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Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Lisane Basquiat
124 episodes
1 week ago
Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!
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Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!
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Relationships
Education,
Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/124)
Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
The 13 Conversations That Defined Our Year
As 2025 comes to a close, Lisane Basquiat and Billy Johnson reflect on a year marked by growth, challenge, and transformation. This special wrap-up episode revisits some of the most impactful conversations of the year, exploring what it truly means to shape freedom in our lives, families, and communities. Drawing from powerful guest insights, the episode invites listeners to examine citizenship as an active practice, emotional honesty, boundaries, grief, legacy, and the courage required to evolve.

Throughout the conversation, Lisane highlights recurring themes from the season: regulating emotions instead of suppressing them, recognizing burnout before it takes hold, setting boundaries with love, and doing the internal work necessary to break generational cycles. Guests share wisdom on grief as a lifelong companion, the power of telling the truth in relationships, and the importance of pairing faith or intention with meaningful action
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1 week ago
56 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Teen Mom to CEO: Ingrid Best Built IBest Wines
In this powerful conversation, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Ingrid Best—founder of IBest Wines, global brand builder, mother, grandmother, and a woman who has carved her path with courage, culture, and authenticity. Ingrid shares how her journey began as a young mother navigating adulthood and responsibility at the same time, and how an early message from her own mother—that she was “a star”—became the internal compass that guided her through uncertainty, setbacks, and reinvention.

Ingrid opens up about her unexpected entry into the wine and spirits industry, from street promotions in Oakland to becoming a global marketing leader at some of the world’s largest luxury portfolios. She explains how the lessons that came from being overlooked, under-titled, and underestimated ultimately shaped her vision for building something of her own. This episode explores how her travels across the African continent, particularly South Africa, unlocked a new sense of identity and purpose that inspired her to create IBest Wines.

The conversation expands into themes of authenticity, community, and self-forgiveness, as both women reflect on their experiences as teenage mothers and the unique resilience that grows from raising a child while still growing up yourself. Ingrid’s transparency creates space for anyone questioning their path—at 18 or at 48—to see that greatness can still unfold in unexpected ways.

Finally, Ingrid shares how IBest Wines became not just a brand, but a love letter—to South Africa, to the women who invested in her, to the communities she serves, and to her younger self. She discusses where the company is headed next and how listeners can support her mission of building a global brand rooted in culture, representation, and creative freedom.
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2 weeks ago
1 hour

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
You’re Not Broken: Britany Williams on Healing, Motherhood & Finding Your Way Back
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with global fitness coach, content creator, and mother Britany Williams for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, wellness, and the pressure women face to “bounce back.” Britany opens up about her journey—from being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 13, to becoming a competitive runner, climbing the corporate ladder at Under Armour, and eventually stepping into fitness and content creation full-time.

Together, they explore the realities of postpartum healing, the emotional weight of life transitions, and the importance of listening to your body. Britany shares her philosophy on consistent, realistic habits over perfection, the misconceptions around fitness motivation, and the power of meeting yourself exactly where you are.

This episode is a grounding reminder that identity evolves, that motherhood is a chapter—not a replacement—and that true wellness lies in honoring your needs without guilt. A must-listen for women navigating change, self-expectations, or the journey back to themselves.


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3 weeks ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Unlearning, Leading & Becoming: Jasmine LeFlore on Purpose-Driven Success
In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Jasmine LeFlore—an aerospace engineer, MBA, nonprofit founder, community advocate, and beacon of representation in STEM. Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Jasmine transformed early curiosity and powerful affirmations from her family into a career that bridges engineering, leadership, and impact.

Jasmine shares her journey from watching airplanes above her childhood home to earning engineering degrees from the University of Michigan and Purdue, and ultimately leading applied research at Collins Aerospace. She opens up about navigating identity, representation, and resilience while carving out space as a woman of color in a highly technical, male-dominated field.

The conversation also explores Jasmine’s nonprofit, Greater Than Tech, which equips underserved youth—especially girls—with STEM and entrepreneurship skills that empower them to build solutions, not just compete in them. With honesty and heart, Jasmine reflects on unlearning rigid systems, embracing intuition, compassionate leadership, and the importance of creating opportunities for the next generation.

Filled with insight, vulnerability, and purpose, this episode highlights what it truly means to lead with humanity, authenticity, and vision.
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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Daily Habits That Turn an Ordinary Day Into a Great One
In this powerful follow-up conversation, Lisane Basquiat sits down once again with author,speaker, and coach Antonio Neves to explore what life looks like after an awakening moment. Antonio shares the deeply personal story of losing his home in the California wildfires and how this unexpected tragedy forced him to redefine success, re-evaluate his priorities, and truly live one day at a time.
Together, they dive into themes of emotional safety, vulnerability—especially among men—and the importance of intentional community. Antonio opens up about navigating fear, rebuilding resilience, and discovering unexpected gifts within hardship, including deeper family connection and long-awaited personal dreams finally being realized.
The conversation also explores silence as a healing tool, the impact of digital overload on our nervous systems, and why analog living, presence, and slowing down matter now more than ever. Antonio shares his “One Day Method” and the five daily practices that help him create meaningful, grounded days even in challenging seasons. This episode is an authentic, heartfelt dialogue about truth-telling, healing, presence, and thecourage it takes to design a life aligned with who you are becoming.



Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Slow Down to Go Fast: Redesigning Your Relationship with Time
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat speaks with Dr. Dawna Ballard—associate professor, chronemics expert, and author of Time by Design—about the truth behind our culture’s fixation on speed. Dr. Ballard explains how urgency culture impacts our communication, our bodies, and our relationships, and why slowing down is essential for clarity, connection, and sustainable progress.

They explore the difference between fast and slow communication design, the physical cost of rushing, and practical steps for redesigning your relationship with time. If you’ve ever felt overextended or stuck in “go mode,” this conversation offers grounded insight on how slowing down can actually help you move forward more effectively.
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1 month ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Give Me What I Need, Not What I Want: Faith, Health & Self-Rescue
In this powerful episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dr. ShantaQuilette Develle — a wellness educator, content creator, and heart health advocate whose journey of resilience has inspired millions. After surviving a heart attack and multiple strokes, Dr. ShantaQuilette transformed her pain into purpose, using humor, honesty, and faith to spark conversations about healing, self-advocacy, and joy.

Dr. Develle opens up about the ego-driven version of her former self and how life’s hardest moments forced her to listen deeply and realign with her divine purpose. Through heartfelt storytelling, she shares lessons on letting go of control, embracing gratitude, and recognizing that true purpose isn’t what we do — it’s who we do it for. Her perspective invites listeners to reframe adversity as an invitation to grow closer to God and themselves.

The conversation dives into the importance of women, especially Black women, becoming active participants in their own rescue — in health, faith, and life. Dr. ShantaQuilette stresses that “treatment doesn’t always take place in hospitals; it takes place in habits,” urging listeners to advocate fiercely for their wellness, listen to their bodies, and take accountability for their healing.

Closing on a message of empowerment, Dr. Develle reminds us that reinvention is always possible. Healing isn’t perfect — it’s a process. By extending grace to ourselves, setting boundaries, and finding joy in small things, we can live fully and intentionally. As she says, “You have to be a participant in your rescue and in your reinvention.”

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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1 month ago
47 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Healing Out Loud & Building Your Own Table w/ Shameika Rhymes
In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning journalist, producer, and host Shameika Rhymes — the creative force behind Check the Rhymes TV and Soul Liberation on BlackDoctor.org. Together, they dive into what it means to build your own table in media, stay authentic in storytelling, and embrace wellness while pursuing purpose.

Shameika shares her journey from working in traditional newsrooms to creating platforms that amplify underrepresented voices in entertainment. She opens up about balancing creativity and health, her experiences with self-care and recovery, and how vulnerability can create community and healing. The conversation also explores redefining success, the importance of mentorship, and finding freedom through authenticity and storytelling.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Bread from Lemons: The Transformative Power of Resilience
 In this inspiring episode, Nigerian-born artist Jeremiah Onifade joins Lisane Basquiat to share his extraordinary story of resilience, faith, and creative transformation. From surviving religious conflict as a teenager to discovering art as a means of healing and expression, Jeremiah’s journey reveals how adversity can shape purpose. His path from Nigeria to the U.S. and into the art world is a testament to survival through creativity and the power of believing in possibility.

Together, they explore how Jeremiah’s installations — like his recent Boat Project — serve as living metaphors for life’s journey, courage, and rebirth. The conversation dives deep into themes of displacement, emotional identity, and spiritual freedom, offering listeners an honest look at what it means to turn pain into purpose and struggle into art.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop



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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
How Johnny Nunez Turned Empathy into an Empire Behind the Camera
 In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with legendary photographer and cultural archivist Johnny Nunez, whose lens has defined how the world sees hip-hop and modern Black excellence. Johnny opens up about his childhood in Brooklyn, facing racism, learning empathy, and how those lessons shaped the integrity and heart he brings to every photograph.

Together, Lisane and Johnny explore themes of faith, resilience, love, and legacy — from life-changing encounters and divine guidance to the discipline of never betraying trust for fame. This conversation is more than a look behind the camera; it’s a masterclass in grace, gratitude, and purpose.
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2 months ago
58 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Building Legacy Through Purpose: A Conversation with Hill Harper
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning actor, author, and activist Hill Harper for an intimate conversation about purpose, legacy, and the courage to live with intention. From Harvard Law to Hollywood to his recent political endeavors, Hill shares the evolution of his mission—to create positive impact that outlives the man.


Together, they unpack themes of fatherhood, emotional wealth, and the pursuit of meaningful work, exploring what it means to move from success to significance. Hill opens up about his philosophy of “sequential mastery,” his belief in seeking out failure as a form of growth, and his desire to build both impact and legacy through art, service, and action.


