Allies Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/alliespodcast Allies is a podcast that brings together people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and experience to share their stories of success, of failure and of forging their paths in life. We dive head first into tough issues like race, privilege and justice to find the similarities and differences among us that make life interesting and challenging. It’s awkward, honest and real, the kind of conversations we need now more than ever. © 2025 Dynamic Art and Motion Media Group, LLC 6a906f8d-430a-50ef-9055-c5e321b160ef no About Allies en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:35:40 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:19:25 -0500 http://alliespodcast.com https://img.transistor.fm/GPyRnFYudLYXL6_AIFyoHSIcT7T63gs8CT3dNKPbpYA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExMjg5LzE1OTYx/MTcxNTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Allies http://alliespodcast.com episodic Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Allies is a podcast that brings together people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and experience to share their stories of success, of failure and of forging their paths in life. We dive head first into tough issues like race, privilege and justice to find the similarities and differences among us that make life interesting and challenging. It’s awkward, honest and real, the kind of conversations we need now more than ever. Allies is a podcast that brings together people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and experience to share their stories of success, of failure and of forging their paths in life. black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism Dynamic Art and Motion Media Group, LLC No No The Summer of Fun Hiatus Episode 29 29 The Summer of Fun Hiatus Episode full 636d86aa-b314-4297-8750-e0dec154fc44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e5ba06e Hope you enjoyed listening to our first season of episodes as much as we enjoyed creating them. Have a great summer and please check back in the fall for a new season of Allies! 

For more excellent podcast listening:

A Guest in the House - hosted by rapper and journalist David Shanks (aka Traum Diggs) and professor and author Mickey Hess, A Guest int he House celebrates the best of what hip-hop has to offer and the lessons it can teach us about the ways we relate to each other across cultural, racial and social divides.

Altruism Unplugged - a podcast that raises awareness and promotes growth for charities, non profits, and business leaders that have found independent success and used their platform to give back. Hosted by Jerry Walsh.

The Story Forge - Host Lyle Smith started The Story Forge to explore, collect, and share the stories of people who make things. Those unique and special individuals who create things that matter to them and other people.

Writers Latitude - a podcast about writers, their work, and the things they care about. Hosted by novelist Joe Samuel Starnes. (This limited run, now archived podcast features some excellent interviews and discussion with contemporary American writers and others in the literary field.)

Those Hard Conversations -  dedicated to discussing solutions to the issues facing our most vulnerable & marginalized communities. (Coming soon!)

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]]> Hope you enjoyed listening to our first season of episodes as much as we enjoyed creating them. Have a great summer and please check back in the fall for a new season of Allies! 

For more excellent podcast listening:

A Guest in the House - hosted by rapper and journalist David Shanks (aka Traum Diggs) and professor and author Mickey Hess, A Guest int he House celebrates the best of what hip-hop has to offer and the lessons it can teach us about the ways we relate to each other across cultural, racial and social divides.

Altruism Unplugged - a podcast that raises awareness and promotes growth for charities, non profits, and business leaders that have found independent success and used their platform to give back. Hosted by Jerry Walsh.

The Story Forge - Host Lyle Smith started The Story Forge to explore, collect, and share the stories of people who make things. Those unique and special individuals who create things that matter to them and other people.

Writers Latitude - a podcast about writers, their work, and the things they care about. Hosted by novelist Joe Samuel Starnes. (This limited run, now archived podcast features some excellent interviews and discussion with contemporary American writers and others in the literary field.)

Those Hard Conversations -  dedicated to discussing solutions to the issues facing our most vulnerable & marginalized communities. (Coming soon!)

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]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 1587 September 1, 2021 To our loyal listeners: It is with sad but fulfilled hearts that we tell you that after an amazing and inspiring one-year run, we are ending the Allies podcast. Shortly after recording this episode, we both found unique and exciting new business ventures and relationships, opportunities for us to pursue new socially-focused projects.  We are grateful to our wonderful guests for sharing their unique and compelling life stories with us.  We hope that through the Allies podcast, some of you have been inspired, challenged or prodded to look at the world a little differently. Who knows? Maybe you reached out to another person seeking a larger purpose, or took the time to dive into that gray area between black and white.   But more than anything, we hope you enjoyed these talks. They weren’t formal or fancy. They were, as we intended, kitchen table talks. But to us, some of the best talks in life happen at kitchen tables, on patios or decks, in plastic chairs with a cup of coffee, a beer or a glass of wine. With family. With friends. With Allies. Thanks for listening. Carmen and Anthony __________ Bored? Wondering what to listen to as you while away the hours at the beach or at the cabin? Then join Carmen and Anthony for the Allies Podcast Summer of Fun Hiatus episode (or Sumfuntus as we never call it). We take a good look back, a quick glance forward and two rapid side to side exchanges on the 28 podcasts we did over the course of these 365 days. Fascinating? Funny? Frightening? Familiar? Yes all of that and several other F words. If you only listen to one podcast this year then this podcast should not be it. But if you listen to two or three or five, then still, probably not worth it. But if you’re at six or higher, it’s a gem. Not a diamond. More like an opal. Enjoy your summer. We’ll see you in the fall. September 1, 2021 To our loyal listeners: It is with sad but fulfilled hearts that we tell you that after an amazing and inspiring one-year run, we are ending the Allies podcast. Shortly after recording this episode, we both found unique and exciting n black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Steven Quigley 28 28 Steven Quigley full 7c95e322-5192-4da5-9f6d-93af62bd0289 https://share.transistor.fm/s/932ad44f Steven Quigley, by age eight, was already an entrepreneur with his first business. He has traveled the world extensively, living in many countries, meeting people and collecting experiences that would later form his future. Before first having spent many years in South Asia, he eventually settled into a sales position on Wall Street. It was not long before he was back to business, eventually creating his own consumer finance firm, before his meeting with the express train – that changed everything. After a long journey inward, including recovery and healing from quadriplegia, he has re-emerged a new man, and is currently learning to walk again. He was enrolled as a graduate student at University of Pennsylvania until he withdrew to write his first book, Unbreakable Mind.  As a result of that life changing journey, though some would say a natural fit, he is now an author, international speaker and wellness coach.

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]]> Steven Quigley, by age eight, was already an entrepreneur with his first business. He has traveled the world extensively, living in many countries, meeting people and collecting experiences that would later form his future. Before first having spent many years in South Asia, he eventually settled into a sales position on Wall Street. It was not long before he was back to business, eventually creating his own consumer finance firm, before his meeting with the express train – that changed everything. After a long journey inward, including recovery and healing from quadriplegia, he has re-emerged a new man, and is currently learning to walk again. He was enrolled as a graduate student at University of Pennsylvania until he withdrew to write his first book, Unbreakable Mind.  As a result of that life changing journey, though some would say a natural fit, he is now an author, international speaker and wellness coach.

Steven Quigley - Additional Resources:

Book:
Unbreakable Mind: Channeling your Survival Instincts after Catastrophic Injury



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]]> Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:28:41 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3692 Author, entrepreneur, traveller Steven Quigley knows a thing or two about loving life to its fullest extent. Not the kind of guy to take no for an answer, Quigley took a devastating accident that left him in a wheelchair and through tenacity, intelligence and courage turned it into inspiration. His story is less about the accident and more about the choice to never let a setback limit your life. A great conversation with an idea man who makes about as many fast segues as I’ve ever experienced as an interviewer. A good time. Author, entrepreneur, traveller Steven Quigley knows a thing or two about loving life to its fullest extent. Not the kind of guy to take no for an answer, Quigley took a devastating accident that left him in a wheelchair and through tenacity, intelligenc culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, minority, human rights, antiracism, entrepreneur, artist, author, Steven Quigley, wheelchair, paralyzed, disabled, disability, travel, success, inspiration, spiritual, spirituality, Unbreakable Mind, overcome No Selwyn Jones - Uncle of George Floyd 27 27 Selwyn Jones - Uncle of George Floyd full 6bc8aaa0-fd69-45d6-9f37-6a4b42689285 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fed59000 SELWYN JONES BIO 

Born in 1966 to sharecroppers in the Jim Crow South, Selwyn Miles Jones was the youngest of seventeen children. In the small town of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Selwyn, and his siblings toiled alongside their parents in the tobacco fields and endured the most desolate and harsh conditions imaginable. The poverty, disrespect, hatred and disenfranchisement Selwyn and his family experienced was unimaginable to most, yet commonplace for many Black farming families.

Selwyn realized early on that sharecropping was yet another version of enslavement. His mother made sure to show her children that there was a better life out there for them and encouraged Selwyn to dream big. Selwyn was determined to leave through any means necessary. His athletic prowess provided him with his ticket out. Through a short but intense arena football career he was able to find financial solvency and fulfilled a childhood desire to purchase a home for his mother. 

Though life continued to be filled with challenges (Selwyn lost three close family members tragically, including both his parents) he went on to become a successful salesman, hotel owner and father with his dynamic wife Jodie. 

Then on May 25, 2020 Selwyn’s life was forever changed. While watching the news, along with the rest of the world, he witnessed the unmerciful murder of his 46-year-old nephew, George Floyd. “It was the most horrific thing that I ever witnessed in my life.” 

As George Floyd’s murder ignited the largest civil rights protest in US history, Selwyn Jones became an activist. Every day Selwyn commits to ending police brutality and systemic racism and bringing justice to his nephew’s senseless and cruel murder. Known affectionately as Uncle Selwyn Jones he promised “I will not let his death be in vain. I do not want my sons or anyone else to go through what my nephew endured for that 8 minutes 46 seconds. I want to be a beacon of light for those who face racism or adversity in this life.” 

He continues his personal growth by positively enhancing the lives of others in his work as a community & civil rights leader.

Contact:
justice4george846@gmail.com

Additional Resources:
Visible Men: Black Fathers Talk About Losing Sons to Police Brutality | GQ

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Born in 1966 to sharecroppers in the Jim Crow South, Selwyn Miles Jones was the youngest of seventeen children. In the small town of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Selwyn, and his siblings toiled alongside their parents in the tobacco fields and endured the most desolate and harsh conditions imaginable. The poverty, disrespect, hatred and disenfranchisement Selwyn and his family experienced was unimaginable to most, yet commonplace for many Black farming families.

