Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a podcast as well as how to start your own podcast? You will receive secret techniques that I used to create my podcast.

I will discuss what I have learned from the beginning as a podcast host and as well what accomplishments the podcast has achieved.

I will give you guidance to encourage you to start a podcast and how to stay focused on your podcast journal.

The podcast Consulting Between Friends will have a one-year anniversary on May 4, 2022. This is the anniversary episode for the podcast. The topic is podcast insight for future podcasters.

What's Going On In The News

Traveling without a mask

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-rules-mask-mandate-transport-unlawful-overturning-biden-effort-2022-04-18/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/19/business/mask-mandate-travel-transit.html

Elon Musk

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/04/21/elon-musk-twitter-funding/

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/04/14/business/elon-musk-twitter

https://apnews.com/article/business-media-social-elon-musk-1aa6c720f5a8ba834985eaa965fa4b84

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

Remember to support black business owners and always reach beyond any of your goals in life.

CBF (Consulting Between Friends)

Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

References

Buzzsprout Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/c/Buzzsprout/featured

Mike Russell Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYEiWHoP2IHHgjOapTAYMQw

Special guest

Sharlanda Smith-Lazard

Content distributor: Myproducer Podcasts

https://www.myproducer.biz/

When someone wants something major in life it requires motivation and determination to achieve their goals. This way of thinking can create so many possibilities. Before someone gets to this place they have to believe in themselves to accomplish their goal.

In this episode, I focus on the importance of determination and motivation. Start with what steps to take to make it possible. The topic is Motivation and Determination: Possibilities To Achieve A Goal.

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

Remember to support black business owners and remember you are the only one who has the power to change your life.

What's Going On In The News

Ketanji Brown Jackson on the Supreme Court

https://www.whitehouse.gov/kbj/

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/04/07/us/ketanji-brown-jackson-vote-scotus

https://apnews.com/article/ketanji-brown-jackson-us-supreme-court-united-states-race-and-ethnicity-a3d76f3c3823df59eb949b995ca5de6d

Tiger Woods

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/10/sports/golf/tiger-woods-masters-sunday.html

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/33713623/what-learned-tiger-woods-schedule-body-game-2022-masters

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

CBF (Consulting Between Friends)

Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

References

verywellmind.com

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-determination-theory-2795387

lifehack.org

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/8-steps-to-continuous-self-motivation.html

Content distributor: Myproducer.biz

https://www.myproducer.biz/

Springtime is here and summer is right around the corner. The weather is changing from cold to hot which means everyone wants to be outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. One way to enjoy the beautiful weather is going to festivals. Yes, it is Festival time now, where people get to enjoy great music and delicious food. Also, it’s a way to spend time with family or friends to create memories for a lifetime. Louisiana is known to be the Festival Capital of America. In Louisiana, there are 400 festivals that people can enjoy throughout the year. Starting with Spring, Summer, and Fall which means there is a festival for anyone who enjoys something different. In this episode, I will focus on festivals that I attended and enjoyed, that I know you would like to check out.

The topic is Festivals: something to experience.

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

Remember to support black business owners and enjoy the rich culture around you.

What's Going On In The News

Tornado devastation

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/least-1-dead-texas-storms-dangerous-weather-forecast-south-rcna21052

https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather/severe-weather/tornado-new-orleans-2nd-strongest-record/289-aadfb5ae-1d8e-4cc5-b8c5-cd6310bf48b6

The Final Four

https://www.finalfournola.com/

The Don’t Say Gay Bill

https://tulanehullabaloo.com/59740/news/louisiana-state-legislator-introduces-dont-say-gay-bill/

https://www.newsweek.com/louisiana-dont-say-gay-bill-outrage-1690268

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/us/what-does-dont-say-gay-actually-say.html

https://www.nola.com/news/education/article_5ca7b766-ac57-11ec-8b4e-47379c128179.html

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

CBF (Consulting Between Friends)

Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

Resources

George Wein Pioneer of Music Festivals

Information from:

downbeat.com

https://downbeat.com/news/detail/in-memoriam-george-wein-1925-2021

rollingstone.com

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/george-wein-obituary-1225450/

npr.org

https://www.npr.org/2015/10/01/444784781/weins-world-george-wein-at-90?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

https://www.npr.org/2021/09/17/1037872569/fresh-air-remembers-george-wein-founder-of-the-newport-jazz-festival

