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THE BLACK CATALYST SHOWSEASON 1 EPISODE 1: CHICAGO'S DARLINGSIn this episode, we visit Chicago's inspiring Black Queers. From LGBTQ+ news headlines to the narrative feature that takes a closer look at what makes Nobody's Darling a unique experience as the second Black Queer, woman-owned bar in the United States including an interview with Black lesbian pioneers and Chicago LGBT Hall of Famers, Pat McCombs and Vera Washington who are critical to lesbian bar history in Chicago and fought racist carding in the 1970s. They also created Executive Sweet which began as a Lesbian-only “traveling club” (bar takeover/pop-up bar event).Host/Audio Editor: Jameela HammondVideographer/Video Editor: Brooke ColemanVideo:  Youtube.com/JampackedFollow @theblackcatalyst for more information.ABOUT:THE BLACK CATALYST SHOW is an audio/video podcast show focusing on inspiring Black Queer stories discussing identity, coming out, navigating through microaggressions/discrimination, LGBTQ+ community, safe space, and more.Black Queer folx have been the changemakers, but their stories don't always receive front-page coverage. George Floyd's death united people to stand for racial justice and LGBTQ rights throughout the world. Chanting  — Black Lives Matter led to the rallying cry that— All Black Lives Matter. It was important for the Black community to reconcile – at long last – the way it has ignored the three layers of marginalization that its Queer folx experience because anti-Black racism couldn't be dismantled without also dismantling homophobia, transphobia, etc. Black LGBTQ leaders have been at the forefront of change, including Alicia Garza and DeRay Mckesson. The Gay Liberation Day march that turned into the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York was spearheaded by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, Queer people of color and trans activists. Bayard Rustin, was a Black gay civil rights activist and mastermind of the Civil Rights Movement's major campaigns, such as the March on Washington.  Rustin was also an advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1950s and ‘60s.  As the documentary The Same Difference shows, BIPOC LGBTQ+ in relation to White LGBTQ+ are very different in representation and their cultural differences.  Now, the first Black (Queer) woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing, Lena Waithe, has been instrumental in pushing Hollywood for more Black Queer representation. 

The names Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros are more than just a name displayed on the USC Annenberg Media Center's Assignment Desk. Jameela Hammond and Jacki Cisneros both worked the Assignment Desk at KNBC. One day, while Jacki was preparing to send her resume out, told Jameela, “I wish I would just win the lotto.” Days later, Jacki and her husband, Gilbert Cisneros won the California Mega Lottery jackpot — $266 million.  Jacki loves to play the “What if” game, when she poses a hypothetical question to her husband who never loves to play the game. On their way to Outback Steakhouse, they passed by the local Lottery office and Gilbert decided to play the game.  Their “What if” turned into a discussion of how they want to give back to their alma maters and their community.  They did exactly that when they won the lottery, establishing The Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation, dedicated to increasing the education level of Latino students.

EPISODE 87JUNE 30, 2021BE THE MATCH✨

EPISODE 86QUEER CONFIDENCE

EPISODE 85JUNE 16, 2021PRIDE & JOY ✨

EPISODE 84DYKE BEER ✨

EPISODE 82LGBTQ+ RUGBY✨

EPISODE 82YASS, QUEER MUSLIM UNICORN✨

EPISODE 81QUEER & MUSLIM ✨

EPISODE 80WOMEN IN RADIO✨

EPISODE 79QUEER PODCASTERS NETWORK ✨

EPISODE 78OUT & PROUD ATHLETES ✨

EPISODE 77THE L-PROJECT LA✨

EPISODE 76.AFTER DARK✨

EPISODE 75AFROS & AUDIO✨

EPISODE 74BLISSMITIZED✨

EPISODE 73STUD FRAT LIFE✨DESHUN GREER [Founder/National President of a Dominant/Masculine (Stud) Fraternity, Theta Pi Psi Fraternity, Inc.] joins via Zoom to talk what inspired her to create Theta Pi Psi Fraternity, Inc., frat life, her coming out journey, and being ordained as an adjutant while being the Founder of an LGBTQ organization.We play PRIVACY with Arnold Palmer and Sangria!BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/stud-frat-lifeSIGN UP TO JOIN THETA PI PSI FRATERNITY, INC.: http://www.thetapipsifraternityinc.com/membership-info=====ABOUT:DeShun Greer is the Founder/National President of a Dominant/Masculine (Stud) Fraternity, Theta Pi Psi Fraternity, Inc.  The mission of Theta Pi Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, is to bring together like-minded dominant and masculine of center women of all races and backgrounds to service, educate, and improve the LGBT and other communities.  The purpose of Theta Pi Psi Fraternity, Inc is to Change the stereotype within the LGBT Community by invoking an everlasting commitment to service , while creating a bond like none other. She is also the Founder TOUCH MY HEART CPR & BLS TRAINING, a concierge medical education service that provides affordable and easily accessible service to all communities.  DeShun created Touch My Heart CPR because she was in a situation where she had to perform CPR and didn't know what to do.  After that moment, she vowed to herself that she would become more knowledgeable about CPR. She has been a CPR/BLS Instructor for over 9 years.  Providing formal CPR training that will prepare you to perform adequate CPR skills. At the end of training you will earn certification by demonstrating that you comprehend the requirements to effectively administer CPR.@deshun_greer@thetapipsifraternityinc2012@touchmyheart_cpr  @fort_worth_ruff_ryders http://www.thetapipsifraternityinc.com/www.touchmyheartcpr.com

