Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Shaping Freedom is a podcast about emotional leadership and legacy; examining the inherited patterns shaping how we live, create, relate, and build.I’m Lisane Basquiat - creator of the Shaping Freedom framework and a steward of a global cultural legacy. I sit with founders, leaders, creatives, and cultural voices to examine the emotional strategies we learned early and how they still drive our decisions and shape relationships.Most high-capacity adults operate under the assumption that they’re responding to the present. Often, we operate from patterns formed in early family systems and reinforced by culture, until we become aware of what is driving us.Emotional leadership is how you handle yourself; how you respond under pressure, how you handle conflict, what you tolerate, and what you model in ordinary moments. That becomes culture – in the spaces we frequent, in our homes, at work, and across generations.Our legacy is built from our daily emotional decisions.If you’re ready to interrupt inherited patterns and lead your life and work consciously, you’re in the right place.
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May 5, 2026 • 54 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat is joined by Darren Waller, former NFL Pro Bowl tight end, musician, and mental health advocate, for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, and redefining success.
They explore how chasing external validation can lead to disconnection, and how Darren’s journey through addiction, sobriety, and recovery forced him to confront the deeper patterns shaping his life. He share...
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April 28, 2026 • 80 mins
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Shawn McClendon, author of Understanding Each Other: The Blueprint for a New America and founder of the Sister Cities Project, for a timely conversation about communication and division.
They explore how many of today’s conflicts stem not just from poor communication, but from how we interpret each other through past experiences and assumptions. Shawn shares how his upbringing shaped...
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In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with filmmakers Lin Que Ayoung and Rashad Frett, the creative forces behind Ricky, a powerful film that goes far beyond one person’s story.
Together, they explore how identity is shaped early, how roles get assigned, and what it takes to break free from patterns that no longer serve us. Drawing from their own lived experiences and communities, Lin Que and Rashad share w...
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April 7, 2026 • 67 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Glenn and Yvette Henry, creators of How Married Are You?, for a real and honest conversation about marriage, identity, and the work it takes to grow together.
They share how their relationship was shaped by what they each brought into it, from family patterns and expectations to unhealed experiences, and how those things showed up in their marriage over time. From ...
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In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat is joined by married creative duo Jevin and L. Marie Smith for a real and honest conversation about love, partnership, and building a life together.
From meeting as actors in a play to raising a family and creating together, they share their journey with humor and openness. They talk about the importance of clear communication, learning how to grow through conflict, and what it m...
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March 24, 2026 • 80 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Grammy Award–winning songwriter, producer, and vocal coach Autumn Rowe to explore the journey of finding your voice and using it with purpose.
Raised in the South Bronx, Autumn shares how music became both an outlet and a path forward, eventually leading her to write and produce songs for artists like Dua Lipa, Diana Ross, and Jon Batiste. She reflects on the persi...
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March 17, 2026 • 50 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Taylor Cassidy, creator of the viral series Fast Black History, to explore how storytelling, imagination, and courage can transform the way we understand history.
Taylor shares how a moment in her high school history class sparked a mission to fill the gaps in how Black history is taught. What began as a 15-second video filmed on her bedroom floor grew into a widel...
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March 10, 2026 • 63 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Malcolm Regisford, founder of Tapped In Wellness, holistic wellness advocate, former Division I athlete, and plant-based cook. Malcolm shares how an injury during his college basketball career forced him to rethink identity, success, and what it really means to take care of the body and mind.
Drawing from his journey as an athlete and creator, Malcolm explains wh...
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March 2, 2026 • 67 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Alphonzo “Phonz” Terrell, co-founder and CEO of Spill, to talk about building community in a digital world that often feels anything but safe.
After being laid off from Twitter, Alphonzo chose to build something new — a platform rooted in belonging, cultural ownership, and real connection. Together, Lisane and Alphonzo explore leadership, inner work, the loneliness...
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February 24, 2026 • 68 mins
What does it mean to honor the past while creating your own path forward?
