More Than A Voice

This episode I am joined by Nasara and Makena Gargonnu. We are talking about health, fitness, natural hair, and the 28th Annual Kuumba Festival at San Diego Repertory Theatre. Follow them on instagram at nasara_gargonnu and makena7777.

Michael Oristian is a successful entrepreneur and entertainer who is running for Congress to represent the 53rd District in California. You can learn more about Michael at www.oristianforcongress.com.

My guest this episode is Jacque Crockford. Jacque is a volunteer with the Prison Yoga Project and an Exercise Physiologist at the American Council on Exercise.

On this episode I am joined by Tasha Williamson who is running for Mayor of San Diego. We discussed a wide range of issues facing San Diego and what she will do to change them once in office. Learn more about Tasha at https://www.tasha4mayor.com/

Cory Briggs is an Envoronmental Lawyer and 2020 candidate for San Diego City Attorney. Learn more about Cory at https://corybriggs.com/

Ahmed and Brandee are joined by Dajahn Blevins, The San Diego Council District 4 representative to the Commission for Arts and Culture. The conversation ranged between issues in the cultural identity of The 4th District and the upcoming 28th Annual San Diego Kuumba Fest, February 28th - March 1st at San Diego Repertory Theatre. Get more details at https://www.sdrep.org/kuumba.

In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Robert Wood. After 17 years in federal prison, Robert was released early as a result of the First Step Act, that allows incarcerated individuals can earn their full good time credit per year.We were also joined by Bishop Cornelius Bowser. Learn more at https://www.firststepact.org/

In this episode of The Feed, Ahmed and Brandee are joined by Roosevelt Williams of Young Black and In Business, an organization dedicated to serving emerging black entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses in Southern California through quarterly mixers and a weekly radio show. Learn more about Young Black and In Business at youngblackandinbusiness.com

My guest on this episode is Samantha Gambles Farr, the President of The San Diego Black Nurses Association. Our conversation was mostly centered around the dangers of excess sugar in the daily diet and the history and future of the San Diego Black Nurses Association.

This episode's guest is Academy member-National recording Jazz Guitarist and producer Patrick Yandall.

My guest on this episode is Jaqueline Penhos, founder of Hugs and Bags, "a love movement and community outreach program that serves San Diego’s homeless and underprivileged." Learn more about Jacqueline and her mission at hugsandbags.com.

On this episode of The Feed, Ahmed and Brandee J sit down with Playwrite, Screenwriter, Director, and Producer Tamera Hill along with her husband and partner LaDon McDowell about life in the entertainment industry and her new film The Match Maker! Lear more about Tamera at tamerahillproductions.com and keep up with The Feed at ahmedsvoice.com/the-feed

Brandee J and I kick off "The Feed" with special guest, Rapper, Manager, and aspiring Mogul Dru Jefe. Keep up with "The Feed" with Ahmed and Brandee J at "www.ahmedsvoice.com/the-feed". Follow Dru Jefe: Facebook: Drujefe Twitter: @Drujefe  YouTube: Drujefe  iTunes: Drujefe  SoundCloud: Drujefe  Spotify: Drujefe

In this episode, I am joined by Shaka Robinson, owner, and founder of Anela's Kitchen and Jereke Armstrong Jr., owner, and founder of Fit Evolution for a discussion about bridging the gap between generational wealth, health, and culture. Get links by visiting my website and blog at ahmedsvoice.com. [[{"fid":"9110","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":"Jereke Armstrong Jr. and Shaka Robinson"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":"Jereke Armstrong Jr. and Shaka Robinson"}},"attributes":{"style":"height: 252px; width: 250px;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]

My guest on this episode of the podcast is Leah Goodwin. She is the owner and operator of Leah Goodwin Creations and the curator of the 1619 National Celebration Of Black Women Exhibit at the Women's Museum of California in Liberty Station's Arts District. You can also see images from the exhibit in my Smooth Jazz Notes.[[{"fid":"9100","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"full","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"style":"height: 125px; width: 220px;","class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"2"}}]]    

