Hosted by Kristin Iris, a Film Producer, Speaker & Coach for Black creatives. Melanated Rising is designed to inspire, uplift, and ignite Black creatives all while changing the narratives around Blackness. On the show we have open and honest conversations on topics and issues affecting us as Black people and how to take what limits us and turn it into what ignites us! Every episode is a look at what is possible when Black creatives stand in our undeniable power. Follow Kristin Iris on Instagram @kristiniris
Sharing about a BIG shift in direction for me, the things that want to pull me back, and how I know that this is the right way to go. Some things you ...
Sharing my thoughts on the passing of Chadwick Boseman, his impact on Black people worldwide, and being mindful of speaking for the dead. SUBSCRIBE to...
Desire is a powerful thing. For Black folx in particular Black femmes desire is something we are often denied or made to feel guilt or shame for. That...
We are living through history right now. As the world is going through intense changes there are two big things I want to impart on you: 1. however yo...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is upon us and a LOT of The US and world is shutting down which is freaking the f*ck out of a lot of people. So how do we navig...
This week has been all about pussy in The Melanated Rising House, which is our online community for Black creatives who want to make an impact. We've ...
You ever notice how the “wellness” industry is just sooo white? It isn’t that there aren’t Black teachers, healers, and leaders out there, it’s that t...
Every year I choose one word as my theme or focus for the year. For 2020 I have two words and I chose five support words that work for both to keep me...
What if you had an idea that could change the way people relate to the land, the ways we handle disaster relief, and even change the future of the for...
I’ve had a complex relationship to community throughout my life. Community can be both powerful and complicated for Black folx who were both dispersed...