https://simplecast.com BLCKNLIT BLCKNLIT follows the stories of individuals who are pushing boundaries and inspiring their community, while exploring the varied paths that each subject has taken to reach the current point in their career. Hosted by Jasmine Pierce and Priscilla Ward, the series takes a deep look into the setbacks, wins, and the lessons that have shaped each guest's career trajectory, offering the listener valuable advice and inspiration to light their own path. en Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:47:01 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:58:49 +0000 https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org BLCKNLIT https://cdn.simplecast.com/images/dbf9fbfb-b198-4bb8-8318-8fec565c3ae9/d2e1282f-31f4-4a1f-9249-d464e07ab4ff/3000x3000/blcknlit.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org episodic BLCKNLIT follows the stories of individuals who are pushing boundaries and inspiring their community, while exploring the varied paths that each subject has taken to reach the current point in their career. Hosted by Jasmine Pierce and Priscilla Ward, the series takes a deep look into the setbacks, wins, and the lessons that have shaped each guest's career trajectory, offering the listener valuable advice and inspiration to light their own path. Jasmine Pierce, Priscilla Ward yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/z5KEshm9 blcknlit, career advice, creativity, full service radio, inspiration, careers, identity, jasmine pierce, personal journeys, the line hotel, priscilla ward, the line dc, washington dc Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward info@fullserviceradio.org 858d8314-5cdd-4d52-8f05-11992356987b International Fashion and Streetwear Culture: Inside the mind of Dominick Adams In this episode, Priscilla and Jasmine speak with Dominick Adams, co-founder of Somewhere, a recently opened mixed-use retail space and cafe located in Southeast D.C. - minutes from where he grew up. He shares his story of making a career switch from working at the airport, to a corporate job, and later diving into the fashion industry managing Major - the first boutique streetwear store in D.C. We learn how his varied career path led to the creation of high-end retail concepts, including Somewhere, which bring international streetwear brands to the District, and connects creative communities along the way. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:47:01 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/international-fashion-and-streetwear-culture-inside-the-mind-of-dominick-adams-82o8269v International Fashion and Streetwear Culture: Inside the mind of Dominick Adams Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:47:00 In this episode, Priscilla and Jasmine speak with Dominick Adams, co-founder of Somewhere, a recently opened mixed-use retail space and cafe located in Southeast D.C. - minutes from where he grew up. He shares his story of making a career switch from working at the airport, to a corporate job, and later diving into the fashion industry managing Major - the first boutique streetwear store in D.C. We learn how his varied career path led to the creation of high-end retail concepts, including Somewhere, which bring international streetwear brands to the District, and connects creative communities along the way. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. In this episode, Priscilla and Jasmine speak with Dominick Adams, co-founder of Somewhere, a recently opened mixed-use retail space and cafe located in Southeast D.C. - minutes from where he grew up. He shares his story of making a career switch from working at the airport, to a corporate job, and later diving into the fashion industry managing Major - the first boutique streetwear store in D.C. We learn how his varied career path led to the creation of high-end retail concepts, including Somewhere, which bring international streetwear brands to the District, and connects creative communities along the way. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. yes full 20 cd4697a4-1613-476a-8145-6c5b20e0757c Experiencing Love Through Commerce and Community: Inside the Mind of Anika Hobbs In this episode, Jasmine and Priscilla talk to Anika Hobbs, the founder of Nubian Hueman, a local brick & mortar and online store featuring unique clothing and art by designers representing the global Diaspora. She also founded the Black Love Experience, an annual event showcasing black-owned businesses, products, and artists. We learn more about how she left a global fast-fashion company after working there for over a decade, to open her own store and create an event that provides a space for people of color to connect and experience love on all levels: community love, friend love, and self-love. