December 26er Podcast

Art collector, Culture Creator and Archivist, Syreeta Gates discusses her commitment to preserving hip hop culture, driving innovation through strategic connections, and utilizing her archival work to support feature films and documentaries.

Delisha and Damarcus discuss their individual and collective focuses for the end of the year and why they don't buy into the "finish strong in Q4" culture perpetuated on social media.

Raul "Dutch" Wikkeling discusses forging his own path in the Bay Area, putting himself through Columbia University, and making the switch from private equity to startup strategist.

Partner at the Parkside Group, Paul Thomas discusses his journey from New York City Public Housing to working as a senior aide to several high-ranking elected officials, and how he's leveraged his experience to now develop and execute government relations efforts on behalf of his clients.

Senior Data Analyst at VaynerMedia and Founder of Savvy Excel, Demariano Hill discusses moving from one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in California to the suburbs of Sacramento, discovering his interest in government at Texas Southern University, and utilizing his analytical skills to transition from politics to the private sector.

Motivational speaker and Executive Director for Enrollment Management at York College of the City University of New York, La Toro Yates, Ph.D. discusses his personal and professional journey as the son of single mother, first-generation college student and Jersey City native.

Antonio Alston, Associate Director of Planning and Strategy at Wavemaker, discusses graduating from Penn State during the Great Recession and finding his footing in advertising after working in journalism and finance.

In this episode of Extraordinary Occurrences, Delisha and Damarcus discuss how they pulled off their first back to school bash and backpack giveaway, serving over 400 kids and counting.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams discusses the pivotal moment that led to his 22-year career in law enforcement, his subsequent service in the New York State Senate, and why he has his sights set on the 2021 New York City Mayoral Election.

Dancer, performer and founder of Black Girls Pole, Dalijah Franklin discusses moving to New York with her heart set on becoming a professional dancer, discovering a new passion which eventually became a career, and now traveling the world, teaching and inspiring women to embrace their bodies and express their individuality.