The SmartDumb Podcast

I sat down with Venette of VP Creative Consulting. We talk about the corporate experience, branding particularly for businesses of color....and Ronald McDonald.

I sat down with Ewane Masango of The Society.

I went on IG live with the homie Drae(@r.d.hamilton1981) to talk about the topic of the week.

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Our conversation continues as she discusses her seven(7, VII, siete) books! Talk about CJs Place and where it's going to(...o).

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My guest is Carolyn, a Baltimore native. Poet, performing artist, author, event host, and that which is most important to her, a "good person."

We start off talking about her upbringing, how it led to her performance background, and some of her favorite moments acting.

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Continuing my interview with Grace Love, we talk about the Artist Retreat in April 2022, hosting versus performing, interact with those who viewed us live, and generally shoot the shit.

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I sat down with Kandi Turner, the owner of the greeting card company, Black Licorice. We talk about her grandmother inspiring her business, living in Arizona, and her role in uplifting the community, particularly as this was recorded in February.

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I had a great conversation with Grace Love. She is among other things a spoken word artist, published author, and the Founder of Poets For Dinner.

In Part 1 she talks about her artistry and creativity, her independence, Baltimore's spoken word scene, and a glimpse into Poets For Dinner artists retreats.

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December 31st of 2021 I sat down with Divine, a friend/mentor/poetry goddess and overall amazing person. I wanted to make this the first interview released in 2022, so here we are.

Our conversation spans from her poetry, to her performance, to her purpose. It continues into her evolution, and features her young boys/men.

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Continuing my conversation with Nerd. He discusses establishing his identity, networking; meeting and collaborating with DJ Art.is; and his aspirations to expand.