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Thu, 5 Mar 2020 16:56:46 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/experiencing-love-through-commerce-and-community-inside-the-mind-of-anika-hobbs-0A2LIkqc Experiencing Love Through Commerce and Community: Inside the Mind of Anika Hobbs Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:35:53 In this episode, Jasmine and Priscilla talk to Anika Hobbs, the founder of Nubian Hueman, a local brick & mortar and online store featuring unique clothing and art by designers representing the global Diaspora. She also founded the Black Love Experience, an annual event showcasing black-owned businesses, products, and artists. We learn more about how she left a global fast-fashion company after working there for over a decade, to open her own store and create an event that provides a space for people of color to connect and experience love on all levels: community love, friend love, and self-love. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. In this episode, Jasmine and Priscilla talk to Anika Hobbs, the founder of Nubian Hueman, a local brick & mortar and online store featuring unique clothing and art by designers representing the global Diaspora. She also founded the Black Love Experience, an annual event showcasing black-owned businesses, products, and artists. We learn more about how she left a global fast-fashion company after working there for over a decade, to open her own store and create an event that provides a space for people of color to connect and experience love on all levels: community love, friend love, and self-love. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. yes full 19 bdb2f0b1-9eea-43bb-825a-2f0a893a3b3f Addressing Racial Inequality Through Tech: Inside the mind of Aerica Shimizu Banks Aerica Shimizu Banks started her career in Environmental Policy, eventually working with Google on Patent Policy and Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Initiatives. She's currently the Public Policy and Social Impact Manager at Pinterest, where she works to create ecosystems that benefit marginalized communities. On this episode Aerica discusses the importance of recognizing the systemic racism in our country that impacts environmental and social issues, and why she chooses to share her story and use her voice to advocate for people of color, specifically women entrepreneurs. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:49:10 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/aerica-shimizu-banks-YlPEJHma Addressing Racial Inequality Through Tech: Inside the mind of Aerica Shimizu Banks Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:46:51 Aerica Shimizu Banks started her career in Environmental Policy, eventually working with Google on Patent Policy and Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Initiatives. She's currently the Public Policy and Social Impact Manager at Pinterest, where she works to create ecosystems that benefit marginalized communities. On this episode Aerica discusses the importance of recognizing the systemic racism in our country that impacts environmental and social issues, and why she chooses to share her story and use her voice to advocate for people of color, specifically women entrepreneurs. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Aerica Shimizu Banks started her career in Environmental Policy, eventually working with Google on Patent Policy and Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Initiatives. She's currently the Public Policy and Social Impact Manager at Pinterest, where she works to create ecosystems that benefit marginalized communities. On this episode Aerica discusses the importance of recognizing the systemic racism in our country that impacts environmental and social issues, and why she chooses to share her story and use her voice to advocate for people of color, specifically women entrepreneurs. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. yes full 18 9b0b4cdc-67b7-49ea-afa5-153a28f531d0 Wine 101: Inside the Mind of Eric Moorer Eric Moorer, Sommelier and Manager of Domestique, a local D.C. wine shop, stops by the BLCKNLIT podcast to pop open a few bottles of wine and take us on a journey into the world of vino. He shares his story of how he first became obsessed with the wine industry, as well as tips on how to enter the wine world professionally, before teaching Jasmine and Priscilla how to taste wine like a pro. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:15:38 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/wine-101-inside-the-mind-of-eric-moorer-fajDuEqd Wine 101: Inside the Mind of Eric Moorer Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:46:12 Eric Moorer, Sommelier and Manager of Domestique, a local D.C. wine shop, stops by the BLCKNLIT podcast to pop open a few bottles of wine and take us on a journey into the world of vino. He shares his story of how he first became obsessed with the wine industry, as well as tips on how to enter the wine world professionally, before teaching Jasmine and Priscilla how to taste wine like a pro. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Eric Moorer, Sommelier and Manager of Domestique, a local D.C. wine shop, stops by the BLCKNLIT podcast to pop open a few bottles of wine and take us on a journey into the world of vino. He shares his story of how he first became obsessed with the wine industry, as well as tips on how to enter the wine world professionally, before teaching Jasmine and Priscilla how to taste wine like a pro. