Window Seat

The percussionist talks about how he built his DOPE (Definition of Percussion Entertainment) brand by living by his own rules and doing what he loves. Malik details how he grew from a street performer in DC's Chinatown neighborhood to performing for Erykah Badu and with Swizz Beatz.

ANGIE ANGE, your Royal Hypeness, the first lady of DC radio blessed the full service studio and dropped more than a few gems right here on the Window Seat podcast!

The Emmy award winning meteorologist discusses her love of the atmospheric sciences, her Trinidadian culture and she also shares with us her Jay-Z story!

CEO and Founder of twenty3n1, Dontrell Britton grew up in Adams Morgan as a native Washingtonian. He has always been passionate about sports, competition, and fitness. As a young adult Dontrell was involved in some criminal activity which led him to prison. While serving a 5 year sentence, Dontrell was not only thoroughly rehabilitated but also discovered new, and innovative workouts that dramatically transformed his physique. It wasn't long before "Trell The Trainer" was born! He began teaching these same techniques that helped hundreds of inmates to get ripped. Released in 2015 on good behavior, Trell The Trainer continued to pursue his passion for training launching his company in the summer of 2016. Since then "Trell The Trainer" has helped a 1,000+ clients to get in shape and hires returning citizens as trainers to teach his signature class "23/1'. Trell The Trainer has been featured on ABC's Channel 8 , Fox 5 DC, Essence Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine and a list other local public!

ations. He Also includes Celebrities such as Pusha T and Shy Glizzy as clients. His objective is to motivate and inspire his peers and community to embrace fitness and wellness as a way of life.

Nigel Okunubi - A native Washingtonian and founder of AMYLA (uh-my-luh) formerly known as the Adams Morgan Youth Leadership Academy which serves the youth of the Adams Morgan community where Nigel was raised.

Nigel has worked as a service provider and consult for several reputable local and national organizations, often assisting with strategic planning, program development, improving economic opportunities and identifying sustainable community partnerships. Including being a central figure in bringing The Line Hotel to Adams Morgan where AMYLA's headquarters are now located.

Chris is joined by DJ Krisis for a conversation on Astrology. Follow him at @globalkrisis on Instagram.

Rashid Hughes is a Mindfulness Teacher and Coach. He is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Institute of African American Mindfulness (IAAM). IAAM is a D.C. based non-profit that provides community-based programs dedicated to providing opportunities for African Americans and People Of Color to practice living mindfully and in community. Rashid believes that all beings, without exception, are fundamentally good and whole.

Photographers Owen Hart & Dayo Kosoko aka Mr. Hype discuss chasing passion, overcoming obstacles and following your inner voice.

Veteran and Dual Licensed Barber Arlanza "AJ" Lewis II discusses his life, PTSD, sexuality and many other topics in this intimate conversation.

Dionne Reeder, Candidate for at Large Council Seat, Washington, DC