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Welcome to Henny with Keni brought to you by K.R.E.A.T.E. We are here to bring you thought provoking dialogue that will inspire, educate and encourage you about culture, diversity, creativity, education and all things dope. DISCLAIMER. ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE OF THE GUESTS AND MY OWN. Gotta bra…

Keni Thacker


    • Jan 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Henny with Keni Ep. 31 Season II: Kobe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 10:00


    Sorry for starting season II on a sad note but I had some things on my heart. Rest in Peace King Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and everyone involved in this tragedy.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 30 ft. Meschdia Philip

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 52:14


    This one is for the culture! To commemorate the 30th episode of Henny with Keni, I had my creative sista Meschidia Philip the Ava Duverney of Grenada on the show. We talked about the deliciousness of Oil Down, creating a creative space which sparks the brains imagination, and the importance of facts in storytelling. Follow her on Twitter & Instagram @meschidaphilip You know how to reach me for show inquires @kenithacker Share, like and rate for the culture! Cheers to you all for all the support.

    Henny with Keni Special: Optics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 4:52


    I had some thoughts on optics. Enjoy!

    Henny with Keni Ep. 29 ft. Diamia Foster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 59:43


    HWK FT DF Internet trolls, fitness, Jaden Smith doing the most, values and all things dope about Diamia Foster is what we talk about on this latest episode of Henny with Keni. Follow her on Instagram @thegreatdiam For inquiries and collaborations hit me up @kenithacker on all platforms

    Henny with Keni Ep. 28 ft. Carl Desir

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 72:02


    Carl and I go back to my first entry into the D&I space. He's now killing it on the global level at RGA and sending out The Boom List highlighting the best and brightest talent of color from around the world. We discussed the current state of D&I and focused on those that should be accountable, how to sustain a great D&I platform and tips on things we can control and develop. Follow him on Instagram @theboomlist For all inquiries, I can be reached @kenithacker Please share and rate.

    Henny with Keni SPECIAL: Henny Free Thoughts. Nepotism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 5:46


    This topic has been on my mind for a while. Enjoy.

    Henny with Keni SPECIAL: Henny Free Thoughts. Invisibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 3:42


    Just my thoughts on invisibility minus the Henny.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 28 ft. Suzanne Siegel / TINY Pt. Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 43:17


    Suzanne Siegel has lived many lives. She's worked in law enforcement, traveled the world sometimes with me, worked in advertising, worked with kids, and even worked for Sean "Puff" "Diddy" Combs. She has also written a book called TINY that teaches us all that even though we're in the "big city" (NYC) it's really really made up of a lot of tiny special things and people which you can find wherever books are sold. We gave no toasts to Aunty Becky a couples time too on this two-part episode so enjoy. You can follow her on Twitter @suzannesiegel and Instagram @tinynewyork For all inquiries, I can be reached @kenithacker on all social channels.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 27 ft. Suzanne Siegel / TINY Pt. One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 62:01


    Suzanne Siegel has lived many lives. She's worked in law enforcement, traveled the world sometimes with me, worked in advertising, working with kids, and even worked for Sean "Puff" "Diddy" Combs. She has also written a book called TINY that teaches us all that even though we're in the "big city" (NYC) it's really really made up of a lot of tiny special things and people which you can find wherever books are sold. We gave no toasts to Aunty Becky a couple of times too on this two-part episode so enjoy. You can follow her on Twitter @suzannesiegel and Instagram @tinynewyork For all inquiries, I can be reached @kenithacker on all social channels.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 26 ft. Andy Deaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 95:13


    I've had the pleasure of knowing Andy for the past 13 years. He is one of the most down to earth people I know in this business and on this episode he shares with us his experiences in the ad industry only the way he knows how. Straight up with no chaser. We talked about diversity, we talked about the corporate structure in advertising and how it benefits certain people, and his recent short film that will be available for the world to enjoy very soon. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @AndyDeaza For all inquiries, I can be reached @kenithacker on all social channels. Enjoy.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 25 ft. Emanie White-Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 67:42


