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People!!! Today, 3.22.23 at 12pm EST, I get to dive into all things art & authenticity with a BRILLIANT artist named Daniel McClendon! On IGTV Live! @daniel_mcclendon graduated from Western Michigan University with his BFA—emphasis in representational painting. Shorty after graduating he relocated to Asheville, NC, where he maintained this focus on representational art and began painting full time. This continued until he came to the conclusion that his work felt “fraudulent” due to the lack of a true and honest voice. This identity crisis led him to quit painting entirely. During this hiatus his mind slowly wandered back to the creative process and the important themes in his life. And, unexpectedly on March 21st, 2011 at 3:59 A.M. he had an epiphany. He rolled out of bed and wrote down the framework for how to achieve an authentic form of expression. McClendon’s paintings are process focused and examine the connectivity of instinct, impulsive action, and identity. The work begins non-objectively in the form of a chaotic black and white abstract painting, and from there the animal— a central figure in all his works—emerges. These animals, created from a variety of colors, patterns, textures, forms, and symbols, take on the role of both a totem as well as the embodiment of instinct itself. This is going to be a powerful and lovely time! Anyone that shares how they figured out how to show up most authentically, is worth a listen. See you at noon today! #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #truth #art #artworks #artistsoninstagram #abstractart https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFpy7WO1Eu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I saw these words on the back of a friends book and electricity went through me. Fire. Truth. Maybe it was the shake of the Holy Ghost? All I know is that these words have meat & substance. They quickened within me. I want everything they say. Now. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #truth #fire #julietdiaz #liberation (at Asheville, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBqHVNvbN5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There’s so much goodness in this conversation!! No hyperbole: it will change your life!! Please go buy @drberticeberry new book, “Black World”. You can get it at freemanhousepublishing.org You can and will thank me later. I have told you where the water is and how to get the freshest glass. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #author #scholar #drberticeberry #berticeberry #alchemy https://www.instagram.com/tv/CpvOGCwp8X0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Today, 3.13.23 at 12pm EST, I am diving into the deep blue black with Dr. Bertice Berry!! Right here on the gram! @drberticeberry Sociologist is a best-selling author and award-winning lecturer has been named Comedian of The Year, Lecturer of the Year and Entertainer of the Year. She has published 11 best-selling books in both fiction and non-fiction and has won numerous awards and accolades for both her writing and presentations. Berry has had her own nationally syndicated television show and has hosted, interviewed and made numerous television, documentary and radio appearances on a variety of diverse venues including The Tonight Show, Oprah Winfrey, Between The Lions, Crossfire, 20-20, NPR, PBS and Comedy Central and CNN. Berry has used her unique gifts and talents as a writer and ghost writer for others on a wide range of topics including race and gender issues, sociological studies, stratification, healthcare reform, humor, spirituality, sexuality, slavery and the abolitionist movement, weight loss and wellness, relationships, servant leadership, transformational leadership, diversity and love. Berry has led parades, had classrooms named after her and has been awarded over 10 honorary doctorates. She earned her own doctoral degree from Kent State University at the age of 26 and still sees her most fulfilling achievement and role in life as that of mother to her 5 adopted children. “If you ain’t dead, you ain’t done,” a character in one of Berry’s novels says.Berry believes that every one of us has been given a unique purpose and it is our obligation to find it and use it to improve first our own self and then for those we live and work with. You better pull up a seat and come hang with us!