The Culture Effect by Historically Black Since: Recent Episodes

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The Culture Effect Podcast presented by Historically Black Since, and hosted by Adrena Martin, is a show where we discuss the effect that HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organization’s have on it’s students, alumni and members. Visit us online at www.hbcusince.com and follow us on Instagram @historicallyblacksince

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Episode 8 of The Yard Linkup podcast features a sit down conversation with the hosts. Albany State University alum DJ Dusei speaks on becoming a tour DJ for rapper Big Krit, Alabama A&M University alum Eron Blue speaks on starting his clothing brand New Wave Corporated, and Alabama State University alum Darryl "DC" Chambers speaks on getting into the modeling and acting space in AtlantaThe Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.

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Tuskegee University alum and Kappa Alpha Psi member Davie Rickenbacker joins Episode 7 of The Yard Linkup Podcast to speak on his HBCU experience, being cast on Survivor and getting into cosplayThe Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.-Follow Davie on social media- https://www.instagram.com/p/C33IdAGx8ve/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Connect with the HostDarryl- https://www.instagram.com/onenonlydc?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Eron- https://www.instagram.com/p/C3xvf6fud_q/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==DJ Dusei- https://www.instagram.com/duseidagreat?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Historically Black Since is the premier media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations.Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksincehttps://www.instagram.com/historicallyblacksince?igsh=MXRrOTU5aHNpcWxoeQ==Visit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com

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Tennessee State University alum and HBCU Alum owner Terrence Caldwell joins Episode 6 of The Yard Linkup Podcast to speak on startingThe Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.-Follow Terrence on social media- https://www.instagram.com/hbcualum?ig...Connect with the HostDarryl- https://www.instagram.com/onenonlydc?...Brittany- https://www.instagram.com/brittany_pa...Dasan- https://www.instagram.com/dasan.frazi...DJ Dusei- https://www.instagram.com/duseidagrea...Historically Black Since is the premier media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations.Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksincehttps://www.instagram.com/historicall...Visit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com

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Episode 5- Clark Atlanta University alum and entrepreneur Branden Peters, joins Episode 5 of The Yard Linkup Podcast. This episode was all about motivation for entrepreneur Black people and beer, along with how he created an award winning Trivia event in Atlanta, GA.Branden is the co-founder of the Facts Only Trivia event, along with the craft beer inspired Draught Season lifestyle brand.The Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.Follow Branden on social media- https://www.instagram.com/factsonlytr...Co-hosted by Darryl "DC" Chambers, Brittany Passion, and Dasan Frazier DJ- Dusei Da Great Historically Black Since is the premier media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations.Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksincehttps://www.instagram.com/historicall...Visit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com

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Episode 4- Alabama State University alum and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity member, MJ Bridges, joins Episode 4 of The Yard Linkup Podcast. This episode is all about financial literacy living a debt free life after college, and eliminating debt. Bridges is the owner of Young and Debt Free. The Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.Follow MJ on social media - https://www.instagram.com/younganddebtfreeatl?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Follow Priyanka on social media- https://www.instagram.com/priyankabanks?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Co-hosted by Darryl "DC" Chambers and Priyanka BanksDJ- Dusei Da Great Historically Black Since is the premier media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations.Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksincehttps://www.instagram.com/historicallyblacksince?igsh=MXRrOTU5aHNpcWxoeQ==Visit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com

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Episode 3 of The Yard Linkup Podcast featuring Hampton University alum and Bossip Managing Editor Dani CanadaThe Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.Follow Dani on social media - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0pQqmdRu...Co-hosted by Darryl "DC" Chambers, Priyanka Banks and Dasan FrazierDJ- Dusei Da Great Historically Black Since is the premier media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations.Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksincehttps://www.instagram.com/historicall...Visit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com

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Episode 2- Howard University alum, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity member, and dentist Doctor Q, joins Episode 2 of The Yard Linkup Podcast. He speaks on his HBCU experience, starting his own dental practice, and imposter syndromeFollow Doctor Q on social media - https://www.instagram.com/doctor.q_?i...The Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.Historically Black Since is the premier media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations.Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksinceVisit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com

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In Episode 1 of The Yard Linkup Podcast, Bethune-Cookman University alum and former NFL player Stevie Baggs Jr. opens up about pre/ post graduate depression and mental health.Follow Stevie on all platforms @steviebaggsjr The Yard Linkup is your weekly go-to podcast for all things HBCU life and the journey after college. Hosted by HBCU alum, each episode dives into the heart of the HBCU experience, sharing stories, insights, and advice that resonate with the HBCU community and beyond.

