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Tanisha is the Allegheny County Community Organizer for the Abolitionist Law Center (ALC). She holds a B.A. in English writing and a minor in legal studies from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2022, Tanisha was named one of the Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40, and in 2023, she was the City Paper's Person of the Year for Activism. She was also the organizer for Pittsburgh's Black Lives Matter Organization. Give it Up Podcast host, Margo Hinton, sits down with Tanisha to discuss her role models, activism around incarceration, and the ALC's huge win in Harrisburg for those facing prison without parole. Be prepared to listen, learn, and then move toward your own activism.

1:15: Grandmothers

3:00: Cultural Inheritance

5:00: Give It Up Spotlight

8:00: Criminal Injustice Poem

12:00: Fighting for her Mom

16:00: A good lawyer

18:00: Fixing Cars

21:00: Miseducation/Bright Spot Educators

25:00: Writing as Therapy

28:00: Doing the Work/This is who I am

32:00: Same Crime/Different Time

36:15: Standing up to Power

40:00: Shout out to Dr. Q

43:00: A Judge with a Heart

46:00: PA Supreme Court Justice

52:00: New Warden Positive Change

55:00: We need more!

56:00: Hope: Organizing and Building Community

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Pennsylvania State House Representative Lindsay Powell joins Margo Hinton on the Give It Up Podcast for a conversation about service, education, and political will. Her story is one of thriving academically and using her brilliance to impact people as a public servant. Please listen with the entire family!

3:45. Give It Up Spotling: Lindsay Powell

7:15. How they crossed paths

8:40. Brooklyn in the House

9:19. Role Models: Shirley Chisolm and Grandmother Susan

13:30. The Posse Program (Scholars)

18:00. Coming to Pittsburgh through CMU

21:20. Meeting President and First Lady Obama

23:00. Innovate PGH

28:55. Fulbright Scholarship Recipient (Malaysia)

33:11. Pittsburgh's Problems (Unhoused)

40:15. Creative way to grow the economy

44:00. The Life of a State Representative

49:15. Taking Care of Myself

52:23. News on Pause

54:07. Election Season Vote Lindsay Powell

56:10. Engage at your tolerance level

58:12. Black Girl Magic

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Margo Hinton host of the Give It Up Podcast leads a live recording at Title 9. Title 9 is the new ALL women's sport's bar and restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA. Sherree Goldstein the owner and founder of Title 9 talks about opening the business and what it's meant to her and the community. Margo also interviews Kai Lotz a bartender at Title 9 and Chatham University Basketball Player. Dr. Emily Zink, a resident doctor and a Title 9 patron also joins this episode to talk about hoops in Indiana and Iowa. Jen Bruce and Dr. Karen Hall discuss Nepheesa Collier's press conference that put the WNBA Commissioner and Leadership on blast! Listen and enjoy this thoughtful, and entertaining episode of the Give It Up Podcast with Margo Hinton.

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2:05 - Best Thing I Heard Today with Sherree Goldstein

4:25 - How Title 9 Came to be

6:30 - Chorus or Basketball

9:30 - The Hurdles of Opening a Business

12:00 - Community Event Space

14:00 - Celebrating Women's Sports

14:30 - VOTE VOTE VOTE

16:00 - Dr. Emily and Kai (IOWA VS. INDIANA)

18:30 - Indiana Fever What had happened was...

22:00 - The Caitlin Clark Effect

25:00 - Candace Parker Shout Out

27:00 - Las Vegas Aces Leadership

29:00 - Constructive Criticism

30:30 - Dr. Karen Hall and Jennifer Bruce in the BUILDING

33:00 - WNBA "The REFS Suck" (NOT)

35:00 - A'JA Dominance

37:00 - PWBA FLASHBACK

39:00 - Pre-WNBA Basketball Stories

42:00 - A'Ja (work on your right)

45:00 - How does Caitlin fit back in with her team?

49:00 - Nephessa Collier BLOW UP THE LEAGUE

51:00 - Karen "Can't trust her"

55:00 - Lisa Leslie or Candace Parker (This or That)

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Give It Up Podcast host Margo Hinton shares the Microphone with long time friend and sport's enthusiast Dr. Karen Hall. Dr. Karen Hall is an author, coach, entrepreneur, and superstar athlete. Margo and Karen recorded a LIVE podcast episode at the Rival Sport's bar and restaurant in Pittsburgh's Fox Chapel area. Their featured guest was Mr. Jim "Coach" Hoy. He is the head coach of 412 Boxing and he ran Born to Run Basketball camps for over 30 years. Margo, Karen, and Jim engage in a informative, funny, and entertaining conversation about rivals, local female boxing sensations, and Pittsburgh basketball history. Rival General Manager Leo DiDonato also joins the conversation to talk about the restaurant and the vision for the future.

