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We are back after a life hiatus:
On this episode I sat down with Dr. Elisabeth Baquet and talked about her path in medicine/healthcare as Ob-Gyn, Black Maternal Health, & Postpartum Mood Disorders and more

Episode Notes

How we know each other & Dr. Elizabeth Baquet’s DO Personal & profession background
- St. Augustine (“St. Aug”) High school – New Orleans
- Full COVID Series Links:
- - Episode 1: Dr. Sabrina Bent, MD; Episode 2: Leslie Saucier Arceneaux,MPH; Episode 3: Dr. Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE; Episode 4: Dr. Nicole Creppel;Episode 5: Dr Maurice Sholas, MD,PhD
What is an Ob-Gyn and what attracted her to that specialty
- Favorite & least favorite part of the job
Black Maternity Health article
Postpartum Mood Disorder: What New Moms Need to Know

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On this episode I sat down with Alicia Partee M.A. , LMFT and we discussed her new book a bit about we each can Authentigrate through the changes & transitions in life.

Intro

Welcome to the podcast
Brief intro: who is Alicia Partee & How we know each other

https://maranathacc.com/

https://www.authentigrate.com/

Main Interview

A bit about Alicia’s background
Authentigrate - tells us about the book
How you balance it all: writer, ministry, wife, yourself etc; Tips for others

Outro

Upcoming events/ where to buy the book

REGISTER: Authentigrate Master Class & Book Launch - June 25th

Alicia's Book: Authentigrate on Amazon

Alicia’s Social media & website etc.-
- Authentigrate on Instagram
- Email Alicia Partee
- Alicia on Facebook
- https://www.authentigrate.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with Zaneta Blackmon a Food Scientist. She talks about how she got into the world of food science. We then proceeded to talk about any & everything. Hope you enjoy it!!

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During this Special Holiday episode I was on New Orleans WBOK talking COVID-19, Vaccinations & being on the verge of New Orleans Renaissance as we close out 2021.

Intro/Outro Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Other music by provided by WBOK

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On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion and we talk about holiday treats and her upcoming Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release) that drops Saturday November 27th

Thanksgiving episode Outline

Welcome back Kia!!

Who is Kia Benion?
Episode 24: Helluva Pastry Engineer

How was your Thanksgiving – Staying safe

COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 1
COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 2
COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 3
COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 4
COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 5

Holiday Recipe ideas (pastries & Cocktails)

Thanksgiving
- Spice Forward
  - Apple, cinnamon, fall fruit cobblers
- Warm and autumn
  - Play into the spices
- Christmas
  - Still Spice
    - Cinnamon, cloves, mint (peppermint bark)
      - https://www.ghirardelli.com/peppermint-bark-chocolate
    - Southern comfort flavors
      - Red velvet, pound cake, and southern bread pudding
      - The Great Migration
      - Honey Wine
      - Red Fish Grill (get the White Chocolate Bread Pudding)
    - Cocktail – Christmas
      - Bourbon forward drinks
        
        Cloves all spice, star anise, red wine, nutmeg
        
        Warm tingly communal feeling
        
        Large Batch
        
        Champagne Punch
        
        Winter Sangria
        
        Eggnog
        
        New Simple Syrup – drops Saturday November 27, 2021
        
        Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release)
        
        Honey, cinnamon, all spice & vanilla
        
        https://www.thepastryengineer.com/shop
        
        Shipping or local pickup (Atlanta/Chicago)
        
        Final Notes – Upcoming Activities from Kia Benion
        
        @thepastryengineer
        
        @kiabenion
        
        GT Alum Food & Beverage Feature – Coming in December

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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Pushing, Fighting & Expecting

On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine Lewis of Charlee's Cure Foundation. She shares the numerous medical challenges her & Charlee have been facing since we last spoke. She also shares advise and words and encouragement for others.

Outline for this episode:

Welcome Back to the podcast Tramaine!!

