Fancy Face & Friends

Just before Thanksgiving, Aaron joined me to talk about his thoughts on the election results, Trump's tariff restrictions with Canada, Mexico, and China, as well as his controversial cabinet picks.

Including: Matt Gaetz, Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, Linda McMahon, Robert F Kennedy Jr., and Lee Zeldin.

Known in and out of New York as the Jazzy R&B Duo, Acute Inflections joins me to talk about how the met, fell in love, and through music found a deeper connection performing together.

Perpetually on the road they talk about a fond performance in Philly, performing What a Day a Difference Makes in with a reggae twist, "No Ordinary Love" by Sade being highly requested, surprising audiences with their version of Britney Spears "Toxic."

They even share their experiences performing in London over the summer and Mozambique earlier this year. With plenty of shows coming up, they talk about performing with purpose and sharing with audiences causes that they are passionate about.

For more information and how to book them or go to shows:

https://acuteinflections.com/

IG: @acuteinflections

From Türkiye to Vietnam, Anthony shares his journey teaching English abroad, the differences between countries, being part of the LGBTQ+ abroad, and his life lessons that brought him to his present life.

Zines artist, Tori Holder, talks to me about her Tumblr beginnings as well as drawing from the mundane everyday experience to create her zines.

She also talks about artists, relationships, and even a NYC trip that have inspired more of her art.

We have a lively discussion between artists as to the reasons for inserting oneself into their art.

To check out more of her work check out her website: https://www.toriholder.com/

Instagram: @thattorih

In my return podcast, I've invited back series guest Aaron to talk about the events that have led up to the Election race. We're days away and he talks about what he thought about Vice President Harris taking over for President Biden, the assassination attempt on Former President Trump, his VP pick JD Vance, the role that social media (and the media) play plus Black women and the Black vote.

On this episode I ask Bianca her take on recent headlines from the sky, the man who was masterbating next to a female passenger, the pilot who showed up to the cockpit drunk, unruly passengers with mask mandates, and the plane that crashed in China.

She also shares her own tales from the sky and offers a MAJOR don't for passengers with flight attendants.

Jara's back to discuss the Brooklyn shooter that shot at morning commuters on the N train, last week, after detonating smoke devices. Living in post 9/11 New York City, we discuss the trauma events like that can spark for New Yorkers.

As the mass shootings in the US continue to be a daily occurrence, we talk about sensible gun laws as well as the modern man and his perpetuation of violence in the #Metoo and Time's Up Era. Will things get better or worse for society, men, and gun violence?

Tiffany has created an activity book for all ages, titled Hues of Africa: Journey Between the Lines. With her extensive research and her personal travel stories, she's put together a book that educates her audience on all things Africa. Places, sights to see, culture, and more she showcases the many colors of Africa.

On this episode, she talks about her trips to Ghana and South Africa, what inspired her to create Hues of Africa, and the next activity book she's working on (about HBCUs).

Hues of Africa: Journey Between the Lines is available online at Target, Walmart, Barnes and Nobles and Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Hues-Africa-Coloring-Activity-Relaxtion/dp/1737001101

We may think it but we're not exactly in a post-pandemic world just yet. Adalia from Picky Girl Travels joins me in discussing the chaos in Hong Kong, her experiences with Covid19 in Mexico, my experiences in Thailand as well as the latest strain that has hit the UK.

Plus I pose the question, are governments using the pandemic and fear mongering or are they using accurate data to inform the general public?

Aaron's back to discuss Ukraine and Russia's Invasion.

We talk about Crimea, the brutal attacks against Ukraine, how they changed the laws for Putin to be president again, as well as what his motives are and his endgame.

We also discuss Nato, the US's role, sanctions, the potential of World War 3, and keeping an eye on the other big threat China.

With Africans fleeing Ukraine and seeking refuge in Poland, we chat about the racism that they've faced and we share our optimism for the end of the invasion.