Festival Information

French Quarter Festival

https://frenchquarterfest.org/

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

https://www.nojazzfest.com/

Essence Music Festival

https://www.essence.com/essence-festival-2022/

neworleans.com

https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/festivals/

festivalnet.com

https://festivalnet.com/Louisiana-music-festivals

louisiana-destinations.com

https://www.louisiana-destinations.com/louisiana-festivals-events-2022.htm

Special Guest:

Rachelle Gooden Joseph

Content distributor: Myproducer.biz

https://www.myproducer.biz/

The Redistricting process is going on now in the United States. In each state the congress and senate are working vigorously on redrawing district lines. Everyone is requesting fair maps of representation for the population in all states. This will give everyone an equal opportunity. Here is the surprise, in some states the redistricting process is not fair to all groups of people. There are several organizations and groups working to protect people's rights. Black Voters Matter is fighting for people's rights for representation of redistricting. I will be interviewing the Louisiana State Organizing Manager Omari Ho-Sang for Black Voters Matter Fund.

Redistricting will affect young people as well. There are different youth groups working to inform the next generation of voters. One of the organizations which I will be interviewing is The People's Promise Youth Division. The topic is Redistricting the fight for fair maps in all states.

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

Remember to support black business owners and always know you have a voice to make change in the world.

What's Going On In The News

Gas prices

https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/03/08/high-gas-prices-oil-russia/

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22949683/russia-ukraine-gas-prices-oil-inflation-stock-market

https://www.today.com/video/a-look-at-the-ripple-effect-of-record-breaking-energy-prices-134933573947

Companies stopping their businesses in Russia

https://www.nytimes.com/article/russia-invasion-companies.html

A governor who vetoed congressional redistricting maps

https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/3585

https://apnews.com/article/voting-rights-race-and-ethnicity-legislature-john-bel-edwards-census-2020-62c0fa4fa7e73ef34be5f8a10f8a4c6a

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

CBF (Consulting Between Friends) 

Thanks to everyone for making this possible. 

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

Special Guest:

Omari Ho-Sang

Louisiana State Organizing Manager for

Black Voters Matter Fund

[email protected] 

https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/

Kingson Wills

The People’s Promise Youth Division Founder

& Co-Chair 

https://www.thepeoplespromiseyouth.org/

Instagram: @peoplespromiseyouth

Ma'Kaylah Turner

Chief Operations Officer

The People's Promise Youth Division 

https://www.thepeoplespromiseyouth.org/

Instagram: @peoplespromiseyouth

Content distributor: Myproducer.biz 

https://www.myproducer.biz/

The podcast Consulting Between Friends has some exciting news to share. The podcast will return for season 2 very soon. That's right with your continued support of the podcast there will be another season very soon. As your host I will continue to have interesting topics for the podcast. On May 4th, 2022 the podcast Consulting Between Friends will be celebrating its one year anniversary.

Now it’s time to celebrate this milestone for the podcast.

If any listeners want to show their love for the podcast on this celebration.

Share your feedback by email, Instagram, or on the Discord and I will share your response. Thank you for your continued support.

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

CBF (Consulting Between Friends)

Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

Content distributor: Myproducer.biz

https://www.myproducer.biz/

Mardi Gras is very popular in New Orleans and many people come from across the world to enjoy what Mardi Gras has to offer. Mardi Gras offers fun for the whole family. With extravagant float designs that travel down parade routes. Along with music that has your feet moving to a different beat in New Orleans. Hear phasers like Throw me something Mister from the crowds and your hands are in the air. With costumes that go with the theme of the float.

There are different traditions around Mardi Gras that some people don't know, like the King Cake. Also what it takes to have the most spec​tac​u​lar experience in the world, that only New Orleans can offer.