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Ayanna Gregory, singer, dramatist, and activist, to reflect on growing up in a family rooted in the civil rights movement and how those experiences shaped her journey. Ayanna shares stories about her father Dick Gregory, the values of courage and compassion she carries with her, and how she expresses healing an...
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February 16, 2026 • 69 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat is joined by Simone Adams, founder and executive director of Color My Outdoors, for a deeply reflective conversation about legacy, nervous system regulation, and the courage it takes to live outside inherited expectations.
Simone shares her journey from hustle-driven life and people-pleasing into a slower, more intentional rhythm rooted in nature, self-trust, and spiritual a...
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February 9, 2026 • 62 mins
In this powerful conversation, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dr. Karmetria Burton to explore how inherited rules, limiting beliefs, and unexamined patterns quietly shape how women live, lead, and wait. Centered around Dr. Burton’s forthcoming book Never Wear Red Lipstick, the discussion moves far beyond symbolism into self-awareness, emotional intelligence, faith, leadership, and the courage required to stop organizing life a...
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February 2, 2026 • 83 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with cultural strategist, creator, and former global head of multicultural communications at TikTok, Shavone Charles. Together, they explore authenticity, leadership, and the power of owning your value in rooms not built for you. Shavone reflects on her journey through Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, the responsibility creatives have to their communities, and why th...
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December 23, 2025 • 59 mins
As 2025 comes to a close, Lisane Basquiat and Billy Johnson reflect on a year marked by growth, challenge, and transformation. This special wrap-up episode revisits some of the most impactful conversations of the year, exploring what it truly means to shape freedom in our lives, families, and communities. Drawing from powerful guest insights, the episode invites listeners to examine citizenship as an active practice, emotional hone...
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December 15, 2025 • 63 mins
In this powerful conversation, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Ingrid Best—founder of IBest Wines, global brand builder, mother, grandmother, and a woman who has carved her path with courage, culture, and authenticity. Ingrid shares how her journey began as a young mother navigating adulthood and responsibility at the same time, and how an early message from her own mother—that she was “a star”—became the internal compass that guide...
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December 8, 2025 • 81 mins
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with global fitness coach, content creator, and mother Britany Williams for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, wellness, and the pressure women face to “bounce back.” Britany opens up about her journey—from being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 13, to becoming a competitive runner, climbing the corporate ladder at Under Armour, and eventually stepping into fitness an...
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December 2, 2025 • 71 mins
In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Jasmine LeFlore—an aerospace engineer, MBA, nonprofit founder, community advocate, and beacon of representation in STEM. Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Jasmine transformed early curiosity and powerful affirmations from her family into a career that bridges engineering, leadership, and impact.Jasmine shares her journey from watching airplanes above her chil...
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November 25, 2025 • 67 mins
In this powerful follow-up conversation, Lisane Basquiat sits down once again with author,speaker, and coach Antonio Neves to explore what life looks like after an awakening moment. Antonio shares the deeply personal story of losing his home in the California wildfires and how this unexpected tragedy forced him to redefine success, re-evaluate his priorities, and truly live one day at a time.Together, they dive into themes of emoti...
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November 18, 2025 • 72 mins
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat speaks with Dr. Dawna Ballard—associate professor, chronemics expert, and author of Time by Design—about the truth behind our culture’s fixation on speed. Dr. Ballard explains how urgency culture impacts our communication, our bodies, and our relationships, and why slowing down is essential for clarity, connection, and sustainable progress.They explore the difference between fast and slow communicat...
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November 10, 2025 • 51 mins
In this powerful episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dr. ShantaQuilette Develle — a wellness educator, content creator, and heart health advocate whose journey of resilience has inspired millions. After surviving a heart attack and multiple strokes, Dr. ShantaQuilette transformed her pain into purpose, using humor, honesty, and faith to spark conversations about healing, self-advocacy, and joy.Dr. Devell...
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