Best Mark Alston Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking Into Voice Over Careers // Episode 6247 - Jazzy Frizzle 53:16

10h ago53:16

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In this episode of "Breaking the Biz," we sit down with the incredibly talented Jazzy Frizzle, a versatile voice-over artist with a rich background in ADR, commercial, animation, and video game voice-over work. Jazzy shares her journey into the world of voice acting, discussing how she breathes life into products, characters, and stories across var…

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Breaking Into Casting // Episode 6246 - Jacqui Pitman 58:13

1d ago58:13

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In this episode of "Breaking the Biz," we sit down with the legendary Jacqui Pitman from Pitman Casting. With a career spanning decades, Jacqui has become a powerhouse in the world of Reality Casting, known for her ability to spot and nurture talent for Nationwide Competitive Reality Shows, Docu-series, Occupational Casting, In-studio Game Shows, D…

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Breaking Into Music Supervising // Episode 6245 - Robert Rudkin 1:01:07

8d ago1:01:07

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Join us for an exclusive conversation with three-time Emmy® nominated Music Supervisor Robert Rudkin, who has over 16 years of experience in seamlessly linking music to picture. Our guest excels in navigating the fast-paced world of content production, executing a wide range of media projects from initial concept to final product. Discover how they…

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Breaking Into Producing // Episode 6244 - Jason Wolk 37:07

21d ago37:07

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Original Recording Date: June 12, 2024 Jason Wolk was born and reared in The Bronx, NY before transplanting to Los Angeles to graduate from University of Southern California. Wolk is a product of an attorney and schoolteacher which helped mold his ability to multitask, prioritize and educate at the same time. ‍ Wolk is a natural born leader, and he…

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Breaking Into Comedic Passion // Episode 6243 - Dave Williamson 56:36

26d ago56:36

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Original Recording Date: June 11, 2024 After ascending the corporate ladder in his family's South Florida car business, Dave Williamson discovered a passion for making his customers smile, but found true fulfillment in making them laugh. Since then, he has excelled in nearly every major domestic comedy festival, consistently reaching the finals or …

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Episode 6242 - Marissa Tomas 59:08

1M ago59:08

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Original Recording Date: June 6, 2024 Marissa Tomas Main is originally from Burbank, California and graduated from University of California Santa Barbara with a BA in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting. After college, she worked as an assurance associate (AKA an Auditor) for an Accounting firm in LA. During her course of auditing, she enjoyed…

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Episode 6241 - Jamie Dee Hart 49:49

1M ago49:49

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Original Recording Date: June 3, 2024 Jamie Dee Hart is a music rights management advocate who is passionate about giving back to the industry by educating independent creators at all levels of their career. Her expertise is grounded in guiding artists to comprehend the crucial aspect of royalty collection, which is often overlooked but vital for e…

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Episode 5246 - Sophia Sambo 1:06:12

2M ago1:06:12

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Original Recording Date: February 23, 2024 Sophia Sambo is an interdisciplinary artist and writer with an impressive academic background. She holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A., and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Humanities and Culture, with additional certifications in Museum Studies and Creative Writing. She has dedicated herself to rigorous academic…

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Episode 5245 - Sydney Alston 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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Original Recording Date: February 21, 2024 Sydney Alston is a dynamic entertainment manager known for his comprehensive expertise across all dimensions of the music industry. With an illustrious background spanning artist development, A&R, marketing, sales, and promotion, Sydney's multifaceted skill set has consistently driven success in the indust…

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Episode 5244 - Dillon Evans 47:35

2M ago47:35

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Original Recording Date: May 16, 2024 Dillon is a Show Caller & Stage Manager and currently resides in Las Vegas. Recently working in Greater China and the Middle East, his experiences abroad have allowed him to work, grow, and most importantly lead fun. As a Show Caller with shows including AWAKENING at the Wynn, Absinthe at Caesars Palace, and Th…

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Episode 5243 - Mariah Hanson 57:22

2M ago57:22

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Original Recording Date: May 9, 2024 More than just an event producer extraordinaire, Hanson is first and foremost an avant-garde business entrepreneur who, in the span of three decades, has created an unsurpassed cultural and social phenomenon. Hanson has built an impressive empire, from a small, one-night event at The Palm Springs Museum with 1,5…

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Episode 5242 - Daniella McBride 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Original Recording Date: May 7, 2024 Daniella is the Head of Creator Partnerships for CreatorForce, ForceBrands’ specialized practice for creators and creator brands. Working alongside the sales and leadership team, she forges partnerships for the creator and celebrity brand sector. She takes pride in creating opportunities for CreatorForce as the …

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Episode 5241 - Candice Belton 51:52

