BLAC Re-Membering Podcast

Filtering Out the Noise: Finding Your Voice and Community with Nikita Burks-Hale

Black Appalachian Coalition Season 1

In this episode BLAC's podcast producer, Nikita Burks-Hale shares her journey with BLAC and as a podcast alignment coach. Nikita's insights into the concept of self-healing, her involvement with the Black Appalachian Coalition, and her recent Podcast Disruptor Award offer valuable perspectives on personal growth, podcasting, and creative expression. The episode offers an inspiring perspective on disruptorship, community engagement, and the power of creative practices in fostering personal and collective healing. 


My special guest is Nikita Burks-Hale

Nikita Burks-Hale, the CEO and head creative at Headphones and Crayons, is a podcast alignment coach known for her exceptional ability to support creatives, podcasters, and entrepreneurs in creating and launching podcasts that are in alignment without compromising their authenticity. As a coloring practitioner, Nikita integrates the art of coloring into her work, promoting connection, community building, dialogue, and healing. Her expertise lies in crafting a podcasting experience that centers around intentional conversations while engaging in the therapeutic practice of coloring. With a strong focus on creativity and wellness, Nikita brings a unique perspective to the entrepreneurial and podcasting space, utilizing her skills to create meaningful and impactful content.

The mission of the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) is to build a multi-state campaign that amplifies black voices, dismantles the colonized narrative of Appalachia, and uses story-based strategies and solutions that center the voices and lived experiences of Black Appalachians.

For more stories and information about The Black Appalachian Coalition please visit www.blackappalachiancoalition.org.