Previous episodes with Tramaine: Episode 7 & 14

Episode 7 – Caring for the Caretaker

Episode 14: Check in with Charlee’s Angel Tramaine

How is Charlee?
What’s the latest with Tramaine?
Latest on Charlee’s Cure Foundation. Outro – upcoming events that Charlee wants to plug

Song referenced Surrounded - Upperroom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charleescurefoundation

Charlee’s Hashtag: #charleestrong

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion who uses her brand The Pastry Engineer to teach kids about STEM

Outline for Interview

Intro

Welcome to the podcast

Quick how we know each other – Spoiler: Kia is Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an Pastry Engineer

Main Interview topics:

How you started with the Pastry Engineer & Cocktail Engineer

Referenced: Episode 13 – A Sweet Conversation with Kaitlin Guerin

Tips for those looking to get into culinary and/or STEM

Hygroscopic – tending to absorb moisture from the air

How have you managed through out the pandemic – Personally & professionally

Professionally: Pivoting to corporate team building
Personally: Being realistic but still trying to maintain things that were important to Kia; staying connected to friends

Outro:

www.thepastryengineer.com

Follow Kia/ The Pastry Engineer on Instagram

@kiabenion

@thepastryengineer

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with my friend Reginald Darby to talk about his time on "The Hill", our days back at Howard as well as a host of other topics

Outline for interview

Intro - Welcome to the podcast

A little about Reggie

How we know each other

Main Interview

More about Reggie's life & career

how Reggie navigated into and out of working on The Hill
tips for others who may be interested: challenges Reggie faced along the way & how he overcame them

Other hot topics

Quarantine chronicles how have you been managing during the pandemic
- The Daily Corey
DC vibes: The energy changes of the various presidential administrations Bush to Biden
- Episode with Lee Koonce
Thoughts on how Kamala is doing so far;
Queen Elizabeth & The Royals - thought on the Harry Meghan interview; death of Prince Philip
How privileged are you quiz

Outro – Ways to follow Corey

The Daily Corey - Instagram
The Daily Corey - Facebook

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On this episode I sat down the Rod Gilmore of ESPN. We chatted about how he got into the competitive world of sports broadcasting and how he is living his life with cancer (Multiple Myeloma).

Outline of Interview:

Intro – Welcome to the Podcast

A brief about how we know each other

Main Interview

A bit about Rod’s personal & Professional Background
- How you got into Broadcasting
  - The Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZCCAqoSwY
  - History of UC Berkeley & Stanford Rivalry
  - Why Jason Witten Is Leaving the ‘Monday Night Football’ Booth and Returning to Dallas
- Tips for others interesting in broadcasting
  - Embrace the Grind – know that it is not easy
  - Look at colleges with strong journalism programs
    - Opportunity to get that experience through school
  - Search for internships
  - Make yourself available when broadcasting is going on in your area
    - Whatever the job is - do it great – people notice!!
  - If possible get some practice and if you can get your own reel
  - Be persistent – don’t get discouraged easily
A bit about how Rod’s living with Cancer
- How can others help other struggling
  - Fight Like Hell – Not Today Cancer!!!
    - Creating a game plan to manage a tough blood cancer
  - Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer
  - YOUR ANNUAL PHYSICAL AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
  - No man's land: men, illness, and the NHS

Closing

Any upcoming broadcasts/games you’ll be covering or social media folks can follow
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Rod Gilmore on Twitter

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On this episode I sat down with Dr. Blair "Professor" Condoll of Dillard University & Oliver "OT" Thomas WBOK's The Good Morning Show to talk a ton of hot topics.

Intro

Oliver Thomas on Facebook
Blair “Professor” Condoll on LinkedIn

Main interview - Hot topics

Covid-19 & its vaccine;
Link To COVID-19 Episodes
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
- Part 4;
- Part 5
Trump 2nd impeachment - can the GOP do what is right for the county?
- Spoiler Alert - they didn’t
State of Black America & especially the images of black woman leaders.
- Kamala Harris represents many things, especially Black Women’s work
- Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
- Roz Brewer – New CEO of Walgreens
NOLA w/out traditional Mardi Gras
- Mardi Gras 2021 in New Orleans: Closed bars, no to-go drinks
- Krewe of House Floats
Debunking COVID-19 Conspiracy theory

Outro

Oliver Thomas on Facebook
Blair “Professor” Condoll on LinkedIn
Tune in to WBOK 1230 Am 7am -10am CST to catch Prof & OT
- WBOK 1230 AM

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with Lee Koonce President & Artistic Director of Gateways Music Festival. We talk about his journey from permonance to art administration. We also talk about safe spaces for people of African descent in music and other places, as well as a host of other topics.

Outline for interview:

Intro - Welcome to Podcast

Background

How we know each other
Lee's professional background
Lee's Background

Main interview topics:

How you got into the world of the arts
Why not just do the performance side
Tips for others interested in this field
What is the Gateways Music Festival & why is it so important
https://gatewaysmusicfestival.org/
Other hot topics
Comments of why diversity, equity and inclusion are important in the fine arts
Gateways Philosophical Statement

Outro

Lee to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media

https://gatewaysmusicfestival.org/
Donate to Gateways

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with Ariel Shelton Davis of the Kennedy Center. We talk about her journey from musician to art administration. We also had a open discussion of the state of diversity in mainstream orchestras today as well as some the work she and others are doing to change this landscape.