Resources:

Books that are being banned in schools

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/30/books/book-ban-us-schools.html

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

Mardi Gras Music playlist

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6d2EYPLhLjX4YtsGAMMXi6?si=f6b2b839c2834cb4

CBF (Consulting Between Friends)

Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

References

The Gambit

https://www.nola.com/gambit/food_drink/article_c4bd0bb6-68e2-11ec-816d-6b3b5f8daba4.html

Mardi Gras New Orleans.com

https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/

Krewe of House Floats.org

https://www.kreweofhousefloats.org/

History.com

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mardi-gras

Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide

https://www.mardigrasguide.com/history/

Special Guest:

Alex Holmes

Known as (Flowerboy_a)

Luxury Floral Designer Concept

Founder of Centerpiece LLC

https://www.thecenterpiecefloral.com/

Julius Payton

Cassandra Miller

Christopher Crook

Content distributor: Power 77 Radio

The last episode was about redistricting and how it is important to know about it. I also mentioned what is coming up next since this is a continuation of the topic. As mentioned the next big part is Gerrymandering, I will discuss where the word comes from and explain what it is. As well as different organizations who are working hard to protect people's voting rights. To bring everything together for understanding, I will be interviewing a Louisiana State Representative by the name of Kyle Green Jr of District 83. On questions regarding redistricting and Gerrymandering. The topic is 

How Redistricting Affects The Population In A State - Part 2

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

Remember to support black business owners and continue to educate yourself on the election process in your state.

What's Going On In The News. 

COVID at-home testing kits

https://www.covidtests.gov/ 

Gary Chambers

https://youtu.be/Qj_FD25oREY

https://chambersforlouisiana.com/

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

CBF (Consulting Between Friends) 

Thanks to everyone for making this possible. 

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

References

Brennan Center For Justice

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/gerrymandering-explained

The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/11/07/us/politics/redistricting-maps-explained.html

Special Guest:

Kyle Green Jr

State Representative of Louisiana of District 83

https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=83

Content distributor: Power 77 Radio

Happy New Year!

In today's episode, we discuss redistricting in politics. What is redistricting? How does it work? And how does it affect virtually everyone?

Redistricting affects everyone more than they think, for instance where they live, where they vote, and schools for children. We will break down what redistricting is and how it is important to be informed about the process of redistricting.

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

Remember to support black business owners and speak up for your rights towards elections.

CBF (Consulting Between Friends)

Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

References

The U.S. Census Bureau

https://www.census.gov/en.html

National Conference Of State Legislatures (NCSL)

https://www.ncsl.org/

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

https://www.aclu.org/

Brennan Center For Justice

https://www.brennancenter.org/

The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/11/07/us/politics/redistricting-maps-explained.html

LDF -Defend Educate Empower

https://voting.naacpldf.org/census-and-redistricting/redistricting/redistricting-in-louisiana/

Content distributor: Power 77 Radio

The year 2021 is coming to a close, but before we can say Happy New Year to 2022 we have to take a look back on 2021. The year 2021 at the beginning had us wondering what the year will be. This was on everyone's mind because we were still dealing with the pandemic. The good news is the creation of the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of 2020, the COVID-19 vaccines made it possible for us to move forward in our life in 2021. Also in the year 2021, there were more inventions in science and technology. In the year 2021, there were a lot of accomplishments, tragedies, and powerful awareness of different issues we all face. There is more to go over about the year 2021.

I will highlight the different events in the following. Starting with the January 6 Insurrection, The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing, COVID-19 Booster Shots, Vaccination Identification, Courtroom trials of the year, Sports achievements, Space Missions, and last the people we lost in 2021.

The topic is 2021 year in review,

The highlights of the year that changed our future.

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

remember to support black business owners and enjoy spending time with your family during the Christmas season.

CBF (Consulting Between Friends) 

Thanks to everyone for making this possible. 

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

References

Celebration In The Oaks

https://celebrationintheoaks.com/

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel

https://www.therooseveltneworleans.com/holiday-specials-and-packages/lobby-lighting.html

Natchitoches Christmas Festival Of Lights

https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/

Content distributor: Power 77 Radio

The Christmas season offers a lot of opportunities to celebrate the Christmas season with your family and friends. In your city you will find Christmas events, attractions that you and your family can enjoy to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. From lights displays of Christmas decorations, festivals, and parades these are just a few ways you and your family can enjoy the Christmas season.

This will be part 2 of episode 16.

The topic is The memories that we all treasure during the holiday days. Part 2.

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

remember to support black business owners and enjoy spending time with your family during the Christmas season.

CBF (Consulting Between Friends) 

Thanks to everyone for making this possible. 

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

References

Celebration In The Oaks

https://celebrationintheoaks.com/

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel

https://www.therooseveltneworleans.com/holiday-specials-and-packages/lobby-lighting.html

Natchitoches Christmas Festival Of Lights

https://www.natchitocheschristmas.com/

Content distributor: Power 77 Radio