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This season, we'll talk with artist, musicians and other creatives, journalist, educators and anyone else contributing to the culture— pushing the needle and stretching the margins. From one-on-on conversation to roundtable discussions— Covering everything from Hip-Hop to Quantum physics (not actual Quantum Physics, but if you’re unfamiliar with Black culture it might just sound like it.. ) Addressing the world the only way we know how, talking about it. Everybody's telling stories— these ar ...
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Ep: 10 Music And Sports Are So Synonymous W/ Coach Ryan Mason (Season Finale)
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So, here we are- The season finale of FTWK is upon us and this is for my sports heads. I sit down with coach Ryan Mason! We journey through his decade long career in college basketball, winning the 2014 NJCAA National Title as well as several region conference wins and working with the Adidas sponsored Compton Magic. We also get into music and disc…
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Ep: 09 I'm The Daughter of Nathaniel & Jocelyn, Everything Else is Interchangeable With Mya Jeannine
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I sat down with Mya Jeannine to talk shop about "Predominantly Black" an online high-end fashion boutique that she founded in 2015 with an inheritance she received from her late father. We talk about conscience consumerism and what that means, and looks like for her brand and navigating the fashion industry as a Black women and breaking down barrie…
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Ep: 08 They Say Toni Morrison Invented Words, I Say Sonia Sanchez Invented Poetry With Leeza Joneé
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I sat down with writer and poet Leeza Joneé to talk about her latest creative venture #TheBreathingSpace Co-partnered with Frei Speech.( resident DJ of EyeSpyBK) A monthly forum and open dialogue hosted at Ode To Babel in Brooklyn, NYC. We talk about the value in bringing people together, the importance of women telling their stories and creating s…
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Ep: 07 Ya'll Respect Who Got Shot, I Respect The shooter With Justin M. Smith
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This episode I sit with MILK Studio, Photo Assistant Justin M. Smith. He shares how he turned down an internship with Paramount Pictures to work under legendary photographer, Jonathan Mannion (Do your googles) and how it was a chance tweet that got him there! Working on every set from GQ to Vogue, waiting hours for Rihanna and working with Kanye. W…
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Ep: 06 I Don't Go To Church On Mother's Day(A Mother's Day Special)
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No Guest this week, just some me time expounding on a few thoughts. I pull up on the other side of the table for once and examine myself. I talk in brief about telling stories, not going to church on Mother's Day( and how I honor her memory)... And understanding and finding the value in the periods of dormancy in our lives.1,2,3.. One Time For Madu…
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Ep: 05 The World Needs More Lights With Andru Sisson
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This episode I sit down with Andru Sisson, who I have dubbed "The New Age, Black Contemporary Painter". Fresh off the success of his second exhibition in LA, titled "Black Privilege" we get an exclusive, and candid talk about his work, challenges he faces as a Black artist in a predominantly White industry, navigating newfound success and avoiding …
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Ep: 04 You Went On A Date With Erykah Badu? (Dating Panel Part 1)
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This episode features our first panel discussion! In it I sit down with a few close friends to talk about dating and relationships. The panel shares some personal experiences as well and lend some perspective on dating rituals, how social media changed the game, learned behaviors and ultimately what we want. We end with a QNA segment with questions…
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Ep: 03 Chasing The Power of Laughter with Abe Cox
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This episode I sit down with Chicago based comic Abe Cox & things get amazingly weird! We travel down the rabbit hole and laugh the entire way through--- discussing everything from his early beginnings as an upstart on ASU's campus, to earning his comedic chops, what it takes to keep his girlfriend happy, who was the first Black President in a movi…
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Ep: 02 Love Is The Purest Form of Activism With Yve Pierre
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This episode I sit down with my friend Yveka "Yve" PierreShe's a Romantic Poet, Activist, Feminist & an NYC Criminal Defense Lawyer! Illustrious B also stops by to lend some commentary.We discuss Yve's early beginnings, moving from Haiti at a young age, growing up in Florida and how those experiences ultimately shaped her as well as what led her do…
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Yo! Every month you'll get a little extra bonus material as I sit down with food and culture connoisseur, Illustrious B. On this segment, B gives us his Top 3 restaurants to hit this month in NYC!Wanna connect with B, or ask him food & restaurant related questions?Follow him via Instagram & Snapchat @Illustrious_BMusic Production courtesy of @Suede…
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Ep: 01- Knuck If You Buck is A Negro Spiritual With Jahan Jones
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This episode I sit down with Huffington Post editor & The Black Obituary Project founder Ja'han Jones.Discussing race and the impact of state sanctioned violence against the Black body and the importance of Black voices shifting the narrative by telling our own stories. Why he created the Black Obituary Project and how you can contribute, and keep …
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Ep: 00- The Only Donald We Acknowledge is Glover With Jeary! (Pilot)
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This is the Pilot episode of "For Those Who Know" The podcast. This episode was pre-recorded and released on 1/20/17"The Only Donald we acknowledge is Glover" President Obama Farewell Speech: https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000004864201/watch-live-president-obamas-farewell-speech.htmlEpisode: 01 will be released on 2/3/17Music Producti…
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