Episode 022 | Seeing the Beauty in Your Truth with Gia Love

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Instagram: @love.gia

Gia Marie Love is currently a Community Activist and member of the underground Ballroom and Kiki Scene. She has worked in HIV/AIDS prevention since 2012, at organizations such as Harlem United and Callen Lorde. She has provided prevention services to marginalized populations, such as trans and gender nonconforming communities of color. In addition, she has hosted various events that center around the health and wellness of queer people of color. She is a passionate advocate for trans and gender nonconforming people's rights, such as access to employment, healthcare, housing, and education, to name a few. Ms. Love has won numerous awards for her public speaking skills in policy debate and is an outstanding orator. Currently, Gia is a cast member of the documentary entitled, KIKI. Nylon magazine reviewed the documentary and described Gia as, "the most compelling and magnetic person I've e

Episode 021 | Servant First, Leader Second with Antwain Donte'

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Twitter @fashionghuru or @stampedemodels

Instagram @fashionghuru or @stampedemodels

www.stampedeschoolofmodeling.com

Antwain Donte’ Hill, a trained Runway and Model Coach, Fashion Show Producer and Choreographer, Motivational Speaker and Philanthropist, is the Founder/Artistic Director of Stampede School of Modeling. Antwain Donte’ is also the Founder/Spokesman for an organization in which he founded in 2013, "A Disease Called Hope", which specializes in building children and families who are suffering with HIV, AIDS, Cancer and any terminally ill diseases. Antwain found this organization after being diagnosed himself with Multiple Myeloma(Bone Cancer) in 2012.

Antwain Donte’ is the epitome of resilience. He is a model, coach, choreographer, teacher, friend, mentor, public speaker, activist and entrepreneur. Antwain Donte’ has taught over 2470 models, h

Episode 020 | Empowerment and Challenging Ego with Craig Washington

Twitter: @craigwerks

http://www.craigwerks.com/

Craig Washington was born and lovingly raised by Anna and Leon Washington. At AID Atlanta, a multi-service AIDS organization, he serves as a Prevention Programs Manager. Craig oversees HIV prevention programming for gay men including The Evolution Project, a program for young Black gay men and transgender individuals. He also enrolls individuals in PrEP services to help prevent HIV infection.

Craig has been a founding co-chair of the annual Bayard Rustin-Audre Lorde Breakfast alongside Darlene Hudson since 2002. He currently working on an oral history project about key Black lgbt clubs and their impact upon communities. He has written various editorials and essays for the Huffington Post, The Atlanta Voice, Georgia Voice and various anthologies. He has been HIV+ for 30 years.

Episode 019 | The Power of a Unique Idea and Creative Thinking with Marcus Williams

Facebook Page: Tuskegee Heirs

Twitter: @Tuskegeeheirs

Instagram: @marcustheviusal

Marcus Williams is your friendly neighborhood artist. He is an American Illustrator and currently the creator and artist behind comic projects Tuskegee Heirs and Super Natural. A long time lover of video games, comic art, and all things animated, Marcus dedicated his young artistic years to fine tuning my illustration muscles by way of freelancing. Over fifteen years later, he is catching his stride and still ever growing in hopes of being a well-rounded illustrator.

Stationed in Atlanta Ga, Marcus spend most of his time toiling away late nights on everything from illustrating children’s books, comic art, to random character commissions and more. A proud father of two, he somehow manage to steal enough time to create loads of artwork and check homework. Marcus is excited about the direction his comic properties are headi

Episode 018 | Integrity & Coping with Crisis with Titus Burrell

Facebook Page or Name: Titus J. Burrell

Instagram: @titus_j_burrell

Titus J. Burrell is a writer, director and producer who is a Baltimore native. in 2010 Titus quit his job as a mail carrier. Not knowing how he would provide for his family, in 2012 the opportunity to go back to school presented itself and Titus took full advantage.

He was faced with 2 options as a major; Acting or becoming a film maker. Film making became the clear option because he could star in his own work.

Taking up film making gave Titus the confidence to start his own youtube station "Wait What Television". On the station he produced 4 shows, 2 of which he wrote and produced.

Titus also started a production company,

"Greenwood Avenue Projects".

