Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast! In this episode our co-host, Patrick Washington, starts off the episode speaking with 2024 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Mina Dimina, the 2024 Washington DC Youth Poet Laureate, Isaac Yebio, youth poet Amasa Maleski, the 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash, poet Kenny Carroll, and poet Malachi “MalPractice” Byrd. 

Host Mazi Mutafa interviews participants and leaders in the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement, highlighting their efforts to recruit new apprentices. They also share how working in the creative economy has transformed their lives and the broader impact of the program.

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Welcome to the “Something to Say” Podcast! Our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with some of the WBL Academy students about their experience with the Summer Youth Employment Program. 

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with 2021 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Amasa Maleski, and the 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash. 

Mazi interviews J-Live, the acclaimed MC, producer, and DJ, who discusses his tour celebrating a multi-decade career in hip-hop.

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Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast. In this episode our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with artist, Tamara Wellings. They discuss her work using music as a tool for therapy and healing. She also reflects on her journey as a working artist in the DMV region and the lessons it brings.

Up next co-host Patrick Washington interviews the 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash, and youth poet Kiara Ramirez.

Mazi sits down with Shermica Farquhar for a discussion about Soka. 

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Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast. In this episode our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Kymone Freeman. They discuss mayoral politics in DC, and how policy effects people. 

Up next co-host Patrick Washington speaks with the 2022 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Elana Ernst.

Mazi interviews Dumi Right, member of the legendary Hip-Hop group Zimbabwe Legit. 

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Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with our host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi speaks with Ptosha Davis about creating and growing a consulting company.

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with 2024 Arlington Youth Poet Laureate, Mia Dimina, and youth poet Sainey Ceesay.

To wrap up this episode Mazi also interviews youth poet, Sainey Ceesay about the realities of being a working artist. Together, they share perspectives on navigating business and creativity in today’s cultural landscape.

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Welcome to the “Something to Say” Podcast. In this episode our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with WBL Director of Poetry, Patrick Washington. They discuss arts education and its impact on learners of all ages, and explore how creative practices nurture expression, critical thinking, and community connection.

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with youth poet, Jojo, and the 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash. 

Mazi interviews poet, educator, and advocate, Raven Wilhelm.

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Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with our host, Mazi Mutafa. This episode features a conversation with Executive Director Cameryn Hunter of Cozy Black Girl Book Club on leadership and the ways innovative programming can drive lasting impact. They explore how bold ideas and effective leadership shape growth, resilience, and community transformation.

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with youth poet Amasa Maleski, poet Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, Carlos Alonzo of the organization Free Minds, and poet Malachi “MalPractice” Byrd.

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Welcome to “Something to Say” with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi explores the role of meditation and wellness in both personal growth and collective healing. The conversation highlights how these practices support balance, resilience, and clarity in daily life. It also considers their potential to strengthen community bonds and foster well-being at a broader level.

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with youth poet Jojo.

Mazi Speaks with Dr. Esther Palacios-Barrios and Dr. Ryan DeLapp from The Ross Center. 

Patrick concludes this episode with an interview with the 2025 Maryland state Youth Poet Laureate, Chelsea Zhu.

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In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, is joined by Mary Brown, Founder of Life Pieces to Master Pieces, to talk about the power of cultivating resilience and brilliance among Black and Brown Boys in Southeast, DC. 

Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Gabriela Orozco, and 2021 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Amasa Maleski. 

Mazi sits down with The Founder of Made in the DMV, Angela Byrd. They discuss her efforts to host her annual convention to empower hip-hop artists east of the river. 

Patrick concludes this episode with an interview with 2023 Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate, Precious Foreman. 

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In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Nye Winslow, and Giancarlo Cambrelén Santiago of the DC Justice Lab. They speak about the work they are doing to reform policies that directly impact Black Washingtonians disproportionately.  

Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet JoJo. 

Later, Mazi has a conversation with Andre, Trayvon, and Jayce of Life Pieces to Masterpieces about their upcoming Summer event and the history of LPMP.

Patrick Washington concludes the episode with an interview with the 2024 Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate, Saniya Pearson.

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