We The Scenario

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Guest: Dwayne Aikens Jr. Co-founder & Executive Director of We Lead Ours

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

Production Team: WELO Internship Team

Dwayne Anthony Aikens Jr. currently resides in Oakland California; where he serves as the cofounder and executive director of We Lead Ours (WELO).  WELO is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides youth in Oakland and surrounding areas with school and community based enrichment programs year-round since January 2010. WELO uses hands-on learning experiences to nurture life skills that focus on; career exploration, civic leadership, college preparation, and health and wellness. Dwayne is the creator of the Time 2 Dig Deep Podcast and co-creator of We The Scenario Podcast. Dwayne served on the BOD for Keep Oakland Beautiful for 6 years. Is the current Western Regional Secretary for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Oakland Parks & Recreation Commissioner, on the BOD for Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation and on the advisory commision for BART Title VI and Environmental Justice Advisory Committee. In 2015 he was inducted into Xavier University of Louisiana’s 40 Under 40 young alumni club and in 2018 received The Golden State Warriors Community Champion Award. Dwayne holds a degree in psychology with a minor in special education from Xavier University of Louisiana and a masters degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.

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William Perdue is an Author, Screenwriter, Husband and Father of one. He is the Executive Producer and Screenwriter of the recently released Amazon Prime film, “Saturday School” (2020). William is also the Author of the newly published children’s book, “Shawn’s Window”. William has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Education.

Shawn’s Window Synopsis:

Five-year-old, Shawn, has a habit of daydreaming through his classroom window to his teacher, Mrs. Rush’s, dismay. Will Shawn find his way into big trouble, or will he find a way to rise to the occasion?

Shawn’s Window Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Shawns-Window-William-Perdue/dp/1662900481/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=shawns+window+william+perdue&qid=1599624139&sprefix=shawns&sr=8-1

Saturday School Link:

https://www.amazon.com/Saturday-School-Cherie-Johnson/dp/B08F4KY53X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=saturday+school+movie&qid=1600112970&sprefix=saturday+sc&sr=8-1

We The Scenario

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Guest: William Perdue Arthor & Screenwriter

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens

Executive Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

Production Team: WELO Internship Team

Welcome to another fixin of “We The Scenario”. I am your host Tony Siona alongside my fearless Comadre The Incomparable Miss Maggie B. Before we get started I want to send some love to all the parents, teachers and staff across the country. As a parent of 2 Teenagers I see what kind of pressure we are all under and I just want to say to you all that you are appreciated. I also would like to send a heavenly apology to Breonna Taylor. I love my country but she has a long way to go when it comes to compassion. 

We should not be living in fear of our own people. I have faith that we can be better but I have to be realistic and prepare my family for the worst which is ridiculous. So with that out the way let's dive into our show. Today we are honored to have a special guest joining us today. 

WIth close to 20 years of experience in Nursing he has transcended in the medical field. An alumni of University Of Maryland School Of Nursing and Emory University School Of Nursing. Hailing from Washington D.C. please welcome Sir Anthony Young follow him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-young-msn-rn-cphq-6b43433a

Welcome to The Second Season of We The SCENARIO. We are humbled and extremely grateful to everyone involved with the creation of the show. Our main goal is to provide Information to our youth. Every special guest we have the honor of interviewing has the chance to change the narrative for our young children. In these trying times a little hope can go a long way. Thank you for supporting us. We will do our best to maintain the dignity and honor of the show intact. 

So with all that being said let's bring on our first guest of the new season. Oakland Native Skyline HS alumni graduate from North Carolina A&T & Tuskegee University both great HBCUs with a resume that is chocked full of accomplishments. The extremely talented Veterinarian Dr. Morgan Cornelius.

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona / Maggie “Maggie B” Buchanan

Special Guest: Dr. Morgan Cornelius

Director: Dwayne “The Governor” Aikens

Production Team: Jhamel Robinson

WELO Internship Team

Sponsors: We Lead Ours-WELO- Bay Area Seminoles- TUPE-OUSD

Dr. Djavan (DJ) Wharton-Lake was born in Washington D.C. in the Spring of 1986. Raised by his two immigrant parents from Trinidad and Tobago, Djavan grew up in a household where education was made a priority from early on. Djavan, affectionately known by his friends as DJ, attended the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he majored in Biology while also walking-on to the Football Team. Inspired by his father and several mentors close to his family, DJ decided to pursue a career in Dentistry and was admitted to Howard University’s College of Dentistry in the Fall 2010. He assumed multiple leadership roles during his intense four years in Dental School including being the DC Representative for ADEA (American Dental Education Association) and Vice President of the Student Council. In these roles, DJ continued his passion for community service and organized events geared toward educating the surrounding underserved communities about Oral Hygiene. The event he enjoyed planning the most was “Give Kids a Smile Day” where Kids from ages 5-12 traveled in buses to the Dental School to participate in educational dialogue and receive free teeth cleanings from the Dental Students and Hygienists. 

