On the Redbud Hyphen podcast, Redbud President Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young hosts conversations with writers, agents, editors and publishers about the intersection of culture, faith and writing. We hope you enjoy listening in on these conversations and learning alongside us.
In this episode, host Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young welcomes Chanté Griffin, who is a a California-based journalist and natural hair advocate whose work centers on race, culture, and faith. She is the author of numerous books, including "Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Space Between Us," which received a 2025 NAACP Image Award Nomination for Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional.
In this conversation, they discuss:
Chanté’s season of life as an author, creative and writing mentor
The inspiration behind Chanté’s book, “Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself”
Collaboration with the Holy Spirit for a writing project
What it looks like to write, launch and nurture a book
The delight of attending the NAACP awards
The power of community in nourishing a writer’s soul
What fellowships, grants, and other opportunities are available for creatives
Share in the comments any takeaways or highlights from this episode or questions about the guild.
More about Chanté
Chanté is a former contributor to The Root, The Washington Post, and L.A. Weekly. She co-leads Spirit & Scribe, an online workshop that explores the intersection of writing craft and spiritual formation. Connect with her via Substack. Follow her on Instagram or visit her web site. Consider signing up for her “Show Me The Money Grants Course.” For some good laughs and inspiration, check out Chanté’s comedy account.
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Keeping your butt in the chair gets words on the page, but little to no movement for hours on end can have a negative impact on your body. Neck and shoulder tension, tight hips, back pain, shallow breathing, and a stressed nervous system don't feel good, but they can also restrict your creativity from moving freely. Get your flow back! Join Michelle Stiffler for breathwork and somatic exercises designed to integrate you - body, mind, and spirit. This webinar is FREE for Redbud members. No need to register - just join via the Zoom link shared in our Facebook group. Invite your friends! Non-members can register via Eventbrite here. The cost is $15 and proceeds go to support our Redbud Women of Color Mentoring Program.
About our presenter
Michelle Stiffler is a trauma-informed somatic coach, somatic EMDR practitioner, yoga and barre instructor, and personal trainer. Blending these body-based approaches, she's created Sincerity Method, a wellness modality that integrates body, mind, and spirit. In addition to her wellness work, Michelle is a speaker and podcast co-host for the Arizona Trauma-informed Faith Coalition, and the writer of One More Truth on Substack. Michelle is a desert dweller who's passionate about early morning prayer, sunrises, baking, and quality time with her husband, four kids, sons in law, and two grandsons.
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