Interview Outline & Show notes

Intro - Welcome to Podcast

Background

How we know each other & professional background
- Busboys and Poets

Main Interview

How Ariel got into the world of the arts cultural organizer & Social impact

Washington Women in Jazz Festival
National Arts Strategies
Kennedy Center – Social Impact
Lewis Prize for Music – 2021 awardees

Tips for others interested in this field

Art Administrators of Color
Internship (Paid vs Unpaid)
Reach out to ask for info sessions

Outro

Ariel to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media

https://www.aeryelle.com/
Ariel’s Instagram
The String Queens
Opening application for Lewis Prize for Music – stay tuned

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with former corporate executive & my father, Troy Henry. We talked about his ascent in "Corporate America" and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur.

Interview Outline:

Intro - Welcome Mr. Troy Henry

A little about Troy & how we know each other

Main Interview

Troy's educational & professional background; how did he get into corporate world
How was it climbing the corporate ladder as an African American in the 80s & 90s
What made Troy leave the corporate world and branch out on his own
What challenges do you face as an entrepreneur/ business owner (especially as an African American)
Tips for others starting out as an entrepreneur
- Make sure your skills are tight
- Have the financial backing to weather the early days of starting out (save up)
  - You can’t microwave wine
- Have a plan (Business Plan)
  - https://www.paloalto.com/business-plan-software
- Consider acquisition or mimic vs or start up
  - https://dealstream.com/

Outro - any upcoming projects or things to promote for Troy

http://www.henryconsulting.com/
https://wbok1230.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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I sat down with Dr. Maurice Sholas

Maurice Sholas, MD, PhD, is a physician entrepreneur who provides care for children with physical disabilities and as an administrator uses his voice to elevate marginalized communities in healthcare.

Intro – Welcome Dr Sholas

Background on Dr. Sholas

How we know each other – we are just truly meeting 😊
Professional Background

Main Interview Outline

Overview of distrust in health care systems – where does that come from
People of color & the COVID-19 & the COVID-19 Vaccine your thoughts
- Criticisms around the vaccine – why you decided to get it
- There are good reasons Black people don’t trust health institutions, but I still got the COVID-19 vaccine
Other comments on COVID-19

Outro – Dr. Sholas Social Media & Upcoming articles etc.

All social media platforms at @DocMoSho or at www.DocMoSho.com

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On this episode I sat down with Nicole Creppel, MS, MS4. We walked COVID-19, How vaccines work, increasing diversity in cliniscal trials, & Implicit Bias in the medical system.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episdoe I sat down with Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE. Dr. Trapido is Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Louisiana State University School of Public Health. We discussed what the research is telling us about COVID-19, thoughts on how the US & Louisiana are handling the virus & thought on the COVID-19 vaccines.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I talked with Leslie Saucier Arceneaux Surveillance Epidemiologist for the Louisiana Department of Health. She talks a bit about her experience on the COVID-19 team.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with Dr. Sabrina Bent Board-certified Anesthesiologist talking about COVID-19 & her experience in Northern New Jersey for a month in April at the beginning of the pandemic crisis

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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On this episode I sat down with friend & artist Owen H. Dunne we talked a number of topics

What is it like working in film/the arts & Tips for others; What is like being black & queer in the black & queer communities (from his perspective)
What’s the latest for Owen H. Dunne
- 12/5/2020 event – Owen's instagram
William Raspberry Article "Black by Definition"

Song Inspiration for this episode title

Inside by Tom Yanks & OHD

Music & more from Owen H. Dunne (OHD)

Owen's instagram

OHD on Spotify ‘

OhD on Apple Music

Key & Peele sketch referenced

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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Special Crossover episode with Oliver OT Thomas & The Professor of New Orleans Radio station: WBOK 1230 AM.

We talked this election, politics, and so much more!!!

Listen live to WBOK at https://wbok1230.com/

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On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine of Charlee's Cure Foundation. We had a very candid interview & status update on Charlee. Take a listen!! Check out her website & social media below

Charlee's Cure Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/

Charlee's Cure Foundation website https://www.charleescurefoundation.com/

Donate to Self care packages for Caregivers https://gf.me/u/yjt5f4

Where to listen to The Victory Podcast: http://thevictorypodcast.com/?page_id=243

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On this episode I sat down with my friend & Chef Kaitlin Guerin of New Orleans' Lagniappe Baking.

