Safe Spaces for the Soul & Self - Advocacy with Willie Greene & We The Urban

Deeply Well with Devi Brown

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Health & Fitness

5 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Devi Brown engages in a profound conversation with Willie Greene, founder of We The Urban.

We The Urban is a sanctuary for millions of people offering beautiful reminders for the soul; celebrating self-love, and personal growth, and boosting your power daily!

The conversation explores themes of mental health, creativity, and the responsibilities that come with being a voice for the marginalized. Willie shares his journey of founding We The Urban, the challenges of navigating bipolar disorder, and the importance of self-care. The discussion highlights the power of community, the gifts of mental health struggles, and the legacy of Black creators throughout history.

Devi & Willie reflect on the pendulum of social progress, the necessity of standing up for humanity, the balance between darkness and light in life, and the evolution of digital culture towards kindness.

Connect: @DeviBrown @WillieGreene_

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