Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine
The Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine seek to share unique stories from different communities all around the world to get an inside look at what makes the world go 'round. As a Baserange Initiative we want to bring people together and highlight our own strengths while empowering everyone who listens!
Episodes
Welcome back to another Community Conversation with Alanna Gibson-Rex, an extraordinary artist and performer who’s redefining what it means to move through life—literally and figuratively. From dancing on stilts to leading her own company, The People Circus, Alanna shares her journey of finding balance, freedom, and joy in her art.
In this episode, Alanna opens up about:
The challenges and triumphs of stilt walking and performance ar...
In this episode, we sit down with Penny, CEO of Mexoxo, to discuss her inspiring journey leading a global movement to empower women through education, entrepreneurship, and leadership. From navigating cultural challenges in India to fostering partnerships with global institutions like Cornell University, Penny shares how Mexoxo’s initiatives are breaking barriers for women worldwide. We dive into her unique insights on overcoming f...
In this episode of Community Conversations, we sit down with Julian, a creative force in fashion, styling, and modeling, who shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Detroit to building a dynamic career in the fashion industry. Julian reflects on his transition from competitive dance to modeling, highlighting how his creative skills evolved along the way. He opens up about the importance of vulnerability, staying true to one...
In this episode of Community Conversations with Alex and Dydine, we sit down with Frederick Ocansey, a passionate advocate for mental and physical wellness through pilates and yoga. Frederick shares his journey from growing up in a household infused with Ghanaian values in Columbus, Ohio, to becoming a professional ballet dancer.
Influenced by his mother’s dedication to pilates, Frederick delves into how these practices h...
In this episode of Community Conversations, we chat with Cody Butler, the creative mind behind the sustainable fashion brand New Beginnings. Cody opens up about his journey from dipping his toes into the modeling world to crafting unique pieces from upcycled materials.
He shares how a trip across Europe helped him find his passion and how building a supportive community has been key to his success. From his shoot with to ...
Vileena joins us to share her background and passion in fashion and explains the process of finding clothing that speaks to who you are.
Happy New Year!
Here are the six books we mentioned in the episode:
1. Your Inner Will - Piero Ferrucci
2. Many Lives, Many Masters - Dr. Brian Weiss, MD
3. Factfulness - Hans Rosling
4. Embracing Survival - Dydine Umunyana
5. Permission to Feel - Marc Brackett, Ph. D
6. Nonflict - Amir Kfir, Ph. D & Stephen Hecht, MBA
In celebration of the Maimoun x Baserange event in Los Angeles, CA we had the great pleasure of speaking with creator and owner of Maimoun, Mina Alyeshmerni about her upbringing, her dreams, her community, and how Maimoun came to be!
Community Conversations
With Alex & Dydine
Episode 17
“The knowledge that I have gained that is so crucial to understand is that our mental health is as important as our physical well-being.”
Special guest Yvonne Umugwaneza
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 15
Is there a difference in reception of yoga practices in more developed communities vs impoverished ones?
Special Guests Jordan Ashley & Consolee Nishimwe: On Importance of Giving
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 16
Why is it important for people around the world to understand the significance of black history?
Special guest Harry Anderson.
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 14
What benefits did you see with yoga starting out?
Special guest Jordan Ashley: Yoga access for our mental health
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 13
As a student, what patterns are you noticing in how young people engage with the world?
Special guest Alexa Natale: Young People’s engagement with the world
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 12
Having been adopted at an only a few months old and not remembering your life in China, was embracing your identity a challenge growing up?
Special guest Kira Omans: Adoption Community Awareness
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 11
The last few years has been so hard for so many people due to Covid-19, and it was even harder for people working in your field, how are you feeling right now?
Special guest Sabra Isimbi : The frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Community Conversations
with Alex and Dydine
Episode 9
Why is it important for you to take a stance for human right?
“I think it’s important to create your own evolution, we continue empowering each other, and create miracles. I think we can.”
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 10
As an immigration lawyer, who immigrated herself, how would you describe the process people have to go through to feel safe and at home in an unsettling situation?
Special Guest Monica (Momo) Ren: Immigration
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 8
What was it like for you growing up in Israel?
And how did living there influence your great love of life?
Community Conversations
with Alex & Dydine
Episode 7
What is community?
What is family?
How and why have they shaped you?
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