Quantum Theory

12/17/2023

Qeci’yew’yew to for having us and everyone who came through to support! 🙏🏽 We had such an amazing time creating community.

12/08/2023

Episode 89: Making Magic in the Space

12/08/2023

Episode 88: Sharing, Sharing, Sharing

11/20/2023

Episode 86 is out now!

Co-hosts Kellen and Mikailah snuggle in for a cozy autumnal chat.
Join them as they discuss wild moments sandwiched between a Snotty Nose Rez
Kids performance and the premiere of Killers of the Flower Moon. As always, the duo encourages you all to TAKE CARE OF YOUR PERSONAL WELLBEING.

11/17/2023

‘oymita’áptit wax páaxat (Episode 85) • We’re backkkkk! 🔥

Please enjoy this episode resurfacing from the Quantum Theory vaults. Co-hosts Kellen and Mikailah come together moments before August of 2023 to check in with one another.  Join them as they dive deep into the power of healing, taking time to move away from cycles based in suffering.

Also, the two go over past QTP episodes to check out, highlighting some key interviews that immediately come to mind.

As always, the duo encourages you all to TAKE CARE OF YOUR PERSONAL WELLBEING.

07/08/2023

'oymita'áptit wax̣ lepít, Eighty-two: Juneteenth to July 4 🌟

Co-hosts Kellen and Mikailah welcome the month of July with a round of laughs. Join them as they discuss their travels over the past few weeks, the wonders of celebrating Juneteenth and Pride, as well as the ever-present challenge to maintain one’s health.

As always, the duo encourages you all to TAKE CARE OF YOUR PERSONAL WELLBEING.

02/13/2023

Ep. 69 is live! And we’re interviewing . 🙌🏽 We discuss Qacung’s familial background and explore a bit of his current work in language and art practices.

Qacung is an Alaskan performing artist, a culture-bearer, art and culture educator, and advocate for equity and inclusion. He is a global citizen whose Yup’ik roots guide his leadership and artistic vision. Early on in his nearly 30-year career, he realized his passion to teach the beautiful songs and dances of his culture.

Much of Qacung’s work is inspired by a quote by author Vine Deloria, “Being born Native is like being born into politics.” As an Alaska Native, he is passionate about his responsibility to fight for his traditions and heritage. In addition to his music and dance performances, he also teaches and perpetuates the Alaska Native traditions and is an advocate for equity and inclusion in the arts and culture industry.

02/05/2023

Now live‼️ Ep. 68 with special guest

Ashton Pemapanik Dunkley is a Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Jamaican model and Ph.D. candidate from the University of Minnesota's American Studies Department. Her people are from the Nanticoke and Lenape nations of so-called Delaware and New Jersey (more accurately, Lenapehoking) & the island of Jamaica.

She considers herself an Afro-Indigenous Feminist, often thinking about the intimate and embodied connections between Black, Native, and Black-Native peoples (especially her grandmothers).

Tune in now on Spotify or Apple Podcast.

01/27/2023

Thank you Gustavo! 💬

Tune in to our latest episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

01/26/2023

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01/24/2023

We love our listeners! 🙌🏽

01/15/2023

Ep. 66 is now live! 🗣 We had the privilege of interviewing Poodeezy, and it’s a show you don’t want to miss. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Poodeezy aka Trap Native is an artist out of San Diego, Ca and a member of the Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay Nation.

With laid back raps and chill tones Poodeezy showcases versatility on every track. Often touching upon life on the reservation along with the struggles and perks that come with it, Poodeezy’s music is a direct representation of what he calls a “Trap Native”

Being born and residing in Bakersfield Ca up until the age of 10 Poodeezy has been exposed to both street and Rez living. This is what contributes to the raw street sound of his music.

Poodeezy has been on 4 North American tours and is a Native American music award winner. He has also collaborated with many other artists including Nipsey Hussle, j Diggs, Riff Raff and more.

01/09/2023

It’s up to us to take control of our narrative. This is one of the many gems dropped on Episode 65 of 🎙

Listen to the most recent episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

01/07/2023

We kicked off our first episode of the year with Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere ✨Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

A trailblazer in her own right, Ahsaki is the Founder/CEO of Ah-Shi Beauty, the first Native American owned and operated luxury skincare and cosmetics brand in the United States.

As the face of the brand, she is pushing the narrative to show the world that indigenous African descendants are here, and their beauty will be recognized and respected. Ah-Shi Beauty brings the much-needed positive change to the beauty industry.

