December 26er Podcast

Actor and content creator, Miriam Morales discusses discovering her passion for performing at an early age, honing her craft at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, landing her big break on Orange Is the New Black, and diversifying her income beyond acting.

In part 2 of this interview, Senior Facilities Planner, Kedarious Colbert discusses moving to Washington DC without a job opportunity and later relocating to the West Coast, coping with grief and loss, and leveraging his professional expertise to create pathways for racial equality.

In part 1 of this interview, Senior Facilities Planner, Kedarious Colbert discusses becoming a serious student and making up for lost time as a high school senior, adding a second undergraduate major instead of graduating early, and receiving only one job offer after earning two Master's degrees on two separate continents.

Santa Barbara City College faculty member and co-founder of diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm Ally 2 Accomplice, Dr. Donte Newman discusses overcoming obstacles to obtain his education and launch his career.

Santa Barbara City College faculty member and co-founder of diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm Ally 2 Accomplice, Dr. Donte Newman discusses serving as an advocate for the Black community, overcoming barriers to opportunity in education and career, and looking ahead to the next presidential term.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss coping with loss, setting boundaries to maintain peace of mind in 2020, and offering support to others in crisis.

Chief Operating and Philanthropy Officer at Sips and Kicks, Pernell Brice discusses making the transition from government to lobbying, leaving law school after the first year to chart a new course, and making his mark as an executive at various nonprofits.

Author, Speaker, and Host of the Minority Trailblazer Podcast, Greg E. Hill discusses taking a break from college in his senior year after finding success as an entrepreneur, returning to school after ending up homeless and on the verge of financial ruin, and leaving Corporate America to build a multi-faceted business enterprise and empower youth and young adults.

Award-winning author and coach, Theresa Noye discusses navigating the daunting reality of nurturing a child with special needs, learning to live and love with authenticity and intention, and empowering other women to transform negative thoughts into achievable goals.

Author, speaker and entrepreneur, Lucinda Cross discusses discovering her entrepreneurial spirit while growing up in NY public housing, making a decision as a college student that resulted in a federal prison sentence, rebuilding her life upon release, and successfully running her leadership services company, Activate Worldwide.

Executive Relationship Manager and Financial Services Professional, Nicholas Harrison discusses entering college with plans for a career in dentistry, later coping with the decision to withdraw from dental school while also preparing to be a first-time father, and forging a new path in the finance industry.

Author, inspirational speaker, entertainment industry veteran and CEO, Suncera Johnson continues to share her views on relationships and breaks down how she got her start in show business. For a chance to win the giveaway mentioned at the 54:17 mark, share this episode on your preferred social media platform and tag @thatwritingchic and @december26er by 11:59 PM on Friday, Sept. 25.

Author, speaker, entertainment industry veteran and CEO, Suncera Johnson discusses surviving a childhood marred by alcoholism, abuse, and religious mandates, being disfellowshipped after becoming pregnant out of wedlock, charting her own spiritual course, and refusing to enter relationships based on "potential." Tune in next week for Part 2 of this interview.

Delisha and Damarcus discuss how they pulled off a modified version of their annual community service event, serving families in need in Monmouth County, NJ.

Writer, storyteller and Founder of Black Mermaids, Julia Mallory discusses reimagining life after the death of our ancestors in her first published collection of poetry, losing her teenage son while preparing to release her first children’s book, and helping others heal through her creative literary arts company.

In part 2 of this interview, Founding Partner and Creative Director of the Teknique Group, Tekoa Hash discusses recalibrating her career after an abrupt end to a business relationship, building Teknique into the brand it is today, and rediscovering her self-confidence after overcoming backlash in the industry.

Founding Partner and Creative Director of the Teknique Group, Tekoa Hash discusses growing up as a pastor’s daughter in North Carolina, getting her start in the beauty industry at Mac, parlaying her experience and network into a key makeup artist position on a hit TV show, and surviving the career ups and downs that followed, all while laying the foundation for one the few black-owned creative talent agencies in the country.

In this crossover episode, Al Hardy, host of Al's Chicken and Waffles Podcast, joins Delisha and Damarcus to discuss Delisha's professional journey and their views on both business and personal relationships.

Creative, activist and program strategist, Shiqueen Brown discusses cultivating her passion for performing arts, navigating transition in both her academic and professional career, and fostering a multifaceted skill set through community experience and work in government and the research and policy space.

Author, Small Business Director, and CEO of In Purpose On Purpose, Pastor Jennifer Watterman-Moore discusses leaving her parents' ministry to start her own church, taking a holistic and transparent approach to leading a congregation, and balancing marriage and family with her career and calling.