Spark Up Podcast

Spark Up Podcast

By Spark Up Podcast with Cristina SevSociety & Culture
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Spark Up Podcast episodes

  • Ep #146 "Mind Your Business" ft. Toyin Omisore

    On this episode we sat down with Toyin Omisore owner of Roam Loud. Roam Loud is a premium athletic wear brand. Toyin shares her work experience with us, different business ventures, how she landed in apparel and keeping her grandmother's legacy alive. She shares her thoughts on how she maintains her business and entrepreneur spirit. In just 3 short years, Toyin's brand Roam Loud is sold in 100 stores around the country and on the website. 

    You can visit www.roamloud.com to check it out.

    Follow Roam Loud on Instagram @roamloud

    https://www.instagram.com/roamloud 

    Follow us on Instagram @sparkuppod

    https://www.instagram.com/sparkuppod/

    Follow Debby B. on Instagram @itsdebbyb

    https://www.instagram.com/itsdebbyb/

    Follow Banz on Instagram @therealrubanzpvd

    https://www.instagram.com/therealrubanzpvd/

    Follow Cristina on Instagram @cristinasev_

    https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/

    Pass Me The Aux

    Debby's Pick: Lizzo - "About Damn Time" 

    Toyin's Pick: Joeboy - "Cubana"

    Sev's Pick: Tems - "Replay"

    Banz's Pick: Jvck James - "Basement"

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    From PVD to the world!

    2 hr 14 min
  • Ep #145 'Square Life' ft. Partywithrami

    On this episode we had the pleasure of having 2peat with Rami. She shares a little bit of her story and how she recently became a part of history right in her home town. We also get to her opinion on some hot topic in the Culture Shock.

    This week on the Culture Shock we talk about: Kentanji Brown Jackson, Jennifer Lopez engaged to Ben Affleck again, Russell Wilson being a square, T.I.'s horrible comedian beginnings, Will Smith getting black-balled, Jussie Smollet's new song, the Pusha T interview by Charlamagne Tha God and more. 

    Follow Rami on Instagram @partywithrami 

    https://www.instagram.com/partywithrami/

    Follow us on Instagram @sparkuppod 

    https://www.instagram.com/sparkuppod/ 

    Follow Debby B. on Instagram @itsdebbyb 

    https://www.instagram.com/itsdebbyb/

    Follow Banz on Instagram @therealrubanzpvd 

    https://www.instagram.com/therealrubanzpvd/

    Follow Cristina on Instagram @cristinasev_

    https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/


    Pass Me The Aux 

    Debby's Pick: Aura - Flip Phone Freestyle (unreleased) 

    Rami's Pick: El Alfa ft. Farina - "Bendecido" 

    Sev's Pick: Capella Grey ft. Nija - "Confujawn" 

    Banz's Pick: Adekunle Gold - "Win"


