The Victory Podcast

We are back after a life hiatus:

Episode Notes

• How we know each other & Dr. Elizabeth Baquet’s DO Personal & profession background

• St. Augustine (“St. Aug”) High school – New Orleans

• Episode 1: Dr. Sabrina Bent, MD; Episode 2: Leslie Saucier Arceneaux,MPH; Episode 3: Dr. Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE; Episode 4: Dr. Nicole Creppel;Episode 5: Dr Maurice Sholas, MD,PhD

• What is an Ob-Gyn and what attracted her to that specialty

• Favorite & least favorite part of the job

On this episode I sat down with Alicia Partee M.A. , LMFT and we discussed her new book a bit about we each can Authentigrate through the changes & transitions in life.

Intro

• Welcome to the podcast

https://maranathacc.com/

https://www.authentigrate.com/

Main Interview

• A bit about Alicia’s background

Outro

• Upcoming events/ where to buy the book

REGISTER: Authentigrate Master Class & Book Launch - June 25th

Alicia's Book: Authentigrate on Amazon

• Alicia’s Social media & website etc.-

• Authentigrate on Instagram

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with Zaneta Blackmon a Food Scientist. She talks about how she got into the world of food science. We then proceeded to talk about any & everything. Hope you enjoy it!!

During this Special Holiday episode I was on New Orleans WBOK talking COVID-19, Vaccinations & being on the verge of New Orleans Renaissance as we close out 2021.

Intro/Outro Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Other music by provided by WBOK

On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion and we talk about holiday treats and her upcoming Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release) that drops Saturday November 27th 

Thanksgiving episode Outline

Welcome back Kia!!

• Who is Kia Benion?

How was your Thanksgiving – Staying safe

• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 1

Holiday Recipe ideas (pastries & Cocktails)

• Thanksgiving

• Spice Forward

• Apple, cinnamon, fall fruit cobblers

• Play into the spices

• Still Spice

• Cinnamon, cloves, mint (peppermint bark)

• https://www.ghirardelli.com/peppermint-bark-chocolate

• Red velvet, pound cake, and southern bread pudding

• Bourbon forward drinks

• Cloves all spice, star anise, red wine, nutmeg

• Champagne Punch

• Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release)

• Honey, cinnamon, all spice & vanilla

• Shipping or local pickup (Atlanta/Chicago)

• @thepastryengineer

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Pushing, Fighting & Expecting

On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine Lewis of Charlee's Cure Foundation. She shares the numerous medical challenges her & Charlee have been facing since we last spoke. She also shares advise and words and encouragement for others. 

Outline for this episode:

Welcome Back to the podcast Tramaine!!

                Previous episodes with Tramaine: Episode 7 & 14

                                Episode 7 – Caring for the Caretaker

                                Episode 14: Check in with Charlee’s Angel Tramaine

• How is Charlee?

Song referenced Surrounded - Upperroom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charleescurefoundation

Charlee’s Hashtag: #charleestrong

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion who uses her brand The Pastry Engineer to teach kids about STEM

Outline for Interview

Intro

Welcome to the podcast 

Quick how we know each other – Spoiler: Kia is Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an Pastry Engineer

Main Interview topics:

How you started with the Pastry Engineer & Cocktail Engineer

                Referenced: Episode 13 – A Sweet Conversation with Kaitlin Guerin

Tips for those looking to get into culinary and/or  STEM 

• Hygroscopic – tending to absorb moisture from the air

How have you managed through out the pandemic – Personally & professionally

• Professionally: Pivoting to corporate team building

Outro:

www.thepastryengineer.com

Follow Kia/ The Pastry Engineer on Instagram

@kiabenion

@thepastryengineer

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with my friend Reginald Darby to talk about his time on "The Hill", our days back at Howard as well as a host of other topics 

Outline for interview

Intro - Welcome to the podcast

A little about Reggie 

How we know each other

Main Interview

More about Reggie's life & career

- how Reggie navigated into and out of working on The Hill

- tips for others who may be interested: challenges Reggie faced along the way & how he overcame them

Other topics discussed

- What Reggie did during the lockdown

Rosewood strategies – more info coming soon

Jack’d – dating app Queer People of color

- Pride month and what it's like for him as a black gay man

Pop culture/currently in politics topics 

- thoughts/ comments Britney spears conservatorship case 

Outro

How can people reach out & stay tuned

@thereginalddarby – Instagram

@PoliticoNoire - Twitter

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

On this episode I sat down with Judge Shelyna Brownto talk about how she became a judge and a ton of other important topics

Outline for interview

Intro

-Welcome to the podcast

Intro Judge Brown - a little about yourself

- how we know each other

Main interview

• A little about yourself 

• Dream bigger – listen to God’s calling for you

Hot topics 

• Thoughts on cases in recent history involving police shootings (especially of unarmed black persons)?; Does it hit a bit different being a part of the justice system and a black woman?

Other Topics

Sheylna’s forthcoming book – Preside

• The idea of stewarding/presiding over your own life

• Matthew 25:14-30 (NIV Version)

How people can reach you & stay tuned to keep and eye out for the book 

https://www.shelynabrown.com/

Shelyna on LinkedIn

On this episode I sat down with my college friend Corey Daniels to talk how he got into the world of information security and a host of hot topics

Show notes

Intro - Welcome to the Podcast

• How we know each other

Main interview

• A bit about Corey’s Background

• Pathways program – interested in government

Tips for others

• US Small Business Administration – programs for minority owned businesses

Other hot topics

• Quarantine chronicles how have you been managing during the pandemic

• The Daily Corey

• Episode with Lee Koonce

Outro – Ways to follow Corey

• The Daily Corey - Instagram