Best MICHAELA AYERS Podcasts (2025)

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Act One: Celebrating Black Love through Collage with Rachel Chapman 25:21

3M ago25:21

25:21

In this episode, Michaela Ayers explores the transformative power of love, creativity, and community care. Reflecting on her journey through the Seeda School for Black feminist worldbuilding, Michaela shares how the recovery of her creative spirit has shaped her latest offering—The Art of Black Love, a collage and memory workshop. Join us inside Wa…

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Jumping Timelines: Reflecting on the Past, Present, and Future 28:01

5M ago28:01

28:01

In this reflective episode, Michaela travels through space-time to revisit one of her proudest moments of 2024. This episode also introduces the concept of Black Quantum Futurism, connecting ancestral wisdom to our present lives. Join Michaela as she shares a heartfelt letter to her future self and offers a glimpse into her personal journey as an a…

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Act Two: Savoring Ancestry and Black Diasporic Food with Franchescha Lamarre 15:11

8M ago15:11

15:11

In this episode of Black Her Stories, Michaela Ayers reconnects with Chef Franchesca Lamarre. Together, they host an intimate backyard dinner party where food rituals and lineage intertwine. From her roots in Haitian traditions to her bold experimentation with Black American flavors, Fran takes us on a journey through food that honors her ancestors…

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Act One: Honoring Ancestry and Black Diasporic Food with Franchescha Lamarre 25:58

8M ago25:58

25:58

This episode of Black Her Stories celebrates our maternal connections through food and the sisterhood between chefs Franchescha Lamarre and Mariya Moore Russell. Both women allow us to tag along their journeys through the culinary world and their commitment to preserving Black food traditions. Tune in for a delicious conversation about food, family…

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Celebrating Grandmothers and the Cultural Roots of Collard Greens 17:16

9M ago17:16

17:16

Dive into the rich heritage of collard greens and explore the connection between food, family, and tradition. Join Michaela Ayers as she hosts a storytelling booth at Detroit’s 2nd Annual Collard Green Cook-Off, capturing the culinary memories of the community. From the preparation techniques passed down through generations to the evolving practice…

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Act Three: Prioritizing Creativity and Community Voices with Sidewalk Detroit 22:17

10M ago22:17

22:17

Tune into this bonus episode to meet the team at Sidewalk Detroit and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes listen of in the last chapter of artist Halima Afi Cassells’s eco-art residency. Get up close and personal with the visionary leaders who are pioneering a creative approach to city building, climate resilience, and community care. Together, we d…

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Act Two: Honoring Water and Reimagining Waste with Halima Afi Cassells 19:48

11M ago19:48

19:48

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Halima Afi Cassells as we dive into the world of eco-art and sustainability. Discover ways to care for Mother Earth, reimagine our relationship with waste, and explore the often unseen impact of microplastics. In this episode, we take you inside an Eco-Art workshop hosted by Sidewalk Detroit, where Halima and commun…

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Act One: Watering Possibilities and Reimagining Waste with Halima Afi Cassells 33:26

1y ago33:26

33:26

Take a walk with me and Halima Afi Cassells through her garden. Listen as we chat about her artistic journey, sustainability practices, and the Black women in her life that inspire her. An award-winning, interdisciplinary, community-engaged artist, and mother of three, Halima is an avid gardener whose roots are deeply woven into the soil of Detroit…

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Act Two: Imagining Radical Play with Gwendolyn Wallace 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

Tune in to hear an interview with Gwendolyn Wallace. Together we dive into nuances of navigating strong emotions, the insightful moment that motivated her to write the book, and how Wallace’s early childhood experience informed the Light that She Feels Inside. 👀 Wanna see pictures of our in-person event at the Bronx Children’s Museum? Take a peek a…

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Act One: Expressing Emotions with Nina Simone and Gwendolyn Wallace 14:39

1y ago14:39

14:39

In this episode, we dip our baby toes into a conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace. Gwendolyn Wallace is a New York City-based researcher, storyteller, and children’s literature author. Her work for both children and adults centers Afrodiasporic voices to explore the unfolding relationship between the spatial logics of colonialism and our body-minds.…

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Learning Leadership from Grandma with Jahmad Canley 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

In this episode, we explore the lessons of leadership Jahmad Canley. Jahmad is a husband, father, community member, and the president of Potential Unleashed, business coaching company specializing in providing solutions to companies, teams, and individuals of every description through improved performance and increased human effectiveness. Together…

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Act Two: Thinking Creatively about Spaces with Donna Carter 16:28

1+ y ago16:28

16:28

In this episode, we explore the possibilities of the Black imagination with architect Donna Carter. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Donna D. Carter is the President of Carter Design Associates, an architectural, planning, and restoration firm in Austin, Texas. Her practice is focused on projects that combine revitalization, histor…

