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BYOU - The Podcast

Danique Motzheim

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Welcome Global Thought Leaders! I'm your host Danique Motzheim, CEO of BYOU I'm so excited to bring you the latest wisdom and inspiration from the greatest Thought Leaders from all around the world! By listening to this podcast, you will learn how to have the mindset and habits of a Thought Leader. Read more about how we create a bigger impact on others. https://www.byou-app.com Do you have any questions? Feel free to send us an e-mail: info@byou-app.com Sweet loves, Danique Motzheim
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If you peer closely into the bookstores, salons, and diplomatic circles of the eighteenth-century Atlantic world, Médéric Louis Élie Moreau de Saint-Méry is bound to appear. As a lawyer, philosophe, and Enlightenment polymath, Moreau created and compiled an immense archive that remains a vital window into the social, political, and intellectual fau…
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In 1972, the Bureau of Indian Affairs terminated its twenty-year-old Voluntary Relocation Program, which encouraged the mass migration of roughly 100,000 Native American people from rural to urban areas. At the time the program ended, many groups--from government leaders to Red Power activists--had already classified it as a failure, and scholars h…
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Anne Gray Fischer speaks about her path to and through research, including how sex workers informed her analysis of policing and state violence, the role of law enforcement in struggles over economic development, and the intellectual and practical factors of research design. Men, especially Black men, often stand in as the ultimate symbol of the ma…
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Myths about the powers held by the United States are often supported by the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, which derives its logic from the interpretation of a document that the US itself developed. Therefore, when pressure is placed on a specific legal precedent, the shallowness of its validity is revealed. Dr. Mónica A. Jiménez accomplishes t…
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Today, the mention of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego conjures images of idyllic landscapes untouched by globalisation. Creatures of Fashion: Animals, Global Markets, and the Transformation of Patagonia (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) by Dr. John Soluri upends this, revealing how the exploitation of animals—terrestrial and marine, domesti…
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In recent years, dozens of counties in North Carolina have partnered with federal law enforcement in the criminalization of immigration--what many have dubbed "crimmigration." Southern border enforcement still monopolizes the national immigration debate, but immigration enforcement has become common within the United States as well. While Immigrati…
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Pivoting from studies that emphasize the dominance of progressivism on American college campuses during the late sixties and early seventies, Lauren Lassabe Shepherd positions conservative critiques of, and agendas in, American colleges and universities as an essential dimension of a broader conversation of conservative backlash against liberal edu…
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Omar Valerio-Jiménez's book Remembering Conquest: Mexican Americans, Memory, and Citizenship (UNC Press, 2024) analyzes the ways collective memories of the US-Mexico War have shaped Mexican Americans' civil rights struggles over several generations. As the first Latinx people incorporated into the nation, Mexican Americans were offered US citizensh…
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Natural disasters and the dire effects of climate change cause massive population displacements and lead to some of the most intractable political and humanitarian challenges seen today. Yet, as Maria Cristina Garcia observes in State of Disaster: The Failure of U. S. Migration Policy in an Age of Climate Change (UNC Press, 2022), there is actually…
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Join Felicia Miller Johnson on Awe Intuitive Conversation as she engages in a thought-provoking interview with Henrik Wilenius. Delve into Henrik's journey of self-discovery, inspired by tales of Siddhartha, leading to the creation of his trilogy. Explore themes of new beginnings, past lives, and soul-centered understanding. Don't miss this insight…
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In Haitian Vodou, spirits impact Black practitioners' everyday lives, tightly connecting the sacred and the secular. As Eziaku Atuama Nwokocha reveals in Vodou En Vogue: Fashioning Black Divinities in Haiti and the United States (UNC Press, 2023), that connection is manifest in the dynamic relationship between public religious ceremonies, material …
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The Sandinista Revolution and its victory against the Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua gripped the United States and the world in the 1980s. But as soon as the Sandinistas were voted out of power in 1990 and the Iran Contra affair ceased to make headlines, it became, in Washington at least, a thing of the past. In The Sandinista Revolution: A Globa…
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In a profound "Awe Intuitive Conversation," host Felicia Miller Johnson delves into a compelling dialogue with Chet Galaska about his 43-year journey with type 1 diabetes. They explore misconceptions, justice in healthcare, and the power of information sharing, offering hope and clarity amidst challenging times. Discover new beginnings and healing …
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In an illuminating "Awe Intuitive Conversation," host Felicia Miller Johnson engages in a captivating dialogue with guest Rashad Little. From North Carolina roots to film-inspired gatherings, Rashad shares insights on perseverance, soulful connections, and the transformative power of movies like "Drumline." Discover the essence of resilience and co…
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In a captivating "Awe Intuitive Conversation," host Felicia Miller Johnson delves into a mesmerizing dialogue with guest Karen Rudolf. Karen shares her transformative journey of patience and surrender, from a life-altering accident in Costa Rica to healing and empowerment. Watch as resilience and wisdom unfold amidst the cards of fate.Felicia Mille…
