In this episode, Gabby sits with Renee, whilst recalling where they met, as well as many different Indigenous topics. Renee McGurry has her hand in various different projects, some of which they discuss thoroughly. Renee is a former educator who has never truly stopped educating others or learning throughout her life. Renee shares the perspective of being an Indigenous educator and how that it is a job one never really retires from. Sit back, relax, and listen to the many teachings Renee McGurry has to offer.
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TY The Poetess - Bearing Fruit
Powerful and inspirational conversation with the lovely Ty The Poetess on overcoming, love and transformation. Ty graces us with her beautiful talent.
You are Power Radio is a personal development radio show which provides a platform for people of African descent and Indigenous folks to own their Power Story™ through storytelling. We cover personal development, education and entertainment all at once!
Tyneisha Ternent, aka Ty the Poetess, is a writer and spoken word artist from the downtown area of Toronto, Canada. She currently resides in Barrie, Ontario with her husband Ryan and daughter Aurora. Ty has always used writing as a way to express herself. From a young age, she loved writing songs and poetry influenced by artists such as Beyoncé and Alicia Keys.
Ty uses her creative talent to create a safe space for women, people dealing with mental health issues or just looking for motivation or encouragement. Having struggled herself, Ty does not fear sharing her story. Ty uses her platform to bring awareness to many issues and let people who are struggling know that they are not alone. Ty’s debut poetry collection called Bearing Fruit will be available in November 2020. This book is a journey of Ty’s first pregnancy experience. It captures her primary emotions like fear and follows her on her emotional roller coaster. Tyneisha is an amazing writer who is not afraid to talk about things that others won’t. Ty uses the struggles of her past as motivation to grow and to help others do the same.
Check her out on social media.
Facebook – Ty the Poetess
Instagram @tythepoetess
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Cultural Programming w/ Gabby and Dobijoki
This episode Gabby and Dobijoki speak about their experiences with cultural programming in schools and within the community. The duo discuss the programs that were found admirable and supportive, vs. the ones that were found to perpetuate racism through the 'white saviour' complex.
Artist feature: Adeoluwa
Song: Day Forever ft. Koreey and Chr!s
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