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×We have a special guest for today's episode during the National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Tabitha Wolod. Tab is the CEO of Ideas Equal Income, a creative agency built to help individuals, just as its name indicates, transform their ideas into income. She is also a Queer person of color, currently dealing with some mental health issues, and a huge advocate for mental health awareness. Throughout our conversation, we navigate Tab's childhood traumas, her relationship with her parents, the different extreme and traumatic situations she was exposed to since she was a child, and how they developed all over her adolescence and early adulthood. We talk about her coping mechanisms to deal with reality, her early introduction to nightlife, substance abuse, and promiscuous relationships with men and women. In addition, we delve into the importance of seeking proper medical assistance, the dangers of misdiagnoses, and how her life changed after she got adequately diagnosed and medicated. Some Questions I Ask: Could you talk about how old you were when mental disorders started to manifest and how that experience was? (8:34) Talk to us through what it looked and felt like; what were some signs and symptoms that things weren't in sync in your life? (15:10) What were you trying to do to cope during this period of chaos during your early 20s? (24:53) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Tab's upbringing and the challenges she faced having a mother with multiple mental health issues (4:25) The lack of food restrictions at Tab's house and her struggles with poor nutrition (11:33) Tab's first experiences as being misdiagnosed with depression (18:59) Tab takes us through her traumatic experiences and poor choices in her early adulthood (20:14) How Tab's life changed after she got a proper diagnosis to deal with her mental health issues (32:51) Resources: Ideas Equal Income website Book: Bessel Van der Kolk - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Connect with Tab: Instagram Facebook Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Only %7 of tech talent is Black. If we look at UX (User Experience) talent, that number goes down to 3%. Still, those numbers become harder to accept once we learn that those percentages haven't changed in the last 50 years. Considering tech's explosive growth in the last decades, the lack of change in the industry's representation can't be fortuitous. The way our guest, Amber Fields, knew about this data was rather accidental. Still, the ideas she developed and her actions to defy the status quo and disrupt the narrative about inclusion in the tech industry once she got access to this information were very intentional. Amber Fields is a Researcher, Storyteller, Speaker, DJ, and Founder of Black UX Labs, a coaching and consulting firm for black UX talent. She is passionate about promoting, including, sponsoring, and enticing audacity among Black and Brown talent in the tech industry. In this episode, Amber kindly describes her path from marketing and advertising to the tech and UX industry. We talk about the alarming disparity in representation in the industry and the C-Suite level of leading corporations. Amber explains the importance of getting more Black feet into the UX industry from an inclusiveness standpoint and a commercial and financial perspective. We also reflect on the need to create an audacious mindset within the Black and Brown community to face the "caucacity," Amber reveals the only factor capable of affecting and changing the tech and UX industry, and she shares advice for young folk who want to start their careers and aren't sure of where to start from. Some Questions I Ask: Could you give us a little background on UX (user experience)? (2:24) Let's talk about the representation in this community, not marketing and advertising, but in the tech community. What can you tell me about that? (6:57) We are often afraid when people start talking about leaving the plantation. When you began with Black UX Lab, did you encounter much resistance? Were people suspicious of you? (21:19) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Amber shares her story in marketing and advertising and her original goal of joining that industry (4:54) Amber talks about how and why she started connecting with people who looked like her in tech. The birth of the Black Tech Book (9:18) Amber shares her realization of the need to hold the budget to generate a substantial impact in the industry (13:07) Amber talks about the moment she felt the need to disrupt the industry's narrative and challenge the status quo (15:41) Amber explains why inculcating audacity among Black and Brown communities is essential (18:04) Amber talks about how she feels she contributes to changing the perception of Blackness in the tech space (28:38) Amber unravels the importance of including Black and Brown