EPISODE 72BLACK TECH UNPLUGGED✨DEENA MCKAY [Founder & Host of Black Tech Unplugged] joins via Zoom to talk her journey in the tech world, the many gems she’s learned along the way that can help you in any job, inclusion, Black tech/apps to know, discuss Black-social media platform @thecookoutapp ‘s clarity in their article (“It Be Ya Own People: How Three Black Men and One Black Woman Conspired to Steal Our Original App Concept and How We’re Fighting Back”).We attempt to play HEADS UP with Tequila!THE COOKOUT APPhttps://cleoj.medium.com/it-be-ya-own-people-e46dae25053bWATCH EPISODE: https://youtu.be/_At9M3pJPRMBLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/black-tech-unplugged =====ABOUT:Deena McKay is the Creator and Host of the podcast, Black Tech Unplugged. Black Tech Unplugged is a podcast that highlights Black professionals who innovate and work in the tech industry. Deena started Black Tech Unplugged as a way for Blacks to see people who looked like them in the tech industry. She also wanted to share tips and advice for those trying to get into the industry. Additionally, Deena works as a Functional Delivery Lead. In her role she acts as a thoughtful problem solver who learns and understands her client’s business and works with her team to bring the client’s vision to life.@deena_mckay @blacktechunplugged@thepalatechaserdeenammckay.comlinktr.ee/deena_mckaylinktr.ee/blacktechunpluggedhttps://thepalatechaser.com/

EPISODE 71THE MOTHERLODECLOVER HOPE [Author of The Motherlode] joins via Zoom to talk women in hip hop that shaped the culture, the lost appreciation of the CD booklet, find out how to win The Motherlode, which female rapper #VERZUZ ( @verzuztv ) battle would be better, and how working with Beyonce inspired her work moving forward.We attempt to play a Hip Hop Remixed STORYTIME (lyrics to a song) with Tequila & Whisky!Rules to win THE MOTHERLODE:tag 3 people in the comments of Clover’s book that’s on the JAMPACKED IG (@jampackedshow)Follow @jampackedshow and @clovitoSubscribe to the JAMPACKED YouTube channel / www.youtube.com/jampackedFor your chance to win!WATCH THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Z4BwmAqgvOEBLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/the-motherlodePeep the Spotify playlist:The Motherlode is a book that highlights more than 100 women who have shaped the power, scope, and reach of rap music, including pioneers like #RoxanneShanté , game changers like #LaurynHill and #MissyElliott, and current reigning queens like #NickiMinaj, #CardiB, and #MeganTheeStallion.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KPfCE3WE2onWmttzdAKuO?si=tPKIHxnERRCChvmTGW6dxw=====ABOUT:Clover Hope is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn. Hope has written for Vibe, Billboard, XXL, GQ, Elle, Wall Street Journal Magazine, the New York Times, WIRED, ESPN The Magazine, Essence, and Village Voice, among other publications. She co-wrote Beyoncé’s 2020 film Black Is King and is currently contributing editor for Pitchfork.The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-HopWomen have always been pioneers in rap music, from commercial, chart-topping artists like Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliott to cult icons like Roxanne Shanté and MC Lyte. In 2018, Cardi B became only the second woman rapper ever to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her single “Bodak Yellow,” bringing attention to the industry’s delayed recognition of women’s contribution to the medium. The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip Hop by journalist Clover Hope highlights women who have shaped the music, power, and reach of rap. In The Motherlode, Hope covers more than 100 female rappers, from game changers like Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott to current reigning queens like Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion, profiling each of these women, their musical and career breakthroughs, and the ways in which they each helped change the culture of rap. Some rappers featured in the book were respected but not widely celebrated. Some were gifted yet lesser known. Some are impossible not to know. They are characters, caricatures, and lyricists, at times both feminine and explicit. The Motherlode also features interviews with some of the most influential women in the business, such as JJ Fad, Charli Baltimore, and Mia X, as well as illuminating commentary from cultural icons such as music video director Dave Meyers and filmmaker Ava DuVernay.@clovito

EPISODE 70. INTUITIVE HEALINGARTIST AMESHIA [Intuitive Tarot Card Reader, Artist & Healer] joins via Zoom to talk her journey to intuitive healing, reveal intuitive moments we’ve never shared (Sandra Bland, Nipsey Hussle, Kobe Bryant, and a 49er), sliding in her DM Etiquette, the random conversation that come up when playing Privacy/pussy hygiene and more.We play KEYWORDS & PRIVACY with Hennessy!BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/artist-ameshia=====ABOUT:An active artist, brand manager, jewelry designer, teacher, painter, healer and mother, Ameshia Stukes, received a BFA from the George Washington University/ Corcoran College of Art and Design. As a Washington DC based self taught and trained artist, Ameshia’s skills vary from craft based arts such as jewelry and book making to hard core welding and wood cuts. Right now her art focuses on healing such as intuitive counseling, reiki, jewelry making and more.Your favorite fairy GodMother/tarot reader/artist who heals

