According to RP

This week on According to RP, we are talking about business and trademarking with my special guest Melissa Bernier, Esq. Principal and Managing Attorney at Bernier Legal, LLC. Tune in as we discuss the difference between trademark, copywriter and patent law. At a time where everyone and their mother are becoming entrepreneurs, understanding some fundamentals is necessary!

This week RP is chopping it up with her guest Samuel Pierre, who is a management consultant, economic developer and strategist in the New York City area. We will be weighing in on the recent college admissions scandal and taking a critical look at affirmative action. Instagram, twitter and Facebook have been lit with outrage over this scandal. The issue of affirmative action has now come back to the forefront in light of the recent scandals calling in to question whether these universities can be trusted to evaluate prospective candidates fairly. But what is fair? What is privilege? White people have been bribing their way through life since the beginning of time, why is the black community so shocked? Why are we mad? Think for a moment, if you were a wealthy person of color, would you pass up the opportunity to get your child into the school of tier choice? What is the real issue here? Why is this even top news? Tune in to hear Sam and I dissect some of these issues.

This week I have the pleasure sharing the mic with my girl Shay Cena! Shay is a Haitian American author and poet (among other things). Join us as we discuss her the release of her new book entitled “Untold Emotions”, her journey to being an author, entrepreneurship, religion, life etc. We will be digging deep, and dropping gems.

First off #RIP to Nipsey Hussel. For those of you who follow and are part of the Hip Hop culture, you know that this is not just a loss for the music industry, but it is a huge loss for the community. This week , I am with my guest Marcus Aaron who is no stranger to the show. Tune in as we discuss the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle, the hood narrative, etc. Fir those of you who are missing the Big Up and Womp Womp of the week, don't worry, they are back!

April is sexual assault awareness month and this week I will be talking about this very important topic with my special guest Audace Garnett, a victims advocate and CEO and Founder of Auscension Advocacy, LLC. Sexual assault does not stop at stranger rape, and date rape. It extends to childhood sexual abuse at the hands of family, clergy and friends. So many of us are walking around in pain. Sexual abuse happens in every community, however we in the black community refuse to talk about. We chose to sweep it under the rug not understanding the serious impact it has not only on the victim but on the community as a whole. In order to heal, we must first address. I know this is a very heavy topic, but it is one that needs to be discussed, so tune in as Audace and I scratch the surface of this topic.

This week RP is tapping into her inbox and discussing the gems that have been sent  by her loyal listeners.

This week I have the pleasure of sharing the mic with Hervey Derizaire, Founder of Temple Essentials LLC, a health and beauty based out of NYC. Tune in as Hervey shares with us his journey to entrepreneurship. The world of essential oils, skin care and healthcare products are much more complicated then I thought. It’s truly a science. After hearing Hervey’s interview, you will definitely think twice before questioning the price of natural products. They are worth every dime!

This week I am joined by Farah N. Louis, candidate for City Councilwoman of Brooklyn's 45th District. This race has been very interesting and there are currently 8 candidates vying for this one seat. Talk about a crowded platform! With the race being less than one week away, it is important for us to hear from the candidates to get a sense of who they are and why they are qualified to be the next Council man or woman of the 45th district. I have known Farah for a very long time and her resume speaks for itself. Tune in tonight as we she discusses her platform and why she is the best candidate for City Council of Brooklyn's 45th district.

#Whewchile the scandal! So I’m sure by now most have you have watched or have at least attempted to watch the Netflix series “When They See Us”. To say this series had me feeling all types of way is an understatement.⠀ This week I am joined by my former colleague and friend Paul Bromley, Esq. Paul and I are both former prosecutors and the film has definitely raised issues about our criminal justice system. Tune in as we share our thoughts on the series as well as discuss our views as former employees of the system.

This week I have the pleasure of sharing the mic with my boy Barn aka Barnabas. Barn is an amazing creative. He’s a very dope brother who is just trying to make an impact on his community through the outlets he knows best. ⠀ Tune in this week as we discuss his work as a visual storyteller, his efforts in creating community through his platform Whiskey Boys Entertainment and his upcoming event Baldwin and Friends!