talent in UX to enhance inclusion but also to generate more revenue (31:04) Resources: Black UX Labs website Black UX Labs Instagram Connect with Amber: LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The bacteria contamination detected last February at the Abbot Corporation, one of the four major formula producers in the country, forced the plant to shut down. This had a massive impact on the supply chain that directly affected the parents dependent on formula to feed their babies. Still, the current formula shortage America is going through is just the tip of the iceberg. The issue revealed significant failures in our healthcare system, like defective parental leave politics and the Government's null assistance in setting families for success the moment a baby is born. To give us a deeper look at these issues is Heather Cabral, Managing Director of Communications at Faith in Action, the nation's largest faith-based grassroots organizing nonprofit in the US. She is also the creator of Mama Milk Bank, a space where parents in need of human milk can connect with and get information from milk donors and milk banks. Our conversation revolves around Heather's hereditary drive to fight for what is right, the importance of donating milk, the lack of time, space, and accommodations for mothers to pump milk at work, and how flawed is our healthcare system in this regard. We also delve into the impact these failures in the healthcare system have on Black and Brown women, the costs of donating milk, and Heather's project Pump-A-Thon, a 30-day campaign encouraging women to "pump and donate" breast milk. Some Questions I Ask: After what happened with the Abbot Corporation in February, tell us how this evolved for you (9:13) Could you talk a bit about the process of creating Mama Milk Bank? (24:49) What is the cost to moms reaching out to those banks? (40:43) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Heather shares a bit about her background and her fighting for what's right heritage (2:55) A bit of background on the formula shortage (6:13) About the lack of accommodation and time for mothers to pump and store their milk at work (14:31) Parental leave: the root of the problem that formula shortage highlighted (16:26) A band-aid on a bullet wound. The Mama Milk Bank project and its temporary solutions (30:19) The impact of corporate greed on Black and Brown mothers (35:27) Heather provides details about Pump-A-Thon (42:17) Resources: Mama Milk Bank Linktree Connect with Heather: Twitter Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Growing up in a single-parent, low-income household, Sheenee Cotton experienced first-hand the struggles and sacrifices her mother would make to provide for her and her brother. Compelled by the urge to relieve her mother's burden, Sheenee made a snowball stand one summer and used the money raised to buy school supplies and back-to-school clothes. Fast forward some years, seeing her grandfather struggle with health issues and watching a disturbing documentary about what's in the food we eat set a new mission in Sheenee's path. She couldn't stop thinking of the link between nutrition and the illnesses that run in her family, the Black community, and the ones her grandfather struggled with. She adopted a plant-based diet and decided to make the Black community aware of the food they put in their bodies and help them improve their eating habits. Sheenee Cotton is the Founder and Ceo of Cotton Creations, a YouTube sensation, Creator of the Vegan Dining Experience, Inventor of the Ponytail Sleeve, and an inspiring omnipreneur. She shares vegan recipes and cooking tutorials, haircare and fashion advice, and DIY projects on her YouTube channel. We delve into Sheenee's story, her entrepreneurial spirit, her path through college, and the decision of starting a YouTube channel to increase awareness in the Black community about food, which pivoted into a company born to change perceptions about eating habits and Blackness in America. We talk about how the pandemic affected Cotton Creations, her relentless drive to put her ideas out in the world, do extraordinary things like writing her own patents for her products, and sell them to retailers like Walmart and Uplift Us Marketplace. Some Questions I Ask: Tell me a bit about who you are and where you're from? Then walk us through the period from leaving Maryland to going out there and to California, where you are now. (4:42) Tell us some of the main focus and some of your first endeavors on the route to establishing Cotton Creations. (9:55) How did you determine veganism was the direction as opposed to "I'm just gonna watch what I eat", or vegetarianism, or pescetarianism? (13:52) In This Episode, You Will Learn: What motivated Sheenee to start thinking seriously about what she was putting in her body (10:03) Doing research and writing patents. Sheenee talks about the process of selling her products to retailers (18:56) Creating recipes around accessible ingredients for the Black community (27:01) Sheenee talks about his dynamic approach to business and her ability to focus on more than one project at a time (42:49) Shifting perceptions. Sheenee explains how she uses her business to change perceptions about Black people inside and outside of the Black community (47:18) Resources: Cotton Creations website Cotton Creations YouTube channel Cotton Creations Instagram Connect with Sheenee: Instagram Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
