We Need More

We Need More

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We Need More episodes

  • Kaine Hampton - Entertainment Lawyer
    Kaine Hampton is an Entertainment Law attorney; he served as Counsel with the Global Entertainment division of Viacom Networks, servicing MTV, VH1, BET, and Logo Networks. In this role, Kaine works to execute agreements for on-air and off-air productions across the Viacom Media Network channels and platforms, specializing in large-scale live music events, scripted, and unscripted programming, including shows such as MTV Video Music Awards and BET Awards.
    Prior to this role, Kaine served as a Business Analyst with Music World Entertainment, in which he worked closely with the legal department and production teams on digital content exploitation projects for artists such as Beyonce, Chaka Khan, and Johnny Cash.
    In, At the Crossroads: The Intersection of Synchronization Licensing and Musician Advocacy, Kaine discusses some of the challenges songwriters and licensees face under the Copyright Act. Further, In City University of Hong Kong’s Journal of Law, Technology and Public Policy, Hampton discusses the challenges and advantages that social media has presented for employers, article entitled, Trending Topic: An Effective Analysis to Determine Employer Ownership of Social Media Accounts.
    He is a member of the ABA IP Law –Young Lawyers Action Group and National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications.
    46 min
  • Anika Hobbs - Owner and Lead Curator of Nubian Hueman & The Black Love Experience
    CURATE.  CREATE.  CELEBRATE. 

    Nubian Hueman is a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world.  Bringing popular culture, and fair-trade to a modern brand experience by serving as a means to promote collective interaction, community development, and global responsibility through a fresh and artistic platform. 

    Nubian Hueman is  a social enterprise that specializes in sourcing and curating unique goods, fashion, and art by designers representing the global Diaspora.  They break the myth that artists cannot live through their creative abilities which drives us to change the narrative of design around the world.  Anika Hobbs has partnered with close to 400 artists and designers, from 6 different continents, and over 25 countries.  Nubian Hueman is the only digital and brick-and-mortar with 99% of it's products made and purchased by people of color. Essentially they are the link that binds creative sustainability and international commerce.

    Follow on Instagram- @nubianhueman

    nubianhueman.com

    WASHINGTON DC

    1231 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington DC 20020

    (202) 394-3386

    BALTIMORE MD

    211 W. Read Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

    Opening Summer 2019


    47 min
  • John Ledbetter - Founder & CEO of Sunchase Media

    Sunchase media is short-form video production company located in Washington DC.

    Sunchase Media uses video to tell the stories of people, of companies, of products. Whatever your story is, they want to tell it. From the moment of an idea’s conception to the very final color correction before screening. You provide the inspiration, and they'll provide the creative direction and a full production staff to make your project happen.

    Follow on instagram @SunchaseMedia

    sunchasemedia.com

    38 min
  • Ronald Draper - Owner of the RD Showroom, Art Educator & Activist

    Ronald Alexander Draper is a visual artist born and raised in Harlem, New York. The NAACP and Urban League award-winning artist and Art Educator also serves as the Director of Contemporary Arts and Culture at Harlem Hospital Center, creating displays for individual spaces across the 200,000 square-foot campus.

    Draper, who specializes in custom-tailored artwork for both residential and commericial spaces, uses a multitude of artistic materials and extremely deliberate decision-making to create one of a kind art experiences. Draper moves beyond traditional thinking, creating new combinations with materials, pushing his artistic messaging to new heights and allowing his work to be a dynamic presence for the space in which it lives. His multi-sensory artistic style teases the senses. His artwork will please your sense of sight and appeal to your sense of self.

    Draper owns and operates the RD Showroom in the Port Morris section of the South Bronx. As the first Black-Artist-owned gallery in the Bronx, Draper is working to add to the narrative around the idea of an artist being in control of their own destiny.

    Follow on Instagram @RonaldDraper_Art

    https://www.ronalddraperart.com

    54 min
  • Rondel Holder - Founder & Creative Director of Soul Society 101
    What Is Soul Society 101? The premiere travel, food and culture blog curated for Young Black Professionals. Soul Society 101 queues suggestions on travel destinations, social and adventure-seeking activities, restaurant, bar and nightlife suggestions, and food and cocktail recipes – from the cool perspective of a Young Black Professional who is social and eager to experience the world!
    The Mission: To alleviate the fear and frustration of traveling, of not being able to find reviews that match your POV. To encourage people to live life to the max and experience different cultures and expand their minds. At root, Creator of Soul Society 101, Rondel Holder, hopes that the blog will improve the quality of lifestyle within Black communities by developing a platform that both entertains and informs our people, with our particular interests, in our own voice. Through travel, we embrace cultures which destroys ignorance. Through food we build relationships and communion, which fosters peace and understanding.
    Follow on Instagram @KingRontheDon
    https://www.soulsociety101.com/
    51 min
  • Ashley Rouse - Founder & CEO of Trade Street Jam Co.

    Trade St. Jam Co. is a chef, woman and minority-owned business that started in a tiny apartment in North Carolina on Trade Street. Our passion for all things food grew into something more: a company built on the foundation of culinary innovation. We strive to share our 10+ years of culinary knowledge in the form of a small batch jar that can be used in cocktails, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, marinades, pan sauces & more. Cooking should be fun and reflective of the person at hand, but what it shouldn't be, is complicated.

    Website: https://www.tradestjamco.com

    Instagram: @tradestjamco

    41 min
  • Marjuan Canady - Canady Foundations of the Arts

    Marjuan Canady, a native Washingtonian with Trinidadian/African American roots, is an award winning entrepreneur, writer, performer, director, educator and producer for both film and the stage.

    Marjuan is a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and holds a B.A. in Theatre/African American Studies from Fordham University and her M.A. in Art Politics from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

    Her work has been highlighted in international publications such as, The Washington Post, The Trinidad Gaurdian, Blavity, Black Enterprise and Huffington Post.

    Marjuan is CEO of her multimedia production company, Sepia Works. She is CEO/Author/Co-Creator of the children's media brand Callaloo and is founder of Canady Foundation for the Arts.


    https://www.marjuancanady.com


    1 hr 9 min
  • Brandi McAlister - Pray The Impossible
    Brandi J-E McAlister, MS is a New Jersey native. She obtained her BA in Mass Communications from Virginia State University. Later she completed her MS in integrated Marketing Communication from Manhattan College. Brandi is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    Brandi coins herself the Spiritual Friendvisor (A friend who gives advice based off of gold wisdom). She offers advice, provides encouragement, and gives hope through her weekly conversational testimonies on the Pray The Impossible devotional site. She is the author of Real Talk, A Conversation From My Heart to Yours, A 30 Day Devotional. This book features conversations that inspires and uplift the readers faith based off of real life experiences. 
    Traveling, spending time with loved ones, and dancing is what she enjoys most about life. Her motto in life is Live, Love, Laugh and give God all the glory.
    https://www.praytheimpossible.com
    45 min

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We Need More is a podcast driven to provide more positive representation in our community by interviewing professionals and business owners. Our audience is geared towards future entrepreneurs of all ages - specifically in the African American community.