Podcasts about kbla

Akilis is a long-time community organizer and political strategist. He has worked on six presidential campaigns and is the national field director for Black Lives Matter Grassroots. He is the founder of the Fannie Lou Hamer Institute. On this pod we talk about the history and launch of KBLA 1580 the first Black talk radio station west of the Mississippi. https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/https://blmgrassroots.org/https://www.instagram.com/akili4thepeople/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

The phone lines are hot as we celebrate the heavenly birthday of Tupac Shakur with music and memories. One "conservative" caller comes with the attack-talking-points against teenager Karmelo Anthony, who was recently convicted after trying to defend himself against bullies at a high school track meet. Dominique is not having it.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.instagram.com/kbla1580/ https://freekarmelo.net/ 

This morning, Dominique DiPrima elaborated on the death of Karmelo Anthony and discussed how the attorney is requesting an appeal, even though he must serve 17 years before becoming eligible. This should be considered a self‑defense case. She also spoke about the rise and fall of America, emphasizing that the electoral system must benefit the community in order for the community to succeed. Right now, many feel that Donald Trump is failing the community. We still want our 40 acres and a mule — and we want Karmelo free. Next, KBLA 1580 opening the line for callers' opinion.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique Diprima opens the phone lines for headlines and hot topics during her live morning radio show First Things First on KBLA 1580 AM. First Things First. During these segments, she invites listeners to weigh in on local politics, community issues, and current events. This is consistent with her long-standing style as a community-focused talk host.

Dominique Diprima open phones with KBLA 1580 Talk Radio and reading between the headlines regarding the June 2nd election, debating various candidates, and the "anti-weaponization" slush fund program of nearly $1.8 billion.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio

In this episode of The Strategist Is In, Dr. Loren M. Hill explores a quieter form of workplace adaptation—how environments slowly shape who we become in order to survive inside them.Not every change is growth.Some changes are adaptation that became so familiar, we stopped questioning it.This episode examines:The difference between strategic adaptation and self-contractionHow workplace environments train behavior over timeWhy some ideas, voices, and forms of visibility feel “safer” than othersWhat happens when survival strategies become identityThe emotional cost of constantly editing yourself to stay absorbableThis is a nuanced conversation about professionalism, political awareness, visibility, and the subtle ways institutions shape identity.If something in this episode feels familiar—not dramatic, just familiar—that may be worth paying closer attention to.Download the companion reflection worksheet in the show notes.https://theacclivity.com/ReflectionGuideE65Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580's Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************→ Subscribe to YouTube→ Subscribe to the Newsletter→ Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on FacebookNot sure what your next move is?Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S

In this episode of The Strategist Is In, Dr. Loren M. Hill explains why many highly qualified directors and department chairs are not being selected for dean roles—even when they are already doing work at that level.The issue is not capability.It's positioning.Most leaders focus on credibility inside their current scope. But hiring decisions for senior roles are shaped by how you are perceived across the institution long before a job is posted.You are not evaluated on your potential.You are evaluated on how you are already seen.This episode breaks down: The difference between credibility and visibility  Why great performance at your current level can keep you there  How positioning happens months before interviews begin  What higher ed leaders must do differently to be seen at the next level If you've ever thought, “I'm qualified, so why am I not being selected?” — this episode answers that directly.Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580's Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************→ Subscribe to YouTube→ Subscribe to the Newsletter→ Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on FacebookNot sure what your next move is?Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S

You can be crystal clear about what matters and still find yourself struggling to execute it well.In this episode of The Strategist Is In, Dr. Loren M. Hill shares a powerful observation from a recent strategic planning session: a room full of thoughtful, capable, aligned leaders came to one honest conclusion—they were severely under-resourced.And that insight doesn't just apply to organizations.It applies to how many high-performing professionals are operating right now.This conversation explores:Why clarity alone doesn't solve the problemHow over-functioning becomes a compensation strategyThe difference between effort and structural supportWhat it means to rethink how your work is designedThis episode is not about doing more.It's about understanding what you're operating inside.Download the companion reflection guide to identify where you may be clear… but not supported—and what that means for how you move forward.