Selwyn realized early on that sharecropping was yet another version of enslavement. His mother made sure to show her children that there was a better life out there for them and encouraged Selwyn to dream big. Selwyn was determined to leave through any means necessary. His athletic prowess provided him with his ticket out. Through a short but intense arena football career he was able to find financial solvency and fulfilled a childhood desire to purchase a home for his mother. 

Though life continued to be filled with challenges (Selwyn lost three close family members tragically, including both his parents) he went on to become a successful salesman, hotel owner and father with his dynamic wife Jodie. 

Then on May 25, 2020 Selwyn’s life was forever changed. While watching the news, along with the rest of the world, he witnessed the unmerciful murder of his 46-year-old nephew, George Floyd. “It was the most horrific thing that I ever witnessed in my life.” 

As George Floyd’s murder ignited the largest civil rights protest in US history, Selwyn Jones became an activist. Every day Selwyn commits to ending police brutality and systemic racism and bringing justice to his nephew’s senseless and cruel murder. Known affectionately as Uncle Selwyn Jones he promised “I will not let his death be in vain. I do not want my sons or anyone else to go through what my nephew endured for that 8 minutes 46 seconds. I want to be a beacon of light for those who face racism or adversity in this life.” 

He continues his personal growth by positively enhancing the lives of others in his work as a community & civil rights leader.

Contact:
justice4george846@gmail.com

Additional Resources:
Visible Men: Black Fathers Talk About Losing Sons to Police Brutality | GQ

Social:
Facebook
Instagram


Media inquiries:
julia@coolbrandmedia.com

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]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 05:01:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 4194 When Selwyn Jones found himself thrust into the public spotlight following the murder of his nephew George Floyd, he had a choice to make. Weather the storm and go back to his old life, or take up the fight for equality and justice in the name of his nephew. He chose the latter. As an athlete, entrepreneur and father, Selwyn understands the value of hard work and perseverance. In his new role as advocate and ally, he says his job is to converse, communicate and educate wherever and however he can. We hope you will join us to learn more about this determined and interesting man, the life of his nephew and what comes next following the murder conviction. When Selwyn Jones found himself thrust into the public spotlight following the murder of his nephew George Floyd, he had a choice to make. Weather the storm and go back to his old life, or take up the fight for equality and justice in the name of his neph black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, George Floyd, Selwyn Jones, Derek Chauvin, racism, police Yes Vishal Shah 26 26 Vishal Shah full 09b5f1d9-fb63-45e9-bdcd-dea53506a0d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/316904c2 Vishal is putting his 20+ years of corporate business experience from the USA, and entrepreneurial experience from launching a business in Kenya, to now help some of the poorest communities in northern Kenya improve their livelihoods through socially and environmentally conscious business.

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]]> Thu, 06 May 2021 05:30:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3615 What motivates a man to go from Kenya to the Keystone state and back again? Vishal Shah did that and so much more. From his childhood spent in Nairobi, Kenya to his undergraduate and graduate degrees at University of Pennsylvania including an MBA from the Wharton School, Shah understands that the real value of business is not what you make, but what you give back. Listen in as he takes us to the plains of Africa where commerce and conservation meet. It’s a compelling story about the challenges and rewards of using knowledge to protect and serve indigenous cultures. What motivates a man to go from Kenya to the Keystone state and back again? Vishal Shah did that and so much more. From his childhood spent in Nairobi, Kenya to his undergraduate and graduate degrees at University of Pennsylvania including an MBA from th black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, Kenya, Africa, Nairobi, elephants, wildlife, rangelands, nature, preserve, preservation, culture, tribe, tribal No Lili Bernard 25 25 Lili Bernard full 7c138c6d-ad2f-47dc-a67e-6434244ba658 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44849ce0 LILI BERNARD is a Cuban-born, Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary artist of mixed African, Caribbean, European and Chinese descent. Her work examines issues of sexism, racism and trauma.  A mother of six whom she birthed in a ten-year span, Lili is an award-winning exhibiting fine artist, actor, published writer, independent curator, educator, community organizer, public speaker and founder of BAILA: Black Artists in Los Angeles. Raised predominantly in Princeton, Jct., New Jersey, and a  graduate of The American School in Japan where she spent 11th and 12th grade, Lili attended Cornell University and The City University of New York, earning a B.A. in German. She received her MFA in Visual Arts/Public Practice from Otis College of Art and Design.

In the fine arts, Lili’s numerous credits include a 2017 solo exhibition at Museum of African Diaspora and favorable reviews in a multitude of mainstream art periodicals, including ARTnews Magazine. As an actor who has performed extensively in NYC Off-Broadway theatre, on television Lili starred in the BBC film Murder in Oakland, co-starred in Stephen King’s Golden Years, and guest-starred on Seinfeld and The Cosby Show.

A Cosby survivor-turned public-figure antirape activist, Lili influenced the abolishment of the statute of limitations on rape prosecution in California with her #EndRapeSOL peers, as well as the gubernatorial signing of three #MeToo bills on employment sexual harassment and assault. Currently, she serves as co-chair of #ERAnow.

"My work exposes the post-colonial paradigm of suffering and resilience, through a collision of cruelty against compassion. The generational struggle of my Afro-Cuban immigrant family and Caribbean ancestors and my personal experiences as survivor of rape and domestic violence inform my exploration of the impact of trauma and the unconquerable nature of the human spirit." -- LILI BERNARD

Additional Media Resources:

"Lili Bernard: Fighting Trauma With Art" (KCET.org) :
https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/lili-bernard-fighting-trauma-with-art

Lili Bernard - Solo Museum Art Exhibition - MoAD 2017:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLeiFy6PJHM&t=1s

"L.A. Habitat: Lili Bernard" (ARTnews Magazine):
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/l-a-habitat-lili-bernard-6617/

Ain't Funny by Lili Bernard 2014:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjs9Kk37O3g&t=729s

"California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs 2 #MeToo Bills Against Sexual Harrassment" (The Wrap):
https://www.thewrap.com/california-gov-newsom-signs-2-metoo-bills-against-sexual-harrassment/

Lili Bernard interview on GDLA (Fox 11 Los Angeles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-x0oINdaJI

"Op-Ed: I’m one of Bill Cosby’s accusers. His defense strategy is reprehensible."  (LA Times):
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-bernard-bill-cosby-racism-20170607-story.html

Lili Bernard on Michaela Pereira Show/HLN Comments on Camille Cosby's Post-Verdict Statement (HLN):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO0pnueTnd4

Bill Cosby Rape Survivor Says Black Women Face Disproportionate Pressure Not to Speak Out on Assault (Democracy Now!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8I63nLclA

Cosby Accuser: “I’ve been waiting for this moment for 26 years” (MSNBC):
https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/cosby-accuser-i-ve-been-waiting-for-this-moment-for-26-years-1220872259860

Lili Bernard & Caroline Heldman talk Cosby, Dr Ford and more (Fox 11 Los Angeles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ddgglD3lM

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]]> LILI BERNARD is a Cuban-born, Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary artist of mixed African, Caribbean, European and Chinese descent. Her work examines issues of sexism, racism and trauma.  A mother of six whom she birthed in a ten-year span, Lili is an award-winning exhibiting fine artist, actor, published writer, independent curator, educator, community organizer, public speaker and founder of BAILA: Black Artists in Los Angeles. Raised predominantly in Princeton, Jct., New Jersey, and a  graduate of The American School in Japan where she spent 11th and 12th grade, Lili attended Cornell University and The City University of New York, earning a B.A. in German. She received her MFA in Visual Arts/Public Practice from Otis College of Art and Design.

In the fine arts, Lili’s numerous credits include a 2017 solo exhibition at Museum of African Diaspora and favorable reviews in a multitude of mainstream art periodicals, including ARTnews Magazine. As an actor who has performed extensively in NYC Off-Broadway theatre, on television Lili starred in the BBC film Murder in Oakland, co-starred in Stephen King’s Golden Years, and guest-starred on Seinfeld and The Cosby Show.

A Cosby survivor-turned public-figure antirape activist, Lili influenced the abolishment of the statute of limitations on rape prosecution in California with her #EndRapeSOL peers, as well as the gubernatorial signing of three #MeToo bills on employment sexual harassment and assault. Currently, she serves as co-chair of #ERAnow.

