DEAR AMERICA WITH SHENNELL BARNES-LOMAX
PRODUCED BY FREEDOM STUDIOS
This isn’t your typical podcast. We go beyond surface-level discussions to bring you the stories, insights, and ideas that actually move the needle.
Meet The Production Company
Freedom Studios is a global media company committed to crafting narratives that inspire, inform, and empower. We champion untold stories, celebrate resilience, and illuminate important issues.
Producer
Julia Carias-Linares
Julia Carias-Linares is the CEO of Freedom Studios Inc. and the producer of the feature film Dear America: A Letter to Black Women. A seasoned executive producer and former A+E Networks programming and development executive, she has led acclaimed projects, including Married at First Sight and Perception, which earned 14 festival awards. Julia is also the founder of JCL Staging & Design, where she brings her creative vision to life through coastal, transitional, and minimalist designs that blend style with functionality in real estate spaces across New York City.
Producer
Meiling Macias-Toro
Meiling Macias-Toro is COO of Freedom Studios, Inc. and Executive Producer, also known for producing award-winning campaigns for global brands like AT&T, Heineken, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Procter & Gamble. She has led creative production for TV, digital, and experiential media at top agencies, including Saatchi & Saatchi and Rapp Worldwide. Meiling also is the producer of the feature film Dear America: A Letter from Black Women and produced the TV series Kiki Mobile that aired on fyi and the Off-Broadway award-winning play Frida Kahlo: Long, Live, Life.
Who this show is for
For Voices That Refuse to Be Silenced.
This isn’t your typical podcast. These conversations cut deep—where storytelling meets strategy and truth sparks transformation. This space is for those who crave more than surface talk, whether unpacking systems, sharing lived wisdom, or exploring what it means to lead with purpose.
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WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
“This podcast is soul work. Every episode feels like a mirror and a masterclass—equal parts healing, truth-telling, and strategy. Shennell doesn’t just host conversations; she opens doors to transformation.”
Alicia M.,- Listener & Community Organixer
Share Your Truth!
Because Your Voice Deserves to be Heard
We believe stories heal, disrupt, and build. Whether you've carried your truth in silence or shouted it into the void, this is a space where your story matters.
If you’ve experienced, witnessed, or lived through something the world needs to hear—submit your story. You might be featured on the podcast, in our blog, or across our storytelling platforms.
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What’s the story you’re ready to tell?
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What have you survived, built, or reclaimed?
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What do you wish the world knew?