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. yes full 17 2356d5bf-3f45-4235-a82f-dc046a1bcdcc Black Women Overcoming Dating Violence: Inside the Mind of Tenaj Moody Jasmine and Priscilla talk with Tenaj Moody, the founder of Light to Life, a domestic violence awareness program offering workshops and events to young adults and teens on the prevention of abusive and unhealthy relationships. Tenaj survived an abusive relationship at the age of 16, which led her to start Light to Life, and provide women with the necessary tools to build healthy relationships. On today's episode, we not only hear how Tenaj started her organization, but we learn the early warning signs for abuse, and the steps one can take to leave an abusive relationship and trust love again. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:03:34 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/tenaj-moody-6qBubqAH Black Women Overcoming Dating Violence: Inside the Mind of Tenaj Moody Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:43:40 Jasmine and Priscilla talk with Tenaj Moody, the founder of Light to Life, a domestic violence awareness program offering workshops and events to young adults and teens on the prevention of abusive and unhealthy relationships. Tenaj survived an abusive relationship at the age of 16, which led her to start Light to Life, and provide women with the necessary tools to build healthy relationships. On today's episode, we not only hear how Tenaj started her organization, but we learn the early warning signs for abuse, and the steps one can take to leave an abusive relationship and trust love again. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Jasmine and Priscilla talk with Tenaj Moody, the founder of Light to Life, a domestic violence awareness program offering workshops and events to young adults and teens on the prevention of abusive and unhealthy relationships. Tenaj survived an abusive relationship at the age of 16, which led her to start Light to Life, and provide women with the necessary tools to build healthy relationships. On today's episode, we not only hear how Tenaj started her organization, but we learn the early warning signs for abuse, and the steps one can take to leave an abusive relationship and trust love again. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. yes full 16 f7c0bfde-9cbd-45b0-bc91-a702c5a03d91 Addiction Recovery for the Black Woman: Inside the Mind of Shayla Martin Jasmine and Priscilla talk with freelance writer Shayla Martin, a former hospitality publicist, and current travel and lifestyle writer who seven years ago, after a traumatic event, realized that she was struggling with alcoholism and needed to take a risk to change her life. Shayla shares how sobriety plays a role in her work life, dating life, and how she's working to create a podcast featuring people of color dealing with addictions, offering them a platform to tell their stories. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:57:16 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/shayla-martin-M2ho3SU0 Addiction Recovery for the Black Woman: Inside the Mind of Shayla Martin Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:47:09 Jasmine and Priscilla talk with freelance writer Shayla Martin, a former hospitality publicist, and current travel and lifestyle writer who seven years ago, after a traumatic event, realized that she was struggling with alcoholism and needed to take a risk to change her life. Shayla shares how sobriety plays a role in her work life, dating life, and how she's working to create a podcast featuring people of color dealing with addictions, offering them a platform to tell their stories. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Jasmine and Priscilla talk with freelance writer Shayla Martin, a former hospitality publicist, and current travel and lifestyle writer who seven years ago, after a traumatic event, realized that she was struggling with alcoholism and needed to take a risk to change her life. Shayla shares how sobriety plays a role in her work life, dating life, and how she's working to create a podcast featuring people of color dealing with addictions, offering them a platform to tell their stories. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. yes full 15 4d57c1ff-c64a-4d5a-9db8-ea38d776c2e9 The Radicalness of Black Joy Expressed Through Art: Inside the Mind of Jamea Richmond-Edwards Jamea Richmond-Edwards is a D.C. based mixed media artist whose work has been featured in some of the top galleries, museums, and experiential shows across the globe. Her work uses found objects and multiple mediums to create collage-style depictions of the black experience. On this episode of BLCKNLIT, Jasmine and Priscilla uncover the inspiration behind Jamea's artwork and how she expresses black joy and black womanhood through her craft. Powered and distributed by SImplecast Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:59:09 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/jamea-richmond-edeards-91key6IB