The Shape of Water with Natascha Dea Burdeinei
Here we examine the finer and messier parts of humanity. If not now—while we are in a pandemic, nearer to a World War than we’ve been in my lifetime, grieving the loss of family and friends, facing a denial of fundamental human rights for half our population, and worrying about the state of our governments—then when? I hope the work and people presented here will, at the very least, inspire you.
What is the shape of water? It is us.
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About Natascha Dea Burdeinei
Natascha Dea Burdeinei (she/her and pronounced NUH-TAH-shuh DAY Burr-DEE-knee) is a writer, producer, and reparational genealogist examining the privileges and responsibilities that arise from legacy and ancestral understanding as a tool in healing trauma and advancing racial equity.
Natascha is an Executive Producer of After the Deluge, a short film written by Pulitzer, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley; and the Creator and Host of the forthcoming podcast & online magazine The Threads That Connect Us, produced by Radio Free Rhinecliff and FortyTwo Women — coming to your favorite podcast platform in early 2024. She is writing a book about Prince.
Her book, Conversations To Have With Your Loved Ones (Dea Matrona Books) is available for preorder and will be on sale at your favorite bookseller on March 5th, 2024.
You will find Natascha at nataschadeaburdeinei.com and on Instagram and Facebook.