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    2 hr 7 min
  • Ep #144 'Take a Joke' ft. Derrick Fonseca
    On this episode we sat down with comedian Derrick Fonseca who tells us why he picked comedy and shares his style and experiences in comedy. We also get into the boundaries and the nature of jokes, The Grammys, music & more. 
    This month we welcome Debby B. personality/host as guest co-host. 
    Check out Debby on Instagram @itsdebbyb https://www.instagram.com/itsdebbyb/
    Subscribe to Spark Up Podcast 
    Follow us on Instagram @sparkuppod https://www.instagram.com/sparkuppod/
    Follow Derrick Fonseca on Instagram @Derrick.Fons https://www.instagram.com/derrick.fons/
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    2 hr 28 min
  • Ep #143 'Making Moves' ft. Remi Jones - Remi TV
    On this episode we sat down with Remi Jones a.k.a Remi TV. Remi has her own journalism brand and is making moves and kicking doors down into the the industry. She has interviewed people like Remy Ma, Dame Dash, Sheek Louch, Slim from 112 and more. Aside from her journalistic achievements, she also curates events that help her community get educated on business and mental health. Remi talks about investing in herself, working, taking care of herself and pouring back into her community.
    1 hr 39 min
  • Ep #142 'From PVD To The World' ft. Ashlee Reyes
    On this episode we get to kick it a little extra before getting to the culture shock. We chopped it up with Journalist Ashlee Reyes who is a guest co-host for the month of March. We get to hear about Banz's photography filled weekend; he photographed Dominican artist Tokischa's first show in America (PROVIDENCE!). Cristina tells us the defining qualities in a good barber and after struggling to find a good barber - she found one. Ashlee tells us all about her birthday weekend and how and who she celebrates life with.
    This week on the culture shock we talk about Mike Tyson's genius edible products, Jussie Smollet's scandal seeing an unexpected ending, Britney Griner and the WNBA, Nicki Minaj's interview with Joe Budden, and more.
    Pass Me The Aux
    Banz's Pick of The Week: Tivi Gunz, Braulio Fogon - 5 AM
    Ashlee's Pick of The Week: Babyface Ray - Tunnel Vision 
    Sev's Pick of The Week: SYD ft. Lucky Daye - CYBAH 
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    Guest Co-Host: Ashlee Reyes 
    Follow Ashlee Reyes on Instagram @ashleereyes https://www.instagram.com/ashleereyes/ 
    Check out the Ashlee's work on her website https://www.ashleereyes.com/news
    Host: Cristina Sev 
    Follow Sev on Instagram @cristinasev_  https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/
    Co-Host: Banz 
    Follow Banz on Instagram @therealrubanz https://www.instagram.com/therealrubanzpvd/
    Check out Banz's photography Instagram @rcam_imaging https://www.instagram.com/rcam_imaging/
    Theme Song Produced by: MTWO https://www.instagram.com/thatsmtwo/
    Shout-Outs: 
    Providence Friars Basketball Team 
    DJ Bentley 
    Dj Where's Nasty 
    Armani Alexander 
    DJ Slick Vick 
    Big Frank - The Collaborative Club 
    PartywithRami 
    Tokishca 
    Redeye Movies 
    The Rosendale Group 
    The Strand
    2 hr 3 min
  • Ep #141 "She" ft. Manal Founder of She Community Club
    On this episode we sit with Manal Founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organization She Community Club. She shares her passion for community and togetherness and puts emphasis on wellness being at the forefront of the organization. Tap in with us to hear all about Manal's business mindset and how she hopes to enhance and help women, network and find resources to grow in their own right.
    You can find more information at www.shecommunity.club Follow She Community Club on Instagram @shecommunityclub https://www.instagram.com/shecommunityclub 
    We also get into some pop culture with Kanye West AGAIN *rolls eyes*, the loss of Traci Braxton, Uber going up, & more.
    2 hr 2 min
  • Ep #140 'History in The Making' ft. Nirva LaFortune
    On this episode we sat down with Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune who is running for Mayor of Providence, RI. LaFortune has already made history by being the first Haitian American to hold elected office in the state of Rhode Island. If she wins the Mayoral race she will make history again by being the first black person and the first woman to be Mayor in the history of Rhode Island. We talked about some of her policies and concerns for the city including: affordable housing, education, small and local businesses, and homelessness. To know more about Nirva LaFortune you can over to votenirva.com 
    If you are a Rhode Island resident and you are not registered please do so ASAP. Local voting is crucial. 
    Also, on this episode, as a way to celebrate Women's History Month we welcome Rhode Island Journalist Ashlee Reyes. Ashlee is a reoccuring guest and will sit in as guest co-host for the month of March. To check out Ashlee's work head over to https://www.ashleereyes.com/aboutme 
    Follow Ashlee Reyes on Instagram @ashleereyes https://www.instagram.com/ashleereyes/ 
    Follow Cristina Sev on Instagram @cristinasev_  https://www.instagram.com/cristinasev_/
    Follow Banz on Instagram @therealrubanzpvd https://www.instagram.com/therealrubanzpvd/ 
    Check out Banz's photography page on Instagram @rcam_imaging https://www.instagram.com/rcam_imaging/
    2 hr 24 min
  • Ep #137 Real Love ft. Shanice & Roderick Jones
    A Valentine's Day Special: On this episode, Sev and Banz sat down with Christian artist Roderick Jones and his wife Shanice Jones. The Jones couple talk all about how they met, the troubles they went through and how God brought them together. They also get into Roderick's new EP 'Unashamed' and how he went from secular music to Christian music. This love story is one for the books.
    2 hr 6 min

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Cristina Sev sparking conversations with ordinary People doing EXTRAordinary things. With commentary on society, music and more.