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Act One: Reimagining Black History with Donna Carter 21:30

1+ y ago21:30

21:30

In this episode, we explore the possibilities of the Black imagination with architect Donna Carter. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, Donna D. Carter is the President of Carter Design Associates, an architectural, planning, and restoration firm in Austin, Texas. Her practice is focused on projects that combine revitalization, histor…

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Season Three Sneak Peek 6:14

1+ y ago6:14

6:14

Hello, and Happy Black History Month! In this mini-episode, BHS creator and host, Michaela Ayers, invites you to cozy up on the couch for a friendly catch up. This year Black Her Stories celebrates her 5th birthday so now is the perfect time to reflect on where we’ve been and share what is coming next in season three. ◉ Substack: https://blackherst…

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Excavating Origin Stories with Michaela Ayers 24:27

1+ y ago24:27

24:27

In this episode, we stroll into a conversation with the artist formerly known as Michaela Ayers. With a BFA in Art History from the University of Kansas and a studio practice of collage, ceramics, and fiber arts, multi-disciplinary artist Mickey D is ready to be seen. Facilitated by BHS co-producer Jassmine Parks, this interview dives into Mickey's…

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Community Reflections: A Quilted Magic Carpet Ride 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

17:33

In this episode, we’re floating through the conversations that we’ve had in this season. Tune in to hear a compilation of conversations that stitch together some of our favorite moments and give you a hint at where Black Her Stories is going next. In this episode, you hear from: Judy Bowman (judybowmanartist) Takeisha Jefferson (takeishaart) Sydney…

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The Magic of Murals 11:00

1+ y ago11:00

11:00

In this episode, we’re following the creative energy of the city and talking to Detroiters about the art and impact of Sydney James. Murals play an important role in Motor City and this year happened to be the next installment of BLKOUT Walls, the biannual mural festival co-founded by Sydney James. So we popped up at the closing Block Party to chat…

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Exploring Expressions of Black Love with Sydney James 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

33:47

In this episode, we ride into a conversation with Sydney James. Fine arts painter and muralist Sydney G. James is a girl proudly raised in Detroit. With a BFA from the College for Creative Studies and a background in commercial art, James is a figurative artist whose bold brush strokes have humanized Detroit’s industrial skyline. Not limited to one…

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Journeying through Space and Black Stories with Sabrina Nelson 36:21

2y ago36:21

36:21

In this episode, we float weightlessly into a conversation with Sabrina Nelson. Nelson is a painter by degree from Detroit’s College for Creative Studies. Influenced by Yoruba Religion, as well as Eastern and African philosophies, Sabrina’s work is a combination of spirit, motion, and intimacy. Not limited by two dimensions, the scope of her work a…

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Detroit Fashion Statements 24:19

2y ago24:19

24:19

In this episode, we’re following the joyful rhythm of the city and talking to Detroiters about their style and art of Judy Bowman. In this episode, we talk to: Brianna L Jones, Chanel Oldham Chuck Micheaux Crystal Delahugh Crystal Marie Valencia Davis Resources: Judy Bowman Websites: https://www.judybowman.com/ IG: judybowmanartist References Sugar…

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Celebrating the Rhythm of Black American Life with Judy Bowman 38:26

2y ago38:26

38:26

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Judy Bowman. Bowman is a mixed-media collage artist whose figurative works celebrate the rhythm and beauty woven into the fabric of Black American culture. Born and raised on the Eastside of Detroit, Judy uses vibrant colors and textured paper to illustrate visual narratives of her family, friends, …

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The Art of Motherhood 14:36

2y ago14:36

14:36

In the spirit of constant experimentation and eternal expansion, we’re doing things a little differently this season. As we continue to explore Detroit as a character through creative storytelling, we thought, what better way to uplift diverse narratives than to let Detroiter speak for themselves? So we’re hitting the streets, talking to strangers,…

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Capturing Motherhood and Memory with Yvette Rock 37:39

2y ago37:39

37:39

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Yvette Rock. Rock was born in Paramaribo, Suriname in 1975. She received a BFA in 1997 from Cooper Union in New York City and an MFA in Painting from the University of Michigan in 1999. Yvette is the co-founder of Detroit Connections at U of M, and founder and Executive Director of Live Coal - a non…

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Honoring Blackness and womanness with Takeisha Jefferson 52:09

2+ y ago52:09

52:09

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Takeisha Jefferson. Jefferson is a Michigan native and a seasoned portrait photographer passionate about art history. Her subjects frequently include her family, and her oeuvre also touches on Black womanhood and empowerment themes. Her photographic storytelling has earned her a feature on Google Ar…

