S28E12: The Zombie Apocolypse Is Not So Far Away with Jenna Chrisphonte

Lady, as we head into what is hopefully a quiet, restful holiday season why don’t you swap out your phone for a riveting new book that offers an escape into a world where zombies offer a glimpse into the power and beauty that resides in the Haitian culture.

Jenna Chrisphonte, a New York-based author and playwright, invites readers on a journey where zombies and voodoo offer a historical perspective of the strength and resilience of Haiti. Talc: A Hatian Zombie Story is a resonant and timely look into how multifaceted revolutionary spirits are and why these stories are important in the Black diaspora.

The current regime is trying to assert an oppressive and authoritarian hand in America to quell  any desire for an uprising and they are banking on its citizens to be too tired, too scared, and too poor to fight back. Jenna’s work offers a perspective on how the tapestry of unique cultural experiences can weave together to create a resistance stronger than any dark force can conquer.

Jenna discusses how her Haitian upbringing allowed her to gather lessons from her people that can be of use during this time of radical restructuring of our democracy. But, if all of that feels heavy just allow Jenna’s strong prose and attention to her craft whisk you away to world where zombies roam. By the end, you may begin to think that they already walk amongst us. What do we mean by that? Tune in!

Quote of the Day:

“Theater is the ground where the healing of this nation can begin to take place.”

– Jenna Chrisphonte

Goal Mapping Starter Guide

Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Where to find Jenna Chrisphonte:

Website: Jenna Chrisphonte

Book: Talc: A Haitian Zombie Story

LinkedIn: Jenna Chrisphonte

Instagram: @talcahaitianzombiestory

Facebook: Talc: A Haitian Zombie Story

Resources:

Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice

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Melanin and Mental Health

Therapy for Black Girls 

Psychology Today

Therapy for QPOC

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