Film/TV Composer
Dr. Karen Pendleton is a renaissance woman for the ages. Born to amazing parents and civil rights believers, she was the first African-American student at her grade school and since then, has never stopped believing in revolution (the good kind). Listen to the unedited version of her Dreamport interview where she talks about what it was like to be "integrated," how she left a thriving practice to start a new business, and why she believes that a life well lived is a goal she knows she can achieve for her patients - because she has. Mind. Blown.
Byron Wilcott's "real" name is Big Daddy Yum-Yum - his wrestling alter ego which has allowed him to live out his dreams as a WWE wrestler. A native of Mansfield, LA, Wilcott takes us on his journey from the military to performing in the WWE before opening up his own wrestling training facility and using his celebrity to combat bullying in schools. We dare you not to smile a thousand times as you get the doctor-recommended dos of 265 lbs. of "pure milk chocolate"..... uncensored!
Our second episode features the most starkly honest interview you may ever hear. Listen to Micah uncensored as he talks about his struggles as a tattoo artist, lover, drug addict, and unhealthy eater. It is REAL. And it is JOYOUS - an infectious story of resilience. Among other things, Micah is also a talented musician whose videos have gone viral several times. Check out his latest album at jazzgrassapocalypse.com.
On our season premiere, we chat with Candice Battiste - former LA State Director with Spread the Vote and now North LA Organizer with Power Coalition! It's almost like community organizers can go on to do un-"president"-ed things...! Listen as she shares freely about her zigzag path to success and the very real trauma of unexpectedly losing a friend in her college years. She also drops about 27 truth bombs that will help you realize the power within yourself. No seriously, try us. Please visit www.spreadthevote.com to learn more!