Titus is currently preparing for graduation in Spring of 2017 and with his new short film Black In Blue gaining lots of attention in the Baltimore area, Titus is looking to hit the ground running wit

Episode 017 | Fatherhood, Fences, and the "Unsexy" Side of Leadership with Kevan Turman

Facebook Page or Name: Kevan Turman

Twitter: @BrothersBrunch

Instagram: @the_brothers_brunch

Kevan Turman is the creator of Brothers' Brunch and Dope Dads. In addition, he serves as Director of Institutional Advancement at the AIM Institute. The Brothers Brunch is primarily focused on the Gentleman's experience through Cuisine, Culture and Connection. Each brunch has a specific theme and emphasis which brings style and sophistication to life. The inspiration behind starting this movement was the feeling that one gets when they think go the 1920's. This era was distinctive in terms of cultural change and stylistically redefined mens fashion. For men the twenties evoked a definitive masculine aesthetic. Today, our society is intrigued and fascinated with this notion of the roaring twenties which proves to be timeless, classic and vintage. While trendy, fashion during this time was a strong statement

Episode 016 | Finding Your Voice And Empowering Those Around You with Yvonne Dodd

Facebook Page or Name: EviDConsulting

Twitter: @EviD

Instagram: @EviSays

Yvonne Druyeh Dodd (Evi D. for short) is passionate about helping creatives and entrepreneurs get the clarity, confidence, and strategy they need to do profitable, sustainable work. She created the Authentic Hustle, a series of workshops and programming that covers everything from mindset and self care to building valuable networks and mission-driven strategic planning. Yvonne is currently finishing her first book “Getting to Why: A Guide to finding purpose, creating your mission, and living an authentic life”.

She completed her Life & Business Coaching Certification at the University of Miami and received her bachelor’s degree from Oglethorpe University. With a background in psychology, sales, and nonprofit management, Yvonne has over 10 years of experience in marketing/communications, fundraising and development, relationship m

Episode 015 | Making Authentic Connections with Your Business with Jamillah Rahmaad, Owner of JR|PR - Public Relations Consultancy

Facebook Page or Name: facebook.com/befriendyourbrand

Twitter: @jai_soapbox

Instagram: @befriendyourbrand

http://BefriendYourBrand.com

Build Authority (E-Book)- https://befriendyourbrand.dpdcart.com/product/136462

Jamillah Rahmaad holds an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a graduate degree from Valdosta State University, her business portfolio includes providing promotional communications for healthcare facilities, executing community management for governmental agencies, marketing for university systems, and creating first class public relations strategy for business owners.

In 2013, Jamillah launched Soukle, a community organization that hosted social events, community service projects, and professional development seminars. Soukle focused on creating a perfect marriage between social and business networking. Eager to focus o

Episode 014 | Protecting Your Story, Moonlight, and Kanye West with Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins, LGBT Influencer, published writer, and curator for DoctorJonPaul.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DoctorJonPaul

Twitter: @DoctorJonPaul

Instagram: @DoctorJonPaul

www.DoctorJonPaul.com

"My Existence is Resistance."- Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins

Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins has spent much of his life trying to figure who he is. Much of that journey began when he took the risk of coming out to his family at the age of 19 and leaving a religion that caused him a great deal of anxiety and grief. After two suicide attempts in college, he realized that if he truly wanted to heal from the pain he experienced throughout his life, both as a Black man and a queer person of color, he needed to share his experiences.

Dr. Higgins is a graduate with a Doctorate in Educational Justice, Masters in Management and a BA in Communications Studies. He is devoted to making sure that the needs of all LGBTQ Black and Brown

Episode 013 | Dondrae McGee | Live Dope, Dress Well, Inspire Others

Twitter: @ye_gaultier

Instagram: @haberdashnow

Website: haberdashnow.com

Dondrae McGee is the Owner and Principal Stylist of Haberdashnow, Men's Style and Fashion Consulting, LLC. The tagline of the brand is 'LIVE dope. DRESS well INSPIRE others'. As a principal stylists, Dondrae believes style is important, but clothing is one-third of how style is expressed. To him, It is most expressed through a gent's life and how he lives along with lives he is able to inspire. Dondrae love to hear the visions of his clients and work with them to make them come to fruition. Many gents look to celebrities and athletes as reference points of style, but cannot afford what those persons wear therefore, Haberdashnow creates looks for their gents that look just as good, as well as complements their budgets.