EPISODE 69.SHE SAID, sHE SAID!MAJESTY & THE MINISTER [Hosts of the LGBTQ+ Podcast/YouTube Channel, She Said, sHe Said!] joins via Zoom to talk long distance relationship creativity, social media messiness, their coming out stories, being LGBTQ+ in Jamaica and people using religion to not support LGBTQ+ relationships.We play KEYWORDS & STORYTIME with Moonshine and Red Wine!BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/she-said-she-saidABOUT:Based in South Carolina, She Said, sHe Said! is a podcast that gives the perspective of The Minister and MaJesty on current events, relationships, LGBTQ+ issues and even product review from a masculine of center person and a feminine lesbian. They are known for their transparency, authenticity and realness. Both consider each other as their yin and yang. So if you are looking to have some spice and humor with some medicine of truth look no further!Professionally, The Minister seeks to demystify religion by focusing on relationships through creating affirming and inclusive ministries. As a License Master Social Worker and Clinical Counselor, The Minister seeks to help others foster a better understanding of the importance and value of mental health especially for people of color. You will find that they are not your average day pastor.MaJesty, is A radio personality originally from New York, who is part of the LatinX and lesbian community and professionally, a department head for a major insurance company. Her personal passion is to help women affected by domestic abuse and human trafficking through her nonprofit; A Mother’s Love and For The Love of A Child. She believes in empowering women from all walks of life by helping them realize their own power.Their purpose is to provide positive images of Black and LatinX professional lesbians while affirming and empowering others. They don’t need a space made for them, they create a space for themselves wherever they are.linktr.ee/SheSaid_sHeSaidinstagram.com/the_she_said_she_said twitter.com/sheandsHeSaidYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInaS6PbGgwF_xO46sQg9dw

EPISODE 68.FULL CIRCLE MOMENTS. NIA FAIRWEATHER [Award-winning Actress & of Netflix's LGBTQ Holiday film, "A New York Christmas Wedding"] joins via Zoom to talk her full circle moments, growing up not wanting to be an actress to how it all happened, leaning into her purpose, vision boards, her film OORDEEL trending via WorldStar, and becoming the lead in a feature film manifested to Netflix.We play STORYTIME with accents!BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/full-circle-moments =====ABOUT:Brooklyn Native and Afro-Caribbean actress, Nia Fairweather, was the breakout star of Netflix's LGBTQ Holiday film, "A New York Christmas Wedding.” Nia's versatility as an actress is exemplified in her leading role. As her Christmas Eve wedding draws near, Jennifer Ortiz (Nia Fairweather) is visited by Azrael, a Yuletide angel, and shown what could have been if she hadn’t denied her true feelings for her childhood best friend, Gabrielle, who died 20 years prior. Glamour Magazine credits the film for showing the evolution of the 'Cheesy' Christmas genre.Nia is an award-winning Afro-Caribbean actress (The Roe Effect, Paralysis) and writer/producer (OORDEEL, Four Seasons) whose work is being featured in the Diversity in Cannes Film Festival, American Black Film Festival, UrbanWorld Film Festival, Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, and BlackStar Film Fest; on HBO, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Cinemax, CBS, AspireTV, BET, Centric and Creative Control, to name a few. She serves as a volunteer and supporter of the Assistance League of Los Angeles, A People’s Concern (formerly LAMP Arts), an art studio and creativity center serving LA’s Skid Row community, GLIDE’s Meal Program, and United Way’s HomeWalk, which works to end homelessness. Nia is now developing New Amsterdam, the feature film adaptation of her viral short film, OORDEEL, the TV series expansion of Four Seasons (which will also be featured in the Diversity in Cannes Film Festival), and sharing discoveries along the way in Fire Spun, an audio short story series. Facebook: @OfficialNiaFairweather Instagram/Twitter: @NiaFairweather Website: https://www.niafairweather.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChr2IlSRCJMpC0Se3k8UK-Q

EPISODE 67. COACH D [The Parent’s Fitness Coach] joins via Zoom to talk being a parent to 8 kids, fatherhood, how he lost 75 lbs., what detoxing really does to your body/diet culture, the most unsuspecting place that he got his first client, how to keep the weight off, the importance of a gratitude journal, and Intermittent Fasting 101.We play KEYWORDS and STORYTIME with Celery Juice! BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/the-parents-fitness-coachABOUT:Derick, also known as Coach D is The Parent’s Fitness Coach. Father of 8 (7 GIRLS), Lost 75 lbs.

