Alika Hope and Change: Recent Episodes

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Alika Hope and Change is a podcast featuring Alika Hope and her big brother Emille Bryant (the "Change"). The podcast focuses on themes of hope, joy, self-efficacy, and embracing change as a vehicle for growth. First episode aired on July 30th, 2020 in honor of International Day of Friendship!

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Part 2!!! Today we talk with Ebbe Bassey, author of Anoushka’s Extraordinary Heroes. Her energy and wit make this a Changemaker you don’t want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Today we talk with Ebbe Bassey, author of Anoushka’s Extraordinary Heroes. Her energy and wit make this a Changemaker you don’t want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Join us as we celebrate the release of Emille’s newest book-“Dear Emille”!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Today Emille and Alika discuss the good news going on in the world from various sources, and Alika learns about AAU and high school basketball tournaments…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Learn about a new project… Did someone say success?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Before you make your springtime playlist, check out this replay of episode 139 where we reflect on different music styles…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Yes we went with it. Thank you Kevin Kelley, founder of Wired Magazine, for inspiring us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Solar eclipse! How many eclipse songs can Alika sing? Can Emille nerd out all the way to the moon and back? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Mama didn’t raise no April fool. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Whether it’s New England, The Azores, or somewhere in between. In honor of Spring Alika Hope and Emille Bryant take a bite-sized moment to talk about blooming…right where you’re planted…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Spring starts March 19th-are you ready? We are!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Join us as we revisit our discussion from Feb 27th, 2023. Resurgence of fads? Bringing the 90’s back? The 50’s? Should everything be starting anew? Or is it okay to reuse the old? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Emille explaining AI to Alika in easy to swallow language. Nvidia. Stocks. Oh and don’t forget trips to Caribbean islands and outdoor podcasts…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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So you think the Kardashians are something special… Or perhaps you prefer telenovelas or soap operas…But wait till you hear Alika, Emille, and Dr. Penny Brandt discussing the drama and backstories of 17th and 19th century female composers! Classical music comes alive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Changing your POV, empathy, mirror neurons, Emille’s new podcast, longcuts, shortcuts, buzzcuts…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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24k gold burgers, running in 2 degree weather, Mall of America and more…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Are we getting more impatient? Or are we more efficient? Are we becoming more lazy? Or just finding more times in our life to relax?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Happy new year! Time for this resolutions…or is it?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Merry Christmas! Or is it bah humbug when Covid strikes our host…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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We’re baaaack. After our first hiatus in 3 years we are back refreshed, renewed and ready for a new season of AHAC. We start this season off talking about the beauty and hope of imperfection! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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While Alika Hope and Change is on a hiatus until December 11th, please join us as we share our annual re-broadcast of our first ever Thanksgiving episode!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Today we have an extra special Changemakers series with Kristen van Ginhoven, the founder of WAM theater in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts. Plus Emille has finally learn to appreciate musical theater! You don’t wanna miss this! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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A Brief about an intense and not so brief topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Join us for episode 150!!!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Rules laws why do they exist? Are they meant to be broken? Maybe some are…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Just in time for Fall, we thought we would do a replay with our wonderful Cate Vallone, and remind you all about fascia, taking care of your body …especially as we enter the time of year where we become more likely to stay inside and sit still…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Today, September 11th, 2023, we’re taking the time to remember our experiences on 9/11/01, and how those reflections can encourage service.


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Join Alika and Jaeme for our first “Hopelet”! Hopelets are short, time-sensitive conversations around current events and activities that can create positive change in your life. Today Alika and Jaeme discuss the power of visual art and 2 current artist exhibits: Isaac Julien and Barkley L. Hendricks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Alika and Emille talk women and money with Zaneilia Harris, president of Harris & Harris Wealth Management Group. Zaneilia is a 2023 top 100 financial advisor in the U.S. (Investopedia), and has been featured by Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Bloomberg (just to name a few). But we LOVE her dedication to creating hope in the financial lives of women everywhere!


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What do family reunions, nurses, marathons have in common? Find out on today’s episode featuring a segment with changemaker Toya Smith.


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Join us for a very special guest who knows about everything from growing indoor plants to growing your hair to why Alika singing random songs really does matter. Ami Polite is not to be missed!


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Teenagers writing musicals? Atlas Obscura? Church of whaaaaaat?!? Why is Emille talking about dead people so much…


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Classical? Video game music? Country? No no definitely Chicago House!


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Musical inspiration for your imagination.


