111 - Bonus: Malika Whitley | Founder of ChopArt Artwork

Embrace the Mess

Teaching Artists Gavin Bernard and Paras Chaudhari navigate challenging circumstances and search for solutions alongside resilient and creative Atlanta Public High School students.The real, uncensored conversations exist to be an inspiration for other youth-serving educators to share stories of their own work.

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Embrace the Mess

111 - Bonus: Malika Whitley | Founder of ChopArt

January 22, 2021 • Paras Chaudhari & Gavin Bernard • Season 1 • Episode 111

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Paras and Gavin talk with Malika Whitley, CEO & Founder of ChopArt, an arts organization for teens experiencing homelessness. Discussion highlights include one thing to not do when working with teens, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and the importance of self care while doing this work. We look back on the experience of collaborating with ChopArt to recruit dancers for the Know Your Worth music video.

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Sound Design & Score:
Brent Busby