EPISODE 66. J.HILL [Host of Vegan Podcast, What’s on Your Plate?] joins via Zoom to talk how he became a Vegan foodie, which Vegan Restaurants around the country to check out including who’s making the Vegan Big Mac, Burger King’s impossible whopper, breaking Vegan myths, Vegan snacks you’d never think were vegan, and counting chemicals not calories.We’re in the kitchen cooking up LEMON PEPPER HONEY FRIED CAULIFLOWER w/ Honey Drizzle while we play KEYWORDS with red wine! WATCH INTERVIEW:BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/whats-on-your-plate ABOUT:J.Hill is the Host of the Vegan Podcast, “What’s on Your Plate?” highlighting some of the top vegan restaurants/companies in the country! He interviews top restaurant/company owners across the country as they share some amazing food inspiration on their menus, history, business tips, and more.When he’s not podcasting or producing podcasts, look out for him on Clubhouse connecting with like minded users who love to use their platform to help others, moderating rooms, and looking to help folks start their podcasts. He’s also the Owner of clothing brand, POWERED - Athletisure wear for the driven individual and a women’s Basketball Coach/Recruiter.@j.hill_eats_plants@woyp_podcast https://linktr.ee/j.hill_eats_plantshttps://poweredclothes.com/WWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830#vegan #vegancooking #veganfood #veganism #vegandish #veganrecipes #veganlife #cooking #asmr #plantbased #plantbasedfood #LemonPepper #Cauliflower #veganfoodporn #foodporn #mukbang #asmreating #organic #organicfood #blackvegan

EPISODE 65. OTOJA ABIT [Writer/Director/Producer/Actor of A NEW YORK CHRISTMAS WEDDING on Netflix] joins via Zoom to talk being a Queer Ally, playing Marsha P. Johnson/LGBTQ response to the Stonewall film, how his film Jitters became the prelude to his LGBTQ+ love story, A New York Christmas Wedding (on Netflix) and the challenge of filming 2 separate LGBTQ+ weddings in a church.KEYWORDS with Allagash Beer (Allagash White & Allagash Curieux) kept us busy that we didn’t get to STORYTIME! We got a surprise visit from FATHER KELLY himself, CHRIS NOTH! @chrisnothofficial WATCH INTERVIEW:BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/otoja-abitABOUT:Otoja Abit (pronounced O-toe-jay Abbitt), the only son of driven Nigerian parents, was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Queens, NY.A celebrated athlete and honored scholar, he attended Archbishop Molloy High School and went on to a year of post graduate work at The Gunnery in CT. Otoja completed his education at St. John's University where he played division one basketball and earned degrees in Communications, Theatre Studies and a Business minor.The "smell of grease paint and roar of the crowd" got hold of Otoja during his first ever production, William Inge's, Picnic. Consequently, Otoja committed to a pursuit of his true passions: acting, writing and directing.After interning at The Labyrinth theatre company, his first big project was working as the assistant director on Broadway's 2011 revival of That Championship Season, directed by Gregory Mosher and starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric and Chris Noth. Otoja then went on to book roles in both television and film including: a role in The Humbling, directed by Barry Levinson and playing opposite Al Pacino, HBO's critically acclaimed The Night Of, directed by Steven Zaillan. NBC's The Slap & The Blacklist, Paris in Aleta Chappelle's Romeo & Juliet in Harlem. And co-starring, as Marsha P Johnson, in Roland Emmerich's Stonewall.Recent credits include: Marvel's Netflix "The Defenders" directed by SJ Clarkson- acting opposite Krysten Ritter. Co-creator, producer and star of the New York Television Festival's Official Selection, "Harlem Knights". And the 2018 short film "Jitters" which Otoja wrote, directed, produced and stars in.Twitter: @OhAbitInstagram: @OhAbitFacebook: @Otoja.Abit@willfulproductionswww.willfulproductions.com #aNewYorkChristmasWedding #stonewall #lgbt #lgbtq #blacklgbt #pride #lgbtq #stonewall #riot #marshapjohnson #blacklivesmatter #translivesmatter #blacktranslivesmatterWWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830

EPISODE 64.TERRIKA FOSTER-BRASBY [Producer/Co-Host of espnW's Around The Rim podcast] joins via Zoom to talk creating Around the Rim, Women’s Basketball, WNBA vs. NBA, and why the WNBA is underrepresented/undervalued especially in mainstream media.We play INTERROGATION & KEYWORDS with Remy Martin!WATCH INTERVIEW: BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/sheknowssportsABOUT:Terrika Foster-Brasby is one of the best multimedia journalists, digital podcast producers, on-air hosts and speakers in the sports industry.Self-made, self-driven, self-motivated, but most of all, selfless, Terrika covers the game to tell the stories of others. While the WNBA and NCAAW basketball are her passions, she's covered NBA, NFL and NCAA DI Men's Basketball. You can find her bylines with espnW, ESPN's The Undefeated, and The New York Times, but she's become synonymous with women's basketball as one of the two voices on espnW's Around The Rim podcast, alongside acclaimed women's basketball analyst LaChina Robinson.Terrika began her career in sports writing for La Dulce Locura online magazine in 2012. After several months, Terrika was then offered an opportunity to host a Friday night sports talk show on the online based Sportzfam Radio Network, hence The Gridiron Gurl was born in February 2013. She later added contributing to Yahoo! Sports before taking a position with ESPN Radio in December 2014. This was all accomplished ahead of her receiving her Masters Degree in Multimedia Journalism from Full Sail University in the summer of 2015.Since then, Terrika has had the pleasure of producing some of the most well-known personalities in sports including, Jemele Hill, Michael Smith, Mina Kimes, Cari Champion, Sarah Spain, Matthew Berry, Field Yates, Adam Schefter, and more. She has sat down with Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson, Sheryl Swoopes, and Rebecca Lobo. She's interviewed for radio… hip hop legend Ice Cube, actor Omar Epps, Power star Omari Hardwick, comedian Mike Epps and others. She's covered for audio and print the 2015 AAC Men's Basketball Conference Championships, the 2018 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, the 2018 and 2019 NCAAW Final Four in Columbus and Tampa, and the 2018 NBA Draft in Brooklyn to name a few. She's also designed various images & digital graphics that were displayed on ESPN linear networks and the ESPNW, ESPN Radio and ESPN Podcast social media. Terrika brings a perspective to sports that's real, authentic, unique, and one-of-a-kind that resonates with fans and media colleagues alike.Outside of sports, Terrika is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Iota Sweethearts, Inc., the NAACP, the National Association of Parliamentarians, and the National Association of Black Journalists. She's also a former NCAA Division II dual athlete, playing both volleyball and softball at Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC, where she received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science in May 2010.Twitter: @SheKnowsSports_ Instagram: @SheKnowsSports_ Facebook: @SheKnowsSports YouTube: @TeeTakeTwobit.ly/teetaketwo TerrikaFosterBrasby.comWWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830

