Ananda Leeke, Go Green BAP Author
"Ananda Leeke, Go Green BAP Author and Life Entrepreneur"

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43 years old
WASHINGTON, Washington DC
United States



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    Ananda Leeke, Go Green BAP Author 's Interests
Generalteaching and learning yoga/meditation/chanting/breathing/chakra tuning, growing, reading, art, music, reiki healing touch, peace, love, light, writing, traveling, walking, the beach, nature, dancing, meditating, serving others, healing, sipping tea at mocha hut, java green, teaism, love cafe or busboys and poets...
Musicalice coltrane, john coltrane, eric roberson, charles mingus, omar in the uk, julie dexter, fertile ground, w.ellington felton, k'alyn, deva premal, miles davis, nina simone, duke ellington, joshua redman, roy hargrove, willie bobo, celia cruz, lea, doria roberts, tim'm west, mr. kuku, j.scales, anthony david, les nubians, india.arie, sol edler, raheem devaugn, wayna, roberta flack, donny hathaway, black notes, aya, amel larrieux,wynton marsalis, eric lewis, common, stevie wonder, mozart, beethoven, vanessa williams, jill scott, queen latifah, janet jackson, keiki matsui, nat king cole, ella fitzgerald, shirley horne, diane krall, neela freelon, sunny sumpter, maritri, vinx, marvin gaye, the temptations, beatles, beach boys, luther vandross, beyonce, tupac, whodini, cannoball adderly, sarah vaughn, dinah washington, al green, minnie ripperton, abdullah ibrahim, jonathan butler, sergio mendes, santana, and so many more
Movieslove jones, why did i get married?, matrix, crouching tiger - hidden dragon, house of daggers, 300, and so many more
Televisiongirlfriends, cane, the practice, cashmere mafia, big shots, brothers and sisters, sex and the city, british tv, cosby show, a different world, living single, alias, carol burnett show ... hey i got rid of my tv in 2004 and watch dvds and internet tv now on my lap top ... i have fallen in love with ugly betty, men in trees, october road, and the game. so i am a bit of a targeted tv junkie....
Booksrumi's poetry, elegant choices/healing choices by marsha sinetar, anger and true love by thich nhat hahn, all about love by bell hooks, shucks ... all of bell hooks' books, in search of our mother's gardens by alice walker, things fall apart by pema chodron, being black by angel kyodo williams, dreaming me by jan willis, opening to spirit by caroline shola arewa, a woman's worth by marianne williamson, yoga sutra by patanjali (version by swami satchidananda), all types of yoga books, and so many more
HeroesGod, all the sages ... my angels, ancestors and healing guides ... myself for getting up every day and moving with and beyond my fears, my parents and brothers, my yoga teachers faith and debra, my great grandmother eunice ann thomas roberts, gandhi, oprah, swami satchidananda, parmahansa yogananda, buddha, kuan yin, oshun, erzulie, oya, yemanja, shango, lakshimi, sarsvati, kali, and so many more

     Ananda Leeke, Go Green BAP Author 's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Chocolate City DC
Body type:5' 1" / Average
Ethnicity:Black / African descent
Religion:Other
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius
Children:Undecided
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:creative vessel for Divine Spirit

   Ananda Leeke, Go Green BAP Author 's Schools
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Graduated: 1991
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: Master of Laws in Securities and Financial Regulation
 

1990 to 1991
Howard University
Washington, DC
Graduated: 1989
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Professional
Major: JD - Law
 

1986 to 1989
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Graduated: 1986
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: French
Clubs: Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
 

1982 to 1986

   Ananda Leeke, Go Green BAP Author 's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist
My intention is to share my healing fiction with whoever is called to receive and read it.
Music - Performance - Vocals
My intention is to share my healing fiction with the musical artists who inspired my creativity , individuals who love their music, and folks who may not be aware of the talent of so many independent artists.
Television - Business - Agent
My intention is to share my healing fiction with any agent, film company, network or production company that would like to turn my healing fiction into healing programs.

   Ananda Leeke, Go Green BAP Author 's Companies
Kiamsha.com, LLC
Washington, DC, US
President and CEO

2000 - current



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Blessings All,

Welcome to the Love's Troubadours Myspace Page. Be sure to visit the official Love's Troubadours web site.

http://www.lovestroubadours.com/

Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One tells the story of Karma Francois, a thirtysomething Oakland-born BoHo B.A.P. (Bohemian Black American Princess) with Louisiana roots and urban debutante flair. Karma represents a new type of Black woman who is a Love Jones cohort, a member of a vibrant population of Black middle class women who are young, remain single, live alone, and continue to accumulate personal, spiritual, and sensual wealth. She is a departure from the video vixens and stoic matriarchs. The way she wears her womanhood as she confronts the effects of her poor life choices and embraces a spiritual journey of healing and love, makes her a 21st century archetype that everyone can relate to.