😉 #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #berticeberry #wisdom #author #newbook https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvBWFXOtTm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The current state of my clean clothes. In my bedroom. Yes. That’s an ironing board underneath that front pile. #zoranealehurston said that there are years that ask questions and there are years that answer. There are also years that require you pull your clean drawers from a pile of other clean clothes. And, there are years where this stuff is neatly in drawers and closets. Knowing which years you’re in, makes all the difference in the world. It’s easy to see which years I’m in. I know we talk about grace. A lot. Extending it to ourselves and others. I’m in the throes of trying to extend myself grace and not feel like a complete an utter failure when I look at this pile. Reaching for socks in order to get dressed in the morning. Realizing that it’s too much hoopla that the socks match. Who said they needed to anyway? But for real. The life that creates a pile like this is a full life. The seams are busting around the edges. And, this is as good as it gets. For right now. It won’t always be this way. But the way that my life is set up right now, I got a checking and a savings. All my money is in the savings and it’s gonna take 3 business days to move it over to the checking…(if you know Kevin Hart, you know this joke). The life whose clothes look like this has other places to focus that require answers. This answers are more important than putting these clothes up. This life wakes up early. Works out. Starts thinking about what needs to be done in terms of keeping the wheel rolling. And, then jumps in to ensure the circular motion doesn’t stop. A pile of clothes is nowhere near the top of the list of to do’s. So if these are the years you’re in, welcome. I’ve been here for a minute. It’s gonna be alright. It won’t always be this way. But it is this way now. And…that’s ok. I hope you can hear me & believe me. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #cleanclothes #laundry #cleanlaundry #foldclothes #fold #fornow (at Lansdowne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOWXJgLXem/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

cha’s unimportant confessions… I hate it when a car pulls out in front of me, only to go 3 miles per hour. It makes me want to kick them right in the neck. I’m not saying it’s right. I’m just saying I think about it. Thus far, I haven’t ever done it. But I feel it every time, nonetheless. Judge me later…or now. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #badrivers #mrmagoo #stopplease #kicksomeass (at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDaQ20pv9J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My mom’s voice & presence still has the power to quiet my fears. It will always be this way. I hope to be this for Caya. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #ocean #sea #holy #godatthesea #godintheocean #humanconnection #mothers #mymom (at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBceqkpX_J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I do. I love snuggling. It makes me happy. I kinda think it makes everyone happier. I hope you have the biggest warmest snuggle today. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #ocean #sea #holy #godatthesea #godintheocean #snuggles #humanconnection (at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-bIznphWm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My Christmas Tree lamp is finally coming down this week. *yes. We call it a lamp. Cause that’s how we use it. It creates the most magical ambiance 😉 #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #byebye #byechristmas #christmas #christmastree #tistheseason (at Lansdowne) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-HJPTuqsE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I feel God at the beach, in the water, in the sand, in the salt air and all of it together. If there is a singular place that feels like my church, it’s the church of the ocean, the church of the sea. It is here that I sit in the pews of sand, listen to the homily of the ocean’s current, and hear the psalms in the salt air. There’s nothing that feels holier to me. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #ocean #sea #holy #godatthesea #godintheocean #mychurch (at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co9wOmXrOF3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

cha’s unimportant confessions: I’ve had supernatural experiences. Honestly, a few too many to dive into. But those who know me, have at least heard one. Maybe it’s the island gal in me, but there’s nothing you can say to make me think there isn’t more unseen than is seen. More not understood or known than what is known and understood. Be well and carry on… P.S. I’d love to hear about yours 😉 #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #ghost #spirit #supernatural (at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co8y14UNXhb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

