Visionary Sanctum

This episode is a piece of about my journey as a woman who was once invisible, rising to the forefront. We still have a way to go, but we are positioned on the brink of something spectacular.To join our community in person check out the Visionary Sanctum IG. To watch the visuals check out the Visionary Sanctum YT Channel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

During this episode I discuss the coexistence of joy and oppression, as we live through unprecedented times. Joy is an active form of resistance for oppressed people. Folks who are marginalized have to make life work in spite of our circumstances. In this case, making life work, looks like finding joy in the margins. Follow Us on IG at VisionarySanctum for more info and events.Follow Us on...

This episode is about the personal growth that experienced throughout my nearly 2 month break. I’m back, and refreshed. During my break from the podcast, I worked a lot of hours, and had a lot of time to reflect on what I want for the new year while on the clock. In this episode I talk about passion, growth, creating opportunity for yourself, and how visionary sanctum will be establishing it’s...

In this episode I give a bit of a life update, and the truth is, I don’t really know what’s going on, but I’m locked in I guess. Instagram: VisionarySanctumYoutube: VisionarySanctum9 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visionarysanctum.substack.com

Meet our Community Visionary, Martell Collins. He is doing a lot great things here in Chicago. Working as Peace Campus Coordinator, an Executive Director for his own not-for-profit, and Consultant. He is the middle man between the people and the resources. Not only does help folks with access to resources, he teaches people how to fish for their own. Helping to building thriving and sustainable...

In this episode I discuss my experience here in Chicago as ICE makes there way through black and brown communities. I get into the mental, and emotional toll it has taken on myself, and my community. Even within the struggle I have found purpose, and talk about how I plan to move forward during times like this. Instagram: @ Visionary SanctumSubstack: @ Visionary SanctumTiktok: @ VisionarySanctum...

Meet our community artist, Essence Richardson. She is a multidisciplinary artist, most known for her photography. An incredible working artist with a focus in Community Archival, and it shows. She’s been featured in the 55th annual Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition, teaches photography workshops with The Darkroom Chicago, she’s the photographer for the South Loop Farmer’s Market, and does a...

In this episode, I discuss the politics of self, and the political stance behind this platform. I also go in depth about my experience after Directing, Producing, and Editing my first short documentary, and the creative expansion that has followed. Check out the previous episode to see the documentary.Follow on IG: @ visionarysanctumWatch the video episode on Youtube: @ visionarysanctum9Subscribe...

On today’s episode we have a very special guest. Chris White is one of the Visionaries in our community, and in this episode we get to learn about him from his very own Sanctum. Throughout this interview Chris walks us through his journey as an artist. From Dallas to DC to Chicago, Chris gives us intimate insight into his evolution. With a strong passion for community, wellness, art, and...

In this episode I talk about my life after deleting tiktok, making art for yourself, haters, finding peace, and the complexity of human nature. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visionarysanctum.substack.com