Nobody Dances Here Radio and Blog brings to you new and fresh talent, ideas, discussion, and of course your celebrity gossip! Starting this season off, NDH Radio takes a different turn and treats it’s listeners to a serious interview on a topic of violence with Karli Butler, a motivational speaker/ survivor and positive role model in the community, who shares a riveting tale of survival at its best. Also, later in the show, our topic becomes a little lighter with our next special guest, Elgin Smith, a graphic illustrator, who talks about her many experiences and artwork.

Karli Butler has endured her fair share of extreme adversity in life, but instead of dwelling on life’s downs, Ms. Butler has decided to share her story and speak out against violence and prevention to the youth in her community. Ms. Butler shares a story filled with the pain only a true survivor could know, but also the urgency of education and violence prevention that comes with such a story.

“My primary focus is discussion-based lectures pertaining to self-esteem, smart relationship decisions, and being a survivor of violence. I give advice on how to make smart dating decisions and stress the importance of knowing your partner. Most importantly, I try to demonstrate how self-esteem comes from within and can empower and heal the body and mind,” states Ms. Butler.

Elgin Smith is a graphic illustrator who also blogs on her various experiences. Smith has a unique gift in expressing different visions through innovative cartoon illustrations.

For additional information on Karli Butler, visit her Myspace website at http://www.myspace.com/karlispeaks Also, for additional information on Elgin Smith’s artowork, visit http://karitheillustrator.blogspot.com/

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Chicago’s very own funny-man, Ryan Budds, and the sweet and soulful, Ugorji Okorie, better known as Eugee, joins us this week on Nobody Dances Here!

Ryan Budds started his comedic career by winning the “Open for Dennis Miller” comedy contest sponsored by The Loop 97.9 in Chicago. Performing all over Chicago this surbanite gives insight on what it takes to be in the funny biz.

Ugorji Okorie, a current student at Loyola University Chicago from New Orleans, brings to Nobody Dances Here Radio, an eclectic mix of edgy beats which earned her the studio nickname of “The Black Lady Gaga”. Eugee is an artist currently on Le Chandeau record label and brings both her professionalism and great voice to NDH.

NOBODOYDANCESHERE is the brainchild blog /radio show of creator Quintin X. Roper. Quintin’s blog and radio show is a lifestyle and entertainment blog that focuses on current and popular issues such as art, fashion, music, politics, and film from a Chicago perspective.

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Bonus Episode: Elise and Quintin Discuss School Spirit

Nobody Dances Here airs a special show featuring Sidddiqu Muhammad of Chicago Fit 4 Lifee. Visit www.nobodydanceshere.com to listen in on the discussion of art school spirit.

Siddiqu Muhammad made his debut earlier this season on our show topic about Fitness. You can access more information about him, his PT business and clothing line at http://www.cf4life.com/

NOBODOYDANCESHERE is the brainchild blog /radio show of creator Quintin X. Roper. Quintin’s blog and radio show, co-hosted by Elise Merriman is a lifestyle and entertainment blog that focuses on current and popular issues such as fashion, music, politics, and film.

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College Students Discuss What Really Bothers Them About Chicago

Nobody Dances Here wraps up its first season with a no holds barred discussion about the annoying things about life in the Second City. Visit www.nobodydanceshere.com to listen in on this hilarious banter featuring Elise, Quintin, and new co-host Crystal Joy.

Crystal Joy is a undergraduate student in Chicago studying journalism. She's fiesty, sexy, and has a style that no one can touch. More information about Crystal Joy can be found at www.nobodydanceshere.com as she will be a new regular in season 2.

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Local Chicago Rapper Uses his Influence to Give Back to the Community

Nobody Dances Here invites all to join in on the conversation of arts and community with special guest Pro Blak. Visit www.nobodydanceshere.com to listen in on the radio interview featuring Pro Blak as he speaks on his love for the arts community and how he uses his music to help out in the community.

Pro Blak is a local rapper who grew up in Chicago and has overcome many adversities in his life. He uses the struggles he has endured, such as losing a best friend, as a platform to contribute a positive message to the community. Pro Blak makes a strong effort to give people hope through his music and he shows that through his mentoring efforts to young children.

“I am a firm believer that lyrics matter,” states Pro Blak on the importance of music in the community.

Pro Blak strives to continue the part he plays in building up the Chicago community through his music and volunteer efforts.

For additional Information on Pro Blak and his interview, visit www.nobodydanceshere.com.

NOBODOYDANCESHERE is the brainchild blog /radio show of creator Quintin X. Roper. Quintin’s blog and radio show, co-hosted by Elise Merriman is a lifestyle and entertainment blog that focuses on current and popular issues such as fashion, music, politics, and film.

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Chicago Fashionistas Offer Advice and Insight into Chicago/New York Fashion World

Before logging hours and countless search terms into the Google search engine on fashion, visit www.nobodydanceshere.com to listen in on the radio interview featuring local fashionistas Jenny Fine and Kari Skaflen.

Jenny Fine is a local aspiring designer who is self taught. Not just limited to fashion design, Ms. Fine also does sculpting, jewelry design, and choreography. Ms. Fine has created costume designs for the Latin Dance studio here in Chicago and is currently working on a series of two-dimensional designs she will be shopping around shortly.

“The fashions I create are very much in the style of Imitation of Christ, a design house that came up in the nineties that reworked vintage, thrift store clothing and put it on the runways…,” Ms. Fine states.

Kari Skaflen is editor and founder of Above the Fray Magazine and also runs a blog in connection to the magazine. Ms. Skaflen comes from a very diverse background, having a BA in French, an MA in European Studies, and has also lived in France.

According to Ms. Skaflen, “I am constantly inspired by the creativity fashion embodies. I see it as a social mirror that reflects a collective mood and says far more than most imagine.”

Jenny Fine and Kari Skaflen, both making Chicago as their home base, embrace both their diverse backgrounds while also incorporating the Chicago essence into their work in fashion.

For additional Information on Kari Skaflen, visit www.abovethefray.com.

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This week's topic was gender and we had special co-host Sydney hold it down for the ladies. Sydney has a potty mouth. But what could you expect from an uncensored radio show? In addition, we interviewed Chicago musician Lee Jasper Jones and had the luck of having Darren Bartolo stop by to share his own experience as a transgendered.

Definitely the most controversial broadcast we have had yet. I don't want to ruin any of the surprises but Sydney is probably the funniest person we have had yet.

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The funniest show we have done yet. Hands down.

Siddiqu Muhammad of Chicago Fit 4 Life came to the studio and not only had Elise and I cracking up but gave our listeners some very useful tips about fitness.

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Mykhall Douglas join us for a rather deep discussion on race issues. Unfortunately, the panel I had planned fell through so the discussion was a little bit one sided. We also had an angry woman call in and use the “N” word.

So, what did Quintin learn from this broadcast?

• Mykhall's dry humor is pure genius and he must come back for future shows.
• Install a two strike rule for callers who can't turn the volume down on their computers.
• Overbooking is always better than having just the right amount. The cancellations were really heart breaking, but with Obama and the Modelquins by my side, I am sure I will recover.

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ROUND TWO! We had a little technical difficulties that according to our new show director, Kenyetta Dillon, will never ever happen again. Elise was out of town and Maggie did an awesome job of filling in for her. So amazing, that we have invited her to come back as a regular special guest.

In this episode, we also interview Tiara Wiles. She was so cool and down to earth. And her music is, dare I say it, “Da Bomb Diggity!”

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Want more info about Tiara Wiles? Check her out on myspace, youtube, and twitter!

You can also check out Maggie's website too while you're at it.

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