Stir Crazy

Two weeks after Election Day the sitting president, Donald Trump, still has not conceded that he lost the race to President-Elect Joe Biden. Political operative and organizer Mayra Macías joins host JP Reynolds to discuss what Trump's resilience means for U.S. democracy, the power of coalition building, and what's exciting about our journey forward as a nation. 

About Mayra Macías: 

Mayra Macías is a highly sought-after organizer, educator, and political operative. She joined the Latino Victory Project in 2017, serving as national political director and vice president before taking the role as executive director. Mayra was the architect behind Latino Victory’s 74% win rate in the 2018 cycle — playing a critical role in electing the most diverse congressional class in history. Mayra began her work in politics as a field organizer for the 2012 Obama campaign, working in the Little Havana office. After working in several issue-based campaigns, Mayra transitioned to the Florida Democratic Party, serving first as the Hispanic outreach director for South Florida and then as the deputy political director where she helped flip the Sarasota City Council. Mayra then transitioned from politics to policy by joining the Capitol Hill Fellowship, working for Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro, D-CT. Mayra returned to Florida the summer of 2016 and became the Florida Democratic Party’s political director — becoming the first Latina to hold this position. Mayra’s media appearances include CNN’s New Day with Chris Cuomo, Telemundo, and Univision. She has been featured on The New York Times, Time Magazine, The Miami Herald, NBC News, Vox, Business Insider, Politico, and The Hill. 

About JP Reynolds: 

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. 

Conversation Topics: 

The State of Our Democracy (4:56) • Holding Politicians Accountable (12:06) • Reducing the Weight of Presidential Office (22:34) • What's Exciting About the Future of Politics? (27:16) • Dealing with Desensitization (40:28)

Theme Songs:

"Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

"Elevate" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

A day after freshly projected presidential election results political strategist Tunisia Morrison joins JP Reynolds for an exchange about holding elected officials accountable to their word, the state of democracy and how citizens can stay engaged. This episode also features surprise guest appearances by NYC mayoral candidate Ray McGuire, NYC City Council candidate Nantasha Williams and Khaair Morrison, Esq.

About Tunisia Morrison:

Tunisia Morrison is a political strategist, consultant, and currently the Chief of Staff for NYS Assembly member Alicia L. Hyndman. With a history of working in the non-profit, public, and private sectors Tunisia is a highly sought-after political operative for her skills in government, community relations, and policy analysis. Check out her latest resource about navigating two pandemics at www.thenationhood.com.

About JP Reynolds:

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:

What Can Voters Do Next? (6:05) • The State of U.S. Democracy (12:01) • Does the Election of Joe Biden Disarm the Movement? (18:30) • What is 2020 Really? (29:58) • The Lame Duck Period (37:31)

Theme Songs:  

"Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY 

"Elevate" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

In this Election Day episode, educator, entrepreneur, and lawyer TyAnthony Davis joins JP Reynolds for an exchange about picking your spots, finding compassion, and being a neighbor in an uncertain political climate.

About TyAnthony Davis:

TyAnthony Davis is the Founder and Head of School of Vox Collegiate. TyAnthony began his career in education teaching fourth grade in Las Vegas, NV. Two years later, he became a Teach For America ("TFA") Corps member advisor, leading professional development for new TFA Corps members.  After teaching in Las Vegas, Mr. Davis attended Harvard Law School.  And after graduating law school, he worked as a corporate securities associate at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP in Los Angeles. Mr. Davis holds a BA in African American Studies from Yale University, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, JD from Harvard Law School, and is a licensed attorney in the State of California.

About JP Reynolds:

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:

Are We Headed Towards Civil War? (12:09) • What It Means to Be an American (18:49) • What Do We Do When We Win? (23:45) • Participation Beyond Election Day (27:53) • Patience With The Other Side (35:30)

Theme Songs: 

"Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

"Elevate" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode motivational speaker and educator Lamarr Womble joins JP for an exchange about motivational wellness, grind culture, and identifying values.  

About Lamarr Womble:  

From Omaha, NE Lamarr Womble is a motivational speaker and educator. He coaches new college grads, professionals and new executives in accessing a more fulfilled life by helping them discover it’s not just about what you do but who you want to be. As an expert on passion Lamarr leads his clients to find the courage to face the past, the patience and accountability to execute in the present, and the clarity to articulate the future.  

About JP Reynolds:  

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:  

The Role of Rest (3:58) • Flow (6:27) • Getting Back In Alignment (14:36) • 30 / 60 /90 Rule (20:00)

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode H. Westley Phillips, MD joins JP for an exchange about frontline wellness, the importance of health access and who should have a hand in constructing medical policies.   

About H. Westley Phillips, MD:   

From Tulsa, OK H. Westley Phillips, MD is a neurosurgeon in UCLA's residency program. He holds degrees from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Yale University. And he is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including the Fulbright Independent Research Fellowship and NIH R25 Grant.   

About JP Reynolds:   

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. 

Conversation Topics:   

Showing Up Authentically (4:30) • Healthcare System (9:01) • Health Access & Literacy (12:06) • The Relationship Between Medicine and Politics (21:27)  Suggested Reading:  Statement by Black Neurosurgeons 

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode lawyer, writer, and organizer Derecka Purnell joins JP for an exchange about human rights wellness, police abolition, and joy.  