11/11/2021

For episode 21, we got to link up with the incredible Amber Starks, also known as, Melanin Mvskoke. Join the three of us as we discuss perspectives on growing up, engaging in culture, and sharing hopes for the future.

Be sure to check out www.Instagram.com/melaninmvskoke for many more powerful affirmations of Black Liberation and Indigenous Sovereignty! ✊🏾✊🏾

You can listen to this episode on all podcast platforms, as well as on our website: www.quantumtheorypod.com

08/12/2021

Episode Eleven of Quantum Theory is now available. Click the link below to access the show directly on our website.

https://quantumtheorypod.com/podcast/puutimt-wax-̣naaqc-eleven-compilation-one/

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08/12/2021

Episode Ten of our show has come across some technical challenges. We are working with Apple Podcasts to get it figured out. However, you can listen to the show on our website as well as ohter podcast providers. Thanks for the support!

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08/03/2021

Have y’all listened to episode 9 yet? If not, you’re missing out! Lock in as we speak with our special guest Amil Mitchell. ✨

We discuss the dynamics of our upbringings, touch on Amil’s experiences of attending a HBCU, and so much more!

07/20/2021

Have you listed to our most recent episode yet? 💁🏽‍♀️ Tune in as we talk about the challenges and successes of hair along with other current topics.

07/04/2021

Tap in as we explore Media & Misrepresentation of Black and Indigenous cultures on Episode 3. 🎞

07/03/2021

New episode available now! 🔥 Tap in as we speak with Mic Capes on music, community, entrepreneurship, and more!

Mic Capes is a prolific hip hop artist from Portland, OR that represents the North Portland neighborhood, St.Johns. Capes is known for his authenticity, vivid story telling ability, raw lyricism, versatility of styles and deliveries, and thought provoking social commentary as key components of his music while at the same time making music you can bounce to.

06/24/2021

🗣 Tap in as we speak with our next guest Tai Simpson in our fourth episode! Available now on all platforms.

"The Storyteller" is Tai Simpson's name in the Indigenous language of the Nez Perce Tribe. Tai studied Sociology and Political Philosophy at Boise State University. In the community, she serves as an organizer for the Indigenous Idaho Alliance and works as a Social Change Advocate with the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. As an antiracism activist and community leader, she uses contemporary and traditional Indigenous storytelling to champion radical inclusion, equity, and liberation.

06/09/2021

Episode 2 is now available online! (Link in bio) Tap in as we speak with Winter Hayes spotlighting her journey forward. You don’t want to miss this!

Winter is a Nimiipuu tribal member and recent law school graduate from the University of Idaho. She talks identity, goals, her next step of being an attorney for native peoples, and more!

Available at quantumtheorypod.com along with Apple and Spotify.

06/09/2021

Episode two will be available on Wednesday 6/9 @ 11am Pacific. You can listen on www.quantumtheorypod.com as well as on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

06/07/2021

If there's one thing we are learning, it's that you often times have to dive into these uncomfortable conversations head-on. We work to be respectful and honest with our discussions. And through that work, we hope to strengthen systems of healing and change for ourselves and others moving forward.

06/06/2021

Come check out our website. You can learn a little bit more about the podcast and even sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on the latest Quantum Theory news.

06/05/2021

Our first episode is now available on these two platforms! Check out the discussion and let us know what you think.

To help you find the show, check out either link below.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bhb6qIwJC2V3rjrksCcuh?si=WChOhHWER12jRGOB-9jHBw

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-theory/id1570942766

06/03/2021

🎵So no one told you life was gonna be this way 👏🏾👏🏽👏🏿👏🏾🎵

Check out this extended preview of co-hosts Kellen and Mikailah discussing the that aired recently. In our talk, we ponder just exactly WHO the Friends franchise is meant for. 🎵I’ll be there for WHO(m)?!🎵🤔🤨

By the absolute lack of diversity and representation within the series itself, we’re left wondering whether it’s at all meant for us as Black and Native people.

Do YOU watch and did you see the Reunion?
Let us know your thoughts below.

06/01/2021

These words don't need a caption really. The thing we keep coming back to is HOW-- How many others feel similarly? How can we help others to process these experiences? How can we avoid these experiences altogether?

05/30/2021

Spirituality and religion were huge topics that we took on as a team in our very early discussions. And as you can assume, it isn’t hard for a conversation like this to dive deep in a short amount of time. We’re looking forward to sharing the full context of this discussion soon!