Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!
Episodes
October 6, 2025 • 77 mins
In this heartfelt episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat speaks with Rob and Emilee McGowan about their son Myles, the journey of grief, and how they turned unimaginable loss into purpose. Through their nonprofit Myles Ahead of Cancer and coaching practice Diving Within, they help families and couples navigate hardship with love, honesty, and resilience.
Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect You...
Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect You...
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September 30, 2025 • 81 mins
In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning producer, journalist, and filmmaker Susanna Peredo Swap—a cultural force dedicated to uplifting San Diego’s creative community. Susanna shares her powerful journey from surviving a childhood spinal cord injury and growing up as the daughter of a young immigrant mother, to becoming the founder of Vanguard Culture, a nonprofit championing ...
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September 22, 2025 • 83 mins
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dr. Andrea Best — physician, holistic psychiatrist, chemist, nutritionist, and recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Best shares how aligning the brain, adrenals, and gut (her BAG framework) helps us move from burnout into clarity, health, and true momentum.
She unpacks the science of energy, brainwave states, meditation, nutrition, and intenti...
She unpacks the science of energy, brainwave states, meditation, nutrition, and intenti...
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September 15, 2025 • 53 mins
In this episode, Lisane sits down with KJ Rose—Grammy Award-winning performance director, author, and founder of The Rose Effect. KJ shares her journey from stage fright to working with icons like Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, and how she now helps people step into their power.
We talk about what confidence really means, how to own your presence in any room, and why showing up authentically is the most powerful thing you can ...
We talk about what confidence really means, how to own your presence in any room, and why showing up authentically is the most powerful thing you can ...
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September 8, 2025 • 70 mins
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dana Mason to explore Rhythms of Healing, a program blending hip hop, meditation, and wellness practices. Dana shares her journey from the music industry to holistic healing, and how music, culture, and sound can be powerful tools for releasing trauma and reconnecting mind, body, and soul
Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session t...
Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session t...
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September 1, 2025 • 57 mins
Drs. Katie & Gay Hendricks, pioneers in conscious relationships and transformation, founders of the Hendricks Institute, authors of over 50 books including The Big Leap and Conscious Loving.
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane sits down with Katie and Gay Hendricks, leaders in conscious living and relationships. They talk about what it really takes to show up fully in love and in life—commitment, authenticity, and learnin...
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane sits down with Katie and Gay Hendricks, leaders in conscious living and relationships. They talk about what it really takes to show up fully in love and in life—commitment, authenticity, and learnin...
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August 25, 2025 • 62 mins
Principal Toria Avila joins Lisane to talk honestly about what middle school looks like in South LA today — from the pressure of test-driven systems to the emotional work of keeping kids safe and seen. Toria shares the experiences that shaped her, what teachers and parents really need, and small shifts that could make schools work better for kids and communities.
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“We could not lower the standard… your struggles were not...
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“We could not lower the standard… your struggles were not...
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August 18, 2025 • 78 mins
Host Lisane Basquiat speaks with Doug Boxer (LA Fire Justice) and Chris Holden about the Jan 7, 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena — its causes, community impact, and recovery efforts. They discuss legal action against utilities, survivor support programs like Mental Health Mondays and Ashes & Echoes, and ways listeners can help rebuild and sustain the community.
Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect You...
Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect You...
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August 11, 2025 • 70 mins
In this heartfelt conversation, Lisane Basquiat sits down with author and speaker Devin C. Hughes to explore what it means to find joy, healing, and purpose through lived experience. Devin opens up about his biracial identity, childhood challenges, and the journey of unlearning trauma to cultivate emotional wellbeing. Together, they dive into the power of gratitude, conscious parenting, and the importance of vulnerability, storytel...
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August 4, 2025 • 67 mins
In this episode of the Shaping Freedom podcast, Baratunde Thurston shares his deeply personal journey of healing from generational trauma while exploring what it means to be an active citizen in today’s world. Known for his work at the intersection of justice, joy, and possibility, Baratunde offers a powerful framework for understanding citizenship as a verb—an ongoing practice rooted in both self-awareness and collective responsib...
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July 28, 2025 • 65 mins
In this illuminating episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat is joined by double board-certified psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Napatia T. Gettings. Together, they explore the transformative power of understanding brain health as the foundation of mental and emotional well-being.
