December 26er Podcast

Jude Bernard, real estate investor and owner of The Brooklyn Bank, discusses surviving the recession, diversifying his entrepreneurial interests, and serving his community in the process.

Sioban Massiah, Partner Experience Manager at Twitter, discusses surviving the recession as a recent college grad, building an impressive career in event management and client relations, and starting a new chapter on the West Coast.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus celebrate the First Anniversary of the December 26er Podcast by reflecting on the highs,  lows,  and what they're looking forward to in 2019.

Author, speaker and entrepreneur, Ayesha K. Faines, discusses landing her dream job as a news reporter and eventually pursuing a new calling as the founder of Women Love Power.

Elgin Swift, host of Cryptology Podcast, joins the December 26er Podcast and discusses losing his mother at a young age, his father’s drug abuse, overcoming teen homelessness, and transitioning from the streets to a professional career.

David Adams, Director of Social Emotional Learning at Urban Assembly and Commander in the United States Army Reserve, discusses how his work ensures students develop competencies that will positively impact their mental health and set them up for success not only in school, but also in life.

Ashlee Wisdom, Assistant Director of Grants Management for NYC Health & Hospitals and Founder of HealthInHerHue.com, discusses her efforts to help Black women get on the road to health and wellbeing and why she believes safe spaces are critical even for people of faith.

Anthony Wayne, Cinematographer and CEO of Tailor Made Visual Productions, discusses his journey from cleaning rental cars after college graduation to building a business around his passion for media production.

WLKY news anchor and reporter Stephon Dingle discusses growing up in Baltimore City, the viral video that cost him a job, and staying true to himself no matter where his career takes him.

Author and speaker Jessica Janniere discusses how she overcame trauma, dysfunction and poverty and now provides others with the tools necessary to lead a purpose-driven life.

Casandra Rosario, Founder of The Rosario Group and Editor-in-Chief of Food Before Love, discusses how she turned her passion for food, events, and connecting others into a full-time career.

India Robinson, senior account director at Cornerstone, discusses how she's built an impressive career in advertising and expanded her professional brand into the world of athlete management.

Certified business coach and licensed realtor Chike Uzoka discusses his journey from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, and how he is expanding his brand into social real estate development.

In this episode, Sam Pierre, managing partner at SMP Global Consultants, discusses his journey from working for Mayor Bloomberg to running his own nonprofit, and how he turned a grad school project into a profitable consulting company.

In this episode, public speaker and personal branding enthusiast Matt LeBris discusses his journey from aspiring pro athlete to lifestyle entrepreneur and content coordinator for investor and TV personality Daymond John.

Life coach and media personality Deja Vu discusses her longstanding career in the radio industry and how she connects with and motivates her listeners both on and off the air.

Deputy Director of Social Emotional Learning at The Urban Assembly and Chief Visionary Officer of The Black Man Can Inc., Brandon Frame discusses, among other things, his organization’s initiatives to celebrate, educate and inspire boys and men of color.

After overwhelming feedback regarding episode 31, this episode features a follow-up conversation with financial consultant and former Olympic hopeful Tyrone Ross Jr.

In this episode, Delisha takes listener questions fielded by producer Damarcus. She touches on everything from working in the legal profession to her views on relationship dynamics.

In this episode, financial consultant, cryptocurrency expert, and self-described three-time failed Olympian Tyrone Ross Jr. discusses his journey of perseverance while bearing the burden of an unrealized dream.