2M ago51:52

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Original Recording Date: May 2, 2024 Candice Belton is a visionary force in the realm of live events and music festivals, boasting a rich tapestry of experiences spanning nearly a decade. From orchestrating seamless venue management to commanding the intricate dance of front-of-house and back-of-house logistics, her expertise knows no bounds. With …

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Episode 4247 - Guido Arcella 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Original Recording Date: April 30, 2024 Guido is a Berklee College of Music alumnus and an award-winning film and game composer. His accolades include two Intel Game Awards at the Game Developers Conference for his video game music, first prizes for best film music at the California Independent Film Festival (San Francisco, CA) and the Indie Gather…

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Episode 4246 - Jeff Murphy 1:12:31

3M ago1:12:31

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Original Recording Date: April 25, 2024 Jeff Murphy has an extensive background in the film industry, having contributed to over 150 feature films. Notably, he served as the lead editor for the Emmy® Nominated Ryan's Mystery Playdate, working on 90 episodes, and for 76 episodes of Nickelodeon's Emmy® Nominated series Mutt & Stuff. He also lent his …

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Episode 4245 - Patrick Voetberg 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

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Patrick Voetberg moved to Los Angeles in 1989, after graduating from the University of Michigan, with the goal of becoming a feature film editor. After learning the ropes in live action editorial on several films, including Doc Hollywood and Undercover Blues, his focus turned to feature animation. His credits include The Emperor's New Groove, Open …

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Episode 4244 - Jimmy Puissegur 59:34

3M ago59:34

59:34

Join us for an insightful episode with a Los Angeles-based editor who boasts an impressive 19-year career specializing in advertising for film, television, and commercials. Our guest shares their extensive experience working across a wide array of networks and studios, skillfully cutting across various genres. Additionally, they discuss their invol…

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Episode 11201 - Dani Bowman 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Original Recording Date: 11/30/2020 Dani Bowman, who founded DaniMation Entertainment at age 11 and began working in the animation industry by 14, has premiered 11 award-winning animated short films at San Diego Comic-Con over the past decade. Her films feature notable voices such as Joe Mantegna and Tom Kenny alongside other actors on the autism s…

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Episode 4242 - Taylor Roberts 51:37

3M ago51:37

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Original Recording Date: 4/11/24 Taylor Roberts is the Founder and CEO of the Mental Health Company, Season Of. Season Of includes clothing, merchandise, wellness events, and media (upcoming). With her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Minor in Psychology, she was fueled to create a business that marries the two studies and passions.…

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Episode 4241 - Mason Lieberman 1:06:33

3M ago1:06:33

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Mason Lieberman is an award-winning composer, audio director, and producer known for his contributions to the gaming and anime zeitgeist. He prides himself on being a problem-solver whose biggest passion is always to connect people through music. Having started his professional journey as a freelance composer, he is most known for his work composin…

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Episode 3248 - Ryan Reger 49:09

3M ago49:09

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My journey of entrepreneurship started in November 2008 after managing an unsuccessful political campaign. I didn’t want another “real job.” My dream was to be able to work from home with my wife, Melane. That opportunity came about in the form of an online furniture business. Melane and my mother-in-law had started a very part-time online furnitur…

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Episode 3247 - Joshua Monroy 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

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Original Recording Date: 3/26/24 Two time Grammy award winning producer, engineer and mixer. Signed to Sony Music Publishing. He has over 35 million streams on Spotify alone for Indie Artists that he’s developed and produced. Josh is a multi-instrumentalist that plays keys, guitar, and drums. Ready to create a unique sound that defines YOU as an ar…

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Episode 3246 - Caroline Burruss 49:52

4M ago49:52

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Building Connections Across Music, Lifestyle, Brands & Live Events Caroline Burruss is a sophisticated brand marketer inside a killer sales executive. She brings 25+ years’ experience pioneering connections across live events, audience experiences, sponsorship, and carefully curated branded integration that generates growth revenue built to scale. …

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Episode 3245 - Jessica Markowitz 48:18

4M ago48:18

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With over two years of experience as the US Team Lead at Humanitix, I lead the business development and operations of the world's first not-for-profit ticketing platform that redirects booking fees into sustainable funding for education. I also co-founded The Josh Fund, a nonprofit organization that honors the memory of my brother Josh, who we lost…

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Episode 3244 - Lawrence Gray 57:04

4M ago57:04

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Lawrence Grey is a lifelong musician, a dedicated educator, and a tireless proponent of music education in schools. Lawrence is the founder of YPG and serves as the head of curriculum development by designing innovative, engaging curricula that reflect the interests and lived experiences of students. With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition fr…

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Episode 3243 - Michael Orenstein 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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Michael is a freelance voice over artist and copywriter out of Los Angeles, California. My home studio is equipped with Source Connect Standard, a Sennheiser 416 and Neumann U87 and an Apollo Twin. I voice a wide array of work, including commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, corporate narration, eLearning and medical narration. I have a …

