Episode Notes

• How we know each other & Dr. Elizabeth Baquet’s DO Personal & profession background
  • St. Augustine (“St. Aug”) High school – New Orleans
  • Full  COVID Series Links:
  • • Episode 1: Dr. Sabrina Bent, MD; Episode 2: Leslie Saucier Arceneaux,MPH; Episode 3: Dr. Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE; Episode 4: Dr. Nicole Creppel;Episode 5: Dr Maurice Sholas, MD,PhD

• What is an Ob-Gyn and what attracted her to that specialty
  • Favorite & least favorite part of the job
• Black Maternity Health article
• Postpartum Mood Disorder: What New Moms Need to Know

Intro

• Welcome to the podcast
• Brief intro: who is Alicia Partee & How we know each other

https://maranathacc.com/

https://www.authentigrate.com/

Main Interview

• A bit about Alicia’s background
• Authentigrate - tells us about the book
• How you balance it all: writer, ministry, wife, yourself etc; Tips for others

Outro

• Upcoming events/ where to buy the book

REGISTER: Authentigrate Master Class & Book Launch - June 25th

Alicia's Book: Authentigrate on Amazon

• Alicia’s Social media & website etc.-
  • Authentigrate on Instagram
  • Email Alicia Partee
  • Alicia on Facebook
  • https://www.authentigrate.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Intro/Outro Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Other music by provided by WBOK

Thanksgiving episode Outline

Welcome back Kia!!

• Who is Kia Benion?
• Episode 24: Helluva Pastry Engineer

How was your Thanksgiving – Staying safe

• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 1
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 2
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 3
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 4
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 5

Holiday Recipe ideas (pastries & Cocktails)

• Thanksgiving
  • Spice Forward
    • Apple, cinnamon, fall fruit cobblers
  • Warm and autumn
    • Play into the spices
  • Christmas
    • Still Spice
      • Cinnamon, cloves, mint (peppermint bark)
        • https://www.ghirardelli.com/peppermint-bark-chocolate
      • Southern comfort flavors
        • Red velvet, pound cake, and southern bread pudding
        • The Great Migration
        • Honey Wine
        • Red Fish Grill (get the White Chocolate Bread Pudding)
      • Cocktail – Christmas
        • Bourbon forward drinks
          • Cloves all spice, star anise, red wine, nutmeg
          • Warm tingly communal feeling
          • Large Batch
            • Champagne Punch
            • Winter Sangria
            • Eggnog
          • New Simple Syrup – drops Saturday November 27, 2021
            • Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release)
              • Honey, cinnamon, all spice & vanilla
              • https://www.thepastryengineer.com/shop
                • Shipping or local pickup (Atlanta/Chicago)
              • Final Notes – Upcoming Activities from Kia Benion
                • @thepastryengineer
                • @kiabenion
                • GT Alum Food & Beverage Feature – Coming in December

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine Lewis of Charlee's Cure Foundation. She shares the numerous medical challenges her & Charlee have been facing since we last spoke. She also shares advise and words and encouragement for others. 

Outline for this episode:

Welcome Back to the podcast Tramaine!!

                Previous episodes with Tramaine: Episode 7 & 14

                                Episode 7 – Caring for the Caretaker

                                Episode 14: Check in with Charlee’s Angel Tramaine

• How is Charlee?
• What’s the latest with Tramaine?
• Latest on Charlee’s Cure Foundation. Outro – upcoming events that Charlee wants to plug

Song referenced Surrounded - Upperroom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charleescurefoundation

Charlee’s Hashtag: #charleestrong

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Outline for Interview

Intro

Welcome to the podcast 

Quick how we know each other – Spoiler: Kia is Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an Pastry Engineer

Main Interview topics:

How you started with the Pastry Engineer & Cocktail Engineer

                Referenced: Episode 13 – A Sweet Conversation with Kaitlin Guerin

Tips for those looking to get into culinary and/or  STEM 

• Hygroscopic – tending to absorb moisture from the air

How have you managed through out the pandemic – Personally & professionally

• Professionally: Pivoting to corporate team building
• Personally: Being realistic but still trying to maintain things that were important to Kia; staying connected to friends 

Outro:

www.thepastryengineer.com

Follow Kia/ The Pastry Engineer on Instagram

@kiabenion

@thepastryengineer

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Outline for interview

Intro - Welcome to the podcast

A little about Reggie 

How we know each other

Main Interview

More about Reggie's life & career

- how Reggie navigated into and out of working on The Hill

- tips for others who may be interested: challenges Reggie faced along the way & how he overcame them

Other topics discussed

- What Reggie did during the lockdown

Rosewood strategies – more info coming soon

Jack’d – dating app Queer People of color

- Pride month and what it's like for him as a black gay man

Pop culture/currently in politics topics 

- thoughts/ comments Britney spears conservatorship case 

Outro

How can people reach out & stay tuned

@thereginalddarby – Instagram

@PoliticoNoire - Twitter

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

Outline for interview

Intro

-Welcome to the podcast

Intro Judge Brown - a little about yourself

- how we know each other

Main interview

• A little about yourself 
• How you became a judge 
• Tips for others
  • Dream bigger – listen to God’s calling for you
  • Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean you can’t be it – Don’t limit yourself by what is around you.
  • Don’t be afraid to be different!
  • Do what you have to do now so you can do what you want to do later
  • Get ready for the things you want to do – learn what you will need

