The Liberating Power of Embracing Sovereignty and Dreaming Ourselves Free with EbonyJanice Moore

Welcome to The Liberated Woman Podcast! Today, I am overjoyed to be joined by the phenomenal EbonyJanice Moore. 

It is an utter joy to be in conversation with one of the most impactful women I have experienced. EbonyJanice’s work has supported me in so many ways from her writing to her patreon and the content she shares on social media. 

EbonyJanice is a brilliant thinker, writer, creative, and advocate for Black women’s sovereignty. In this episode, we explore the profound power of reclaiming our full selves, the wisdom of our ancestors, and the transformative nature of imagination.

Throughout our conversation, EbonyJanice shares her journey of self-sovereignty, emphasising the importance of rejecting societal expectations, particularly those imposed on Black women. We explore the concept of “mamification” and how it often limits Black women’s identities, and discuss how reconnecting with ancestral wisdom can guide us towards true liberation. 

EbonyJanice also highlights the critical role of imagination in personal and collective freedom, urging us to “dream ourselves free.”

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Naming: Tamu emphasises the importance of calling EbonyJanice by her full name, symbolising the respect and recognition of her full identity.
• Reclaiming Loudness: EbonyJanice shares personal stories, including memories of her cousin Latresha Gowdy, to explore the concept of loudness—both literal and metaphorical—and its role in Black women’s lives.
• Navigating Discomfort: They discuss how embracing discomfort is crucial in breaking free from societal expectations, especially for Black women.
• Mamification of Black Women: Tamu and EbonyJanice dissect the societal expectations placed on Black women to be perpetual caretakers and how embracing womanism can help dismantle these roles.
• Ancestral Wisdom: EbonyJanice shares a profound experience of receiving wise counsel from her grandmother, emphasising the importance of listening to and honouring ancestral guidance.
• Dreaming Ourselves Free: The episode highlights the importance of imagination and play as tools for liberation, inspired by the works of authors like Pearl Kledge.
• Imagination as Liberation: Both Tamu and EbonyJanice advocate for carving out time to daydream and imagine new possibilities, seeing it as essential for creativity and personal growth.

Actionable Steps:

60-Second Stillness: Start with 60 seconds of stillness each day to connect with yourself. Gradually increase this time as you become more comfortable with the practice.

Integrity Work: Commit to being the authentic version of yourself, which is a powerful tool for personal and collective liberation.

Nurture Your Imagination: Dedicate time to daydream and explore your imagination. This can be a powerful source of creativity and solutions in your life.

 

Quote of the Episode:

“Actual you is going to open doors that fake you either could not have gotten through or could not sustain.” – EbonyJanice

 

More about EbonyJanice:

EbonyJanice is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project. She has authored several books, including “All The Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit Of Dreams As Radical Resistance.” 

 

Her Spiritual Mentorship Program, entitled “Dream Yourself Free,” is designed to support Black Women to heal intergenerational wounds and prioritize pleasure. 

 

Her talks embody a Hip Hop Womanist perspective. She is the visionary and creator of Black Girl Mixtape, a platform and safe think space that elevates the intellectual authority of Black Women. 

 

She is the founder of the All The Black Girls Are Bestsellers Campaign, raising over a million dollars to mass purchase Black femme books with the goal of getting them on The New York Times Best Sellers List. This project endeavored to spend the bulk of these funds in small Black and Indie owned bookstores and gifted thousands of books to individuals and organizations nationwide. EbonyJanice earned her  Bachelors in Cultural Anthropology and Political Science and a Masters of Arts in Social Change with a concentration in Spiritual Leadership, Womanist Theology, and Racial Justice. 

  

 

Connect with EbonyJanice:

https://www.ebonyjanice.com/ 

www.patreon.com/ebonyjanice 

Purchase All The Black Girls Are Activists here https://bit.ly/4ebFVQV 

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