{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Build a Family Business and Reclaim Love - Episode 52","description":"Nia & Ness are a Black, out-lesbian couple and performance-art duo whose work serves as a visual-auditory diary of their daily lives. They believe that it\u2019s necessary for their specific stories, as Black lesbians, to be shared, and it is their responsibility to share them. Since officially starting their company in 2016, their work and love have transformed into something greater than their initially dreamed of art and lives.They\u2019ve toured two evening-length pieces, given speeches about their activism, and shared their love at universities, colleges, conferences, festivals, churches, parks, bars, and homes nationwide. They have been featured on multiple radio shows, TV, and written news outlets. Taking their work beyond performances, they\u2019ve recently launched their podcast, Reclaiming Love with Nia & Ness on Spotify, iTunes, and iHeartRadio. Nia & Ness are currently based in Rosendale, New York. Follow their journey on social media @niaandness and visit their website at www.niaandness.com.  [00:01 \u2013 02:21] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Nia & Ness [02:22 \u2013 03:00] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs Today\u2019s spotlight is Farrells Daughter, a digital consulting company. Check them out and avail their free 30-minute consultation at https:\/\/www.farrellsdaughter.com\/  [03:01 \u2013 03:48] Wellness Tip of the Week Dip your hand in some soil. Get out there and try to get on your green thumb, or if you have a brown thumb, get a cactus or succulent. [03:49 \u2013 12:04] Introductions Nia & Ness introduces themselves They talk about their backgrounds How the two of them met   [12:05 \u2013 25:35] The Performance Art-Duo Nia & Ness shares the story behind their company Producing and performing their own dance-poetry pieces that express the story of their lives as a Black, out-lesbian couple living and loving in New York. They talk about the people that make their lives incredible They discuss the pros and cons of working with your other half [25:36 \u2013 32:10] Reclaiming Love We talk about their podcast Reclaiming Love with Nia & Ness What inspired them to start their podcast Nia & Ness talks about the transition in their work because of the pandemic  How you can support them. Links below [32:11 \u2013 37:36] Black, Out-Lesbian Couple Living and Loving in New York Being open about their relationship with the public  Be true and authentic  The challenges [37:37 \u2013 42:17] The Manifestation Segment Nia & Ness talk about where they see themselves in the next 5 years Follow and support Nia & Ness. Links below.   Tweetable Quotes: \u201cI feel like I found not only my life partner in a romantic self-sense\u2026I felt I found my life partner artistically too.\u201d - Nia \u201cI would say, probably the thing to focus on the most would be the emotional aspect of the relationship.\u201d \u2013 Ness on working with your partner   You can support Nia & Ness through https:\/\/www.niaandness.com\/. You can also follow them on Instagram and other social media platforms: @niaandness   Learn more about Evolve Benton at https:\/\/www.evolvebenton.com\/  Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at https:\/\/www.boimeetswellness.com\/ Follow us on Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boimeetswellness\/ Follow us on Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BOIMEETSWELLNESS\/ Follow us on Twitter https:\/\/twitter.com\/thebmwpodcast Check out our new merch store https:\/\/www.boigearstore.com\/ Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com ","author_name":"BOI MEETS WELLNESS","author_url":"https:\/\/www.boimeetswellness.com\/","html":"