If you follow debates on social media, you could easily come to the conclusion that "High-Value Men", Men Going Their Own Way and Red Pill are the only topics being discussed with regards to relationships. In this podcast, I step away from the hot takes and delve into a real discussion on relationships and try to identify the issues men and women are having in maintaining strong relationships. 

Coach Vaun is a couples counselor and he will provide insights on things men and women can do to strengthen their relationships. I also discuss with him some of the reasons why men and women seem to be at odds. 

In this episode, I am talking with Lagayle Marie. Lagayle is a singer/songwriter, an accomplished playwright. We talk about her experience in the music industry and what it was like navigating the music industry as a female teenager. She talks about what life was like becoming a mother at a young age, and how the tragedy changed the trajectory of her life, and much more. Thank you for taking the time to listen, and now here is my conversation with Lagayle.

In this episode, I am talking with Chrishon Lampley, owner, and founder of Love Cork Screw. Chrishon not only talks about the founding of the wine brand but the challenges she’s faced in being taken seriously as a black woman in an industry dominated by white men. We talk about her wines, her business model, and the future of her wine brand. Check out the show notes to links to where you can purchase Love Cork Screw wines, and at the end of the episode, Chrishon provides a promotion code to get free shipping.

Visit Love Cork Screw Website

https://www.lovecorkscrew.com/

About this Episode: 

About the Guest (source: https://www.ikavina.com/story.asp)

Along the way of tasting and drinking a number of wines from the Old World and the New World, I came up with the question of how to drink wines for free, and the next step was to build a website and start reviewing wines. And, while doing this as well as still attending wine tastings on a weekly basis, I came to get to know people in the trade; importers, distributors, winemakers, label owners, sales reps, bartenders, restaurateurs, etc. Of course, some of them brush you off at first, but when they start seeing you consistently and other people say you're cool, it starts to open doors.

The next step was to put together some smaller tastings to expose some of the people I know/knew to different wines that were out there and easily found but that they might walk by. I started by holding one at Manayunk Brewery with a bevy of great wines from Nationwide Wine and Spirits. Following this, I did a couple over at Mantra, which was owned by buddy, Chef Al Paris. From this, I realized that a television show would be a great vehicle featuring him with the food and me with the wine. This resulted in a couple of tapings at Mission Grille in Philadelphia and a couple of dinners upstairs at the Manayunk Brewery; I literally have gotten a ton of phone calls over the years where the caller thought my number was that of Mission Grille! In all of this, we got welcome assistance from restaurant owners, managers, other chefs and waiters who all came in and helped us out. And the television show ideas are still there and ready.

The wines mentioned in this episode: 

Romanee Conti 

Franciacorta

Wines of Aleria 

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

Motif

Caprice

Bakhita 

Arpeggio - Aglianico

Passito di Pantelleria "Ben Ryé" 2018 donnafugata

Grappa

Pisco

Ikavina Website: https://www.ikavina.com/

How I Became Main Page: https://anchor.fm/howibecame

If I were to talk only about beauty pageants with Kelli, that alone would make for a compelling podcast. But we're not going to talk about pageants; we're going to talk about welding. And welding as it relates to shipbuilding in particular. Beauty pageants are a hobby of Kelli's, but what Kelli does for a living is shipbuilding. She was a welder in the US Navy where she worked in the shipyard repairing naval vessels. After leaving the navy, she went to work at the shipyards in Virginia. We talk about everything that comes with holding leadership roles in a male-dominated field while also participating in beauty pageants. There are challenges and expectations that come with each role, and Kelli has to balance the two... plus, she's a mother of five. There is a lot to talk about!

Keill is an author of children's book and you can purchase one here: https://www.amazon.com/Willow-Discovers-Welding-Kelli-Gilliam/dp/0578667932

You can follow Kelli on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/xokellinicole/

Email comments and questions to: [email protected]

Michael Bowen considers himself a wry stoic and tactical epistemologist, data architect, writer, entrepreneur, foodie, anti-fragile, formalist, gearhead, hacker, maker, shooter, Ooda Buddha.

His current writing focused on knowledge & power, global frameworks, information theory, and the practical aspects of moving from philosophy to philosophy.

In this episode, I talk with Michael about how all of this shape his views on blackness and how his family history has shaped his worldview.

You can read Michael Bowen's writings at: https://mdcbowen.substack.com/

For questions or comments, you can contact us at: [email protected]

In this episode, I speak with Professor Brandon Pendleton on the importance of "Professional Polish". We discuss his methods to help students achieve this, but we also delve into strategies for entering the workforce, getting your resume in front of higher managers. 

Brandon worked in HR for 18 years and began his career as an intern and ultimately an HR Associate for Ford Motor Company. He later worked in HR management positions at both Citigroup and Sears.  Prior to joining Harold Washington College, he was the VP of Human Resources for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.

For questions and comments, email us at: [email protected]

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In this inaugural podcast, I am talking with Rukiya Michele. Rukiya is the host of the podcast, Soul Stories, a podcast where individuals come on to tell their stories because she believes, today I am talking with Rukiya Michele. Rukiya is the host of the podcast, Soul Stories, a podcast where individuals come on to tell their stories because she believes, everyone has a story to tell. Rukiya is also an author, a journalist, a poet and activist, and one of the smartest and most engaging persons I know. And I have known Rukiya for most of my life. And I will reveal why I was adamant about having her as my first guest. Usually, Rukiya is listening to others tell their stories, but today she gets to tell hers. everyone has a story to tell. Rukiya is also an author, a journalist, a poet and activist, and one of the smartest and most engaging persons I know. And I have known Rukiya for most of my life. And I will reveal why I was adamant about having her as my first guest. Usually, Rukiya is listening to others tell their stories, but today she gets to tell hers.

Listen to Soul Stories at: https://open.spotify.com/show/5rOWe69F0EcdNSH4UtVzQr

Voice 1: Brandon Pendleton

Voice 2: Kelli Royals

Voice 3: Rukiya Michele

Voice 4: Michael Cobb Bowen

A quick review of the upcoming Quick Start Creative podcast. More trailers coming soon.