EPISODE 63. BRITTNEY PERRY [Owner of Unisex Footwear, PerryCo. Shoes] joins via Zoom from Chicago to talk networking on Clubhouse, manifesting a childhood dream into a reality, how her corporate background prepared her for creating her business, showing Common her PerryCo. Shoes, and representation of Black Women in the shoe industry. We play KEYWORDS & STORYTIME with red wine and sangria!Also, PerryCo. is hookin y’all up with 20% OFF when you purchase ONLINE with the discount code: JAMPACKED WATCH INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/46-cyWrsccQBLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/perryco======= ABOUT: Lifelong sneakerhead Brittney Perry grew up facing a market saturated by sneakers made for and by men. With few options marketed to women at the time, Brittney resorted to buying men’s sneakers, but felt the need for something more inclusive. In 2015, Brittney launched PERRYCO. shoes with the mission of creating a genderless sneaker that can appeal to all styles and identities. PerryCo. Shoes , was created with the mentality of changing the perception of the sneaker industry. The world that we live in today is ever-changing; striving towards equality for all. The lines of division between women and men are making true efforts to fade. PerryCo., in tune with these efforts, prides itself on being a unisex brand. We are breaking gender barriers while delivering wearable versatility and style.Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Style@perrycoshoes@bp625 https://perrycoshoes.com/BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/perrycoWWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830#JampackedPodcast #lgbt #lgbtq #sneakers #chicago #unisex #fashion #shoefashion #perrycoshoes #entrepreneur #shoes #generless #sneaker #sneakerhead #supportblackbusiness #blackownedbusiness #shopsmall

VANESSA & LUCIE [The Coming Out Coaches] joins via Zoom from Switzerland to talk why using LGBTQIAS+ is important to them, what self care means, living with multiple sclerosis, and their coming out stories. We play COUPLE’S TRIVIA & STORYTIME with Champagne, Apple Juice & Tea!BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/coming-out=====ABOUT:They are Lucie and Vanessa - The Coming Out Coaches. They support through one on one or group coaching LGBTQIAS+ individuals and people in their close environment to live a happy and fulfilling life by being true to themselves. They are a couple, Lucie (40, Greece, certified life coach) and Vanessa (41, Germany, certified body coach - sports and nutrition). They aim to help you make small changes in your current behaviors or mindset that do not support you move forward to be the person you want to be and live the life you want to live.To achieve that, they focus on two main things:Increase your self-care in every aspect and at all levels, mental and physical approach. Self-care leads to additional self-love and self-appreciation, and that is the solution to minimize the negative underlying stories forbidding us to move forward. We believe that if you love yourself truly, you can only wish and do the best for yourself and anyone around you, allowing you to fulfill your dreams and live a life by being happy.Have a daily open communication with yourself and with the people around you. By expressing yourself in a considerate way, you allow yourself to be seen, to be heard, to be appreciated, to be understood. We believe that to make this world a better place and our life be full of happiness and fulfillment, we have to talk and share what we desire in life, putting aside what we think anyone else will think about our choices. This is our life, our happiness, and our approval must come first, cause it's not about you, it's about me. And once I am happy with myself, then I will be able to share with you the best of me. It's a win-win situation!Additionally to The Coming Out Coaches project, Lucie has been living with Multiple Sclerosis since 2002. She is inspiring people on how to approach your everyday challenges in a different way allowing you to have a beautiful life accomplishing your goals and dreams despite having MS. @thecomingoutcoaches@luciezurich @vihealthcoachhttps://thecomingoutcoaches.comhttps://mslifecoach.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thecomingoutcoaches/https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtqiastars/@JAMPACKEDSHOW WWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830

