December 26er Podcast

Attorney, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network, Felix Chevalier discusses building his law practice from the ground up, pivoting from a perceived loss to a major career opportunity, and raising $1.4 million for UCN's initial syndicated investment.

Storyteller, award-winning filmmaker, and director of the record-breaking biopic, "The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel," Christine Swanson discusses how her Detroit upbringing and cultural influences manifest in her work, how taking time off to raise her children impacted her career, and why she strives for excellence even in the face of mediocrity.

Host, Delisha and Producer, Damarcus discuss recent headlines regarding COVID-19, how they've been keeping themselves sane and entertained during quarantine, and how 26ers can effectively navigate this time of uncertainty.

Veteran journalist, Jerry L. Barrow discusses getting his start by taking unpaid writing assignments while working as a teacher, building his full-time writing and editing career at such outlets as The Source, Scratch, Interactive One and BET Digital, and preparing for his next chapter in the midst of economic uncertainty.

DJ DiBiase AKA "the Million Dollar DJ" discusses honing his skills at a young age, growing his career from college parties to large festivals and international tours, and expanding his brand beyond music.

Independent documentary filmmaker, writer, producer and Executive Director of the Coleman Alexander Young II Educational Foundation, Curtis Scoon, discusses spending his formative years in Hollis, Queens, breaking into media and entertainment, and channeling his personal and professional experiences to empower youth.

Medicine and tech enthusiast, Jerrick Warren discusses getting a second chance at medical school, suffering unimaginable loss while pursuing his M.D., and pivoting to an engineering career in blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss how they're handling the pandemic, why they're glad they followed their gut, and their plans for continuing the show while the country is on lockdown.

Doctor of Physical Therapy and Photographer, Jey.Ahr discusses acing his PT school interview after arriving 30 minutes late, making a strategic decision to start his career outside of a metropolitan area, and carving his own lane in what he calls a Black Renaissance for creatives.

Owner of Yellow Block Bed and Breakfast, Gordon Jackson discusses serving as the driving force behind the success of a premier short-stay brownstone in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, growing its popularity through a feature on Netflix, and developing his second property in Washington, D.C.