A successful Black professional NFL player, who has never been a character issue nor was never involved in any kind of trouble, is definitely an inspiring story for Black youth. It is a positive representation; it's showing them, Black kids, that people who look alike are capable, deserving, and creators of their own success against all the odds. However, if we think of legacy and true impact, that is not enough. At least, that's how our guest, Aaron Maybin, sees things. Aaron Maybin is a former NFL superstar, drafted as the 11th overall pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2009, where he played for two years before signing for the New York Jets, where he played another two years. In 2013, after being signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in a Reserve/future contract, Aaron decided to retire from professional football. Aaron's family recognized his dominant and promising sports abilities when he was growing up, but without ignoring his other talents, instilling him an interest in the arts. This passion, which he used as a coping mechanism to deal with his mother's loss, would conspire many years later to help him have a clear vision of the path he would walk in his post-football life. Today, he is a Professional Artist, Author, Educator, Community Organizer, and Art Activist. He is a Baltimore Arts Realty Corporation executive board member and a member of the newly appointed Mayor's Transition team, serving on the Arts & Culture Committee. His first book, Art Activism, is being taught as a Masters of Fine Arts course at Maryland Institute College. We delve into Aaron's transition from an elite athlete to a professional artist and educator and his decision to stop playing professional football in his prime. We talk about his drive to be an uplifting and inspiring figure for the Black community, his passion for empowering others, arming them with artistic resources, and instilling a solution-based lifestyle instead of a deficit-based mindset. Aaron also shared his thoughts on toxic masculinity, the limitations and restrictions of the creative sector in our school system, and more. Some Questions I Ask: Your passion for art: How did that play into the decision to walk away from professional football? (8:47) Tell us about what it's like to be in your community, and the work with kids you do there (27:50) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Aaron's experiences growing up and the importance of his family incentivizing him to multiply his interest in many things other than football (4:31) Art was a coping mechanism. Aaron talks about his early and deep connection with arts (10:32) Finding a proper use of social media. The contrasting difference between the Buffalo Bills and the NY Jets (18:31) What is Art Activism (31:19) Toxic behavior is genderless. The myth of toxic masculinity and its effects in young kids (43:43) Connect with Aaron: website books and education tools Instagram Twitter YouTube Let's connect! Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The demands of firefighting go way beyond the physical element; firefighters on duty barely stop to rest for longer than a few minutes. They run several calls per hour, have their adrenaline constantly fluctuating leading to demands on the heart akin to a never ending interval training. This strenuous job's primary victim is firefighters' hearts; greater than 44%, the leading cause, of all firefighter line-of-duty deaths are from a heart attack. In 2015, Lieutenant Kevin McRae was the 100th DC firefighter to die in the line of duty after 26 years of service at the young age of 44. As Mayor Bowser called it, the "loss of a hero" impacted his family, the DCFD, and the community, but it was also triggered the foundation of a genuine passion project of love, service, and giving. The death of Lt. McRae instilled in our guest, Jonathan Tate, a second-generation firefighter himself, who also ultimately lost his father due to a heart condition, the urge of doing something to improve firefighters' lives. One of the first things Jonathan noticed when he joined the DCFD in 2012 was the lack of attention firefighters were putting into their nutrition. He started the nonprofit organization Food On The Stove, which helps firefighters live a healthier lifestyle through enhanced nutrition and exercise. In this episode, we get a closer look at Jonathan's inspired, visionary, and