#SmartBrownVoices - Learning from Diversity

In this weeks episode Mr. Mike Street chats with the ultra smart Michele Battle-Fisher. Learn about producing your own book and why being smart can help you go far.

 

LINKS:

* Michele’s Book: Application of Systems Thinking to Health Policy & Public Health Ethics: Public Health and Private Illness (SpringerBriefs in Public Health)

* Website

* Orgcomplexity blog

* Twitter

* Facebook

* LinkedIn

ABOUT MICHELE BATTLE-FISHER:

Michele Battle-Fisher, MPH, MA, an established health policy scholar and author, focuses on applying systems science concepts to health policymaking and local/global governance. She is eldest of three daughters of Stephen and Gail (Wood) Battle of Portsmouth, Ohio. She is an elected member of the Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science, a think tank that follows the tenets established by Ludwig von Bertalanffy, who is recognized as the father of general systems theory. She also established the Orgcomplexity blog (orgcomplexity.wordpress.com) which continues to influence her scholarship in policy and social systems.

Her blog, which drew a sizable following, informed her book, Applications of Systems Thinking to Health Policy and Public Health Ethics: Private Illness and Public Health (Springer International). The book was the first in the academic series, Springer Briefs in Public Health Ethics. On day after release on November 25, 2014, the book premiered as one of the top hot new releases on Amazon in Medicine/ subcategory Administration & Policy in both the Ethics category (top 2) and Public Health category (top 5). On December 18, 2014, the book was number 1 on both the Medical Ethics and Public Health Amazon Hot New Releases charts. In 2015, the book was selected to be archived at the Georgetown Bioethics Research Library (GBRL). GBRL is home of the world’s largest and most extensive collection of materials on ethics, medicine and biochemical research

She is a Clinical Assistant Professor with Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine (Community Health). She is an Associate Expert with the NGO, Bioethics Beyond Borders, which brings together experts in various countries to support the development of bioethics infrastructures primarily in poor-resource countries. She was competitively selected as one of 45 to the 2012 Institute on Systems Science and Health, which was organized by Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She is a co-editor of the U.S. Health Policy Gateway (Duke University), a Research Scholar with the Ronin Institute, a past Visiting Scholar with the Hastings Center (thehastingscenter.org) and a Research Fellow with Earth System Governance Project (http://tinyurl.com/q4ttv5u). She was a U.S. Department of Education FLAS (Foreign Language and Areas Studies) fellow to study Somali language and culture. The FLAS fellowship funds culture and language study of specific countries in particular those in the strategic interest of the United States.

Her work draws upon a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Health Behavior from the Ohio State University (USA), a Masters of Arts in African American and African Studies from the Ohio State University and a BA in Psychology and Black Studies from the Ohio State University.

This week on SmartBrownVoices Mike Street chats with Artist, Collector, and CEO/Founder of Black Art in American, Najee Dorsey.

Join him this weekend in Harlem at the Faison Firehouse Theater Oct. 23-25.

Website: blackartinamerica.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackArtInAmerica

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAIAONLINE

Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackartinamerica_/

About Najee Dorsey:

Artist, Collector, CEO / Founder of Black Art In America™ (BAIA) Najee Dorsey’s work has been exhibited in five museum shows in 2014, including his first major solo exhibition at the Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA, entitled: Leaving Mississippi — Reflections on Heroes and Folklore: Works by Najee Dorsey (on exhibit until January 4, 2015). In addition, Dorsey has shown his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions. He has been the recipient of awards that include a 2006 Patrons Purchase Award from the Polk Museum of Art. His work can be found in the collections of Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; and Liberty Bank and Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. Dorsey’s work has been included in the Hands Up Don’t Shoot exhibit at the St. Louis University Museum — until December 20, 2014. Najee is also the CEO and Founder of Black Art in America™ (BAIA) which is an online portal focused on documenting, preserving and promoting the contributions of the African American arts community with programming that includes exhibition, discussion and performance. Dorsey created the website in 2010 and now Black Art in America™ (BAIA) is the leading global online network and resource for African-American visual artists, collectors, industry leaders, and arts enthusiasts.

