We are joined by local author/poet Asha Watson aka Purple Reign as we discuss her work and the importance giving children an outlet of expression through the mentorship programs Shop Talk & Beauty Time

Asha can be reached on all social media platforms as Asha J Watson

website: www.ashawatson.com

Beauty Time : @beautytimeorg

Shop Talk: www.realshoptalk.org

In honor of National Poetry Month, we discuss some of our favorite poems and the need for artistic expression as a form of self care

Join us along with special guest Da'Shaun Joseph as we discuss breaking barriers, and changing the narrative, making S.T.E.A.M more accessible for underrepresented minorities.

Book - The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

STEAM Resources

1. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

a. nsbe.org

b. SEEK Camp : https://www.nsbe.org/seek.aspx

2. Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

a. https://swe.org/

b. Youth Programs: https://swe.org/k-12-outreach/youth-programs/

3. IT Senior Management Forum (ITSMF)

a. https://itsmfonline.org/about-itsmf/

b. Academy Cohorts

i. Emerge (Women): https://itsmfonline.org/programs-development/emerge-

academy/

ii. Management Academy: https://itsmfonline.org/programs-

development/management-academy/

iii. Executive Academy: https://itsmfonline.org/programs-development/executive-

academy/

c. Youth Scholarships: https://itsmfonline.org/programs-development/scholarship/

4. USA Science Festival: New Date is TBD

a. https://usasciencefestival.org/

5. Apple Camp ( Ages 8-12)

a. https://www.apple.com/today/camp/

b. For older students and adults, check your local Apple Store for workshops and classes

offered through the year.

6. Microsoft Camp

a. https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/tag/microsoft-store-summer-camp/

b. For older students and adults, check your local Microsoft Store for workshops and

classes offered through the year.

7. Virginia Council Scholarship Essay Contest

a. https://www.women.virginia.gov/stem-essay-contest/

8. Girls In Technology Program

a. https://www.womenintechnology.org/git-mentor-protege-program

9. Girls Inc.

a. https://www.girlsinspiredinc.org/

10. Pearls Empowerment

a. https://pearlsempowerment.org/

Life as we know it has been changed drastically since the spread of COVID-19. What do we do living in this new normal? Join us as we discuss having faith in uncertain times. 

Join us as we kick of Women's History Month by reviewing the Netflix documentary She Did That

Live from Phildelphia, special guests Bishop J. Bernard Moore and  Rev. Tamieka N. Gerow join us as we discuss purpose, timing, and some keys to maximize our time while living

Special guest Bishop J. Bernard Moore joins us to talk about love, relationships and Valentine's Day!

Reflecting on the life and untimely death of Kobe Bryant, grief and loss, black history month,  and our motivation to create a legacy for the generations to come.

To donate to the Mamba Sport Academy or the fund for the other families affected by this tragedy please visit

www.mambaonthree.org

www.mambasportsfoundation.org