Pop Channy is a visual artist, content creator, and influencer. Most notably, she is the creator of a card game that is causing spirited debates at a game night near you called “Black Culture Trivia.” Hailing from the Beltzhoover neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA, Channy stops by to discuss the purpose of her card game as well as the ways in which players can benefit from earning their “Black cards.” In addition, we touch on Channy’s loc journey and how her hair is her signature form of self-expression. You can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blackculturetrivia/

Emmy-Nominated Producer and dynamic fashion & lifestyle influencer Cydney Cooper stops by the show to dish about her professional transition away from being a news reporter, her pride in being a Black woman, and her love for her future husband. “Coop” also blesses the show with her “Whitney vocals” on multiple occasions. https://www.cydneycooper.com. https://www.instagram.com/cydneycoopertv/ https://www.youtube.com/@CydneyCooperTV

Arriana Bey, A.K. A. “The Fine-Ass Content Creator,” is the owner of an online women’s boutique called BombBey. During a recent visit to her hometown of Pittsburgh (Beltzhoover), the content creator and fitness enthusiast stopped by the show to discuss her humble beginnings at Beltzhoover Elementary and how her experiences at Pittsburgh CAPA and Clarion University prepared her for her career as a marketing strategist, nightlife promoter, and social media influencer. Whether she’s traveling the world with her partner or hosting a “fine ass fitness meetup” in Pittsburgh, Arriana is all about maximizing her potential everywhere she goes.

Entrepreneur, esthetician, and model Danina Thompson sits down to chat about earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at 22, becoming a homeowner before 30 and opening her own business, Euphoria Hookahs with her friend Tay during the pandemic. While Danina is a relatively mellow person, she showed a lot of enthusiasm when I asked her about her love for Beyoncé.

Luxury realtor and property manager Devon Caudle talks about leaving her corporate job to focus all of her energy on building her property management firm, C&C Property Management. As a proud Philadelphia native and realtor, Dev knows all of the hidden gems in Philly as far as real estate, restaurants, and fun events are concerned. Although this episode was originally recorded on January 24, 2022, I wanted to honor my friend on her birthday by posting the audio from our episode. Happy Birthday Devon!!!

Bilingual realtor Stephanie Wess stops by the show to talk about her humble beginnings growing up in small village of Apopa in El Salvador to becoming a real estate agent, devoted wife and loving mother. Her bubbly personality is on full display during this episode which probably comes from her days as a competitor in beauty pageants. If you’re looking to purchase a home in the greater Pittsburgh area, then hit Steph up. Tell her Devyn sent you.

Visual artist Janel Young is a painter, muralist and community leader on a mission to inspire through creativity and play. Hailing from the Beltzhoover section of Pittsburgh, Janel has painted multiple murals throughout the city. On October 23, 2019, the artist received a proclamation from the City of Pittsburgh to recognize the day as “Janel Young Day” for her effort to wrap the city in color. And if these local accomplishments aren’t impressive enough for you, Janel created a piece that was featured at the 2020 U.S. Open. This creative genius is a true superhero and it was an honor to have a conversation with her.

I traveled all the way to New York City to record an episode of with and I must say that it was worth the trip. Natalie and Ant, of “The Least Favored” podcast, joined me at King Leaf Studios to have a conversation about Ant’s favorite word…ACCOUNTABILITY. Throughout the episode, the two podcasters talked about the origins of their platform as well as the plans they have for The Least Favored. Unlike the trend of male-female podcasting duos perpetuating “battle of the sexes” content that is all over social media, Natalie and Ant strive to have conversations that hold men and women accountable for their actions in relationships with one another. I really appreciated the way they broke down their opinions about mental health, mindful masculinity, and podcast etiquette. I hope you will enjoy this collaboration with one of the hottest podcasts out of NYC.

Recording artist and Pittsburgh native Benji stops by the show to discuss his journey growing up in the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh to becoming a member of the Atlanta-based musical collective known as “Spillage Village.” Throughout our conversation, Benji speaks on the importance of protecting his mental wellness and how some dark times almost got the best of him. Also, Benji and I vibe out to some of my favorite bass lines. When Benji isn’t singing or rapping, he’s playing bass on “Psalm Sing” by Spillage Village & Mereba. Thank you Benji for being so transparent during this episode!

3x-Emmy-award winning journalist Jasmine Monroe, formerly of WKYC News, stops by the show to talk about her professional journey. Jasmine touches on Black female journalists that inspired her to pursue her career as well as the difficulties of being a Black woman covering stories about Black people that are harmed by the police.