The Shaping Freedom Podcast
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Give Me What I Need, Not What I Want: Faith, Health & Self-Rescue | Episode 117
In this powerful episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dr. ShantaQuilette Develle — a wellness educator, content creator, and heart health advocate whose journey of resilience has inspired millions.
She talks openly about facing a heart attack and multiple strokes, the ego she had to shed, and the moment she chose to listen to her body and her faith instead of pushing through the pain.
Her message is clear: healing happens through habits, boundaries, accountability, and the courage to participate in your own rescue.
Healing Out Loud & Building Your Own Table w/ Shameika Rhymes | Episode 116
In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning journalist, producer, and host Shameika Rhymes — the creative force behind Check the Rhymes TV and Soul Liberation on BlackDoctor.org. Together, they dive into what it means to build your own table in media, stay authentic in storytelling, and embrace wellness while pursuing purpose.
Bread from Lemons: The Transformative Power of Resilience | Episode 115
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with Nigerian-born artist Jeremiah Onifade, whose work transforms survival into powerful visual storytelling. Jeremiah opens up about fleeing religious violence at 13, sleeping on concrete floors for eight months, and arriving in America with $200 and a dream he refused to abandon.
Together, Lisane and Jeremiah explore themes of hunger, resilience, vision, and reinvention—from teenage hustle at cyber cafes to cutting boats in front of live audiences. This conversation is more than an artist's origin story; it's a blueprint for building from nothing, dreaming without permission, and measuring success one courageous step at a time.
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– Kathy C.
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