aspirational project, Food On The Stove. Food On The Stove not only proportions healthy food choices for firefighters but also educates them on healthier lifestyle choices. Jonathan's project added chefs and nutritionists into Fire Station houses, performs blood work, and runs prospective studies to measure the impact of healthier nutrition choices on the decrease of medication and the increase of firefighters' overall health. Tune in and delve into the details of how this inspiring story started and the benefits it has brought to the DC firefighting community so far. Some Questions I Ask: You mentioned you’re a native Washingtonian, but let's start with what got you into firefighting (6:53) Could you give us a sense of a firefighter's typical shift? (14:49) Tell me about Food On The Stove. Tell me about the name and significance of that name and the goals and objectives (20:53) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Jonathan talks about his relationship with Davon McRae, Lt. McRae's son, and the creation of the Lt. Kevin McRae Memorial Gym at Engine 6 in the DCFD (9:50) About firefighters' broad spectrum of obligations when on duty (15:35) How Food On The Stove started for Jonathan (22:16) Most of us take fire stations for granted. Jonathan talks about the importance of taking care of firefighters' overall health (31:51) Resources: Food On The Stove website Food On The Stove Instagram Food On The Stove YouTube Food On The Stove Twitter Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In the heart of Georgetown, a city with a complex history with African Americans, a small business stands out not only for being one of the few Black-owned businesses in the area but because of the moment it was founded and the uniqueness of its owner, Wendell Allsbrook. Wendell Allsbrook grew up in a rough environment, surrounded by the wrong crowd, which led him to make dumb decisions during his teenage years, like dropping out of school. However, thanks to his ambitious mindset, the certainty that he could do more, and against all odds, he managed to open his own business. The week Wendell opened his butchery, the world shut down due to COVID, forcing him to roll up his sleeves, double the efforts, and go through an accelerated course in entrepreneurship. However, as if building a successful business during the pandemic wasn't worthy enough, he managed to create an extremely personalized business born in the detached space of contactless delivery and online shopping. In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Wendell Allsbrook, Founder and Owner of Georgetown Butcher. We delve into Wendell's past, his experiences growing up in the U St. corridor of NW Washington, DC during its rough, declining years, and his relationship with the school, his family, and the environment he was surrounded by. We talk about his drive to be successful and owning his own butcher shop, how he dealt with facing the pandemic right after opening his business' doors, and why he decided to approach that challenge the way he did. We also talk about his future projects in his shop, the products they offer, his relationship with the neighborhood, and more. Some Questions I Ask: Can you please introduce yourself and tell the people what you're all about? (9:15) How did you get into butchery? (10:03) What was going through your mind when you opened your business, and the world shut down? (19:08) In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit of context about Georgetown's history with African Americans (3:08) About Wendell's rough childhood and his decision of being around the wrong crowd (11:18) Just use common sense. Wendell talks about how he managed to differentiate by creating a personalized business (26:36) The importance of working with local farmers (30:03) About Wendell's decision of educating himself in trains and buses going and coming from work every day (46:18) Resources: Georgetown Butcher website Georgetown Butcher Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Learning A Proper Way to Exercise Our Second Amendment Rights 1:19:35
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Although we are used to experiencing the same tension in the air during every presidential election where one side of the political spectrum feels they need guns, that changed in the 2020 elections. During the last election, the tension and the interest in owning guns was a common concern on both sides and particularly, in the Black community. Joining me today is Kris Walcott, Owner and Lead Instructor of Prolific Operations Training Group. At Pro Ops, Kris and his team's mission is to provide a solid foundation for new shooters and proficiency for experienced shooters. Every instructor at Pro Ops is credentialed and licensed by the State of Maryland. Throughout this episode, we discussed the necessity of owning guns and the importance of qualified and responsible firearms ownership in our homes. Kris