In his spare time, DJ enjoys traveling with his fiancé, Lauren. They are currently planning their wedding for the Spring of 2021. DJ has also taken a new vested interest in Angel Investing in tech startup companies. He recently invested in The Players Circle, a company that developed an app geared toward creating a social media platform for high school athletes. DJ continues to search for tech startups that look to push new innovation.

Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/djavan-wharton-lake-dds-166692156/

Instagram- @doclakejr

Angel Investment Ventures:

*The Players Circle – App available for iPhone in App store

https://www.theplayerscircle.co/      Instagram- @theplayerso

*DNABLOCK

https://www.dnablock.com/   Instagram- @dnablock.ai

*RiskAverse

https://riskaversehealth.com/

Christopher was born in Hollywood Fl. Christopher graduated from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and then later matriculated to South Carolina State University, where he earned his Master of Science Degree Individual and Family Development and masters in Professional School Counselor.

He is employed at Bamberg Job Corps Center as the Assistant Deputy Director, where he makes an impact on the lives of youth ages 16-24.

Recognizing that his job is not the only venue in which he can contribute to the success of young people all over, he is actively involved in the community, where he continues to have a positive impact on the lives of young adults from all walks of life. He is the youth minister at Victory Tabernacle; Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, in Orangeburg SC. Christopher is a member of the Delta Zeta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and a member of the Orangeburg Branch of the NAACP.  He served on the board of directors for Bamberg County First Steps, Bamberg County Chambers of Commerce, and Lower Savannah Council of Government.  He was featured on the SC Educational TV website as an American Graduate Champion, featured on WACH FOX News, ABC Augusta, and the Wall Street Journal, the edition of Who ’s Who among Executive and Professionals and Sheen Magazine. Christopher is a facilitator, speaker, community activist, and youth panel member for various churches and community centers for the State of South Carolina; concentrating on topics geared toward the positive growth and development of young adults.

Christopher is the founder of Open-Mind Mentoring, a non-profit organization, which gives him the opportunity to further mentor and positively influence the lives of young people. He is a community activist, a community organizer and philanthropist. He has organized and hosted many events geared towards the development of youth in the community. He has partnered with many agencies to help build and motivate the lives of young adults.  Christopher is the author of a book in titles “Mentoring At Its Best, Stories of young men who triumphed over adversity” and co-author of a book in titles, “20 Courageous Men, True stories of triumph, hope and the audacity to succeed”. Christopher is married to Sabrina Green and they have one beautiful daughter, Harper Christian Green.

https://www.openmind-mentoring.org

Lauren enlisted as a paralegal in the California Army National Guard in 2006, with dreams of becoming an attorney.  After serving a year in Iraq she came home and immediately applied for law school.  In 2011, she started law school at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.  After law school, Lauren worked as an Investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor for 4 years advocating for the rights of the American worker.  She is currently serving as Trial Counsel at the 40th Infantry Division.  Lauren is also in the process of launching a lifestyle brand with Designer, Sophie Taylor.  The brand, Belamar, features lux items for home and office.

Lauren is extremely proud to be from the Bay Area!  She was born in Oakland and grew up in Pittsburg.  She has lived and worked all over the Bay from Vallejo to Daly City - and spent 7 years in San Francisco before relocating to Los Angeles to be with her fiance.

Lauren believes everyone should live a well balanced life mixing fun and enjoyment in with everything that they do!  She enjoys being a mentor and providing inspiration whenever she can.

Leslie D. Rose is a journalist, creative writer, photographer, and public relations consultant. She is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the independent consulting firm/creative activism organization, CreActiv, LLC, which houses The Picture of Health, and a founding member of the production team for Black Out Loud Conference. She holds a B.A. in mass communication from Xavier University of Louisiana.

Leslie D. Rose: https://www.lesliedrose.com/

journalist: https://lesliedrose.contently.com/

creative writer: https://medium.com/@lesliedrose

CreActiv: https://www.creactivllc.com/

The Picture of Health: https://www.instagram.com/picofhealthbr/

Black Out Loud: https://www.blackoutloudbr.com/

Vanita Lee-Tatum helps organizations and entrepreneurs optimize growth for small businesses.

-Small Business Development

New Life Community Church was birthed in the heart of Pastor Darnell Hammock while still residing in Fresno, CA with his wife and newborn son. The ever increasing reports of homicides and hopelessness in his hometown of Oakland burdened him to action. The hope which is in Jesus is what Oakland needs. While faithfully serving as the Executive Pastor of Pearly Grove Baptist Church, he was blessed and sent to start the God-honoring work of planting New Life Community Church in 2012.

After several meetings in the home of Pastor Hammock’s parents and prayer walks in the North Oakland community, a launch team of 17 people was formed. To introduce the ministry to the community, four monthly preview services were hosted in the fall of 2012. New Life Community Church officially launched January 6, 2013.

Since its inception, New Life has strived to I.M.P.A.C.T.

I-Intentionally inviting