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In this episode we talk to the articulate Caleborate about his new album, his upcoming move to LA, and of course mental health! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

In this insightful interview, Briana sits down with her mother to reflect on their experiences dealing with Briana's depression, coping skills, and more. TW: Depression; Suicide  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

In this episode, Briana chats with rapper and producer Kavale about fatherhood, choices he's made, and keeping level-headed.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

Back at it again!  In this episode, Briana chats with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins about his path to music, lessons he's learned, and social justice.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

Season 2! Who woulda thought? In this first episode, Briana chats with Justin Burns aka Appleby about forging your own path, opening up, and growing as an artist.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

We back! In this episode, Briana chats with LA's Love Mansuy about parenting, self-development, and the challenges of finding true empathy in mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

Happy August! In this episode, Briana chats with Shamir about not needing to fit in, family support, and their upcoming self-titled album.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

Episode  10! Happy July. In this episode we speak to Adeline, a sunny soul artist about her tenacity, self-care, and the black diaspora in Paris and New York.  lesserknownself.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

Are you being open? In this episode we chat with the beautiful and thoughtful April Kae of ImaniGold.   https://www.imanigold.com  https://www.lesserknownself.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

Episode 8! Happy June. In this episode we speak to Joy Oladokun a soulful genre-bending artist about the current mess of the world, cannabis, self-care, and coming out as a black queer person. Black people should be celebrated for the every day! lesserknownself.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

Episode 7! Who would have thought? In this episode, we talk to Denitia, a Texas girl living and creating in NYC. She's been called "the epitome of soul" by The Fader. Time and labels are weird but can be healing once processed!  lesserknownself.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

We chat with Chicago's own Elton Aura about life as the pastors kid, Chicago, and fear of failure.  It's getting real!   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

In this episode, Briana talks with her friend Geneva about the quarantine. We dive into the top 5 records and shows getting us through and share some quarantine tips.   Follow Geneva:  Instagram: @geegamblin   Geneva's Top 5 Albums & Shows:   Everything In Transit - Jack's Mannequin You Are OK - The Maine  All We Know Is Falling - Paramore  Peripheral Vision - Turnover  Time & Space - Turnstile  Chilombo - Jhene Aiko  Tiger King One Tree Hill  The Other Guys  Jeopardy! Little Fires Everywhere   Briana's Top 5 Albums & Shows:  Chilombo - Jhene Aiko I Was Born Swimming - Squirrel Flower  Devotion - Margaret Glaspy  Grae 1 - Moses Sumney Ceremony - Phantogram The Sinner  Little Fires Everywhere  American Horror Story  Devs  Tiger King  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

In this insightful episode we talk to ZENIZEN's Opal Hoyt about trans-racial adoption, anxiety, and forging your own path. Let's all ditch the city and buy a church upstate!  Follow ZENIZEN: @zenizenzenizen (Instagram) @zenizenzenizen (Twitter) Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental  health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram @lesserknownbri. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

3rd times the charm! In this unbarred episode we sit with Caine Casket, a multi-hyphenated creative from New Jersey. We chat about depression, accepting culture, anger, and peace. Caine provides a glimpse of his upcoming album! Follow Caine Casket: @cainecasket (Instagram) @cainecasket (Twitter) Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental  health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram  @lesserknownbri. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

We're back and we're better with Rosehardt a Brooklyn based actor and musician unafraid of being vulnerable. Break-ups, faith, and depression in the black community are just some of the topics we tackle in this deep but fun episode. Follow Rosehardt:  @rosehardt (Instagram)  @rosehardtmusic (Twitter)  https://www.rosehardtmusic.com/ Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram @lesserknownbri. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message

From high school to emotionally high and dry! We sit down with Chelsea Reject from Brooklyn, NY to discuss her latest album This Is Not My Final Form, dealing with disappointment, anxiety, and parental conflict.   lesserknownself.com  Donate to Chelsea's Studio Fundraiser Follow Chelsea Reject:   @chelseareject (Instagram)  @chelseareject (Facebook)  @chelseareject (Twitter)  Follow Alien Boy:  @alienboypdx (Instagram)  @alienboypdx (Facebook)   Tune in monthly for in-depth transparent conversations on mental health and life with top-tier artists of color. Hosted by a regular degular girl from Brooklyn, NY. Follow Briana on Instagram @lesserknownbri. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lesserknownself/message