shared some insights about what he considers an awakening of Black people acknowledging their entitlement to owning guns. We went through the kind of training Kris and his team offer, the difference between types of guns, factors affecting the amount of guns people own, and the importance of training and mental preparation for the correct use of firearms. Kris also talked about his goal in the industry: providing value and turning himself into a resource for the community, where people can ask questions about guns, learn, and be prepared in case they need to use a weapon. Some Questions I Ask: What types of certifications or training do you offer? (5:33) How did you engage the African American community initially? (6:94) Why didn't the perceived threat translate to gun ownership in Black communities in the past? (20:34) I don't want a gun because I don't want to live in fear, the fear of someone coming after me or breaking into my home. How do you respond to something like that? (28:02) What do you think is the role of Black-owned ranges and gun shops? (49:53) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Answering the call. Kris talks about the 'awakening' of Black people and their desire for gun ownership (9:48) The impact of social media on gun ownership (15:07) The importance of working with mental scenarios to be always ready (25:01) Why responsible and trained gun ownership is so important (30:49) The best ability is availability. Kris talks about how crucial it is for gun owners to be physically and mentally prepared to use a gun (56:22) Resources: Prolific Operations Training Group website Prolific Operations Training Group Instagram Prolific Operations Training Group Facebook Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Although she felt like a small fish in a big pond when she moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to study at the University of Pennsylvania, Jai Jai did pretty well. She delivered the class commencement speech at graduation, and she was the recipient of the Althea K. Hottel award, the highest honor given to a female graduate. After graduating in Economics and while she was doing her Master's in Business at Northwestern University, Jai Jai started an internship at Goldman Sachs. Later on, she worked at Morgan Stanley, managing trading and business development. She loved the energy and the pace of that room we usually see in movies full of traders yelling at each other, holding a phone between the cheek and the shoulder while taking notes. Jai Jai was doing great in her professional life, but she felt something was missing. I'm joined by Jai Jai Greenfield; she is the Managing Director at The YN Group, Inc, the first mobile platform for wine retailers. In addition, Jai Jai runs Wine Down, her happy place. Wine Down is a retail company built for the new normal, where Jai Jai channels her passion, knowledge, and energy about wine to create a collection of cool and fun wine accessories and gifts. We talked about Jai Jai's journey from working on sales and trades on Wall Street, her first entrepreneurial endeavor in Harlem, closing her business, and then taking some detours and finding herself opening a new business again. She shared her incredible energy talking about partnerships in business, failure, success, Black representation in the wine industry, and much more. Some Questions I Ask: You say you wish you had maybe majored in something that spoke more to you; what kind of things are coming to mind? (7:23) What do you think you're going to do with yourself coming out of business school? (12:21) What gave you that confidence wanting to go into a store for wine, not liquor? (19:27) What was it like for Black wine producers to see you coming along with your wine store? What was that interaction like? (29:48) In This Episode, You Will Learn: Jai Jai's journey from Wall Street to entrepreneurship (8:36) What 9/11 produced in Jai Jai's mindset and what decision she made after that (14:28) Why Jai Jai decided to open a wine store in Harlem (17:49) Helping Black wine producers get visibility (28:39) Jai Jai talks about her work at MLT Management, Leadership for tomorrow (49:07) Resources: Wine Down website Wine Down Instagram Wine Down Facebook Wine Down Twitter Connect with Jai Jai: LinkedIn Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 A Celebration of Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations Podcast with Lolita Walker 1:10:15