Art plays a major role in Karma's life. It inspires, consoles, and teaches her. My novel offers you a wonderful opportunity to look at life through Karmas eyes as an art enthusiast and museum curator. Through Karma's eyes, you will learn about exciting artists and photographers from the African Diaspora, Americas (USA and Mexico), Europe, and Japan such as Lois Mailou Jones, Kara Walker, Renee Stout, Yayoi Kusama, Faith Ringgold, Chris Ofili, Ansel Adams, Marion Perkins, Elizabeth Catlett, Francisco Mora, Alexander Calder, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Maria Izquierdo, Jean Michel Basquiat, Andre Derain, Annie Lee, Betye Saar, Alison Saar, Amalia Amaki, Joyce Scott, Lorna Simpson, Constantin Brancusi. Eldzier Cortor, Amedeo Modigliani, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Archibald Motley, Adrian Piper, Hughie Lee Smith, and Charles W. White.

My novel's characters will definitely shake things up in your life! They represent a wide spectrum of beautiful brilliant brown people. Some wear locs, naturals, and processed hairstyles. Whatever way they choose to express their outer selves, I think you will find them incredibly fascinating. Their heritage is rich. You will get to know African American, Afro-Latina, Afro-Thai, Afro-Hindu, Black British, and Afro-Russian folks. Some folks practice yoga, meditation, mantra chanting, Christianity, and Buddhism. Others participate in spoken word events, HIV/AIDS awareness activities, and grassroots healing work to help the African American community overcome homophobia. You will also witness the diversity of loving relationships in the Black community - straight, lesbian, and gay.

Music plays a major role in the novel. You will have a chance to see how the music of Alice Coltrane, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Sting, Deva Premal, India.Arie, Amel Larrieux, Omar, Eric Roberson, Fertile Ground, Julie Dexter, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Les Nubians, Stevie Wonder, Omar Sosa, Susana Baca, and others impact the characters.

The novel takes place primarily in Washington, DC. It features many businesses, organizations, and landmarks in the U Street, Shaw, Adams Morgan, and Dupont Circle neighborhoods such as Mocha Hut, Cake Love, The Islander, St. Augustine Catholic Church, The Women's Collective, 18th and U Street Diner, All Souls Unitarian Church, Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park, 9:30 Club, Metropolitan Baptist Church, and Teaism.

My characters also travel to Chicago, Oakland, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington, DE. Several are members of Black greek letter organizations such as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Other characters are graduates of Morgan State University, Howard University, Bennett College, Xavier University (New Orleans), Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Savannah State University.

Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One was published by iUniverse on August 1, 2007. It is now available ONLINE (only) for $20.95 on Amazon.com, Borders.com, iUniverse.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Target.com, and Booksamillion.com. Barnesandnoble.com is offering a member discount of $18.95.

In response to positive feedback from Love's Troubadours' readers and to honor women who share the life experiences of my main character Karma Francois, I created BAP Living, a social networking site (http://baplivingforbapsandebw.ning.com/) and BAP Living Radio (www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598), a monthly Internet radio show. These Internet media projects celebrate and connect women of African descent who self-identify as Black American Princesses (BAPs) and Educated Black Women (EBW). They also offer BAPs and EBW an opportunity to build an online community that functions as sacred space where they can tell their stories, affirm each other, dream out loud, laugh, learn, and discuss issues of concern.



My 2008 Events Schedule is contained below.

1) July 6, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of BAP Living Radio - The theme is "Exploring the Best of Black Womanhood in Indie Music, Books, and Internet Media" (web sites, social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, radio and television shows, and YouTube videos). Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598.

2) July 9, 2008, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Art Marries Paper Workshop for Breast Cancer Support Group, Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD - (Private Event) - I will facilitate a contemplative practices workshop.

3) July 24, 2008, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Client Spotlight - Book Talk and Signing at TaxConcepts, LLC, 236 Auburn Avenue (in the Atrium conference room), Atlanta, GA - I will discuss my writing journey, read from my novel, and sign books.

4) August 2, 2008, 11am-1pm, Black Women's Arts Festival, That Which Awakens Me Workshop, The Sanctuary, 2737 Cambridge Street, Philadelphia, PA ($15 per person)- I will facilitate a contemplative practices workshop.

5) August 3, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of BAP Living Radio -The theme is "Walking the Path of the Life Entrepreneur." Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598.

