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get ready to dive deep into the world of storytelling with us. from cool interviews with industry pros to exploring all sorts of social issues and cultural trends, our blog is where narrative takes its true form. whether you're a pro storyteller, a budding creator, or just someone who loves a good story, you're in the right place. we're here to entertain, educate, and maybe even surprise you a little. so, kick back, grab a coffee, and let's get into it.
poetry, life, and laughter with Yariana Torres
Yariana Torres made us belly-ache laugh in this conversation about meeting her writing heroes, publishing her first poetry book as a High School student, tapping into Dominican culture, and so much more.
keeping our stories alive with Mariah Espada
We’re talking to badass Bushwick Bori abd multimedia storyteller, Mariah Espada, about keeping our cultures alive through storytelling, gentrification, and so much more.
ordinary thoughts: a note from the founders
Reflecting on the last few months of building this community.
new season, new site, new blessings!
The first half of 2024 is almost at a close, and boy, do we have an endless list to thank God for.
a leap of faith with Sandra Bittar
We’re talking to writer, poet, speaker, and mental health advocate, Sandra Bittar about faith, identity, poetry, and more.
ordinary thoughts: hot new sh*t
Happy Small Business Month! We have some exciting news to share.
health is wealth with Dr. Andrea Jacobo
In one of our warmest conversations yet, we’re talking to Dr. Andrea Jacobo – a multi-lingual spoken word artist, storyteller, and community health organizer.
we were featured in a gallery exhibit: this is how it went
A recap of the Letters to My Younger Self exhibition hosted by author and poet Massiel Alfonso on April 20, 2024, in Inwood, NYC.
honoring your roots with Raices Media
Raices Media sets out to empower creators to share their stories, nurture talent, and shape meaningful narratives across diverse communities, fostering innovation and lasting impact.
ordinary thoughts: join the conversation
Tune in to our latest interview to support the diverse voices and diverse visions in our community.
healing through writing with Massiel Alfonso
In this conversation, we cover what it's like growing up New York-Dominican, diving head-first into your craft, betting on yourself above all else, and so much more.
walk in your purpose with Jennifer Myers
Overcoming our need for perfection, setting boundaries, and building community are among the many topics of this healing conversation.
american requiem
celebrating country music’s Black roots, and why Beyoncé’s latest album release was right on time.
ordinary thoughts: did someone say yeehaw?
Thinking about music’s Black roots, National Poetry Month, and more.
higher creative frequencies with Shakira Hunt
Tapping into our vulnerability, breaking down generational trauma, and redefining ourselves through creative healing.
ordinary thoughts: a word on haiti
Reflections on Haiti, the meaning of home, and identity.
eyes on haiti
Why the world’s first Free Black Republic continues to struggle, centuries after self-liberation.
echos of home: writing and identity with Dhayana Alejandrina
A winding conversation about writing, migration, identity, hair, healing, and more.
about us
As Black & Brown people, we know that storytelling keeps our culture alive. A strong narrative can connect us, spark meaningful conversations, and inspire positive change. But, whose story is being told? It isn’t until a creator, entrepreneur, or any striving professional “make it” that their stories are amplified.
Sometimes, by looking too far ahead, we miss the opportunity to learn from, collaborate with, and celebrate our peers, at times when they need the most support. What if we stopped waiting for the recipe from those who “made it” and learned from each other in real time? What if we vowed to take this journey together?
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