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Today's episode is a celebration of my dear friend Lolita Walker's podcast's first anniversary. I enjoyed joining the other three gentlemen, Mervin Bourne, Lamar Robinson, and Allan Boomer. We had a vulnerable, open, and sincere conversation about parenting, connections, and friendship. Lolita E. Walker is a Keynote Speaker, Certified Life, Leadership & Executive Coach. She helps women & teams to shift to action. Lolita is also the Host of "Coaching, Cocktails, & Conversations Podcast." She graciously conducted this conversation and dove deep into sensitive topics like the need for Black people to reconstruct their own narrative in opposition to the negative image portrayed in the media, movies, and even what comes out the mouths of other Black people. Throughout the interview, we also talked about transitioning from one career to another, how important it is to be supported by people around us, the digital version of "the village talk" we live in, raising a Black son as a single mother, and more. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How hard it is for generation X to transition from traditional careers to entrepreneurship when most of our parents programmed us to the college-job-retirement path (9:56) The Board of Directors. How crucial it is to have people we can trust to run for help and reassurance when we need it (17:03) The importance for Black people creating our own narrative (35:18) The spreadsheet story. How powerful it can be to realize we can make our own reality (43:43) Raising a Black son as a single mother. Tips and advice for single moms (48:33) Resources: Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations Podcast with Lolita Walker Lolita E, Walker website Momentum Advisors website - Allan Boomer Book: Mervin Bourne - A Single Mother's Guide to Raising a Son Connect with Lolita: LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Mervin: LinkedIn Connect with Lamar: Instagram Connect with Allan: LinkedIn Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Hope is the last thing you lose, they say. When we depend on a miracle or expect something implausible to happen, we shake with fear and make bold promises to the gods if they have mercy on us. We pray for a second chance. Most of the time, we do it for banal things, like sports or passing on a test. But there are other times when much more is at stake, like walking again, for example, or getting our health back. And those calls are rarely attended; that is why they are more associated with miracles. After imploring, begging, and promising the earth and the moon, how many of us would keep their word and make every second of their existence worthy if they got a second chance. Jordan Sky is one of them, and she excelled at keeping her word. Joining me today is Jordan Sky; she is a model and influencer. Jordan is a member of Somnium Lifestyle and was recently crowned as Miss Valenti 2021. Jordan's parents exposed her to art and different cultures at a young age, traveling quite often and living abroad, which made her curious and fascinated about the Renaissance, Romanticism, poets, sculptors, and paints. She had an accident that kept her paralyzed for several days, which changed her perspective on life. After getting her second chance, she embraced life, and that feeling of gratitude has been her fuel since then. In this episode, we talked about Jordan's journey into the modeling world. She kindly shared her experience as a gamer and influencer, and how after cosplaying Kitana and Lara Croft at Comic-Con, her following exploded. We talked about her preference for villains over superheroes and how that preference matches the image she wants to portray in her content. We also talked about overcoming adversity and the lessons she learned from her life-changing experience. Some Questions I Ask: You have a distinctive look, and it's unique. What’s your perspective representing beauty and fashion as a woman of color? Is it a conscious effort for you? (5:33) What was going on in your life before you got into video gaming and modeling. Who were you beforehand? (8:41) How do you balance all of this, your image? It sounds like it's somewhat of a burden to be perfect all the time. (14:47) What are some of your talents that nobody would know? (21:14) Do you have a vision for something beyond this? Or do you think this is it for you, you're going to do this until you decide not to? (28:54) In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Jordan describes herself (6:24) How she got interested in the gaming world (9:38) People are not interested in reality nowadays (13:05) All of us have superpowers (19:01) How Jordan incorporates her love for reading into her work (21:47) Jordan's early exposure to art and how that shaped her mind (31:07) Connect with Jordan: Instagram Realsky Club Let's connect! Website Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Neapolitan people are known for being receptive and curious about other countries' culinary preferences. They like to learn, absorb and incorporate new ingredients and create new dishes. Margherita - the first pizza to ever walk the earth - is a clear example of this. Pita in Arabic means bread, which is the origin of the name and the dough. The cheese used was buffalo mozzarella. These animals were brought to Naples from India to work on farms. The tomatoes weren't available before the colonization