ABWilson's Heart of the Matter
Welcome to the ABWilson Heart of the Matter podcast. I'm Aderonke Bademosi Wilson, and I'm thrilled to be your host. From the stunning shores of Bermuda, nestled in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean, comes a podcast that goes beyond the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. Here, we dive into the depths of human experience, one heartwarming story at a time. Heart of the Matter isn't just another podcast.
It's a journey of exploration and discovery. In each episode, I sit down with remarkable individuals from all walks of life. These aren't household names. They're everyday heroes with fascinating tales to share. Drawing from my passion for Appreciative Inquiry, a management methodology focused on amplifying positivity, strengths, and successes.
In fostering meaningful change, we seek to uncover the moments that define us. I unearth stories of joy, kindness, and resilience through overwhelmingly positive questions.
Tell me about a recent accomplishment or success you're particularly proud of.
Can you recall a situation where you overcame a challenge that led to personal growth?
What did you learn from that experience? And what book recommendations do you have?
These are just a few of the questions we explore together. We will delve into the heart of each story, one conversation at a time, but be warned, laughter and tears are both frequent companions on this journey. That's the beauty of authenticity. It knows no bounds.
What sets ABWilson's Heart of the Matter apart is its consistency. I ask each guest the same questions in the same order, creating a blueprint of diverse experiences woven together by a common thread. So whether you need a good laugh or a heartfelt moment of reflection, join me as we celebrate the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Welcome to the Heart of the Matter, where every story awaits sharing.
ABWilson's Heart of the Matter
S3 Ep8. Creativity as Love in Action: Ari Kamara's Loving Practice
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Join Aderonke Bademosi Wilson as she welcomes Ari Kamara to ABWilson's Heart of the Matter. Ari, a self-described regular person trying to embody love, unpacks creativity as a daily resistance practice woven into cooking, relationships, art, poetry and filmmaking. They share growing up feeling uniquely weird in Bermuda as an autistic, queer, trans only child from a unique religious background, only to discover everyone's hidden stories create universal connection.
Ari reveals three surprises: being an only child with sibling energy, homeschooling history and low-dose testosterone transition that eased dysphoria and saved their mental health. Proud accomplishments include winning the British Art in Motion short film contest with "This Woman Does Not Exist" about erased Bermudian abolitionist Mary Prince, and co-leading Canterbury Homeless Outreach's four weekly street outreaches focused on food, hot drinks and genuine listening.
Key strengths like humility, reliability and passion fuel Ari's impact. Overcoming chronic anxiety through therapy, meds and self-acceptance shifted them from panic paralysis to confident conversations and spontaneous adventures. They urge young people: ignore stigma, seek therapists or meds fearlessly; it doesn't weaken you.
Self-care rituals include gym weights/climbing, naps sans phone, friend time. Sharing growth ripples self-worth outward. Upcoming: graduating into archives/libraries for accessible heritage, a university radio show "Frequency 52," less winter cold for sunny naps. Joy flows from people, crafts, nature, braiding hair, presence. Current creations: Mary Prince dissertation mirroring the film, winter poetry, monthly poem zines. Book recs: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar, Bluets by Maggie Nelson, Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, Shy Radicals by Hamja Ahsan.
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