Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report with Craig Dawson

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #103 | Interview with Evan Frazier, CEO | The Advanced Leadership Institute

Join Craig as he discusses with Evan:

1) Evan, for our listeners who may not be familiar with The Advanced Leadership Institute, can you talk about your organization?

2) What type of programs do you offer?

3) Evan, how can someone learn more about your organization?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #102 | Interview with Jada Shirriel (CEO, Healthy Start), Emmai Alaquiva (CEO, Ya Momz House), and Mariah Peoples (Healthy Start, Community Engagement and Partnership Manager)

Join Craig as he discusses with Jada, Emmai, and Mariah:

1) Jada, for those listening today who may not be familiar with Healthy Start, can you talk to our audience about your organization?

2) Emmai, you have won 6 Emmy Awards, 14 Telly Awards, and numerous other awards. Why was The Ebony Canal project so important to you?

3) Mariah, having been a participant in this project, what advice can you give expectant mothers in our audience?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #101 | Interview with Donna Baxter Porcher, Debbie Norrell and David Houston, Soul Pitt Podcast Team

Join Craig as he discusses with Donna, Debbie, and David:

1) Donna, how does it feel to have something you thought up in college turn into a successful business?

2) Debbie, your name is very well known in Pittsburgh for your career in Radio/Print/Fashion and Acting. What attracted you to want to be part of The Soul Pitt Podcast?

3) David, our listeners may not know that you actually produce our show from Houston, Texas. Is technology something you always had an interest in growing up?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #100 | Interview with Russell Bynum, President/Creative Director & Kathy Bynum, VP | Bynums Marketing and Communications

Join Craig as he discusses with Russell & Kathy:

1) Russell, Bynums Communications is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. What has that experience been like?

2) Kathy what has it been like not only to be the Vice President of Pittsburgh's oldest minority communications and advertising firm, but to do it alongside your husband?

3) I understand that religion plays a very important part of both of your lives. How has faith guided the both of you in the operation of your business?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #99 | Interview with Bishop Leon Pamphile, Ph.D., Executive Director, FLM Haiti

Join Craig as he discusses with Mayor Gainey:

1) Dr. Pamphile, what was it like growing up in Haiti?

2) Dr. Pamphile, as the Executive Director of FLM Haiti, can you share with our listeners more about your organization?

3) How can our listeners help FLM Haiti serve the people of Haiti?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #98 | Interview with Mayor Ed Gainey, City of Pittsburgh

Join Craig as he discusses with Mayor Gainey:

1) Mayor Gainey, much has been said about affordable housing during this campaign. What would you like our listeners to know about your plans for affordable housing in Pittsburgh?

2) Mayor Gainey, the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh. Can you talk to our listeners about what this will mean for Pittsburgh under your leadership?

3) Mayor Gainey, can you please talk to our listeners about why they need to vote to give you another four years as the Mayor of Pittsburgh?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #97 | Interview with Mark Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, POISE Foundation

Join Craig as he discusses with Mark:

1) Mark, growing up in Pittsburgh, did you ever envision yourself as the CEO of POISE and having the ability to make such a difference in your hometown?

2) Mark, for any of our listeners who might not know exactly what POISE does, can you talk to them about POISE?

3) Mark, what advice can you give our younger listeners who may want to be the next Mark Lewis?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #96 | Interview with Corey O'Connor, Allegheny County Controller and Candidate For Mayor of Pittsburgh

Join Craig as he discusses with Corey:

1) Corey, I read that childhood education is something that you really feel is important. Can you talk to our listeners as to why you feel that way?

2) Corey, lately our community has witnessed some real pushback on DEI programs. How will your administration, if you are elected, work with minority businesses in Pittsburgh to make sure that our community continues to grow?

3) If elected mayor, what is your vision for Pittsburgh in the next four years?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #95 | Interview with Cara Ciminillo, Executive Director, Trying Together

Join Craig as he discusses with Cara:

1) Cara, can you talk to our listeners about Your Career/Our Future campaign?

2) What type of individuals are you looking to attract?

3) How can our listeners who may be interested in your program get more information?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #94 | Interview with Asantewa Anyabwile, Director, Labelle Neighbors Who Care

Join Craig as he discusses with Asantewa:

1) Asantewa, can you talk to our listeners about what schools you will be visiting on your HBCU College Tour?

2) What are the dates for your tour?

3) What is the cost of your tour and what does that cost include?

Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.

Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.