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Though I missed the opportunity to participate in Red Bull Amaphiko when it came to Baltimore, I did get the opportunity to interview one of its 2017 fellow, Dominic Nell (aka Farmer Nell). Other fellows of the program include past guests C Harvey and Walker tha Urban Farmer. Farmer Nell has his feet planted in...

Though I missed the opportunity to participate in Red Bull Amaphiko when it came to Baltimore, I did get the opportunity to interview one of its 2017 fellow, Dominic Nell (aka Farmer Nell). Other fellows of the program include past guests C Harvey and Walker tha Urban Farmer. Farmer Nell has his feet planted in two worlds. The first is the world of photography and videography, which is his bread and butter. That hustle and a joke he made while on the job for a client allowed him to step into the world of urban agriculture and found City Weeds. Listen as Nell explains how he got started with City Weeds, how he uses his day job to push his passion project forward, and what he wants the urban youth to take away from his social programs. Follow Dominic on Instagram, @nellaware.

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Darren’s path to I Am Mentality and following his personal legend was a long, windy road. Darren grew up crack infested 1980s Baltimore City, and even moving out to the county didn’t give Darren peace. Darren knew of his father growing up, and it wasn’t until later in life did he develop a solid relationship...

Darren's path to I Am Mentality and following his personal legend was a long, windy road. Darren grew up crack infested 1980s Baltimore City, and even moving out to the county didn't give Darren peace. Darren knew of his father growing up, and it wasn't until later in life did he develop a solid relationship with him. Listen as Darren talks about his struggle with religion, starting I Am Mentality, and why he wants to give today's children the tools for success he didn't have growing up.Music:Letmeknowyouanatole - Good NightPC_III - Exit Exit Ryan Little - Falling Down

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Youtube has taught me a lot about makeup. Baking, contouring, highlighting…it’s amazing to see what people can do with it. Social media has become an incubator for the multi-billion dollar industry, giving amateurs the chance to have their artwork on the same platforms as the pros. Amidst the beauty blenders and Urban Decay, my guest...

Youtube has taught me a lot about makeup. Baking, contouring, highlighting...it's amazing to see what people can do with it. Social media has become an incubator for the multi-billion dollar industry, giving amateurs the chance to have their artwork on the same platforms as the pros. Amidst the beauty blenders and Urban Decay, my guest Erin Baynham thinks we may be going a tiny bit overboard. Erin's the host of the Scandalous Beauty podcast, where she interviews world-renowned makeup artists and skincare professionals. Listen as we talk about makeup as a rite of passage for young girls, why Erin and a well-respected MuA think we're in the dark ages of makeup, and social media advice from a professional. Did I mention Erin's also MICA's social media strategist? Find Erin on IG: @erinbaynham.Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSSMusic:Ryan Little - Silver SurferNctrnm - Blonde, GoldenNevermore Eleanor - InvitationMystery Mammal - Nothing Else Matters

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Megan’s got murals all around Baltimore, and to have her art as part of the city is an honor in itself. But Megan wasn’t always a muralist; there was a point in her life where she may not have picked up a paintbrush at all. A chance encounter with Dr. Joann Martin, co-founder of the...

Megan's got murals all around Baltimore, and to have her art as part of the city is an honor in itself. But Megan wasn't always a muralist; there was a point in her life where she may not have picked up a paintbrush at all. A chance encounter with Dr. Joann Martin, co-founder of the Great Blacks in Wax Museum gave Megan the push she needed to get where she is today. Listen as we discuss the pitfalls of pride, not being recognized for her work, and watching other people run with her ideas. Follow Megan on IG: @urbanhipsta. You can look at more of Megan's art here.\u160\uMusic:Kick, Push - Ryan LittleSweet Me - Loyalty Freak MusicBlonde - NctrnmCosmic Kitten - letmeknowyouanatole

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Dis a short one, but still full of the stuff you’ve come to expect from the podcast. I talk to the creative minds behind the Where’s Buffy? podcast, and we chop it up a bit too. If you want more, check out Episode 124 of Where’s Buffy? featuring yours truly right here.

Happy New Year! If you follow me on IG you know I’ve been quiet because I’m working on a new project. Something very personal and unfortunately very common in the black community. Follow @absentsireshow and bookmark absentsirepodcast.tk to stay updated (email newsletter may be coming). Now that I’ve a second to breathe, here’s the audio...