December 26er Podcast

For the first time in over three years, Delisha takes on a podcast episode solo, discussing her own tried and true coping strategies after a year of difficult moments.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus disrupt their normal recording schedule to discuss overcoming last-minute obstacles to successfully host their third annual backpack giveaway, only to be directly impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida a few days later.

In Part 2 of this interview, Chief of Operations at NY Theological Seminary, Lenier Thomas discusses accepting an offer to transfer to Morgan State University, and seizing professional opportunities to diversify her skill set.

In Part 1 of this interview, Brand Strategist, Digital Marketer and New York Theological Seminary's Chief of Operations, Lenier Thomas discusses being reared by strong women, witnessing her parents' reconciliation, and facing the repercussions of one incident that would alter her college career.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss hitting a roadblock in their rebranding, getting comfortable with moving at their own pace, and preparing for their next back-to-school drive.

In Part 2 of this interview, cinematographer and filmmaker, Hans Charles discusses working with Ava DuVernay on the award-winning documentary, 13th, supporting diversity in Hollywood for roles behind the camera, and evolving as a parent to his two children.

In Part 1 of this interview, cinematographer, filmmaker and professor, Hans Charles discusses growing up in an insular Haitian family in Stamford, CT, taking an early interest in the arts, and viewing Black culture through a different lens while living in Atlanta and attending Morehouse College.

President and CEO of LeadersUp, Jeffery Wallace discusses turning a $1 million seed investment from Starbucks into employment opportunities for over 60,000 young people, growing social capital on his professional journey, and being committed to both financial prosperity and social entrepreneurship.

School psychologist Dr. Amber Willis discusses growing up in South Central Los Angeles, getting into college despite being labeled a "low performer" by teachers, taking a nontraditional route to obtain an advanced degree, and overcoming a personal setback that could have permanently altered her career.

Hair and Makeup Maven, Beauty Educator, and Content Creator, Tish Ferguson discusses letting her inner light shine at a young age, honing her beauty skills in college, leveraging social media to create opportunities early in her career, and diversifying her brand during the pandemic.