The Radicalness of Black Joy Expressed Through Art: Inside the Mind of Jamea Richmond-Edwards Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:37:47 Jamea Richmond-Edwards is a D.C. based mixed media artist whose work has been featured in some of the top galleries, museums, and experiential shows across the globe. Her work uses found objects and multiple mediums to create collage-style depictions of the black experience. On this episode of BLCKNLIT, Jasmine and Priscilla uncover the inspiration behind Jamea's artwork and how she expresses black joy and black womanhood through her craft. Powered and distributed by SImplecast Jamea Richmond-Edwards is a D.C. based mixed media artist whose work has been featured in some of the top galleries, museums, and experiential shows across the globe. Her work uses found objects and multiple mediums to create collage-style depictions of the black experience. On this episode of BLCKNLIT, Jasmine and Priscilla uncover the inspiration behind Jamea's artwork and how she expresses black joy and black womanhood through her craft. Powered and distributed by SImplecast yes full 14 c541a5db-83eb-4754-b97e-4312d8a8db0c Reimagining the Black Neighborhood, starting with the Nail Salon: Inside the mind of Jhavon Kashif Jhavon Kashif is the owner of Nailbed & Bar, a luxury, eco-friendly nail spa East of the Anacostia river, a majority black and historically underserved neighborhood in Washington, D.C. As the first black-owned nail spa of its kind in the area, Jhavon strives to prove that black owned businesses can reclaim the identity of the community by servicing its people with quality standards in a postive environment. Jhavon shares how she got her business off the ground, why it was important for her to hire people of color, and tips for those hoping to open a service business of their own. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Wed, 8 Jan 2020 23:11:42 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/reimagining-the-black-neighborhood-starting-with-the-nail-salon-inside-the-mind-of-jhavon-kashif-QRsYD6xu Reimagining the Black Neighborhood, starting with the Nail Salon: Inside the mind of Jhavon Kashif Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:46:33 Jhavon Kashif is the owner of Nailbed & Bar, a luxury, eco-friendly nail spa East of the Anacostia river, a majority black and historically underserved neighborhood in Washington, D.C. As the first black-owned nail spa of its kind in the area, Jhavon strives to prove that black owned businesses can reclaim the identity of the community by servicing its people with quality standards in a postive environment. Jhavon shares how she got her business off the ground, why it was important for her to hire people of color, and tips for those hoping to open a service business of their own. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Jhavon Kashif is the owner of Nailbed & Bar, a luxury, eco-friendly nail spa East of the Anacostia river, a majority black and historically underserved neighborhood in Washington, D.C. As the first black-owned nail spa of its kind in the area, Jhavon strives to prove that black owned businesses can reclaim the identity of the community by servicing its people with quality standards in a postive environment. Jhavon shares how she got her business off the ground, why it was important for her to hire people of color, and tips for those hoping to open a service business of their own. Powered and distributed by Simplecast yes full 13 86d5d8fd-885d-4c84-9f59-e38bd56a4120 Turning a setback into a bounceback: Inside the Mind of Kwame Onwuachi James Beard Award winning chef and author, Kwame Onwuachi, is no stranger to setbacks, having overcome a difficult adolescence and later opening his first restaurant at 24, only to have it shutter in less than a year. We close out our last episode of the year, with someone who has dominated 2019, running one of the top restaurants in D.C., Kith/Kin, publishing a memoir - Notes from a Young Black Chef - and landing a movie deal on his life story. Chef Kwame tells us how he hustled relentlessly to achieve his dreams and used his failures as fuel for his wins. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:14:36 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/kwame-onwuachi-Qa5jn_NB Turning a setback into a bounceback: Inside the Mind of Kwame Onwuachi Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:46:06 James Beard Award winning chef and author, Kwame Onwuachi, is no stranger to setbacks, having overcome a difficult adolescence and later opening his first restaurant at 24, only to have it shutter in less than a year. We close out our last episode of the year, with someone who has dominated 2019, running one of the top restaurants in D.C., Kith/Kin, publishing a memoir - Notes from a Young Black Chef - and landing a movie deal on his life story. Chef Kwame tells us how he hustled relentlessly to achieve his dreams and used his failures as fuel for his wins. Powered and distributed by Simplecast James Beard Award winning chef and author, Kwame