6) August 10, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of Go Green Sangha Radio - The theme is "Building Community with Mindfulness and Green Living." Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/21325.

6) August 13, 2008, 7pm-8pm, Book Talk and Signing at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Public Library, Program Room of the Washingtoniana Division, 901 G Street, NW, Washington, DC - I will read excerpts from my novel and sign books.

7) September 7, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of BAP Living Radio - The theme is "Cultivating Daily Life Practices With Spirituality, Yoga, Meditation, Reiki Healing Touch, Massage, and Essential Oils." Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598.

8) September 14, 2008,7pm-8:30pm, Host of Go Green Sangha Radio - Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/21325.

9) October 5, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of BAP Living Radio - The theme is "Dealing with Race and Gender in the Workplace." Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598.

10) October 12, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of Go Green Sangha Radio - Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/21325.

11) November 2, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of BAP Living Radio - The theme is "Community Service: We Are the One We Have Been Waiting For." Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598.

12) November 9, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of Go Green Sangha Radio - Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/21325.

13) December 7, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of BAP Living Radio - The theme is "Preparing for 2009." Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/18598.

14) December 14, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm, Host of Go Green Sangha Radio - Visit www.talkshoe.com/tc/21325.



If you would like to invite me to give an author interview, do a book reading/signing, facilitate a workshop, serve as a creativity coach, participate in a panel discussion, and/or speak at a meeting or conference, please send an email to info@lovestroubadours.com.

Check out the very first Love's Troubadours YouTube video entitled "A Walking Tour of Love's Troubadours" below. Click on the screen. My brother and fellow Howardite, Matthew J. Leeke, President and CEO of MAJIK Productions, Inc., directed, produced, and edited the video. It features me giving viewers a walking tour of places featured in my novel. Washington, DC's historic U Street neighborhood is featured. Viewers will also have a chance to see the actual artwork that I created for the book cover. I end the video with a book reading from one of the novel's final chapters.









You can find me online at:

http://www.lovestroubadours.com/

and

info@lovestroubadours.com

Thank you for stopping by my page.

Be love, love light,and live as the spirit of life.

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke



NOTE: The slogans "Love's Troubadours"; "Be love, love light, and live as the spirit of life"; "YOGA is Your Opportunity to Graciously Accept yourself"; "Honey I'm OM"; "OM on My Mind"; "that which awakens me"; "go Green Sangha"; "BAP Living"; and "Black American Princess...BAP Being At Peace" are trademarks of Kiamsha.com, LLC.



PS: If you dig yoga, the main character is also a registered yoga teacher. So am I in real life. kg yoga life practice is my yoga and reiki healing touch business. To learn more about my services and free yoga events in DC, visit http://kgyoga.blogspot.com/.



Who I'd like to meet:
all groovy people who intend to spread love mentalism (love+love-hate=love - from the liner notes of stevie wonder's 1976 classic songs in the key of life) by being love, loving light, and living as the spirit of life ....



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Jul 3 2008 1:30 PM

Have a safe and happy 4th july...peacefireworks
~Phantysii~





Jul 3 2008 11:47 AM

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Jul 3 2008 9:17 AM

Hey Cuz, it's been waaay to long... I think Kevin and I are going to plan a visit down to DC one long weekend, we'll have to have dinner to catch up! Give my love to the rest of the Leeke clan!
SHU-YOGA





Jul 2 2008 2:11 PM

Thank you Ananda,

I would love to participate. I sent an email to the BAP site. Love the site by the way. I'm very proud of you.

Nadia
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Jun 29 2008 1:23 PM

Thanks SIS! Miss you!
Alan





Jun 28 2008 9:11 PM

Hey, lady! Thanks for the feed back on the poems! From your blogs, I see that everything is going great for you :) Keep grinding!
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Jun 25 2008 8:45 PM

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Jun 25 2008 7:35 PM

Ananda, thanks for the add. I love your vibe.

Namaste
MAKARIOI





Jun 23 2008 2:10 PM

I AM MAKARIOI AND I'M NOT HERE JUST TO SELL MUSIC, I'M HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.. JOIN ME IN MY QUEST IN MAKING A CHANGE. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MY MUSIC. HOPE TO TALK TO YA SOON!!
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Jun 21 2008 1:47 PM

Hi Ananda - nice to hear from you and thanks for the invitation!
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Jun 19 2008 11:51 PM

Much love and appreciation for the addition-love, Ananda...come by so we can get familiar at your leisure, okay :0)...?
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Jun 17 2008 7:35 AM

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Jun 16 2008 7:32 PM

Thank you for the kind words,
I love what you up to in DC. Keep it up!
Love and blessings

Nadia