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It's Personal Podcast
EP. 125 Antonio Michael Downing, Orphan Blue, Black Grandma's & creative freedom
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10 months agoJoin us on this episode of the podcast as we dive deep into the life and experiences of Antonio Michael Downing, author, musician, and speaker. Antonio shares his journey growing up in Toronto and the profound influence his grandmother had on his life and family.
We explore the pressures that people of color face when creating and the challenges of letting go of control when it comes to something you've built and created. Antonio also shares his perspective on life as a bounty of creativity, and the mental health tools he uses to take care of himself.
Tune in to learn more about Antonio's new book "Orphan Blue" and the powerful stories he tells through his work.
Follow Antonio online:
Website: https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/John_Orpheus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnorpheus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.orpheus.3/
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