Onwuachi, is no stranger to setbacks, having overcome a difficult adolescence and later opening his first restaurant at 24, only to have it shutter in less than a year. We close out our last episode of the year, with someone who has dominated 2019, running one of the top restaurants in D.C., Kith/Kin, publishing a memoir - Notes from a Young Black Chef - and landing a movie deal on his life story. Chef Kwame tells us how he hustled relentlessly to achieve his dreams and used his failures as fuel for his wins. Powered and distributed by Simplecast yes full 12 1643e6f1-2f2b-475a-9ca0-012064e0f685 Creating a community-centric business: Inside the Mind of Mahammad Mangum When you think of a flourishing community you likely imagine a place with access to educational and creative programming, affordable healthy food, and a safe space for members to interact. Today’s guest, Mahammad Mangum, didn’t always see these components in the community he grew up in so he created it with The Village Cafe, a socially-conscious, community-minded cafe in the Union Market neighborhood of Northeast D.C. On this episode, he explains what his idea of community is and how he and his partners, three young black men from D.C., created a business for the community by the community. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:28:17 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/creating-a-community-centric-business-inside-the-mind-of-mahammad-mangum-gXXmS7Vo Creating a community-centric business: Inside the Mind of Mahammad Mangum Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:34:07 When you think of a flourishing community you likely imagine a place with access to educational and creative programming, affordable healthy food, and a safe space for members to interact. Today’s guest, Mahammad Mangum, didn’t always see these components in the community he grew up in so he created it with The Village Cafe, a socially-conscious, community-minded cafe in the Union Market neighborhood of Northeast D.C. On this episode, he explains what his idea of community is and how he and his partners, three young black men from D.C., created a business for the community by the community. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. When you think of a flourishing community you likely imagine a place with access to educational and creative programming, affordable healthy food, and a safe space for members to interact. Today’s guest, Mahammad Mangum, didn’t always see these components in the community he grew up in so he created it with The Village Cafe, a socially-conscious, community-minded cafe in the Union Market neighborhood of Northeast D.C. On this episode, he explains what his idea of community is and how he and his partners, three young black men from D.C., created a business for the community by the community. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. yes full 11 688071fa-ee27-41f9-8ea3-93bb31db0523 Turning an Innovative Idea Into a Scalable Business: Inside the mind of Nicole Pinedo Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:58:50 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/nicole-pinedo-AnHe4PxD Turning an Innovative Idea Into a Scalable Business: Inside the mind of Nicole Pinedo Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:44:22 So many of us have had an idea for a business, but had literally no idea where to begin or how to get it off the ground. On this episode, Nicole Pinedo, the founder of the creative agency, Made in the District and the experiential event concept, Future of Sports tells us how she turned her love for D.C. and sports into profitable creative-based companies. She shares valuable insight on pitching brands for sponsorships, starting an LLC, and when to lawyer up. Powered and distributed by Simplecast So many of us have had an idea for a business, but had literally no idea where to begin or how to get it off the ground. On this episode, Nicole Pinedo, the founder of the creative agency, Made in the District and the experiential event concept, Future of Sports tells us how she turned her love for D.C. and sports into profitable creative-based companies. She shares valuable insight on pitching brands for sponsorships, starting an LLC, and when to lawyer up. Powered and distributed by Simplecast yes full 10 ceecd776-3bb8-4327-b0ae-b3f58868896f Creating a Black Running Community: Inside the Mind of Matthew Green African Americans are notoriously underrepresented in the long distance running world. Matthew Green, the co-founder of District Running Collective (DRC) is working to change this by fostering a community of runners who go the distance and push past percieved limitiations to redefine their impossible. On this episode of BLCKNLIT, Matt discusses his entry point into distance running and how he's dedicated the last six years to creating a fitness community in D.C. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:23:42 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/creating-a-black-running-community-inside-the-mind-of-matthew-green-I8EUYe2z Creating a Black Running Community: Inside the Mind of Matthew Green Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:32:33 African Americans are notoriously underrepresented in the long distance running world. Matthew Green, the co-founder of District Running Collective (DRC) is working to change this by fostering a community of runners who go the distance and push past percieved limitiations to redefine their impossible. On this episode of BLCKNLIT, Matt discusses his entry point into distance running and how he's dedicated the last six years to creating a fitness community in D.C. Powered and distributed by Simplecast African Americans are notoriously underrepresented in the long distance running world. Matthew Green, the co-founder of District Running Collective (DRC) is working to change this by fostering a community of runners who go the distance and push past percieved limitiations to redefine their impossible. On this episode of BLCKNLIT, Matt discusses his entry point into distance running and how he's dedicated the last six years to creating a fitness community in D.C. Powered and distributed by Simplecast yes full 9 090058fb-8869-4532-aace-a3aa992a16a3 What does it mean to be black?: Inside the mind of Obi Okolo Blackness is so many things, and expressed in many different ways. However, it's often policed by our own when it doesn't fall within the narrow confines of how others percieve it should be expressed. On this episode, our guest Obi Okolo, Founder of the creative agency, Stag Creative, shares his journey as a Nigerian American immigrant, growing up questioning his percieved blackness, and how that shaped his adult life and career. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Fri, 8 Nov 2019 16:57:45 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/what-does-it-mean-to-be-black-inside-the-mind-of-obi-okolo-hRmU0nxK What does it mean to be black?: Inside the mind of Obi Okolo Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:44:01 Blackness is so many things, and expressed in many different ways. However, it's often policed by our own when it doesn't fall within the narrow confines of how others percieve it should be expressed. On this episode, our guest Obi Okolo, Founder of the creative agency, Stag Creative, shares his journey as a Nigerian American immigrant, growing up questioning his percieved blackness, and how that shaped his adult life and career. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Blackness is so many things, and expressed in many different ways. However, it's often policed by our own when it doesn't fall within the narrow confines of how others percieve it should be expressed. On this episode, our guest Obi Okolo, Founder of the creative agency, Stag Creative, shares his journey as a Nigerian American immigrant, growing up questioning his percieved blackness, and how that shaped his adult life and career. Powered and distributed by Simplecast yes full 8 7660bda9-72d8-490b-95f1-ec95ca928742 Breaking down black stereotypes through film: inside the mind of Joe Marshall Humor throughout our culture has served as a place for grappling with difficult topics and stereotypes. Director, screenwriter, actor and comedian, Joe Marshall is doing just that, through his recently released web series, Middle Ground. On this episode, he discusses how he’s addressing taboo topics, and breaking down stereotypes through the lens of Black millennials. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Mon, 4 Nov 2019 15:36:20 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/breaking-down-black-stereotypes-through-film-inside-the-mind-of-joe-marshall-8se2QurJ Breaking down black stereotypes through film: inside the mind of Joe Marshall Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:47:43 Humor throughout our culture has served as a place for grappling with difficult topics and stereotypes. Director, screenwriter, actor and comedian, Joe Marshall is doing just that, through his recently released web series, Middle Ground. On this episode, he discusses how he’s addressing taboo topics, and breaking down stereotypes through the lens of Black millennials. Powered and distributed by Simplecast Humor throughout our culture has served as a place for grappling with difficult topics and stereotypes. Director, screenwriter, actor and comedian, Joe Marshall is doing just that, through his recently released web series, Middle Ground. On this episode, he discusses how he’s addressing taboo topics, and breaking down stereotypes through the lens of Black millennials. Powered and distributed by Simplecast yes full 7 623bbc48-25f0-4ae0-bffb-8b5a806156d5 Producing hits and advocating for women in the music industry: Inside the mind of TRAKGIRL In this episode, BLCKNLIT talks with TRAKGIRL, one of the top female music producers, who has worked with artists like Jhene Aiko, Andra Day, Luke James, Belly and Omarion, just to name a few. We learn about the many ways she's advocating for women in the music industry to have access to more production opportunities and fair pay within the male-dominated space, as well has how she lives with a sense of purpose and gratitude. 

