Interrupting Everything

In this thought-provoking episode of Interrupting Everything, host Nikki sits down with Thea Monyeé, a renowned artist, mama, and Eco-Womanist, to explore the transformative power of joy-centered living. 

Amidst the chaos and challenges of modern life, Thea Monyeé shares her insights on how to harness the healing power of ungovernability, mind your own business, and create a life filled with true liberatio...

In this engaging episode of "Interrupting Everything," Nikki explores the important issue of despair among activists and provides practical strategies for overcoming it.

Tune in to discover how to combat feelings of despair, regain a sense of possibility, and develop resilience for sustained activism.

You'll learn:

• The impact of despair
• How to recognize your place in activism
• How to sustain your activ...

In this episode, we're addressing the pervasive epidemic of despair and closely examining the emotional and psychological toll of ongoing social injustices and the challenges activists face.

We conduct a thorough "despair check," identifying various emotional, physical, and social symptoms associated with despair. 

You'll learn about:

• The transition from a hopeful period, marked by events like Obama'...

In this special celebratory episode of The Interrupting Everything podcast, we mark a significant milestone—surpassing 1,000 downloads in just 7 weeks!

Join us as we reflect on this incredible journey, discuss how to create resilience, and uncover the importance of celebrating every step along the way.

Nikki reflects on a journey through uncertainty, a heartbreaking loss, and academic pressures, and shares...

In this episode, Nikki gives you a detailed, step-by-step plan to equip you to care for yourself in a crisis. She breaks down the importance of self-care, underscoring the need to address mental, emotional, and spiritual health and outlines several strategies for self-preservation with an emphasis on community care.

Tune in to learn: 

• The one thing you're skipping over that keeps you from making progress.

• A powerful tool to...

Just in time for Women's History month, this is the episode to get you together.

In this episode, Nikki breaks down the critical need to interrupt your dependence on the labor of Black women, a phenomenon that became particularly evident after the 2024 election.

This episode explores the historical and systemic reliance on Black women's labor and the ways in which Black women have been instrumental in guiding and liberating others,...

This week, we're interrupting consumerism with none other than Aja Barber.

Aja Barber is a writer and author of the book Consumed The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism.

She's also a stylist and consultant whose work deals with the intersections of sustainability and the fashion landscape. Her work builds heavily on ideas behind privilege, wealth inequality, racism, feminism, colonialism and ho...

In this rousing episode, Nikki sits down with Joquina M. Reed, an educator, renowned consultant, advocate, and creator of Divesting from Anti-Blackness, to explore the intricate layers of anti-Blackness and its pervasive impact on society.⁣
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Joquina shares personal anecdotes, historical insights, and actionable strategies for divesting from whiteness and decoupling from anti-blackness.⁣
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From the origins of her nickname to the pr...

In this compelling episode, we sit down with EbonyJanice, a free woman on a love journey and founder of the Free People Project and Emma's Legacy Foundation. ⁣
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EbonyJanice shares a little about her journey of becoming a first-generation interrupter, breaking free from societal norms, religious constraints, and patriarchal ideologies to embrace her true self.⁣
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Through candid exchanges with Nikki about her personal struggles, rad...

If you've ever struggled with keeping your resolutions or felt stuck in a cycle of unfulfilled promises, this is the episode for you.⁣
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This week, we explore 5 powerful strategies to help you prioritize your goals, break them down into manageable steps, and develop the discipline needed to see them through.⁣
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Learn how to anticipate obstacles, cultivate a freedom-facilitating mindset, and leverage community support to stay on tra...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything, host Nikki does a deep dive into New Year's resolutions and why so many of us struggle to keep them.⁣
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With fascinating insights and data, Nikki explores the emotional journey of goal setting, the common pitfalls that lead to failure, and the specific dates when most people give up.⁣
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She offers practical advice on how to turn vague resolutions into actionable, skill-oriented goals and ...

In this episode of Interrupting Everything, we explore the true legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the radical and profound work that is often sanitized and misappropriated.⁣
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Nikki Blak passionately addresses the importance of resisting the anti-Black urge to flatten Dr. King's legacy into feel-good soundbites and, instead, embrace his entire message of systemic change, economic justice, ...

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the concept of ungovernability and why it is crucial for our collective liberation. 

Join me to explore 6 actionable steps to create an ungovernable year, from clarifying your core values to celebrating small wins. 

Learn how to cultivate solidarity, engage in direct action, and practice consistent self-reflection. 

Whether you're a seasoned activist or just starting your journey, this ep...

"Ungovernability is going to get you free."

Nikki Blak kicks off the Interrupting Everything Podcast by introducing the concept of ungovernability, emphasizing its importance and relevance in 2025. She explains that ungovernability involves refusing to comply with oppressive or unjust systems and norms, and highlight its role in challenging societal rules and institutions that perpetuate inequities and injustice. She underscores t...