Two Mics Up

Eps. 77: Today on Two Mics Up - we have the pleasure to rock with one of our dopest guests, Actress Shawntay Dalon.  For Your Emmy® Consideration actress Shawntay Dalon was born & raised in Detroit, since the day she discovered her purpose, Shawntay Dalon has been hitting the ground running! 

Shawntay completed two seasons of Comedy Central's "Detroiters", she has also recurred on Netflix's "I Think You Should Leave”, and you can also check out Shawntay in the season 8 premiere episode of NBC’s “Brooklyn Nine Nine” playing the role of Aisha Fulton. Even with these accomplishments Shawntay prides herself most as still being the ‘Survivor Advocate’ that she's been for over 15 years. 

Once a depressed and hurt teen, Shawntay has found joy in Christ and also helping others through their pain. As a survivor herself, Shawntay found passion in helping others find & see their God given purpose. Be it acting, writing, dance, spoken word, or a simple ear to listen, Shawntay chooses to use her gifts to spread Faith, Love, and Courage.

Featuring:

Shawntay Dalon - Advocate, Actress, Writer, Producer, Comedian

Eps. 76:  Have you ever had the feeling that only if you had the proper tools or adequate resources that things might be different?  Well today on Two Mics Up we sit with Sylvia Montgomery - Entrepreneur, Writer, Production Developer and Podcast Host of Streamin' With A Purpose.  Sylvia strives to provide and connect people with the tools and resources they need to get a clearer direction to get to where they want to be financially, and provide motivation, inspiration, and opportunities for helping individuals to achieve their goals.  Tune in and receive some of the gems dropped by Sylvia during our conversation!

Featuring:

Sylvia Montgomery - Entrepreneur, Freelance Writer, Podcast Host of Streamin' With A Purpose

Eps. 75: Isaac Etter, activist and social entrepreneur joins damednydc and the Two Mics Up podcast today and we talk about transracial adoption.  Isaac shares his story of being adopted and growing up in a white world to curate deep conversations about race in America. With his unique insight on racial tensions between the white and black communities, Isaac has been able to curate impactful conversations where everyone learns to value each other and their experience, while learning about systemic racism, privilege and their role in it. 

Featuring:

Isaac Etter Founder Identity

Eps. 74: damednydc sits down with Mike Williams President - The Growth Coach of Northern Virginia.  Today Mike speaks to us about growing your business, and how his services helps clients implement processes and disciplines to drive sustainable growth acceleration.  If you have hit a stumbling block in your processes, not sure of your mission or having trouble with your sales plan look no further... Mike Williams can work with you to develop business strategies designed to help you and your business grow.

Featuring:

Mike Williams - President The Growth Coach of Northern Virginia

Eps. 73 Today Two Mics Up host damednydc heads to Charlotte North Carolina and sits with Janet Butts CEO and Founder of J and E Enterprises of Charlotte, LLC.  Janet Butts, has spent her career helping people free up time for more urgent, corporate tasks. Now, she helps businesses like yours flourish, and offers administrative assistance coupled with leadership development programs and opportunities for you to grow your team. Janet represents a client base that spans from Charlotte and surrounding areas and even across the country.  Take some time to sit down and listen to this awesome discussion!

Featuring:

Janet Butts Founder /CEO J and E Enterprises of Charlotte, LLC.

Eps. 72: Today on Two Mics Up host damednydc has the opportunity to sit down with Tiffany Santana, Executive Director of Bethany House Northern Virginia.  Bethany House is a place where women and children can seek refuge from abuse and trauma.  More importantly the mission of Bethany House is to eliminate domestic violence one family at a time by assisting victims through their safe shelter.

Bethany House also strives to help women and their children who have suffered from domestic violence regain health and dignity. Once families are stabilized, Bethany House helps them get reestablished in their community by permanent housing solutions and support.  Tune in and share this story and Bethany House information if you too suspect or know of a friend or family member suffering from abuse.

Featuring:

Tiffany Santana Executive Director Bethany House of Northern Virginia

Eps. 71: Today on Two Mics Up, damednydc heads to Cleveland Ohio and speaks with Kimberly Foreman, Executive Director of Environmental Health Watch.  Environmental Health Watch was formed in the early 1980's by a group of concerned neighbors and health professionals in response to pervasive health hazards in Northeast Ohio homes and communities. EHW provides education, advocacy, and direct service to families while also working alongside policy makers to spotlight and confront critical environmental health issues.  EHW has taken issues such as this head on and has moved forward to create a National buzz and on environmental issues and push the needle for positive change.  Tune in to this great conversation and learn more on how you can help make a positive impact on our environment.

Featuring:

Kimberly Foreman - Executive Director Environmental Health Watch

Eps. 70: Today on Two Mics Up, damednydc sits down with Leeta Harlem - Communication Strategist, Coach, Author and Speaker as well as Founder of the DMV Business Crossing Network.  The Business Crossing Network creates a space for you and your business to be connected for success.  

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Featuring Leeta Harlem: Founder DMV Business Crossing Network, Coach, Arthur, Podcast Host and more...

Eps. 69: Today on Two Mics Up we travel to Houston Texas and hit the Community ARC!  We are joined by Zuriel Gibson, Founder and CEO of Gibson Lupus ARC who has dedicated herself to providing innovative resources that serve the Lupus & Autoimmune diseases community that promotes a long life until the cure comes.  Tune in and get educated about how Lupus impacts so many people in our community and what you can do to help and support Gibson Lupus ARC.

Featuring: Zuriel Gibson Founder and CEO Gibson Lupus ARC

Eps. 68: As we head into the Thanksgiving Holiday Week, Two Mics Up is all about Giving Thanks and we are honored to have some of our past celebrity guests share some of their favorite Thanksgiving Memories and what else they are thankful for this Holiday season.  We are pleased to have the following guests join us on today's episode - Actress/Dancer and owner of The S.P.A.C.E. in Toronto Ontario Canada Linette Doherty, Actor/Director Lawrence Adisa - new film coming soon!  And Actress/Writer and Comedian Karen Bankhead who also joins us with her alter-ego Etta Mae Mumphries!  Tune in for the fun and also check out the details as Lawrence Adisa get his spades game on with his partner and long time friend Mekhi Phifer beginning December 1, 2021 on Caffeine TV.

Featuring:

Actor/Director: Lawrence Adisa

Actress/Writer/Comedian: Karen Bankhead

Actress/Dancer Owner of The S.P.A.C.E. Toronto: Linette Doherty