Historically Black Since is the premier media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations.Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksinceVisit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com

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On this episode for The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with Kentucky State University alum Shelby Patrice Jenkins about her HBCU experience, the life of an HBCU dancer , and now being the founder of Budget University. Miami Native and HBCU Kentucky State University Graduate Shelby Patrice has the moved to Dallas Texas and made a name for herself. She won the prestige title Miss Texas United States 2016 were she kept the platform adoption and foster care. She then had the opportunity to make headlines as the, Ambassador for Adoption is beautiful were she worked with Warner Brothers as the spokesperson for their movie Storks, headliner for Wendy’s, Ancestry DNA, magazine cover for Adoption Today, and American Airlines. Her endless community services has awarded her Two proclamations as Shelby Patrice Day in Miami, Fl and Grand Prairie, Tx. Shelby has demonstrated leadership and community service. She has spent many hours organizing existing programs and developing a new profound business Budget University. Her business Budget University is a mastermind piece that has a website towards generational wealth and financial literacy. Her talk show “Mind My Money Monday’s”, has featured celebrity guest to give positive knowledge on financial literacy. Historically Black Since is a media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations. Visit us online at www.hbcusince.com Follow us on all social media platforms @historicallyblacksince


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On this episode of The Culture Effect podcast, we speak with Hampton University graduate Weston Hill, who is the owner of The Tax Bizz.

To learn more about Weston, visit him online at https://thetaxbizz.com/ Follow him on all social media platforms @thetaxbizz

Historically Black Since is a media platform dedicated to the culture of HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organizations. Visit us online at https://www.hbcusince.com/


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On this episode of The Culture Effect podcast, we speak with former NFL player and Norfolk State University graduate Lynden Antonio Trail.

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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with FAMU graduates about their HBCU experience being at Florida A&M University

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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with Omega Psi Phi member Keith L. Brown aka “Mr. I’m Possible.” About Keith: Named a “World Class Speaker,” one of the top speakers and consultants in Education by “Insight Publishing,” and International Speakers Network, as well as a, “Social Impact Hero,” by, “Thrive Global,” Keith empowers hundreds of thousands of people annually, many of whom are in Colleges, School systems, Supplemental education agencies, Family advocacy agencies, Foundations, Government agencies, Faith Based Institutions, Corporate America and the “I’M POSSIBLE Institute,” where he coaches and trains Speakers, Authors, Entrepreneurs and all those seeking to expand their Impact and Influence Nationally and Globally.

-He has served as a “Client Referral Consultant,” on A&E’s hit television series,” Beyond Scared Straight,” and is a frequent guest on I-Heart and Sirius XM Radio, often serving as an expert on Youth and Family Enhancement, Educational and Social Justice and Improving the Quality of Life for all Human beings, especially the underserved. His community service and philanthropic work includes but is not limited to the following: The Sickle Cell Foundation, National Lighthouse Foundation, Omega Mentoring Program and the South Fulton Arrow Youth Council. He and his lovely wife Wakea, an Elementary School Principal and Child and Family Advocate, are the proud parents of one sensational son, Keon.

Visit him online at http://keithlbrown.com/about-keith/

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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with Florida Memorial University HBCU graduate Kamaya Chapman on her HBCU experience, and entrepreneur life. Follow Kamaya on Social Media @kamayadaplug


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On this episode of The Culture Effect podcast, we speak with Albany State University graduate, Dr. Diana Watley. She is an author, speaker and entrepreneur and founder of Mogul Mom.Me, which she started in 2020 shortly after becoming a first time mom herself in 2019. In her role as the President and Founder, Diana provides strategic vision to the organization. With nearly 16 years of experience as a Family Advocate, Empowerment Speaker and Coach, Diana isn’t new to helping Mom.Me’s, children and communities. After empowering and advocating for thousands to date, Diana’s primary goal for THE MOGUL MOM.ME, is to help Mom.Me’s to have the confidence to go after everything thing she deserves and in turn that Mom.Me will raise children with the same amount of confidence.

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On this episode of The Culture Effect podcast, we speak with Spelman College graduate Claudia Walker about how she is using writing and illustrations to educate children on the ABCs of HBCUs, and how she juggles motherhood with entrepreneurship.

