#SmartBrownVoices - Learning from Diversity

Junior Destine MD attended the Latin American school of Medicine in Havana Cuba to study medicine from 2006 to 2012. After graduating, Dr. Destine has worked as a marketer for an independent pharmaceutical manufacturer which licensed a novel lipid lowering drug in in both the US and Far East.

He completed an externship at the Claude Mandel Medical Clinic in Chicago Illinois where he assisted with an osteoporosis project and assisted with obtaining informed consent, collecting data and reviewing patients chart.

He participated in the PATH (Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health) study which is sponsored by NIH and FDA in 2014-2015 where he served as a bilingual interviewer.

In the summer of 2015 Dr Destine opened a medical clinic and pharmacy in Aguascalientes, Mexico, “Good Samaritan Clinic and Pharmacy”, of which he currently serves as its owner and CEO. This clinic is missioned to help the local community and to educate on diabetes, obesity, hypertension in order to prevent the complications of these diseases.

Dr Destine is now currently studying for board exams and is waiting for admission into public health school. He is looking forward to his future to be a fully license physician in the U.S. He is also an Organo Distributor empowering others through the strength of team work and also advocate for the benefit of ganoderma lucidium from a preventative perspective in healthcare.

Education: B.A Biology, Washington Adventist University

MD Latin American School of Medicine

Sam Simmons is licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor who has over 25-year experience as a behavioral consultant in the areas of chemical dependency, violence abatement and historical trauma. He specializes in practical culturally sensitive trauma informed work with African American males and their families.

Healing Brothers is a is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (since 2013) that is dedicated to improve the health and wellness of African American men and their families, resulting in the larger community becoming healthier and safer.

www.healingbrothers.com

Today we are interviewing Christopher Everett, Film Producer of Wilmington on Fire (Interview w/ Christopher Everett on Fire.

Christopher Everett is a writer, film director and film producer from Laurinburg, North Carolina. He has experience in lm, graphic design, marketing and advertising. He recently directed and produced his first feature-length documentary entitled “Wilmington on Fire” which is on the 1898 Wilmington Massacre/Coup in Wilmington, NC.

The Wilmington Massacre was a bloody attack on the African-American community by a heavily armed white mob with the support of the North Carolina Democratic Party on November 10, 1898 in the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. It is considered one of the only successful examples of a coup d’état in the United States that left countless numbers of African-American citizens dead and exiled from the city. This event was the springboard for the white supremacy movement and Jim Crow segregation throughout the state of North Carolina and the American South.

 

“Wilmington on Fire” gives a compelling historical and present day look at this event showing how the violent overthrow of an existing government not only cemented white supremacy in the city of Wilmington and the state of North Carolina but also throughout the United States of America.

In this episode, Brandon discuss the stress and trauma related to living in this world as Black Person. Trust us….This is just a small expression of our experiences. Please believe there will be more podcast discussing this topic!

Be sure to share, subscribe, and leave a comment…and remember… Be Safe, Be Constructive, Be Woke!

The time is now….Welcome to the First Episode. Brandon Jones gives an overview of the podcast and an introduction.….be sure to share, subscribe, and comment. Peace!

SmartBrownVoices is excited to launch WOKE in partnership with Brandon Jones. This podcast will explore life, stress, and how to deal with everything going on in the community right now.

The purpose of Woke Podcast is to share constructive information on self development, mental health, success, and other elements of being the boss of your own life. The focus of the podcast is to assist you in being aware, honest, and proud of where you came from, who you are, and the legacy you will leave. Tune in to level up your thoughts, speech, actions, perceptions, be emotional responses. Remember be safe, be constructive, and be Woke!

http://wokepodcast.com/

Mike Street and Ed Young discuss the current state of tech, digital publishing, and more.

About Ed Young:

Ed Young co-founded The Source Magazine, arguably one of the most significant cultural phenomena in modern music and popular culture. He, and his partners, took it from a several hundred-paid circulation newsletter to an over 350,000-paid circulation magazine and from approximately $75,000 in revenue to in excess of $20,000,000 annually.

