The BIG We

Dec 03 2024 43 ep. 60 mins 21
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The BIG WE: a Black joy-spreading, afrofuturist-visioning, real-talk food-for-your soul pop culture podcast. Big Laughs. Big Love. Big Joy. Big Dreams. Big WE!

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Season 6, Episode 8 - Celebrating Black Love & Joy: Top 10 Holiday Films feat. Dr. Nandi Marshall & Aisha Miller

Dec 03 2024 59 mins  
In this festive and thought-provoking episode of The BIG We Podcast, host Anasa Troutman dives into the magic of the holiday season through the lens of Black culture and representation. Joining Anasa are special guests Dr. Nandi Marshall, a public health expert and advocate for equity, and Aisha Miller, a designer, cannabis baker, and puppy raiser. Together, they count down their

Season 6, Episode 7 - Roots of Love: Journey with Clotilda and Heritage feat. Altevese Rosario

Nov 19 2024 86 mins  
In this episode, join us for a deeply moving exploration of Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring enslaved Africans to the United States. In this episode, we uncover a story of history, resilience, and an unbreakable love for heritage. Our guest, Altevese Rosario, a descendant of those courageous souls, shares her deeply personal journey. A powerful narrative of pain, pride

Season 6, Episode 6, Love As Democracy feat. Anasa Troutman

Nov 05 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of The BIG We Podcast, host Anasa Troutman introduces a holiday that’s close to her heart: The Family Fantasy Extravaganza!! Designed as an alternative to Thanksgiving, this unique celebration honors truth in historical storytelling, inviting us to reflect and reimagine family traditions. Anasa shares how her family celebrates by gathering in a cabin in South Geor

Season 6, Episode 5 - Love Is Community feat. Anasa Troutman

Nov 04 2024 25 mins  
In today’s episode, Anasa is excited to share a major milestone, the first convening of 40 funders and partners who traveled to Memphis from across the country! This gathering celebrated, connected, and expanded a shared vision of how The Big We can elevate community culture and storytelling to inspire lasting growth and healing. Anasa also dives into personal reflections on buil

Season 6, Episode 4 - Love, Broadway, and The C.H.E.S.S. Board feat. Chester Gregory

Oct 08 2024 55 mins  
In this inspiring episode, Broadway actor and singer Chester Gregory shares his journey from Gary, Indiana, to the bright lights of Broadway. He opens up about how his hometown and icons like Michael Jackson fueled his passion for the stage and how his love for singing and acting developed over time. Chester also reflects on his mother’s constructive guidance and the invaluable l

Season 6, Episode 3 - Love from Root to Harvest feat. Bertram Williams Jr.

Sep 23 2024 59 mins  
In this episode, actor and social entrepreneur Bertram Williams Jr. shares his passion for healing and community-building through creative practices. He reflects on his grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Lee, a "quiet storm" who embodied strength and care without many words. Bertram also discusses Mama's Sundry, a community hub that brings together people of all ages, fos

Season 6, Episode 2 - Loving & Living a Life of Gratitude feat. Carmeon Hamilton

Sep 10 2024 61 mins  
In this inspiring episode of The BIG We podcast, titled "Loving & Living a Life of Gratitude," Anasa sit down with the incredible Carmeon Hamilton an interior designer celebrated for her innovative and thoughtful approach to creating spaces that reflect individuality and style. As the winner of HGTV's Design Star: Next Gen and the star of Reno My Rental, she has

Season 6, Episode 1 - The BIG We Returns: Love Leads Season Six

Aug 27 2024 37 mins  
The BIG We Podcast is back with Season 6, and this time, we’re diving deep into the theme of LOVE. Host Anasa Troutman is bringing you stories that uplift, challenge, and celebrate the many facets of love in our world. Get ready for an exhilarating ride as The BIG We Podcast kicks off its highly anticipated Season 6! After a six-month hiatus, your vibrant host, Anasa Troutman, r

Season 5, Episode 8 The Color Purple w/Rha Goddess

Dec 31 2023 83 mins  
On the final episode of the season, Anasa has a full circle moment with Rha Goddess as they talk all about the film, The Color Purple. This week's POP3 covers; Ruth Simmons' new book, "Up Home", Nnedi Okorafor's new duology, "Shadow Speaks" and "Like Thunder", and the new film everyone is raving about, "American Fiction" In coming

Season 5 Episode 7- The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta ft. Dr. Nandi Marshall

Dec 12 2023 81 mins  
Season 5 Episode 7- The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta 🎉 Welcome to "The Big We Podcast," Season 5, Episode 7, The Wiz: Broadway in Atlanta. 🌟 Join your enthusiastic host, Dr. Nandi Marshall , as she shares her exhilarating experiences and deep insights after a whirlwind tour of five cities in six days. This episode is extra special as Nandi gets candid about her recent