What happens when artists, organizers, and community leaders gather to reflect on survival, resistance, joy, and the future of cultural work?Ritzy P is joined by Evonne Gallardo and Colony Little for a conversation that spans years of shared dialogue, unpacking the evolving realities facing BIPOC, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and grassroots artists navigating political uncertainty, funding cuts, and the ongoing fight for community care.Together, they explore how art functions as communication, dissent, healing, and liberation, moving from underground creative movements and artist residencies to sacred anger, accountability, systemic change, and the radical act of finding joy while building something sustainable.This episode is a reminder: artists aren't separate from social transformation. They're often the ones imagining and modeling what comes next. Topics include: arts funding cuts and their impact on marginalized communities, underground creative movements and grassroots organizing, art as dissent, healing, and liberation, sacred anger as generative creative energy, and accountability, community care, and sustainability for artists.Resources and Mentions: QuiltCon: https://quiltcon.com/ Jupiter Magazine: https://jupitermagazine.com/ Self Help Graphics & Art: https://selfhelpgraphics.com/ MoMA Emerging Artists Program: https://www.moma.org/ Evonne Gallardo: https://evonnegallardo.com Culture Shock Art: https://www.instagram.com/culture_shock_art/ Apple TV's The Studio: https://tv.apple.com/ Black Panther: Power to the People Documentary: https://www.tressiemc.com/power-to-the-people Connect: Evonne Gallardo: https://twitter.com/EvonneGallardo Colony Little: https://twitter.com/ColonyLittleWTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order YouTubeMental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITPodcasting EssentialsWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

The Nerd Out is Back with Lisa Jenkins and Ritzy P In this episodeMovies, TV, Books, Ritzy’s REAL TALK AI 3 week virtual workshop. Use code NERDOUT for $100 off and how it was streaming live on purpose this time. WTYM LINKSWTYM YouTubeRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order Mental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITWTYM Favorite ProductsSUPPORT VIA OUR SPONSORSWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

Word To Your Mama – RELATIVES Episode | Ritzy + Nyysha It’s been a minute, but the RELATIVES is back! In this episode, Ritzy Periwinkle and Nyysha reconnect for a convo full of laughs, real talk, and powerful moments of reflection. In this episode: • What’s bringing us joy right now in the midst of the chaos • What Hillman Tok is and did Nyysha finish her African Herbalism 101 class. • A milestone moment: Nyysha’s son (and Ritzy’s godson!) turns 30 • Ritzy shares the wild truth about discovering she’s been using the wrong legal name for 49 years. How did she even get a passport, license, or social security card?!Relatives, a podcast within a podcast.  Relatives explores the  history of when a 1st generation Mexican girl and a Black girl meet in South Bay San Diego and become Relatives. We discuss Black and Brown unity, Hip Hop, overcoming trauma, crazy movie type moments navigating life and much more. Black and Brown Unity POR VIDA. New episodes monthly.EPISODE LINKSCommunity ResourcesWomen in the Web3 Space: Inclusive FuturesWTYM LINKSWTYM YouTubeRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order Mental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITWTYM Favorite ProductsSUPPORT VIA OUR SPONSORSWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

This episode of Word To Your Mama was recorded in response to the collective trauma, grief, and anxiety many people are experiencing in this moment, particularly as policies, rhetoric, and decisions from the current U.S. administration are impacting families, communities, and children.Ritzy P is joined by therapist and community healer Araceli Vidales to create space for processing what so many are feeling but struggling to name. Together, they explore how collective stress shows up in the nervous system, how children absorb fear and uncertainty from their environments, and why community care and ancestral wisdom are essential tools during times of instability.The conversation examines generational trauma and generational wisdom, the role of culturally grounded therapy, and the importance of addressing mental health without gaslighting ourselves or our children. Araceli and Ritzy also discuss parenting through difficult conversations, breaking cycles of shame and silence, and finding grounding practices that support resilience rather than avoidance.This episode is not about partisan debate. It is about mental health, emotional regulation, and community healing during a time of widespread uncertainty, and about offering listeners language, tools, and validation for what they are carrying.Key Topics CoveredCollective trauma, grief, and anxietyHow political and social stress impacts the nervous systemChildren’s mental health and emotional absorptionAncestral knowledge as a grounding and therapeutic resourceCommunity healing alongside traditional therapyBreaking generational cycles with intention and awarenessEPISODE LINKSAraceli Vidales IGCultura Wellness TherapyWTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order YouTubeMental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITPodcasting EssentialsWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

Ritzy P has a convo with Brandi Andrews, a Black and Mexican beauty industry expert to explore the deeper layers of skincare, wellness, and representation. With twenty five years of experience, Brandi shares how her journey from a rural upbringing shaped her mission to advocate for melanated skin and build a beauty ecosystem that serves Black and Brown communities.Brandi also introduces Youth Dealer, her skincare line created to support an inclusive, holistic, and culturally aware approach to beauty. Through the lens of Youth Dealer, she explains how skincare can become a sensory, healing, and empowering ritual for people who have often been overlooked by traditional beauty systems.This conversation highlights the emotional and cultural realities within the beauty world. Brandi discusses the trauma carried in beauty and wellness spaces, the lack of representation in skincare education, and the importance of caring for the whole person rather than focusing only on the skin.She also breaks down why intersectionality matters in skincare, how sensory experiences support grounding, and why investing in small businesses led by marginalized founders is essential for the future of the beauty industry.Topics Covered:Youth Dealer and community centered skincareHolistic skincare and whole person wellnessTrauma in beauty and wellness spacesMelanin centered educationIntersectionality in beautyRepresentation and barriers in the skincare industryEntrepreneurship and community investmentCreating safe and inclusive beauty environmentsBuilding a beauty ecosystem for people of colorEPISODE LINKSBrandi AndrewsYouth DealerWTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order YouTubeMental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITPodcasting EssentialsWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

