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The Power We Hold
Hosted by Vanessa Albury · EN
Welcome to The Power We Hold podcast!
The Power We Hold follows eco-artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury's journey to to becoming a better and better ally to people of all our beautiful difference ( BIPOC, LGBTQAI2S+ and fellow non-normative brained and bodied friends, neighbors and strangers) and a better steward of planet Earth, our shared home. We talk with culture makers from all over the world about their work and experiences of life.
The lovely human and brilliant artist, Caleb Williams is my season 1 co-host on this journey because of her vast talents along with her willingness to have uncomfortable conversations with me and our shared belief in our intentions, integrity and love. She moved to LA to live her dreams, but she will make appearances in future seasons.
TPWH is here to support you on your journey into better allyship and Earth stewardship with us.. I understand that people tend to listen to other people who look and sound like they do, so I’ve created this podcast to provide an example of how to navigate uncomfortable and even difficult conversations about race, gender, brains, bodies and the planet.
My intention is for this podcast is to give us all, support for a future of equality and faith that together we can create a better, equal and sustainable world together.
To get there, to understand each other, we must discuss uncomfortable topics and learn how to relate to each other through them.
With deeper understanding of each other, we can truly love each other. Thank you for joining me on this journey exploring the power we hold together!
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Season 3 Episode 01 - LOVE: 5 Steps to Real LOVE
Feb 28, 202500:46:08Tap to summarizeWelcome back to The Power We Hold Podcast! Yay!Thank you for joining me, your host eco-visual artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. In this space we have in-depth conversation together with people of all backgrounds and diverse perspectives about difficult topics full of love, healing and what it is to be a human loving on planet Earth, our only home for now.Today's episode is in honor of Valentine's Day and LOVE! I'm not just talking about romantic love, actually I'm really not talking about that. It's all about real unconditional love. And PS romantic love is available at the next level through this basic reprogramming of what love really is. So, here's 5 easy peasy steps to move deeper into real unconditional love. Juicy, yes or yes? YES!Enjoy!Show Notes:Discovery Call with Vanessa https://calendly.com/vanessaalbury/discovery-callSpeed Hack Your Healing Journey https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/69F6RG6UJYT66The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der KolkHeal Your Body by Louise HaysHeart Coherence Article in Psychology TodayThe Power We Hold Podcast websiteVanessa Albury IG, websiteCoral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donationGet your Custom Sea CoinLearn more about the doc film Coral Projects in Italy + HyperallergicBook an Akashic Records reading with me here or via my websiteMusic Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, SoundcloudAudio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedInRecorded February 15, 2025 in New York, NY
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Mar 8, 202401:01:24Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host eco-visual artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. In this space we have in-depth conversation together with people of all backgrounds and diverse perspectives about difficult topics full of love, healing and what it is to be a human loving on planet Earth, our only home for now.This episode is a re-airing of a really powerful conversation Trevor Bayack and I had with Heather McGhee back in 2021 about her research and book The Sum of Us. I like to revisit this conversation to mark my growth and to remember my desire to learn, grow and improve while having compassion for myself. I wish the same for you!Show Notes:Trevor Bayack's Spread Love Free Market websiteSpread Love Free Market IGHeather McGhee's book The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper TogetherDo buy it from your local bookstore, bipoc owned if have one in your city. My favorite NYC bipoc-owned bookstore is also feminist, called Cafe Con Libros does ship!Her website with appearance and talks linked. The Power We Hold Podcast websiteVanessa Albury IG, websiteCoral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donationGet your Custom Sea CoinLearn more about the doc film Coral Projects in Italy + HyperallergicBook an Akashic Records reading with me here or via my websiteMusic Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, SoundcloudAudio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedInRecorded March 19, 2021 in Brooklyn, NY
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The Power We Hold - Season 2 Episode 6: Tiffany Elle Burgess
