Design 1:50:30

9M ago1:50:30

1:50:30

Candice Luter is an Iowa-based furniture designer and artist, creating furnishings and accessories for the home that are a perfect balance of beauty and functionality. The latest artist to join the AphroChic Art Shop, Candice is using design as something transformative for herself, while also creating a safe space for women in the furniture design …

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Willie Whitehead Jr. 45:25

9M ago45:25

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Willie Whitehead Jr. has earned national recognition as a leading Defensive End, Celebrity Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist but now he is also known the world over as an Energy Coach and Healer, helping others to shift their energy, realign with their inner power and boldly transform their dreams into tangible reality. In this epis…

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Patrick Garlinger 55:10

9M ago55:10

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Patrick Paul Garlinger is an award-winning author and intuitive who experienced a profound spiritual awakening over a decade ago when he began to meet numerous spiritual teachers and experience higher states of consciousness. He also in what he calls The Psychic Locker Room on our Patreon page. In this episode, we learn how Patrick left law for the…

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Dale Spencer Weeks 1:01:20

10M ago1:01:20

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Dale Spencer Weeks is a psychic numerologist and a seer. A truly gifted reader with clear insight and a talent for understanding the universe. He is also who Heather goes to for readings each year on her birthday. In this episode we get to learn about numerology, how he fell into the world of numbers and he reads Charles----it’s spot on. www.numero…

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Sasha Graham 49:04

10M ago49:04

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Sasha Graham is a world-renowned tarot expert, bestselling author, award winning tarot deck creator, actor and educator. Her work has been translated into more than 10 languages and she is the author of 12 books including Tarot Diva, 365 Tarot Spreads, 365 Tarot Spells, Llewellyn’s Complete Book of the Rider Waite Smith Tarot, and Magic of Tarot. I…

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The Hungry Medium 1:04:17

10M ago1:04:17

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Kateria (Kat) Niambi, renowned internationally as The Hungry Medium; an accomplished Spiritual Activist is a vessel for transformative soul searching and healing enlightenment. Kat and Heather truly talk shop. We find out about Kat’s amazing work with her Middleton Cook farms and they ask the question “What’s love got to do with it?”. www.thehungry…

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Psychic Pool Party Trailer 0:44

10M ago0:44

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Join us at the Psychic Pool Party Podcast Season 1 debuting September 4th 2023! New episodes weekly. Support the Show. www.psychicpoolparty.com @psychicpoolparty www.patreon.com/PsychicPoolParty www.heathercarlucci.com www.charlesstella.comBy Psychic Pool Party

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James Beard Award Winning Chef, JJ Johnson, Discusses African Diaspora Food Culture and His Harlem Restaurant, Fieldtrip 57:11

10M ago57:11

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We’re revisiting our summer of 2020 conversation with one of New York’s most prominent chefs, JJ Johnson, that was held on Instagram Live. We discussed the James Beard Award winning chef’s heroic work feeding those in need during lockdown and his focus on developing a creative ecosystem that supports Black farmers, restaurants and consumers.…

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Canary Islands Fine Art Photographer Fares Micue Discusses Her Exclusive New Collection with AphroChic 1:16:58

11M ago1:16:58

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Spanish fine art photographer Fares Micue's surreal photographs literally transport the viewer to new worlds. Over the past year, AphroChic has worked on a an exclusive collection with Fares. Created in the Canary Islands as well as featuring images from her latest trip to Korea, we speak with the photographer about the new pieces and the inspirati…

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A Conversation with Artist Marius von Brasch (May 2023) 1:09:41

1y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Welcome to The Gallery Date, a weekly date with Jenn Singer to chat about art and life and perhaps the art of life, all in bite sized, not-at-all fancy, but definitely savory episode nuggets! (Season 2 coming soon!) This week, Jenn sits down with contemporary artist Marius von Brasch to discuss his current exhibition 'Black Sun, Braided Time' and t…

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Christa Barfield of FarmerJawn in Philadelphia Is Here to Remind Us that Agriculture Is Part of the Culture 1:03:15

1y ago1:03:15

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Christa Barfield is the founder of FarmerJawn. The agricultural center in the Philadelphia region is focused on regenerative farming practices and reclaiming the legacy of Black farming. Christa shares her incredible story with us - leaving her job in health care administration and embracing a new perspective that quickly connected her to the socia…

