...But Make It Books

Reclaiming the Page (with author and publisher MultiMind)

Join host Niccara as she welcomes Baltimore native, author and publisher, MultiMind to "...But Make It Books."
In this conversation, Niccara and MultiMind dive into her love of fountain pens, traveling, creating and owning your own vision and path and how everything you do in life can lead you to your purpose. 
With candid reflections on independent publishing, charting your own path, and the newest release of their book "The Harlequin" this is definitely a jam packed episode. 
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Building Rooms of Our Own (w/Felicia Pride)

Join host Niccara as she welcomes acclaimed multi-hyphenate creative force Felicia Pride to "...But Make It Books."
In this conversation, Pride discusses her remarkable journey from literature lover to award-winning filmmaker, TV writer, and founder of HONEY CHILE, her production company dedicated to Black women 40+. Pride, whose impressive credits include writing for "Queen Sugar," "Grey's Anatomy," and her current role as Co-Executive Producer on "Bel-Air," opens up about her creative evolution across different storytelling mediums. She shares insights on her upcoming projects, including the highly-anticipated series adaptation of "Seven Days in June" for Amazon.
With candid reflections on representation, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling, this episode will sure to be a treat for all those who listen.
 
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Trusting in Your Magic...

Join Niccara as she delves in with LaDarrion Williams, author of "Blood at the Root" to discuss all things magic, Black people, Black life, and the trusting in your own magic even when you are in doubt. As always, rate, subscribe, and review us wherever you are listening.
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Will and Power...

We are circling back to come our favorite theme: manhood, fatherhood, and entertainment surrounding Will Smith's autobiography "Will".
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Rewriting the Narrative: Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Worthy' and the Journey to Radical Self-Acceptance...

Happy New Year, Family! We are jumping back into the New Year with THE Jada Pinkett Smith's memoir, 'Worthy'. We are talking about the definition of worthy to us, what we received from her and the pages of her vulnerability, and so much more. 
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Pound for Pound: Brandon's Rec & The Youth Have Something to Say...

In this episode, we are doing something new here at BMIB called "Pound for Pound" where Niccara and Brandon give out their suggested recommendations to the other. This episode is centered on Jason Reynolds "Stuntboy, in the Meantime" and the need to read cross generationally, how children are always watching, and what we can learn from them.
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Pound for Pound: Niccara's Rec & The Need for More Young Black Love Stories...

In this episode, we are doing something new here at BMIB called "Pound for Pound" where Niccara and Brandon give out their suggested recommendations to the other. This episode is centered on Jason Reynolds "Twenty-Four Seconds from Now...: A LOVE Story" and how can get more young boys to read, the need for more young Black love stories from the male perspective, and so much more. 
 
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Survivors' Remorse & Idealism...

Following Brandon and Niccara as they discuss Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead, the soon to be film coming to the silver screen. Delve in as we discuss the topics of today as well as the 
idealism and survivors’ remorse and all the ways we discover ourselves. 
 
Books Discussed:
Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead 
 
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The Practice of Minimalism with Christine Platt...

In this special live episode, co-host Brandon goes producer mode behind the camera with our audio engineer, Donte at The Trap Factory for a special interview with Niccara and author and Afro Minimalist, Christine Platt. Dive in as we talk about the generational need for ownership, silent identity markers and living for you.
 
Live taping took place at Charm City Books in Baltimore MD 
Pick up your copy of Christine's The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living With Less at Charm City Books

Let The Light In with Hilton Carter...

Join Brandon and Niccara for special live episode with the plant guru Hilton Carter at the annual Baltimore Book Fest! We talk everything from plants, life, difference between a play with a music and a musical, and the brilliance that is Max Martin. 
 
Dive into another great episode! Grab Hilton's latest book "The Propagation Handbook"
 
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