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Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
On this episode I sat down the Rod Gilmore of ESPN. We chatted about how he got into the competitive world of sports broadcasting and how he is living his life with cancer (Multiple Myeloma).
Outline of Interview:
Intro – Welcome to the Podcast
- A brief about how we know each other
Main Interview
- A bit about Rod’s personal & Professional Background
- How you got into Broadcasting
- Tips for others interesting in broadcasting
- Embrace the Grind – know that it is not easy
- Look at colleges with strong journalism programs
- Opportunity to get that experience through school
- Search for internships
- Make yourself available when broadcasting is going on in your area
- Whatever the job is - do it great – people notice!!
- If possible get some practice and if you can get your own reel
- Be persistent – don’t get discouraged easily
- A bit about how Rod’s living with Cancer
- How can others help other struggling
Closing
- Any upcoming broadcasts/games you’ll be covering or social media folks can follow
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
On this episode I sat down with Dr. Blair "Professor" Condoll of Dillard University & Oliver "OT" Thomas WBOK's The Good Morning Show to talk a ton of hot topics.
Intro
Main interview - Hot topics
- Covid-19 & its vaccine;
- Link To COVID-19 Episodes
- Trump 2nd impeachment - can the GOP do what is right for the county?
- Spoiler Alert - they didn’t
- State of Black America & especially the images of black woman leaders.
- NOLA w/out traditional Mardi Gras
- Debunking COVID-19 Conspiracy theory
Outro
- Oliver Thomas on Facebook
- Blair “Professor” Condoll on LinkedIn
- Tune in to WBOK 1230 Am 7am -10am CST to catch Prof & OT
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
On this episode I sat down with Lee Koonce President & Artistic Director of Gateways Music Festival. We talk about his journey from permonance to art administration. We also talk about safe spaces for people of African descent in music and other places, as well as a host of other topics.
Outline for interview:
Intro - Welcome to Podcast
Background
- How we know each other
- Lee's professional background
Main interview topics:
- How you got into the world of the arts
- Why not just do the performance side
- Tips for others interested in this field
- What is the Gateways Music Festival & why is it so important
- Other hot topics
- Comments of why diversity, equity and inclusion are important in the fine arts
Outro
Lee to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
On this episode I sat down with Ariel Shelton Davis of the Kennedy Center. We talk about her journey from musician to art administration. We also had a open discussion of the state of diversity in mainstream orchestras today as well as some the work she and others are doing to change this landscape.
Interview Outline & Show notes
Intro - Welcome to Podcast
Background
- How we know each other & professional background
Main Interview
How Ariel got into the world of the arts cultural organizer & Social impact
- Washington Women in Jazz Festival
- National Arts Strategies
- Kennedy Center – Social Impact
- Lewis Prize for Music – 2021 awardees
Tips for others interested in this field
- Art Administrators of Color
- Internship (Paid vs Unpaid)
- Reach out to ask for info sessions
Outro
Ariel to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media
- https://www.aeryelle.com/
- Ariel’s Instagram
- The String Queens
- Opening application for Lewis Prize for Music – stay tuned
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
On this episode I sat down with former corporate executive & my father, Troy Henry. We talked about his ascent in "Corporate America" and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur.
Interview Outline:
Intro - Welcome Mr. Troy Henry
- A little about Troy & how we know each other
Main Interview
- Troy's educational & professional background; how did he get into corporate world
- How was it climbing the corporate ladder as an African American in the 80s & 90s
- What made Troy leave the corporate world and branch out on his own
- What challenges do you face as an entrepreneur/ business owner (especially as an African American)
- Tips for others starting out as an entrepreneur
- Make sure your skills are tight
- Have the financial backing to weather the early days of starting out (save up)
- You can’t microwave wine
- Have a plan (Business Plan)
- Consider acquisition or mimic vs or start up
Outro - any upcoming projects or things to promote for Troy
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
I sat down with Dr. Maurice Sholas
- Maurice Sholas, MD, PhD, is a physician entrepreneur who provides care for children with physical disabilities and as an administrator uses his voice to elevate marginalized communities in healthcare.
Intro – Welcome Dr Sholas
Background on Dr. Sholas
- How we know each other – we are just truly meeting 😊
- Professional Background
Main Interview Outline
- Overview of distrust in health care systems – where does that come from
- People of color & the COVID-19 & the COVID-19 Vaccine your thoughts
- Criticisms around the vaccine – why you decided to get it
- There are good reasons Black people don’t trust health institutions, but I still got the COVID-19 vaccine
- Other comments on COVID-19
Outro – Dr. Sholas Social Media & Upcoming articles etc.
All social media platforms at @DocMoSho or at www.DocMoSho.com
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
On this episode I sat down with Nicole Creppel, MS, MS4. We walked COVID-19, How vaccines work, increasing diversity in cliniscal trials, & Implicit Bias in the medical system.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
On this episdoe I sat down with Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE. Dr. Trapido is Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Louisiana State University School of Public Health. We discussed what the research is telling us about COVID-19, thoughts on how the US & Louisiana are handling the virus & thought on the COVID-19 vaccines.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
On this episode I talked with Leslie Saucier Arceneaux Surveillance Epidemiologist for the Louisiana Department of Health. She talks a bit about her experience on the COVID-19 team.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
On this episode I sat down with Dr. Sabrina Bent Board-certified Anesthesiologist talking about COVID-19 & her experience in Northern New Jersey for a month in April at the beginning of the pandemic crisis