More recently, Ed has started several tech companies, including 40A, Inc., WorldLive Mobile, Inc. and F2F 6Sixty Digital. These companies are collectively positioned to revolutionize the role of technology in the publishing, marketing and entertainment industries.

Specialties: Mergers and Acquisition, Branding and Identity, Technology, Advertising, Marketing

About Chef Rodney Lovejones:

Perhaps the word “epicurean” isn’t completely sufficient for LoveJones, who often describes himself as the ultimate “Lifestyle Curator”. “I believe, all things beautiful al the time”, says LoveJones,”I enjoy the idea that I can create something that didn’t exist before and people like it.”

Chef Rodney LoveJones, hailing from Brooklyn, New York, is San Diego’s most promising “breakout” confectionery and comfort food talents. Noted especially for his creative spin on vintage recipes, LoveJones is inspired by his beloved grandfather, William Samuel Jones, who often conjured up extraordinary delectables. LoveJones warmly recalls Papa Jones teaching him to cook luxurious brandy and rum sauces in the kitchen at the tender age of 3.

A man of many talents, LoveJones started his illustrious career in the early 90’s as a fashion stylist for high fashion magazines, music videos, celebrities and later became a Model/Talent Agent. The fashion industry was his avenue to later move on to magazine publishing and advertising industry. Motivated by his grandfather’s mantra, “know your worth,” this urban-fashionisto switched gears in summer 2005 to follow his passion towards the sweet and savory. LoveJones departed a career in magazine publishing to create BILL JONES EPICURE— a highly successful catering company and brand devoted to those with refined taste.

Chef LoveJones captured the attention of many notable clients like President Bill Clinton, Deepak Choprah, Celebrity Makeup Artist Sam Fine, Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Senator Vincent Hughes, Vanessa L. Williams and Model-Mogul Tyra Banks with his creations of such palate pleasers as Amaretto Pound Cake, Sweet Potato Cheesecake, Haute ‘Chok-Lit’ quad Layer Cake and a Pecan Tart that does not disappoint true dessert connoisseurs.

In Spring 2012, LoveJones switched gears, leaving the bustling city life and relocating to the sunny beaches of San Diego. Settling in the township of Encinitas, LoveJones joined forces with Diana Benedek, PhD. of 2GOOD2B Bakery & Café as Chef-Partner and Marketing Director. As a gluten, corn and soy-free safe haven for those suffering from severe food allergies and health issues, LoveJones took on the task of redesigning the complete product and menu line of 2GOOD2B’s recipes with one goal in mind: to develop menu items that taste no different from the best restaurant or bakery. His award-winning baguette stands as a tribute to his success. Completing his fourth year at 2GOOD2B, LoveJones has established himself as a tastemaker within a new realm of healthy, conscious eating and life-transformation.

Currently, LoveJones continues to mix his own culinary repertoire with great personal style. Beauty and style was always his motivation and the connective thread weaved through his personal and professional ambitions. Spring 2016 kicks off to launch of his personal project, “by LOVEJONES”, a creative avenue to showcase food, art, personal street-style, travel and youth mentoring.

Chef LoveJones has be showcased in Essence Magazine, Union Tribune San Diego, Zagat, San Diego Home & Gardens, The Reader San Diego, Fox 5 San Diego and KUSI San Diego and is a contributing Lifestyles and Food Editor for World Bride Magazine. An alumnus of the Institute of Culinary Education; studied Hotel & Restaurant Management at New York University; and he currently resides in the beautiful city of San Diego, California.

