Remember that song, “It’s The Climb” by Miley Cyrus? I’ve always loved it. My life has never been an easy one and there have been many obstacles I’ve had to overcome over the years. I grew up in a working-class household in a small town with very limited resources. I never really had much in […] The post How My Trip To Lake Mead Taught Me That It’s Definitely All About The Climb appeared first on DG Speaks. How My Trip To Lake Mead Taught Me That It’s Definitely All About The Climb posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger How My Trip To Lake Mead Taught Me That It’s Definitely All About The Climb
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https://bit.ly/3A9TdcR https://spoti.fi/3tYlXmK September 21, 2021 How can Black comic creators use storytelling to reshape the narrative for Black people? “Meet Is'nana is the son of Anansi the Spider, West African & Caribbean God of Stories, as they work together to stop dark creatures, meet Black gods & folklore figures while trying not to drive each other crazy!” In this episode I’ll be speaking with Greg Anderson Elysée, Comic Book Writer and Creator of Is'nana the Were-Spider about his quest to learn more about the ancient stories of African cultures, and using the power of Black mythology and folklore to instill a sense of cultural pride for Black people today. Get your copy now: https://amzn.to/3EDxM6E --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
via Blogger A new episode is available - Greg Anderson Elysée, Comic Book Writer and Creator of Is'nana the Were-Spider Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon marked the entrance of the first South Asian Disney Princess into the pantheon of women that we’ve loved for years and years. In recent years, the production company has used these films to tackle very complex topics. With Mulan, they tackled the barriers women face due to antiquated implicit… Read More What is Disney’s Raya and The Last Dragon Really an Allegory For? The post What is Disney’s Raya and The Last Dragon Really an Allegory For? appeared first on DG Speaks. What is Disney’s Raya and The Last Dragon Really an Allegory For? posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger What is Disney’s Raya and The Last Dragon Really an Allegory For? I have not had one out-of-country trip since the pandemic started and it is driving me insane. I can’t remember when was the last time I’ve gone an entire year without visiting another country. Not being able to go abroad is suffocating for me and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to get better any… Read More Don’t Order Pepperoni Pizza in Italy and the Vatican Has Everybody’s Stuff | Reflections on My Week in Rome The post Don’t Order Pepperoni Pizza in Italy and the Vatican Has Everybody’s Stuff | Reflections on My Week in Rome appeared first on DG Speaks. Don’t Order Pepperoni Pizza in Italy and the Vatican Has Everybody’s Stuff | Reflections on My Week in Rome posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger Don’t Order Pepperoni Pizza in Italy and the Vatican Has Everybody’s Stuff | Reflections on My Week in Rome Walmart CEO Doug McMillon sits down to discuss how the turbulent nature of 2021 reinforced the company’s focus on creating meaningful value for all – from shareholders and suppliers to customers and employees. Mr. McMillon will illustrate how Walmart is prioritizing shared value while also running a strong business through its Covid-19 response, fight for… Read More Walmart CEO Doug McMillion Champions Embracing AI and Tackling Bias as Keys to Growth During Keynote at CES 2021 The post Walmart CEO Doug McMillion Champions Embracing AI and Tackling Bias as Keys to Growth During Keynote at CES 2021 appeared first on DG Speaks. Walmart CEO Doug McMillion Champions Embracing AI and Tackling Bias as Keys to Growth During Keynote at CES 2021 posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger Walmart CEO Doug McMillion Champions Embracing AI and Tackling Bias as Keys to Growth During Keynote at CES 2021 Everyone loves Batman right! I mean what’s not to love about a brooding, secretive, tough as nails, genius, billionaire who can kick ass. LOL Well enough people love him for him to have his very own day and today’s that day. Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in… Read More Happy Batman Day From Batman’s Biggest Fan The post Happy Batman Day From Batman’s Biggest Fan appeared first on DG Speaks. Happy Batman Day From Batman’s Biggest Fan posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger Happy Batman Day From Batman’s Biggest Fan 5 Productivity Apps for Entrepreneurial Women or Women in Tech That Will Make Your Life Easier9/18/2021 It’s too exhausting trying to stay sane these days, especially with all this work on our plate and the responsibilities at home piling up. I understand! It can be hard to stay on top of your routines. You deserve all the praise for doing this challenging work and still slaying. Anyways, I’ve made this list… Read More 5 Productivity Apps for Entrepreneurial Women or Women in Tech That Will Make Your Life Easier The post 5 Productivity Apps for Entrepreneurial Women or Women in Tech That Will Make Your Life Easier appeared first on DG Speaks. 5 Productivity Apps for Entrepreneurial Women or Women in Tech That Will Make Your Life Easier posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger 5 Productivity Apps for Entrepreneurial Women or Women in Tech That Will Make Your Life Easier Eight Nonfiction Films Combine Art Science Storytelling: Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund Grantees9/17/2021 Park City, UT — The nonprofit Sundance Institute and Sandbox Films today announced the 12 filmmakers and eight projects selected as the next cohort for support by the Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund. The fund aims to elevate the voices of […] The post Eight Nonfiction Films Combine Art, Science, Storytelling: Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund Grantees appeared first on DG Speaks. Eight Nonfiction Films Combine Art, Science, Storytelling: Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund Grantees posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger Eight Nonfiction Films Combine Art, Science, Storytelling: Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund Grantees
https://bit.ly/3A9TdcR https://spoti.fi/3928yAx September 14, 2021 “Women hold the knife on the knife on the sharp side!” In this episode, I’ll be speaking with “Five Tiger” Writer and Director, Nomawonga Khumalo, about her film and it’s Black feminist themes which highlight the culture of silence, religious exploitation, sex work, femicide, and many other poignant topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
via Blogger A new episode is available - Nomawonga Khumalo, Writer and Director of Five Tiger I’m so happy to announce that I’ve finally taken the time to go through my audio files and organize my first podcast series. I’ve done a ton of interviews over the past several months with […] The post Announcing the DG Speaks Podcast Thoughts and Talks appeared first on DG Speaks. Announcing the DG Speaks Podcast Thoughts and Talks posted first on https://dgspeaks.com/ via Blogger Announcing the DG Speaks Podcast Thoughts and Talks |