On this episode I sat down the Rod Gilmore of ESPN. We chatted about how he got into the competitive world of sports broadcasting and how he is living his life with cancer (Multiple Myeloma).

Outline of Interview:

Intro – Welcome to the Podcast

• A brief about how we know each other

Main Interview

• A bit about Rod’s personal & Professional Background
  • How you got into Broadcasting
    • The Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZCCAqoSwY

Closing

• Any upcoming broadcasts/games you’ll be covering or social media folks can follow

• Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

On this episode I sat down with Dr. Blair "Professor" Condoll of Dillard University & Oliver "OT" Thomas WBOK's The Good Morning Show to talk a ton of hot topics.

Intro

• Oliver Thomas on Facebook

Main interview - Hot topics

• Covid-19 & its vaccine;

• Part 1

• Spoiler Alert - they didn’t

• Kamala Harris represents many things, especially Black Women’s work

• Mardi Gras 2021 in New Orleans: Closed bars, no to-go drinks

Outro

• Oliver Thomas on Facebook

• WBOK 1230 AM

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

On this episode I sat down with Lee Koonce President & Artistic Director of Gateways Music Festival. We talk about his journey from permonance to art administration. We also talk about safe spaces for people of African descent in music and other places, as well as a host of other topics.

Outline for interview:

Intro - Welcome to Podcast

Background

- How we know each other

- Lee's professional background

• Lee's Background

Main interview topics:

- How you got into the world of the arts

- Why not just do the performance side

- Tips for others interested in this field

- What is the Gateways Music Festival & why is it so important

• https://gatewaysmusicfestival.org/

- Other hot topics

- Comments of why diversity, equity and inclusion are important in the fine arts

• Gateways Philosophical Statement

Outro

Lee to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media

• https://gatewaysmusicfestival.org/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with Ariel Shelton Davis of the Kennedy Center. We talk about her journey from musician to art administration. We also had a open discussion of the state of diversity in mainstream orchestras today as well as some the work she and others are doing to change this landscape.

Interview Outline & Show notes 

Intro - Welcome to Podcast

Background 

• How we know each other & professional background

• Busboys and Poets

Main Interview

How Ariel got into the world of the arts cultural organizer & Social impact

• Washington Women in Jazz Festival

Tips for others interested in this field

• Art Administrators of Color

Outro

Ariel to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media

• https://www.aeryelle.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with former corporate executive & my father, Troy Henry.  We talked about his ascent in "Corporate America" and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur. 

Interview Outline:

Intro - Welcome Mr. Troy Henry

 - A little about Troy & how we know each other

Main Interview

• Troy's educational & professional background; how did he get into corporate world

• Make sure your skills are tight

• You can’t microwave wine

• https://www.paloalto.com/business-plan-software

• https://dealstream.com/

Outro - any upcoming projects or things to promote for Troy

• http://www.henryconsulting.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

I sat down with Dr. Maurice Sholas 

• Maurice Sholas, MD, PhD, is a physician entrepreneur who provides care for children with physical disabilities and as an administrator uses his voice to elevate marginalized communities in healthcare.

Intro – Welcome Dr Sholas

Background on Dr.  Sholas

• How we know each other – we are just truly meeting 😊

Main Interview Outline

• Overview of distrust in health care systems – where does that come from

• Criticisms around the vaccine – why you decided to get it

Outro – Dr. Sholas Social Media & Upcoming articles etc.

All social media platforms at @DocMoSho or at www.DocMoSho.com  

On this episode I sat down with Nicole Creppel, MS, MS4. We walked COVID-19, How vaccines work, increasing diversity in cliniscal trials, & Implicit Bias in the medical system.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episdoe I sat down with Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE. Dr. Trapido is Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Louisiana State University School of Public Health. We discussed what the research is telling us about COVID-19, thoughts on how the US & Louisiana are handling the virus & thought on the COVID-19 vaccines.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I talked with Leslie Saucier Arceneaux  Surveillance Epidemiologist for the Louisiana Department of Health. She talks a bit about her experience on the COVID-19 team.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with Dr. Sabrina Bent Board-certified Anesthesiologist talking about COVID-19 & her experience in Northern New Jersey for a month in April at the beginning of the pandemic crisis

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/