    Love Yourself! Emanie White-Heard stopped by the Henny with Keni set and discussed her healing circles for black women. Follow her on Instagram @storiesbyemanie Dear Black Women on the road this summer so definitely check her "gram" to see if it's coming to your town. Follow me @kenithacker on everything for all inquiries and partnerships.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 24 ft. Alex Santiago / Social Mosaic Communications Pt. Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 72:03


    All way from south Florida brother Alex joined me on this two-part episode of Henny with Keni where we addressed building a better version of yourself, diversity, heroes vs. people you admire, and starting new chapters in life when the chips are down. Follow brother Alex on Twitter @SoSaic Instagram @sosaic and his site http://www.socialmosaic.us/ Follow me on everything @kenithacker for all inquiries and partnerships.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 23 ft. Alex Santiago / Social Mosaic Communications Pt. One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 57:57


    All way from south Florida brother Alex joined me on this two-part episode of Henny with Keni where we addressed building a better version of yourself, diversity, heroes vs. people you admire, and starting new chapters in life when the chips are down. Follow brother Alex on Twitter @SoSaic Instagram @sosaic and his site http://www.socialmosaic.us/ Follow me on everything @kenithacker for all inquiries and partnerships.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 22 ft. Douglas Davis Pt. Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 58:02


    FYI this is another two-parter but it is so worth it. On part two of the HBCU (Historically Black College & University) edition of Henny With Keni my brother for another mother Douglas Davis stopped by the set to discuss advertising on the collegiate level, new fatherhood, diversity and multiple ways to slay dragons while dropping bars and toasting Henny all at the same time. Follow him on Twitter @DouglasQDavis Instagram @dquajuan and his site douglasdavis.com For guest spots and organization/brand shout outs reach me on social @kenithacker on everything.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 21 ft. Douglas Davis Pt. One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 59:14


    FYI this is another two partner but it is so worth it. On part one of the HBCU (Historically Black College & University) edition of Henny With Keni my brother for another mother Douglas Davis stopped by the set to discuss advertising on the collegiate level, new fatherhood, diversity and multiple ways to slay dragons while dropping bars and toasting Henny all at the same time. Follow him on Twitter @DouglasQDavis Instagram @dquajuan and his site douglasdavis.com For guest spots and organization/brand shout outs reach me on social @kenithacker on everything.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 20 ft. Paola Tonini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 82:14


    I've known the talented Paola Tonini for what seems like forever. She is a super motivated actress / TV personality/collaborator on Telemundo. She came by the Henny with Keni set to chop with Cynthia and me about being your own boss and demanding respect above everything on your journey to achieve your dreams. Follow her at her site https://www.paolatonini.com On Twitter & Instagram @Paola_Tonini For a brand shout out hit me up on Twitter and Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 19 ft. Quentin Walcott from Connect NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 79:58


    If first Q aka Quentin Walcott about 4 years ago. And like most real human beings you know that from day one. I interviewed him for a documentary I was doing called Innovators of Change which was a compilation of leaders making a difference in the black community in real time. Since then we've stayed in touch and even helped each other projects to uplift the community. On this episode, he shared with me his journey in working with women, men and young men that deal with domestic violence, and of course all thing dope about him. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @QuentinWalcott and his organization @CONNECT_NYC For a brand/organization shout out hit me up. Follow me on Instagram & Twitter @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 18 ft. Darren Martin Jr. of Bold Culture Pt. II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 78:58


    I've been in the advertising D&I (diversity and inclusion) space for 8 years. It is what I live and breath literally every day. Why? Because it ______ing matters. Brother Darren Martin Jr. CEO of Bold Culture joined me for an intense chat about D&I and it's rightful place in advertising, marketing, and media. Needless to say, this is another two-parter people. Enjoy. Follow Darren on Twitter @DarrenMartinII & @BoldCLTR And on Instagram @getbold Wanna brand/organization shout out on Henny with Keni? Follow me or hit me up on Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 18 ft. Darren Martin Jr. of Bold Culture Pt. I