About Derecka Purnell:  

Derecka Purnell is a human rights lawyer, writer, and organizer.  She works to end police and prison violence by providing legal assistance, research, and trainings to community based organizations through an abolitionist framework. Derecka received her JD from Harvard Law School, her BA from the University of Missouri- Kansas City, and studied public policy and economics at the University of California- Berkeley as a Public Policy and International Affairs Law Fellow. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Appeal, Truthout, Slate, Boston Review, Huffington Post, Vox, and In These Times. She’s been featured on NPR, the Boston Globe, Slate’s What Next, and MSNBC, and is the former Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Journal of African American Public Policy. Derecka has lectured, studied, and strategized around social movements across the United States, The Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Derecka is currently a columnist at The Guardian and Deputy Director of Spirit of Justice Center at Union Theological Seminary.  

About JP Reynolds:  

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:  

Police Abolition v. Police Reform (2:44) • Why It's Different This Time (8:30) •  The Prison Industrial Complex (14:12)  

Book Choices:  

Our Enemies in Blue by Kristian Williams  

Black Marxism by Cedric Robinson

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode educator, speaker, and author Dr. Gemar Mills joins JP for an exchange about educational wellness, the role of parents in teaching, and intellectual curiosity.  

About Dr. Gemar Mills:  

Born and raised in Paterson, NJ, Gemar Mills is an American author and speaker and was the youngest principal (27) of Malcolm X Shabazz High School, one of the most troubled schools in the Newark Public Schools District. While there, he accomplished the unthinkable by drastically improving student test scores, created a safe school atmosphere and made the students believe in themselves, the school and in education again. Under his leadership the illustrious school pride and sports culture was featured on Sports Illustrated award winning series “Underdogs”. In addition, Star-Ledger released a series of articles and a documentary authenticating the school’s turnaround. Mills holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Math Education from Montclair State University and a Master of Educational Leadership from American Intercontinental University.  

About JP Reynolds:  

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:  

The Shift in Modern Education (3:12) • Parents Stepping in as Teachers (9:21) •  Intellectual Curiosity (14:14)  

Book Choices:  

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 

Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell 

Tears We Cannot Stop by Michael Eric Dyson

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode co-founder of We Run 313 Lance Woods  joins JP for an exchange about physical wellness, its impact on all areas of your life, and the importance of accountability and consistency.  

About Lance Woods: 

Co-Founder of Detroit-based running club We Run 313, Lance Woods is an educator, mentor, and leader in the Detroit community focusing on youth development. He has the innate ability to connect and serve disadvantaged communities through story-telling, relationship building, and strategic goal setting. Lance began distance running in 2014 and could barely complete a mile. Since then he has participated in several races, even accomplishing a marathon. For him running provides the spiritual space to break through barriers of doubt, which develops into mental toughness. Life is a marathon, not a sprint! 

About JP Reynolds: 

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:  

The Importance of Accountability (4:51) •  How Physical Wellness Impacts Other Areas of Life (9:19) • Consistency (15:19)

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode poet, actor, and star of Hamilton Carvens Lissaint joins JP for an exchange about artistic wellness, its connection to spirituality, and how to find identity. 

About Carvens Lissaint: 

Carvens Lissaint is a Haitian American International award-winning poet, actor, and singer. He currently stars in the Tony Award winning musical HAMILTON as George Washington at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood, CA. Featured on TED Youth, Sundance Film Festival, The United States Green Build Council in Arizona, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on Broadway at The New Amsterdam Theater & the Off-Broadway Hip-Hop Theater Festival, debuting his one man show “Walk” at the Ohio Theater. A graduate of The American Academy for Dramatic Arts and St. John’s University with degrees in Acting/Dramatic Arts for Film & Television and holds an MFA from NYU Tisch School of The Arts Graduate Acting Program. He gives all glory and honor to Jesus. 

About JP Reynolds: 

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics:  

Becoming a Vocational Artist (5:41) • Being Productive vs. Being Fruitful (7:21) • Idols (8:01) • Finding Identity (12:17)

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds

For his Stir Crazy Festival 11 days after the death of George Floyd, JP Reynolds engaged some of his brilliant friends in wellness conversations. In this episode wealth advisor Travis Henry joins JP for an exchange about financial wellness, building sound mindsets and habits, how to start paying yourself first. 

About Travis Henry:

 Travis is a Vice President at True Capital Management (TRUE). As an advisor to sudden wealth clients, he navigates complex financial, business, and life challenges for professional athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, lottery winners, and inheritors. A native of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, Travis received his B.A. from Yale University, where he organized and led mentoring initiatives for local underserved youth. He was also a four-year letterman and All Ivy League selection, helping Yale win the 2006 Ivy League Football Championship. 

About JP Reynolds: 

Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University.

Conversation Topics: 

What to Do Before You Invest  (8:30) • How Much You Should Save (11:11) • 40/40/20 Concept (13:26) • Needs vs. Wants (17:37) 

App Recommendations: 

Mint • Credit Karma • Acorns 

Theme Song: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

---

Support JP's work with the podcast on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/jpreynolds