Learn more about the upcoming book launch "Forty Dollars & A Dream: Breaking Through The Bamboo Ceiling" By Laura Robertson

Prelaunch Registration: https://bit.ly/3tLnUBt

UPDATES on new podcast channel to give you a chance to host your own show! 

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THIS RISING STAR!!! We stand behind our younger generation - and celebrate the rising stars of the future!

Join us as we bring on a special guest student, Derel, from Steinmetz College Prep School. It has been a very difficult year for him as it has been for many of our children. Prior to Covid, Derel was set to go to Japan to further his education. He has always been a straight-A student and his mission has been to succeed in school so he can help his mother, sister, and the community. We invited Derel to the show so we can honor him and his accomplishments!

Join us in this discussion on anti-Asian hate groups that have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, blaming Asians for the corona virus.

The latest attack leaves eight dead at an Atlanta massage parlor, bringing more pain and fear of what Asian - Americans continue to endure. We will have an open discussion with Dr. Lennox Forrest, PHD, clinical psychologist, on what is going on inside the suspect's mind that is carrying out these vicious attacks.

We all bleed RED!!! Together, we can stop the violence.

****See Something - Say Something****

Join us for a special guest speaker, May Saengpraseuth Alirad, as we speak on a very important topic of mental health in the Asian and African American communities.

May has worked as a Social Worker in the Chicago Public School district, serving a majority of African American students, for the past fourteen years. As a Lao-American, May is well aware of the mental health issues that are prominent in the Lao community. Through her expertise, research, and personal experiences, she is the best person to share on this very sensitive topic.

Be sure to join us tonight as we tackle this topic and learn how we can work together to help our Asian and African American communities overcome the challenges of mental health.

BIO:

May Saengpraseuth Alirad is the Executive Director with the Lao-American Organization of Elgin, a nonprofit organization. In addition to being the executive director, she has been a school social worker with Chicago Public Schools for the past fourteen years. She resettled with her family in Elgin in 1989 from the country of Laos.

Growing up in Elgin, she graduated from Elgin High School and Elgin Community College (AA). She furthered her education at the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) with a BA in Psychology and then went on to receive her Masters in Social Worker from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

May is a community activist, community leader, philanthropist, business owner, and author. She wrote a book to empower fellow female survivors of sexual assault to find their voice and take control of their life. Her book will launch on Tuesday, April 27th, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the ebook will be free for three days. May wants to get this life-changing book out to as many people as possible.

Due to popular demand! We are bringing to you, our Egypt vacation tour guide, Maryam Tareq Khattab.

Maryam has been in the tourist business for about fifteen years and she was a part of delivering the dream trip of our lifetime! Join us LIVE to ask Maryam any questions about the ancient history of Egypt.

Join us for a fun episode where we will be sharing all about our amazing trip to Egypt during this crazy time. It was all an experience of a lifetime that EVERYONE should have on their bucket list!!!

www.blasiansoulpodcast.com

Blasian Soul Podcast aims to change the narrative in the Asian and African American communities by bringing to you community leaders and role models to inspire and educate. There are many leaders among us that make a difference each and every day in the communities that they serve! 

Please help me welcome our next guest speaker, Raymond L. Gant. Mr. Gant is a role model and community leader and author of "Leading Shadows", a dynamic speaker and motivator, he serves as a founder of The Office of Minority Student Affairs at Ferris State University, and VP of Communications & Marketing responsible for marketing & recruitment strategies 50 schools. We are excited to have him and learn from what he has to share! 

LIVE VIDEO REPLAYS CAN BE FOUND ON BLASIAN SOUL PODCAST FACEBOOK OR YOUTUBE. 

More info: www.blasiansoulpodcast.com 

BIO: 

Raymond Gant has worked in education for more than 30 years in a variety of capacities. He is the founder of the Office of Minority Student Affairs at Ferris State University. In this role, he established numerous scholarships; facilitated racial sensitivity training; developed a variety of campus-wide initiatives and activities while serving as the key voice and resource on education and diversity-related issues. Concurrent with that responsibility he was Assistant to The President of the University.  

In 2006 he accepted the position of Vice President of Communications and Marketing for a charter school management company based in East Lansing, Michigan. In this role, he was responsible for developing marketing and recruitment strategies for more than 50 schools. He served as Regional Vice President where he oversaw the entire operation of schools in the Mid-west region of the United States. In addition, he also held the position of elementary and middle school principal for a school located in south-west Michigan. 