"My work exposes the post-colonial paradigm of suffering and resilience, through a collision of cruelty against compassion. The generational struggle of my Afro-Cuban immigrant family and Caribbean ancestors and my personal experiences as survivor of rape and domestic violence inform my exploration of the impact of trauma and the unconquerable nature of the human spirit." -- LILI BERNARD

Additional Media Resources:

"Lili Bernard: Fighting Trauma With Art" (KCET.org) :
https://www.kcet.org/shows/artbound/lili-bernard-fighting-trauma-with-art

Lili Bernard - Solo Museum Art Exhibition - MoAD 2017:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLeiFy6PJHM&t=1s

"L.A. Habitat: Lili Bernard" (ARTnews Magazine):
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/l-a-habitat-lili-bernard-6617/

Ain't Funny by Lili Bernard 2014:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjs9Kk37O3g&t=729s

"California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs 2 #MeToo Bills Against Sexual Harrassment" (The Wrap):
https://www.thewrap.com/california-gov-newsom-signs-2-metoo-bills-against-sexual-harrassment/

Lili Bernard interview on GDLA (Fox 11 Los Angeles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-x0oINdaJI

"Op-Ed: I’m one of Bill Cosby’s accusers. His defense strategy is reprehensible."  (LA Times):
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-bernard-bill-cosby-racism-20170607-story.html

Lili Bernard on Michaela Pereira Show/HLN Comments on Camille Cosby's Post-Verdict Statement (HLN):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO0pnueTnd4

Bill Cosby Rape Survivor Says Black Women Face Disproportionate Pressure Not to Speak Out on Assault (Democracy Now!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8I63nLclA

Cosby Accuser: “I’ve been waiting for this moment for 26 years” (MSNBC):
https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/cosby-accuser-i-ve-been-waiting-for-this-moment-for-26-years-1220872259860

Lili Bernard & Caroline Heldman talk Cosby, Dr Ford and more (Fox 11 Los Angeles):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ddgglD3lM

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]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:30:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3623 Few artists reveal themselves or the tensions of the world in as visceral and compelling ways as Lili Bernard. The actor, artist and advocate draws on her family history, historical constructs and current events to deliver challenges to power, hold abusers accountable, and shine a bright and optimistic light on the resilience of survivors of every shape and form. In this far-ranging conversation, we touch on the power of art to heal, her own experiences as a Cosby survivor, why advocacy matters now more than ever, as well as the rewards and challenges of stepping forward. Few artists reveal themselves or the tensions of the world in as visceral and compelling ways as Lili Bernard. The actor, artist and advocate draws on her family history, historical constructs and current events to deliver challenges to power, hold abuser black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, lili bernard, rape, rape survivor, era, cosby, me too, artist, endrapesol Yes John Valverde 24 24 John Valverde full c03f0a2f-28b7-4227-a43b-1b5f8dd0d509 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da3c5309 John Valverde is the President and CEO of YouthBuild USA. He joined YouthBuild in 2017 after decades of work as an advocate for creating access to opportunity and removing barriers for formerly incarcerated and low-income people.

John began working with imprisoned individuals in 1992 to ensure access to HIV/AIDS counseling, high school equivalency instruction, alternatives to violence programs, and college education. In 1995, responding to the gap created by the elimination of TAP and Pell funding for people in prison, he led an initiative to develop and deliver a college-level certificate program, the Certificate in Ministry and Human Services. Today called Rising Hope, this program continues in several New York State prisons. In 1998, he co-founded Hudson Link for Higher Education, the first privately funded accredited college program in New York’s prisons. More than 450 students in prison have graduated from Hudson Link, which has grown to serve five prisons with six college partners.

In 2009, John worked with a team at the Osborne Association to create New York City’s first green jobs training program exclusively for people with criminal records. As Osborne’s Executive Vice President, John launched, managed, and led programs including children, youth, and family services; substance abuse treatment; workforce development; community benefit projects; financial literacy; health and wellness services; housing; alternatives to incarceration; mentoring and leadership development; and social enterprises. John has led teams that offer multiple evidence-based interventions, with a trauma-informed approach, to distinct populations that range from very young children to the elderly.

As a steady and persistent advocate for creating access, John has worked with city, state, and federal agencies to develop and operate proven job readiness and placement programs. He forged Osborne's first relationships with labor unions and has served on the Board of Pathways to Apprenticeship that supports individuals from traditionally underserved communities gain access to apprenticeship programs.

John often serves as a keynote speaker at important and related events to share his personal story of transformation and second chances. As a young man who was incarcerated at 21, John’s work to accept responsibility for his actions and commit to making amends started him on a journey of redemption that allowed him to imagine and build a new future. Though he was incarcerated for almost 16 years, John is now recognized as a proven leader and example for people affected by the criminal justice system. John’s personal and professional life embodies the work of YouthBuild and is a powerful representation of its mission. He is the proud recipient of the 2018 Brian S. Fischer Achievement Award from Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. This award is presented annually to a formerly incarcerated leader who has made an impact by advocating for positive change in the world.

John is a graduate of Aspen Institute’s Sector Skills Academy and a 2018 Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow. John received his Master of Professional Studies in Urban Ministry from the New York Theological Seminary and holds a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Mercy College.

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]]> John Valverde is the President and CEO of YouthBuild USA. He joined YouthBuild in 2017 after decades of work as an advocate for creating access to opportunity and removing barriers for formerly incarcerated and low-income people.

John began working with imprisoned individuals in 1992 to ensure access to HIV/AIDS counseling, high school equivalency instruction, alternatives to violence programs, and college education. In 1995, responding to the gap created by the elimination of TAP and Pell funding for people in prison, he led an initiative to develop and deliver a college-level certificate program, the Certificate in Ministry and Human Services. Today called Rising Hope, this program continues in several New York State prisons. In 1998, he co-founded Hudson Link for Higher Education, the first privately funded accredited college program in New York’s prisons. More than 450 students in prison have graduated from Hudson Link, which has grown to serve five prisons with six college partners.

In 2009, John worked with a team at the Osborne Association to create New York City’s first green jobs training program exclusively for people with criminal records. As Osborne’s Executive Vice President, John launched, managed, and led programs including children, youth, and family services; substance abuse treatment; workforce development; community benefit projects; financial literacy; health and wellness services; housing; alternatives to incarceration; mentoring and leadership development; and social enterprises. John has led teams that offer multiple evidence-based interventions, with a trauma-informed approach, to distinct populations that range from very young children to the elderly.

As a steady and persistent advocate for creating access, John has worked with city, state, and federal agencies to develop and operate proven job readiness and placement programs. He forged Osborne's first relationships with labor unions and has served on the Board of Pathways to Apprenticeship that supports individuals from traditionally underserved communities gain access to apprenticeship programs.

John often serves as a keynote speaker at important and related events to share his personal story of transformation and second chances. As a young man who was incarcerated at 21, John’s work to accept responsibility for his actions and commit to making amends started him on a journey of redemption that allowed him to imagine and build a new future. Though he was incarcerated for almost 16 years, John is now recognized as a proven leader and example for people affected by the criminal justice system. John’s personal and professional life embodies the work of YouthBuild and is a powerful representation of its mission. He is the proud recipient of the 2018 Brian S. Fischer Achievement Award from Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. This award is presented annually to a formerly incarcerated leader who has made an impact by advocating for positive change in the world.

John is a graduate of Aspen Institute’s Sector Skills Academy and a 2018 Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow. John received his Master of Professional Studies in Urban Ministry from the New York Theological Seminary and holds a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Mercy College.

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]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:30:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3560 Advocate, ally, reformer and mentor John Valverde has dedicated his life to service. His own incredible life story shows how love and respect help young people embrace positive opportunities that can change their entire trajectory. Join us for a complex and thoughtful conversation on the dignity of work, the resilience and intelligence of today’s opportunity youth and how the promise of innovative green buildings can do more than jump start a career — it can transform a life. Advocate, ally, reformer and mentor John Valverde has dedicated his life to service. His own incredible life story shows how love and respect help young people embrace positive opportunities that can change their entire trajectory. Join us for a complex a black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, reform, high school, redemption, YouthBuild, youth, build, construction, second chance, ged No Oluchi Nzimako 23 23 Oluchi Nzimako full 5af985f8-0442-424b-a4c7-d4f350bfa55d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1147bcd1 Oluchi Nzimako is a human resources professional with 5+ years of experience in recruitment, payroll and benefits administration, HR compliance, and employee relations support. She has worked for various companies in real estate investment and development and the professional services sector. She has a strong interest in the HR space and is focused on building her skills portfolio in organizational development & design, strategic workforce planning, and talent management. She is also passionate about girl education, women’s health and economic empowerment. 

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and also a naturalized citizen of Toronto, Canada, Oluchi obtained her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Human Resources Management and Leadership & Organizations from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, and her Masters degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. 

An avid reader of fiction and non-fiction literature, a theme parks fanatic and a fitness and wellness enthusiast, Oluchi also loves visiting museums, attending food and music festivals, and watching endless YouTube videos of interesting cars. She is currently based in Philadelphia, USA and works as a Compensation Consultant for a global health services company. 


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Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and also a naturalized citizen of Toronto, Canada, Oluchi obtained her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Human Resources Management and Leadership & Organizations from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, and her Masters degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. 

An avid reader of fiction and non-fiction literature, a theme parks fanatic and a fitness and wellness enthusiast, Oluchi also loves visiting museums, attending food and music festivals, and watching endless YouTube videos of interesting cars. She is currently based in Philadelphia, USA and works as a Compensation Consultant for a global health services company. 


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]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:30:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3495 From the vibrant West African nation of Nigeria to the Canadian university system and on to the corporate world, Oluchi Nzimako understands the power of relationships to change the world. Whether it’s her family’s legacy in helping to build the modern Nigerian business world, the bonds forged at boarding school or the rethinking of the Human Resources discipline, Oluchi’s unique point of view and people-centric approach make for a lively and engaging hour with a woman the Allies team is convinced will accomplish much in her professional journey. From the vibrant West African nation of Nigeria to the Canadian university system and on to the corporate world, Oluchi Nzimako understands the power of relationships to change the world. Whether it’s her family’s legacy in helping to build the modern N black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, Lagos, Nigeria, Canada, human resources, HR, Oluchi Nzimako No David Shanks and Dr. Mickey Hess of A Guest in the House podcast 21 21 David Shanks and Dr. Mickey Hess of A Guest in the House podcast full 9ccf1ca4-1118-4978-9754-bd34284022aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb0464d8 David Shanks, aka Traum Diggs, is an MC/writer/journalist from Brooklyn, NY. He began writing articles in 2005, contributing correspondent features for print and online publications and has participated in conferences and panels at several colleges and universities including Rider University and SUNY- Rockland. He has also contributed chapters in Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide; Expressive Writing: Classroom and Community; and St. James Encyclopedia of Hip-Hop Culture. David is also founder of The People vs. The Anti-People, a website dedicated to promoting unity, love, self-determination and community empowerment. His independent album releases include Jazz Hop, Major Journalism, and Jazz Hop II.   A more complete discography is available at traumdiggs.com .

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Dr. Mickey Hess is Professor of English at Rider University and the author of A Guest in the House of Hip-Hop: How Rap Music Taught a Kid from Kentucky What a White Ally Should Be. With rapper and producer Buddha Monk, Mickey co-authored The Dirty Version: On Stage, in the Studio, and in the Streets with Ol' Dirty Bastard. His other books include Big Wheel at the Cracker Factory; Is Hip-Hop Dead? The Past, Present, and Future of America’s Most Wanted Music; and the edited collections Icons of Hip-Hop and Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide.

