It’s Sommer Time

Join us in this insightful interview with Byrd, the visionary creator behind MadeInTheDMV, a groundbreaking conference and platform fostering connections among creatives. Delve into Byrd's personal journey, as she opens up about her experience being adopted, growing up in the vibrant community of DC, and unveils untold stories from her life. Gain unique perspectives on creativity, community, and personal growth. Don't miss this exclusive conversation with Byrd, a trailblazer shaping the narrative for creatives in the DMV area

It’s Sommer Time x EZ Talks! Welcome to our very first cross over episode!

In this enlightening episode, @reginaldeward talks me through his journey of Christianity: why he’s a Christian, how is faith has wavered and what has always brought him back.

And I tell EZ about my spirituality journey, why I don’t call myself a Christian, how the Christian community has caused me church hurt and where my faith lies.

This was an opportunity for us to learn more about our experiences creating an open space and platform to talk, listen & create a more accepting environment.

In this conversation with actor and dean, Phylicia Rashad and artist, Amber Robles Gordon, moderator Sommer Hill starts with their experience as Howard students. She then leads the conversation through their experience as Black women in the arts, how their art impacts the community and how in turn, their art has impacted them as individuals. In this deep and poetic conversation, Phylicia and Amber open up about their greatest teachers in life, this profound journey and how creating art and the community that has come from it both fulfilled and carried them.

Join me on the second episode of It's Sommer Time as I sit down with Zaineb ZiZi Hassan, an esteemed yoga instructor specializing in yoga and mindfulness for athletes. We delve into her inspiring journey, exploring her unique perspective on cultural differences between America and her homeland, United Arab Emirates.

Throughout our conversation, ZiZi shares insights on maintaining relationships while balancing personal and professional boundaries, offering invaluable wisdom for individuals navigating similar challenges. Her expertise in yoga for athletes adds an exciting dimension to our discussion, shedding light on the intersection between physical wellness and cultural diversity.

This episode promises an enriching exploration of personal growth, cross-cultural experiences, and the art of setting boundaries for a harmonious life. Tune in to gain insights and join us on this enlightening journey of self-discovery and cultural understanding.

For the first episode, I had the honor to talk with Phil Lewis, who many of us follow as our source of news, including Wale. I talked with Phil because I want to emphasize the importance of being and staying informed.

Through this interview, Phil shares how he gets his news, how he became this entity of news (and can out-perform your favorite news station on socials 🤪) & what the future of journalism looks like.

In a time where media literacy is at an all time low, I introduce this conversation as a catalyst to becoming informed.

Read an article today. Stay informed.