This week Mike Street chats with Riche Holmes Grant on her business Bambiniware.com and working with Martha. Help her by voting here so she can win $10,000 we can do it?! http://bit.ly/1Wd94ie #TeamBambini

 Links:

BambiniWare

Life in the Mommy Lane

Follow Riche : Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

About Riche Holmes Grant :

Riche Holmes Grant is the designer behind the BambiniWare line of smart and stylish gear created to make life with baby easier for the modern mom. After giving birth to her daughter, the attorney-turned-entrepreneur found that there was no job more fulfilling than being a mom. But the smells, spills, and thrills made the mommy gig a bit less than glamorous. For nearly a year, Riche worked into the wee hours of the morning to design innovative products that would complement — not cramp — her mommy style. During the day, her daughter, Riley (now known as “toddler boss”), did her part too as expert product tester and model. BambiniWare made its debut on Riley’s first birthday in 2013. Featuring chic bibs, burp cloths, organic washcloths, feeding sleeves and aprons, BambiniWare’s products are born and manufactured in the USA. When Riche’s not busy designing or receiving instructions from her toddler boss, she’s at her computer, blogging about “Life in the Mommy Lane” or in the kitchen whipping up healthy and delicious baby and toddler gourmet creations … in her BambiniWare Apronini of course!

This week Mike Street chats with Willie Jackson, founder of Abernathy, the magazine for Black Men.

Follow Willie Jackson on Social Media

* Twitter

* Abernathy Magazine

About Willie Jackson:

Willie Jackson is the Founder and Publisher of Abernathy, the magazine for Black men.

Previously, Willie served as the Director of Web Optimization at W3 EDGE, a Boston based interactive web development and marketing agency. In this role, he supported users of products such as W3 Total Cache, a popular web performance framework for WordPress.

Before W3 EDGE, Willie relocated to Buenos Aires, Argentina and spent five months immersing himself in a foreign culture in order to challenge himself and his assumptions about life outside what’s familiar. Much to the relief of his dear mother, he did not find himself stranded and destitute at any point during the adventure.

In 2011, Willie served as the CTO of The Domino Project, a publishing company in New York City started by bestselling author and marketing guru Seth Godin. In its year-long lifecycle, The Domino Project published twelve books, all of which became bestsellers, and redefined the way books are created, published, and shared.

Before The Domino Project, Willie spent three years as an IT Consultant with Accenture in Atlanta. He specialized in portal and content management deployments, and helped select, implement, and support Enterprise technology solutions for Fortune 500 clients across North America.

Willie is a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council. He is an advisor to and has worked with several bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, consumer goods companies, and startups spanning varied industries, including fitness, travel, and law. He is a regular speaker at conferences, where he addresses topics such as Web Performance, careers, and doing the impossible.

He has been featured in documentaries (I’m Fine, Thanks), on HTGV (House Hunters International Episode HHINT-5010H), and in print (Icarus Deception by Seth Godin, 2012). Willie writes semi-regularly on his eponymous blog about business and success through the eyes of a curious marketer.

A graduate of Florida State University (Information Technology), Jackson currently lives in New York City.

This week Mike Street chats with Networking expert Nichelle Ngome. Learn how to work the room and make the right connections to help further your business.

Follow Michelle Ngome on Social Media:

* Twitter

* LinkedIn

* Podcast

About Michelle Ngome:

Michelle Ngome is author of Network, Navigate, & Nurture: The Equation to Strategic Networking, an insightful perspective towards networking by leading through service and nurturing relationships. As a networking and marketing strategist, she assists professionals overcome barriers with networking from direct interaction, career fair and conference planning, LinkedIn profile optimization, to overall personal branding.

Michelle is actively involved in several professional organizations such as the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP), Houston Black Leadership Institute (HBLI), National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), The Recording Academy, and Women In PR.

http://michellengome.com

This week Mike Street chats with Gregrian Vassell all about his “Instagram for Audio” app Versey. Make sure to visit the Apple and Google Play stores and download the app.