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traumdiggs.com 

IG:  @traumdiggs

Twitter:  @traumdiggs 

Dr. Mickey Hess is Professor of English at Rider University and the author of A Guest in the House of Hip-Hop: How Rap Music Taught a Kid from Kentucky What a White Ally Should Be. With rapper and producer Buddha Monk, Mickey co-authored The Dirty Version: On Stage, in the Studio, and in the Streets with Ol' Dirty Bastard. His other books include Big Wheel at the Cracker Factory; Is Hip-Hop Dead? The Past, Present, and Future of America’s Most Wanted Music; and the edited collections Icons of Hip-Hop and Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide.

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]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:30:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3662 Rapper and journalist David Shanks (aka Traum Diggs) and professor/author Mickey Hess have joined forces to celebrate and discuss their love of Hip Hop music and culture in their podcast A Guest in the House. What takes this duo’s conversations to another level is their frank and honest examination of the broader issues of the ownership and appreciation of art, and what they can teach us about the social, cultural and racial complexities of our world. This far-ranging discussion delves into how our upbringing impacts our appreciation of art, how creativity changes throughout our lives and the differences between appropriation and appreciation of hip hop culture. Rapper and journalist David Shanks (aka Traum Diggs) and professor/author Mickey Hess have joined forces to celebrate and discuss their love of Hip Hop music and culture in their podcast A Guest in the House. What takes this duo’s conversations to anothe black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, Mickey Hess, David Shanks, Traum Diggs, A Guest in the House Yes Ted Birkhahn 20 20 Ted Birkhahn full 8d08cb16-b60b-4669-b95a-5b262be8322e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d462e1e Ted Birkhahn is President and Co-founder of Hot Paper Lantern (HPL). His firm, which won the 2020 PRovoke Media New Agency of the Year, helps global brands and business leaders protect, shape and grow their relevance and reputation.

 

Ted’s passion and expertise in reputation management is built on an approach that integrates strategy, content and technology to enable clients to respond to shifts in the market swiftly and purposefully. His expertise in crisis communications runs deep with more than two decades of experience counseling some of the world’s largest brands, including EY, PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), GE (NYSE:GE), Steelcase (NYSE: SCS), Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), and Saint-Gobain, to name a few.

 

Giving back to the profession and global community is also a big part of Ted’s life. He is a proud board member of several leading organizations – including College of Charleston’s Department of Communication Advisory Council, Hands Up for Haiti, and Shames JCC on the Hudson.

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Ted’s passion and expertise in reputation management is built on an approach that integrates strategy, content and technology to enable clients to respond to shifts in the market swiftly and purposefully. His expertise in crisis communications runs deep with more than two decades of experience counseling some of the world’s largest brands, including EY, PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH), GE (NYSE:GE), Steelcase (NYSE: SCS), Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), and Saint-Gobain, to name a few.

 

Giving back to the profession and global community is also a big part of Ted’s life. He is a proud board member of several leading organizations – including College of Charleston’s Department of Communication Advisory Council, Hands Up for Haiti, and Shames JCC on the Hudson.

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]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3432 A strategist, advisor, and businessperson who understands the big picture, Ted Birkhahn has a reputation for grace under pressure and a willingness to get involved and stay involved in a project. Whether it is helping the citizens of Haiti to build the future they want, guiding multinational corporations through complex and turbulent times or mentoring the next generation of thinkers and doers, Ted shows the value of engaging the head and the heart in equal measure. In this conversation, we cover a wide range of issues from volunteerism and philanthropy to the power and peril of social media and a future where more humane and engaging communications can and will make a difference. Take a listen. It’s time well-spent. A strategist, advisor, and businessperson who understands the big picture, Ted Birkhahn has a reputation for grace under pressure and a willingness to get involved and stay involved in a project. Whether it is helping the citizens of Haiti to build the fu black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, hot paper lantern, non profit, non-profit, Ted Birkhahn Yes Ron Sim, CSC 19 19 Ron Sim, CSC full fa4373d4-bbc3-4421-b9ae-b580ec3b03fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f34f5f4 Ron Sim, CSC

Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.  As a former combat photographer, James Beard nominee, and six-time winner of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award for excellence in branding and commercial cinematography, Ron is arguably one of the most respected, passionate, and acclaimed cinematographers in the world.  His work spans multiple genres—from commercials, television, documentaries, and web films to special assignments in hostile environments, remote geographies, and natural disasters.

Always reinventing himself, his passion for storytelling is fueled by his desire to bring viewers into different worlds, expanding their perspective, and gaining a better understanding of the people and places that make up our planet. With his camera, he has travelled to and worked in 83 countries.  His ability to connect with people from all walks of life—at every corner of the globe, allows him to tell stories unlike any other.  As a Director of Photography, his penchant for experimentation with technique and style allows him to always remain on the cutting edge of filmmaking.

His body of work is a reflection of his understanding of the human experience.  From working with celebrity chef Eric Ripert on the Emmy Award winning series Avec Eric--presented by SquareSpace, to interviewing NASCAR racing legend Richard Childress, to capturing the plight of survivors of genocide in Cambodia--his films have been shot and viewed around the world.  His work on commercials, web films, and corporate branding campaigns for such global clients as Dow Chemical, Toyota, Ford, Harley Davidson, McDonald's, and LG has garnered millions of online views and has helped to excel the reputation of their brands.  A portfolio this diverse and eclectic places him in a rare class of DP’s that can handle an array of projects for any type of media platform.

He and his wife, Linda, are owners of a tiny morkie named Milo who thinks he's a British pitbull.  He currently sits on the board of directors of various non-profits, and is Vice President of his local Cambodian Cultural Association.  He is founder and owner of Simmod Lens, an online company specializing in lens modifications and accessories. In his spare time he can be found on the RC race track dueling it out with kids half his age racing high powered remote controlled cars. 

Ron and Linda currently reside in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

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Cinematographer. Filmmaker. Storyteller.  As a former combat photographer, James Beard nominee, and six-time winner of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award for excellence in branding and commercial cinematography, Ron is arguably one of the most respected, passionate, and acclaimed cinematographers in the world.  His work spans multiple genres—from commercials, television, documentaries, and web films to special assignments in hostile environments, remote geographies, and natural disasters.

Always reinventing himself, his passion for storytelling is fueled by his desire to bring viewers into different worlds, expanding their perspective, and gaining a better understanding of the people and places that make up our planet. With his camera, he has travelled to and worked in 83 countries.  His ability to connect with people from all walks of life—at every corner of the globe, allows him to tell stories unlike any other.  As a Director of Photography, his penchant for experimentation with technique and style allows him to always remain on the cutting edge of filmmaking.

His body of work is a reflection of his understanding of the human experience.  From working with celebrity chef Eric Ripert on the Emmy Award winning series Avec Eric--presented by SquareSpace, to interviewing NASCAR racing legend Richard Childress, to capturing the plight of survivors of genocide in Cambodia--his films have been shot and viewed around the world.  His work on commercials, web films, and corporate branding campaigns for such global clients as Dow Chemical, Toyota, Ford, Harley Davidson, McDonald's, and LG has garnered millions of online views and has helped to excel the reputation of their brands.  A portfolio this diverse and eclectic places him in a rare class of DP’s that can handle an array of projects for any type of media platform.

He and his wife, Linda, are owners of a tiny morkie named Milo who thinks he's a British pitbull.  He currently sits on the board of directors of various non-profits, and is Vice President of his local Cambodian Cultural Association.  He is founder and owner of Simmod Lens, an online company specializing in lens modifications and accessories. In his spare time he can be found on the RC race track dueling it out with kids half his age racing high powered remote controlled cars. 

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]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3703 In this interview, we speak with award winning cinematographer, Ron Sim. It is a thoughtful discussion where we get to the heart of what drives Ron, why seeing the people behind the story is vital to his work, and how the head and the heart come together to turn events into news and life into art. In a world that frequently overuses and misstates what it means to be a real storyteller, Ron delivers in ways that are thought-provoking, visceral and human. We hope you enjoy hearing how his commitment to be an ally to people and culture around the world has shaped his life. In this interview, we speak with award winning cinematographer, Ron Sim. It is a thoughtful discussion where we get to the heart of what drives Ron, why seeing the people behind the story is vital to his work, and how the head and the heart come together photography, film, cinema, CSC, DP, director of photography, Cambodia, Cambodian, black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Julie M. Goldberg 17 17 Julie M. Goldberg full 25300492-0baf-4c9c-9937-f21bc8d81fc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/067a84b1 Julie M. Goldberg is a writer, librarian, teacher, political activist, and social media butterfly.  She ran for New York State Senate in 2018, and for county legislature the following year. She is active in local social justice, women's rights, mental health, and environmental organizations. Her fiction and essays have appeared in The Establishment, Dual Coast Magazine, The Manhattanville Review, River River, WomenArts Quarterly Journal, and others. She is a prose editor and board member of River, River, a community writing organization in Nyack, NY., and also serves on the board of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund. She is writing her second novel. She lives in the Lower Hudson Valley with her husband of 25 years, their two grown children, and one very cute bunny. You can follow her on Twitter @juliegoldberg. 

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]]> Julie M. Goldberg is a writer, librarian, teacher, political activist, and social media butterfly.  She ran for New York State Senate in 2018, and for county legislature the following year. She is active in local social justice, women's rights, mental health, and environmental organizations. Her fiction and essays have appeared in The Establishment, Dual Coast Magazine, The Manhattanville Review, River River, WomenArts Quarterly Journal, and others. She is a prose editor and board member of River, River, a community writing organization in Nyack, NY., and also serves on the board of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund. She is writing her second novel. She lives in the Lower Hudson Valley with her husband of 25 years, their two grown children, and one very cute bunny. You can follow her on Twitter @juliegoldberg. 

