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Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill

Prentis Hemphill
Grief
Collective Transformation
Social Movements
Community Care
Healing
Audre Lorde
Black Feminism
Collective Grief
Transformative Justice
Activism
Racial Justice
Climate Crisis
Trauma
Community Support
Palestine
Media Justice
Intersectionality
Survival
Courage and Love
Capitalism

From Prentis Hemphill, the host and producer of the Finding Our Way podcast comes a new podcast: Becoming the People.

Prentis is in conversation with the thinkers, creators, and doers who are exploring some of the most relevant questions of our time: What will it take for us to change as a species? How do we create relationships that lead to collective transformation, and what will it take for us... more

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Latest Episodes

Sendolo Diaminah is here to point us to the pathway of hallelujah! Co-Director of the Carolina Federation and community strategist, Sendolo brings profound wisdom for how we’re abdicating our power, shares how she is guided by prophetic wisdom and of... more

In this week’s mini-episode, Prentis reflects on their time in Minneapolis, what the Epstein files are revealing to us about shame and patriarchy, and how the performance of shock is tied to our own need to be innocent.

Join us over on Patreon to wa... more

Activist, advocate, author, and co-founder of the me too movement, Tarana Burke joins Prentis for this episode. Tarana is sharing the portals that me too has opened and made possible in our culture, her framework on the solvability of sexual violence... more

In this week’s mini-episode, Prentis explores the complexities of burnout and the importance of using our agency to make meaningful action in the world.

Join us over on Patreon to watch the full episode and come explore these themes and topics toget... more

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Recent Guests

Sendolo Diaminah
Co-director of the Carolina Federation, strategist, poet, and community organizer
Carolina Federation
Episode: Hallelujah with Sendolo Diaminah
Tarana Burke
Founder of the Me Too movement and advocate for survivors
Me Too movement
Episode: Survivor Power with Tarana Burke
Contessa Gayles
Director of 'Songs from the Hole'
Episode: SONGS FROM THE HOLE with JJ'88, Contessa Gayles and richie reseda
Richie Reseda
Producer and community leader involved with the film.
Episode: SONGS FROM THE HOLE with JJ'88, Contessa Gayles and richie reseda
Maurice Mitchell
Social movement strategist and national director of the Working Families Party.
Working Families Party
Episode: Conjuring Worlds with Maurice Mitchell
Malkia Devich Cyril
A leader in media discussing technology and race, and the former boss of the host at Media Justice.
Media Justice
Episode: Grief is the Medicine with Malkia Devich Cyril
Kai Cheng Thom
Somatic practitioner, performance artist, and community healer focusing on social justice and transformative healing.
Author of Falling Back in Love with Being Human
Episode: Embodying Existence with Kai Cheng Thom
Vivien Sansour
Artist, researcher, and founder of the Palestinian Heirloom Seed Library
Palestinian Heirloom Seed Library
Episode: Tending the Seeds of Aliveness with Vivien Sansour
Adrienne Marie Brown
Dear friend of Prentis, interviewing him about his book.
Episode: Becoming the People Podcast - Trailer

Host

Prentis Hemphill
Host and producer of the podcast, exploring significant questions around societal change and personal transformation through engaging conversations with various thinkers and creators.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Thank you

    This is the content that I’ve been looking for, especially as I seek to get grounded. I like the mix of conversations with guests and the host’s “minisode” reflections.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    weatherspot
    United States18 days ago
  • The podcast I needed

    This podcast , with its groundedness in embodiment and curiosity and Authenticity is just what I’ve been needing in these hard-to-process times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToBe, OrNot
    United States20 days ago
  • Loving Leadership

    This is podcast is a balm, a beacon, an inquiry, and a go to for insight, new thoughts and healing in the quest for justice and peace. I would keep the seasons to listen to again and again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bartok Whynn
    United States22 days ago
  • Inspiring!

    Such an inspiring, informational and WISE podcast. Thank you so very much for putting this out into the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lainey she
    United States23 days ago
  • Exactly What We Need

    This podcast so artfully and thoughtfully weaves together everything we’re experiencing in our inner world and outer world, and guide us on the path to deeper connection with ourselves and our communities

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alistens11
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep, transformative conversations that provide a sense of community and shared learning.
The podcast is seen as a vital space for communal dialogue, with a focus on empathy and relational healing that resonates deeply with its audience.
Many find the content nourishing and healing, expressing gratitude for the insights offered on navigating societal challenges.

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Apple Podcasts
#139
Mexico/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#208
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Talking Points

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Hallelujah with Sendolo Diaminah
Q: What can we know about your story or where you come from that will illuminate something for us about how you got here and how you became who you are now?
Sendolo shares his childhood experience in dance classes in Kalamazoo, Michigan, emphasizing the value of fully engaging in life and embodying one's presence.
[Revisit] Navigating Conflict with Kazu Haga
Q: What is the relationship between nonviolence and violence in social movements?
Nonviolence goes beyond merely avoiding physical harm; it's about actively transforming conflicts and addressing injustices without perpetuating violence.
[Revisit] Navigating Conflict with Kazu Haga
Q: How do we address harm in society?
Addressing harm requires dialogue, understanding, and accountability, acknowledging that punitive measures can be re-traumatizing and ineffective.
[Revisit] Navigating Conflict with Kazu Haga
Q: What do you mean by the concept of beloved community?
Beloved community refers to a world where all individuals can find healing, belonging, and fulfillment, emphasizing interdependence among people.
[Revisit] Harm, Punishment, and Abolition with Mariame Kaba
Q: What does an abolitionist future give us that we are not able to get to the way things are currently ordered?
Mariame discusses the acknowledgment of punishment's pleasure, the importance of processes over a final destination in abolition, and the ongoing need for collective understanding and action against harm.

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The content focuses on pivotal themes such as personal and collective transformation, healing, and navigating contemporary societal challenges. Conversations often feature influential thinkers and creators who contribute to discussions about empathy, social justice, and the complexity of human relationships in the face of adversity. Each episode offers insights that aim to inspire listeners to engage with their own emotions and experiences, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility for change. Notably, the approach intertwines personal stories with broader societal issues, making it relatable and poignant for a diverse audience seeking meaningful dialogue.

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this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 53 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Sendolo Diaminah
2. Tarana Burke
3. Contessa Gayles
4. Richie Reseda
5. Maurice Mitchell
6. Malkia Devich Cyril
7. Kai Cheng Thom
8. Vivien Sansour

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