 

About Gregrian Vassell:

* Founder and CEO, Lothian Ave, LLC

* BS in Software Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology

* Senior Software Architect at Intel Corporation until September, 2014

* https://linkedIn.com/in/gregrian

I have launched 3 mobile apps. Pichurite is an iPad app for editing and sharing photos, Versey is an iOS and android micro audio app for keeping your fans & friends engaged with random thoughts, funny anecdotes, or a snippet of your newest song, poem, or beat. Kronos Timer is an iPad app for tracking your children iPad usage . I built everything from the front-end to the back-end and everything in between.

Links:

https://versey.co

Download Versey @ https://versey.co/dl

http://facebook.com/VerseyApp

Twitter: @VerseyApp

Instagram: VerseyApp

https://medium.com/@Versey

Gregrian Vassell

Lothian Ave, LLC

 

This week Mike Street speaks with the AMAZING Caron J! Caron is an awesome #SmartBrownVoice that everyone should be following!

Following Caron on Social Media:

@caronism

Instagram: caronism

Periscope: caronism

Pinterest.com/caronism

Facebook.com/CARONISMBeauty

Facebook.com/CARONISMedia

Skype: caronism.com

http://CARONISM.COM

CARONISM:Radio – http://live365.com/stations/caronism

RebuildHer.com

CARON is an American photographer and celebrates more than 25 years in the beauty industry as an award-winning hair and makeup artist, national educator and columnist. A highly sought trainer for corporations and salon professionals at every level, she shares insight, vision and expertise on excellence in service, artistry, diversity and media. Serving as an artistic and education leader for some of the world’s most beloved beauty brands, Caron has been named one of the top beauty professionals in the US by InStyle Magazine & InStyle.com and is a recognized, featured industry expert by Modern Salon. Her journey continues as the Executive Director of the CARONISM Beauty & Media Group.

Most fascinated by what can be captured through the lens, Caron’s innovative approach to photojournalism and storytelling is fresh and deeply moving, preserving the priceless moments of good living, love, eclectic weddings, events and environments. She is fearless in pushing boundaries, determined to change perception with images featuring women and men of all ages, sizes and stages of life.

Motivating and inspiring with humor and uncommon sense, Caron consistently contributes to her industry and community by mentoring, developing new talent, and organizing events to benefit various charitable organizations. Balancing the great demand as a photojournalist, team coach and creative director, her work has been featured in publications, shows and programs throughout the US and abroad. She continues to be driven by her belief in the art, the artist and the pursuit of excellence.

In this special edition of #SmartBrownVoice Mike Street chats with DJ Stormin Norman creator of Sundae Sermon.

Follow on social media

* Twitter – http://twitter.com/djstorminnorman

* Facebook – http://Facebook.com/SundaeSermon

* Website – SundaeSermon.com

 

SUNDAE SERMON, HARLEM’S FREE OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL,

DATES ANNOUNCED

DJ Stormin Norman Invites International Grammy Award winning DJ Louie Vega and Kevin Hedge from WBLS, Along with Live Performances to Get the Crowd Dancing in the Park for this Highlight of the Summer

More about Stormin Norman and Sundae Sermon:

Summer has officially arrived, and in Harlem that means Sundae Sermon! The wildly popular free afternoon outdoor music festival is held in Harlem’s local parks and attracts families, dance enthusiasts, music lovers, neighbors and visitors from across the city who gather to enjoy the outdoors and music curated by top national and international DJs. The event is the brainchild of DJ Stormin Norman and one of the uptown highlights of the summer months. This summer’s installments are hosted by celebrity chef and owner of The Redrooster and Streetbird, Marcus Samuelsson, BET’s Michaela Angela Davis, and Bravo’s Bevy Smith.

Two installments are planned for this summer:

Sunday, June 28 – featuring

• DJ Stormin Norman and the celebrity and Grammy Award winning DJ Louie Vega and Kevin Hedge of Roots NYC and WBLS 107.5

• Live performance by legendary Adeva, debuting new hit singles “I Deserve to Breathe” & “Respect” from the forthcoming album, Louie Vega starring 28 artists, 28 songs on Vega Records

• And from South Africa on a U.S. TOUR Nomsa NOMSISUPASTA Nawai singing her hit “Traveller”

Sunday, August 9 – The classics edition featuring

• DJ Stormin’ Norman and DJ Cosi. Spinning the classics from the 70’s to the 90’s

“Harlem is legendary for creating original music, rich culture and diverse community. Sundae Sermon continues this tradition by bringing it all together not under one roof, but under one sun in a free outdoor gathering,” said Norman. Both Sundae Sermon installments will take place in St. Nicholas Park at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Ave. from 1 – 7pm.

