Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan (formally The Coffee Diaries) is a podcast where host Raan Oosha and Ade Richardson explore various topics in an open and spontaneous way (like playing Jazz). Our intention is to learn and build community.

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Raan and Ade discuss the impact of AI on the culture.

AI, Neurolink, Quantum Computer and more

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Ade talks about how our filters can influence how we see others, ourselves and the world.

Filters

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Spontaneous discussion about entity/ego and how it influences the individual and collective self.

Ade and Raan Behind The Curtain

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Raan and Ade are joined with ballerina Lindsey Donnell.Lindsey is a member of Dance Theatre of Harlem Ballet company. She talks about her journey as a black ballet dancer and her how the art is evolving.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Ballet a New Vision'

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Raan and Ade explore the topic of what has typically been referred to as “toxic masculinity” but we are using the phrase “toxic immaturity”; listen to the podcast to learn why.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Toxic Immaturity'

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Raan and Ade are joined by filmmaker Asbirg. They discuss how films can be a teaching tool.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Learning Through Film'

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Raan and Ade are joined by guest Eleanora.Eleoanora is a true healer who shares her experiences and skills to help others. She has quite a story which includes her battle with cancer. J

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Healing'

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Raan and Ade are joined with guest Saraaj.Saraaj is a farmer and healer (are just some of the things that she does). She shares her experience living a both grounded and unbounded life.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Presence'

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Raan and Ade explore whether humans have gotten out of rhythm with the cycles of nature.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Still Moving'

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Raan and Ade about about music, Rastafarianism, and more with guest Selah Don Sassafras.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Different Voices'

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Raan and Ade talk about what it means to really See. Also, joining is guest Tanisha Santiago who plays music and talks about her journey LIVING with chronic pain.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Seeing'

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Raan and Ade explore what it means to bring ones meditation practice out of the studio and into life, with special guest Mohawk Native Danielle Soames.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Out of The Studio and into Life'

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Raan and Ade explore the importance of communication in all relationships and the different ways that we communicate.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Communication'

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Raan and Ade explore what reverence is and ways that it shows up in their lives.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'What is Reverence?'

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Raan and Ade talk about the process for bringing ones authentic self into day to day life.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan 'Moving Forward with Authenticity'

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Episode 1 of Behind The Curtain with Ade and RaanRaan and Ade explore what it means to find ones voice.

Behind The Curtain with Ade and Raan ‘Finding You Voice'

The Coffee Diaries

The Coffee Diaries is a podcast where host Raan Oosha and Ade Richardson explore various topics in an open and spontaneous way (like playing Jazz). Our intention is to learn and build community.