December 26er Podcast

In this episode, Delisha reflects on some of the most valuable lessons she’s carrying into her 40s.

Writer, Director, Filmmaker, Producer and Editor, Abdul Malik Abbott discusses obtaining his bachelor’s degree in film from New York’s School of Visual Arts, despite an initial rejection from the program, working on two Spike Lee Joints early in his career, directing music videos for the likes of Abbey Lincoln and Jay-Z, and leveraging all of his talents to maintain a longstanding career in the entertainment industry.

In Part 2 of this interview, Senior Director of Clinical Operations and Doctor of Public Health candidate, Keith Barnett discusses taking the next step in his academic journey, navigating unique challenges as a Black man in Corporate America, and demystifying common myths regarding COVID and the available vaccines.

In Part 1 of this interview, Senior Director of Clinical Operations and Doctor of Public Health candidate, Keith Barnett discusses becoming race and class conscious as a young athlete, working in such fields as education and consulting before discovering clinical trial management, and making the decision to pursue a doctorate after missing out on a lucrative career opportunity.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss closing out an eventful 2021, building momentum on individual goals, and maintaining boundaries in the new year.

Essence and USA Today bestselling author, Tracy Brown discusses growing up on Staten Island's North Shore, graduating high school on time despite becoming a teenage mother, getting multiple offers on her first book without an agent, and having her latest release selected as a Target Diverse Book Club Pick.

Entertainment attorney, Bejidé Davis discusses declining a full-time job offer to go straight to law school, starting her legal career in corporate finance despite having an early interest in entertainment law, making the switch to a boutique law firm, and helping students soar higher in their quest for excellence through her nonprofit work.

Senior digital producer and culture writer, Christina Santi discusses living with extended family while her mother attended college, finding safe space in the works of Black authors as a middle school student, choosing journalism over medicine, and advocating for equality and equity for Black people through her work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Executive, Aisha Thomas-Petit discusses spending her childhood on both coasts, making the pivot to Human Resources early in her career, setting boundaries while climbing the corporate ladder, and taking her seat at the table as a people strategist.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss the highs and lows of consistently podcasting for 200 episodes, new and upcoming December 26er content, and dream guests they'd like to land in the next year.