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As Manifest Destiny took hold in the national consciousness, what did it mean for African Americans who were excluded from its ambitions for an expanding American empire that would shepherd the Western Hemisphere into a new era of civilization and prosperity? In The Race for America: Black Internationalism in the Age of Manifest Destiny (UNC Press,…
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When Sharde M. Davis turned to social media during the summer of racial reckoning in 2020, she meant only to share how racism against Black people affects her personally. But her hashtag, BlackintheIvory, went viral, fostering a flood of Black scholars sharing similar stories. Soon the posts were being quoted during summer institutes and workshops …
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Country music maintains a special, decades-long relationship to American military life, but these ties didn't just happen. This readable history reveals how country music's Nashville-based business leaders on Music Row created partnerships with the Pentagon to sell their audiences on military service while selling the music to service members. Begi…
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The cassette tape was revolutionary. Cheap, portable, and reusable, this small plastic rectangle changed music history. Make your own tapes! Trade them with friends! Tape over the ones you don't like! The cassette tape upended pop culture, creating movements and uniting communities. High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape (UNC Press, …
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In Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America (UNC Press, 2023), Elizabeth Engelhardt argues that modern American food, business, caretaking, politics, sex, travel, writing, and restaurants all owe a debt to boardinghouse women in the South. From the eighteenth century well into the twentiet…
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The birchbark canoe is among the most remarkable Indigenous technologies in North America, facilitating mobility throughout the watery world of the Great Lakes region and its borderlands. In Muddy Ground: Native Peoples, Chicago's Portage, and the Transformation of a Continent (UNC Press, 2023), Texas Tech University historian John William Nelson a…
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Hemispheric foreign policy has waxed and waned since the Mexican War, and the Cold War presented both extraordinary promises and dangerous threats to U.S.-Latin American cooperation. In Hemispheric Alliances: Liberal Democrats and Cold War Latin America (UNC Press, 2022), Andrew J. Kirkendall examines the strengths and weaknesses of new models for …
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The cultural memory of plantations in the Old South has long been clouded by myth. A recent reckoning with the centrality of slavery to the US national story, however, has shifted the meaning of these sites. Plantations are no longer simply seen as places of beauty and grandiose hospitality; their reality as spaces of enslavement, exploitation, and…
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Dive into the depths of intuition with Felicia Miller Johnson on "Awe Intuitive Conversation"! Join the captivating exchange as Natalie Wong shares her journey from Ontario to Vancouver, unraveling the delicate balance between openness and protection. Embrace the fire within and uncover the magic of serendipitous stars guiding your path. #Intuition…
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In a world of border walls and obstacles to migration, a lottery where winners can gain permanent residency in the United States sounds too good to be true. Just as unlikely is the idea that the United States would make such visas available to foster diversity within a country where systemic racism endures. But in 1990, the United States Diversity …
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In "Awe Intuitive Conversation," host Felicia Miller Johnson engages in a deeply insightful discussion with guest Gretchen Holmes. Gretchen shares her profound life experiences, including overcoming health challenges and finding purpose through storytelling. Their conversation explores themes of resilience, gratitude, and spiritual connection. Lear…
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In "Awe Intuitive Conversation," Felicia Miller Johnson hosts JoAnn Fawcett, who shares her journey from California to Portland amidst personal challenges. JoAnn finds solace in newfound freedom and family bonds. The discussion explores her resilience, seven marriages, and pursuit of self-love through physical fitness and spiritual connection.Share…
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Ariel Mae Lambe’s new book No Barrier Can Contain It: Cuban Antifascism and the Spanish Civil War (University of North Carolina Press, 2019) is a history of transnational Cuban activists who mobilized in the mid-1930s to fight fascism both in Cuba and beyond. A wide variety of civic and political groups, including Communists, anarchists, Freemasons…
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With its signature "DARE to keep kids off drugs" slogan and iconic t-shirts, DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) was the most popular drug education program of the 1980s and 1990s. But behind the cultural phenomenon is the story of how DARE and other antidrug education programs brought the War on Drugs into schools and ensured that the velvet gl…
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Established by the Army Air Force in 1943, the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program opened to civilian women with a pilot's licence who could afford to pay for their own transportation, training, and uniforms. Despite their highly developed skill set, rigorous training, and often dangerous work, the women of WASP were not granted military…
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n this episode of "Awe Intuitive Conversation," I, Felicia Miller Johnson, engage in a profound dialogue with guest Carter Hughes. Carter shares insights from his upbringing, emphasizing the importance of adversity and self-belief. We explore themes of resilience, personal growth, and manifesting abundance. A transformative exchange leaving viewers…
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On Valentine's Day, join me, Felicia Miller Johnson, for a heartwarming episode of Awe Intuitive Conversation with Annie Margarita Yang. As we delve into Annie's journey of love, self-discovery, and relationships, including her unique path from New York to Texas for marriage, we uncover the true essence of Valentine's Day - the pursuit of connectio…