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No taxation without representation… Fiscal year is ending June 30… Q2 is ending June 30… Where do our taxes go? Why do we care? Can we make a change?


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To tip or not to tip-that is the question. Or is it?


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Join Alika, Emille, and Jaeme as they play a fun game of Would You Rather…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!!! Join us as we talk with our own resident genius Jme Strchld about his newly released album “Lessons From The Prophet” which can be found on every major streaming platform. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Yes, Emille and Jaeme are at it again in honor of May 4 and fourth and the force!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Join us for a replay of our Changemakers interview with Charlie Slaughter, who discusses an innovative practice to help adults and children bond in emotional connection.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Yes, it’s true. This is a Changemakers part two because you all love her so much you do. We brought Dr. Margaret Wilkins back again for you!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Today, Dr. Margaret Wilkins joins us to discuss women in sports and much more!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Hey, what’s this about Emille being 8,000 feet up? Can’t that make you Apoxic? Apo-WHAA?? Don’t you need to be in really good shape to be high in the sky? And why is it when some people get altitude sickness they laugh uncontrollably? And a whole segment of jokes…All this and more today…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alikahope/support

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Emille just came back from a cruise around Europe, join us as he and Alika discuss the cruise and post-Covid pandemic cruise safety! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Today Emille and Jaeme lead the march as we go into March.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Replayed by popular demand!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Things go in cycles, in the 80’s the 50’s were hip. In the 2020’s we’re enjoying a resurgence of 90’s fads. Why? Is it bad? Good? Join us as we discuss!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Emille tries to teach Alika about Chat GPT, Alika tries not to overreact to the world being taken over by AI. Uh oh…--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Join Alika and Emille with our first new Changemakers Series guest of 2023 author Shannon Alexander!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Join us for a special episode in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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It’s a new year! What goes 2023 mean? What experiment is Emille trying on himself? Why is Alika a rabbit? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Join us for the second of our top two episodes of 2022, as we revisit our interview with changemaker Willena Long! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Join us for the 1st of our top 2 of 2022 episodes!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Today we talk about worldwide holiday kerfuffles (but we like alliteration so we say herfuffle). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alikahope/support

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Join us once again as we air the original….one…only…the Alika Hope and Change FIRST Thanksgiving show (you know, the first one in honor of the pilgrims and yada yada yada)


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Don’t be scared. Okay maybe you should be. Scary movies that changed us…And others too….Today Alika and Emille also ask people on the street for their scariest movie memories.


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Join us for a listen back at our favorite jobs…


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Well since everyone else is quiet quitting right now we figured we’d look at jobs that are way more dangerous than podcasting… Logging anyone?


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Today we’re featuring a replay of our talk with Charlie Slaughter award-winning author and specialist on meal time environments and children. Just in time for back to school season!


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Today Emille and our engineer Jaeme discuss time changes. It’s Fall y’all! Time to fall back in time (or at least just move the clock back an hour…)


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join us today while Emille is speaking at a national conference he shares some of his tidbits around love of oneself, especially for men.


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Work a 9 to 5, pay bills, go to bed, get up and do it again…that’s adulting…or is it?!? Listen in as Alika, Emille, and Jaeme discuss the hope found in adulting. You might get old…but do you have to grow old?


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Join Alika, Emille, and our resident Pilates/Fascia/movement guru Cate Vallone. Let’s Get Physical!


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On today’s episode we celebrate having created 100 podcasts! Join us also on YouTube, as this is our first video podcast episode as well.


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Join Emille and Alika as they discuss the good news going on in the world, spreading a little hope and change to all your listeners out there!


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Join us for our annual replay of our 1st episode in honor of International Day of Friendship (July 31)!


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Today Alika and Emille are joined by changemaker Kristen van Ginhoven, co-founder of WAM Theatre. Listen in as they talk about the hope and change that the actors and staff of WAM Theatre inspire through arts and activism.


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It’s summer. You gotta fly. You’re not looking forward to it. Good thing we have a resident Air Force vet and world class frequent flyer to advise us…


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But what about rugged individualism?


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Alika and Emille ask our listeners (and Jaeme too) about songs that give them hope. We promise you’ll leave this episode with a brand new hopeful playlist!


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Since Emille is on a last minute trip to Rome, we thought “why not re-visit where we’d like to go?” Or maybe we are replaying this because Alika is jealous of her big brother…


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Wait for it…


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Technology in the 21st century means memories look, sound, and even feel different. Are we more forgetful now?


