Art as Liberation: Choosing Self-Expression in a System Built for Survival

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of art, self-expression, and survival within marginalized communities.

Hella Latin@ brought the LA community back for another live, intimate podcast experience where we explore the stories we carry, the cultures we straddle, and solidarity amongst our communities. This conversation centers on how to create a life rooted in creative expression while operating under capitalism. We know art isn't always profitable, and add coming from Black, Brown, Latino or working class immigrant families — there's often pressure to build stability. So, how do you alchemize the pressure and apply purpose? How do we live a sustainable and fulfilling life of art, passion and abundance? How do we use art as a tool for self- and collective liberation? I invited three multi-hyphenated creatives to come back on the podcast and share their journey and wisdom. Their lives being a breathing example of what it looks like to build a life rooted in self expression no matter the odds. Guests: Choosey - Afro-Chicano Rapper and Hip Hop Artist 🇲🇽 B0ryan - Salvadorean Rapper and Creative Entrepreneur 🇸🇻 Brianna Meighan - Creative Entrepreneur 🇧🇿 Odalys Jasmine (Host) - Hella Latin@ Podcast 🇭🇳 Episode filmed live at Sueños Social Club in LA. Follow Hella Latin@ for more…

People in this episode

Host: Odalys Jasmine

Guests: Choosey, B0ryan, Brianna Meighan

Topics covered

• art
• self-expression
• capitalism
• creative community
• liberation

Keywords

• art
• self-expression
• capitalism
• creative community
• liberation
• Black
• Brown
• Latino
• immigrant

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hella Latin@

Places: LA, Sueños Social Club

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