of South America. At that time, they were yellow; that's why Italians call them pomo d'oro (golden apple). Then there is basil, a local ingredient, and olive oil, a Mediterranean product. Some suggest that the dish was named after Queen Margherita de Savoia right after Italy's unification, explaining the coincidence between the color of the ingredients and the Italian flag. This episode is the first installment of the DMV Pizza Wars, where we will try to find the best pizza in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I'm joined by a frequent collaborator of the podcast, Mike Davis from Fed City Team at Century 21 Redwood Realty, a group of 15 tasters, and our guest and deluxe judge, Chef Declan Horgan, talented chef and one of Fox's Hell's Kitchen stars. Today, we visit Pacci's Trattoria, a restaurant inspired by the Neapolitan tradition and passion for fine food. We will taste and judge two types of Neapolitan pizza, the traditional Margherita and Il Padrino. The evaluation will be over the presentation, paying attention to the outside crust, the taste of the combination of the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, and lastly, the pizza's crispiness. Tune in to Just Black Talking and learn about what an authentic Neapolitan pizza should look, taste, and sound like. In This Episode, You Will Learn: What makes Neapolitan pizza different from the others (4:20) The parameters used to evaluate Pacci's Trattoria Neapolitan pizza (7:10) Chef Declan Horgan's verdict (33:16) The results, which one people liked most (36:47) Final assessment about Pacci's Trattoria (40:19) Resources: Pacci's Trattoria Website Fed City Team at Century 21 Redwood Realty Website Chef Declan Horgan Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The housing bubble of the early 2000s, where house prices peaked in early 2006 then started decreasing dramatically. By December 2008 we experienced the most significant price drop in history, prolonging the crisis until 2012. Through that time a lot of myths surged around whether or not it was a good idea to invest in a house. Regardless of what is false and accurate, the crisis showed us that many ordinary citizens had limited knowledge about real estate. When we look at the Black community, this number is even more significant. In this episode, co-hosted by Mervin Bourne, we talk with two members of the world's largest real estate agency, Century 21; Marc Dosik is a Senior Agent, and Mike Davis, Inside Sales Manager. They kindly explained the values of owning land and the benefits citizens can have access to just by owning a property. We talked about the lack of education on real estate, the different housing values according to owners' ethnicity, and the concept of paying ourselves before paying anyone else. They brilliantly explained the real estate crisis of the late 2000s and how and why it mainly affected minorities. Marc and Mike also demystified some popular beliefs about investing in real estate and the post-2008 narratives. Tune in to Just Black Talking and learn about real estate's intricacies and why it is so hard for many people to get into this market. Some Questions I Ask: Could you tell us a little bit about the importance of homeownership? (4:05) Could you explain a bit about generational wealth and the wealth gap? (11:51) How do people find out about their possibilities in the real estate market? (16:57) There was just an article that we saw where a Black homeowner had their white friend stand in and pretend to be the homeowner, and all of a sudden, their appraisal value had changed. What do you know about that? (22:26) Marc, you were in the industry in 2008. What are some of your impressions about what was going on in 2008 from the perspective of minorities and minority homeownership? (27:46) In This Episode, You Will Learn: McDonald's and the value of owning land (5:00) The five ways to get rich in America according to Mike Davis (10:13) Putting money in ourselves first, and the wealth gap between white and Black Americans (18:18) Keeping the wooden spoon on the wall. The influence of ethnicity in properties' value (22:43) What is a short sale in real estate, and how that affects homeowners (32:35) Resources: Fed City Team at Century 21 Redwood Realty Website Fed City Team at Century 21 Redwood Realty Facebook Connect with Marc: Cell: 301-910-9976 Work Phone: 202-543-7283 Office: 202-930-9371 Connect with Mike: Cell: 240-701-0529 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