We talked a bit about how she got into the world of culinary & what it is like for women in the world of culinary. Kaitlin also shared her insights on what it's like being a new small business owner.

Links referenced:

Kaitlin's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lagniappebaking/

www.lagniappebaking.com

https://www.dakarnola.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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A great chat with Mercedes Bent of Lightspeed Venture Partners. We talked candidly about what it is like for her in the world of VC as a woman (especially a woman of color). We also chatted about #BLM in post-George Floyd era as well as the impact of the loss of Chadwick Boseman in the age of COVID-19.

Mercedes's Lightspeed profile

https://lsvp.com/team/mercedes-bent/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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Sat down with friends & Canadians Frank & Vanda Favaro to discuss love & relationships. They share some great tips & advice about marriage

Vanda's award winning podcast "Tight Ends Podcast"

http://tightendspodcast.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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Another sit down with my husband Christian to discuss more about gaming and how COVID-19 is impacting the gaming community.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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In this episode I sat down with my husband Christian to discuss Gaming. He also gives his advise to those looking to connect and understanding gaming

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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In this episode I have the opportunity to sit with Oliver "OT" Thomas to talk about life, before & after politics, and of course COVID-19

https://www.instagram.com/otoutreach/

https://www.facebook.com/oliver.thomas.984

http://wbok1230.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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In this episode I sat down with Tramaine of Charelee's cure foundation to talk about her daughter Char'lee and her foundation which focuses on caring for the caretaker

https://www.charleescurefoundation.com/

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In this episode I sat down with my close family friend Lloyd Dennis known throughout New Orleans as "The Love Doctor".

Listen to his advise on Love, Life & everything in between

Detailed Show notes on http://thevictorypodcast.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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In Episode 5 I sat down and talked career triumphs with Carolyn Kiel & Christine Alexis

Carolyn Kiel is a Learning & Development Leader specializing in Change Management, Talent Management & Culture. Carolyn Kiel is also the host of Beyond 6 seconds Podcast. CArolyn and I chatted about making a career change and her tips on starting a podcast

http://beyond6seconds.com/

Instagram: @beyond6seconds – Instagram

Christine Alexis is a Social Media Manager at DB Schenker- Americas Region. Christine and I have known each other since childhood. We both attended the same high school (more on that in the interview). We chat a bit about what a Social Media Manager entails. Christine also shared a bit about overcoming a speech impediment.

Instagram: @christinealexis_

Other Episode References:

Joe Biden Stutter Profile

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/01/joe-biden-stutter-profile/602401/

Florida State University & Relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida

https://unicomm.fsu.edu/messages/relationship-seminole-tribe-florida/

Episode take home messages:

Always Network (on-line & offline) – letting people know what you do
Know your value proposition – What are your strength
Create content that shows your abilities – start small with friends
Visualize your expected future

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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A quick little Mini episdoe from my interview with Oliver Thomas of WBOK New Orleans

Check him out on WBOK1230am.com

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In this Part 2 of Episode 4 I share more about me!! In this episode I talk about my time spent living abroad.

Take Home Messages:

Be open with God’s Plan – His plan is always the best

Try to find your tribe – helps when things get tough

Stay flexible to change

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In this episode I talk a bit about myself. I want you the listeners to know a bit more about me the host. In this first part I talk about my Hurricane Katrina Story.

Tips on Emergency Planning

https://www.grangeinsurance.com/tips/7-tips-for-creating-a-home-emergency-plan

How the New Orleans Saints revived New Orleans (this is my uncle in this video)

http://www.xgames.com/video/13509268/how-new-orleans-saints-revived-city

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This is my interview with friend & fellow podcaster Vanda of "The Tight Ends Podcast". Enjoy!!

Where to find more on Vanda & Tight Ends Podcast

https://tightendspodcast.com

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In this episode we interviewed Bishop Robert C. Blakes (RC Blakes Jr.) who talks about coping with and overcoming disasters.

Become Victorious

Find RC Blakes Jr. on Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/RCBLAKESJR

https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertBlakes

https://www.instagram.com/rcblakes/

https://www.rcblakes.com/

Music:https://www.purple-planet.com/

https://www.comehometonewhome.org/

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In this episode we met with my friend Charlotte Akinkugbe who is a health coach.

https://www.facebook.com/charlottefakinkugbe

Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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