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Given the crazy hot/cold/hot weather Mother Nature’s been throwing our way lately, Alika and Emille thought it apropos to remind everyone about The Hope in Spring.


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And we’re not talking about reaching for your dreams and your goals. Oh no! We’re talking about the dreams you have when you sleep. You know, the dreams where your teeth fallout, the dreams where you’re being chased by Bigfoot…


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Today Alika and Emille discuss a set of “Life Rules” sent to them by Sheri in Lubbock, Texas. Of course Alika and Emille have their own take on these rules…This is part one of a two-part series.


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Join us today for a special Changemaker series with Willena Long, renowned career coach who has helped people move up the career ladder and secure jobs at international corporations…You don’t want to miss this!


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Inspired by a recent personal situation, Alika poses questions to Emille: Is Change Absolute? Is there any space for not having absolutes? Join their absolutely changerific discussion!


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Today on our 2nd Toss Up Thursday, Emille and Jaeme respond to listener Liz’s question on men and Valentine’s Day… You don’t wanna miss this one!


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Brrrrr…It’s cold outside! Let some coffee and inspiration bring change your way! Join us for a replay of our changemaker conversation with Jermaine from Big Up Brew.


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Join us for our first Changemaker of 2022! Alika and Emille chat with Teresa Bruni, a heart centered entrepreneur, best-selling author, and healer who lovingly helps others connect with their truth.


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Today Alika and Emille let their weird flag fly. Or are they really weird? Are YOU weird? Maybe weird is the new normal…


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For our 1st episode of 2022 we introduce “Toss Up Thursdays!” Every 1st Thursday of each month we are going to take listener suggestions for our topic of the day. Today’s topic comes from Tom in Amherst, Massachusetts-and he asked us to talk about the concept of time.


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Join us as we play a game…Based on Christmas carols…Sorta…


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This week Alika joins in to continue the conversation…look out!


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Today while Alika is living a gig life, Emille and Jaeme begin part 1 of a discussion around the great resignation, gigging, and more.


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Alika and Emille are up to their usual nerdy antics today talking about where everyday words come from…with a twist!


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Join us as Alika and Emille discuss Thanksgiving traditions, food, and more. 


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Last week Emille, Alika, and Jaeme talked about those horrible jobs they had-and the lessons they learned. This week, join Alika and Emille as they talk about their favorite jobs and how those jobs changed them and brought them hope. 


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Remember Dear Abby and Dear Ann? Even now advice columns are still a booming industry. Join us today as Alika asks Emille some questions from advice columns. Will you agree with Emille's answers? Would you give different advice? Does Alika stop and correct Emille before he puts his foot in his mouth? Or does she applaud him for his genius answers? Only one way to find out...Listen in!


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Join us a we do a little ode to the weirdness of Halloween with a replay: Weird Facts!


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Join Alika and Emille as they discuss the merging of Shakespeare and Tupac, Queen Latifah and Lady Macbeth. Oh, and a little bit of the NBA thrown in for good measure…


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In the past 20 years the 21st century has brought dramatic changes to our lives. Some obvious, some not so obvious. Join Alika and Emile as they take us for a walk down memory lane.


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Kindness gives hope…


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Join Alika and Emille as they talk with Changemaker Denise S Darko, an entrepreneur, artist, dancer, teacher, and walking role model.


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In 2020, the average US college was 60% female and 40% male. Men, in large numbers, are choosing options other than college. Join Emille and Jaeme as they discuss their own experiences as men and pontificate on the shifts in men and college.


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Today Alika and Emille jump on the Reading Rainbow and board the Magic School Bus to share the fun of reading (as an adult). 


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Have you been back to the movie theatre yet? The sounds, the smell of popcorn, the action…join Alika, Emile, and Jaeme as they talk about going back to the movies!


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Breathe…laugh…breathe…laugh…


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All the news got you down? Listen to Alika and Emille and turn that frown upside down!


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Today Alika and Emille brainstorm simple, everyday steps we can take every day to change the world!


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The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon that makes us question even the most mundane memories from the past. Today Alika and Emille talk about the Mandela Effect and how it changes us both on the personal and community level. 


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Join Alika and Emille as they talk with Changemaker Lawrence V White. Lawrence is a highly sought-after bassist who has appeared on stage with nationally-renowned bands. Lawrence is also an arranger and creator of original music, and can be heard on over 80 songs on Apple Music alone! Today Lawrence discusses his artistry, changemaking, and the release of his latest EP, "Sunday At About 130 BPM".


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Join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary and 1-year on the air with a replay of our FIRST episode in honor of our growth, our friendship, and our celebration of longevity. 