EPISODE 61.JALISSA SHELBY [Owner of the Adult Toy store, Masterplaytion & Therapist] joins via Zoom to talk listening with love and empathy, relationship problems for couples during the pandemic, increase in mental health healing, self-care for a therapist, intimate communication, importance of tapping into mental stimulation, and her secret to getting over an ex.She brings out the pussy puppet and some of her favorite sex toys while we play INTERROGATION & KEYWORDS with Vanilla Crown Royale!WATCH INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/iIeEz3EAKz0BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/kinky-tings=======ABOUT:Relationships of all kind endure bumps in the road. Some bumps are bigger than others and some bumps seem impossible to get over. Jalissa Shelby, MA, LPC helps strengthen and equip couples and families with skills and tools to overcome and tackle the obstacles within your relationships. Whether it’s communication, finances, betrayals, rekindling romance, pre-marital counseling, dignified divorces (couples who have already decided to divorce), family integration, concerns with child/adolescent behaviors, parenting skills, and more, there IS help for you! The tools she provides have been researched and proven to increase satisfaction in couples and families and can be implemented immediately! Reading this means that you have hope, and where there is hope, she can help you bring change!Jalissa Shelby helps take your relationship to new heights and new depths. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counseling, specializing in Couples and Family therapy. She has worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years and holds nearly 10 years of experience in couples and family work. She’s helped transform the lives of families and couples of various ages and backgrounds. Jalissa believes that change does not come from conversations alone, you must put in the work. Small changes lead to big changes and every ounce of effort you have will help you get to where you want to be! As a Gottman trained therapist, she is prepared to meet you where you are and get you started on your path to develop new ways to love and trust! @masterplaytion@jalissaboundlessly@judy_judie_joodiewww.masterplaytion.comhttps://linktr.ee/growingboundlessly#SelfConfidence #SelfCare #MasterPLAYtion #GirlsNightIn #SelfLove #chicago======== SHOW NOTES:SHOW INTROJAMPACKED WELCOMEJAMEELA HAMMONDJAM TALK:MENTAL HEALTH INTERVIEW:JALISSA SHELBYDRINK OF CHOICE: VANILLA CROWN ROYALEGAME: INTERROGATION & KEYWORDS SEGMENT: JAM IN THOThttps://www.jampackedshow.com/post/kinky-tingsWORDS OF WISDOMFOLLOW INSTAGRAM: @JAMPACKEDSHOW / CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO.WWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830OUTRO

EPISODE 60.WOOSAHANDREA PRESSLEY [FOUNDER of The Sunshine Project/FOUNDER of The Healing Gardens/Reiki Master/Energy Healer/Meditation Guide] joins via Zoom to talk Mindful Meditation (for adults and kids), intentional breathing, Black Mental Health, conscious parenting, tips to help us get through stress especially with the holidays during a pandemic, the importance of protecting your energy.We play STORYTIME with White Wine!WATCH INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/PZXytXHXyjwBLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/woosah=====ABOUT:Andrea Pressley is a Reiki Master, Energy Healer, and Meditation Guide. She’s the Founder of The Sunshine Project, a Kids Meditation and Wellness App promoting Conscious Parenting for Minority Families. The app provides meditation for the following ages: 5 AND UNDER (SUNRISE GROUP), 6YRS-11 YRS (SOLAR NOON GROUP), and 11 YRS-13 YRS (SUNSET GROUP). She’s also the Founder of The Healing Gardens where she has developed a safe space for mental and spiritual healing for marginalized people and families. She provides Energy Healing, Guided Meditation Bundles, Helping You Release Toxic Energy from Your Life.@andrea_pressley☀️ @thesunshineprojectkid

MICHAEL MUÑOZ [Dubbed the Andy Cohen of Food & the fabulous elf of Dear Santa] joins via Zoom to make shrimp tacos together in celebration of JAM’s bday & to talk the importance of cooking, BLM in Times Square, coming out, what it meant for him to be a part of Operation Santa as well as to respond to the LGBTQ letter spotlighted in the documentary, DEAR SANTA. We play Heads Up [Accents] w/ JAM’s favorite type of Margarita w/ Tequila & Grand Marnier!WATCH INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/m1EKZTzN9VE BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/birthday-turn-up=======ABOUT:Michael Munoz is known to most as the perfectly combined fashionable food enthusiast and fabulous show stopper. He is a successful food blogger, culinary emcee, and food writer who is passionate about food, friendship, and The Golden Girls. You may have seen him in The ADVOCATE Magazine about being in the documentary, DEAR SANTA responding to an LGBTQ letter from a child wanting to be loved. Last year, in the wake of Hurricane Maria, he took his veteran status with Operation Santa and urged the USPS to include the children of Puerto Rico in their efforts. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Michael's path as a musician, actor, and culinary enthusiast has taken him across the world to sing with legends like Julie Andrews and Andrea Bocelli, back to the stages of Broadway and then onto morning television for cocktail tastings and brunch bites! With the realization that there were no Queer POC people, like himself, represented in the food media world set him on a fabulous journey that has taken him to places he would’ve never imagined. Michael's successful blog 'The Kitchen Gaily' combines fun, and accessible food with infectious campy humor that is totally unique and hilariously informative. It is a real guide to eating and living fabulously! Michael's culinary writing style can also be found in W42nd Street Magazine, where his monthly food column even gets New Yorkers excited about visiting Midtown Manhattan!But to really get Michael's vibe, one must delve into his podcast "IN YO MOUTH” where he wants to know what you eat from the streets to the sheets! Hosting the only Queer food podcast on the airwaves Michael is skilled at taking ordinary conversations & infusing them w/ some extraordinary secret ingredients. His main focus is highlighting, telling, and being the custodian of the stories of the LGBTQ+ community through a culinary lens. Notable guests have included Queer Puerto Rican comedian and MTV host Gabe Gonzalez, Author of “F*ck Your Diet…” Chloe Hilliard, Cookbook Author and king of mash-up foods Dan Whalen and even CHOPPED cast members Chef Ash Fulk, Chef Michele Ragussis, and Renee Blackman. Other gay foodie notables are Elliot Norris of My Gay Kitchen, The Grubfather himself Sal DiBenedetto, Chandley Borges of Gays Gotta Eat, and Dustin Harder, The Vegan Roadie himself!@thekitchengaily@inyomouthpodhttps://www.themunoz.comhttps://www.in-yo-mouth.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/thekitchengailylinktr.ee/thekitchengaily======== JAM TALK:BIRTHDAY TURN UP + CAMEO SHENANIGANShttps://www.phoenixgrey.com/blog/descanso-gardens/MUSIC BREAK: THE SISTEM - GIMME THAT BOOK REFERENCED: "2 FROG PRINCES"WWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830

