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Marcus, the founder of the DMV Hip Hop Orchestra, and I talk about living in New York and the reason he moved there. We delve into the topics of religion, growing up as a preacher’s kid, and the influence of church choirs. Marcus also tells the story of how the Hip Hop Orchestra started and the goals he has in mind for the future.

Marcus's Social Media (IG: @mistershmoody, @dmvhho)

Jackson and I talk about transitioning from a suburb of Georgia to DC. We discuss growing up in a religious school, his college experience, and what brought him to DC. He mentions the importance of putting yourself in situations that make you uncomfortable to grow.

On my first stranger episode, I interviewed Will. Will and I talk about gender roles and why he values growing up with both parents. We also discuss the education system and how it sometimes fails us. He shares his favorite conspiracy theories and describes how spirituality and religion differ for him.

Coye and I talk about the places he’s been around the world and the places that he wants to go. He mentions about the drawbacks of growing up in a religious household in a southern household and identifying as queer. We discuss balancing relationships and friendships while also trying to make enough time for ourselves.

Coye's Social Media (Twitter: @_jukai, IG: @yung_palito)

Amira and I talk about growing up, moving into adult life, and how comparing yourself to others can be unhealthy. We discuss marriage and how important it is to talk about your emotions with those around you. Amira shares her longest held grudge and also mentions the unique thing that her and Beyonce have in common.

Amira's Social Media (Twitter/IG: SimplyyAmira, CashApp: ImAmiracan)

Kimberly and I talk about the struggle of growing up and finding herself and what she wants to do in the future. She speaks on her own empathy and how she feels the need to take on other’s problems. We also talk about introversion and extraversion and how she came to realize which one she was.

Kimberly's Social Media (IG: @Kimberly62295)

Danielle and I talk about relationships and breakups and we delve specifically into her experiences. We chat about growing up and coming into our more authentic selves. She shares her struggles, triumphs, obsessions, and the lessons she’s learning from her past relationships.

Danielle's Social Media (IG: @Simplieee_Dani, Snapchat: @Simplie_Dani)

Caitlin and I talk about her interest in writing, science and drag makeup. We also touch on politics, changes needed in our education system, and the importance of community college. Caitlin reveals the importance of therapy and the one thing she wouldn’t do for a billion dollars.

Caitlin's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @CaitlinFjord)

Dynise and I talk about growing up and coming into our own. We discuss her relationship with God, self-care, and how we’ve changed over the years. Dynise also talks about becoming more independent and different hobbies she wants to get back into in the new year.

Dynise's Social Media (IG: @dynise_heart)

After a night out, Sydney and I decided to begin recording this episode. We talk about her travels to Europe and Asia and places she wants to travel in the future. Sydney also touches on marriage, introversion, and the ideal age. She tells the story of a series of unfortunate events on her way home for Christmas from Germany.

Sydney's Social Media (Snapchat/IG: @KiddNamedSyd, Twitter: @ChefBoyarSYD)