The phones are hot and the topics are on fire. Dominique and the KBLA callers look at national and international topics including the rise of the MAGA celebs and why some, like TLC's Chilli, support then MAGA agenda but try to hide it or walk it back when their political opinions come to light.

On this podcast we look at the state of the California's governor's race and why the Democratic Party's latest moves may end up creating an all-white cohort of candidates for 2026. We unbox the delightful and restorative Black Women Are Divine event in honor of Breonna Taylor. We speak on the role of labor in defeating fascism and look at why the movement to unseat Police Chief Jim McDonnell is picking up steam. KBLA contributor and BLM Grassroots Director Dr. Melina Abdullah joins.https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

On this podcast we look at the state of the California's governor's race and why the Democratic Party's latest moves may end up creating an all-white cohort of candidates for 2026. We unbox the delightful and restorative Black Women Are Divine event in honor of Breonna Taylor. We speak on the role of labor in defeating fascism and look at why the movement to unseat Police Chief Jim McDonnell is picking up steam. KBLA contributor and BLM Grassroots Director Dr. Melina Abdullah joins. https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/ https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In this episode of The Strategist Is In, Dr. Loren M. Hill explores what it means to be highly visible without always having power.Drawing from a recent experience presenting at an international conference in Argentina, she reflects on how leadership often shows up in moments of confusion, tension, and structural gaps — especially for those who are expected to hold rooms together that they did not design.This conversation examines hypervisibility: being seen before being supported, being included without being resourced, and being read as a symbol or representation rather than as an individual. Dr. Hill also unpacks the tension between institutional credibility and community impact, and how leaders are often required to navigate both while under watchful scrutiny.If you have ever felt the weight of expectation in rooms where you had limited leverage, this episode offers a framework for understanding where visibility translates into influence — and where it does not.A companion workbook is available in the show notes to help you map where you are visible, where you have influence, and where there may be gaps between the two.

The Eaton Fire Ravaged Black Altadena. A Journalist Documents Its Resilience After the Eaton Fire tore through Altadena in 2025, reporter James Farr went live on radio station KBLA in Los Angeles. His weekly call-in show, Conversations Live: Altadena Rising, highlights the voices of fire survivors, focusing on the people from Altadena's historic Black neighborhoods, which the fire disproportionately ravaged. He's given voice to the community as they have moved from processing the shock and destruction of the fire, to navigating displacement, and deciding whether to rebuild. Reporter Steven Cuevas brings us this profile of radio host James Farr, and a few of the people whose stories he's been following over the last year.   AfroLA: Covering Altadena's Black Community With a Long View It's been more than 14 months since the deadly Eaton Fire ravaged Altadena, particularly its Black neighborhoods that were home to elders and multigenerational families. While many news outlets have pivoted away from Altadena, the nonprofit solutions journalism outlet AfroLA, whose tag line is “Unapologetic. Black. Los Angeles” has remained committed to uplifting wildfire survivors' stories throughout the slow process of recovery. The California Report Magazine's host Sasha Khokha talks with AfroLA reporters Corrinne Ruff and William Jenkins about what sets this kind of community-focused Black journalism apart – and Ruff and Jenkins share the stories of some of the residents they've been following, including Black architects committed to rebuilding their neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominique DiPrima and Ed Sanders go in on the firing of Christy Noem, the war in Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Cuba and the racism inside elite private schools as unmasked by a young Black water polo player suing Harvard Westlake. Ed Sanders is the President and Founder of ES Advisors, a public policy and electoral consulting firm and a KBLA contributor. Twitter: @EdwardMSanders ‪@DiPrimaRadio‬ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Dominique DiPrima and Ed Sanders go in on the firing of Christy Noem, the war in Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Cuba and the racism inside elite private schools as unmasked by a young Black water polo player suing Harvard Westlake. Ed Sanders is the President and Founder of ES Advisors, a public policy and electoral consulting firm and a KBLA contributor.Twitter: @EdwardMSanders ‪@DiPrimaRadio‬ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this pod Dominique and Sherri unbox national and local issues.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Sherri Bell is a labor activist and KBLA contributor. On this pod Dominique and Sherri unbox national and local issues. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