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]]> Producing hits and advocating for women in the music industry: Inside the mind of TRAKGIRL Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:47:31 In this episode, BLCKNLIT talks with TRAKGIRL, one of the top female music producers, who has worked with artists like Jhene Aiko, Andra Day, Luke James, Belly and Omarion, just to name a few. We learn about the many ways she's advocating for women in the music industry to have access to more production opportunities and fair pay within the male-dominated space, as well has how she lives with a sense of purpose and gratitude.  In this episode, BLCKNLIT talks with TRAKGIRL, one of the top female music producers, who has worked with artists like Jhene Aiko, Andra Day, Luke James, Belly and Omarion, just to name a few. We learn about the many ways she's advocating for women in the music industry to have access to more production opportunities and fair pay within the male-dominated space, as well has how she lives with a sense of purpose and gratitude.  yes full 6 39722679-7f6f-4112-abec-d668f0d709a1 Black American and African culture through the lens of soccer: Inside the mind of Topher Hegngi Powered and distributed by Simplecast

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]]> Black American and African culture through the lens of soccer: Inside the mind of Topher Hegngi Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:40:29 Topher Hegngi is the Co-Founder of First Touch, an online platform for exclusive African football news and culture, built to unite soccer communities across the globe. He’s also a former professional soccer player for the US National Soccer Team. On this episode we learn how Topher’s desire to do more with his passion for soccer informed the foundation of First Touch and how his mission to elevate his local community led him to coach the next generation of soccer players and provide a platform where African soccer players are seen and heard on and off the field. Topher Hegngi is the Co-Founder of First Touch, an online platform for exclusive African football news and culture, built to unite soccer communities across the globe. He’s also a former professional soccer player for the US National Soccer Team. On this episode we learn how Topher’s desire to do more with his passion for soccer informed the foundation of First Touch and how his mission to elevate his local community led him to coach the next generation of soccer players and provide a platform where African soccer players are seen and heard on and off the field. yes full 5 7d101be2-4a58-4f05-9ebe-8f70bc3b1275 Opening doors for people of color in the beverage industry, with Kapri Robinson Powered and distributed by Simplecast

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]]> Opening doors for people of color in the beverage industry, with Kapri Robinson Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:47:47 Diversity and inclusion are more than buzzwords for D.C.'s Cocktail Queen, Kapri Robinson. These words drive her purpose and mission as the founder of Chocolate City’s Best, an annual cocktail competition in Washington, D.C, highlighting talented mixologists of color from around the country. On this episode, we learn how she got her start creating opportunities for people of color in the beverage world, the importance of mentorship, and why we should be addressing the difficult conversations around race in the hospitality industry. Diversity and inclusion are more than buzzwords for D.C.'s Cocktail Queen, Kapri Robinson. These words drive her purpose and mission as the founder of Chocolate City’s Best, an annual cocktail competition in Washington, D.C, highlighting talented mixologists of color from around the country. On this episode, we learn how she got her start creating opportunities for people of color in the beverage world, the importance of mentorship, and why we should be addressing the difficult conversations around race in the hospitality industry. yes full 4 35010fdf-577b-44f6-a4d2-964ac6574997 Leading with his pen and living abroad: Inside the mind of Greg Howard Powered and distributed by Simplecast