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Episode 3242 - Jack Friedman 47:36

4M ago47:36

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Jack Friedman is a creative, driven, and intelligent entrepreneur. As a college student, Jack developed a vision for helping students be the first in their families to go to college. He took a risk in starting his own business and 7+ years later, has helped tens if not hundreds of thousands of students. Jack has an outstanding ability to move his b…

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Episode 3241 - Arthur Fishel 1:09:12

4M ago1:09:12

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From studio backlots to classrooms, the wheels are always turning with this creative problem-solver. With years of experience producing content, I have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, including narrative and documentary, scripted and unscripted series, commercials, branded content, and live events. I am a hig…

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The Stories We Tell 7:37

1y ago7:37

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“What do you get when you mix Harvard, homemade bombs, and a deep-seated fear of technological advancement?” In this episode, JKW and MMFW introduce Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. They ask why, several decades later, we still talk about him. More importantly, they ask how we can talk about him responsibly and with integrity.…

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I: The ‘Unknowable’ 16:10

1y ago16:10

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In this episode, JKW and MMFW start from the beginning talking to Ted’s brother, David, and his neighbor, Jamie Gehring, to dive into the Unabomber’s many “origin stories.” Some point to his participation in a psychological study at Harvard as the reason for his crimes — some point earlier, to when he was hospitalized at just nine months old. Some …

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II: Catch and Release 10:16

1y ago10:16

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In Sept. 1995, Ted Kaczynski published his manifesto in the Washington Post. JKW and MMFW talk to Donald Graham, the publisher of the Post at the time, to learn about how the Post came to its decision to publish the Manifesto. They interview Jake Hanrahan, terrorism journalist, about how the Manifesto has been adopted and adapted by far-right extre…

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III: One Person's Revolutionary 9:54

1y ago9:54

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In this episode, JKW and MMFW interview extremist experts Graham Macklin and Joshua Farrell-Molloy to talk about how the Unabomber has captured the attention of eco-fascists. They speak with Mick Grogan, producer of a Netflix documentary about the Unabomber, to understand how Ted has also captured media attention. Gehring discusses the mechanics of…

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IV: Picking Up the Pieces 10:34

1y ago10:34

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What is the role of the media in all of this? That is, what is our role? MMFW and JKW finish up the series by talking about the benefits and the harms of Ted’s media coverage, and they reflect on how we force narratives unto people, and how the real stories will inevitably elude us.By The Harvard Crimson

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Episode 28- Commit to Your Breakthrough or Submit to Your Breakdown with Jay Brown, Chris Hubbard, Aaron Green, Mark Harrison and P. Bashea 1:26:26

3y ago1:26:26

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Host Sylvia K. Alston is joined by "The Brotherhood" to discuss the importance of preserving, protecting and purposing mental health discussion for men during Men's Health Month. A vivid discussion with the brothers about their mental health advocacy work which was born out of a need to end the stigmas around Mental Health Awareness. A personal con…

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Episode 27- FREEDOM AND FATHERHOOD 16:47

3y ago16:47

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Host Sylvia K. Alston www.sylviakalston.com drops a line on location from her spa vacation in Arizona to talk the symbolism of the Juneteenth holiday and also to give a warm wish of love and thanks for fathers for this Fathers Day Holiday.By Sylvia K. Alston

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Episode 26 - Education is a Civil Right with Nancy Lee Sanchez 1:15:56

3y ago1:15:56

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Nancy Lee Sánchez www.kaplanedfoundation.org is the Executive Director for the Kaplan Educational Foundation which is responsible for the design and implementation of the Kaplan Leadership Program, a community college to four-year model, which focuses on developing the whole student for four year college programs, while preparing them for a lifetim…

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Episode 24 - PHD with Author of The Black Tax Shawn Rochester 1:18:33

3y ago1:18:33

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Author Shawn Rochester www.blacktaxed.com joins us to discuss economic imperatives to building wealth in black communities. We discuss his method PHD (Purchase, Hire and Deposit) a financial concept that explores the pipeline to hiring black employees, creating black business owners and depositing investments that will reap long term rewards inside…

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Episode 25 - The Silent Overcomer with Author and Business Maven Tracee L. Hunt 58:21

3y ago58:21

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Success Story and Entrpreneur Tracee L. Hunt joins us to discuss how she overcame a troubling childhood of trauma and rejection and went on to become a major success in HR Consulting. Tracee details her childhood, her challenging relationship with her mom and how the pain of feeling insignificant created Imposters Syndrome and an overwhelming need …

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Episode 23 Next Nation Motherhood Audio 1:18:36