Feb 23, 202401:34:47Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host eco-visual artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. In this space we have in-depth conversation together with people of all backgrounds and diverse perspectives about difficult topics full of love, healing and what it is to be a human loving on planet Earth, our only home for now.Today's guest is someone I have known since the 7th grade. We went to high school together at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet High School for the Health Sciences and Engineering in Nashville, TN. She's taken up the challenge of our principal Dr. Spence to be Excellence as a writer, actor, producer and a public health worker. She's one of the kindest people you'll ever have the pleasure to know and very creative. She plays in the new The Color Purple film producer by Oprah Winfrey and is just shines in her role. Enjoy this conversation between two old friends and creatives!Show Notes: Tiffany Elle Burgess's websiteTiffany's IMDbTiffany's IGHer books Skin Like Mine, Decisions, Decisions, Adventures of Junior and Baby Brother: Spencer's GiftHer production company: Tyler Street Films, LLC The Power We Hold Podcast websiteVanessa Albury IG, websiteCoral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donationGet your Custom Sea CoinLearn more about the doc film Coral Projects in Italy + HyperallergicBook an Akashic Records reading with me here or via my websiteMusic Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, SoundcloudAudio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedInRecorded Jan 16, 2024 in Nashville, TN
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The Power We Hold Podcast - Season 02 Episode 05: Wil Sylvince
Feb 17, 202400:58:48Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host eco-visual artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. In this space we have in-depth conversation together with people of all backgrounds and diverse perspectives about difficult topics full of love, healing and what it is to be a human loving on planet Earth, our only home for now.Today we finish up my conversation with the brilliant comedian and filmmaker Wil Sylvince in Part 2. Wil is a Haitian-American who went from engineering to comedy. He travels the globe opening up for world famous comedians, the GOAT’s of his field such as Trevor Noah, Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart. He’s making is big screen debut as a filmmaker with I Am Maurice, the first of 9 screenplays he has ready to go! We talk his health journey, strategies as a comic, acting, clairaudience, extraterrestrials and more. Wil’s integrity, discipline and ability to set up another comic to land a line are truly top notch. You don’t want to miss this 2-part conversation with the fascinating Wil Sylvince!Recorded Oct 29, 2023 in NYCShow Notes:Find Wil’s comedy www.wilsylvince.comI Am Maurice feature film www.wilsylvince.com/iammauriceFollow Wil on InstagramBook an Akashic Records reading with me here or via my website The Power We Hold Podcast websiteVanessa Albury IG, websiteCoral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donationGet your Custom Sea CoinLearn more about the doc film Coral Projects in Italy + HyperallergicMusic Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, SoundcloudAudio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedIn
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The Power We Hold - Season 2 Episode 04: Wil Sylvince - Comedian and Filmmaker
Feb 9, 202401:07:42Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host eco-visual artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. In this space we have in-depth conversation together with people of all backgrounds and diverse perspectives about difficult topics full of love, healing and what it is to be a human loving on planet Earth, our only home for now.Today I sit down with the brilliant comedian and filmmaker Wil Sylvince. Wil is a Haitian-American who went from engineering to comedy. He travels the globe opening up for world famous comedians, the GOAT’s of his field such as Trevor Noah, Dave Chapelle and Kevin Hart. He’s next leveling right now as he films his first feature for the big screen titled I Am Maurice. We talk his health journey, strategies as a comic, acting, clairaudience, extraterrestrials and more. Wil’s integrity, discipline and ability to set up another comic to land a line are truly top notch. You don’t want to miss this 2-part conversation with Wil Sylvince!Show Notes:Find Wil’s comedy here https://www.wilsylvince.com/I Am Maurice feature filmFollow Wil on Instagram Agnes Vivarelli’s Self Love MeditationsMaster Sri Akarshana’s Himalayan Yoga Akashic Records reading link via my website (scroll down to the menu) The Power We Hold Podcast websiteVanessa Albury IG, websiteCoral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donationGet your Custom Sea CoinLearn more about the doc film Coral Projects in Italy + HyperallergicMusic Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, SoundcloudAudio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedIn Recorded Oct 29, 2023 in NYC
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The Power We Hold - S2 Ep03: Trevor Bayack Follow-Up
Feb 3, 202401:16:06Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host eco-visual artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. In this space we have in-depth conversation together with people of all backgrounds and diverse perspectives about difficult topics full of love, healing and what it is to be a human loving on planet Earth, our only home for now. In this episode we catch up with Trevor Bayack, formerly of The Freedom Market based in NYC, now of The Spread Love Free Market based in FL. Trevor speaks about his new found levels of spirituality and eco-vibes. It's a beautiful conversation that goes deep and is full of laughs. We welcome you into our friendship and our growth in friendship, healing, activism and love!Show Notes:Link to Trevor’s interview with me for Spread Love FM from July 15, 2023Spread Love FM on AppleSpread Love FM on Spotify Visit the Spread Love Free MarketFind the Book of Free Things if you scroll downAkashic Records reading link via my website (scroll down to the menu) The Power We Hold Podcast website Vanessa Albury IG, website Coral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donation Get your Custom Sea Coin Learn more about the doc film Coral Projects in Italy + Hyperallergic Music Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, Soundcloud Audio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedInExtra: Astrocartography Recorded July 20, 2023 in Paris, France