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 59:16


    I've been in the advertising D&I (diversity and inclusion) space for 8 years. It is what I live and breath literally every day. Why? Because it ______ing matters. Brother Darren Martin Jr. CEO of Bold Culture joined me for an intense chat about D&I and it's rightful place in advertising, marketing, and media. Needless to say, this is another two-parter people. Enjoy. Follow Darren on Twitter @DarrenMartinII & @BoldCLTR And on Instagram @getbold Wanna brand/organization shout out on Henny with Keni? Follow me or hit me up on Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 17 ft. Christina Love Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 64:38


    If you missed my sista Christina Love Lee on K.R.E.A.T.E. TV then miss her no more because she’s on Henny With Keni. Cynthia and I had a great time sipping some special Henny Tea with her during this episode. Yes, she brought a gift that opened our senses to all the things musically wonderful about her and her journey. Disclaimer we did discuss suicide and depression a little bit on this episode. There is no reason to be ashamed or having those feelings but there ways to bring yourself out of that dark place. If you ever feel that way please reach out to the good people at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevent https://afsp.org If you’re depressed, please speak to someone you know you respect and respects you about back or even a therapist. Reach out to Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/ Follow Christina Love Lee on Instagram @xtinalovelee Want a brand/organization shout out on Henny With Keni? Reach out to me on Instagram & Twitter @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 16 ft. Mixed Company Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 61:23


    The party ain't over Mixed Company (Karinna Schultz, Simeon Coker, and Kai Lawson) came the set to chop it up with Cynthia and me about everything under the sun. The episode was so good we had to make a part two. So enjoy part two, learn, and laugh. 
 Follow their podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and most places where you can find good podcasts. Follow them on Twitter & Instagram @AskMixedCompany, @MyLifeofKai, @La_Reina_Rinna @cognacjones Read Kia’s blog https://www.mylifeofkai.com Wanna brand shout out on Henny With Keni? Hit me up on Instagram and Twitter @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 15 ft. Mixed Company Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 57:58


    This is a bar exam period. Mixed Company (Karinna Schultz, Simeon Coker, and Kai Lawson) came the set to chop it up with Cynthia and me about everything under the sun. The episode was so good we had to make a part two. So enjoy, learn, and laugh. 
 Follow their podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and most places where you can find good podcasts. Follow them on Twitter & Instagram @AskMixedCompany, @MyLifeofKai, @La_Reina_Rinna @cognacjones Read Kia’s blog https://www.mylifeofkai.com Wanna brand shout out on Henny With Keni? Hit me up on Instagram and Twitter @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 14 ft. Mariam Guessous

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 91:43


    Sista/ Queen Mariam and I have shared many stages together telling the TRUTH about diversity in advertising. As promised she is first of many female guests that will be on HWK. We discussed advertising, the difference between the Cannes Festival in the South of France compared to South America, mental health, and all things dope about her. Follow her on Twitter & Instagram @mariammouna Her sites MariamGuessous.com iseeyouwellness.com/ Wanna brand/organization shout out? Holla at me on Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 13 ft. Aaron Jovon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 108:26


    I met brother Aaron about 4 years ago when he was with The New Stereotype (look them up on the Gram). Since then we've worked on several projects to uplift the culture. He stopped by the HWK set and we talked about his music, acting, laying down the groundwork for his new album, and all things dope. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @ajthegent Wanna brand/organization shout out? Holla at me on Twiter and Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 12 ft. Carlos Mare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 117:22


    Every time I have the opportunity to spend time with any guest on this show I walk away a better person. When I chop it up with my big brother Carlos Mare I walk away a better human being. He is an avid defender of the culture be it hip-hop, art, sculpture, comics, music, advertising, and all things dope. This one is a long one but a good one. Follow him on Instagram @carlosmare on Twitter @carlos_mare139 Check out his latest masterpiece B-boy Abstracts. Wanna brand/organization shout out. Holla at me on Instagram & Twitter @kenithacker Lets talk.

