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Day Ones Podcast episodes
- S02E09: Brodi Nicholas, One at a Time Part 1This week we sit down with Brodi Nicholas, Founder of One At A Time. We explore how his neighbor inspired him to help children fighting life threatening illnesses, the three year anniversary of the non-profit organization, and redefining wealth through this entire journey. Finally, Brodi invites us to a party for Super Emily, a child that was sponsored by One At A Time. This one is sure to warm your heart.Come back next time as we cover Super Emily's last dose of chemo!@brodinicholas@campaignoaat@storytellertone@justinandthehonorednone21 min
- S02E08: Quinton Lightbourne, CFP
This week on the Day Ones Podcast, we are joined by Quinton Lightbourne, Certified Financial Planner. We get the story of Quinton’s entry into the field, the role of a CFP, and how to spot a good investment. Then, we get into how those who may have acquired debt can begin to save for a retirement, how we can promote positive financial health in Black communities, and how to manage guilty pleasure spending. We close discussing the non-availability of financial resources in low income areas, discrimination in his field, and Day One shoutouts. If you're getting to the bag (or not) this is one for you.
@q.lightbourne
@storytellertone
@justinandthehonorednone
52 min - S02E07: Desiderata, Professional Wrestler
This week, Desiderata joins us (6:48) to take us along on her journey as a professional wrestler. We learn about her process of choosing a wrestling school and the pathways available for aspiring stars(19:00), how she developed her in ring style(26:30), and what makes an entertaining match(34:38). Next, she shares the inspiration behind her name(38:47), some wild stories from the road(42:27), and how she began her other career as an MMA fighter(53:18). To end the show, she lets us know who her dream opponent is(1:02:30) and gives some love to her Day Ones.
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@justinandthehonorednone
@storytellertone
1 hr 10 min - S02E06: Lili Avila, Unseen Heroes
This week on Day Ones we’re joined by Lili Avila(2:31), project and public relations manager at Unseen Heroes. On this episode, we learn a bit about how she got started on the path of community and event planning, including her history with social justice and how this translated into doing community work in China (10:30), and how she fell back in love with Sacramento after college and international work (13:26). From here, Lili shares with us more information about Unseen Heroes and their exciting relationship with the city of Sacramento, and what her role consists of with the company(19:36). To end, we talk the social justice climate in Sacramento(35:19), self-care(46:47), and The Bachelor(1:02:57).
Along the way we also talk about equity vs equality, Oxford commas, skin care, and a whole lot more!
@lilerrrzzz
@unseenheroes
@dayonespodcast
1 hr 16 min - S02E05: DeShuna Spencer, Founder of KweliTVThis week on the Day Ones Podcast, we begin by discussing Steven Spielberg’s crusade against streaming services, and why that mission is completely damaging. Then, we pull out a lost episode from the vaults for ya’ll where we sit down with DeShuna Spencer, creator of KweliTV, a video streaming service that celebrates movies, TV, children’s programming, and much, much more from the African Diaspora. She walks us through how KweliTV was founded and what the process of starting a streaming platform is like. Next, she shares with us the content from her childhood that may have inspired her. After that she tells us how the content is selected to be on KweliTV, what the future of her company is, and of course we end by spreading love to our guest’s Day Ones. All this and a whole lot more to digest!@kweliTVwww.kweli.tv@storytellertone@justinandthehonorednone58 min
- S02E02: The LA Teacher Strike/Ryan Almazan, EducatorAs you’re reading this, over 30,000 LAUSD teachers are set to strike in the country’s second largest school district. This week on the Day Ones Podcast, we begin by heading out on the scene and investigating the reasons they’re taking a stand. Then, we have elementary educator Ryan Almazan join us (9:18) and we dive into day one of his journey as a teacher. We talk about his teaching philosophy and how it was developed(17:30), “performance based teaching vs. relational teaching” (29:30) and times he bombed it as a teacher(30:50). Next, we discuss public schools “vs” charter schools (34:15), he shares his thoughts on what would improve education(44:12), and the impact he wants to have on the field(51:19). I definitely left a bunch out because it’s an episode packed with gems and content, so we hope you learn something new!@storytellertone@justinandthehonorednone58 min
- B-Sides: Session 2- 2018 Reflections
2018 is coming to an end, so we thought we’d reflect on the year as only the Day Ones Podcast can. We get into our biggest surprises and disappointments of the year(1:25). Then, we move into our favorite TV(24:37), music(34:19), and films(52:23) of the year. Of course along the way, we end up taking some entertaining detours. We wind down the episode by inviting some folks to witness the spirit of growth(55:47) and sharing our personal highlights and growth that we’ll be bringing with us into 2019(1:06:35). Happy New Year, be safe and have some Henny for us.
@storytellertone
@justinandthehonorednone
1 hr 15 min - S02E01: Season PremiereDay Ones Podcast is back with the season 2 premiere! We (@storytellertone & @justinandthehonorednone) begin the episode by previewing the growth that we have in store for season 2. Then, Antonio fills us in on all of the ways he’s been spending his time since the last season wrapped(8:57), including some acting roles and insight on releasing his latest short film. We then get into what Justin has been up to, which includes the process of working on his album and a looming teacher strike (21:24). We wrap up by summoning a certain spirit and inviting some folks to the function(36:10).@storytellertone@justinandthehonorednone41 min
- S01E19: The Outro(Season Finale)This week on the Day Ones Podcast, we celebrate our season finale *hits airhorn* We begin by discussing our summer lessons(2:00), which lead to us having conversations around Terrace House, natural hair care, broken theories, cognac, complicit racism, risk vs. investment, and more. Next, we reflect on the first season(23:33) of the podcast and share some outtakes from the archive. Then, we finally tell the story of our experience with "Grandma Death" and a persistent exotic dancer(32:35). To close out the season, we look to the future(48:00) and talk about what we'll be working on independently, what is in store for season 2 of the show, and give some love to the Day Ones Podcast Day Ones. A huge thank you to all our listeners for rockin with us this season. We'll be back and glowed up soon. Until then, hit us up @storytellertone @justinandthehonorednone and stay real.58 min
- S01E18: KenoThis week on Day Ones, we (Justin and the Honored None and Storyteller Tone) check in, and end up giving each other some fairly random Netflix suggestions. Keno joins(14:35) and he shares with us how he began his path as a hip hop artist in Salinas and a member of theZOO, forming the duo The Otherside(29:05) and experiencing 2nd Saturday(36:10). Next, we get the stories behind his Sleeping Giant(47:10) and For Those Who are Still Sleeping projects(53:55), we reflect on memorable tour stories(1:00:00), and dig deep about his writing process(1:05:35). To close, Keno tells us how he began as a visual artist and collecting comic books(1:12:25), drops some advice for artists(1:23:07) and gives his day one shoutouts(1:27:07).kjones.bandcamp.com@featuring_keno1 hr 31 min
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A gathering place for POC to share the stories, inspiration, and humanity that make us who we are.
Hosted by Storyteller Tone and Justin and the Honored None.