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#DenverWhileBlack: TheVoice Robinson. Hip-Hop, Spiritual Counseling, Trauma Healing
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCAST EPISODE!! There is a saying “Sometimes the best teacher, listener, supporter and confidant is someone who has walked in your shoes.” My personal journey towards health and wellness began while attending The Metropolitan State College of Denver to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (2001). I was given…
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Nkem: Writer, Nigerian-American in Mexico, and Writing Coach
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST EPISODE!! Nkem is a writer and writing coach who focuses on creative and authentic self-expression. She supports people in diving deeper into the holistic wellbeing available when we reflect on our identities, personal stories, imagination and creativity — and express these things via written narrative. She hosts writing…
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#DenverWhileBlack Rev. Dr. Jose Silva: Advocate, Blaxican, CEO
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCAST EPISODE!! Rev. Dr. José Silva has been an advocate for youth, education and the community for over 28 years. He is Co- Chair Emeritus of the Denver Latino Commission- City and County of Denver. In 2019, Rev. Dr. Jose Silva became the first Chief Executive Officer for the Colorado…
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#DenverWhileBlack Jacquie Abrams: Hush Money, Workplace Racism Survivor, Author
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE!! Jacquie Abram had a career in higher education that she was very good at & that she enjoyed. A career that paid her an income, which as a single mother of two girls was the only income, that allowed her to not only provide for her family,…
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Martika: Author, Co-Parenting, Relationship Red Flags
CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST EPISODE!! Martika Shanel’s mission is to spread the significance of self-assurance with a vision of self-love and inspiration in every heart. MARTIKA SHANEL, Msc OSH, ARM, is a bootstrap founder, author, speaker, and an active community member who believes in giving back. Through her engaging and transparent speeches, she plants seeds…
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#DenverWhileBlack Billie Milton: Fatherhood, Corporate Culture, Financial Empowerment
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PODCAST EPISODE!! Billy W. Milton, Jr. aka Mr. Wayne. Denver Native, Owner of Wayne M Enterprise Clothing line and President of Righteous Project inc. 501c3 Nonprofit organization. The goal with our non-profit organization is to provide FREE access to education courses related to financial literacy, programming, entrepreneurship and criminal justice…
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Phil: Expat in South Korea, Author of Travel Guides, Gamer, Mental Health Abroad
CLICK TO LISTEN TO PODCAST EPISODE!! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Phil aka The Blerd (Black Nerd) Explorer, also known as the 6thRaikage in the Korean Smash Bros scene is an avid traveler. He is motivated to create travel content due to the lack of travel information from the viewpoint of a black person. As a member…
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Caitlin Nichols: Archaeology, Dismantling Whiteness, The Actual America
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Click here! I am a professional archaeologist in Lexington, Kentucky (USA). This doesn’t necessarily mean I work in a University, don a Fedora, and carry a bullwhip though. I work in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) which is more oriented with public infrastructure. In its most basic form, whenever a transmission line,…
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Recco Pearsall: Body Transformation, Wellness, Nutrition
Click here for the podcast episode! Recco’s approach to fitness is distinct from most trainers. He has a background in rehab therapy, strength & conditioning, knowledge in nutrition, as well as understanding body types. With the various types of education, Recco is able to get your body in shape safely without injury. He studied Kinesiology…
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#DenverWhileBlack: Dr. Janiece Mackey. Transformational Justice and Racial Equity Post-Doctorate Fellow.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE! Dr. Janiece Mackey created an organization entitled Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA).YAASPA endeavors to build the self-efficacy of youth to reclaim academic, civic and career spaces through race conscious leadership and transformative organizing. Due to her converging interests in education and policy, she…