Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill

Join Prentis for their first mini-episode. They are sharing their thoughts on how to accept the reality of our world right now, so that we can move with our fear towards presence and action.Watch the full video episode and join the conversation on Patreon @Prentishemphill Support the showThe Becoming the People Podcast Team: Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine Special Production Support: Jasmine Stine Original Music: Mayyadda

Samin Nosrat, cook, teacher, and author, joins Prentis to kick off the new season. This is a tender conversation, and Samin shares her journey of family, healing, and how she wants to make a simple and profound offering to the world. Check out Samin’s new book Good Things Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love: A Cookbook and follow her on Instagram @ciaosaminThis season, I’m amping up my Patreon page -- come be part of these conversations and help resource the podcast @PrentishemphillSupport the showThe Becoming the People Podcast Team: Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine Special Production Support: Jasmine Stine Original Music: Mayyadda

We’re back, friends! We continue to dive into the question, how do we become the people of our time?  How do we grow up and make connections in this time of isolation, enemy-making and destruction? Come over to Patreon as we connect, grapple and discuss this, and many other questions of how to build a world we want together. Join me here: @PrentishemphillSupport the showThe Becoming the People Podcast Team: Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine Special Production Support: Jasmine Stine Original Music: Mayyadda

Prentis is joined by BTP’s Executive Producer, devon de Leña to tackle your questions. We delve into Prentis' book-writing process for What It Takes to Heal, how to find courage in fearful moments, and the power that celebrating our weirdness offers us. A big thank you to everyone who submitted questions, tuned in, and shared our episodes this season. Special thanks to our Patrons for their vital support.You can learn more about Prentis’ work belowPrentis' new book What It Takes to Heal is available nowFollow @prentishemphill on Instagram to see show clipsBecome a Patreon Subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to the full unedited conversations and visual episodesThe Becoming the People Podcast Team:Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de LeñaSound Engineer and Editing: Michael MaineResearch Assistant: Bhavana NancherlaOriginal Music: MayyaddaSupport the showThe Becoming the People Podcast Team: Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine Special Production Support: Jasmine Stine Original Music: Mayyadda

In this engaging discussion, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, a writer and poet known for her works like 'Spill' and 'M-Archive,' elaborates on her book 'Survival Is a Promise,' which honors Audre Lorde's legacy. The conversation delves into Lorde's profound impact on survival and love, emphasizing their significance in personal and collective narratives. Gumbs shares heartfelt insights on transforming grief into resilience and the importance of interconnectedness in our struggles. The discussion also reflects on the relevance of Lorde’s activism in today's socio-political climate.

In this special episode, we feature an engaging and thought-provoking conversation from Prentis’ book tour for What It Takes to Heal. Recorded live in Seattle, Washington, acclaimed author Ijeoma Oluo interviews Prentis about the themes from their book.In this lively and insightful dialogue, Ijeoma and Prentis explore the transformative power of healing within organizing movements. They discuss the critical differences between our reactions vs. responses and delve into how collective healing can pave the way for innovative change.Special thanks to the Seattle Public Library and Brainfitted Productions for this recording. And big thank you to Ijeoma for joining Prentis on tour!Read the full transcript for this episode here.If you'd like to explore Ijeoma's work - you can click here.Prentis' new book What It Takes to Heal is available nowFollow @prentishemphill on Instagram to see show clipsBecome a Patreon Subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to the full unedited conversations and visual episodesThe Becoming the People Podcast Team:Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de LeñaSound Engineer and Editing: Michael MaineResearch Assistant: Bhavana NancherlaOriginal Music: MayyaddaSupport the showThe Becoming the People Podcast Team: Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine Special Production Support: Jasmine Stine Original Music: Mayyadda

Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, shares insights on the ideological rift between left and right movements. He emphasizes the collective power of people to envision a better world and the role of joy in resilience. Discover how personal and community struggles shape social justice narratives and the importance of solidarity. He also reflects on the value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as nurturing spaces for identity and collective action, inspiring listeners to engage actively in movements for change.

Malkia Devich Cyril, a transformative grief activist and movement strategist, shares powerful insights from their personal experiences with loss. They discuss the profound impact of grief on both individuals and communities, emphasizing its role in fostering collective resilience. Malkia explores how shared mourning can facilitate healing, particularly within marginalized groups. The conversation delves into the transformative nature of grief, advocating for its integration into social movements as a catalyst for social change.

Kai Cheng Thom - MSW, Qualified Mediator, Somatic Sex Educator, performance artist, community healer, award-winning writer, and author of Falling Back in Love with Being Human joins us for this episode. A consummate dreamer and believer in revolutionary potential, Kai brings radical love to her work and this conversation. Join us while Kai and Prentis geek out about exciting and dangerous things like monster-making, harm and revenge, + queerness and love.Read the full transcript of this conversation here.Follow @prentishemphill on Instagram to see show clipsBecome a Patreon Subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to the full unedited conversations and visual episodesFollow Kai on IG @kaichengthom and support the projects they mentioned in this episode:Trans Pride TorontoMaggie’s TorontoRed Canary SongThe Becoming the People Podcast Team:Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de LeñaSound Engineer and Editing: Michael MaineResearch Assistant: Bhavana NancherlaOriginal Music: MayyaddaSupport the showThe Becoming the People Podcast Team: Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine Special Production Support: Jasmine Stine Original Music: Mayyadda

Artist and founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, Vivien Sansour, shares wisdom on surviving systems, prayers for Palestinians, and the hope seeds hold amidst atrocity. They discuss the impact of seeds, homeland reflections, resilience in adversity, and supporting those in need.