Two Mics Up

Eps. 59: Today on Two Mics Up, we travel to southern Maryland and talk to Tamika Williams Founder and Executive Director of Beautiful I Am.  “BEAUTIFUL I AM” was developed by Ms. Williams as a response to the exposure of negative images and environments impacting the futures of our young girls and women. The metropolitan area of Maryland and Washington, DC is full of self-conscience girls and women, who are searching for love, acceptance, and are going to extreme measure to achieve it.  This was a much needed conversation and tune in to learn how you can support the work that Beautiful I Am is doing in and around our community.

Featuring:

Tamika Williams Founder / Executive Director Beautiful I Am

Eps. 58: What up to all the listeners of the Two Mics Up podcast!  Today's episode we go "LIVE"!  We talking #blackexcellence tonight!

If you are like us and you believe in supporting small businesses in the community then come join this conversation.  We will be highlighting the products and services of the businesses who have been critical to our success!

Make sure to subscribe on our website or YouTube Channel to enter in and win one of two prizes we will be giving away "LIVE" at the end of the broadcast.

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Eps. 57: The Two Mics Up team sits down with Co-Directors Taneasha White (she/her) and Brooke Taylor (they/them) at the "spot" in Richmond Virginia.  When we say the "spot" - we mean the Collab Spot!  The Collab Spot is Richmond’s new co-working space and social justice community hub. The Collab spot is comprised of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color centered collectives that are committed to racial justice and community through the provision of safe co-working and meeting space, resources, integrative wellness services, and community events.  Tune in and #MEETMEATTHESPOT!  You don't want to miss out on the nuggets, gems and boulders of knowledge and wisdom shared on this amazing episode of Two Mics Up!

Featuring:

Taneasha White (she/her) and Brooke Taylor (they/them) Co-Directors The Collab Spot

Eps. 56: Today on Two Mics Up, our host damednydc heads out to California and chats things up with Rahbin Shyne.  Rahbin is is an author, marathon runner and host of the 365 Brother's Podcast.  The 365 Brothers Podcast delivers inspiring interviews from diverse black men from all walks of life.  Our host - damednydc has had the pleasure to appear on an episode of the 365 Brothers Podcast, and now we continue our conversation across platforms.  Tune in as Rahbin talks about 365 Brothers podcast, her inspirations, the current Presidential administration our community and so much more... 

Featuring:

Rahbin Shyne Author and Host of 365 Brothers Podcast 

Eps. 55: Today the Two Mics Up team works to educate our audience on human trafficking.  Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide. According to the Department of State, 2 million women and children are victims of human trafficking every year.   In the United States alone, 300 thousand children are forced into child prostitution and child pornography each year. In Washington DC alone, trafficking innocent children is a $100 million industry.  

Tune in as we work to educate our community with this difficult conversation.  

Featuring: Deborah Sigmund Founder Innocents at Risk

Eps. 54 Today on Two Mics Up host damednydc heads to California to sit down and chop it up with Mokenstef.  This totally amazing interview with @therealmokenstef is now available on all streaming platforms.  Tune in to hear the ladies discuss the inspiration behind their smash #1995 Billboard hit "He's Mine", life before , during and after Azz Izz, and their upcoming projects.

Featuring:

Mokenstef

Eps. 53: damednydc host of the Two Mics Up podcast travels out to Seattle Washington and chops it with Tyson Robinson host of the TysonVibes Podcast.  Tyson Robinson uses his platform to inspire confidence in our communities businesses by highlighting the knowledge and experience of breakthrough entrepreneurs across our country.  This is a platform crossover conversation show. Check out our YouTube channel as we air the original episode where damednydc joined Tyson Robinson on his show and now we have Tyson here on Two Mics Up.  This is a perfect example of black businesses working together to support and uplift one another.

Featuring:

Tyson Robinson - Host of the TysonVibe Podcast.

Eps. 52: Are you or anyone you know worrying about a legal problem? Do you need legal advice or legal representation? Well today on the Two Mics Up Podcast you will not have to go much further to find the right person who may have a solution to your problems.  The days of no longer being able to afford an attorney are long gone, tune in as we sit down with Regina Legette an Independent LegalShied Associate and get the legal advice, counsel, or representation you need! 

Featuring:

Regina Legette LegalShield Independent Associate

Eps. 51 Today on Two Mics Up as we close out May and National Mental Heath Awareness month - we wanted to speak to the role of The Church and Mental Health.  We are joined by Pastor Al Harris and his wife Co-Pastor Sabrina Harris of Deliverance Headquarters for All People located in Suitland, Maryland and they help to educate us on the spiritual, physical and mental journey involved in an individuals overall health. Most importantly, our guests speakers really shine a light on how the church does and can help our community deal with the stigma and stresses of mental health.  I urge our audience and listeners to tune in as this conversation touches on so many aspects and areas that we need to look at to heal and move forward to better our selves as it relates to the struggles of mental health and more.

Featuring:

Pastor Al Harris and Co-Pastor Sabrina Harris of Deliverance Headquarters for All People

Eps. 51: Today on Two Mics Up we sit down with Charissa McCall the Resources & Outreach Program Manager for FailSafe ERA.  FailSafe ERA works to; empower, restore, and advise inmates, returning citizens and family members affected by incarceration.  FailSafe ERA works to break down barriers that prevent former inmates and people who have been incarcerated from becoming successful, productive citizens. Their model transforms criminal intent and behaviors into social and economic success.  Tune in to another amazing story that just should not be missed.

Featuring:

Charissa McCall - Resources & Outreach Program Manager FailSafe ERA