This week’s episode is a radiant reflection on creativity, belonging, and legacy. Emma and I share what it meant to witness and hold space for the incredible King Prolifik during his BECAUSE… I’M BLVCK art exhibit. Together, we explore what it means to be seen, to create without permission, and to live as if our very existence is abundant.
Featuring powerful quotes from King Prolifik:
- “You are abundance. Not because of what you produce, but because you exist.”
- “A lesser version of me doesn’t have a price tag.”
Emma brings her own “chicken nugget wisdom” to the mic:
“All of us are creative. We just don’t know it yet.”
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why reclaiming your creativity is a radical act
- Raising creative Black daughters in a world that tries to shrink them
- The sacredness of being seen as art
- Childhood artistry, digital expression, and the power of spontaneity
- The emotional resonance of King Prolifik’s gallery and live painting
Chapters
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01:10 Reflecting on King Prolifik's Art Exhibit
03:17 Emma and Art: A Personal Journey
06:39 Creative Conversations and Inspirations
13:36 Art Classes and Creative Growth
17:25 Digital Art and Family Creativity
24:33 King Prolifik's Wisdom and Impact
28:19 Reflecting on Childhood Creativity
31:20 Exploring Artistic Expression
37:15 The Power of Art to Change the World
41:24 Creating Through Adversity
47:51 Encouraging Spontaneity and Creativity
50:37 Final Thoughts and Invitations
Curiosity Cards
- What stories have you been told (or believed) about who gets to be an artist?
- How does art connect to your values and your voice?
- How do you know when you’re creating from truth?
- How will you keep making space for creative freedom, especially when the world tries to box you in?
References
- New Sunday Rhythm: Treating Ourselves Like Art: Bryan "King Prolifik" Hickman II on Liberation, Black Love & Teaching Through Art
- Procreate
- Free resources to help you lead and live authentically
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