From Insecure to Activist: Kendrick Sampson on Art as Resistance | The Seeds with Alana Hadid
Why does Kendrick Sampson have beef with Leos? (We get into that… but this conversation goes way deeper.) Actor, activist, and creative force Kendrick Sampson (Insecure, Miss Juneteenth) joins host, Alana Hadid, for a bold and honest conversation about power, identity, and the lies we've been sold about success. He opens up about growing up as a misfit in Texas, the influence of his radical collaborations with Boots Riley, and how spirituality and community shape everything he does — on screen and off. This episode is about building systems that serve people instead of profits, connecting back to nature, and telling stories that actually shift culture.Chapters:00:00 Why does Kendrick hate Leos?00:22 SKIP INTRO02:31 Who is Kendrick Sampson?03:28 Childhood and Being a Misfit09:22 Boots Riley and Creative Collabs13:42 Kendrick’s Seed16:26 Reflections on American Delusion19:27 Family History and Identity29:12 Community30:54 Spirituality and Connection to Nature31:45 Building Power Through Story32:13 Basic Human Needs and Economy32:46 Technology and Systemic Barriers34:07 Understanding True Power40:03 Mental Health and Vulnerability45:53 Speed Round56:25 Knafeh and Final Thoughts*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Dustlight Productions, Watermelon Pictures, or any of their affiliates, employees, officers, or representatives. These companies do not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made during the podcast.Follow the Show: 📸 Instagram: @theseedsfm 🎥 Presented by Watermelon Pictures 🎙️ Produced by Dustlight ProductionsFollow Alana Hadid: IG: @lanzybear TikTok: @alanahadidFollow Kendrick Sampson: IG: @kendrick38Credits:Host – Alana HadidShowrunner & Executive Producer – Misha EucephExecutive Producers – Badie Ali, Hamza AliAssociate Producer – Munir AtallaProducer & Researcher – Sarah MoawadEditor, DP, & Sound Engineer – Mike O’BrienIntro Sequence Director – Mahnoor EucephProduction Designer – Kendra BradaniniArt Assistant – Noor SalimDesign – Alicia TatoneComposer – Andy ClausenIntro Colorist – Chehade BoulosTech – Randy BurgessMarketing – Kristina Ferris & Daniela SapkarSpecial thanks: Lighthouse Studios, Jack Menzies, Gordy Michie, Isabella Calderon, Sammy Strittmatter, Chrissy Maron, Sara Mengesha, Edwin Henry. #TheSeeds #KendrickSampson #AlanaHadid #Masculinity #MentalHealth #SlowLiving #BlackCulture #Palestine #Gaza #Texas #Insecure #HBO #IssaRae #BootsRiley #ImAVirgo #Art #Acting #Activism #Power #Community #Nature #Neighbors #Technology #Isolation #Loneliness #Convenience
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