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Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories

73 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories is a podcast exploring society, culture, and current events through conversation. We aspire to create an open, respectful, and equitable platform for guests to freely share their truth and lived experiences. Our core values are rooted in community, connection, and personal development.

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Clowning, Theatre, and Artist Entrepreneurship with Michelle Matlock

March 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Tuesday, March 5 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Episode 62: Michelle Matlock In this episode we welcome performing artist, Michelle Nicole Matlock for a wonderful conversation on the arts, performing, clowning, and educating artists about entrepreneurship. Michelle Nicole Matlock is a performing artist, creative coach, teacher, director, producer and founder of Circle Up Productions (CUP), a live entertainment and performing arts education company based in Tacoma, WA. Michelle has ...

Mental Health & Creativity with JR Rhodes

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Tuesday, February 27 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Episode 61: JR Rhodes Take Notice welcomes back JR Rhodes for another wonderful conversation. You can listen to our previous conversation on Episodes 22 and 23. Hear about JR's most recent creative project, an album entitled 'Ma'am', dedicated to her mother. JR shares about her creative process and how she takes care of her mental health. This conversation delves into mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggl...

Speaking Out Through Art with Elnah Jordan - Part 2

February 20, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Tuesday, February 19 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Episode 60: Elnah Jordan - Part 2 Elnah Jordan Experience - Royal Room - Seattle, WA Tuesday March 19 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors Elnah welcomed me into her home, where we hung out with her 4 lb dog Baby. We discussed music, her upcoming show at the Royal Room in Seattle in March, and the struggles she has had over the past year, including with a particular Seattle landlord.  “Born and raised in Ohio...

Speaking Out Through Art with Elnah Jordan - Part 1

February 13, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Tuesday, February 13 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Episode 59: Elnah Jordan - Part 1 Elnah Jordan Experience - Royal Room - Seattle, WA Tuesday March 19 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors Elnah welcomed me into her home, where we hung out with her 4 lb dog Baby. We discussed music, her upcoming show at the Royal Room in Seattle in March, and the struggles she has had over the past year, including with a particular Seattle landlord.  “Born and raised in Ohio...

Sharing Your Truth with Tigest Beyene

February 06, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Tuesday, February 6 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Episode 58: Tigest Beyene Talented author, ghostwriter, and entrepreneur, Tigest Beyene talks about her book Love, Sex and Sorrow, her passion for writing, her upcoming documentary, and the message of being a writer who is always open and honest no matter what. Excerpt from 'Love, Sex, and Sorrow': "Waking up with the sounds of whispers and white coats around me. I’m trying to figure out what happened. My legs feel numb, and my arm...

The Path that Led to OneFireLight with Diana Leary

January 30, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Tuesday, January 30 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Episode 57: Diana Leary Connect with the other co-founder of Wellness & Fitness app, OneFireLight, Diana Leary. A few episodes ago you heard from her mother, Kathryn Leary, and it was a joy to hear Diana's journey to becoming co-founder alongside her mother.  Diana is driven in her endless search for world class instructors to bring unique and one-of-a-kind offerings in yoga, strength and cardio workouts, dance, sound healing and me...

Songwriting and the Importance of Music with Dessy Di Lauro

January 23, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Tuesday, January 23 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Episode 56: Dessy Di Lauro Dessy Di Lauro joins Take Notice for a rich conversation on songwriting, performing, moving from Montreal where she was raised to touring the world and landing in LA with her husband, Ric'key Pageot. Dessy is in the process of releasing new material, including a single she released back in October of 2023 entitled ‘The Light’ and the upcoming single, ‘Be Still’.  Born in Montreal, Dessy Di Lauro discovered...

REPLAY: Take Notice w Gahrey Ovalle

November 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Tuesday, November 20 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories REPLAY: Gahrey Ovalle This conversation turned out to be one of the most inspirational we have had in terms of being active in the community and growing personally. Gahrey Ovalle shares about growing up traveling to visit family rooted all over the world, being a part of community activism as a family from a young age, and what he is doing now to inspire others into action. Gahrey encourages everyone to “Grow forward and give back”...

Drumming and Music Community with Matt McAlman

November 14, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Tuesday, November 14 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 9: Matt McAlman Seattle-based drummer, Matt McAlman, discusses his pursuits in music since a young age and pursuits beyond music now. With a focus on music business, logistics, and creating opportunities for the music community we hear Matt's experience bringing music to CHOP, getting involved in the music community through MoJam Mondays, and playing drums in space! The origins of Marshall Law Band trace back to ...

