JusPaul and I talk about growing up in Southeast DC and how his music career began as a battle rapper at 11 years old. We chat about travelling and going off the beaten path to learn more than the mainstream historical sites and understand the actual culture of an area. Lastly, he shares his dream musical performance and also his fool proof way of finding new good music: listen to artists from the DMV.

JusPaul's Social Media (IG: @JusPaul, Twitter: @JusPaul202, www.JusPaulMusic.com)

Monifa and I talk about her move from New York to Florida, what self-care means as a mom of three, and her passion of writing children’s books. We chat about quarantine and the positive effects it’s had in our lives, such as giving us more time to spend with family. Lastly, we discuss the benefits of social media and how “close” you can get to people that inspire you.

Monifa's Social Media (Facebook/YouTube: @JessMoBooksLLC, IG/Twitter: @JessMoBooks, www.authorjcmiller.com)

On this panel for Nice To Meet You, I talk to previous guests Camille (Episode 035), Donald (Episode 046), and Whitney (Episode 059) about their entrepreneurial paths. We chat about job security and what that really means, looking at your own talents and monetizing them, and what success means. We also discuss their achilles heals as an entrepreneur, the preparations they made when starting their business, and the intangible rewards of owning your own business.

In support of #BlackoutTuesday and the Black Lives Matter Movement, we will not be releasing an episode today. Instead this week's "episode" is dedicated to those who have lost their lives due to police brutality. I have included links for you to support the movement and accounts you can follow to see how you can help effect change.

Follow @freedomfighterdc on Instagram and @DMVBlackLives on Twitter to stay up to date with things happening in the DMV

Go to https://www.insidehook.com/article/news-opinion/where-to-donate-to-support-protesters in order to support protesters around the country

Go to https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd

to split your donation between different bail funds.

Thank you all for listening and supporting this podcast, please find your way to contribute to this cause.

Chandra and I talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, the value of mentorship, and the many businesses and talents she’s explored. She tells me about her love of oral history, especially stories that came from her great-grandmother who grew up on a plantation. We also chat about her goals in comedy and the importance of uplifting women in comedy.

Chandra's Social Media (IG: @CGoreConsults, @SCMProductions1, @GNOVAComedyFest)

Greg returns to the show and we talk about the effects of the virus personally and politically and what we’ve been up to since the quarantine started; mostly cooking, dancing, and cleaning. We chat about the call to action this virus has inspired and the forum Greg co-planned for Ward 8 residents to learn about their council member candidates. He shares the most creative way that he’s connected with new people over this quarantine, in Zoom bingo.

Greg's Social Media (IG/Twitter:@GregoryCendana, TikTok: @GregDances)

Emma and I talk about how she serendipitously ended up working as a Raptor Handler at a conservatory in Washington DC by way of seeking a volunteer opportunity. She tells me about her vegan journey and the adjustments she has made to stay healthy in a plant-based diet. Lastly we talk about steps we should all be taking to save our planet, such as recycling and composting.

Emma's Social Media (IG: @E_mmag)

On this panel for Nice To Meet You, I talk with previous guests Shane (Episode 003), Caitlin (Episode 009), and Tony (Episode 026) about SCIENCE! We chat about their respective fields and what they're currently doing in science. We discuss education in science, how resources are being distributed and also the gap between provider and receiver of those resources. Lastly, they tell me about their "dream finding" in science and we talk about what we need to do to protect our world.

Caitlin's Social Media (Twitter: @Caitlinfjord)

Kimberly returns to the show and we talk about growing up darkskinned and the viral video of a darkskin girl who didn’t believe she was beautiful. We also chat about growing up with -isms and -phobias and the importance of accountability in growth. Lastly, she shares her untraditional high school experience and the effects unstable housing had on her as an adolescent.

Kimberly's Social Media (Twitter: @ChasingGoals295)

Mychal and I talk about running and how it has helped build his confidence in other areas of his life. He tells me about his business, @SourceOfZeal, which looks to empower and expand the efforts of community leaders and nonprofits around the DMV. We discuss racial identity and how classifications have changed over time with the inclusion of the identifier: afro-latinx.

Mychal's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @Mych1687, IG/Twitter/FB: @SourceOfZeal, www.SourceOfZeal.com, IG: @TrapAthletics)