Scratching & Thriving Podcast: Recent Episodes

Scratching & Thriving

Scratching & Thriving Podcast aims to empower its listeners to thrive both personally and professionally while navigating the world as we know it. From professional development to current events and faux-pas to everyday issues, co-hosts Dr. Adriene Hobdy and Brandon Bougard cover a wide range of topics that are informative, entertaining and empowering.

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Dr A and Brandon chat with author, evangelist and songstress Evelyn Braxton


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Dr A and Brandon interview Memphis based recording artist at the newest member of The Barkays, Devin Crutcher


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Dr A and Brandon interview Baltimore based Hip Hop author Big Rell


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Dr A and Brandon chat with Senhit as she tours the US. They discuss Wuro Vision, her hit Adrenalina and what’s to come in the future.


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Douglas M. Haynes is the inaugural UCI Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity. Haynes leads a comprehensive effort to establish UCI as a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence.


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Jealousy in the workplace

Dr A and Brandon discuss professional jealousy, how to identify it and how to handle it Producer: Adriene Hobdy Producer: Brandon Bougard Editor: Gabriel Birkby


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Dr A and Brandon chat with former Def Jam R&B group Mokenstef. They discuss their career, good times, challenges and what we can expect in the future.


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Dr A and Brandon interview Nikkialiah Sheffield to discuss her hit song “Earth is Ghetto”. They discuss her inspiration for the song and life during the pandemic


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Dr A and Brandon chat with the legendary James Alexander about life, music and inspiration


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Dr A and Brandon have a discussion with activist Hydeia Broadbent. We discuss life and activism


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Dr A and Brandon interview Attorney Symone Redwine and discuss life, relationships and the “Ready to Love” reality series.


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Dr A and Brandon discuss New Years Resolutions for 2021. They discuss how to make 2021 resolutions successful and how to effectively prepare for the New Year.


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Dr A and Brandon chat with R&B artist JC. They discuss the music industry, life and success.


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Dr A and Brandon discuss Thanksgiving traditions and reflect on personal Thanksgiving memories


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Dr A and Brandon have a discussion with Entertainer Jessica Ray regarding her career, accomplishments and future endeavors.


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Dr A and Brandon interview R&B recording artist Brandon Lewis


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Dr A and Brandon interview R&B artist Porcelan courtesy of MIME record label


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Dr A and Brandon invite guest host Dr C Nicole, entrepreneur to discuss how to live in your purpose.


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Dr A and Brandon discuss Morning Routines and how they help with success


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Dr A and Brandon discuss the first debate between President Trump and Vice President Biden


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Dr A and Brandon discuss toxic work environments, how to identify and how to deal with them


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Dr A and Brandon discuss how to identify and deal with toxic relationships


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In episode 2 of the “Let’s Be Clear” series, Dr A and Brandon discuss passive aggressiveness and how to handle it personally and professionally.


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Dr A and Brandon discuss eliminating student loan debt with advice from guest host Queenstar Akrong


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Episode 1 of the mini podcast series “Let’s be clear...” Dr A and Brandon give humorous advice for the virtual meeting setting.


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Dr A and Brandon use listeners feedback to discuss how Covid has affected friendships


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Dr A and Brandon chat about the importance of self care and what self care really looks like.


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Dr A and Brandon invite Ashley, an educational administrator and long time friend, on as a guest host to discuss children going to class during the pandemic. Is it safe????


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Adriene and Brandon discuss how Covid has changed society and what has happened to what we used to consider as “social norms”.


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Adriene and Brandon continue the discussion regarding success with a focus on the planning cycle


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Adriene (Dr A) and Brandon discuss the definition of success and what it looks like to thrive


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