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]]> Leading with his pen and living abroad: Inside the mind of Greg Howard Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:49:41 "Greg Howard is an award-winning journalist who has spent his career writing about race, sports, and politics in America at publications like The New York Times, Deadspin and the Dallas Observer. In 2016, he was named one of the first three recipients of The New York Times's David Carr Fellowship and in 2017, he was named one of Forbes 30 under 30: Media list. A year ago, Greg put pause on his high-powered career to explore the world and find himself through travel. He's spent the last year living in various parts of Australia, and on this episode he talks to BLCKNLIT about the steps he took to reach this level of success, the moment he realized it was time to take a step back, and what he's learned about himself as an African American man living abroad. " "Greg Howard is an award-winning journalist who has spent his career writing about race, sports, and politics in America at publications like The New York Times, Deadspin and the Dallas Observer. In 2016, he was named one of the first three recipients of The New York Times's David Carr Fellowship and in 2017, he was named one of Forbes 30 under 30: Media list. A year ago, Greg put pause on his high-powered career to explore the world and find himself through travel. He's spent the last year living in various parts of Australia, and on this episode he talks to BLCKNLIT about the steps he took to reach this level of success, the moment he realized it was time to take a step back, and what he's learned about himself as an African American man living abroad. " yes full 3 7d0eb0a8-d8d3-4085-9cdd-c4889ed6f23c Art from ideation to execution: A look into the mind of District Dodger Powered and distributed by Simplecast

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]]> Art from ideation to execution: A look into the mind of District Dodger Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:43:16 Pierre Edwards, known as District Dodger is a visual artist and director based in D.C. He utilizes multiple visual mediums for his art experiences including video, photography, light design, projection, paintings and more. Just this past weekend he debuted an immersive art experience called Paramnesia. We'll explore his creative process, from ideation to execution, as well as the idea that art should always be inclusive not exclusive. Pierre Edwards, known as District Dodger is a visual artist and director based in D.C. He utilizes multiple visual mediums for his art experiences including video, photography, light design, projection, paintings and more. Just this past weekend he debuted an immersive art experience called Paramnesia. We'll explore his creative process, from ideation to execution, as well as the idea that art should always be inclusive not exclusive. yes full 2 538b6594-25e5-42bd-9bdf-20406ba6d0ac Surrendering to Your Life's Path and Bossing Up Powered and distributed by Simplecast

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:41:30 +0000 info@fullserviceradio.org (Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward) https://blcknlit.fullserviceradio.org/episodes/surrendering-to-your-lifes-path-and-bossing-up-TxgLwS0a Powered and distributed by Simplecast

]]> Surrendering to Your Life's Path and Bossing Up Jasmine Pierce + Priscilla Ward 00:47:20 Shakirah Hill, a leader in social impact marketing and innovation, joins us for our first episode. She’s the Vice President of Digital Strategy for a National creative services and strategic communications agency based in D.C. She helps organizations ranging from the NAACP to Nestel find the right audiences online to create positive and sustainable change. She’s a published author, an advocate for women of color, and a passionate social justice leader. However, in order to become the boss lady and fierce advocate that she is today, Shakirah first had to learn to surrender to her life's path. Shakirah Hill, a leader in social impact marketing and innovation, joins us for our first episode. She’s the Vice President of Digital Strategy for a National creative services and strategic communications agency based in D.C. She helps organizations ranging from the NAACP to Nestel find the right audiences online to create positive and sustainable change. She’s a published author, an advocate for women of color, and a passionate social justice leader. However, in order to become the boss lady and fierce advocate that she is today, Shakirah first had to learn to surrender to her life's path. yes full 1