This episode is a piece of about my journey as a woman who was once invisible, rising to the forefront. We still have a way to go, but we are positioned on the brink of something spectacular.

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During this episode I discuss the coexistence of joy and oppression, as we live through unprecedented times. Joy is an active form of resistance for oppressed people. Folks who are marginalized have to make life work in spite of our circumstances. In this case, making life work, looks like finding joy in the margins. Follow Us on IG at VisionarySanctum for more info and events.

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This episode is about the personal growth that experienced throughout my nearly 2 month break. I’m back, and refreshed. During my break from the podcast, I worked a lot of hours, and had a lot of time to reflect on what I want for the new year while on the clock. In this episode I talk about passion, growth, creating opportunity for yourself, and how visionary sanctum will be establishing it’s self IRL this year.

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In this episode I give a bit of a life update, and the truth is, I don’t really know what’s going on, but I’m locked in I guess.

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Meet our Community Visionary, Martell Collins. He is doing a lot great things here in Chicago. Working as Peace Campus Coordinator, an Executive Director for his own not-for-profit, and Consultant. He is the middle man between the people and the resources. Not only does help folks with access to resources, he teaches people how to fish for their own. Helping to building thriving and sustainable communities one day at a time.

Martell’s Non-Profit: Wood Street Collective

Urban Farm: 6234 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL

Book Store: 4591 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL

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In this episode I discuss my experience here in Chicago as ICE makes there way through black and brown communities. I get into the mental, and emotional toll it has taken on myself, and my community. Even within the struggle I have found purpose, and talk about how I plan to move forward during times like this.

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Meet our community artist, Essence Richardson. She is a multidisciplinary artist, most known for her photography. An incredible working artist with a focus in Community Archival, and it shows. She’s been featured in the 55th annual Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition, teaches photography workshops with The Darkroom Chicago, she’s the photographer for the South Loop Farmer’s Market, and does a lot of the photography for Healthy Hood Chicago. In this episode we get to learn about the experience that shaped the Essence that we see today.

Directed, Produced, Edited by Angelica Grace

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In this episode, I discuss the politics of self, and the political stance behind this platform. I also go in depth about my experience after Directing, Producing, and Editing my first short documentary, and the creative expansion that has followed. Check out the previous episode to see the documentary.

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