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]]> Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3659 Julie Goldberg understands the power of getting involved. As an author, poet, and singer, she delivers memorable works of art and performance. As a librarian, teacher, potential politician, mother, wife, and friend, she is an ally to a wide range of people. In this podcast, we cover a wide range of topics from politics and teaching to advocacy and the media. Julie Goldberg understands the power of getting involved. As an author, poet, and singer, she delivers memorable works of art and performance. As a librarian, teacher, potential politician, mother, wife, and friend, she is an ally to a wide range of peopl black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Jeremy Abbate 16 16 Jeremy Abbate full 7f89cca4-e2b4-4a74-bfc8-b92206d80a5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e34ca24a Jeremy A. Abbate is the Vice President & Publisher of Scientific American and its related titles (SA MIND, SA Special Collections, Scientific American Worldview), working with all of the editorial, content, business and production teams to drive Scientific American forward.

 

He is responsible for developing and executing new media programs, brand extensions and collaborative ventures serving the international opinion leadership that turns to Scientific American for the best views of the future.

  

Abbate has made many appearances at conferences and events to facilitate high-level discussions on healthcare, innovative science and technology, policy and scientific entrepreneurship. He has spearheaded co-branded partnerships with several international organizations including TEDMED, CES, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, OSU’s Brain Health Summit, The Carter Center and others. Working to bring important scientific ideas into a dynamic media environment, he has led projects serving some of the world’s largest corporate organizations, including Colgate Palmolive, Johnson& Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Philips, Life Technologies, Amgen, Caterpillar and BMS.

 

He leads several content and product initiatives at Scientific American that serve the educational and STEM markets.

 

His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Psychology Today, McSweeney’s, and other national publications. Abbate penned the forward to the popular medical travel guide, Patients Beyond Borders.

 

Abbate has held many media positions prior to being SciAm’s publisher, including the Director of New Business for The Scientist magazine, a title serving working researchers and life science leaders.

 

He serves on the advisory boards for Bioethics International; BioFuture, a New York-based life science conference; and MEGA, an organization exploring insights into the problems faced by humanity and the unique solutions positioned to solve them.

 

Abbate has taught courses for the Magazine Publishers of America. He lives outside of New York City with his wife, Anina and two children.

 
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He is responsible for developing and executing new media programs, brand extensions and collaborative ventures serving the international opinion leadership that turns to Scientific American for the best views of the future.

  

Abbate has made many appearances at conferences and events to facilitate high-level discussions on healthcare, innovative science and technology, policy and scientific entrepreneurship. He has spearheaded co-branded partnerships with several international organizations including TEDMED, CES, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, OSU’s Brain Health Summit, The Carter Center and others. Working to bring important scientific ideas into a dynamic media environment, he has led projects serving some of the world’s largest corporate organizations, including Colgate Palmolive, Johnson& Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Philips, Life Technologies, Amgen, Caterpillar and BMS.

 

He leads several content and product initiatives at Scientific American that serve the educational and STEM markets.

 

His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Psychology Today, McSweeney’s, and other national publications. Abbate penned the forward to the popular medical travel guide, Patients Beyond Borders.

 

Abbate has held many media positions prior to being SciAm’s publisher, including the Director of New Business for The Scientist magazine, a title serving working researchers and life science leaders.

 

He serves on the advisory boards for Bioethics International; BioFuture, a New York-based life science conference; and MEGA, an organization exploring insights into the problems faced by humanity and the unique solutions positioned to solve them.

 

Abbate has taught courses for the Magazine Publishers of America. He lives outside of New York City with his wife, Anina and two children.

 
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]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3874 Part musician, part businessman, and part raconteur, Jeremy Abbate has developed a phenomenal set of skills that he uses to make the world a better place. As publisher of Scientific American, he stands on the front lines in the war against fake news. In this podcast, we touch on all of that, as well as Covid-19, the power of friendships and innovation. Part musician, part businessman, and part raconteur, Jeremy Abbate has developed a phenomenal set of skills that he uses to make the world a better place. As publisher of Scientific American, he stands on the front lines in the war against fake news. In t black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, science, scientific american, music, Jeremy Abbate No Dina Silver Pokedoff 15 15 Dina Silver Pokedoff full e54493f4-2228-47f8-8238-f0c08b4851a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f4610fb Dina Silver Pokedoff, APR is a driven and results-oriented senior brand and communications executive and an empowered female leader in the marketing and communications industry. Most recently, Dina was Director of Brand, Reputation and Influence at Saint-Gobain North America, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturers of innovative material solutions.

 

At Saint-Gobain she implemented strategic initiatives for internal and external communications, and was instrumental in developing the long-term strategy for external philanthropic partnerships, brand strategy and external relations activities including media relations, social media, website and reputation/crisis management. As a visionary, she forged a path forward for the marketing and communications team that was only established within the last 10 years and demonstrated the value that communications adds for a company whose roots date back to 1665. 

 

For these efforts, Dina most recently was recognized with Ragan’s/PR Daily Top Women in Communications 2020 and PR News Top Women in PR 2018.

 

Prior to Saint-Gobain, Dina developed and executed metrics-driven, award-winning campaigns in a range of industries including manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, financial, insurance, telecommunications, not-for-profits and more.  

 

Dina gives back to her profession as a member of the Public Relations Society of America and to the community as an active member of her synagogue, Beth Or. She also serves as a fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiac Unit, and has supported fund raising efforts for the Pancreatic Cancer Network and local non-profit Run for Jenna.

 

Dina lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania with her husband Mark and their two beautiful children Benjamin (12) and Ava (6).  When not working she loves keeping fit by riding on her Peloton bike, as well as running, performing in musicals with the Temple Sinai Players, enjoying Broadway, and reading.   

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]]> Dina Silver Pokedoff, APR is a driven and results-oriented senior brand and communications executive and an empowered female leader in the marketing and communications industry. Most recently, Dina was Director of Brand, Reputation and Influence at Saint-Gobain North America, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturers of innovative material solutions.

 

At Saint-Gobain she implemented strategic initiatives for internal and external communications, and was instrumental in developing the long-term strategy for external philanthropic partnerships, brand strategy and external relations activities including media relations, social media, website and reputation/crisis management. As a visionary, she forged a path forward for the marketing and communications team that was only established within the last 10 years and demonstrated the value that communications adds for a company whose roots date back to 1665. 

 

For these efforts, Dina most recently was recognized with Ragan’s/PR Daily Top Women in Communications 2020 and PR News Top Women in PR 2018.

 

Prior to Saint-Gobain, Dina developed and executed metrics-driven, award-winning campaigns in a range of industries including manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, financial, insurance, telecommunications, not-for-profits and more.  

 

Dina gives back to her profession as a member of the Public Relations Society of America and to the community as an active member of her synagogue, Beth Or. She also serves as a fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiac Unit, and has supported fund raising efforts for the Pancreatic Cancer Network and local non-profit Run for Jenna.

 

Dina lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania with her husband Mark and their two beautiful children Benjamin (12) and Ava (6).  When not working she loves keeping fit by riding on her Peloton bike, as well as running, performing in musicals with the Temple Sinai Players, enjoying Broadway, and reading.   

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]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3829 In this episode we speak with brand and communications executive, Dina Silver Pokedoff, an empowered female leader in the marketing and communications industry. In this episode we speak with brand and communications executive, Dina Silver Pokedoff, an empowered female leader in the marketing and communications industry. black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Chris Holland and Lawrence James 14 14 Chris Holland and Lawrence James full 2d6f8998-9579-4d57-9a28-27058377eab5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93279da7 Lawrence James, President and CEO of Connexus Technology, is passionate about serving in his community. He has spent countless hours volunteering his time to serve at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCS) in North Philadelphia, providing spiritual and emotional support to inmates. He currently leads a team of men and women who bring hope to those who are incarcerated at George Hill Correctional Facility in Delaware County.  Besides giving hope, this weekly program for inmates includes spiritual guidance and community re-entry support.  Lawrence also volunteers his time at universities in Philadelphia, providing business expertise to young adults. Currently he serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he was a member of the Board of Directors for Drexel Neumann Academy (DNA), a free Catholic School in Chester, PA, for under-served students, where he introduced the students to drone flight and the technology behind it. Drexel Neumann Academy has since adopted the curriculum, and the course is being taught to students throughout the school. Lawrence’s service underscores his passion and interest in youth, criminal justice reform, and bridging the digital divide. This spirit of service permeates throughout the Connexus organization and is an essential component of the Connexus culture.

Rev. Christopher J Holland II  serves as Executive Pastor of Salt and Light Community Church and the Executive Director of The Common Place (a not for profit ) in the Southwest section of Philadelphia. He is an entrepreneur and the Co-founder/COO of Connexus Technology, a leading-edge technology consulting firm in Philadelphia since 2003. He is a native of Philadelphia, and holds a Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree in Computer Science from Drexel University. After co-founding the technology startup, he obtained his Master of Divinity degree from Palmer Theological Seminary. As a member of The Common Place leadership team, Pastor Chris brings his gifts of strategic planning, pastoral care, community engagement and passion for family advocacy to fulfill the mission of The Common Place and uplift the Southwest Philadelphia Community.   He is happily married to Ime, and they are blessed to be parents of six children.


Connexus Technology provides IT staffing and IT managed services for mid to large sized organizations in need of a dedicated IT partner. For more than 17 years, Connexus has been helping customers across the globe in a wide variety of industries to improve operations and profitability with innovative software solutions, and with expert on/offsite consultants. Connexus’ leadership team extends their skills and knowledge to serve the Philadelphia and surrounding communities through civic engagement. This spirit of service permeates throughout the Connexus organization and is an essential component of the Connexus culture.