Mr. Gant is the author of “Leading Shadows”, a book that details African American student experience at Ferris State University between 1905-2005. His most significant accomplishment is having raised 7 children, six of which have earned degrees. As a dynamic speaker and motivator, he is frequently sought out to train on topics of leadership, education, and diversity.

Blasian Soul Podcast aims to change the narrative for Asian and African American communities by bringing to you industry leaders that are making an impact. 

Join us for this Wednesday as we bring to you, Kenisha Dorsey, Master Level Social Worker who has been employed with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and an Adjunct Professor for Grand Valley State University. She gives back through community service through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and serves as President of the Greater Grand Rapids National Panhellenic Council.  

Watch LIVE REPLAYS ON BLASIAN SOUL PODCAST - FACEBOOK OR YOUTUBE 

Kenisha's BIO: 

Kenisha Dorsey is a Master Level Social Worker who has been employed with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for 23 years. In her current role, she directs and monitors the work of Child Welfare staff who are responsible for providing services for children and families with a focus placed on permanency. Kenisha also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Social Work  Department at Grand Valley State University. 

Educationally, Kenisha obtained a Bachelor of Social Work while attending Ferris State University and a Master of Social Work at Grand Valley State University.

When Kenisha isn’t working, she is volunteering with her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  She has been a member for almost 28 years.  Currently, she services as the 2nd Vice President. Community Service is a passion.  As President of the Greater Grand Rapids National Panhellenic Council, Kenisha truly believes in the saying, “We’re Stronger Together!”

Kenisha is the mother of two amazing children, Marlon II and Kaylece.  

As long as you stay Christ Centered and Family Focused, everything else will occur just as it should.”

SURVIVING THE PANDEMIC AS A TEACHER AND COMMUNITY LEADER 

Join us this Wednesday as we welcome our special guest speaker, Lisa Luangsomkham, VP/Board Member MEG, HS Teacher Joliet Central. 

Lisa and her family are refugee immigrants from Laos. Her go-getter spirit and heart to serve have led her to her teaching position for the past twenty years. She is an active part of the community on the VP Board Member of Multicultural Education Group (MEG). 

Lisa's bio:

Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration, August 2007 

Governors State University, University Park, Illinois             

Bachelor of Arts Degree in History/Secondary Education, May 2000 

University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois 

Joliet Central High School Social Teacher - Economics & A.P. U.S. Government and Politics

Head Badminton Head Coach 

Human Relations Club Co-Sponsor 

Rho Kappa Co-Sponsor

Model United Nations Sponsor 

Multicultural Education Group - Vice-President/Board Member

We are back to our regularly scheduled programming! 

Join us this Wednesday LIVE at 7PM Central Time Zone as we present our first guest speaker for the year ~ Nick Bosco. 

Nick Bosco is an Entrepreneur, Creative Director for Brand Development,  Award-winning screenwriter, Former Ford Model and Actor member of SAG-AFTRA for 23 years, actor, known for Law & Order (1990), The Sopranos (1999), and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004)

Bio: 

Founder of Bosco Design Group which has been trusted to help build well-known national brands such as Maxim Magazine, Bud Light, Coca Cola, Spike TV, Stuff Magazine, FHM Magazine, Teen Magazine, Nextel, Nascar, Best Buy, Electrolux Major Appliances, and many more.

Public Speaker. 

In 2018, Nick became a partner in StallMATE - and brought to market the first Door Lock that is also a Cell Phone Holder. For more information visit www.stallmate.info. 

In 2016, he founded VisComCoded Inc. which is a 501c3 non-profit. The mission of the organization is to empower underserved communities and entrepreneurs by teaching professional level Digital creation. Using Adobe Creative Suite, videography, photography, coding and more!  

Lucky Day Short Film. 

https://youtu.be/CZxmP3l9BIM

Written and directed by Nick Bosco

Winner of Short Film Competition

Nick has also been a working model and actor for over 20 years

Member of Screen Actors Guild and Aftra. Nick is a singer, dance choreographer, screenwriter, playwright, and photographer.   

Member of The National Network of Korean American Leaders.

A cohort of the Overseas Korean Foundation Leadership 11th Class. 

Alum of the Rutgers Business School's Entrepreneurs Pioneer Initiative an MBA training program.