Sundae Sermon extends its reach through indoor and multi-platform events throughout the year. Music is at its root, branching through genres of funk, soul, disco, classic, soulful deep house and Hip Hop. A diverse collective of internationally celebrated DJs contribute to Sundae Sermon’s unique experience. Each event attracts thousands of attendees from urban professionals, tastemakers, local business owners, teens to seniors, nationally and international.

About DJ Stormin Norman

DJ Stormin’ Norman, Sundae Sermon’s founder, originally hails from East London, England, and is now a resident of Harlem. In the 90’s, he was part of a groundbreaking DJ collective that set a new precedent in national radio with the “Thunderstorm Mix” on New York’s WBLS 107.5FM. The program introduced live mixing to daytime radio, previously reserved for weekend nights broadcasted from nightclubs. For over 20 years, he’s played major New York clubs, exclusive downtown spots, elite private events and world tours. A Harlem resident for over 20 years, Norman is passionate about constructively contributing to its current renaissance. “There are a lot of Harlemites who have to venture downtown or to other boroughs for this kind of experience,

This week Mike Street talks fitness with wellness expert of Unhealthy No More, Inc., best selling author, writer and speaker, Vanessa Cunningham.

Vanessa Cunningham is a Huffington Post contributor, nutrition & wellness expert of Unhealthy No More, Inc., best selling author, writer and speaker. A graduate of Pace University, she also studied at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She helps busy professional women reduce stress, banish unhealthy cravings, lose weight and increase their energy levels. Through her one-on-one coaching programs, dynamic workshops and scintillating blog posts, she empowers her clients to thrive at work and in life.

She has also been featured on CNN iReport, Black Enterprise, Essence, MommyNoire, Everything Girls Love and MindBodyGreen. Her adoring clients have called her a “tell it like it is coach” and a “transformational coach.” And when she’s not teaching busy professionals how to live a balanced life and fit healthy living into their hectic schedules, you can find her indulging in self-help books, hanging out with her friends in NYC, or with her family in Long Island.

Meet Vanessa and get ready to live a life of vibrant health and happiness instead of living stressed and overwhelmed by visiting her page at www.unhealthynomore.com.

In this episode Mike Street chats with this favorite hacker, creative, and visual artist the legendary John Threat. Learn more about coding, drones, and all kinds of geek stuff.

About John Threat

John Lee, a.k.a. John Threat was born on July 6, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Brownsville, where he was a member of the Decepticons, a Brooklyn-based street gang formed in the early ’80s, named after the villains in the Saturday morning cartoon, Transformers. Lee attended Stuyvesant High School and went on to New York University.

He used the name “Corrupt” as a member of Masters of Deception (MOD), a New York based hacker group in the early ’90s. His participation in the Great Hacker War landed him on the cover of Wired Magazine in 1994. He also gained notoriety in 2001 when he revealed himself as the anonymous editor of UrbanExpose.com, a controversial entertainment gossip website.

Lee also has editing, producing, and directing credits in film and television. In 2004 he founded Mediathreat, LLC, a film production company. In 2005, he directed the original documentary “Dead Prez: Bigger than Hip Hop.” In 2011, he co-directed the music video for MAKE OUT’s single “You Can’t Be Friends With Everyone” with Diane Martel.

Cool Links from John Threat

www.mediathreat.com   / john threat’s production company

www.mvgen.com     / worlds first animated gif music video generator

www.tweetshot.com // new app i released – realtime global trend data monitoring

http://thisrottenworld.com / trailer for this rotten world / john threat’s

coding sites i like for free – (there are ton of good options:)

http://www.codecademy.com/

https://koding.com/

http://www.codeproject.com/

http://www.stackoverflow.com/

 

https://f-droid.org/  open source app for android to learn from.

http://www.appannie.com / app annie – a good way to learn what is rocking in the app world – stats , keywords that rock, trends. awesome.