Chasing Freedom with Tanya Fields

Chasing Freedom with Tanya Fields

Author: Breakbeat Media November 2, 2021 Duration: 37:44
Today’s episode kicks off a radical, emo series we’re calling “Chasing Freedom,” where Kierna profiles fascinating women and femmes in the culture who personally inspire her own sense of liberation. This time, Kierna is joined by mother, writer and foodie feminist from the Bronx, Tanya Denise Fields, founder of the Black Feminist Project and community gathering spot, the Alice Fields Community Center. Seen on The Rachel Ray Show and a featured essayist in You Are Your Best Thing by Tarana Burke and Brene Brown, Fields' ""bughetto"" star is fast-rising. Take notes as she offers up a gritty, grown, no-holds-barred invitation into her life as a survivor—and a boss—revealing how she overcame internal struggle and external beef in order to disrupt the martyr complex that lives within too many of us.Look for Tanya Denise Fields on Instagram @tanyadenisefields. Follow Kierna Mayo on Twitter and Instagram @kiernamayo.

Step into a vibrant and unapologetically specific corner of audio with Culturati, hosted by veteran editor and cultural critic Kierna Mayo. This isn't a broad survey, but a focused dive into the worlds, ideas, and conversations shaped by Black women across generations. Here, their perspectives aren't just included-they are the central lens through which every topic is examined. Produced by Breakbeat Media, the podcast builds a colorful sonic world where nuance reigns, and the full spectrum of experience, from the bougie to the ratchet, is acknowledged and respected. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair to a compelling and necessary discussion you won't hear elsewhere. Kierna guides provocative dialogues with an intriguing array of guests, from celebrated artists and activists to cutting-edge thought-leaders. Together, they tackle cultural hot topics that range from the deeply socio-political to the delightfully not-safe-for-work, always with intelligence, wit, and a refusal to simplify. Tuning in means hearing analysis that challenges mainstream narratives, celebrates cultural innovation, and connects dots across music, society, and everyday life. If you're looking for a podcast that treats culture with the serious, joyful, and complex examination it deserves, Culturati offers a consistently refreshing and essential listen.
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