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Exploring Ryan Coogler's "Sinners": African Spiritualism and Symbolism

Join us for this dynamic recorded conversation presented by the Denton Black Film Festival, exploring the bold and visually arresting film "Sinners". This virtual panel dives into the film’s rich use of African spiritualism and symbolism—unpacking how ancestral traditions, cultural iconography, and layered beliefs shape the characters’ journeys and deepen the film’s impact.

🖤 Presented by the Denton Black Film Festival

🎤 Hosted by: Vicki Meek, Artist/Activist

🗣️ Moderated by: Patrick Washington, CEO, Washington Media Co.

🎬 Panelists:

• Terrance Nance – Artist, Musician, Filmmaker

• Ya'Ke Smith – Filmmaker, Professor

• Aleia MacDaniel – Founder, Dallas Hoodoo Society

Spirituality & Motherhood Podcast Episode 14: Aleia McDaniel

For this month's episode, Jeannette Lancien chatted with Aleia McDaniel of Soul Purpose Sisterhood. In this conversation, we explore the need to consistently ask our spiritual team for more ease, her journey from Christianity to Hoodoo, and how her daughter got so free :)

The Work Rundown: Episode 10: Self-Care is a Revolutionary Act

Aleia McDaniel set it off this episode. We talked about self-care and wellness, the difference between joy and happiness, the dangers of the “good girl” trope and the benefits of embracing your hoe-dum, the many forms of activism, Beyoncé, and much more. Light some incense or a candle, grab a pen and notebook, and let Aleia get your entire life together.

1:49 - Lunchtime Read: 31 Days of Self-Care: A Total Mind, Body, and Soul Reset by Aleia McDaniel

8:32 - Interview with Aleia McDaniel 1:14:00 - Work Fit Tip: Quarantine Weight Gain Not A Joking Matter

1:26:10 - Fancy Quote: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

Pour Life Decisions: Sophisticated Savagery (self care)

Krys has a "kinda toddy" (throat coat tea and bourbon), Doyin has a Blood and Honey beer by Revolver and guest host/self-care expert Aleia has a Vanilla Jim Beam and Coke (not pepsi.) This week, we discuss 21 Savage, the Super Bowl, Oprah's tequila pajama party and more. Then we chat about the merits of Elizabeth Warren's apology in light of a potential Presidential race. And for our Pour Life Decision, we discuss self-care - why we need it, what it's not and how to implement it in your everyday life. Mix up a drink and listen with us!

Mom uprising: Episode 3: Boundaries and Self-Care

Learn how to put yourself first even if you have kids to care for too. Self-care isn't just for moms, it's important for the whole family, and the kids benefit from a well cared for mom.

Unapologetic Podcast: Episode 28: Navigating Burnout As A Creative Entrepreneur w/ Aleia Mims

In this episode, we discuss how to navigate burnout for creative entrepreneurs and women.