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Bangles and Headdresses
by Bangles and Headdresses
'Bangles & Headdresses' is a podcast reclaiming matriarchal ancestral traditions through intimate conversations with artists, activists, authors, and cultural voices. Together, we explore storytelling, lineage, and how ancestral wisdom helps us navigate and connect in the modern world.
Episodes
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A Conversation with Javier Bautista: Family, Roots, and What's Next, The Season Finale
Welcome to Bangles and Headdresses! In this episode, the season finale, Elizabeth Yeampierre flips the script and is joined by her son and longtime producer Javier. Together, they reflect on Season 1, from standout conversations with guests like Sandra, Robby, and Velonika, to the family roots...
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Robby Diesu on Community Power, Protecting Future Generations & Celebrating 60 Years of UPROSE
Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with organizer, strategist, and movement builder Robby Diesu for a conversation on the power of community-led change, the responsibility of protecting future generations, and the enduring legacy of grassroots organizing. Diesu reflects on his work building…
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Velonika Pome'e on Claiming Her Space, Finding Her Voice, and Honoring Her Tongan Roots
Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with model, activist, and advisor Velonika Pome'e to explore her journey from community organizing to the runway. Pome'e reflects on being discovered for LA Fashion Week, breaking into modeling, and what it meant to be featured in the 2019 Sports Illustrated…
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Cameron Russell on Owning Your Power, Raising Young Men & Redefining Caregiving
Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with supermodel, activist, and author Cameron Russell for a candid conversation about her journey into modeling at just 16 and the experiences that shaped her along the way. Russell also reflects on her evolution into activism, sharing insights on motherhood…
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Nasim Lahbichi on Blending Ingredients, Culture, and Travel — Plus Life as a Content Creator
Elizabeth Yeampierre reunites with content creator and cook Nasim Lahbichi more than ten years after they first met at UPROSE. From Brooklyn teen to online culinary storyteller, Nasim shares how his Puerto Rican and Moroccan roots, city travels, and a curiosity for the kitchen shaped the creator…
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Melody Capote on Community, Unity, and Honoring Our Ancestors
Welcome to Bangles and Headdresses!Elizabeth Yeampierre sits down with CCCADI Executive Director and Bronx native Melody Capote to discuss the evolution of the Caribbean Cultural Center and the importance of building inclusive spaces that honor the women who paved the way. They reflect on shared...
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Patrick Dougher on Art, Identity, and Growing Up in Brooklyn
Welcome to Bangles and Headdresses! Elizabeth Yeampierre is joined by artist, musician, author, and Brooklyn native Patrick Dougher. They reflect on his childhood in Bed-Stuy and the culture that shaped him throughout his life and career. Later, they explore his book, Concrete Dreamland: Coming…
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Sandra Guzmán on Storytelling, Staying Grounded, and Creating With Toni Morrison
Welcome to Bangles and Headdresses! In this episode, Elizabeth Yeampierre is joined by producer, journalist, and filmmaker Sandra Guzmán. Together, they explore Guzmán’s Boricua roots, what shaped her path into storytelling, and her most meaningful creative projects — including producing a...
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Welcome to 'Bangles & Headdresses,' a podcast hosted by Elizabeth Yeampierre. A podcast reclaiming matriarchal ancestral traditions through intimate conversations with artists, activists, and cultural voices. We explore how storytelling, lineage, and ancestral wisdom help us navigate the modern...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
'Bangles & Headdresses' is a podcast reclaiming matriarchal ancestral traditions through intimate conversations with artists, activists, authors, and cultural voices. Together, we explore storytelling, lineage, and how ancestral wisdom helps us navigate and connect in the modern world.
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