    Henny with Keni Ep. 11 ft. Nathan Baker / More Birthdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 78:50


    Abusive policing is a disease that has plagued our nation for far too long. Cynthia and I had the great pleasure of chatting with Nathan Baker about More Birthdays, life in the "bay", diversity, and of course all things dope. Follow More Birthday on Instagram @morebirthdays Wanna brand/organization shout out on Henny with Keni? Hit me up and we'll talk. Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 10 ft. Woddy Batts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 72:32


    Art, Life, Style vs. Fashion, and Physical fitness. These all these things that I and my brother Woody dig deep into on this episode. Follow him on Twitter @woodybatts @FramedEyewear Instagram @framedbywood @hiimwoody @woodybatts His site www.hiimwoody.com Wanna brand/organization shout out? Hit me up and we'll talk. Twitter and Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 9 ft. Zay Pierre-Louis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 72:13


    Fatherhood is one of the greatest joys I've ever experienced. On this episode, I invited YC alumni / Melanin Mob member Zay aka Culture of Dad to talk fatherhood and the movement he is building, life, diversity, and all things dope. Follow him on Twitter @ZayPierre Instagram @zay_pierre #CultureOfDay and his podcast Cult of Dad Wanna brand/organization shout out on Henny with Keni? Hit me up and we'll talk. Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 8 ft. Bonafide Rojas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 89:37


    Priorities > Passion. Passion < Priorities. The two are interchangeable and vice versa. I had a great time catching up with my talented poet/musician the legendary Bonafide Rojas. We touched upon the usual life, music, poetry, diversity, politics and all things dope. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @BonafideRojas and his band @themonapassage Wanna brand shout out on Henny with Keni? Hit me up and we can talk. Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 7 ft. Thomas C. Knox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 120:48


    In this life, you'll have your homies and then you'll have your brothers/sisters. You know you'd ride or die of either, but for your brother, there are absolutely no limits you'll go to see them shine and the feeling is mutual. Thomas C. Knox (Date While You Wait and Be Great Bowties) is one of those people in my life. He joined Cynthia and me for some Henny on the rocks while we kicked it about it everything from fashion, the need for human interaction, group homes, diversity, systemic racism and of course all things dope. Follow him on Instagram @theconnectioncurator Be Great Bowties on Facebook and https://www.begreatbowties.com Wanna brand/organization shout out on Henny with Keni? Hit me up and we'll talk Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 6 ft. Ibrahim Tatlicioglu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 73:20


    As the song goes Lupe Fiasco, "Hip-Hop Saved My Life". My little brother/producer Ibrahim Tatlicioglu sat down with me for some Henny was talked about him growing up in Sweden, his large family, the difference between producers and beatmakers, diversity, advertising and of course all things dope. Follow him on Twitter @IbraheemMusic and on Instagram @ibraheemmusic. Listen to his work on ITunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud. Wanna shout of your brand or organization on the show? Hit me and we'll talk on Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker

    Henny with Keni Ep. 5: Chris Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 98:19


    In this life you've got generals and the soldiers whom are the boots on the ground. On episode 5 my brother Chris Phillips and I chopped it about being in the trenches of advertising, cartoons, and of course all things dope. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @chrisPcrittter & Frenchieforhire PS - Sorry if the audios a little hollow. Alternate location issues. Wanna brand shout out on the show? Hit me up and let's talk. Twitter & Instagram: @kenithacker Enjoy!

    Henny with Keni Ep. 4 ft. Michael Diaz aka Juan Bago

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 67:37


    Laughter is good for the soul. Episode 4 was full of that thanks to my longtime broski Michael Diaz aka Juan Bago from Youtube, TV, and podcast fame. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @JuanBago Wanna brand shout out on the show? Hit me up and let's talk. Twitter & Instagram: @kenithacker Enjoy!

    Henny with Keni Ep. 3 ft. Gary J. Nix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 62:41


    I had the chance to catch up with my brother Gary J. Nix aka the BRANDarchist to discuss all things dope. Find him on Twitter @Mr. McFly and on Instagram @mister_mcfly. Wanna brand shout out? Hit me up and we'll talk. Twitter & Instagram @kenithacker Enjoy!

    Henny with Keni Ep.2: Let us in! / Trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 15:31


    I had some stuff on my heart I needed to share with y'all. Enjoy.

    Henny with Keni Pilot Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 9:32


    I'm back with a new podcast with a new name. Same dopeness and amazing guests. Full episodes coming in 2019.

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