Hot topics 

• Thoughts on cases in recent history involving police shootings (especially of unarmed black persons)?; Does it hit a bit different being a part of the justice system and a black woman?
• What do you see as the role of judges and the justice system in tackling injustices like this
• What is role for judges to tackle unconscious bias (Shelyna's work in this area)

Other Topics

Sheylna’s forthcoming book – Preside

• The idea of stewarding/presiding over your own life
  • Matthew 25:14-30 (NIV Version)

How people can reach you & stay tuned to keep and eye out for the book 

https://www.shelynabrown.com/

Shelyna on LinkedIn

Show notes

Intro - Welcome to the Podcast

• How we know each other

Main interview

• A bit about Corey’s Background
• how you got into information security
  • Pathways program – interested in government
  • Deloitte
• Being open
• What its like being and independent contractor
• Independent vs Government employees
• AITHERAS, LLC

Tips for others

• US Small Business Administration – programs for minority owned businesses

Other hot topics

• Quarantine chronicles how have you been managing during the pandemic
  • The Daily Corey
• DC vibes: The energy changes of the various presidential administrations Bush to Biden
  • Episode with Lee Koonce
• Thoughts on how Kamala is doing so far;
• Queen Elizabeth & The Royals - thought on the Harry Meghan interview; death of Prince Philip
• How privileged are you quiz

Outro – Ways to follow Corey

• The Daily Corey - Instagram
• The Daily Corey - Facebook

Outline of Interview:

Intro – Welcome to the Podcast

• A brief about how we know each other

Main Interview

• A bit about Rod’s personal & Professional Background
  • How you got into Broadcasting
    • The Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZCCAqoSwY
    • History of UC Berkeley & Stanford Rivalry
    • Why Jason Witten Is Leaving the ‘Monday Night Football’ Booth and Returning to Dallas
  • Tips for others interesting in broadcasting
    • Embrace the Grind – know that it is not easy
    • Look at colleges with strong journalism programs
      • Opportunity to get that experience through school
    • Search for internships
    • Make yourself available when broadcasting is going on in your area
      • Whatever the job is - do it great – people notice!!
    • If possible get some practice and if you can get your own reel
    • Be persistent – don’t get discouraged easily
• A bit about how Rod’s living with Cancer
  • How can others help other struggling
    • Fight Like Hell – Not Today Cancer!!!
      • Creating a game plan to manage a tough blood cancer
    • Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer
    • YOUR ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
    • No man's land: men, illness, and the NHS  

Closing

• Any upcoming broadcasts/games you’ll be covering or social media folks can follow

• Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
• Rod Gilmore on Twitter

Intro

• Oliver Thomas on Facebook
• Blair “Professor” Condoll on LinkedIn

Main interview - Hot topics

• Covid-19 & its vaccine;
• Link To COVID-19 Episodes
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
  • Part 3
  • Part 4;
  • Part 5
• Trump 2nd impeachment - can the GOP do what is right for the county?
  • Spoiler Alert - they didn’t
• State of Black America & especially the images of black woman leaders.
  • Kamala Harris represents many things, especially Black Women’s work
  • Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
  • Roz Brewer – New CEO of Walgreens
• NOLA w/out traditional Mardi Gras
  • Mardi Gras 2021 in New Orleans: Closed bars, no to-go drinks
  • Krewe of House Floats
• Debunking COVID-19 Conspiracy theory

Outro

• Oliver Thomas on Facebook
• Blair “Professor” Condoll on LinkedIn
• Tune in to WBOK 1230 Am 7am -10am CST to catch Prof & OT
  • WBOK 1230 AM

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Outline for interview:

Intro - Welcome to Podcast

Background

- How we know each other

- Lee's professional background

• Lee's Background

Main interview topics:

- How you got into the world of the arts

- Why not just do the performance side

- Tips for others interested in this field

- What is the Gateways Music Festival & why is it so important

• https://gatewaysmusicfestival.org/

- Other hot topics

- Comments of why diversity, equity and inclusion are important in the fine arts

• Gateways Philosophical Statement

Outro

Lee to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media

• https://gatewaysmusicfestival.org/
• Donate to Gateways

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Interview Outline & Show notes 

Intro - Welcome to Podcast

Background 

• How we know each other & professional background
  • Busboys and Poets

Main Interview

How Ariel got into the world of the arts cultural organizer & Social impact

• Washington Women in Jazz Festival
• National Arts Strategies
• Kennedy Center – Social Impact
• Lewis Prize for Music – 2021 awardees

Tips for others interested in this field

• Art Administrators of Color
• Internship (Paid vs Unpaid)
• Reach out to ask for info sessions

Outro

Ariel to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media

• https://www.aeryelle.com/
• Ariel’s Instagram
• The String Queens
• Opening application for Lewis Prize for Music – stay tuned