EPISODE 58.MORTASAY ABOUT...The band, Mortasay [VONYSE REEDER and & AMY LOU PALMER] join via Zoom to talk having discussions as an interracial couple on social injustices/Black Lives Matter, White Fragility, coming out, balance of touring on the road together, and performing with Chaka Kahn.We play Storytime with Sake!WATCH INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/P47VMqhxFbk=====UPCOMING PROJECTS:HOODIE SUBMISSION / CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYIF YOU WANT TO BE A PART HOODIE SUBMISSION AND GIVEAWAY FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE LONELY DURING CHRISTMAS…THEY’RE DOING 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAY…NEW SONG: “One of us” #BEONEOFUS - JAN. 13TH ZOOM PERFORMANCE ON JAN. 17TH (ON LEZ BE HONEST COMEDY SHOW) FULL MUSIC VIDEO COMES OUT JAN. 19THABOUT:MORTASAY is the expression of an American musical duo, composed of married musicians Vonyse Reeder and Amy Lou Palmer. Formed in 2010 in Los Angeles, California, MORTASAY reflects an eclectic indie electronic soul sound. Or as Vonyse likes to call it Alter’d Native Soul. Their lyrics and sound reveal a merger of two unconventional childhoods. Vonyse, an Indianapolis, Indiana native, and Amy Lou, a native of Eastern Washington State, consider themselves city-bound country girls. The music discloses many musical influences from country to soul, steeped in activism, spirituality, and consciousness. Growing up in different parts of America, both void of diversity, music has shaped how they perceive society and connected as a married couple. #Mortasay’s combined experiences:Toured with Cake, Gomez, RootbeerPlayed shows with Chaka Kahn, Black Eyed Peas, Ozomatli, Hillsong, Indie Arie, Erykah Badu, Morris Day and the TimesPerformances at Milwaukee Summerfest, House of Blues, LA Pride, San Diego Pride, Las Vegas Pride, Troubadour, SXSW, DTLA Proud and numerous colleges.You can hear some of Amy’s percussion skills in the track “Party Like a Rockstar.” by Shane Hendrix featuring Nicki Minaj.@mortasayVONYSE REEDER @vonyseAMY LOU PALMER @amylucidlouhttps://linktr.ee/mortasay#mortasaythursdays#mortasayabout#mortasaywithBLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/mortasay-about======== SHOW NOTES:SHOW INTROJAMPACKED WELCOMEJAMEELA HAMMONDJAM TALK:JAM LOVE DA WHITE FOLKS.>INTERVIEW: VONYSE REEDERAMY LOU PALMERDRINK OF CHOICE: SAKEGAME: STORYTIMEIF YOU WANT TO BE A PART HOODIE SUBMISSION AND GIVEAWAY FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE LONELY DURING CHRISTMAS…THEY’RE DOING 12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAY…ALSO, LOOK OUT FOR THEIR SONG “One of us” #BEONEOFUS - JAN. 13TH / ZOOM PERFORMANCE ON JAN. 17TH (ON LEZ BE HONEST COMEDY SHOW) / FULL VIDEO COMES OUT JAN. 19THBOOK REFERENCED: “WHITE FRAGILITY”SEGMENT: JAM IN THOTWORDS OF WISDOMFOLLOW INSTAGRAM: @JAMPACKEDSHOW / CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO.WWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830OUTRO