LINKS:

* Twitter.com/anepicureanlove

* Instagram.com/cheflovejones

Michelle is hosting a workshop in NYC and DC. Sign up now here:

DC 8/6: http://HerPowerMoves.com/dc

NYC 8/7: http://HerPowerMoves.com/nyc

Links:

* Her Power Hustle Podcast

* Her Power Platform™ Program

* Twitter: @MichelleTalbert

About Michelle Talbert:

Michelle Y. Talbert, a self-proclaimed “recovering attorney,” left the full-time practice of law in 2012.  She now uses her knowledge and expertise in social media to write, speak and build programs for relationship building.

Michelle has more than 20 years of expertise in creating and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships, and almost a decade using social media as a platform to network and deepen those relationships. A Relationship Strategist, she’s cultivated a highly-engaged network in almost every area of business, education and the arts. Through books, speaking engagements, her popular podcast and social media, Michelle educates her customers and audience to achieve their goals in business and love.

She’s a non-techie start-up founder and proponent of doing IT afraid. Together with her business partner she will launch the subscription membership site TheyMetOnline.com on June 1, 2014. Additionally, Michelle produces social media content for live events. Her credo is, “Without Context Content is Futile.”

Michelle is a social media correspondent and contributor for a number of organizations and annual conferences, including Black Enterprise, PaulCBrunson.com, Michael Fiore’s Digital Romance and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Village Blog. She co-authored, Don’t Do What We Did! in 2011 and has been featured in USA Today and EBONY.com. In addition to her own popular weekly podcast, Michelle has been a guest on many radio programs, including WHUR/Sirius/XM Black Voices.

Michelle graduated high school when 17, married at 18, gave birth to her son at 19, her daughter at 20, and by her 22nd birthday was a divorced single mom. She worked as an administrative assistant by day while attending community college at night. At 27, Michelle transferred to Cornell University, studying social policy and human development, and subsequently received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her Certificate in Business Policy from Wharton. Graduating at 30 and 33, respectively. Michelle juggles her social science and legal education with a healthy helping of life experience and humor to help people open up about love and business relationship challenges.

Ella Rucker is an entrepreneur’s best resource for information, networks, and mentorship.

Currently Ella is the Producer and co-owner of #MentorMonday and co-founder of Weekend Startup School. Both are aimed at mentoring minority entrepreneurs in the first five years of business. They are resources for building entrepreneurial blueprints through mentoring, masterminding and coaching for startup businesses to grow successfully.

Talk about changing the world. Weekend Startup School and #MentorMonday have generated over $100K in revenue for entrepreneurs!

Ella has recently written The Beauty Of An Ugly Start: 12 Simple Reasons To Take Your Idea To Market TODAY.  Also to this author’s credit is a best-selling eguide for BeBlogalicious entitled Tick Tock Goes The Blog Clock: The What, Why and How Of Creating 365 Days Of Content TODAY. With the BLM Girls she has a chapter in From Blank Space To Blogging Brilliance: A Step By Step Guide To Start And Grow A Successful Blog. She is also a contributor to two books by Marion Lichiello, Anyone Can! Live A Happier Life and What’s Your Vision: A Guide For Designing The Life Of Your Dreams With Vision Boards. 

A speaker since she rocked her the mic on her high school radio station, Ella has spoken at #BloggerWeek, at Disney World during the Niche Parent Conference and at Blogalicious both as a content creation and authenticity in branding expert. Ella was also offered the opportunity to speak at Social Media Week Lagos on the topic of “From Handout To Standout: How To Rock Social Media For The Cash, Connections, And Career You Want.”

You can find Ella’s writing on Black Enterprise online, Huffington Post, Mommynoire, The Frugal Feminista, and other spaces on the topics of entrepreneurship and blogging; and there’s even an article or two on the web by Ella about dating, divorce and other relationships.

After attending Wright State University in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio, Ella moved to New York City to pursue her passion for writing. She currently lives there with her 5-year-old daughter and entrepreneurial apprentice, Joelle.

* The Beauty Of An Ugly Start

* Weekend Startup School

* Twitter – @ellalaverne

* Facebook.com/elboogee

* Linkedin.com/in/ellarucker

* Weekend Startup School