Uplifting Community through Music with Marshall Hugh

November 07, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Tuesday, November 7 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 8: Marshall Hugh Seattle-based bandleader, Marshall Hugh, discusses how he got into music and began as the leader of the Marshall Law Band. As a group they have been through a lot, performing at the CHOP protest in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle following the murder of George Floyd, building the SS Jellybean to continue performing for the community during COVID, and planning events like Fremont Fridays and...

Filmmaking & Working in Tech with Lotten Yeaney

October 31, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Tuesday, October 30 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 7: Lotten Yeaney In this episode, we discuss Lotten Yeaney's experience immigrating to the US at a young age, family dynamics surrounding that move, and ending up in Chicago working in tech, and filmmaking. Lotten Yeaney is the Executive Producer and storyteller behind the new relationship drama "Breaking Bounds," released by director Mark Harris on July 18, 2023, across the US and Canada. The film from L10 Group w...

Immigration, Engineering, and Filmmaking with Imole Ladpio

October 24, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Tuesday, October 23 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 6: Imole Ladipo A conversation with Imole Ladipo on growing up in Nigeria, her experience immigrating to Canada, and moving to the US later in life with her three young children. She is an engineer AND filmmaker. You will hear about her most recent releases, three short films that are bound to have something to connect with on a deep level. From a young age, Imole Ladpio has been involved in one form of the arts o...

Arts, Culture, Wellness & OneFireLight with Kathryn Leary

October 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

Tuesday, October 17 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 5: Kathryn Leary Kathryn Leary was surrounded by music, Bahamian food, and the arts growing up. We discuss her experience traveling and working as a part of her undergrad program, how spending time with Bob Marley changed her life, and her journey to developing the wellness app, OneFireLight. Kathryn Leary is a multi-talented entrepreneur, marketing professional, writer, and experienced yoga and meditation instruc...

Photography & Artistic Process with Nicholas Gully

October 10, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Tuesday, October 10 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 4: Nicholas Gully Listen in on our conversation with multi-talented artist, Nicholas Gully as we discuss his process for photography, his college experience, being featured in Vogue, modeling, and his artistic process. Nicholas Gully is an emerging, self-taught artist out of Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Nicholas has exhibited photographic works in several galleries, been commissioned by numerous musical artists for a ...

Tea, Self Care, and Social Work with Kimberly Walker

October 03, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Tuesday, October 3 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 3: Kimberly Walker Join the conversation with Kimberly Walker as we discuss her entrepreneurial and social work journey, her experience as a beauty queen, and her future aspirations. Kimberly is an inspirational speaker, professor, author, motivator, entrepreneur, and a beauty queen who sells tea. Walker has coupled her love for tea and self-care. Her passion is to inspire and motivate women to embrace their whole se...

Black Night Market & Managing Sickle Cell Disease Naturally with Mari Griffin

September 26, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Tuesday, September 26 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 2: Mari Griffin In our conversation with Mari Griffin, founder of The Black Night Market we discuss entrepreneurship, managing Sickle Cell Disease naturally, and her hopes for the future of her business. The Black Night Market LLC was founded by artist, community worker, mentor, and business owner, Mari Griffin. Mari has a love for artistry and sharing that love with her community through the events she produces....

Journey to Filmmaking with Gino Payne

September 19, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Tuesday, September 19 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 4, Episode 1: Gino Payne On this episode of Take Notice, we welcome filmmaker Gino Payne. We discuss baseball, film making, growing up in Georgia, working behind the scenes on The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Mandolorian, and Avengers. Hear about upcoming projects Gino is working on like Goon of the Lagoon! With a Master's in Film and Fine Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design, Gino Payne started his film career w...

Season 3 Finale and Update

December 06, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MB

Tuesday, December 5 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 9: Finale and Update A brief update episode to inform listeners that we are taking a break for the podcast for the time being. Thank you for listening and thank you to all of our guests for being a part of Take Notice! Until next time!  Connect with Take Notice: Email: [email protected] Website Instagram Facebook Rate & Review on Apple Podcast Music by Version Big-Fi featuring Darius Heggins Pro...