We often assume that achievement brings relief.A higher title. Greater influence. More authority.Surely, at some point, the pressure eases.But what if that assumption is wrong?In this episode of The Strategist Is In, Dr. Loren M. Hill explores what she calls “the boulder at the top” the quiet emotional weight experienced by leaders, executives, and high-achievers whose influence continues to expand.Drawing from a candid moment in a high-level leadership gathering, Loren unpacks:• Why the higher the influence, the heavier the expectation• The myth of “arrival” in leadership• The difference between meaningful challenge and structural friction• How competence becomes baseline and often invisible• Why excellence can feel cumulative in some spaces and endlessly resetting in others• The structural roots of exhaustion at the topThis episode continues Season 5's exploration of The Emotional Cost of Excellence, reframing leadership strain as a design issue rather than a resilience failure. Plus: Download the free companion reflection workbook to map where your effort accumulates and where it resets.Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580's Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************→ Subscribe to YouTube→ Subscribe to the Newsletter→ Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on FacebookNot sure what your next move is?Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S

January is often framed as a reset.But clarity doesn't automatically create momentum.This episode completes a three-part arc from Season 5:November: noticing what still countsDecember: choosing what to carry forwardJanuary: committing to what you're willing to build nextThis is not a productivity episode.It's about building under real conditions.You'll hear stories of faculty and leaders navigating shifting metrics, institutional ambiguity, and emotional overload, not by reinventing themselves, but by choosing containment, boundaries, and sustainable commitment.This episode is quieter by design.Because building doesn't require urgency.It requires honesty.A companion guide,

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Wrestling Superstar Al Snow to discuss his new film "Learning You." Listen to Al's powerful pivot from the ring to the screen as he advocates for families with autism and special needs. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to the "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners — We've got a lot to talk about!

In this episode of Your Strategist Is In, Dr. Loren M. Hill continues the three-part end-of-year arc by naming December's quiet but critical leadership work: discernment. As higher education remains unstable and expectations continue to shift, this episode invites you to slow down and ask a single guiding question: What am I choosing to carry forward?Through reflection, metaphor, and real-world examples from across higher education, Dr. Hill explores how discernment differs from clarity, why not all labor is meant to cross seasons, and how intentional choice becomes an act of leadership — not withdrawal.This episode is for faculty, administrators, staff, and academic leaders who feel the weight of what they've been holding and are ready to choose what truly belongs in the next season.

In this conversation, David Bryan interviews Sharri Foos, a marriage and family therapist and founder of the Narrative Method.  Shari shares insights on the importance of creative writing in healing and personal growth, emphasizing the non-therapeutic, supportive nature of her workshops. The discussion also covers the core concepts of the Narrative Method.      Shari  and David explore the importance of creating a safe space for individuals to connect and share their stories. They discuss the role of humor and creativity in facilitating meaningful conversations, the challenges of navigating vulnerability, and the significance of self-compassion.       Shari emphasizes the need for understanding and empathy in human interactions, while also addressing the promotion and accessibility of the Narrative Method, which aims to foster connection and healing through storytelling.Shari Foos is the founder of The Narrative Method, an award-winning 501C3 that addresses the crisis of loneliness by connecting people through their stories and creative expression. Now in its 12th year, TNM offers numerous online groups open to all as well as programs for underserved communities including veterans, youth in crises and mature adults.Ms. Foos is a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California and New York. She earned an MS in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University (2012) and her MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles (1997), where she founded BRIDGE in 1999, a free humanities program for low-income adults, and where she is also an adjunct professor. She is the recipient of the New Directions for Veterans Community Hero Award (2015) and The Antioch University Los Angeles Lifetime Achievement Award (2016). Ms. Foos serves on the board of the City Kids Foundation and has served as a judge for Gold Humanism in Medicine since 2014. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Shari was a television writer, punk-rock singer and the creator of cutting-edge salons and events.As a sought-after expert on the subjects of relationships, loneliness and meaningful connection, Foos' writing and commentary have appeared in a range of online and print publications and podcasts, including Real Simple, Huffington Post, Women's Health, KBLA, Fatherly, Thrive Global, Shondaland, The LA Weekly, Sparks & Honey Culture Briefings, Body Green, Sondership and Bustle. https://www.thenarrativemethod.org/https://www.instagram.com/thenarrativ...