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The Power We Hold - S2 Ep02: Updates and Intentions
Jan 26, 202400:27:48Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host eco-visual artist and spiritual coach Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. In this space we have in-depth conversation together with people of all backgrounds and diverse perspectives about difficult topics full of love, healing and what it is to be a human loving on planet Earth, our only home for now.In this Updates and Intentions episodes I review my last 6 months traveling the world and declare my intentions for this podcast in 2024... Preview, we are going weekly moving forward. So look for new episodes to drop on Fridays!Show Notes:The Power We Hold Podcast website Vanessa Albury IG, website Coral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donation Get your Custom Sea Coin Coral Projects in Italy + HyperallergicArmchair Expert with Dax ShepardTrustedhousesitters 25% off referral Music Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, Soundcloud Audio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedIn Recorded January 2024 in Nashville
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The Power We Hold Podcast S01 Ep11: Season 1 Wrap with Caleb
Jul 14, 202300:59:14Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host and eco-visual artist Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. My co-host, Caleb Williams, is also an artist. She is 21 years my junior and makes art about her experience as a Black woman in America. We have in-depth conversation together and with others about difficult topics full of love and healing. In the season 1 wrap, Caleb and I review the past year and a half of creating this podcast and what we have learned. Caleb is one of the wised people I know and I always love having some good one-on-one time with her! I know you will too! So enjoy this conversation about race, growth, love and learning. And drop us a comment about what you have learned along the way with us! We love to hear from you!Season 2 launched at the end of June with a powerful and delightful conversation with Dr. Sotonye Odugbemi of the BBC series The School That Tried to End Racism! Not to be missed!recorded in Brooklyn, June 7, 2023Show Notes:Make a tax-deductible donation to help us keep this going!The Power We Hold Podcast website Coral Projects IG, websiteVanessa Albury IG, website Caleb Williams IG, website Music Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, Soundcloud Audio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedIn Coral Projects in Italy + Hyperallergic
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The Power We Hold Podcast S02 Ep01: Dr. Sotonye Odugbemi from The School That Tried to End Racism
Jun 23, 202301:18:14Tap to summarizeWe open season 2 with a delightful conversation with Dr. Sotonye Odugbemi about her experience in the BBC series The School That Tried to End Racism. She and I, Vanessa Albury your host, have way more in common that we imagined! We laugh our way through difficult topics with love!
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The Power We Hold Podcast S01 Ep10: Heather of Allegorie, a food-waste leather accessories company
May 24, 202301:14:35Tap to summarizeThank you for joining me, your host and eco-visual artist Vanessa Albury, on my journey to becoming a better ally to people of all diversities (bipoc, LGBTQAI2S+, non-normative brained and embodied +) and steward of the environment in podcast form as The Power We Hold! This is part of my Coral Projects' work in eco-consciousness healing. My co-host, Caleb Williams, is also an artist. She is 21 years my junior and makes art about her experience as a Black woman in America. We have in-depth conversation together and with others about difficult topics full of love and healing.Today Caleb and I chat with Heather Jiang of Allegorie, the food-waste-based leathers accessories company. I bought my cactus-waste leather wallet from Heather in 2020 and have loved every minute of having it. Heather is a powerful eco-advocate. She uses her creative mind and business savvy to solve the problem of sustainable, well-designed, and high quality leather made from waste! How cool is that?! Please check out Allegories, get your wallet or bag, or both! If you are in NYC Heather is at outdoor fairs all season with a regular spot at Grand Bazaar on Columbus at W77th Street. See for yourself why I'm so in love with her products!What eco-problems do you have the skill set to solve and love what you're doing at the same time?recorded March 26, 2023 in Brooklyn, NYNotes:Allegorie IG, websiteShow Notes: The Power We Hold Podcast IG, website Vanessa Albury IG, website Coral Projects IG, website + Make a tax-deductible donation Caleb Williams IG, website Music Clear Skys by Wael Elhalaby IG, Soundcloud Audio Editing by Bryan Klausing Rain Junkies website, LinkedIn Coral Projects in Italy + Hyperallergic
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