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]]> Lawrence James, President and CEO of Connexus Technology, is passionate about serving in his community. He has spent countless hours volunteering his time to serve at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCS) in North Philadelphia, providing spiritual and emotional support to inmates. He currently leads a team of men and women who bring hope to those who are incarcerated at George Hill Correctional Facility in Delaware County.  Besides giving hope, this weekly program for inmates includes spiritual guidance and community re-entry support.  Lawrence also volunteers his time at universities in Philadelphia, providing business expertise to young adults. Currently he serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he was a member of the Board of Directors for Drexel Neumann Academy (DNA), a free Catholic School in Chester, PA, for under-served students, where he introduced the students to drone flight and the technology behind it. Drexel Neumann Academy has since adopted the curriculum, and the course is being taught to students throughout the school. Lawrence’s service underscores his passion and interest in youth, criminal justice reform, and bridging the digital divide. This spirit of service permeates throughout the Connexus organization and is an essential component of the Connexus culture.

Rev. Christopher J Holland II  serves as Executive Pastor of Salt and Light Community Church and the Executive Director of The Common Place (a not for profit ) in the Southwest section of Philadelphia. He is an entrepreneur and the Co-founder/COO of Connexus Technology, a leading-edge technology consulting firm in Philadelphia since 2003. He is a native of Philadelphia, and holds a Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree in Computer Science from Drexel University. After co-founding the technology startup, he obtained his Master of Divinity degree from Palmer Theological Seminary. As a member of The Common Place leadership team, Pastor Chris brings his gifts of strategic planning, pastoral care, community engagement and passion for family advocacy to fulfill the mission of The Common Place and uplift the Southwest Philadelphia Community.   He is happily married to Ime, and they are blessed to be parents of six children.


Connexus Technology provides IT staffing and IT managed services for mid to large sized organizations in need of a dedicated IT partner. For more than 17 years, Connexus has been helping customers across the globe in a wide variety of industries to improve operations and profitability with innovative software solutions, and with expert on/offsite consultants. Connexus’ leadership team extends their skills and knowledge to serve the Philadelphia and surrounding communities through civic engagement. This spirit of service permeates throughout the Connexus organization and is an essential component of the Connexus culture.

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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 4037 The founders of Connexus Technologies, Lawrence James and Chris Holland, are more than simple entrepreneurs. They are men of conviction, of faith and of action in the communities they serve. It's a fascinating discussion with two unique and innovative leaders in the African American community. The founders of Connexus Technologies, Lawrence James and Chris Holland, are more than simple entrepreneurs. They are men of conviction, of faith and of action in the communities they serve. It's a fascinating discussion with two unique and innovative lea black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, black owned business, minority owned business, entrepreneur No Meet the Producer 13 13 Meet the Producer full b37f00ca-d61e-4d99-966d-29fa339d09da https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3047859 Anthony Sergi is producer of the Allies podcast, a show he co-created with host and long time friend and colleague, Carmen Ferrigno. He also produces the podcast A Guest in the House, co-hosted by rapper and journalist, David "Traum Diggs" Shanks, and author and professor of English, Dr. Mickey Hess.  His first podcast, now archived, was Writers Latitude, hosted by author, Joe Samuel Starnes.

While the podcasts Anthony produces differ in style and content, they share a common goal: to express stories and perspectives of diverse lived and learned experiences in hopes of finding common ground in the ways we relate to each other.  It's what inspired him to start podcasting, and what drives him to help provide an outlet for other great hosts and their shows.

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While the podcasts Anthony produces differ in style and content, they share a common goal: to express stories and perspectives of diverse lived and learned experiences in hopes of finding common ground in the ways we relate to each other.  It's what inspired him to start podcasting, and what drives him to help provide an outlet for other great hosts and their shows.

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]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3191 Carmen turns the microphone inward as he interviews Allies podcast co-creator and producer, Anthony Sergi. Carmen turns the microphone inward as he interviews Allies podcast co-creator and producer, Anthony Sergi. black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism Yes Royce Warrick 12 12 Royce Warrick full c907166a-2c6e-437e-bdc9-fec8ddb14204 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5856329 Royce Warrick

Royce Warrick is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer for Solenis. She is responsible for managing the multinational enterprise’s legal, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance and governance affairs, as well as collaborating with the Solenis business team to enhance profitable growth.  Warrick is a member of Solenis’ Executive Committee and Global Senior Leadership Team.  

Prior to joining Solenis in 2014, Warrick served as assistant general counsel and global corporate legal director overseeing legal affairs of strategic business units at The Dow Chemical Company and Rohm and Haas Company. Beginning her legal career as a litigation attorney, she later expanded her scope of experience to include business law, ethics and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, employment law, information technology and corporate secretarial/governance. 

Warrick holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a juris doctor degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. She is a member of Villanova University’s Advisory Council Member for the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership, a member of the Forum of Executive Women, a member of the Georgia Tech Parents Board, a member of the Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee and a former board member of the STEM-focused Invent Now Kids®, a subsidiary of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation commissioned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Warrick is also an active member of her community where she is a founding leader of her church’s College Prep Ministry, and a founder and trustee of the Roy Blair Paige Foundation, a non-profit organization, the mission of which is to enrich the development of servant-leader youth committed to community-uplift.  

Ms. Warrick is a member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware bars. She is married and has three daughters.

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Royce Warrick is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer for Solenis. She is responsible for managing the multinational enterprise’s legal, intellectual property, regulatory, compliance and governance affairs, as well as collaborating with the Solenis business team to enhance profitable growth.  Warrick is a member of Solenis’ Executive Committee and Global Senior Leadership Team.  

Prior to joining Solenis in 2014, Warrick served as assistant general counsel and global corporate legal director overseeing legal affairs of strategic business units at The Dow Chemical Company and Rohm and Haas Company. Beginning her legal career as a litigation attorney, she later expanded her scope of experience to include business law, ethics and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust, employment law, information technology and corporate secretarial/governance. 

Warrick holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a juris doctor degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. She is a member of Villanova University’s Advisory Council Member for the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership, a member of the Forum of Executive Women, a member of the Georgia Tech Parents Board, a member of the Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee and a former board member of the STEM-focused Invent Now Kids®, a subsidiary of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation commissioned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Warrick is also an active member of her community where she is a founding leader of her church’s College Prep Ministry, and a founder and trustee of the Roy Blair Paige Foundation, a non-profit organization, the mission of which is to enrich the development of servant-leader youth committed to community-uplift.  

Ms. Warrick is a member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware bars. She is married and has three daughters.

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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3309 An active community leader, successful corporate lawyer, mentor and public speaker, Royce Warrick takes the time to understand and care about her role in society. Over the last thirty years, she has carved out a unique place where her knowledge, passions and expertise have real and lasting impact. In this talk, Royce discusses how her family, friends and experiences led her to a life of service and to being an effective ally to a wide range of people. An active community leader, successful corporate lawyer, mentor and public speaker, Royce Warrick takes the time to understand and care about her role in society. Over the last thirty years, she has carved out a unique place where her knowledge, passions black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Michaela Crabtree 11 11 Michaela Crabtree full b72bd665-9dbe-4bcd-856e-d894605fae39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cb8f8ad Music courtesy of Dan Rodriguez:
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]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3431 Michaela Crabtree is a mother, educator and engaged citizen. As a former high school and middle school history teacher, she knows all too well how history can repeat itself. That is why she is outspoken and passionate about human rights, antiracism and antifascism. Michaela Crabtree is a mother, educator and engaged citizen. As a former high school and middle school history teacher, she knows all too well how history can repeat itself. That is why she is outspoken and passionate about human rights, antiracism and a black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, antifascism, history No Vanessa Short Bull 10 10 Vanessa Short Bull full 1e65cc4a-1ee0-42e7-aa15-e1938ef8669a https://share.transistor.fm/s/645ae2a7 Vanessa Short Bull

Vanessa Short Bull is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. She was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation of South Dakota, and is a direct descendent of Chief Red Cloud, Young Man Afraid of His Horses, Little Wound, and the Ghost Dance leader Short Bull.  Vanessa is a graduate of the University of South Dakota. She has served as the Co-chair for the Native Research Network, and was board member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Research Review Board and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, SD Affiliate. She was previously a Nike-endorsed fitness athlete for the N7 shoe. She resides in Philadelphia, PA.

Vanessa was the former Miss SD USA 2000 and Miss SD 2002, and has competed at both the Miss USA and Miss America Pageants. She is the first woman in South Dakota to garner both titles and was the first Native American to win both state titles. Vanessa is also a classically trained dancer who studied Dancing at the University of Utah, Ballet West Conservatory, and School of Cleveland Ballet. She was featured in the American Indian College Fund’s campaign Have You Seen a Real Indian and in the book Real Indians. She served as an officer in the Army Reserve Medical Service Corps. 

Her parents are Thomas Short Bull, President of Oglala Lakota College, and Darlene Short Bull, a retired Indian Health Service RN with over 30 yrs of service. Her husband, Major Christopher Gorham, is an entomologist with the Defense Logistics Agency, prior active duty Army officer, currently serves with the Army Reserves Medical Readiness Training Command, Ft. Dix, NJ.

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Vanessa Short Bull is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. She was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation of South Dakota, and is a direct descendent of Chief Red Cloud, Young Man Afraid of His Horses, Little Wound, and the Ghost Dance leader Short Bull.  Vanessa is a graduate of the University of South Dakota. She has served as the Co-chair for the Native Research Network, and was board member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Research Review Board and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, SD Affiliate. She was previously a Nike-endorsed fitness athlete for the N7 shoe. She resides in Philadelphia, PA.

Vanessa was the former Miss SD USA 2000 and Miss SD 2002, and has competed at both the Miss USA and Miss America Pageants. She is the first woman in South Dakota to garner both titles and was the first Native American to win both state titles. Vanessa is also a classically trained dancer who studied Dancing at the University of Utah, Ballet West Conservatory, and School of Cleveland Ballet. She was featured in the American Indian College Fund’s campaign Have You Seen a Real Indian and in the book Real Indians. She served as an officer in the Army Reserve Medical Service Corps. 

