
Rapsody reminds us to 'stay in the light'
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Grammy award-winning rapper Rapsody shares how optimism allows her to "stay in the light," the power of learning when to say 'no' and how to create purpose driven art. Also, she shares how her community is pivotal in shaping her pride in black culture, creative flow and living in alignment with her calling.
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@optimistprojectpod // The Optimist Project Podcast
@yarashahidi // Yara Shahidi
@rapsody // Rapsody
@chocolatemommyluv // Keri Salter-Shahidi
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