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Oddkin Unite gathers unlikely people together (&ldquo;oddkin&rdquo;) to share original art, food, and guided discussion. &quot;Oddkin&quot; is a term coined by Professor Donna Haraway who writes: &quot;Staying with the trouble requires making oddkin; that is, we require each other in unexpected collaborations and combinations.&quot; At Kinship Plot, we believe in the power of art and food to facilitate joyful encounters and resonance across differences. We believe in the power of the table, a place of mutuality which beckons us to receive others&#39; stories and presence. We hope that participants of Oddkin Unite will be provoked to imagine and improvise generative and just ways to connect across differences in their own neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. This gathering is open for ages 14+. The evening will involve sharing a delicious meal, encountering original art commissioned and created specifically for this gathering, and engaging in guided conversation around the theme. About the featured creativesARSENA (Artist) //&nbsp;Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Charlotte, NC, ARSENA&rsquo;s musical roots run deep. Her father, lead vocalist behind &ldquo;Dance to the Drummers Beat (1978)&rdquo;&mdash;sampled by icons like Michael Jackson and N.W.A.&mdash;not only shaped R&amp;B legends like Monica but also influenced ARSENA&rsquo;s artistic evolution. As an independent artist, ARSENA has toured internationally, earned an endorsement from Breedlove Guitars, and received a standing ovation from Michael Jordan. Her latest release, Somewhere (March 2026), is the 1st single for up and coming 4th studio album, &quot;A Soft Place To Land&quot;. This follows her third album, Metamorphosis: The Evolution of Arsena (2023), which highlights her signature introspection, and her holiday single, Santa Can You, featured on WCCB TV. Currently pursuing her M.A. in Music Business at Berklee College of Music, ARSENA continues to perform, record, and champion independent artists. Through her award-winning company, Dear Soul Music Co., she provides artist development and resources to empower the independent music community. <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.arsenamusic.com/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.arsenamusic.com</a> Aliyah Wilson (Chef) //&nbsp;I&#39;m Aliyah Wilson, a chef, and food entrepreneur based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over a decade of experience in professional kitchens, and some non conventional cooking spaces, I&#39;ve built my career around creating memorable food experiences and making people feel withintentionally crafted food! I am a 2016 graduate of Johnson &amp; Wales University in uptown Charlotte, holding an AS in Culinary Arts and a BA in Foodservice business management.&nbsp; Since living in Charlotte following graduation, I&#39;ve made meaningful connections with local Charlotte entrepreneurs and got to experience food in many different service variations, through hands-on work. Before launching my business in October 2024, I spent 6 years managing kitchen operations in a private educational setting, providing fresh, engaging meals to preschool aged children. My culinary skill was sharpened by participating in several yearly tournaments in Georgia at Augusta National Golf Club at Berckman&rsquo;s Place Pavilion restaurant on the grounds. Through the influence of family life with my fiancee who is Mexican-American, nearly 2 years ago, we created Soulpe Afro-Mex Catering; where we focus on bold flavors and allowing ingredients with heavy cultural influences to have a conversation on one plate.This style creates a unique eating experience of the cultural comfort foods of traditional Mexican cuisine, and deep-rooted southern staples. When I&#39;m not planning menus or catering events, I&#39;m participating in running races, reading a good book, or enjoying nature! It is my passion and mission to serve others food made with feeling, that they will remember and bring them a little closer to joy! IG: @soulpeafromexcatering Ranika Chaney (Facilitator)&nbsp;// Ranika is a Louisiana native and graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, where she earned her degree in Communications&mdash;Broadcast Journalism and Sociology. She is a certified Mental Health Coach and speaker for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau. As the founder of RanikaSpeaks, LLC., Ranika specializes in facilitating impactful events, panels, and discussions that foster connection, collaboration, and actionable outcomes. Affectionately known as the &ldquo;conversation curator&rdquo;, she uses her platform to create purpose-driven experiences that leave a lasting impact. Her inspiring journey&mdash;leaving a difficult marriage as a stay-at-home mom homeschooling five amazing children, eventually transitioning into tech, and building her own business after appearing on the Anthony O&rsquo;Neal show&mdash;inspires much of her keynote speaking. Grounded in faith, she is committed to empowering others with love and hope, creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. IG: @ranikaspeaks