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Sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste Reflects on Her Creative Journey and Exclusive Collection for AphroChic 1:03:28

1y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Haitian-born, New York sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste, sits down with us to discuss her practice, her evolution as an artist and her exclusive collection for the AphroChic Art Shop. In the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett and Augusta Savage, Baptiste's latest works, The Keisha and Jamal Busts are a celebration of the be…

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Chef Rock Harper is Changing the Chicken Sandwich Game, Served with a Side of History and Respect 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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If you’re a fan of reality cooking shows, chances are you know who Rock Harper is. In 2007 he exploded onto the the public stage as the season 3 winner of Gordon Ramsay’s popular Hell’s Kitchen competition. Since then Rock’s career has flourished, culminating in the opening of Queen Mother’s. But where many of the giants in the chicken game lean on…

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Classical musician Lara Downes takes us inside her reflections on the music of Scott Joplin. 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

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We sit down with Lara Downes, who’s star currently shines in the world of classical music as one of its most innovative figures and most energetic activists. Lara shares the inspiration behind her latest work, Reflections: Scott Joplin Reconsidered, a modern reflection on Joplin’s musical legacy. Along the way we explore her own musical journey, th…

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Art, Design & Culture with AphroChic 1:20:28

1+ y ago1:20:28

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This week, Jenn hosts her first ever guests on The Gallery Date! She sits down with Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason of AphroChic to discuss art, design, culture and their new book that drops November 15th, APHROCHIC: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home. This extended Gallery Date, full-length interview, covers everything from heirlooms and…

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Just Stop Bad Food Fights 13:27

1+ y ago13:27

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This week Jenn gets on her (eco-friendly) soapbox to talk through the recent Just Stop Oil protest involving Van Gogh and tomato soup at the National Gallery in London and what it brought up for her as a supporter of both Art and the Earth. She also spills the milk, if you will, on her thoughts about the simultaneous anti-dairy protests by Animal R…

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Now Representing the Ghost of Beatrix Potter 👀 15:03

1+ y ago15:03

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On this week's Gallery Date, from the room where Beatrix Potter wrote The Tailor of Gloucester, Jenn answers viewer questions and sets the mood for October with... A ghost story! Hello? Beatrix? Cringy art critiques Crazy Art World News Be sure to catch the video podcast to see a little bit of hilarious October-inspired magic on TheGalleryDate.com.…

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Singer and songwriter Greg Banks shares his musical journey and gives us an exclusive listen to his new song - God Stepped In. 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

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Greg Banks has been bringing music straight to the people through his Concert on the Block series. The series began two years ago, at the start of the pandemic, as Banks’ way of fighting against the darkness and fear we all felt in 2020. Since then, it’s grown beyond his block, taking him around the globe as he uplifts a populous weary of disease a…

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Getting My Nerd On with Top Framing Tips + Nefertiti's NFTs? 17:05

2y ago17:05

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Jenn's back from Covid and better than ever! On this week's Gallery Date, Jenn gets her nerd on with: Possible book club? Floating the idea...Anyone? Bueller? Top Artwork Framing Tips A Crazy Art World News covering everything from Crypto news to the big Nefertiti cliffhanger PLUS, the cutest special guest ever makes a brief appearance. Be sure to …

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Economist Janelle Jones Discusses Black Women's Equal Pay Day 40:07

2y ago40:07

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In the summer of 2020, AphroChic spoke with Janelle Jones on Instagram Live about Black Women's Equal Pay Day, economics, and racial inequality. Janelle is the first African American woman to serve as chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor and is currently the chief economist for Service Employees International Union. Here we present the e…

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Back To School with Jenn & Tonic 13:58

2y ago13:58

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It's back to school time, which Jenn Singer is super excited about! Clearly her inner nerd is revealed this week, along with: One of Jenn's favorite questions from her recent Art Frankly feature A rapid fire round complete with Jenn's Gin & Tonic recipe, a prerequisite for life in the UK And a very boozy Crazy Art World News story Links to the stor…

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Rushdie, How To Spot a Great Artist & a Netflix Worthy Plot 12:31