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Today Alika and Emille have the honor of interviewing award-winning author, entrepreneur, chef, farmer and romantic team Tia McDonald and Matthew Raiford. Trust us-you don’t want to miss this one!


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While the West Coast is seeing record heat and the East Coast is experiencing torrential downpours, we thought we’d take an opportunity to replay The Hope in Climate Change.


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Join us as Alika and Emille play another round of Would You Rather. Today they are playing a special summertime edition!


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Join Alika and Emille as they talk with Nyasha Bryant, founder and owner of Miss Read Books, a bookstore with a very special mission. 


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While Emille and Alika are on vacation this week, join us for a throwback visit to Episode #5: Vacations We Have Never Taken-But Hope To


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Emille and Jaeme got Alika to watch Fantasy Island, and she loved it! Listen in as they discuss Fantasy Island, the hope in fantasy, how fantasy can change reality, and how living in reality can still be hopeful. 


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Dude Ranch? Outer Space? Join Alika and Emille as they talk about summer camp-for adults.


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Join us for another episode of our Changemakers Series as Alika and Emille talk to Charlie Slaughter about Circle of Security, an innovative program that builds hope and creates positive change between adults and children. Don't miss this special episode!


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Computers and changes and technology oh my! Join Alika and Emille as they discuss changes in everything from Commodore 64 to the computers we now hold in the palms of our hands...


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Join Alika and Emille today as they talk about road trippin’ and change livin’.


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In this episode of our Changemakers Series, Alika and Emille are joined today by Jermaine Frazer-Phillips, founder of Big Up Brew. Big Up Brew is a coffee company that has changed the lives of coffee fans. Big Up Brew also provides hope to coffee farmers through its support of ethical farming. Have fun as Alika and Emille gain inspiration from and share laughs with Jermaine!


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Back by listener request! 

On today's episode, Emille and Jaeme, our resident sci-fi experts and experts on all things geeky, talk about The Fourth and a few other surprises!


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Join Alika and Emille for the first episode of the Changemakers Series! The Changemakers series features Alika Hope and Change interviews with guests who’ve changed their lives through hope and action. Today our hosts talk with Evolution Pilates founder Cate Vallone as she discusses how small steps can result in big changes for your body and spirit. Alika and Emille's laughter, camaraderie, deep thoughts and random song musings are sure to bring Hope to your day and Change to your life.


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Board games, outdoor games, video games, games people play...Is it just about winning and losing? Or do games help us change our expectations in life? Alika and Emille share their thoughts and laughter while reminiscing on gaming life. 

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On today's episode, Jaeme joins in as co-host with Alika and we get to find out all about his life as an audio engineer! Alika Hope and Change would be incomplete without Jaeme. Could you imagine a show called Ali Hpe nd Cge? Yeah, neither could we. But we don't have to worry about our show being incomplete...It is thanks to Jaeme's careful sound work that we come to you every week with a complete show. Join us today as we show our thanks by Asking the Engineer!


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Our producer Jaeme found an episode recorded before the show went live...Take a listen to this episode that Alika and Emille recorded as a test in early 2020...Facts and more facts. 

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Today Alika and Emille play "Would You Rather" with some pretty odd questions...

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Moving on up...Moving on...Moving out...Do you like to move it? Join Alika and Emille's conversation around the hope in changing your location. 

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It's March 4th! Just another ordinary day, right? Not so fast...Join Alika and Emille as they discuss the many not so ordinary things that happened on March 4ths throughout history!

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Alika loves romantic movies of all kinds, but especially romantic comedies. Emille thinks science fiction movies have way more to offer our world. Who's right? Maybe they're both right? But can they convince the other of their point of view? Tune in and find out!

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On today's episode, Alika and Emille talk about the power of following through on one's promises, and then delve into the hope in mismatched couples, and what it means to be mismatched-maybe it's not what we think! Jaeme joins in with his wisdom too. 

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Join Alika, Emille, and special guest Karim Rasheed as they discuss the impact of 80’s rap on their inner world and our larger world.

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Oh those handy dandy gadgets meant to make us better, faster, stronger, healthier...But do those gadgets always help?

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The HOPE in climate change? Whaaaaa?! Come on Alika and Emille, what are you talking about? (Why don't you listen to today's episode and find out for yourself...)

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Monday, January 18th is MLK Day. Today's episode is dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In his honor, Alika and Emille discuss service, both in the past and in 2021. How can we volunteer and serve others in this time of virtual life? 