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Season Two Sneak Peek 4:19

2+ y ago4:19

4:19

Hello there! It's been a minute, but Black Her Stories (BHS) is back! Catch up with BHS creator and host, Michaela Ayers, as she reflects on 2022 and looks ahead at what's on the horizon of a new year. In season two, we continue our quest of unearthing stories of Black women based in Detroit, Michigan with a focus on visual artists. Together, we'll…

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Exploring Collective Memories with Nandi Comer 58:31

3y ago58:31

58:31

In this episode, we wander into a conversation with Nandi Comer. Comer is the author of American Family: A Syndrome (Finishing Line Press) and Tapping Out (Northwestern University Press). She also serves as a poetry editor for Obsidian Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora and as the Director of the Allied Media Projects Seeds Program. Togeth…

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Navigating Inner Worlds with Jean Alicia Elster 42:34

3y ago42:34

42:34

In this episode, we wade into a conversation with Jean Alicia Elster. Jean Alicia Elster is an author of young adult novels and children’s books. A native Detroiter and former attorney, Elster has published a number of books including - Joe Joe in the City, Who is Jim Hines?, The Colored Car, and How it Happens. Together, we celebrate the work of I…

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Beholding Oral Histories with Marsha Music 39:24

3y ago39:24

39:24

In this episode, we dig into a conversation with Marsha Music. Marsha is the daughter of pre-Motown record producer Joe Von Battle. She’s also an acclaimed writer of essays, poems, and narratives on life in Detroit. Together, we celebrate the work of Betty DeRamus. Betty DeRamus is a veteran and award-winning journalist, DeRamus was the jury’s pick…

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Healing the Mother Wound with La Shaun Phoenix Moore 52:19

3y ago52:19

52:19

In this episode, we get into conversation with La Shaun Phoenix Moore. Moore is a Detroit-based vocalist, spoken word artist, activist, culture creator, and wife. She is the recipient of the 2020 and 2021 Creators of Culture Award by CultureSource. Phoenix is currently working on a memoir that examines the complexities of the Mother Wound. The Moth…

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Planting Seeds with Imani Nichele 35:30

3y ago35:30

35:30

In this episode, we dig into a conversation with Imani Nichele. Imani is a Detroit-based poet, rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is the 2018 Detroit Youth Poet Laureate. Her writing has been featured by the Heidelberg Project, Fox Sports, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. In this conversation, we celebrate the work of Lucille Clifton (1936-2010)…

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Seismic Shifts and a Sense of Wonder with Brittany Rogers 52:47

3y ago52:47

52:47

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Brittany Rogers. Brittany is a poet, creator, educator, and proud native Detroiter. She is a fellow of VONA, The Watering Hole, Poetry Incubator, and Pink Door Writing Retreat. Her writing has been anthologized in The BreakBeat Poets: Black Girl Magic and Best of the Net. Brittany is also Editor-in-…

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Coming March 9: Black Her Stories 5:26

3+ y ago5:26

5:26

Hosted by Michaela Ayers, this series illuminates the lives and legacies of Black women - past and present - who inspire us and shape our stories. In season one, we’re talking to Black women writers in Detroit, Michigan to learn how community informs a creative. And what possibilities exist when creativity meets history. The series premieres on Mar…

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Wearing the Same Thing Everyday with Anne Kadet 6:49

3+ y ago6:49

6:49

Anne Kadet is the creator of the can't miss newsletter, CAFÉ ANNE. -- The Naked Cowboy’s Wonderful Morning Routine -- Leave me your advice by calling 844-935-BEST.

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Standing Still with Alex Guarnaschelli 4:09

3+ y ago4:09

4:09

Alex Guarnaschelli is a chef, TV star and mom living in NYC. LISTEN TO HUNDREDS OF OTHER PIECES OF THE BEST ADVICE SHOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS. To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BEST Follow us on IG @BestAdviceShow

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Throwing Your Own Party with Kate Toussaint 3:31

3+ y ago3:31

3:31

Kate Toussaint is a teacher, mom, reader and moderator of the Anti-Racist Coalition. To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BEST Follow us on Instagram

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Rewiring Your Brain with Michaela Ayers 3:46

3+ y ago3:46

3:46

Nourish was founded by Michaela Ayers in reaction to the 2016 presidential election. Realizing that we live in a polarized society where it’s increasingly difficult to engage in conversation across our differences, especially conversations about race and racism, Michaela set out to create a middle ground. “I am of the opinion that even though a con…

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Trick-or-Treating with Jen Rusciano 3:57

3+ y ago3:57

3:57

Jen Rusciano is the Executive Director of the Detroit Food Academy. You can support that amazing organization by following this link. Jen was last on the show giving meditation advice. LISTEN TO HUNDREDS OF OTHER PIECES OF THE BEST ADVICE SHOW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS.To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTFollow us on:TBAS on Inst…