In a year marked by shifting metrics, institutional turbulence, and the evolving landscape of higher education, resilient leadership requires something far deeper than steadiness — it calls for clarity, groundedness, and self-honesty.In this reflective November episode, Dr. Loren M. Hill guides you through the quiet work of noticing: noticing what's fading, what's evolving, and what no longer belongs to you. Through the Healing-Centered Leadership lens, she offers tools, questions, and reframes to help you understand your current season of meaning-making.This is the work of November: not fixing, not releasing — noticing.Tune in as we prepare for December's work of choosing what stays, what goes, and what deserves to cross the threshold into a new year.

Is SoCal Edison's “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580's Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE's settlement fund.Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Dr. Echelle Williams, MFL, Brandon Lamar (President, Pasadena NAACP), and Zaire Calvin, High School Football Coach.If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard. Contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Is SoCal Edison's “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair?In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE's settlement fund.Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Martin Gordon, Chair of the Pasadena Community Coalition; Jacque Robinson-Bailey, Former Pasadena Vice Mayor; Toni Bailey-Raines, Community Organizer and host of Altadena Talks; and Dr. William Syms, Vice President of Student Services at West LA College.If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard — contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

In this episode, I share a reflection on what it means to lead with courage, care, and clarity in higher education today. As founder of Acclivity and proud speaker at The Gathering 2025, I explore how resilient leadership isn't about being unshakable—it's about being honest, grounded, and transparent, especially when systems are under pressure.Through my Healing-Centered Leadership Compass, I introduce four domains that help leaders navigate misalignment, burnout, and institutional fatigue:Self-Awareness – understanding what we carry and how we lead from it.Relational Accountability – building trust beyond compliance.Institutional Integrity – aligning our actions with our stated values.Social Responsibility – leading with systems awareness and care.I also preview my upcoming sessions at The Gathering 2025, including a solo workshop on academic leadership and a joint presentation with Dr. NaTasha Jordan on bridging healing-centered leadership with high-touch excellence models.Because leadership doesn't live in silos—it lives in relationships. And in this moment of chronic disruption, we're called not to be perfect, but to be present.

We often talk about the weight of failure—but not the weight of praise. Sometimes, the very things we're celebrated for become the ghosts that follow us. We get known for what we once did well, and slowly, excellence becomes a performance rather than a joy.In this episode, I explore three emotional seasons every high-achiever eventually faces:Haunted by Achievement: When past success becomes a cage.The Quiet Rebellion of Enough: When saying no becomes an act of integrity.The Season of Letting Go: When release becomes the most honest form of growth.“Enough isn't mediocrity. It's a moral stance.” “Letting go isn't quitting. It's the beginning of honesty.”For those of us working inside systems that worship more, these aren't just reflections—they're survival skills.CLICK HERE for the Reflection Guide to help you pause, process, and shift.https://theacclivity.com/SeasonOfLettingGo_ReflectionGuidePrompt for reflection:What version of yourself are you still performing for? And what might shift if you finally let them rest?Dr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580's Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************→ Subscribe to YouTube→ Subscribe to the Newsletter→ Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on FacebookNot sure what your next move is?Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S

If you've ever felt abandoned by leadership on your campus, you're not alone. Disruption isn't the only challenge in higher education — it's the lack of leadership that follows.In this episode of Your Strategist Is In, Dr. Loren Hill shares how to fill the leadership gap with clarity, courage, and capacity — no matter your role. You'll hear: Why trust in leadership is wavering across campuses.How turnover, demographics, and harsher scrutiny for women and leaders of color are reshaping leadership.The three practices you can start using right now to step into leadership, even without a title.