The Nerd Out is Back with Lisa Jenkins and Ritzy P In this episodeWound tech deep dive. Manuka honey dressings, non stick mesh, Hydro Fera Blue foam, burn care, and why advocating for yourself matters.Sanity tools. Morning meditation streaks, nature, mocktails, and community care.What we are watching. The Sopranos, Black Rabbit, The Gilded Age, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Andor chat.What we are reading. Dungeon Crawler Carl, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Alchemist read by Jeremy Irons.The accidental live stream. How we found out in real time and plans to stream the next Nerd Out on purpose.WTYM LINKSWTYM YouTubeRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order Mental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITWTYM Favorite ProductsSUPPORT VIA OUR SPONSORSWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

In this episode of Emerging Tech Journeys series, host Ritzy P sits down with Brian V, founder of Ohnahji U, to discuss his path from Reno, Nevada to Los Angeles and how cultural shifts shaped his mission to educate and empower Black and Brown communities through Web3 and NFTs.They explore what it means to build safe spaces in tech, the challenges of comparison culture, and how community-led innovation can create generational impact.Topics Covered:Journey from Reno to LA and cultural shockExploring identity and communityDiving into Web3 and NFTsFounding Ohnahji USafe spaces and community buildingOvercoming comparison cultureLegacy and future generationsEPISODE LINKSOhnahji UWord To Your Mama Guest Hype song Playlist WTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order YouTubeMental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITPodcasting EssentialsWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

We did it! Episode 200 of Word to Your Mama with Ritzy P. What began in August 2020 as a pandemic project with my son The Supernatural Bear, became a community built on authenticity, storytelling, and taking up space. In this episode - I answer your questions, reflect on milestones, and share what is next. In this episode- The origin story of WTYM in 2020 with homeschool life and the SMB Corner- Podcasters who inspired the journey, from ‪@KevinSmith‬ Hollywood Babylon to Chris Hardwick- A candid note on early episodes and why growth matters- How I set milestones now, and why curation and rest guide the pace- Going inward and trusting myself, and how that shifted my life and work- The power of authenticity and representation, and how community opened new doors- Storytelling lessons you can use today, rooted in truth and real experience- Dream guest reveal, and why it is Kevin Smith- A quick health update on perimenopause and anxiety, plus a resource episode with Dr. Kat Brown- Shout out to a sponsor I actually use, and simple ways to support the show- What is coming next, including Emergent Tech Journeys with Brian Vaden of ‪Ohnahji U, the first HBCU on chain Resources and Mentions Dr. Kat Brown on perimenopause myths episode  Dr. Cat Brown Medical Director of Winona. ...   Sponsor: Who’s Hungry Handmade Sweet and Savory Seasoning and Handmade Jerk Seasoning https://whoshungrycatering.com/collec... Merch: Soy bruja y que and I Am My Ancestors’ Vengeance tees https://www.wordtoyourmama.com/store Newsletter for all things under the Ritzy P umbrella https://www.wordtoyourmama.com/newsle... New Podcast Starter PDF coming soon. A simple 10 to 14 page guide to help you launch with ease.WTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order YouTubeMental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITPodcasting EssentialsWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

What does the future hold for BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQ+ artists in a rapidly shifting cultural and economic landscape?In this powerful annual conversation, Colony Little (arts writer + cultural worker) and Evonne Gallardo (arts consultant + nonprofit leader) return for their fourth update with Ritzy P to dive deep into:The current state of the art world through the lens of community, collaboration, and resistanceHow market dynamics are shifting—and who’s being left out or centeredThe importance of joy, nostalgia, and coping mechanisms as forms of activismWhy quality in art and artistic expression still matters in movementsCultural narratives, history, and support systems for marginalized artistsThis episode is for anyone who believes in liberation through creativity, representation as resistance, and the power of art to reshape our futures.EPISODE LINKSGregory Cajete - Native Science: The Indigenous Mind RisingWTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order YouTubeMental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITPodcasting EssentialsWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]

Word To Your Mama – RELATIVES Episode | Ritzy + Nyysha It’s been a minute, but the RELATIVES is back! In this episode, Ritzy Periwinkle and Nyysha reconnect for a convo full of laughs, real talk, and powerful moments of reflection. In this episode: • What’s bringing us joy right now in the midst of the chaos • What Hillman Tok is and did Nyysha finish her African Herbalism 101 class. • A milestone moment: Nyysha’s son (and Ritzy’s godson!) turns 30 • Ritzy shares the wild truth about discovering she’s been using the wrong legal name for 49 years. How did she even get a passport, license, or social security card?!Relatives, a podcast within a podcast.  Relatives explores the  history of when a 1st generation Mexican girl and a Black girl meet in South Bay San Diego and become Relatives. We discuss Black and Brown unity, Hip Hop, overcoming trauma, crazy movie type moments navigating life and much more. Black and Brown Unity POR VIDA. New episodes monthly.EPISODE LINKSCommunity ResourcesWomen in the Web3 Space: Inclusive FuturesWTYM LINKSWTYM YouTubeRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order Mental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITWTYM Favorite ProductsSUPPORT VIA OUR SPONSORSWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]