Umi concludes her conversation with rap icon Doug E. Fresh on health in the Black Community. Umi Says the Podcast is available right now!

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UMI continues her conversation with Hip Hop Icon Doug E. Fresh. 

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“What a pleasure to speak of being in same venues that cultivated hip-hop.. reminiscing before face-book, twitter and IG of times long gone.. and how we stayed connected.. and the relevance of it all to this day.. The connection is in Real time that listening to allows you to imagine and feel the energy of an exciting time in history that holds soo much relevance.. How sound and time travels.. Spoken by our “Icons living” from the beginnings of Hip-hop to this day!!!
Shout Out to “Disco Fever, Sal, Bam, Melee Mel, Curtis Blow, Salt*Pepper, Boogie Down Bronx, Jamal Shabazz etc.. Keep Shinin...

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Umi talks with New Orleans based visual artist Brandan BMike Odums about Culture, the Self Care Movement, his work with Will Smith on his new book and more.

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A real story of inspiration, Umi speaks with Michelle Coles author of the book "Black was the Ink". They discuss the themes in her debut novel and the story behind them. Come to find out that Umi's son Yasiin Bey is a motivation for the book and Michelle's marriage. You'll love this story and how these ladies connect on the Umi Says podcast.  

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Umi talks with the eldest daughter of Malcom X, Ambassador Shabazz.

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This episode Umi gives a little preview of what's coming in upcoming episodes. The things she wants to share with you including a great conversation with an extra special guest. In true Umi fashion she shows love to the youth and to you for your support of the podcast. 

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Umi and her guest Sharon Palmer share stories of keeping an eye on their kids as they develop their talent and shoot for their dreams. Agents and managers are not your friends and you can't take your eyes off them for a minute. The mother of Keke Palmer also talks about good advice she got from another famous mom that she didn't know was good advice at the time. 

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Umi sits down with Joyce Payne mother of Actor, Director Carl Payne of the Cosby show, Martin currently Nickelodeon's Young Dylan. The two talk about a young Carl Payne, Health and Wellness and Miss Joyce got a lil sumthin sumthin going on as well. Enjoy!

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Our own Umi Says, mother of Yasiin Bey talks with Neicy Tribbett mother of gospel artist Tye Tribbett. They talk raising sons and being mothers. Much respect and lots of love in this episode of the Umi Says Podcast.

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