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DC Workforce Solutions Founder and CEO Dawnn Clisby joins Give It Up host Margo Hinton to tell her story of evolution. Dawnn talks abou her upbringing as the Pastor's daughter, overcoming loss, raising her children, and thriving in corporate spaces. Her career has featured high level positions at Johnson and Johnson and PNC Bank. Dawnn's journey is one of remarkable strength and resolve. She also provides tools for marketing yourself and landing your dream job in today's competitive workforce. Dawnn even sings in this episode full of laughter, joy, and gratitude for the life she lives.

2:00 - Give It Up Spotlight on Dawnn Clisby

4:00 - Best Thing Dawnn Heard Today "Unbought and Unbothered"

6:30 - Upbringing in Beltzhoover

9:00 - Favorite Song at Church "Clap your hands everybody"

10:00 - Dawnn Sings

13:00 - They Not Like Us

15:00 - Suffering Loss and Giving Birth

18:30 - Dealing with Loss

21:00 - A Positive Mind

24:00 - Dawn's children

28:00 - Basketball and Winchester

31:00 - Duquesne Connection

34:00 - Building Community at Duquesne

39:00 - As One

41:30 - Together in Differences United in Purpose

43:30 - Developing Your Skill set

46:00 - Creating Culture in the workplace

48:30 - What Dawnn looks for in candidates?

51:00 - Dawnn can you help?

53:00 - Coaching and Tips

55:00 - Give It Up Dawnn

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In this episode of the Give It Up Podcast, Margo Hinton sits down with educator, consultant, and sports entrepreneur Monique A.J. Smith, host of A Chat in the Garden Podcast and Hampton University sport's management professor with over 30 years in athletics administration. Margo and Monique discuss her career evolution from internship, to public relations, to Sports Information Director, to NCAA Consultant, to Athletic Administration entrepreneur. Monique shares her insights on branding, leadership, and entrepreneurship in sports, and how she built a thriving platform that amplifies the voices of African American women athletic administrators. This conversation is rich in storytelling and strategy for personal success, as well as, building your brand.

1:45 - Introduction

5:00 - Best Thing I Heard Today

7:15 - I never thought about that

10:00 - Practice is Over

12:30 - Where can I get a Hot Air Balloon?

14:00 - First Female Full-Time Sports Information Director

16:45 - Janet A. Lee (First CIAA Woman AD)

21:00 - Compliance Director

24:00 - Time to Move On (Roots hitting my Pot)

27:00 - NCAA Leadership Consultant

30:00 - Create a Need

32:00 - Promoting Other People

35:00 - Consultant Work and Entrepreneur Transition

38:00 - What Have I done Well/People need it

40:00 - Bought the Land

44:00 - Identifying Burnout

46:00 - You're never gonna leave you

49:00 - Using Therapy Tools

52:00 - EB Henderson Stay Tuned!

54:00 - Be in Motion

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Bellevue Elementary principal Qualisha Zyhier is back on the Give It Up Podcast to continue the conversation on Educational Leadership with Margo Hinton. Principal Zyhier's name means "Princess of Equality" and she shares how her new school is prepared to grow equal voice for and opportunities for students that are far too often marginalized. Qualisha shares insights on empowering students, and modeling authenticity. Be prepared to listen, take notes, and enjoy this meaningful conversation on education and life.

3:30 - Found my Tribe

5:20 - Best Thing That I Heard Today

9:00 - Remembering Coach L

12:40 - What sustains you on your worst days?

14:30 - Empowering Teachers

16:30 - Quality Lesson Planning (Culturally Relevant)

19:45 - Hanging on to Greatness

23:00 - 10 Different Languages

26:00 - Hoop Nation (Scholarships)

33:00 - Moving On; Overcoming Fear

36:00 - Jumping into your Jeans

39:30 - Impacting Generations

42:45 - Love Train

44:45 - Community/Parent Engagement

47:00 - Parent Passion and Advocacy

49:30 - Disrupting Inequity in Gifted Identification

53:00 - Self-Love and Taking Care of Yourself

55:15 - Word to the Children "You are Brilliant!"

57:45 - Turning the Tables

59:00 - Give It Up Moment

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Play #1: Lead with authenticity. Qualisha reminded us that showing up as your whole self is not just powerful, it's necessary.

Play #2: Protect your energy. She showed us how setting boundaries keeps you grounded and able to serve others without losing yourself.

Play #3: Community is the real win. Whether it's teammates, colleagues, or family; success comes when you build and pour into your circle and your circle pours into you.