I am joined again on the #MTAV Podcast by Talk Show Host and Editor In Chief of Luxe Kurves Magazine, Brandee J. In this episode Brandee and I are announcing our new joint podcast, The Feed With Ahmed and Brandee J. [[{"fid":"9101","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]][[{"fid":"9102","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_attribution[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"2"}}]]

"Jammin" Gene Harris is a San Diego and Las Vegas Broadcast veteran and Owner, President, and Host at GroovinU.com. Gene dropped into the studio for a conversation that took us back to the Jazz, Soul, and R&B music scenes in San Diego in the '70s, '80s, and '90s and the radio stations and personalities that played it.

Duvell Chase is the Owner/Operator of Mediterranean's Jazz and Supper Club. His "Soul Jazz Sundays" Series brings the best and brightest Smooth Jazz and R&B Artists to San Diego.

Chef Claudia Sandoval brings more than delicious cuisine and recipes to the table. She also brings confidence, perseverance, commitment, love, tradition, and excellence. On this episode of the More Than A Voice Podcast, I sat down with the Season 6 winner of Gordan Ramsay's MasterChef on Fox and discussed he upbringing here in San Diego, the experience of being a contestant and champion on the popular reality show as well as her aspirations and plans to open a bakery in the heart of National City.

This episode of The More Than A Voice Podcast features Wilda Wong, Cynthia Kil, Taryell Simmons of Culture Cocina. They are on a quest to "break bread" and share the richness of history, community, and culture of the neighborhoods that make up my hometown of San Diego.

This episode of The More Than A Voice Podcast features Actor, Director, Producer and friend Eric Casalini. Eric is one of my favorite people to talk to and we talked about everything just about. Buckle up and take a listen

Bill Brown, Executive Director and Tierney Lawson, Training and Professional Development Manager at The Prison Yoga Project

This episode of the More Than A Voice Podcast features Michael Taylor, Host and Producer of The Theatre Corner, an online video series dedicating itself to promoting diversity and inclusion in the national theater scene.

Herman Collins of The Collins Group, Ray King, Executive Director of the Urban League Of San Diego County, and Pastor Steven Cooper of The Church Of Nu-Way in San Diego and Temecula about the future leadership of the Jackie Robinson YMCA

Kendrick Dial is a true renaissance man. A poet, writer, singer, actor, producer, therapist, as well as the front-man for the music group The Lyrical Groove. He is a true creative to the fullest.

In this episode of the #MTAV Podcast, I sat down with Semi-Pro Women's Football Player from The San Diego Surge and Rap Artist $imba G along with Brandee J, Host of The Brandee J Talk Show and Editor in Chief of Luxe Kurves Magazine.

Part 2 of my conversation with Brandee J, Host of The Brandee J Talk Show, and Editor in Chief of Luxe Kurves Magazine.

Brandee J is a media personality, Host of The Brandee J Talk Show, and Editor in Chief of Luxe Kurves Magazine, an upscale digital lifestyle magazine for kurvy and plus size women.

Brandee J is a media personality, Host of The Brandee J Talk Show, and Editor in Chief of Luxe Kurves Magazine, an upscale digital lifestyle magazine for kurvy and plus size women.

Part 2 of my conversation with Fred White, Founder and Owner Flot SD.

I want to give a big thank you to Fred White Founder and Owner Flot SD for taking the time to talk with me on the More Than A Voice Podcast. If you are looking to find alternative ways of healing mentally or physically I would advise you to consider trying at least an hour session in a sensory deprivation tank. It is unbelievable the amount and various types of relief that can be experienced in one session.   Ahmed Dents Host, Smooth Jazz After Dark / More Than A Voice Podcast

I want to give a big thank you to Fred White Founder and Owner Flot SD for taking the time to talk with me on the More Than A Voice Podcast. If you are looking to find alternative ways of healing mentally or physically I would advise you to consider trying at least an hour session in a sensory deprivation tank. It is unbelievable the amount and various types of relief that can be experienced in one session. [[{"fid":"9057","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]]