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by two Democratic Party rising stars - Former White House trade official and U.S. House Candidate Dylan Hewitt and DNC Vice Chair & Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta. Listen to why Dylan is running to defeat the conservative movement's rising star Rep. Elise Stefanik, why Rep. Kenyatta walked from North Philadelphia to Harrisburg State Capitol over Labor Day Weekend and get their take on some of the most important trending headlines. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Patrick M. Young Founder of 4 Social Peace to talk about lessons from his community violence intervention work that the media doesn't talk about nearly enough, his work on the frontlines leading the nation's first digital community violence intervention organization, and how he's remembering MLK, Jr. and Emmett Till on this bittersweet anniversary. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Attorney & Former D.C. Associate Attorney General Ryan L. Jones to share what he's hearing from the residents of D.C., his take on Trump Administration seeking death penalty in all D.C. murder cases, Trump's executive order to make suspects pay cash bail and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

This special mini episode marks a new chapter for The Acclivity. Dr. Loren M. Hill shares exciting updates, including a new podcast name (The Strategist Is In), a refreshed newsletter (Your Next Move), the introduction of Quick Clarity Sessions, and the launch of the Search Partnership Track (SPT) for higher ed leaders and institutions. Each step reflects Acclivity's commitment to delivering strategic, personalized support that helps leaders move forward with clarity and purpose.These updates aren't cosmetic—they're intentional steps to model adaptability and deliver the kind of white-glove service I want every client and listener to experience. 

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Civil Rights Attorney and Social Change Executive Director Todd Belcore to talk about President Trump's plan to join D.C. Police patrol, future of policing in Los Angeles vs. D.C., how the Administration is increasing mass deportation efforts by targeting 55 people with U.S. visas and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Former White House Fellow and Gary City Council President William Godwin to talk about Texas State Democrats return to legislature, Trump's vow to end vote-by-mail, Dems emerging path out of the political wilderness, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Higher education has always faced change — but today's disruption is different: faster, more political, and more interconnected than ever. Political intervention, demographic shifts, AI-driven transformation, and cultural divides are converging all at once, reshaping how we teach, lead, and learn.In this episode of Your Strategist Is In With Dr. Loren M. Hill, she explores how faculty, administrators, and campus leaders can thrive when disruption is the operating environment. You'll learn:Why role clarity is essential to maintaining momentum during uncertaintyHow leadership exists in every corner of campus — not just in corner officesThree key behaviors that help you adapt faster than the disruption itselfYou'll also get a series of quick reflection questions to help you connect the episode's insights directly to your role — plus a free Reflection & Action Guide linked in below to capture your answers and turn them into action.Click Here to Download the free Reflection & Action Guide  →  https://theacclivity.com/ReflectionActionGuideDr. Loren M. Hill is a licensed clinical psychologist, the founder of The Acclivity and a Senior Executive Consultant for Transformational Leadership in Higher Ed helping Higher Ed leaders lead with clarity, courage and purpose. She is an APA Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow, RAND Faculty Workshop Fellow, and member of Psi Chi, she also serves as Resident Psychologist for KBLA 1580's Urban Family Focus talk radio. Dr. Hill specializes in helping women, BIPOC, and first-generation professionals gain clarity, confidence, and leadership impact. For further information on Academic Career Advancements support and coaching, click here to book a free no obligation call ************************→ Subscribe to YouTube→ Subscribe to the Newsletter→ Connect on LinkedIn → Connect on FacebookNot sure what your next move is?Acclivity's Quick Clarity Session offers a one-time strategy consult + custom follow-up to help you figure it out. ​ → S

