Digital Soulfood

I ran the New York City Marathon for the first time, and it was amazing! In this episode, I speak with fellow finisher Felicia Thomas, and marathon vets Erica Stanley-Dottin and Marlon Rice about many things running. We share a number of tips on getting into distance running, proper training, while Felica and I talk about the 26.2 miles we just ran.

I'm running the New York City Marathon on November 7! 26.2 miles through the 5 boroughs on what I hope is a beautiful day. In this episode, I talk about what motivated me to start running, and why I chose to run the marathon. I'm raising funds for two organizations so I decided to speak with them to hear their stories. Girls Scouts Troop 6000 Director Heidi Schmidt and Co-Founder Giselle Burgess and Honor Humanity co-founder Tiffani Janelle are this episode's guest. Check out Mess Runs NYC to see how you can support these two amazing orgs, and enjoy the show!

For the past 8 years, Johnny Rodriguez had given the youth Uptown an outlet to play the city game: basketball. Johnny's Hoops Showdown has attracted hundreds of the city's best, and his basketball camps have given kids learning the game an easy entry point. I speak with Johnny to learn why he started Hoops Showdown, what he's most proud of and more.

We're a few months into widespread Covid-19 vaccination, and it looks like the vaccine is making a difference. There's still a lot of misinformation out there, so today we're speaking with world-renowned multiple sclerosis Expert, Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams. Dr. Williams has been speaking about the impact of Covid on individuals who have MS, and joins us to share her personal experience battling Covid-19, while dispelling many of the myths and urban legends around Covid-19 and the vaccine.

The Nike Football Society had the greatest run in the history of recreational leagues. In this episode, I sit with 3 team captains: Sunserae Smith, Jayson Rodriguez, and Sean Malcolm to get their take on NFS, and what it was like leading their respective teams through Seasons 2 and 3.We touch on leadership, difficult decisions, and what it meant to be part of a Nike activation.

The Nike Football Society had the greatest run in the history of recreational leagues. In this episode, I sit with 3 team captains: Sunserae Smith, Jayson Rodriguez, and Sean Malcolm to get their take on NFS, and what it was like leading a team through Season 1.

The Nike Football Society had the greatest run in the history of experiential activations. But what made it so great? What caused all the buzz? In part one of a 3-part series, I speak with NFS Founder Julian Duncan and NFS Commissioner Christopher Grant-Fields to talk about the league from Nike's perspective.

Starting a business, and maintaining a business are two completely different things. In this episode, I speak with Kyiesha Sterling, Co-Founder of hiphopcloset.com, and online retailer who's been in business for 23 years. We discuss how she got her start, the secret of her success, and what's next for June Ambrose and April Walker's favorite retailer.

The Black Dollar Index has taken the world by storm. I speak with founder Kelle Rozell about the origins of BDI, why it's necessary and what's next.

Kicking off Season 2 of the Digital Soulfood podcast with a bang! Guests Naima Cochrane and Ihsan Scott join me to discuss where we are with the COVID vaccine, the Insurrection, the double standard women face dating and much more.

For the third part of the Black Women in Tech series, I speak with Bäri Williams, COO of Bandwagon. We talk about Bay Area sports, and her love for Drake and Draymond Green. We go deep into equity and diversity in the Tech space. Holding companies accountable for the promises they made in 2020 and much more.

In part 2 of Black Women in Tech series, I speak with Ariel Lopez, founder and CEO of Knac, a Tech hiring platform looking to disrupt the hiring process. Ariel has great experience as a recruiter in the Tech space, and breaks down the recruiting process, what it takes to win and how we can start claiming these high paying jobs for ourselves. We also share ideas on how we can point kids in the right direction to be successful in the Tech space.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a number of industries and companies to close or shift operations, with million of people out of work. The tech sector has been fairly resilient, and in some cases has flourished. This next series is going to highlight several Black women who have created a niche for themselves. First up is Mekka Williams, an engineer who shares her thoughts on diversity, the roles Black women can pursue in tech companies, and what she's passionate about.

In the third part of our series on Finance during the pandemic, I sit down with business owner Jasmine Bankhead to discuss how she was able to take advantage of the CARES Act to support her companies. Jasmine gives advice on starting a business, why you should document everything, and what's contributing to her success.

Naima Cochrane and Ihsan Scott come back on to have a deep conversation about the Election 2020 and why your vote counts, and the responsibility we have in our big age to make sure we hold each other accountable at the ballot box. We get into the reasons Ice Cube, Kanye, Diddy are part of the problem, and we break down why some Black men don't like to vote. We also solve the Nicole Brown/Ron Goldman murder case, and find out who Naima won't ever date. This and much more. Tune in!

In Part 2 of our series on Finance, I speak with Chris Foxx about the continued rise of the Stock Market during this pandemic. We discuss ways for individuals at various levels to maximize their financial potential, and identify different sites, individuals and apps you can get more information. Finally, we settle the debate that takes over Twitter every other day: LLC vs Birkin Bag vs 800 credit score or dinner with Jay-Z.

We have a new series focused on Finance, and on today's show, we have Kelle Rozell. Kelle recently purchased a condo right before the pandemic, and wants to share how she was able to save up to buy her first property. Kelle also shares tips and ideas on how to grow your nest egg as we try to get to a post-COVID world.

Ihsan Scott and I hit the virtual barbershop to chop it up about several issues impacting Black people today. We discussed the importance of healthy diets and exercise through the pandemic, the impact of the NBA beyond the court, what's next after the protests, a proposal for police reform, and ways to jumpstart the economies in our communities. Finally, we talked about Chadwick Boseman's impact and inspiration.

In the final part of of the Pivot Series, I caught up to Jeff Johnson [@JeffJSays on all social platforms], and we talked about how he transitioned from IT consultant to content creator. Find out who he's interviewed on the red carpet, who's on his wishlist and how he keeps his quarantine fro so fluffy.

Many of us have started careers, and at some point decide to switch to a completely different field. How do we pivot? What are some of the decisions that go into making the change, and are we happy we did it? In Part Two of the Pivot Series, I speak with Maria Clifton, who pivoted from being an international basketball player to Wilhemina model and world famous DJ Ria.

Many of us have started careers, and at some point decide to switch to a completely different field. How do we pivot? What are some of the decisions that go into making the change, and are we happy we did it? In Part One of the Pivot Series, I speak with Sean Black, an international basketball player about how and why he pivoted.

The launch of the new podcast, Digital Soulfood! In this episode, we speak to our guest Naima Cochrane about Shaun King, Van Jones, and Kanye West and the way the trio utilize their platforms to profit from the people. We also get into Naima's awesome #TheseTiers and discuss Black creativity during the pandemic.