December 26er Podcast

Author, speaker, and coach, Fila Antwine, discusses how she found love despite her history of personal trauma, evolved into being a wife, and transitioned from a toxic work environment to full-time entrepreneurship.

Author, speaker, and coach, Fila Antwine, shares her personal story of overcoming patterns of dysfunctional habits and behaviors and touches on her work helping professional women create a life of healthy relationships.

Entrepreneur and innovator, Yves Darbouze, discusses his Brooklyn roots, the origin of his interest in tech, how he built multiple companies, including an award-winning interactive agency that worked with such well-known brands as Bad Boy, Sean John, Jay-Z, and Pepsi, and how his new endeavor, Queue NYC, will remove barriers to growth for content creators.

Carlos Barksdale, CEO of LUYA, discusses his journey from Memphis to Columbia University, his drive to achieve no matter what, and his current efforts to make consuming healthy, high-quality personal care products a common practice.

Tiffany "Traye" Moore, CEO of Soul Thru Sole, discusses building a dance company that encourages sisterhood, freedom and empowerment through movement, and navigating the ups, downs and rebranding along the way.

Ilbert J. Sanchez, menswear designer and co-founder of Garçon Couture, discusses making the career switch from graphic designer to fashion entrepreneur and the pivots he's had to make along the way.

Asha Griffith, tap dancer, hip-hop artist and "artrepreneur", discusses how she came to her decision to work as a creative full time, why she placed her music career on hold, and the importance of the arts, especially tap.

Melissa Castro, Director of Professional Development at Momentum Education, discusses being raised by a single father, her personal journey to reconciliation, and living her life according to the same principles that Momentum promotes.

Dr. Tyrell Connor, co-host of the Black and Highly Dangerous Podcast and assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at State University of New York – New Paltz, discusses how he landed in Academia after originally having his sights set on business, his ongoing community activism and how his podcast is working to bridge the gap between Academia and the people.

Jamila McGill, who co-founded Brooklyn Tea along with her partner, Ali, discusses their journey into the tea business, making the leap from online retail to brick and mortar, and educating the community along the way.