cha’s unimportant confessions: I first saw cocaine when I was 15. I was in Rimini, Italy. Rimini is like the young party capital of Italy. Like Ibiza, Spain. I was in boarding school in Rome. Me & my classmates were there for a few days. I think it was a student trip that was supposed to be full of cultural exposure & experience. We could care less about cultural exposure at the time. We just wanted to party. It was that weekend that I saw my first Trans woman (that I was aware of). She was beautiful. Tall. And, glamorous as hell. I can’t remember why I even knew she was a Trans woman. Maybe one of my worldly and wise classmates told me. Everyone was cooler and more hip than I. They knew things I didn’t. Back to my story. That night, at the club, there was this mirrored high top table towards the back. There was a sizable group surrounding it. I, being the nosy 15 year old that I was, breached through to see what all the hoopla was about. And, there, on that table was what looked to me, to be the largest pile of white powder I ever saw. I was transfixed. Scared immobile. I remember I couldn’t move. My heart was in my throat. My eyes were seeing something I’d never seen before, aside from Scar Face. People were extremely happy being around it. Hand. Nails. Noses. Laughter. Once I got my mind back. I ran. I turned around and ran out. I couldn’t breathe. I had to get out under the cool night sky. You see, my mother had made me know that my life was so precious, that I had to guard it with everything in me. That I was put on this planet at this precise moment to make a difference. To change this world wonderfully. Now, whether or not this is true. I believed it. And, just like I fear guns will just stand up and kill someone. All by themselves. That night, I feared that cocaine would just blow up my nose and take me out. Please recall that fear is NOT logical. I never saw that much cocaine again. I actually never saw cocaine again. I made sure of it. And, yes, all my friends left with me. They respected my spook. (Continued below in comments) #thechashow #seenandheard #roomandneed #cocaine #nope (at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co3B9gwvM2t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thank you to whomever gave me this shirt. I love it. I could wear it everyday. And, ancestors, I see you. I appreciate you. Greatly. Thank you for living despite the killing, and for getting me here. I’m doing stuff you could have never even held in the center of your heart or imagination while laying down in the depths of night. Or standing under the sun’s angry smile. Because…it was too big & too free. And, for this I thank you again. You positioned me to walk into rooms with an eager excitement regardless of whether the room wanted me to enter. You gave my voice gravitas so that even those that wanted me silent, have to lean in & listen. What I’m trying to say is…Thank you. You get me. Always have. You make me want to be an excellent ancestor for those who come after me. #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #ancestors #iunderstoodtheassignment #thankyou #history #legacy (at Lansdowne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoruLS1rgnq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cha’s unimportant confessions: I worry about who will pluck my chin hairs when I get older, and I can no longer see them. Don’t have me looking like who did it and what for, lying in my casket. My people (you know who are) better bring the tweezer ministry by my house on the regular. So when that day comes, the only people who will see my beard…is us. Don’t dick around with this. I mean it. Be well. Be vigilant. And, carry on… #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #confessions #sillyconfessions #icanthelpit #chinhairs #lookinggood #dontjudgeme #pluckchinhairs #agebeautifully (at Lansdowne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CokMp4UrOxk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here’s what I know for sure on this Friday: goodness is for you. For me. No matter what it looks or feels like. Right now. Believe that! And, if you can’t, I’ll believe it for you. Existential belief is a thing. Be well & carry on… #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #belief #goodness #goodnessisforyou #hope (at Lansdowne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CofVmq6J9l6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yep. I always do this. I can’t help it. It’s something about the water. I feel like it’s in my ears and they need a good cleaning. And, I know that one shouldn’t put anything in their ears smaller than an elbow. I don’t care. I needs me, my Q-tips. Carry on & be well… #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #confessions #sillyconfessions #icanthelpit #cleanears #qtip #cleanyourears #feelsgood #dontjudgeme (at Lansdowne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CodD77CP2qa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cha’s unimportant confessions: I take water with me everywhere I go. And, I do mean everywhere. I kinda have a fear of choking and feel like water will save me. Also, I kinda feel prepared for whatever drought may come. Cause, I gots me my water. None of this needs to make sense. I’m just telling you the truth of some of my neuroses. Be well & stay hydrated… #thechashow #seenandheard #werisetogether #roomandneed #questions #talkshow #tvhost #talkshowhost #tv #interview #askquestions #nbc #cbs #gma #today #huffingtonpost #love #blacklivesmatter #newyear #confessions #sillyconfessions #icanthelpit #water #hydrate #neurosis #neuroses #strange #dontchoke #letmeclearmythroat (at Lansdowne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSRsMILS0A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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