There's no doubt food is one of humanity's most significant connectors. It can be a bridge to get us close to our ancestors, to people from different regions, countries, and cultures. Food, and especially cooking, is about sharing, exchanging flavors and sensations. We gather to eat and celebrate, and we cook for those who are down, trying to lift their mood with a homemade meal. Someone said that food is like a tree; the roots are grounded and attached to our past and ancestors. The trunk is also linked to the roots, yet connected with the present, generating branches that expand into the future; new flavors, smells, and recipes. In this episode, I'm joined by Chef Declan Horgan, one of the most talented chefs in the culinary scene. He studied culinary innovation at the DIT School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology in Dublin. Declan became a Chef De Partie at Michelin-Star Peacock Alley, one of Dublin's most renowned restaurants in the early 2000s, where he perfected his cooking skill set. In 2015, Declan moved to the US; he participated in The Food Network's - Guy‘s Grocery Games and Hell's Kitchen, season 19. He was also featured as the Swagger Magazine Cover for its March 2021 edition. Declan's culinary journey started at age 7 when he cooked for his aunt, copying a Delia Smith recipe he saw on TV. His talent and curiosity flourished in his household, where everyone enjoyed cooking typical Irish dishes. His father, being an avid fisherman and hunter, would provide a wide variety of proteins prepared with well-prepared accompaniments. Tune in to Just Black Talking and learn about Irish culinary, Declan's transition and adjustment into the US, his future projects, and much more. Some Questions I Ask: How old were you when you started cooking? (1:46) What was your transition to the US like? (17:56) There are challenges of being an immigrant. What are the challenges in cooking that you see? And is there anything that's going on in cooking that might put you off of it? (22:32) One other thing I want to cover is Irish diplomacy. The art of telling someone to go to hell and having them look forward to the trip. Could you talk to us about it? (49:15) In This Episode, You Will Learn: The experience of serving fish & chips to Michelle Obama (12:02) Having a pint and a crack and forget about everything else (14:40) Experimenting at home, consistency, and perfection at work (19:56) Declan's most prominent challenges of cooking Irish food in the US (23:02) The difference between black and white pudding (29:01) Resources: Chef Declan Horgan website Ramiro Productions Instagram Connect with Chef Declan: Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Some minorities seem unwilling to get vaccinated against COVID, and there are countless myths and conspiracy theories that might be the cause people want to see results in others before agreeing to take the vaccine. However, there is one more factor that could contribute to this reluctance. Studies in epigenetics suggest that fears and beliefs can be handed down, generation to generation, through our DNA - and we very well know that Black people have been conditioned for centuries not to trust. In this episode, I chat with Joseph McClendon III, Doctor of Neuropsychology, motivational speaker, leadership and ultimate performance expert, and world-class coach. We had an engaging conversation about overcoming trauma, epigenetics, and the best way to help people get over their paralyzing fears. We talked about internal wounds, how they stop us from achieving our magnificence, and the difference between knowledge, action, and activity. After three grown-up men tried to take Joseph's life when he was 17 because of his skin color, he received unexpected help from a stranger. The man handed Joseph a book that changed his life. When Joseph reached out and asked how he could repay for the help, the man simply asked him to do with others what he had done with him. And Joseph dedicated his life to do just that. Tune in to Just Black Talking and learn about the power we all have inside of us to change our lives. Some Questions I Ask: In a recent interview, when asked what advice you would give your son, your answer was to look back but not stare. Can you expand on that? (1:40) As African Americans, are we stuck looking back, staring at past trauma in a way that is harming our progress? (6:16) How can epigenetics be addressed, overcome, or combated? (11:12) Are you finding that African Americans address some of those unseen hurts, those intern traumas or wounds more than before? (19:54) In This Episode, You Will Learn: The positive effect of helping others (3:07) Today's the last day of our past (4:32) What people want when they are scared and what we can offer (11:44) Internal wounds stopping us (16:08) Where knowledge comes from and where to look for it (20:15) Knowledge is not power; it is stored information (23:03) The Hundredth Monkey Syndrome. (24:34) Resources: Book: Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich : The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century Book: Joseph McClendon III, Anthony Robbins: Unlimited Power : A Black Choice Kenneth and Mamie Clark's doll experiment - YouTube footage Joseph McClendon III website Connect with Joseph: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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