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As the daughter of Haitian immigrants growing up in a predominately white suburban town, Dabney Brice knows what it’s like to be overlooked and undervalued. Her mission? To make everyone feel valued and included - to let every voice and story be seen and heard. The Uplift with Dabney Brice is a podcast where all of us, especially those who are underrepresented and misrepresented across all facets of our society, can let our stories shine. Episodes include conversations with guests to educate ...
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Abani Rollins is definitely living her life like it’s golden. As a current law student at Michigan Law, she is grateful for her HBCU (historically black college/university) undergrad experience as it shaped her into the person and professional she is today. In this episode, we talk about the importance of HBCUs, her time on Capitol Hill, and the li…
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Keith Runes truly is a global citizen. Being of Filipino descent, raised in Dubai, and going to college and working in the United States, he’s had quite a life so far. In this episode, we talk about his journey to where he is now, his music talent, and the importance of family. Episode Song Inspiration: “Music Sounds Better With You” by Stardust . …
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This is getting to know your host, part two! To know music is to know Dabney, and so in this episode, she talks about the role music has played in her life - even before she was born! She also shares some of her favorite songs and the connection she has with them. . . . Dabney’s Song Recs You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen: https://open.spotif…
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This episode is for my music people that love discovering new artists! Today we have Gio Genesis, a hip hop, rap, and RnB artist making his way and his mark. And he also happens to be my brother. We get into his whole journey from what sparked him to go into music to what and who inspires him. Episode Song Inspiration: “New Genesis Freestyle” by Gi…
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Today we got the wonderful Abby Muthoni to talk about her journey and story. From how she’s reconciled with being from Kenya but being raised in the US to her documentary on the Black student experience at the University of Richmond, she has come a long way in accepting her Blackness and living her best authentic life. Episode Song Inspiration: “Je…
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Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, why does the United States have the highest maternal mortality rate out of all developed countries? In this episode, we talk about maternal health with Cecelia Lim, a registered nurse working with babies and parents in the NICU at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She answers that ques…
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There’s more to Black culture than the struggle. Yes, the struggle is very real but there’s also joy, laughter, and excellence. That’s why I decided to bring my friends, Erika Scott and Gabe Rollins to talk about how they define Black culture and whether or not they think it’s limited to solely Black people. We also have fun sharing our favorite Bl…
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Currently in the United States, there are over 800,000 people who are under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. These ‘dreamers’ were brought into the country as children from all over the world and DACA allows them to work and study here without fear of retaliation and deportation. Now we hear so many varying views on the pr…
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Today, we have the lovely YouTuber and creator, Emem Uko! She uses her channel to showcase her talents, and vibrant personality and style to her growing audience. Besides talking about her channel, we discuss important topics such as her international student experience, her perspective on the Black American experience as an African, and the End SA…
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What is it like to be a black designer in one of the most cutthroat industries? You’ll find out on the upcoming episode where we’ll speak to fashion designer Dorshelle Guillaume on her fashion journey and how she uses rejection and failure to motivate her to accomplish her goals. We also talk about fun things too like celebrities and fashion week! …
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If you learned anything from this past year (or the last four), it’s that our government affects our daily lives and so it is our duty as citizens to pay attention to what is happening beyond an election cycle. Through his show, “The Political Mike,” Michael Taylor’s goal is to be of service to others not only by informing them about current politi…
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Netflix’s show The Queen’s Gambit gave us a glimpse into the world of chess. But what is it really like? In this episode, we have chess prodigy and master, Joshua Colas, talking about how he got started and his journey to becoming the youngest black chess master at 12! We also discuss his experience as a Black man in this predominantly white world …
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We hear a lot of discussion surrounding interracial relationships, mainly focused on dating and marriage. And while those are important, we should also take a look at interracial friendships and why they matter. Joining us on this episode to discuss how race has played a role in their relationship are my best friends, Chelsea, Angel, Sarah, and Kac…
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Our wonderful guest today is Brenda Martinez, PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin. As a community-driven and outspoken leader, the world is ready for someone like Brenda. From first generation students and mentorship to the discourse and language surrounding what’s happening in Central America, this episode goes deep into what/who ma…
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Dabney sits down with Haitian cook and creator, Lola Debrosse! She’s the woman behind Simply Haitian (@simplyhaitian), a YouTube cooking channel that features easy-to-do Haitian recipes. We’ll be talking about Haiti, her love of food and hosting gatherings, and the importance of food within a community. I want to hear your thoughts so make sure to …
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It’s the first episode baby!! Dabney will share the reason behind starting this podcast and what she is hoping for the audience to gain while listening. She’ll also be getting into her own origin story as the daughter of Haitian immigrants and how that has impacted who she is today. I want to hear your thoughts so make sure to leave a rating and a …
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Welcome to The Uplift with Dabney Brice! Here's a sneak peak into the journey we'll be taking together! Please make sure to leave a rating and a review! Follow us on Instagram: @theuplift_podcast For questions or business inquiries, please email theupliftpodcast1@gmail.com . . . Host: Dabney Brice Cover art: @julscraft Theme Song: @giobrice07…
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