To learn more about Claudia, visit her online at hbcuprepschool.com


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On this episode of the The Culture Effect podcast, we speak with Howard University graduate Brandi Bodega and learn about her journey as a food blogger and the impact that her HBCU experience has had on her . Follow Brandi on social @brandiwhatsgood and visit her online at noordinarygrub.com


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On this episode, we speak with Tambra Cherie, who is the star of the new OWN TV show “Belle Collective.” We discuss her HBCU experience at Jackson State University, being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, how she got into radio, and more


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On this episode, we speak with former Miss ASU and Alabama State University alum Priyanka Banks, on how she went from college to realty TV screens and then starting her own bling shoe and accessories line


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On this episode, we speak with FAMU graduate and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brother, Dan Ware on how he is building a tech company with his fellow HBCU alum and fraternity brothers


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On this episode, we speak with Tuskegee University graduate Carlton Curry II, who is a real estate investor and entrepreneur


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On this episode we speak with Denver Terrance, who is a family of Denver Smith, one of the victims of Southern University Massacre to find out what really took place that day in 1972 on the HBCU campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge.


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AL Lewis is a Virginia State University graduate who became the owner of multiple Subway location at an early ago. Listen to her journey and how she did it.


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On this episode, we speak with Xavier University of Louisiana graduate, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. member and plastic surgeon Dr. Nicholas Jones about his HBCU experience, and how he became a plastic surgeon with his own practice.


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Lane College Alum and Patti Pie Creator Kinna Thomas, speaks on her HBCU college experience, working with Patti Labelle to create the Patti Pies for Walmart, her weight loss journey and more


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On this episode we speak with Dr. Melva Williams on the new course called the Business of Trap Music that she will teaching along with T.I. at HBCU Clark Atlanta University Starting Fall 2020


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HBCU graduate Cherise Laron talks to us about how she found her passion through writing, after finally leaving her toxic marriage.


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On this special edition podcast episode, we speak with Shedly Parnther, who has dedicated the last few years of her life to helping students obtain scholarships for school.

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On this episode, we talk to former school principal Ardre Orie, and learn about her journey as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and how she is building the Fasting Growing Black Owned Publishing Company in the country.


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This Tennessee State University Alum created the 1st African American woman owned trade school in the country. On this episode on The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with Teacher turned Entrepreneur and Author, Koereyelle to learn about her journey from the classroom to the boardroom.


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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with Myah Lipscomb, the creator of the show #WeirdMYAH, which is a comedy series, which brings depicts the life of an HBCU student.


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Caitlyn Davis is an influencer and entrepreneur, who started her custom apparel line “Cait The Great,” while being a student the FAMU. We spoke to the young entrepreneur at our brunch in Atlanta, Ga about her journey since recently graduating from college last year, her HBCU experience, and future plans.


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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast with Historically Black Since, we speak with The Singletons, the couple who recently went viral on social media from a video of husband Ray Singleton singing to his wife throughout her journey and battle with cancer. We had a great conversation about how the two met, married, and their new journey together


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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast with Historically Black Since, we speak with Keon Davis, who is the owner and operator of the smoothies company Smooth N Groove. He tells us journey from campus to becoming an entrepreneur making millions, to how he lost it all and gained it back


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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with former Morris a Brown College SGA President, Desmond Scott, and how his leadership journey on campus prepared him for entering the world after graduation


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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with Savannah State University graduate and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority member Zadous Pollard. We talk about her HBCU experience, how she got into medical sales, and now having her own consulting firm showing others how she did it.


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On this episode of The Culture Effect Podcast, we speak with the Morehouse College SGA President and Vice President Trey Bowers, and Alex Cherry. They give us the ins and outs of what it is like being a student leader on campus, various platforms they have implemented, balancing it all, and more.


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On this episode of The Culture Effect with Historically Black Since, we speak with Voorhees College graduate, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member Jamal Josef on his career as a creative director, dancer, and choreographer. Jamal has worked with a wide range of celebrities, including one of his biggest accomplishments in helping with additional choreography for Beyonce and her infamous, HBCU themed Coachella performance.


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On this episode of The Culture Effect by Historically Black Since, we speak with Tuskegee University alum, a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity member, and entrepreneur, Greg Tillery on how he transitioned from working in corporate America, to becoming a New Orleans food truck and restaurant household name. He is also the only black business on Canal Street in New Orleans. Listen to how his HBCU and Fraternity experience has helped push him to be the man he is today


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The Culture Effect Podcast presented by Historically Black Since is a show where we discuss the effect that HBCUs and Black Greek Lettered Organization’s have on it’s students, alumni and members. On this episode, we have a discussion with the current and first Mr. Clark Atlanta University, Mr. Junior, and Tuskegee University Alum, Kirk Edmond. We discuss topics such as mental health, leadership and more


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