Her parents are Thomas Short Bull, President of Oglala Lakota College, and Darlene Short Bull, a retired Indian Health Service RN with over 30 yrs of service. Her husband, Major Christopher Gorham, is an entomologist with the Defense Logistics Agency, prior active duty Army officer, currently serves with the Army Reserves Medical Readiness Training Command, Ft. Dix, NJ.

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]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3592 Carmen speaks with Vanessa Short Bull: Oglala Sioux Tribe member, former Miss South Dakota, dancer, army reservist and multiple board member. Carmen speaks with Vanessa Short Bull: Oglala Sioux Tribe member, former Miss South Dakota, dancer, army reservist and multiple board member. black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism, Native American, American Indian, Indian, Oglala, Sioux, South Dakota Yes Andrew Popper and Hanson Yoo 9 9 Andrew Popper and Hanson Yoo full 1b899e66-74c2-4616-ab36-5246870de416 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddba84a0 Hanson Yoo and Andrew Popper May seem an unlikely pair. Yoo, a former Jeopardy contestant, spends his time in IT. Popper, a publishing and marketing expert, travels the world, for both business and pleasure. And yet, together, these friends both of whom come from immigrant parents, offer unique perspectives on what it means to be an American. If you like listening to close friends bounce ideas back and forth, you really can’t do better than these two lifelong Allies.
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]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 4033 Carmen speaks with long time friends Hanson Yoo and Andrew Popper--both of whom are from immigrant parents--to hear their unique perspectives on what it means to be an American. Carmen speaks with long time friends Hanson Yoo and Andrew Popper--both of whom are from immigrant parents--to hear their unique perspectives on what it means to be an American. black, white, brown, latino, asian, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, perspective, immigrant, immigration, Yes Elizabeth Boland 8 8 Elizabeth Boland full cfffff39-0679-48df-912e-ac03d43558df https://share.transistor.fm/s/83ca7d0f Related links:
The ARC: https://thearc.org/  

National Down Syndrome Society: https://www.ndss.org/

National Down Syndrome Congress: https://www.ndsccenter.org/

LuMind IDSC Foundation:  https://www.lumindidsc.org/

Spread the Word to End the Word: https://www.spreadtheword.global/  

Disability Is Natural: https://www.disabilityisnatural.com/

Think College: https://thinkcollege.net/


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The ARC: https://thearc.org/  

National Down Syndrome Society: https://www.ndss.org/

National Down Syndrome Congress: https://www.ndsccenter.org/

LuMind IDSC Foundation:  https://www.lumindidsc.org/

Spread the Word to End the Word: https://www.spreadtheword.global/  

Disability Is Natural: https://www.disabilityisnatural.com/

Think College: https://thinkcollege.net/


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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3624 Whether it is activism, logistics, graphic design or parenting, Elizabeth Boland brings an intelligence and passion to everything she does. Her open and honest journey as a parent raising a child with Down syndrome has helped a wide range of people ask better questions, seek out additional resources and find allies in unlikely places. In this podcast, we discuss the intersection of politics, advocacy and parenting in the age of misinformation and misperception. Whether it is activism, logistics, graphic design or parenting, Elizabeth Boland brings an intelligence and passion to everything she does. Her open and honest journey as a parent raising a child with Down syndrome has helped a wide range of people ask be black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Inez Pagan 7 7 Inez Pagan full 1eae3bab-e26c-463f-b72b-90d0ce6cfcf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e0ffdc8 Inez Pagan social media:
Twitter: @CuteyGrl

Instagram: anez_tiberius

FB: Inez Pagan

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Twitter: @CuteyGrl

Instagram: anez_tiberius

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]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3743 Inez Pagan is a fighter. I don’t mean this metaphorically. She studies kickboxing and is committed to the sport. But it’s an apt metaphor as well because she is a fierce advocate for her two daughters, a proud promoter and defender of her Puerto African and Cuban heritage and maybe most importantly, she is a lifetime advocate for that most effective of one-two punches: empathy and humor. Yes, she’s a businesswoman who has travelled the world and navigated a host of corporate cultures, but she’s a lot more than a successful and credible business person. She’s a success in life. Inez Pagan is a fighter. I don’t mean this metaphorically. She studies kickboxing and is committed to the sport. But it’s an apt metaphor as well because she is a fierce advocate for her two daughters, a proud promoter and defender of her Puerto African a Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican, daughter, businesswoman, black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American No William Forchion 6 6 William Forchion full 98cb3604-1ed9-4109-8af8-63eb2ced1190 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b80355d William Forchion: Director, Producer, Poet, Clown, Acrobat, Stuntman, Father, Friend, Minister, Coach, Writer, and Teacher, all in one package. He is fueled by his desire to inspire and entertain, and creates art that connects audiences, to promote emotional, spiritual, and mental growth. William is the author of Billosophy: meditations on God, movement and miracles; Sacred & Sacrosanct: a collection of poems and his latest project #ApoemAday, a year long project of daily poems. He hosts and produces the Billosophy101 podcast and the Billosophy101 vlog on theDreamerStation YouTube channel. William grew up in Hammonton, NJ where life on a farm nurtured his creative imagination. In 2017 he was selected to be a U.S. State Department cultural exchange Ambassador for the Arts making two trips to Turkmenistan. He is also summer camp Director at Circus Smirkus in Greensboro, VT.  William, the proud father of three beautiful children, has called Brattleboro, VT home since 1998.

Contact info:
William Forchion
802-579-2590
billosophy101@gmail.com

Web: Billforchion.com
Instagram: @wforchion

Twitter: @Billosophy101

YouTube: theDreamerStation


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]]> William Forchion: Director, Producer, Poet, Clown, Acrobat, Stuntman, Father, Friend, Minister, Coach, Writer, and Teacher, all in one package. He is fueled by his desire to inspire and entertain, and creates art that connects audiences, to promote emotional, spiritual, and mental growth. William is the author of Billosophy: meditations on God, movement and miracles; Sacred & Sacrosanct: a collection of poems and his latest project #ApoemAday, a year long project of daily poems. He hosts and produces the Billosophy101 podcast and the Billosophy101 vlog on theDreamerStation YouTube channel. William grew up in Hammonton, NJ where life on a farm nurtured his creative imagination. In 2017 he was selected to be a U.S. State Department cultural exchange Ambassador for the Arts making two trips to Turkmenistan. He is also summer camp Director at Circus Smirkus in Greensboro, VT.  William, the proud father of three beautiful children, has called Brattleboro, VT home since 1998.

Contact info:
William Forchion
802-579-2590
billosophy101@gmail.com

Web: Billforchion.com
Instagram: @wforchion

Twitter: @Billosophy101

YouTube: theDreamerStation


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]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 2977 William Forchion: acrobat, stuntman, author, director, father, friend and so much more. An amazingly interesting person joins us for an open, honest, powerful discussion. William Forchion: acrobat, stuntman, author, director, father, friend and so much more. An amazingly interesting person joins us for an open, honest, powerful discussion. black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Paul Davis 5 5 Paul Davis full 17183c2e-43b9-4910-9079-2d9cd0838833 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d09d00f Paul Davis is the kind of guy you find yourself talking to at a party who knows people you know, likes the music you like and seems to get you. After five minutes, you find yourself telling him things you tell your closest friends. Then somewhere around the ten minute mark, he excuses himself, climbs up on stage, and unleashes a torrent of bass and vocal harmonies and you realize this guy is special.  His road hasn’t always been easy, as a gay black man growing up during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, he had quite a bit to deal with and manage, but his optimism, humor and sheer thoughtfulness always shine through and make him someone I and many others go out of our way to talk and listen to. In this podcast, Paul and I discuss what it’s like to grow up and live in a world where experiences can be vastly different. Why having a diverse group of friends matters and how making a commitment to being open keeps you sane.

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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3346 A man who defines easy description, Paul Davis has spent a good deal of his life reaching out and connecting with people from different backgrounds and experiences. As a gay black man, as a musician, as a friend, Paul explains why focusing on similarities and differences is less important than listening and responding to the actual person. A man who defines easy description, Paul Davis has spent a good deal of his life reaching out and connecting with people from different backgrounds and experiences. As a gay black man, as a musician, as a friend, Paul explains why focusing on similarities black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism Yes Ralph Graves, Jr. 4 4 Ralph Graves, Jr. full a8e19f97-b410-4e01-9685-677ed39103b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91df951b When you’ve known someone as a child, you sometimes forget that they evolve and grow. My experience reconnecting after 35 years, with Ralph, a retired police officer, Christian pastor, author, radio personality and public speaker, is that he has led an interesting and accomplished life. First and foremost, he’s a storyteller and a thinker, someone who believes in the power of people to do good and to make the world a better place. In this podcast, he talks about assuming the mantle of leadership as a black man and as a mentor to people in his community, why law enforcement is a sacred responsibility and how to connect with people different than yourself. But his insights go quite a bit deeper into issues like integrity, friendship, religion, and trust. In the end, the kid I knew when we won a baseball championship in the 1980s has become the ultimate coach and teammate for a universe of other people and that is a conversation worth listening to.


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Ralph Graves is a Motivational Speaker, Business Consultant and Author. He is a

member of the National Speakers Association and has been certified by the John

Maxwell Team as a Coach, Speaker and Leadership trainer.

Ralph brings storytelling, practicality, and an array of leadership tools to his

audience on and off the air. As a Live Morning Radio Show Host he adept in

speaking with no script. His keynotes are full of ready to use tips to catapult all in

the room to their desired success.

Ralph recognizes the greatness in everyone he meets and uses that greatness to

inspire people to strive for that next level in life. He wants to see you at the top

and will tell you exactly how to get there!