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Finding Structure with Zeke Nicholson 4:39

3+ y ago4:39

4:39

Zeke Nicholson is an actor writer living in Los Angeles.To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestadviceshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestadviceshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/muzacharyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Facing Your Fears with Michael Porter Jr. 5:14

3+ y ago5:14

5:14

Michael Porter Jr. is an NBA player for the Denver Nuggets. He hosts the Curious Mike podcast.Share your favorite shower strategies at 844-935-BEST!--MORNING ZESTING WITH DREW PHILPTAPPING INTO CHILDHOOD WITH LAUREN PASSELLLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zak Rosen | Graham Media Group

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Prepping Fruit with Shira Heisler 2:59

3+ y ago2:59

2:59

Shira Heisler is a doctor, wife, friend and advice-guru living with Zak in Detroit.SHOWING UP COMPLETELY WITH SHIRA HEISLERSAYING THE NICE THING WITH SHIRA HEISLER AND EVANGELINE GARREAUSPLITTING WITH SHIRASALTING WITH SHIRACRITIQUING WITH SHIRAEDITING YOUR FRIDGE WITH ZOË KOMARINREPURPOSING FOOD WITH ZOË KOMARINSPOON FEEDING WITH ZOË KOMARINTo off…

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Picking People's Brains with Dr. Taharee Jackson 6:22

3+ y ago6:22

6:22

Dr. Taharee Jackson is the founder and Tone-Setter-in-Chief of Dr. Taharee Consulting, where she works with various sectors on diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion issues.Here's a link to her writing on Medium.To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Aiming at Meh with Brian Selfon 4:42

3+ y ago4:42

4:42

Brian Selfon has worked in criminal justice for nearly twenty years. The Nightworkers is his debut novel.How to hide Self View on ZoomTo offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTInstagram/Facebook/TwitterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zak Rosen | Graham Media Group

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Adding Complexity with Ji Hye Kim 6:06

3+ y ago6:06

6:06

Ji Hye Kim is the chef and owner of MISS KIM in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Food & Wine just named her one of The Best New Chefs in the U.S.GENTLE SALTING WITH JI HYE KIMTo offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTInstagram/Facebook/TwitterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zak Rosen | Graham Media Group

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Facing the Truth with Tamara Lindeman (from The Weather Station) 9:43

3+ y ago9:43

9:43

Tamara Lindeman is a musician from the band, The Weather Station. Their latest album is Ignorance.INVESTIGATING YOUR SHAME WITH HEATHER RADKETo offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTFollow us on:Instagram Facebook TwitterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zak Rosen | Graham Media Group

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Expressing Your Idea with Shirley Woodson 6:45

3+ y ago6:45

6:45

Shirley Woodson is an artist and educator. She's the 2021 Kresge Eminent Artist. Her solo show, Why Do I Delight is up at the Detroit Artists Market through 10/23. You can download or purchase the new Shirley Woodson monograph, here.To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTTRANSCRIPT: ZAK: Shirley Woodson shares an art studio with her son. …

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Pancaking with Ronia Cabansag 3:38

3+ y ago3:38

3:38

Ronia Cabansag is a podcast producer, student and Best Advice Show intern extraordinaire.Ronia's favorite pancake recipe!To offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestadviceshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestadviceshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/muzachary#advice #adviceoftheday #lif…

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Journaling with Ronia Cabansag 4:34

3+ y ago4:34

4:34

Ronia Cabansag is a podcast producer, student and Best Advice Show intern extraordinaire.#143 : REFRESHING YOURSELF WITH SARA BROOKE CURTISTo offer your own advice, call Zak @ 844-935-BESTFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestadviceshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestadviceshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/muzachary#advice #a…

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Skipping Disdain with Hanif Abdurraqib 3:40

3+ y ago3:40

3:40

Hanif Abdurraqib is a poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. He was just awarded a MacArthur "Genius" Grant. To contribute your own advice call Zak at at 844-935-BESTLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zak Rosen | Graham Media Group

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Embracing Dishwashing with Sho Spaeth 5:56

3+ y ago5:56

5:56

Sho Spaeth is an editor and writer at Serious Eats.I'M HUNGRY FOR YOUR FOOD FRIDAY ADVICE! CALL ME AT 844-935-BESTPan scrapers for sale Listen to BUILD FOR TOMORROW today!This episode was edited by Ronia CabansagLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zak Rosen | Graham Media Group

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Going Without with Jacqueline Raposo 10:50

3+ y ago10:50

10:50

Jacqueline Raposo is an interviewer, podcast producer, food writer and the author of The Me, Without: A Year Exploring Habit, Healing, and Happiness.If you're gonna try going without, feel free to share your journey with Jacqueline and I at @wordsfoodart and @bestadviceshow!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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