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Interview Outline:

Intro - Welcome Mr. Troy Henry

 - A little about Troy & how we know each other

Main Interview

• Troy's educational & professional background; how did he get into corporate world
• How was it climbing the corporate ladder as an African American in the 80s & 90s
• What made Troy leave the corporate world and branch out on his own
• What challenges do you face as an entrepreneur/ business owner (especially as an African American)
• Tips for others starting out as an entrepreneur
  • Make sure your skills are tight
  • Have the financial backing to weather the early days of starting out (save up)
    • You can’t microwave wine
  • Have a plan (Business Plan)
    • https://www.paloalto.com/business-plan-software
  • Consider acquisition or mimic vs or start up
    • https://dealstream.com/

Outro - any upcoming projects or things to promote for Troy

• http://www.henryconsulting.com/
• https://wbok1230.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

• Maurice Sholas, MD, PhD, is a physician entrepreneur who provides care for children with physical disabilities and as an administrator uses his voice to elevate marginalized communities in healthcare.

Intro – Welcome Dr Sholas

Background on Dr.  Sholas

• How we know each other – we are just truly meeting 😊
• Professional Background

Main Interview Outline

• Overview of distrust in health care systems – where does that come from
• People of color & the COVID-19 & the COVID-19 Vaccine your thoughts
  • Criticisms around the vaccine – why you decided to get it
  • There are good reasons Black people don’t trust health institutions, but I still got the COVID-19 vaccine
• Other comments on COVID-19

Outro – Dr. Sholas Social Media & Upcoming articles etc.

All social media platforms at @DocMoSho or at www.DocMoSho.com  

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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• What is it like working in film/the arts & Tips for others; What is like  being black & queer in the black & queer communities (from his perspective)
• What’s the latest for Owen H. Dunne
  • 12/5/2020 event –  Owen's instagram
• William Raspberry Article "Black by Definition"

Song Inspiration for this episode title

Inside by Tom Yanks & OHD

Music & more from Owen H. Dunne (OHD)

Owen's instagram

OHD on Spotify ‘

OhD on Apple Music

Key & Peele sketch referenced

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

We talked this election, politics, and so much more!!!

Listen live to WBOK at https://wbok1230.com/ 

Charlee's Cure Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/

Charlee's Cure Foundation website https://www.charleescurefoundation.com/

Donate to Self care packages for Caregivers  https://gf.me/u/yjt5f4

Where to listen to The Victory Podcast: http://thevictorypodcast.com/?page_id=243 

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

We talked a bit about how she got into the world of culinary & what it is like for women in the world of culinary. Kaitlin also shared her insights on what it's like being a new small business owner.

Links referenced: 

Kaitlin's Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lagniappebaking/

www.lagniappebaking.com

https://www.dakarnola.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Mercedes's Lightspeed profile

https://lsvp.com/team/mercedes-bent/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Vanda's award winning podcast "Tight Ends Podcast"

http://tightendspodcast.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/otoutreach/

https://www.facebook.com/oliver.thomas.984

http://wbok1230.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

https://www.charleescurefoundation.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Listen to his advise on Love, Life & everything in between

Detailed Show notes on http://thevictorypodcast.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Carolyn Kiel is a Learning & Development Leader specializing in Change Management, Talent Management & Culture. Carolyn Kiel is also the host of Beyond 6 seconds Podcast. CArolyn and I chatted about making a career change and her tips on starting a podcast

http://beyond6seconds.com/

Instagram: @beyond6seconds – Instagram

 Christine Alexis is a Social Media Manager at DB Schenker- Americas Region. Christine and I have known each other since childhood. We both attended the same high school (more on that in the interview). We chat a bit about what a Social Media Manager entails. Christine also shared a bit about overcoming a speech impediment.

Instagram: @christinealexis_

Other Episode References:

Joe Biden Stutter Profile

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/01/joe-biden-stutter-profile/602401/

Florida State University & Relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida

https://unicomm.fsu.edu/messages/relationship-seminole-tribe-florida/

Episode take home messages:

• Always Network (on-line & offline) – letting people know what you do
• Know your value proposition – What are your strength
• Create content that shows your abilities – start small with friends
• Visualize your expected future

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Check him out on WBOK1230am.com

Take Home Messages:

Be open with God’s Plan – His plan is always the best

Try to find your tribe – helps when things get tough

Stay flexible to change

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Tips on Emergency Planning

https://www.grangeinsurance.com/tips/7-tips-for-creating-a-home-emergency-plan

How the New Orleans Saints revived New Orleans (this is my uncle in this video)

http://www.xgames.com/video/13509268/how-new-orleans-saints-revived-city

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Where to find more on Vanda & Tight Ends Podcast

https://tightendspodcast.com

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Become Victorious

Find RC Blakes Jr. on Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/RCBLAKESJR

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertBlakes

https://www.instagram.com/rcblakes/

https://www.rcblakes.com/

Music:https://www.purple-planet.com/

https://www.comehometonewhome.org/

https://www.facebook.com/charlottefakinkugbe

Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com