Light, Berkeley, and Development (feat. Caleborate)
In this episode we talk to the articulate Caleborate about his new album, his upcoming move to LA, and of course mental health!
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Lesser Known Self explores music, culture, and mental health through the complex lens of rappers, singers, hustlers, and creators of color. Interested in the often overlooked dichotomy of th...
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17 episodesParenting, Depression, and Growth (feat. Briana's Mom)
In this insightful interview, Briana sits down with her mother to reflect on their experiences dealing with Briana's depression, coping skil...
15. Choices, Letting Go, and Growth (feat. Kavale)
In this episode, Briana chats with rapper and producer Kavale about fatherhood, choices he's made, and keeping level-headed.
14. Lessons Learned, Frank Ocean, and Consistency (feat. Jordan Hawkins)
Back at it again! In this episode, Briana chats with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins about his path to music, lessons...
13. Diving Inward, Personal Growth, and Parental Shadows (feat. Appleby)
Season 2! Who woulda thought? In this first episode, Briana chats with Justin Burns aka Appleby about forging your own path, opening up, and...
12. Growth, Responsibility, and Love (feat. Love Mansuy)
We back! In this episode, Briana chats with LA's Love Mansuy about parenting, self-development, and the challenges of finding true empathy i...
11. Outsiders as Insiders and Confidence (feat. Shamir)
Happy August! In this episode, Briana chats with Shamir about not needing to fit in, family support, and their upcoming self-titled album.
10. The Diaspora, Intuition, and Challenges (feat. Adeline)
Episode 10! Happy July. In this episode we speak to Adeline, a sunny soul artist about her tenacity, self-care, and the black diaspora in Pa...
9. Knowing Yourself, Openness, and Intersectionality (feat. April Kae)
Are you being open? In this episode we chat with the beautiful and thoughtful April Kae of ImaniGold. https://www.imanigold.com https://www....
8. Insecure, Black Celebration, and The Movement (feat. Joy Oladokun)
Episode 8! Happy June. In this episode we speak to Joy Oladokun a soulful genre-bending artist about the current mess of the world, cannabis...
7. Shea Butter, Country Music, and Time (feat. Denitia)
Episode 7! Who would have thought? In this episode, we talk to Denitia, a Texas girl living and creating in NYC. She's been called "the epit...
6. Self-Care, Church, and Covid-19 (feat. Elton Aura)
We chat with Chicago's own Elton Aura about life as the pastors kid, Chicago, and fear of failure. It's getting real!
5. 2 Black Girls, 1 Quarantine (feat. Geneva Gamblin)
In this episode, Briana talks with her friend Geneva about the quarantine. We dive into the top 5 records and shows getting us through and s...
4. Adoption, Identity, and Anxiety (feat. ZENIZEN)
In this insightful episode we talk to ZENIZEN's Opal Hoyt about trans-racial adoption, anxiety, and forging your own path. Let's all ditch t...
3. Self-Acceptance and Anguish (feat. Caine Casket)
3rd times the charm! In this unbarred episode we sit with Caine Casket, a multi-hyphenated creative from New Jersey. We chat about depressio...
2. The Power of Black Mamas & Growth (feat. Rosehardt)
We're back and we're better with Rosehardt a Brooklyn based actor and musician unafraid of being vulnerable. Break-ups, faith, and depressio...
1. Just Pray About It & Other Myths (feat. Chelsea Reject)
From high school to emotionally high and dry! We sit down with Chelsea Reject from Brooklyn, NY to discuss her latest album This Is Not My F...