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In this captivating episode of "Awe Intuitive Conversation," Rushell Lashay unveils her educational company, "A Girl Dropping Knowledge," aimed at empowering students with scholarships. Host Felicia Miller Johnson explores self-sabotage and the power of written goals, igniting a transformative dialogue that promises greatness. Together, they naviga…
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In "Awe Intuitive Conversation," I, Felicia Miller Johnson, host a captivating dialogue with guest Inaya Oakroot about her impressions of Sweden and her personal journey as an entrepreneur and artist. Inaya shares insights on identity, healing, and the significance of her name, revealing a profound narrative of care and protection. #aweintuitivecon…
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Facing the harrowing task of rebuilding a life in the wake of the Holocaust, many Jewish survivors, community and religious leaders, and Allied soldiers viewed marriage between Jewish women and military personnel as a way to move forward after unspeakable loss. Proponents believed that these unions were more than just a ticket out of war-torn Europ…
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Aloha, I'm Felicia Miller Johnson, the host of 'Awe Intuitive Conversation.' In this insightful episode with Neelu Kaur, we dive deep into the significance of being our own cheerleaders. Neelu opens up about her corporate journey, highlighting the challenges of self-advocacy. We explore her transformative path to becoming a published author and the…
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Since the late 1970s, Right to Farm Laws have been adopted by states across the US to limit nuisance lawsuits against farmers engaged in standard agricultural practices. But who really benefits from Right to Farm Laws? And what can be done to promote real agricultural, rural, and environmental justice? Empty Fields, Empty Promises: A State-By-State…
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In the late 1970s, Hollywood producers took the published biography of Crystal Lee Sutton, a white southern textile worker, and transformed it into a blockbuster 1979 film, Norma Rae, featuring Sally Field in the title role. This fascinating book reveals how the film and the popular icon it created each worked to efface the labor history that forme…
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In this "Awe Intuitive Conversation" webcast, host Felicia Miller Johnson and guest Anika Singh explore the theme of clarity triggered by a card. Anika shares her journey of self-awareness, acceptance, and love for all parts of herself, expressed through her vibrant paintings filled with love energies. The conversation delves into the concept of ac…
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During this "Awe Intuitive Conversation," hosted by Felicia Miller Johnson with guest Stephanie Thoma, they discuss the return of people or romances from the past. They explore the impact of world events on relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and the responsibility for one's own life. They delve into transforming experiences…
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Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, members of the NYPD had worked to enforce partisan political power rather than focus on crime. That changed when La Guardia took office in 1934 and shifted the city's priorities toward liberal reform. La Guardia's approach to low-level policing anticipated later trends in law enforcement…
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The first wealth is health, according to Emerson. Among health’s riches is its political potential. Few know this better than environmentalists. In her debut book, The Wild and the Toxic: American Environmentalism and the Politics of Health (UNC Press, 2019), historian Jennifer Thomson revisits canonical figures and events from the environmental mo…
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Bands like R.E.M., U2, Public Enemy, and Nirvana found success as darlings of college radio, but the extraordinary influence of these stations and their DJs on musical culture since the 1970s was anything but inevitable. As media deregulation and political conflict over obscenity and censorship transformed the business and politics of culture, stud…
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Katherine M. Marino is an assistant professor of history at the University of California, Los Angeles. Feminism for the Americas: The Making of an International Human Rights Movement (University of North Carolina Press, 2019) follows the many Latin American and Caribbean women in the first half of the century who not only championed feminism for th…
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Histories of the British occupation of Havana in 1762 have focused on imperial rivalries and the actions and decisions of European planters, colonial officials, and military officers. In her stunning revision, The Occupation of Havana: War, Trade and Slavery in the Atlantic World (University of North Carolina Press, 2018), Elena Schneider restores …
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How did Native Americans make war, not with European settlers, but amongst themselves? Historian Wayne E. Lee, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explores this often-neglected question in his book, The Cutting-Off Way: Indigenous Warfare in Eastern North America, 1500-1800 (The University of North Carolina Press, 2023).…
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Despite their literary and cultural significance, Afro-Latino memoirs have been marginalized in both Latino and African American studies. Trent Masiki remedies this problem by bringing critical attention to the understudied African American influences in Afro-Latino memoirs published after the advent of the Black Arts movement. In The Afro-Latino M…
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In this captivating episode of Awe Intuitive Conversation, I engage with John Wayne S. III, a seasoned film and television producer. John shares his unexpected journey into the industry, originally aspiring to be a doctor. We delve into his resilience, tackling challenges in film financing and his innovative approach to combining music and movies. …
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In this Awe Intuitive Conversation webcast, host Felicia Miller Johnson engages with guest Mustafa Ammar, discussing his journey from Egypt to diverse global experiences, including diplomatic work and investment banking. The conversation delves into Mustafa's childhood challenges in communication, his career transitions, and his profound dream of e…
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