Down To The White Meat

In this epsiode, we discuss the pandemic's impact over the last year. Join us as we discuss trends, behavioral impact of the pandemic, and our hope for the future. As always we get down to the white meat!

In this episode, we are joined by two-time Emmy nominated journalist Georgia Fort as we go behind the curtain to examine media's portrayal of Black people and stories in the media.  We will examine Georgia's crusade into making sure our stories get told in the right way.  It's time we change the narrative and it takes all of us. Now, let's get down to the white meat!

Guest info:Georgia Fort is a two-time Emmy nominated Media Producer and Television Correspondent who is changing the narrative through visual stories about race & culture that build equity. Her reporting has been published on CNN, ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS affiliates. Most recently she produced a short documentary “George Floyd: It Happened Here”, and co-directed and edited the award-winning documentary “Rondo: Beyond the Pavement” which is now available on Amazon Prime. The Minnesota native has over a decade of broadcast experience that spans from public radio government television to national commercial television broadcasting. Georgia graduated from the University of St. Thomas where she advocated for student parents and diversity inclusion. She has three daughters and is married to boxing gym owner and professional boxer, Cerresso Fort. 

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In this episode, we are joined by Frederick Pellum a former associate professor and financial expert.  The Black community has a significant wealth gap as compare to the majority in America, and as a community we know that there are several barriers as to why this is the case.  Tune in as we discuss barriers and how to move those barriers out of the way. This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss.  We want you to grab your notepad and listen up as Frederick provides us with some game changing advice on how we can level up financially. As always we get down to the white meat!

Guest info: Frederick J. Pellum III is a former Associate Professor of Digital Media. For 11 years, he taught at several universities such as The University of Miami, Elizabeth City State University and Alabama State University. While teaching in academia, he learned the fundamentals of building wealth. He quickly realized that the core of this information was not widely known within certain communities. He has taken the passion he has for teaching and community empowerment, and now serves as a registered Investment Advisor Representative. Frederick J. Pellum III, provides valuable education using accessible instruction for families to build and maintain generational wealth. You can contact him at [email protected]

References:  H. Long & A. Van Dam(2020) "The black-white ecomonic divide is as wide as it was in 1968" Washington Post ( 4, June) 

In this episode, we are discussing some hot topics right now.  Listen up as we discussed patterns in relationships, what possibly led to Ciara's drastic change from a Future to a Russell Wilson type, why folks are saying Lori Harvey is not "wifey material" and more.  As always we get down to the white meat!

In this week's episode, we discuss the facts surrounding Black history month and the black experience.  We were joined this week by Dr. Jo Von McCalester, PhD.  Together with Dr. McCalester we explored the significance of why Black history month is in February (We'll give you a hint, it ain't because its the shortest month!), as well as the significance of the HBCU experience, the importance of African American Venacular English, the connection of knowledge of self and how important this realization is for how you show up in the world. Whew! There is so much to unpack in this episode, now let's get down to the white meat!

Guest info: Dr. McCalister is a lecturer in the Political Science Department and Research Associate for the John and Eula Mae Cleveland Endowed Chair in the Afro American Studies Department at Howard University. A triple alum of Howard University, she received her BA in Political Science in 2005, A Master of Art of Teaching in 2009, and her PhD in Political Science in 2015. She also holds a Masters in African American and African Studies from with a concentration in Black Political Organization and Movement from Ohio State Univeristy. Currently, she's associate editor for A Life of The Mind, Essays in Honor of Andrew Billingsley, PhD, an edited volume honoring the contributions of sociologist and former Morgan State University president, Andrew Billingsley. 

In this episode, we were joined by licensed therapist, Montoyia McGowan LCSW, as we discuss feminine energy and power of that oh so controversial concept, "submission". As you listen to this juicy talk, think of what submission means to you.  We guarantee you'll walk away from this episode with insight unlike any you've ever experienced. So pull up a chair, pop in your air pods, or turn up the volume on your listening device and let's get down to the white meat!  

Guest info:

Montoyia McGowan LCSW, Owner and Mental Wellness Therapist of Stopping the Chase Counseling, has been doing part time private practice for over 4 years. She has been in the field of Social Work for almost 20 years. Her target audience is comprised of the working well, entrepreneurs, creatives and artists who struggle with Co-Dependency. She helps clients explore their desires for healthier emotional boundaries and support them while they learn to implement those boundaries. She calls these Bougie Boundaries! She walks with clients while they get comfortable with living in their authentic favor and while not feeling the need to apologize for being one of the ones that "made it."  

Follow her on instagram @stoppingthechasecounseling 

In this episode, we are bringing you some blarisms as we discuss our reactions on the events leading up to the inarguration.  Joining us is one of the creators of the Blarisms movement, Blair Dotten-Haley, an entrepreneur with a degree in political science from Howard University.  Come sit with us and listen as we process the storming of the capital, the influence of our former president, and what this means for the Black community as we move forward into this new administration. Think about how you were feeling when these events happen and how you are feeling now. How has it changed? What are you willing to do to make a change?  As always, let's get down to the white meat!

**This episode was recorded on 1/17/2021***

Welcome back to another season of Down To The White Meat!  This past year has been nothing short of challenging for many of us.  We wanted to start our season by diving into some much needed conversation around COVID-19.  This episode we were joined by the amazing Dr. Walter Scott Metcalfe, MD.  Dr. Scott is an American physician and business owner best known for his apperances on Bravo TV's Married to Medicine Series as well as guest expert on Headline News.  Dr. Scott will help us get clarity on ways our community can proactively address its health disparities, as well as debunking COVID-19 myths.  So sit back, relax, and listen while we get down to the white meat!

In this episode, we chat about navigating this dating world today.  Join us in this light hearted episode as we talk about our dating journey.  Now, lets get down to the white meat!

In this episode, we link up with actor J. Alphonse Nicholson to discuss his evolution. Listen up as he walks us through his early years to present day as the masterful story teller on the hit series P Valley on Starz network, the importance of having a strong support system and finally as we discuss black men and mental health.  As always we get down to the white meat!

Guest info: J. Alphonse Nicholson is an American born actor and percussionist, active father, and fiance' of Nafeesha Kausar.  He is best known for his roles in "P-Valley" on Starz as a series regular, " Just Mercy" a Warner brother's film, " Self Made: Inspired by the Life Of Madam CJ Walker" on Netflix, " Blue Bloods" on CBS, " Mr. Robot Season 2" on USA, " Shots Fired" on FOX, Marvels " Luke Cage" on Netflix, " Tales" on BET, " The Blacklist" on NBC, and " Chicago PD" on NBC.  You can follow J Alphonse on instagram @j_fonz.