This heartfelt dialogue reminds us that legacy isn’t reserved for the famous—it’s built every day through presence, courage, and the willingness to live fully aligned with our purpose.
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2 months ago
57 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Turning Grief Into Legacy: Rob & Emilee McGowan on Love, Loss & Resilience
 In this heartfelt episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat speaks with Rob and Emilee McGowan about their son Miles, the journey of grief, and how they turned unimaginable loss into purpose. Through their nonprofit Miles Ahead of Cancer and coaching practice Diving Within, they help families and couples navigate hardship with love, honesty, and resilience.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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2 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Living Fully Through Creativity, Healing, and Resilience | Susanna Peredo Swap
In this inspiring episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning producer, journalist, and filmmaker Susanna Peredo Swap—a cultural force dedicated to uplifting San Diego’s creative community. Susanna shares her powerful journey from surviving a childhood spinal cord injury and growing up as the daughter of a young immigrant mother, to becoming the founder of Vanguard Culture, a nonprofit championing the region’s creative workforce.

With over 25 years of experience across arts administration, performance, and advocacy, Susanna has curated 80+ exhibitions, co-led Arts & Culture for World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, and helped position San Diego as a cultural destination. She opens up about resilience, collaboration, and her vision for the arts as an engine for community transformation.Her story is one of grit, creativity, and living with intention—a true reminder of how art shapes freedom.


Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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3 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
How to Reclaim Your Energy & Purpose | Dr. Andrea Best
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dr. Andrea Best — physician, holistic psychiatrist, chemist, nutritionist, and recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Best shares how aligning the brain, adrenals, and gut (her BAG framework) helps us move from burnout into clarity, health, and true momentum.

She unpacks the science of energy, brainwave states, meditation, nutrition, and intentional living — weaving Western medicine with ancestral wisdom. The conversation explores how self-trust, clearing what no longer serves us, and reconnecting with our authentic selves not only heals us, but also impacts generations to come.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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3 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
How to Build Unshakable Confidence: 5 Lessons from KJ Rose
In this episode, Lisane sits down with KJ Rose—Grammy Award-winning performance director, author, and founder of The Rose Effect. KJ shares her journey from stage fright to working with icons like Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, and how she now helps people step into their power.

We talk about what confidence really means, how to own your presence in any room, and why showing up authentically is the most powerful thing you can do.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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3 months ago
53 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Healing Without Losing Yourself: 4 Lessons on Trauma, Courage & Freedom with Dana Mason
In this episode, Lisane Basquiat sits down with Dana Mason to explore Rhythms of Healing, a program blending hip hop, meditation, and wellness practices. Dana shares her journey from the music industry to holistic healing, and how music, culture, and sound can be powerful tools for releasing trauma and reconnecting mind, body, and soul

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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3 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
How to Stop Sabotaging Love: 3 Truths from Gay & Katie Hendricks
Drs. Katie & Gay Hendricks, pioneers in conscious relationships and transformation, founders of the Hendricks Institute, authors of over 50 books including The Big Leap and Conscious Loving.

In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane sits down with Katie and Gay Hendricks, leaders in conscious living and relationships. They talk about what it really takes to show up fully in love and in life—commitment, authenticity, and learning to let go of blame. From tuning into the body’s wisdom to breaking free from old patterns and self-sabotage, this conversation is filled with practical insights on creating relationships rooted in truth, appreciation, and presence.Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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4 months ago
57 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
How to Shape Legacy Through Education & Empathy With Principal Toria Avila
Principal Toria Avila joins Lisane to talk honestly about what middle school looks like in South LA today — from the pressure of test-driven systems to the emotional work of keeping kids safe and seen. Toria shares the experiences that shaped her, what teachers and parents really need, and small shifts that could make schools work better for kids and communities.

Notable quote

“We could not lower the standard… your struggles were not going to determine the type of education I was going to put in front of you.” — Toria Avila.
 
Takeaways

Pause: ask your child what they might be carrying emotionally — and actually listen.

Advocate for balanced metrics: push for ways schools recognize creative and social-emotional strengths, not just test scores.

Support teachers and leaders — rest and wellbeing matter for the whole school to thrive.


Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Finding Dignity, Community & Justice After the Eaton Fire with Chris Holden & Doug Boxer
Host Lisane Basquiat speaks with Doug Boxer (LA Fire Justice) and Chris Holden about the Jan 7, 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena — its causes, community impact, and recovery efforts. They discuss legal action against utilities, survivor support programs like Mental Health Mondays and Ashes & Echoes, and ways listeners can help rebuild and sustain the community.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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4 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
The #1 Mindset Shift That Turned My Life Around: Devin C. Hughes on Gratitude, Joy & Healing
In this heartfelt conversation, Lisane Basquiat sits down with author and speaker Devin C. Hughes to explore what it means to find joy, healing, and purpose through lived experience. Devin opens up about his biracial identity, childhood challenges, and the journey of unlearning trauma to cultivate emotional wellbeing. Together, they dive into the power of gratitude, conscious parenting, and the importance of vulnerability, storytelling, and rewriting personal narratives. From his book Contrast to his inspiring children’s literature, Devin shares how he’s reshaping the next generation’s beliefs—one authentic story at a time.

Learn how to set boundaries without guilt. Join Lisane's next Protect Your Peace Shaping Session today: https://shapingfreedom.com/boundaries-workshop
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4 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!