December 26er Podcast

Actor and content creator, Miriam Morales discusses discovering her passion for performing at an early age, honing her craft at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, landing her big break on Orange Is the New Black, and diversifying her income beyond acting.

In part 2 of this interview, Senior Facilities Planner, Kedarious Colbert discusses moving to Washington DC without a job opportunity and later relocating to the West Coast, coping with grief and loss, and leveraging his professional expertise to create pathways for racial equality.

In part 1 of this interview, Senior Facilities Planner, Kedarious Colbert discusses becoming a serious student and making up for lost time as a high school senior, adding a second undergraduate major instead of graduating early, and receiving only one job offer after earning two Master's degrees on two separate continents.

Santa Barbara City College faculty member and co-founder of diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm Ally 2 Accomplice, Dr. Donte Newman discusses overcoming obstacles to obtain his education and launch his career.

Santa Barbara City College faculty member and co-founder of diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm Ally 2 Accomplice, Dr. Donte Newman discusses serving as an advocate for the Black community, overcoming barriers to opportunity in education and career, and looking ahead to the next presidential term.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss coping with loss, setting boundaries to maintain peace of mind in 2020, and offering support to others in crisis.

Chief Operating and Philanthropy Officer at Sips and Kicks, Pernell Brice discusses making the transition from government to lobbying, leaving law school after the first year to chart a new course, and making his mark as an executive at various nonprofits.

Author, Speaker, and Host of the Minority Trailblazer Podcast, Greg E. Hill discusses taking a break from college in his senior year after finding success as an entrepreneur, returning to school after ending up homeless and on the verge of financial ruin, and leaving Corporate America to build a multi-faceted business enterprise and empower youth and young adults.

Award-winning author and coach, Theresa Noye discusses navigating the daunting reality of nurturing a child with special needs, learning to live and love with authenticity and intention, and empowering other women to transform negative thoughts into achievable goals.

Author, speaker and entrepreneur, Lucinda Cross discusses discovering her entrepreneurial spirit while growing up in NY public housing, making a decision as a college student that resulted in a federal prison sentence, rebuilding her life upon release, and successfully running her leadership services company, Activate Worldwide.