Qualisha Zyhier is a passionae, powerhouse advocate for children whose leadership blends vision, heart, and unshakable belief in every student's brilliance. Give It Up Podcast host Margo Hinton sits down with the recently named Administrator of the year by the Shyne Awards Foundation to discuss her upbringing, leadership style, and unwavering support for children. They also discuss practical ways to inspire and bring out the best in every child. Zyhier's deep commitment to culturally rich, inclusive education and a gift for inspiring both staff and students will leave you wanting to hear even more. She represents the very best in educational leadership by lifting communities and unlocking the full-potential of every child she serves. Qualisha Zyhier is on the cutting edge of educational transformation.

2:50 - Give It Up Spotlight

5:23 - Relocating from NYC to PGH

6:35 - Central Connecticut State University Baller

8:10 - Her children 18-21-22

12:00 - Building a Winning Team

13:00 - Mind Your Business

16:15 - Speak Up

19:00 - Role Model/Virginia Experience

22:00 - Authenticity

25:00 - No Rooms Where I am Not Wanted

28:30 - Herb T (Connect before you Correct)

29:00 - Maslow Before Bloom

31:30 - Love in the Classroom

34:00 - Modeling Uplifting Marginalized Populations

35:40 - "Children will be the mirror of what you poured into them"

38:00 - Opportunities for students to Shyne and help others

40:30 - Equity during the Pandemic

44:50 - Being Innovative to Spark that Joy

45:45 - High Energy/Team Player

50:00 - Missed Beyonce

51:00 - Shyne Awards Adminstrator of the Year

55:00 - Good Trouble

57:45 - Be Bold and Unapologetic

On this episode of the Give It Up Podcast, Margo sits down with Dr. Christine Herring, the author of the Mind Jukebox and co-founder of Herring Seminars and Consulting. They explore how the thoughts we play on repeat shape our lives, leadership, and self-worth. From the corporate boardroom to personal breakthroughs, Dr. Herring shares powerful insights on how to silence mental noice and choose thoughts that elevate, inspire, and empower. We dig into: How the Mind Jukebox playlist can help you recognize and reprogram negative thinking; What it takes to thrive as a Black woman educational leader; how leaders can shift workplace culture by shifting mindsets. Dr. Herring's personal journey of transformation and why your "mental playlist" matters is also discussed. This is a bold, soulful, and practical conversation that will leave you thinking differenly about the stories you tell yourself and how to give up what no longer serves you. Please visit www.herringseminars.com for more information.

3:55 - Give It Up Spotlight

6:23 - Poem: The Black Woman

7:50 - Not who I thought I would be

9:30 - Other people's opinion

11:34 - "Now I had these girls"

12:11 - "My why became my children"

14:45 - Music changes our vibration

18:35 - An educator at the core

20:24 - What's going on?

22:10 - "We're all leaders"

24:10 - Be Brave

26:00 - The other Dr. Herring (Chuck)

30:07 - Handprints and Footprints

35:57 - Calling People In

37:30 - Level setting language

40:20 - The Four Agreements

43:50 - Music and Mantras to maintain identity

45:30 - Staying in the Lab too long

49:00 - Multi-generations in the work force

53:35 - The reward for authenticity

54:30 - Mind Jukebox Trilogy

55:00 - Women's Wellness Retreat (October 14-17)

57:00 - Give It Up for Family

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The new season of the Give It Up Podcast kicks off with husband and wife Reverend Kay Brown and Dr. Ron Brown. Kay envisioned a faith-based youth ministry dedicated to uplifting and equipping young people across western Pennsylvania and J.A.M. (Jesus Annoints Me) was born in 2001. J.A.M. engages over 1,100 youth annually through dynamic worship, leadership, arts ministries, and educational support. Give It Up Podcast hosts Margo Hinton discusses the origin, mission, and future of J.A.M. with the Browns. The back to school J.A.M. will take place on Friday August 15th at the Central Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They will also be hosting a Male Empowerment Forum on Saturday, August 16th. For more details, please visit www.jam-fest.org.

4:45 - Give It Up Spotlight J.A.M. (Jesus Annoints Me)

6:55 - How they met?

10:00 - Who inspires you?

15:15 - The orgins of J.A.M.

19:00 - Kay leading desegregation at Woodland Hills

22:30 - The sports Connector

24:30 - Being transparent with the youth

28:30 - Participation as a youth in ministry and sports

34:00 - What J.A.M. means to me

36:00 - Devaunte Butler Featured Speaker

43:00 - Male Empowerment Forum

51:00 - Visit www.jam-fest.com register and donate

53:00 - Partner Organizations

56:30 - Future Growth of J.A.M.

59:00 - What do you know for sure?