Mindfulness is important for all of us, but how do you feel about the aesthetics and commercialization of the mindfulness industry? In this episode, we discuss our experience and reflections on meditation, yoga, regulating emotions and navigating these things through distractions and privileges. We also share a meditation exercise you can do anywhere.
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Are you into country music? Did you know an enslaved Black man invented the Banjo? Did you know the original cowboys were Black, Mexican, and Native American? Did you know the Hollywood Country Western movie era resulted from aesthetic copying and Jim Crow laws? Well, have we got a show for you.
In this episode, we decided to take an educational and experimental approach to our discussion. This was inspired by Beyonce’s new album Cowboy Carter and our own experience growing up in Texas. We gave ourselves a homework assignment to explore the origins of Country music, Country Western culture, the Rodeo, and modern discrepancies in these industries.
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Here are the links to the information we mentioned in this episode:
Cowboy Carter album symbolism: https://x.com/donovanreyno1ds/status/1777088748150194588
Black cowgirl culture:
https://laist.com/news/they-tried-to-erase-us-taking-up-space-as-a-black-cowgirl-in-la
Cowboy Carter genre-bending:
https://time.com/6961067/beyonce-outlaw-cowboy-carter-essay/
Houston Rodeo culture
https://houston.eater.com/2024/3/15/24101251/houston-rodeo-beyonce-black-cowboy-culture
Guide to Black Country Music:
https://www.shatterthestandards.com/p/a-guide-to-black-country-music
https://www.wjct.org/jme/2022/06/the-black-origins-of-country-music/
Lil Nas X excluded from Country Music: https://www.vinylmeplease.com/blogs/magazine/black-artists-continue-be-excluded-country-music-genre-they-created
Dagny’s Country Music playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aa36gwY8iDq5LfLGQngR5?si=7dc042ab09e44e9a
Let’s get back into the driver’s seat because we can’t let these apps, thoughts, or things continue to drive us. True, we are in an era that is full of a lot of convenient distractions. Are we doomed? Of course not. In this episode, we share our experience in eliminating distractions within technology, social media, negative thoughts, and people. We also share tips you can implement now to get better at balancing distractions in your life.
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Yes, we are talking about A.I. But this time, let’s reflect on how we can be more proactive and savvy. Also, this is our first 2-part episode.
Part 1:
Let’s dive into how we are programming A.I. regarding what values, experiences, and data are used to invent A.I. programs, software, and machines. Can we program A.I. that is free of bias? Can A.I. navigate through bias successfully?
In this episode, we share our reflections on how we can be more intentional and vocal as proactive and savvy consumers.
The book we mentioned in this episode = Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Dr. Joy Buolamwini
Part 2:
Here is part 2 of our conversation on AI. In this episode, we discuss concerns surrounding how AI has been used for fraud and harm, the first AI regulations, and what types of AI assistance we would find helpful in our lives.
Listen on Spotify Part 1 and Part 2.
What are your thoughts on this topic? How best can we be proactive and savvy with AI? Please share with me in the comments.
It’s time to dive into skincare. In this episode, we share how we started our skincare journey, what issues and learning curves we had to navigate, and what products and methods are helping us now. We also reflect on the skincare industry and create intentions behind caring for your body.
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I am a millennial. Therefore, I am a pioneer. Let’s discuss the concepts, dynamics, and experiences we are navigating. In this episode, we share and reflect on how our generation grapples with what was promised to us, why we deserve more credit, and encourage us to keep innovating and taking up space. We talk about the influences of technology, world events, generational shifts, and how we continue transforming this planet.
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Dagny Zenovia 