Jawan Harris

November 08, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Tuesday, November 8 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 8: Jawan Harris On this episode of Take Notice we welcome Jawan Harris. He shares how and why his family moved from New Orleans to Seattle, his first business at the age of 9, and how his work is helping small businesses in his community of South Seattle.  Born and raised in Seattle’s South End, Jawan Harris began his journey of business ownership as a response to the city’s ballooning gentrification and economic d...

Angela Marshall

November 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Tuesday, November 1 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 7: Angela Marshall In this episode I speak with Angela Marshall - a creative content consultant, motivational speaker - on her experience as a light skinned Black woman, mental health, and living vicariously through yourself. In her work, Angela shares struggles about facing herself, forgiving herself and forcing herself to forge ahead. Her vision is to inspire world-wide through words, work and wisdom. She is dubbe...

Sedruola Maruska

October 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB

Tuesday, October 25 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 6: Sedruola Maruska Sedruola Maruska is an equity, inclusion and diversity consultant and coach, host of the award-winning podcast Diversity Dish, speaker and aspiring author. We discuss moving around the states as she grew up, her family and parent's journey immigrating to the United States as a young couple from Haiti, and navigating an ever-changing career. Sedroula's passion is helping people navigate culture an...

Kelvin Weathers

October 18, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Tuesday, October 18 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 5: Kelvin Weathers In this episode I speak with Kelvin L Weathers - speaker, life coach, educational consultant, and mentor. He runs Weathers Enterprise and is an Online Sales Consultant. Kelvin is co-author of a recent Amazon Best Selling Anthology entitled ‘Still I Thrive’. We discuss his family life growing up in Texas, mental health, his work mentoring young men in his community, and his drive to be of service ...

Tina Rix

October 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Tuesday, October 11 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 4: Tina Rix Hear about how Master Healer, Trauma Expert, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Expert, Celebrity Trauma Therapist, and musician, Tina Rix, came to be a mental health therapist and advocate. We also discuss her musical inspirations and aspirations, and her film project.  Just a quick warning, there is discussion of sexual and emotional abuse in our conversation. Tina has a heart to help others in whatever way...

Shayna Hammond

October 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Tuesday, October 4 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 3: Shayna Hammond In this episode we speak with consultant, coach, and author Shayna Hammond! We discuss Shayna's experience becoming a principal at 25 years old, the importance of incorporating emotional intelligence into work environments (and all environments!), and her work as a consultant and coach. Shayna is the founder of IndigoWomen, a coaching & consulting practice dedicated to creating spaces, methods, and...

Pamala McCoy

September 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Tuesday, September 27 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 2: Pamala McCoy In this episode I connected with Pamala McCoy, a purpose driven credit industry professional with a career that spans over 25 years. Pamala shares her story of growing up in a military family, her connection with her husband who also served in the military, a life changing car accident while she was in college, and her passion to serve in many areas of the community. In recent years she has launche...

Larry Roberts Jr.

September 20, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Tuesday, September 20 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 3, Episode 1: Larry Roberts Jr. Larry Roberts Jr. is the owner of seven barber college locations, including one in the Cook County Department of Corrections and one in a community college. He also has a retail location inside of Walmart with more locations pending. Larry is a master of his craft and started cutting hair at 13. You’ll not only hear about his journey as a barber, but also his accomplishments and aspirations as...

Season 2 Finale w Darius Heggins

August 09, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Tuesday, August 9 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 25: Season 2 Finale w Darius Heggins Join us for a brief wrap up of Season 2 of Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories with co-creator, Darius Heggins.  A huge thank you to all of our guests this season and all of our listeners so far! We look forward to returning with new episodes in September! Take Notice Website Take Notice Instagram Take Notice Facebook Connect with Take Notice: Email: [email protected]...

Gahrey Ovalle

August 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Tuesday, August 2 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 24: Gahrey Ovalle This episode was recorded back in March when spring was just beginning to spring and the conversation turned out to be one of the most inspirational we have had in terms of being active in the community and growing personally. Gahrey Ovalle shares about growing up traveling to visit family rooted all over the world, being a part of community activism as a family from a young age, and what he is doing...

Marc Cayce

July 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Tuesday, July 26 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 23: Marc Cayce Marc Cayce shares stories of his journey through many career transitions to get to where he is today as a film writer, director, and producer. From the police department straight out of high school in Detroit to landing his first acting gig on the Young and the Restless to producing work that inspires, educates, and encourages critical thinking. You’ll hear about his recent releases like Flint Tale and B...