3y ago1:18:36

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Next Nation Contributor Dr. Mel of www.arenewedfocus.com Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and a proclaimed empowerment enabler, a self-acceptance guide, and a mind-body connector joins us in the first half of the show to discuss Motherhood, the journey, pivoting roles and responsibilities AND GUILT through the pandemic and what evolution of motherin…

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Episode 22- Green Rush with Suite Green Label CEO's Shea Douglas and Crystal Page 1:05:07

3y ago1:05:07

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Sylvia is joined in a special 4/20 edition by Co-founders Shea Douglas and Crystal Page. Shea left corporate America after a stressful stint to pursue the budding marijuana industry. Crystal is a successful aesthetician. These two ladies have a fascinating story of how they met and how they sampled and discovered the multi use benefits of CBD and T…

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Episode 21-Accountability, Trauma Bonds and Hip Hop with Torraine Walker and Chuck Creekmur 1:29:47

3y ago1:29:47

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Writer and Journalist Torraine Walker www.torrainewalker.com and Co-Founder of All Hip Hop.Com Chuck Creekmur www.chuckcreekmur.com join host and executive producer Sylvia K. Alston for social commentary on the week. Discussion includes the conviction of Derrick Chauvin, the death of Daunte Wright and Ma'Khia Bryant and the effects social trauma ha…

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Episode 20-WTF with Robyn Lowe and Monique Bell 1:03:29

3+ y ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston is joined by friends Robyn Lowe and Monique Bell to discuss the week that was. Conversation includes Derek Chauvin Trial, Daunte Wright murder and the PTSD that is caused in workplace environments and home life when we are battling the pain and stress of our seeing so much violence in America.…

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Episode 019- Stop Delaying Your Grief with Professor, Counselor and Author Jema Hill-Cook 1:19:41

3+ y ago1:19:41

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Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston spends an episode discussing the importance of processing and dealing with our grief, after a series of personal losses, the death of colleague and friend Midwin Charles and the very tragic death of DMX. Syl shares personal history of loss and how it's important to take stock in and invest in our healing…

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Episode 018-A Miracle Is a Shift in Your Perception with Jennifer Arnise 53:06

3+ y ago53:06

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Author, Speaker and Coach Jennifer Arnise originally joined Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston in August of 2020 to discuss her apt book F$ck That Cape which centers the concept that black woman are always trying to do too much for too little in return. A healing discussion that addresses trauma, how shame stands in the place of vulnerabi…

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Episode 017 - We've Got Work to Do with Paul Bashea Williams Clinician and Licensed Practitioner 1:07:06

3+ y ago1:07:06

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Clinician and Nationally Awarded Relationship Expert Paul Bashea Williams joins host Sylvia K. Alston to discuss relationships, marriage, & the work that needs to happen between black couples to heal after the the circle of trust is broken. We also give our weigh in on the Derrick Jaxn cheating scandal. For counseling, to buy his book Dear Future W…

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Episode 016 In My Feelings 16:30

3+ y ago16:30

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Host Sylvia K. Alston gives a tribute to the recent loss of loved ones.By Sylvia K. Alston

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Episode 15: Dear Angry Black Woman with Chef Jamie Gadson and Lolita Walker 1:13:36

3+ y ago1:13:36

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Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K, Alston is joined this week for a continued theme on Womens History Month. Celebrity Chef and Real Estate Broker Jamie G (& One of Sylvia's BFF's) and Author, Ted X Speaker and Executive Coach Lolita Walker join her for an empowered hour of discussion that ranges from topics like The Royal Interview with #Meghan…

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Episode - 014: Crack:Netflix Documentary Recap with Director Stanley Nelson 35:20

3+ y ago35:20

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Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston takes a deep look into the making of Stanley Nelson's latest documentary #Crack on Netflix. with the Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Director. Nelson, was awarded the National Humanities Medal Award by President Obama in 2015 and is a consummate storyteller and artist. Crack explores the 80's, how crack e…

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Episode 013 If You Never Try, You'll Never Know with Crystal Etienne. 1:07:10

3+ y ago1:07:10

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CEO and Founder of Ruby Love www.rubylove.com period panty design and apparel company founder Crystal Etienne joins us at Next Nation as our first #WomensHistoryMonth guest for the month of March to discuss how she built her $25 million intimate apparel company out of her NY home to become the second largest period panty design company in e commerc…

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Episode #012 UNCORKED 47:11

3+ y ago47:11

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Episode #012 UNCORKED with Angela McCrae, Marcia Jones and Dan Glover Host Sylvia K. Alston sits down to celebrate Black Winemakers during Black History Month. Wine enthusiast and CEO of Uncorked and Cultured Angela McCrae produces this segment bringing Urban Connoisseurs CEO Marcia Jones in to share how she followed her passion after a cross count…

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