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It's the first Thursday of 2021! In 2021, there are 52 Thursdays (yes, Alika counted each one). Join Alika and Emille as they talk about the number 52, and how many things you can really do each Thursday. Besides listen to Alika Hope and Change of course...

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It's New Year's Eve! On today's episode Alika and Emille discuss 2020, New Year's resolutions, Alika sings a well-known song (or 2) that sum up her feelings about 2020, and Emille inspires us with his limitless retirement returns plan. Don't miss it!


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Things break. Kids break stuff, we break stuff, sometimes things just break down. Who do we call? What tools do we use to fix things? Join Alika and Emille as they talk about the breaking and fixing of both literal and figurative items.  Alika and Emille's laughter, camaraderie, deep thoughts and random song musings are sure to bring Hope to your day and Change to your life.


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Join Alika and Emille as they share revelations they discovered on the small screen while staying home in 2020. Alika and Emille's laughter, camaraderie, deep thoughts and random song musings are sure to bring Hope to your day and Change to your life.


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Alika and Emille discuss the health benefits of laughter...while laughing at themselves...


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Join Alika, Emile, and special guest librarian Rachel Tonucci as they discuss books that have brought hope and change to their lives! 

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Join Alika and Emille as they give thanks for their diverse Thanksgiving food experiences. Yum Yum Yum!


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Learn the 4 secrets to Emille's workout regimen-and why it works for everyone, for life! 

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Ohhhh the places we'll go...when we can move around freely again. In today's episode, Alika and Emille discuss the "little" things they miss about being away from home, and the hope and change in scenery. Alika and Emille's laughter, camaraderie, deep thoughts and random song musings are sure to bring Hope to your day and Change to your life.


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People everywhere have had to social distance to some extent...but you can change your life with a pet! On this episode Alika and Emille discuss different types of pets and how they can change your life and promote your health. 

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Stop playin'! The play's the thing... It's just child's play...Or is it? Alika and Emille discuss the importance of play for adults and how playfulness gives us power-and hope. 

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Betty White's career has spanned 8 decades...But which decade did Alika meet her in? And what famous talk show host called out Emille for his loud woo woo? And what's this about Darth Vader and pizza? 

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Facts nerds unite! Take a break from the chaos around us. Today we've done a power search of resources from all over the globe to start our conversation around weird and interesting facts about common (and not so common) items...

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Join Alika, Emille and our special guest (and our producer) Jaeme Brennan McDonald as we discuss Star Wars vs. Star Trek. Emille and Jaeme are always (no, really ALWAYS) talking about Star Wars and Star Trek behind the scenes here, and today Alika asked them to talk with you, our listeners, about all of the symbols of hope and acceptance hidden beneath the science fiction facade. 

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Shape shifting? Teleportation? What superpower would you choose to change your world? Today Alika and Emille discuss superpowers they would choose (and maybe even make up their own superpower...) to change their worlds. 

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ENFJ? ISTP? Who?? In this episode Alika and Emille talk about their recent experience with personality tests and how their personalities have (and haven't) changed over the years. 

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In this episode Alika and Emille challenge the belief that failure is bad, and ask listeners to consider the HOPE in failure. 

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In this episode Alika and Emille learn all about fascia. Excuse me the what?! The wonderful, bendable, workable FASCIA!  Today's episode features special guest Cate Vallone, Owner and Founder of Evolution Pilates.

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Last episode Alika and Emille talked about vacations they have NOT taken, while this episode they discuss vacations they HAVE taken! On today's episode we discuss how these vacations changed them-for the better! 

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Join hosts Alika Hope and Emille Bryant as this world-traveling sister/brother duo discuss vacations...With a twist!  On today's episode we discuss vacations we have NEVER taken. Places like the Ice Hotel and the (not-so) famous Memorial to the Unknown Bureaucrat!

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Join hosts Alika Hope and Emille Bryant as this sister/brother duo discuss boredom. But we guarantee you won't be bored by this conversation! 

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Join hosts Alika Hope and Emille Bryant as this sister/brother duo share with you some Tools for Life! You'll never think the same away about a hammer and screwdriver again!  

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Join hosts Alika Hope and Emille Bryant as this sister/brother duo explore what it means to Let Go! 

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Join hosts Alika Hope and Emille Bryant as this sister/brother duo explore friendship and the traits that make a good friend! 

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In this episode, learn about Alika Hope and Emille Bryant (the "Change"). Join them on an honest and at times hilarious tour of their life's highlights and experiences. 


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