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Oddkin Unite gathers unlikely people together (“oddkin”) to share original art, food, and guided discussion. "Oddkin" is a term coined by Professor Donna Haraway who writes: "Staying with the trouble requires making oddkin; that is, we require each other in unexpected collaborations and combinations." At Kinship Plot, we believe in the power of art and food to facilitate joyful encounters and resonance across differences. We believe in the power of the table, a place of mutuality which beckons us to receive others' stories and presence. We hope that participants of Oddkin Unite will be provoked to imagine and improvise generative and just ways to connect across differences in their own neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities. This gathering is open for ages 14+. The evening will involve sharing a delicious meal, encountering original art commissioned and created specifically for this gathering, and engaging in guided conversation around the theme. About the featured creativesARSENA (Artist) // Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Charlotte, NC, ARSENA’s musical roots run deep. Her father, lead vocalist behind “Dance to the Drummers Beat (1978)”—sampled by icons like Michael Jackson and N.W.A.—not only shaped R&amp;B legends like Monica but also influenced ARSENA’s artistic evolution. As an independent artist, ARSENA has toured internationally, earned an endorsement from Breedlove Guitars, and received a standing ovation from Michael Jordan. Her latest release, Somewhere (March 2026), is the 1st single for up and coming 4th studio album, "A Soft Place To Land". This follows her third album, Metamorphosis: The Evolution of Arsena (2023), which highlights her signature introspection, and her holiday single, Santa Can You, featured on WCCB TV. Currently pursuing her M.A. in Music Business at Berklee College of Music, ARSENA continues to perform, record, and champion independent artists. Through her award-winning company, Dear Soul Music Co., she provides artist development and resources to empower the independent music community. <a href="http://www.arsenamusic.com/" target="_blank">www.arsenamusic.com</a> Aliyah Wilson (Chef) // I'm Aliyah Wilson, a chef, and food entrepreneur based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over a decade of experience in professional kitchens, and some non conventional cooking spaces, I've built my career around creating memorable food experiences and making people feel withintentionally crafted food! I am a 2016 graduate of Johnson &amp; Wales University in uptown Charlotte, holding an AS in Culinary Arts and a BA in Foodservice business management.  Since living in Charlotte following graduation, I've made meaningful connections with local Charlotte entrepreneurs and got to experience food in many different service variations, through hands-on work. Before launching my business in October 2024, I spent 6 years managing kitchen operations in a private educational setting, providing fresh, engaging meals to preschool aged children. My culinary skill was sharpened by participating in several yearly tournaments in Georgia at Augusta National Golf Club at Berckman’s Place Pavilion restaurant on the grounds. Through the influence of family life with my fiancee who is Mexican-American, nearly 2 years ago, we created Soulpe Afro-Mex Catering; where we focus on bold flavors and allowing ingredients with heavy cultural influences to have a conversation on one plate.This style creates a unique eating experience of the cultural comfort foods of traditional Mexican cuisine, and deep-rooted southern staples. When I'm not planning menus or catering events, I'm participating in running races, reading a good book, or enjoying nature! It is my passion and mission to serve others food made with feeling, that they will remember and bring them a little closer to joy! IG: @soulpeafromexcatering Ranika Chaney (Facilitator) // Ranika is a Louisiana native and graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, where she earned her degree in Communications—Broadcast Journalism and Sociology. She is a certified Mental Health Coach and speaker for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau. As the founder of RanikaSpeaks, LLC., Ranika specializes in facilitating impactful events, panels, and discussions that foster connection, collaboration, and actionable outcomes. Affectionately known as the “conversation curator”, she uses her platform to create purpose-driven experiences that leave a lasting impact. Her inspiring journey—leaving a difficult marriage as a stay-at-home mom homeschooling five amazing children, eventually transitioning into tech, and building her own business after appearing on the Anthony O’Neal show—inspires much of her keynote speaking. Grounded in faith, she is committed to empowering others with love and hope, creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. IG: @ranikaspeaks

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