Own Your Image — Technocolonialism, AI Beauty & Sensory Sovereignty

What happens when the mirror doesn't reflect you — and the machine doesn't see you?

In this episode, Dr. Stacey Denise is joined by cultural theorist and AI ethicist Dr. Monique Akassi to interrogate how artificial intelligence replicates colonial hierarchies — erasing Black presence, distorting beauty, and regulating identity through code. From AI-generated avatars to healthcare misdiagnoses and biased training data, this conversation exposes the emotional violence of technocolonialism and what it means to reclaim sensory sovereignty in digital spaces.

Black women are being both misread and misrendered by machine learning. This episode is about owning your image on your own terms.

What You'll Discover:

Why AI erasure is a new form of digital violence
How beauty filters encode racial and gender bias
The myth of neutrality in colorblind algorithms
Why building tech with Afrocentric design is urgent
The role of sensory ritual in reclaiming visibility
How Color Reset™ reframes identity as emotional healing

This Episode Is For You If:

You feel unseen or misrepresented by technology or media
You're experiencing identity burnout from code-switching or cultural flattening
You're navigating the intersection of race, gender, tech, and your nervous system
You're ready to rebuild your reflection through truth, not algorithms

Guest:

Dr. Monique Akassi — cultural theorist and AI ethicist exploring technocolonialism and Afrocentric design

Your Next Step:

Take the free Color Archetype Quiz to begin reclaiming your sensory identity →
https://quiz.drstaceydenise.com/color-archetype-start-here

Ready to work with Dr. Stacey directly? Book a Reset Foundations Consultation →
drstaceydenise.com/reset-foundations-consult

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. The information shared does not constitute medical advice and does
not establish a physician-patient relationship. Dr. Stacey Denise is a licensed physician but is not YOUR physician unless you are an active patient of SDM Medical PLLC. Individual results vary. The practices discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.