Dr. Gettings shares her groundbreaking work integrating brain imaging, trauma recovery, and holistic psychiatric care—particularly for youth,...
Dr. Gettings shares her groundbreaking work integrating brain imaging, trauma recovery, and holistic psychiatric care—particularly for youth,...
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July 22, 2025 • 74 mins
This week on The Shaping Freedom Podcast with Lisane Basquiat, we're diving into the transformative power of choosing faith over fear—and how that choice can shape everything from your purpose to your relationships.
Our guest, Carmella Johnson, knows what it’s like to live between the tension of safety and calling. A speaker, author, and leadership coach, Carmella shares her journey of leaving corporate life to pursue her soul’s wor...
Our guest, Carmella Johnson, knows what it’s like to live between the tension of safety and calling. A speaker, author, and leadership coach, Carmella shares her journey of leaving corporate life to pursue her soul’s wor...
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July 14, 2025 • 86 mins
In this milestone 100th episode, Lisane Basquiat gathers with longtime collaborators Ryan and Billy to celebrate the evolution of the Shaping Freedom podcast. What begins as a celebratory roundtable filled with laughter, storytelling, and champagne soon unfolds into a powerful reflection on personal growth, community, and the transformational impact of authentic conversations.Key Themes:
- Celebrating Milestones with Intention
Lisa...
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July 7, 2025 • 45 mins
In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Lisane Basquiat sits down with legendary singer and actress Melba Moore. They explore Melba’s remarkable journey from schoolteacher to award-winning artist, her deep faith, her courage to pursue dreams against the odds, and her passion for growth and contribution. Melba opens up about creativity, aging, her new music—including the single No Filter—and what it means to live a life of pur...
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June 30, 2025 • 49 mins
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Alexis Rodriguez, Shannon Morrison, and Lakeysha Sowunmi from Community HousingWorks — a San Diego-based nonprofit redefining affordable housing. Together, they unpack how a stable home is just the beginning. Through supportive services focused on financial wellness, education, health, and leadership, Community HousingWorks empowers over 12,000 residents acros...
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June 23, 2025 • 64 mins
In this deeply heartfelt episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with emotional resilience strategist, author, and founder of Collective Resiliency, Denita Austin. From her early days at NASA to leading sacred spaces for women’s healing, Denita shares her remarkable journey of transformation—from structure to soul.
Key Topics:
Denita’s shift from NASA to spiritual and emotional wellness
Creating safe, ego-free spaces for women to unmask an...
Key Topics:
Denita’s shift from NASA to spiritual and emotional wellness
Creating safe, ego-free spaces for women to unmask an...
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June 16, 2025 • 60 mins
In this heart-centered episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Eboné Almon, creator of The Professional Homegirl podcast, to explore the transformative power of storytelling and the strength found in embracing one’s truth. Eboné shares how the loss of her grandmother propelled her into the world of podcasting and how her platform has become a safe haven for Black women to anonymously share their stories of resilience, healing, and ...
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June 9, 2025 • 52 mins
In this episode, Josiah and Kofi dive into the journey of personal growth, self-awareness, and transformation. They explore what it means to live authentically, confront limiting beliefs, and shape a life rooted in purpose and freedom. Expect real talk, powerful insights, and inspiring moments from two dynamic voices.
Black in Every Color, Art in Every Form
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Team: Josiah David Jones, Kofi Siriboe, Nakeyta Moore, Audrey Wilt...
Black in Every Color, Art in Every Form
Artist List
Team: Josiah David Jones, Kofi Siriboe, Nakeyta Moore, Audrey Wilt...
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June 2, 2025 • 53 mins
In this empowering episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat welcomes etiquette expert, entrepreneur, and media personality Elaine Swann for an authentic and deeply resonant conversation. Elaine opens up about her journey from a young girl growing up with a strong family foundation to becoming a pioneer in the modern etiquette space. Together, they explore the power of boundaries, the evolution of self-trust, and the role of...
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May 26, 2025 • 42 mins
Live from the Baltimore Story Fest, Ansa Edim shares how storytelling helped her reclaim her voice after a divorce, explores personal freedom, and builds a life in fun, truth, and agency. Her vulnerability and humor reveal how owning your narrative can be deeply healing.Key Themes:
- Storytelling as a tool for self-healing
- Releasing validation-seeking behavior
- Embracing rest, boundaries, and joy
- Living a life that feels authentically...
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