Minimalism in Black ft. Yolanda Acree
Breaking down the black minimalist experience with Yolanda Acree of BlackMinimalists.net
Show notes:
How do you define minimalism? 1:41
The origins of BlackMinimalists.net 2:15
The lack of black folks in the mainstream minimalist movement (The Minimalists, Joshua Becker, Project 333) 2:40
Minimalism as a tool for liberation 3:40
Freeing ourselves as a community 5:04
The tension of being black and wanting less 6:58
(Why should we give up our lifestyle when we've worked so hard to get here?)
Is minimalism for white people? 9:20
Are we glamorizing poverty? 11:03
Yolanda’s journey to minimalism 13:17
Words of wisdom on becoming a minimalist 16:19
Learning to say no 17:37
The future of BlackMinimalists.net 18:56
Being the minimalist in the family 20:06
What’s next for Black Minimalists and how you can get involved 21:36
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