This week, we dive into it all with the extraordinary Cbabi Bayoc—a visionary artist who brings stories of love, culture, and fatherhood to life. You may know him from 365 Days with Dad, the groundbreaking series reshaping the narrative of Black fatherhood with depth, strength, and heart.

This week on the Shaping Freedom podcast with Lisane Basquiat, we’re exploring the deep, evolving bond between mothers and daughters. Our guest, Lacey Tezino, knows this journey well. She’s the visionary entrepreneur behind Passport Journeys, a digital therapy app designed to help mothers and daughters reconnect and heal.

This week on the Shaping Freedom Podcast with Lisane Basquiat, we are sitting down with Sharon Joseph, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. However, Sharon is so much more than just a leader. Today, we’re going to explore what it means to break the silence of suffering as a black woman. 

This week on the Shaping Freedom Podcast with Lisane Basquiat we take a bird’s eye of the current state of our communities and our society at large with artist, activist, poet, musician, podcaster, and coffee curator Propaganda aka Jason Petty.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Shaping Freedom podcast, Emmy-nominated actor and Grammy-nominated songwriter Rhonda Ross shares her transformative journey from navigating deep depression and infertility to reclaiming her inner power through the "magic of mindset."

This past year we’ve had had so many meaningful conversations on the Shaping Freedom podcast. Enjoy this special episode featuring some of our most memorable moments from 2024. At the end, there’s a guided meditation led by Lisane to help you feel refreshed and ready for the new year.

2024 has been an unforgettable year, to say the least. The positives and negatives that defined this year have everyone reflecting and predicting what is waiting for us in 2025. Shaping Freedom is taking the time to look back on some of our best conversations this year with the amazing people trying to push us forward in our relationships, communities, and lives.

This week on Shaping Freedom, we’re joined by Dr. Amber Howlett-Bayoc, founder of Dharma Management and a powerful advocate for personal transformation. In this insightful and empowering conversation, we explore what it means to break free from the routines and beliefs that keep us stuck.

This week, we have a truly extraordinary guest to help guide us through this challenging and uncertain time. We have the honor of speaking with Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement; however, Patrisse is so much than that. She is an artist, author, creative, and visionary behind a new art collective, The Crenshaw Dairy Mart.

On the latest episode of the Shaping Freedom Podcast, Lisane sits down with social media expert Brock Johnson to talk about what it really takes to build a career that aligns with your passion and goals. Brock shares how growing up in a family of entrepreneurs taught him the value of hustle—but also the necessity of setting boundaries and safeguarding your well-being.

In this episode of Shaping Freedom, we sit down with multifaceted, Jamaican-born artist Ainsley Burroughs for a heartwarming conversation. He tells us about his first solo exhibition, The Third Future: A Self-Portrait. Through this collection, Ainsley invites us into his inner world, where he explores the convergence of family, identity, and culture through a reflective and prospective lens.

In this episode of Shaping Freedom, we explore the true meanings of resilience, transformation, and the impact of being genuine in a world full of insincerity. We have the honor and privilege of speaking with Garrain Jones, a renowned personal development coach and author of “Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life.”

In this episode of Shaping Freedom, we have a raw and honest conversation with British-born Ghanaian artist Joseph Aoua Darko. As an artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, curator, and writer, Joseph bares so much of his soul, his artistic process, and how he has come to terms with his mental health and sexuality.

Today, on Shaping Freedom, we are sitting down with a powerful and honest creator in the healing space, Monica Wisdom. Together we are going to explore Monica’s early experiences from losing her mother and what she learned about inner strength and knowing your life path. She is also going to share her insights on how self-worth, resilience, and community play pivotal roles in Black women's empowerment.

This episode, with Aaron Robinson, explores how we can curate a space where we can show true vulnerability and show true care to our spirits, and the healing power of somatic breathwork. Tune in for a powerful conversation on grief, community, and the path to authenticity, while embracing the beauty of our limitations without judgment.

This is part two of our special series with the founders of  Be Greater Than, a Lifestyle & Wellness brand created by Jasmine Harper and Randy C. Bonds for people to liberate themselves from self-imposed limitations.  Be sure to listen to it if you haven’t already. 

Jasmine Harper is the third founder of Be Greater Than and a recent mom.  In today’s episode Jasmine and I have a heartfelt and candid chat about the delicate balance between showing up for yourself and who you are and moving into a new role as mom without burning oneself out.

In today’s episode, I sit down with the founders of  Be Greater Than, a Lifestyle & Wellness brand created by Ashley Everett, Jasmine Harper, and Randy C. Bonds for people to liberate themselves from self-imposed limitations. This is part one of a two-part series where, I am going to be talking to Ashley and Randy about the broader meaning of what Be Greater Than is and how their organization builds community in support of wellness. Part two will focus on the lessons Jasmine is learning on her journey through new parenthood.

Today, we welcome Robert Young, a legacy filmmaker, host of the Bright and Shining Podcast, and founder of R7 Holdings. Together we reexamine the intersections of creativity, mental wellness, and passion in our professions and social connections. In this episode, Robert walks us through his journey of social healing and passion, and shares how we can recharge our spirits and creativity.

Today, on Shaping Freedom, I sit down with author, speaker, mother, and someone so full of love and wisdom, Abby Kamen. Coming hot off the release of her new book Generation We, we discuss how trauma can affect us all. While not all trauma may be created equal, we are all equal in the baggage that we carry in the aftermath of our pasts.

Today, on Shaping Freedom, I have the honor of welcoming an incredible athlete, NLP practitioner, and personal friend, Chukky Okobi. Chukky isn’t your typical mental and spiritual guide, at least not on the surface.