Whenever you see a book or popular documentary on minimalism, there is usually a white face behind it. Minimalism has almost become synonymous with whiteness (literally and figuratively) in our culture. Today we talk with Christine Platt the @afrominimalist about how to reclaim minimalism in the Black community and ultimately live more with less. Christine’s most recent book, The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living With Less, is a radical re-envisioning of minimalism that focuses on authenticity over aesthetics. In This Episode We’ll Cover: How to get to the root of your overconsumption Why minimalism should center authenticity over aesthetics How to practice minimalism without making it a full-time job Can you shop on Amazon and still be a minimalist? How spending habits are a reflection of how we were raised & MORE 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Rate Review Support our sponsors using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes here: https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com/hookup/ HOOKUP Codes: Soundtrack your summer with the Sonos Move at Sonos.com Apply right now at Aspiration.com/FOODHEAVEN to go carbon neutral effortlessly and earn a three-hundred-dollar bonus Go to GoGnarly.com and use promo code FOODHEAVEN to get 15% off your entire purchase For our resources and show notes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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