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Don't Talk About Politics' Author Sarah Stein Lubrano about what she calls a democracy in crisis becuase we're clinging to the myth that talking about politics changes people's minds. Listen to her research insights and argument for an altertnative way to effect the political landscape. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Bassett Vance Productions President Lynnette Ramirez ahead of their much anticipated Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival panel titled "The Business of Storytelling: Producing and Directing for Multiple Platforms." Later, Dr. Quartey is joined by Actor Courtney B. Vance to talk pour into this conversation as a celebrated artist and producer. Plus listen to him talk about the conversation he'll be having later in the week with the brothers on the island. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Leah Litman, Author of "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes." Listen to her take on the Trump Administration's relentless assault on federal agencies, more than 150,000 federal workers who have accepted Trump's resignation incentives, and why every American should care. Later we tap into our conversation with Texas State Representative Christian Manuel of Select Congressional Redistricting Committee to share why the GOP redistricting battle in Texas is a dress rehearsal for the desperate measures the Republican Party is willing to take to maintain its grip on the federal government and beyond. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Tony Award Winning Actor Wendell Pierce to talk about why he thinks “The Wire” shouldn't come back, how his ownership of WBOK-AM in New Orleans helped him prepare for his role in the new “Superman” blockbuster film, plus listen to him offer his take on the politics shaping the state of the media industry and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Nothing More of This Land" Author Joseph Lee to talk about his sweeping exploration of Indigenous identity, weaving in the story of his own family from the beaches of Martha's Vineyard to Alaska to Northern California, the halls of the United Nations and beyond. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Immigration Lawyer Allen Orr, Founder of Orr Immigration Law to talk about dropped cases against L.A. Protestors, what it says about competence of federal prosecutors, and impact of ICE raids on L.A. Workers. Listen to his take on Black Americans moving abroad and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "The Life Coach" Writer, Director, Producer Patricia Bebia to talk about relationship between Black masculinity, leadership, what inspired her directorial debut, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Immigration Lawyer Allen Orr, Founder of Orr Immigration Law to talk about dropped cases against L.A. Protestors, what it says about competence of federal prosecutors, and impact of ICE raids on L.A. Workers. Listen to his take on Black Americans moving abroad and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "The Life Coach" Writer, Director, Producer Patricia Bebia to talk about relationship between Black masculinity, leadership, what inspired her directorial debut, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Social Change Executive Director and Civil Rights Attorney Todd Belcore to separate the fact from fiction on new Trump lawsuit challenging NYC sanctuary city policy and SCOTUS emergency decision on voting rights. Later listen to us talk about why Gov. Tony Evers decision to not run for a third term matters and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Mayor Tito Brown of Youngstown, Ohio to talk separate fact from fiction on-on-the-ground when it comes to national public safety trends. Listen to his take on impacts to public education in Ohio and beyond if veto override by Ohio Republicans seeking to provide property tax relief is successful. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by AMPU Political Contributor & Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University Dr. Jonathan Collins. Together they remember the enduring legacy of Malcolm Jamal-Warner and the politics of his timeless character Theo Huxtable. Later listen to them react to Hunter Biden unload on Democratic Party elite and share his true feelings about Kamala Harris. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by AMPU Political Contributor & Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University Dr. Jonathan Collins. Together they discuss the politics of some of the days biggest headlines and talk about why Maryland Governor Wes Moore Matters as America's only sitting Black Governor while Black America endures a cascade of attacks by a hostile Administration. Dr. Quartey even answers some of Dr. Collins questions about his observations as Gov. Moore interviewer. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by the Founder & Executive Director of the Black Emotional and Mental (BEAM) Health Collective, Yolo Akili Robinson. Learn about how this award-winning leader is building a national network of care in collaboration with grassroots organizations on the frontlines. He is a powerful voice reshaping how Black men think about care, healing, masculinity, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Music, in its infinite resonance, serves not merely as background noise but as a neurobiological sculptor, etching attachment wounds into the psyche's quantum fabric. This essay posits that insecure attachment styles—avoidant, anxious, disorganized—dance to the rhythm of curated playlists, where lyrics act as mantras reinforcing relational trauma.