Healing Through Art, Femininity & Community with Ari Blandino | Ke-nijah Monae Talks скачать в хорошем качестве

Healing Through Art, Femininity & Community with Ari Blandino | Ke-nijah Monae Talks

In this soulful and honest episode of Ke-nijah Monae Talks, Ke-nijah sits down with multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur Ari Blandino for a powerful conversation about healing, creativity, femininity, and purpose. Ari opens up about her journey as a poet, painter, cosmetologist, and activist. Sharing how art became her refuge through grief, seasonal depression, and major life transitions. From stepping into her “grown woman era” to learning boundaries, confidence, and self-worth through positive male role models, Ari speaks candidly about what it means to heal from the inside out. This episode explores how poetry, painting, journaling, and beauty can be spiritual tools, how community work begins with self-healing, and why embracing your authenticity is essential for growth. Ari also shares her vision for giving back, mentoring young women, and building a future rooted in creativity, faith, and intention. Grab your tea, get cozy, and tap into this deeply inspiring conversation about art as medicine and becoming who you’re truly meant to be. Follow Ke-nijah Monae on Instagram: instagram.com/kenijahmonaetalks/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Ke-nijah Monae Talks & setting the space 00:32 – Introducing Ari Blandino: poet, artist, cosmetologist & activist 00:56 – Describing the year through colors & stepping into a grown woman era 02:43 – Ari’s origin story & first time performing poetry on stage 04:38 – Being introverted, misunderstood & choosing self-preservation 07:12 – Healing before helping the community 08:48 – Masculine influence, boundaries & feminine power 11:58 – Mentoring younger women & advocating for mental health 14:35 – Seasonal depression, grief & taking breaks from social media 16:41 – Creating art during depression & preparing for graduation 17:13 – Processing grief through spirituality, meditation & art 21:11 – Poetry as a lifeline & emotional release 22:31 – Art as a spiritual language 24:52 – Journaling, doodling & turning pain into beauty 26:40 – Game: Poetry Pillow Talk 32:11 – Game: Fashion, lipstick & personal style 38:43 – Legacy, purpose & what Ari wants her work to represent 42:11 – Graduation, upcoming projects & words of encouragement