Website: RalphGravesJr.com
Instagram: RalphGravesJr

Facebook: RalphGravesJr

twitter:RalphGravesJr

Linkedin:RalphGraveJr

Unstoppable: www.amazon.com, RalphgravesJr.com,

www.Barnesandnoble.com

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"The Allies Theme" by Dan Rodriguez
Music courtesy of Traum Diggs:
"1988 ft. HACHE ST" by Gas-Lab & Traum Diggs

]]> When you’ve known someone as a child, you sometimes forget that they evolve and grow. My experience reconnecting after 35 years, with Ralph, a retired police officer, Christian pastor, author, radio personality and public speaker, is that he has led an interesting and accomplished life. First and foremost, he’s a storyteller and a thinker, someone who believes in the power of people to do good and to make the world a better place. In this podcast, he talks about assuming the mantle of leadership as a black man and as a mentor to people in his community, why law enforcement is a sacred responsibility and how to connect with people different than yourself. But his insights go quite a bit deeper into issues like integrity, friendship, religion, and trust. In the end, the kid I knew when we won a baseball championship in the 1980s has become the ultimate coach and teammate for a universe of other people and that is a conversation worth listening to.


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Ralph Graves is a Motivational Speaker, Business Consultant and Author. He is a

member of the National Speakers Association and has been certified by the John

Maxwell Team as a Coach, Speaker and Leadership trainer.

Ralph brings storytelling, practicality, and an array of leadership tools to his

audience on and off the air. As a Live Morning Radio Show Host he adept in

speaking with no script. His keynotes are full of ready to use tips to catapult all in

the room to their desired success.

Ralph recognizes the greatness in everyone he meets and uses that greatness to

inspire people to strive for that next level in life. He wants to see you at the top

and will tell you exactly how to get there!


Website: RalphGravesJr.com
Instagram: RalphGravesJr

Facebook: RalphGravesJr

twitter:RalphGravesJr

Linkedin:RalphGraveJr

Unstoppable: www.amazon.com, RalphgravesJr.com,

www.Barnesandnoble.com

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Music courtesy of Dan Rodriguez:
"The Allies Theme" by Dan Rodriguez
Music courtesy of Traum Diggs:
"1988 ft. HACHE ST" by Gas-Lab & Traum Diggs

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3418 Author, pastor and former law enforcement officer Ralph Graves stops by the Allies podcast to reconnect with an old friend and share a lifetime of experiences bringing people together. Ralph’s wisdom, insights and passion for connecting take the podcast in new and interesting directions. Author, pastor and former law enforcement officer Ralph Graves stops by the Allies podcast to reconnect with an old friend and share a lifetime of experiences bringing people together. Ralph’s wisdom, insights and passion for connecting take the podcast i black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No Dan Rodriguez 3 3 Dan Rodriguez full fb7cdc16-7e9c-46c9-a49a-e16cf1e813fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b578ded6 We all do this. When a group of friends gets together and we discuss our entire friend ecosystem the question of talent comes up. Amongst my friends, that conversation almost always ends early. Sure we have musicians, writers, business people, medical professionals, artists and specialists like any other group of friends, but we all agree Dan is the most talented. He is a singer/songwriter who somehow manages to tap into the pain and joy and humor of life and love in a way that is so unique, so singular, that you swear you’ve heard his stuff before. And maybe you have, but it has just been in your head, kicking around and Dan’s music just brought it out. As a Cuban American who’s lived in Japan, has family in Spain and deep roots in New Jersey, he has a definite point of view. In this podcast, Dan explains that moving among and between different cultures has its advantages and disadvantages, but underneath it all, the core is knowing how to be genuine and how to connect.

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Music courtesy of Dan Rodriguez:
"The Allies Theme" by Dan Rodriguez
"On The Night Of Laura's Party" by Stucco Bungalow

]]> We all do this. When a group of friends gets together and we discuss our entire friend ecosystem the question of talent comes up. Amongst my friends, that conversation almost always ends early. Sure we have musicians, writers, business people, medical professionals, artists and specialists like any other group of friends, but we all agree Dan is the most talented. He is a singer/songwriter who somehow manages to tap into the pain and joy and humor of life and love in a way that is so unique, so singular, that you swear you’ve heard his stuff before. And maybe you have, but it has just been in your head, kicking around and Dan’s music just brought it out. As a Cuban American who’s lived in Japan, has family in Spain and deep roots in New Jersey, he has a definite point of view. In this podcast, Dan explains that moving among and between different cultures has its advantages and disadvantages, but underneath it all, the core is knowing how to be genuine and how to connect.

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Music courtesy of Dan Rodriguez:
"The Allies Theme" by Dan Rodriguez
"On The Night Of Laura's Party" by Stucco Bungalow

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 3413 In this episode, we talk with musician, father and IT professional Dan Rodriguez about diversity, the value of seeing the world and why music can be such a powerful tool to unite people. Dan’s humor, thoughtfulness and ability to connect with people get at the heart of why listening is so important. In this episode, we talk with musician, father and IT professional Dan Rodriguez about diversity, the value of seeing the world and why music can be such a powerful tool to unite people. Dan’s humor, thoughtfulness and ability to connect with people get a black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism Yes Leni Uddyback-Fortson 2 2 Leni Uddyback-Fortson full 93457997-59c0-49d1-b153-d52289af07de https://share.transistor.fm/s/11b29118 We all have that friend that we may see once or twice a year, sometimes even every other year, but it doesn’t matter, because when we connect, it’s like we saw each other yesterday. Leni has always been like that for me. From the moment we connected as young teens, I have been fascinated by her abilities as a writer, as a thinker and as a friend. She is kind, genuine and fierce in her belief that we have a responsibility to be better people. As a communications expert, author, and public speaker, she continually pushes herself to be and do more. As a mom, a spouse, and a friend, she is there whenever and wherever she’s needed. In this podcast, Leni and I reconnect as we often do, by diving into what matters to us on that particular day. On this day, it was about how to live in a world where tensions are high, where understanding takes time and listening is the most important skill we have. It’s the first Allies interview because to me, Leni and I started this conversation sometime in the Reagan years turning ourselves sideways in classroom desks and saying that for all our seeming differences, we are and would forever be friends. 

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Leni Uddyback-Fortson has served as regional director of public affairs for the U.S. Department of Labor in Philadelphia since 2007.  A communications professional with more than 25 years of experience, Leni has directed her talents to the public service arena, holding positions with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia, Pa., The American Red Cross in Baltimore, Md., and The Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS® in Philadelphia, Pa.   

 

In her current position, Leni serves as senior spokesperson for all Labor Department agencies throughout a seven-state Mid-Atlantic region.  The mission of the Labor Department is to foster, develop and promote the welfare of working Americans.   Prior to her most recent appointment, Leni was the assistant regional director of public affairs for nine years.  

 

Leni received her Bachelor of Science in Business Communications from Bryant College Smithfield, R.I., and her Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.   She is a Senior Fellow with the Excellence in Government Program sponsored by the Partnership in or Public Service, and is also a graduate of the South Jersey Regional Leadership Institute at Rutgers University and the Urban League of Philadelphia’s Leadership Institute.   


In addition to her full-time position, Leni serves as an adjunct instructor at Gwynedd Mercy University in Philadelphia, Pa., and Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J.  She is a poet with three published collections, and is preparing to release her fourth book.

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Music courtesy of Traum Diggs:
"My Journal ft.SOUL" by Gas-Lab & Traum Diggs


]]> We all have that friend that we may see once or twice a year, sometimes even every other year, but it doesn’t matter, because when we connect, it’s like we saw each other yesterday. Leni has always been like that for me. From the moment we connected as young teens, I have been fascinated by her abilities as a writer, as a thinker and as a friend. She is kind, genuine and fierce in her belief that we have a responsibility to be better people. As a communications expert, author, and public speaker, she continually pushes herself to be and do more. As a mom, a spouse, and a friend, she is there whenever and wherever she’s needed. In this podcast, Leni and I reconnect as we often do, by diving into what matters to us on that particular day. On this day, it was about how to live in a world where tensions are high, where understanding takes time and listening is the most important skill we have. It’s the first Allies interview because to me, Leni and I started this conversation sometime in the Reagan years turning ourselves sideways in classroom desks and saying that for all our seeming differences, we are and would forever be friends. 

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Leni Uddyback-Fortson has served as regional director of public affairs for the U.S. Department of Labor in Philadelphia since 2007.  A communications professional with more than 25 years of experience, Leni has directed her talents to the public service arena, holding positions with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia, Pa., The American Red Cross in Baltimore, Md., and The Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS® in Philadelphia, Pa.   

 

In her current position, Leni serves as senior spokesperson for all Labor Department agencies throughout a seven-state Mid-Atlantic region.  The mission of the Labor Department is to foster, develop and promote the welfare of working Americans.   Prior to her most recent appointment, Leni was the assistant regional director of public affairs for nine years.  

 

Leni received her Bachelor of Science in Business Communications from Bryant College Smithfield, R.I., and her Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.   She is a Senior Fellow with the Excellence in Government Program sponsored by the Partnership in or Public Service, and is also a graduate of the South Jersey Regional Leadership Institute at Rutgers University and the Urban League of Philadelphia’s Leadership Institute.   


In addition to her full-time position, Leni serves as an adjunct instructor at Gwynedd Mercy University in Philadelphia, Pa., and Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J.  She is a poet with three published collections, and is preparing to release her fourth book.

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Music courtesy of Traum Diggs:
"My Journal ft.SOUL" by Gas-Lab & Traum Diggs


]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 2924 In this podcast, we talk to author and communications professional Leni Uddyback-Fortson about the difficulty of fitting in, raising kids in a time of change and why asking questions and learning are so important. In this podcast, we talk to author and communications professional Leni Uddyback-Fortson about the difficulty of fitting in, raising kids in a time of change and why asking questions and learning are so important. black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No About Allies 1 1 About Allies trailer 7908ab6a-e28a-4507-a625-9c8486912b5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d3ce8a3 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:30:00 -0400 Dyn-A-Mo Media Group Dyn-A-Mo Media Group 79 A little bit about Allies and its host, Carmen Ferrigno. A little bit about Allies and its host, Carmen Ferrigno. black, white, race, culture, justice, equality, love, peace, ally, stories, sharing, change, black lives matter, gay, lesbian, homophobia, trans, lgbtq, minority, color, people of color, non-white, African-American, human rights, antiracism No