EPISODE 57.Last episode we sat with Lisa Morgan [OWNER OF THE MORGAN RESIDENCE] || Now we’re back with a Part 2 with the Morgan/Logan Fam Bam [LISA MORGAN, ANGELA & ERIK LOGAN] join via Zoom to talk stripper names, misconceptions of Oakland, Oakland Raider fan loyalty, is there an expectation to know sports, guess who’s the Fantasy Football 2-time champ, pandemic Football experience, best method for decorating a Christmas tree, trying to stay balanced during the pandemic/strong friend check ups, what they’d like you to know about their dad, Baseball Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan.We attempt to play “Um, so…” and possibly the most epic game of Storytime with some St. Germain & Bourbon!WATCH INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/Ry9FlGRTI1MABOUT:LISA MORGAN is the Owner of the interior decorating company, THE MORGAN RESIDENCE, featuring all aspects of decorating/design with a focus on “All things design inside.” Lisa went from working 30 years as a professional Makeup Artist to creating her company. You may have seen her on Spectrum News “IN FOCUS SOCAL” discussing changing careers due to the pandemic. Lisa is also the daughter of Baseball Hall of Famer, 2-time World Series Champion (w/ the CINCINNATI REDS), and Major League Baseball Broadcaster, Joe Morgan.LISA MORGAN - THE MORGAN RESIDENCE@dolleduplisa @the_morgan_residenceLike/share on FB:The Morgan Residence lisa@morganresidence.comwww.morganresidence.comCOSMETIC LINE: DOLLEDUPLISAhttps://www.facebook.com/Dolleduplisa-104783928129712/BLOG: www.jampackedshow.com/post/kickin-it-with-the-morgan-logan-crew========SHOW NOTES:SHOW INTROJAMPACKED WELCOMEJAMEELA HAMMONDJAM TALK:KICK IT SESSIONS WITH JAMINTERVIEW:LISA MORGANANGELA LOGANERIK LOGANDRINK OF CHOICE: ST. GERMAIN & BOURBONGAME: UM, SO... & STORYTIMEBOOK RECOMMENDATION (FROM ERIK LOGAN)“CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS” FOR BEING BETTER IN A RELATIONSHIP AND BEING PREPARED FOR A RELATIONSHIPSEGMENT: JAM IN THOTwww.jampackedshow.com/post/kickin-it-with-the-morgan-logan-crewWORDS OF WISDOMFOLLOW INSTAGRAM: @JAMPACKEDSHOW / CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO.WWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830OUTRO

EPISODE 56.When a dream crosses into real life and JAMMIN NEWS. Lisa Morgan [OWNER OF THE MORGAN RESIDENCE] joins via Zoom to talk interior designing tips during the pandemic , memories with her dad, Baseball Hall of Famer, Joe Morgan, kids in Zoom school, and changing careers due to the pandemic. We play Heads Up, the Act It Out and Pop Culture decks over some Champagne.WATCH INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/ppBOughQJHMABOUT:LISA MORGAN is the Owner of the interior decorating company, THE MORGAN RESIDENCE, featuring all aspects of decorating/design with a focus on “All things design inside.” Lisa went from working 30 years as a professional Makeup Artist to creating her company. You may have seen her on Spectrum News “IN FOCUS SOCAL” discussing changing careers due to the pandemic. Lisa is also the daughter of Baseball Hall of Famer, 2-time World Series Champion (w/ the CINCINNATI REDS), and Major League Baseball Broadcaster, Joe Morgan.LISA MORGAN - THE MORGAN RESIDENCE@dolleduplisa @the_morgan_residenceLike/share on FB:The Morgan Residence lisa@morganresidence.comwww.morganresidence.comCOSMETIC LINE: DOLLEDUPLISAhttps://www.facebook.com/Dolleduplisa-104783928129712/BLOG: https://www.jampackedshow.com/post/field-of-dreams======== SHOW NOTES:SHOW INTROJAMPACKED WELCOMEJAMEELA HAMMONDJAM TALK:DREAMS WINE WITH THE WIFE (COMING SOON) SEGMENT: JAMMIN NEWSTIME FOR SOME JAMMIN NEWS…WHERE WE SHARE GOOD NEWS STORIES THAT ARE LOCAL OR NATIONAL…- KIM NGJAMPACKED PHONE LINE#: 818-514-5830INTERVIEWDRINK OF CHOICE: CHAMPAGNEGAME: HEADS UP [ACT IT OUT/POP CULTURE]SEGMENT: JAM IN THOThttps://www.jampackedshow.com/post/field-of-dreamsWORDS OF WISDOMFOLLOW INSTAGRAM: @JAMPACKEDSHOW / CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO.WWW.JAMPACKEDSHOW.COMOUTRO

Nov. 2, 2019 - Saints & Sinners Masquerade Ball / New OrleansWe had Chief Weekenders/Co-Founders for The Weekend Soirée [ @theweekendsoiree ], Imani Grant [ @grantunlimited @missimanig ] & M.Dot [ @mdotfuller ] on Episode 48 to discuss The Weekend Soirée.The Weekend Soirée is a lifestyle brand and the premier celebration for Queer Womxn. TWS is an annual 4-day destination retreat, created to fill the void in the event space for professional, multicultural, Queer womxn who want more than just a party weekend to enable community-building, laughter and fun through this annual event. Bedlam In The Big Easy had 50+ around the clock activities from workouts to night parties! #theweekendsoiree is going down Oct. 31st - Nov. 3rd in New Orleans!Jampacked held down the red carpet at this year's TWS: The Bedlam in the Big Easy's Saints & Sinners Masquerade Ball in New Orleans! Check out our red carpet and backstage coverage! #TWS2019INTERVIEWS >>

Oct. 13, 2019 - NiK Kacy Presents: Equality Fashion Week / The Globe Theatre, Los Angeles, CAWe had Creator & Producer of the Equality Fashion Week (EFW)[ @equalityfashionweek ],