2y ago12:31

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Jenn starts the show off this week on a more solemn note, as she learned about the attack on Salman Rushdie just before filming this episode. She shares her thoughts on the resilience and lasting legacy of artists. Also featured in Episode 4: Brooklyn shows of his new 'do Jenn answers viewers/listeners questions about how she finds great artists to…

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The Gallery Date: Episode 3 - Steve, Dick and Hairy Situations 10:33

2y ago10:33

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It's our 3rd Date! Things are getting serious... Jenn starts off this week's episode with a warning - she may use some very minor strong language and in her crazy art world news segment, she covers a figurative art controversy with a mention of a particularly perky part of the male anatomy. In this episode, Jenn reveals: • The Ballsiest Business Mo…

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The Gallery Date: Episode 2 - That's A Pricey Pickle 9:36

2y ago9:36

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Welcome to The Gallery Date, a weekly date with Jenn Singer to chat about art and life and perhaps the art of life, all in bite sized, not-at-all fancy, but definitely savory episode nuggets! In this mini episode, Jenn has selected 3 questions viewers sent in since the announcement of the launch of the video podcast. She welcomes her very first, an…

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The Gallery Date: Episode 1 - Yes, Little Engine! 7:32

2y ago7:32

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Welcome to The Gallery Date, a weekly date with Jenn Singer to chat about art and life and perhaps the art of life, all in bite sized, not-at-all fancy, but definitely savory episode nuggets! In this mini episode, Jenn has selected 3 questions viewers sent in since the announcement of the launch of the video podcast. She reveals the 3 books that ar…

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You Teaser, You 1:03

2y ago1:03

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In this trailer, Jenn Singer announces her new video podcast, The Gallery Date, with behind the scenes moments captured. Links: thegallerydate.com jennsingergallery.com/thegallerydate Instagram: @thegallerydate, @jennsingergallery YouTube: The Gallery Date Brought to you by Jenn Singer, founder of Jenn Singer Gallery.…

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Chef Alexander Smalls' Incredible Journey from Opera Singer to World Renowned Restaurateur 50:10

2y ago50:10

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In the summer of 2020 AphroChic chatted on Instagram Live with Chef Alexander Smalls about his latest book, Meals, Music & Muses and his diverse journey through the worlds of music, food and business. Here we present the edited conversation, where we talked about his journey, which started in rural South Carolina and took him around the world as a …

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This Land Is Our Land: A Tribe Called Camp 55:54

4y ago55:54

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We're sitting down with Ron Frazier, the founder of A Tribe Called Camp, discussing his outdoor lifestyle concept - a movement that encourages Black people to get outside, travel and camp.By A Tribe Called Camp

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Re-Writing History: Fabiola Jean-Louis 53:13

4+ y ago53:13

53:13

Interdisciplinary artist Fabiola Jean-Louis weaves a narrative that blends past and future, fact and fantasy, afro-futurism and Black girl magic in her photographs and paper sculptures. We sit down with Fabiola to discuss her Re-Writing History series.By AphroChic

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Nikia Phoenix: Black Girl Beautiful 56:47

4+ y ago56:47

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AphroChic presents One Story Up, a celebration of the culture of the African Diaspora and the stories that create it. This month we sit down with Nikia Phoenix to discuss modeling, activism, and the journey to self-love.By Nikia Phoenix

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Culture and Couture: The Influence of the African Diaspora on Fashion 51:36

4+ y ago51:36

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Live from Dumbo House in Brooklyn, NY, we celebrate the launch of AphroChic Magazine by sitting down with stylists James Bianca, Donnell Baldwin, Courtney Arrington-Baldwin, and fashion designer Nana Yaa Asare-Boadu, to discuss the culture of the African Diaspora as a major influence on the world of fashion, issues with diversity in the industry an…

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Fashion and Futurism: A Conversation with Jerome Lamaar 49:18

4+ y ago49:18

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We sit down with Jerome LaMaar, fashion designer, trend forecaster and futurist, to discuss fashion and futurism. It's a discussion that leads us from his start as a 15-year-old designer for Baby Phat and into Afro-futurism and his groundbreaking showcase, Afri-Collision.By Jerome LaMaar

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