Hadriana Leo

July 19, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Tuesday, July 19 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 22: Hadriana Leo In this conversation with Hadriana Leo you will hear stories about growing up as the youngest of several siblings in the tight-knit community of St. Lucia, her relationship with her parents, mental health, and the powerful work that she is now doing with women by bringing emotional intelligence to personal finance.  Hadriana Leo is The Money Navigator™. As a Wealth Coach, Strategist and Consultant, sh...

Take Notice Talks: 'Marginalized Part 2' w Mo Bell

July 12, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Tuesday, July 12 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 21: Take Notice Talks: 'Marginalized Part 2' w Mo Bell A follow up conversation on the term marginalized  - if you haven’t heard the first episode released in February 2022 where Mo Bell and I discuss the term, you can find it in our episode list. In addition to discussing the term marginalized in this conversation we touch on topics like redlining and social work. Thank you for being a part of the conversation!  Men...

Logan Brown

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Tuesday, July 5 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 20: Logan Brown In this episode I speak with musician turned comedian, Logan Brown. We discuss growing up in a small Canadian town, his transition to comedy, and identity as someone with an Irish father and Nigerian mother. I appreciate how open and candid Logan was in our conversation, which we recorded back in February. We do discuss mental health a bit, and suicide is mentioned, in case that may be a trigger for you....

Ashley Wynn-Grimes

June 28, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Tuesday, June 28 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 19: Ashley Wynn-Grimes In this episode we speak with nurse, author, and entrepreneur, Ashley Wynn-Grimes. We discuss her work with her recently launched business, growing up in a military family, and the book that she will be releasing later this year entitled "Stigmatized".  She also shares how death has had a huge impact on her career and how she lives her life.  Ashley Wynn-Grimes BSN, RN is the Founder of Cannabis...

N'Kenge

June 14, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Tuesday, June 14 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 18: N'Kenge In this episode we talk with Grammy and Emmy-nominated artist, singer, producer, and creator, N’Kenge. Hear about N'Kenge's climb to success from growing up in New York to working in her mother's business while performing on the road to blossoming as a performer while attending graduate school at Julliard. We also discuss a bit about opera, music business, and stereotypes she encountered in casting while au...

Alfred Jackson

May 31, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

Tuesday, May 31 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 17: Alfred Jackson It was a joy to connect with Alfred Jackson. He shares about his experience pursuing the performing arts, people who deeply influenced his pursuits, performing on cruise ships, and his own original creations. We also hear about the new album he is set to release on June 17, 2022. Born and raised in the neighborhood of South Central, Los Angeles, CA, Alfred Jackson began his musical journey at the Mar...

Sha'Leah Nikole

May 17, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

May 17, 2022 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 15: Sha'Leah Nikole Entertainer and songbird from South Central, Los Angeles, Sha’Leah Nikole grew up surrounded by the arts. After graduating from college, Sha’Leah began songwriting, singing background vocals and sharing the stage with several Grammy Award-winning artists.  Her  single “King Me,” was released Friday, March 4, 2022 and her sophomore EP, Work of heART, is set to be released on May 27, 2022. When She’Leah i...

Iyabo Mesa Serikali

May 03, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

May 3, 2022 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories S2. E15 Iyabo Mesa Serikali Iyabo Mesa Serikali and I spent a lovely evening in February discussing her experience growing up with a large family in Kentucky, photography, freelance work, her parent's martial arts studio, her interest in pursuing music journalism, and a move to Georgia on her horizon. We end the conversation discussing the importance of names.  Iyabo Mesa Serikali is a music journalist, photographer, model, and content crea...

Harold Young

April 19, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

April 19, 2022 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 14 - Harold Young A conversation on family, career changes, and supporting youth with Executive Director for The Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Georgia. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Harold Young possesses over 30 years of event, artist, and facility management experience - the majority having been gained in Los Angeles - which you’ll hear a bit about in this episode. After moving to Macon, Georgia t...

Michael Fosberg

April 05, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

April 5, 2022 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Season 2, Episode 13 - Michael Fosberg Michael Fosberg's story is filled with unbelievable stories from his family history. We discuss his journey with identity, finding his biological father later in life and how his experiences have culminated into the work he is currently doing.  Michael Fosberg has been doing important work through creativity and art. Michael is an author, activist, actor, and thought leader.  He uses the performing a...

Marie Lemelle

March 22, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

March 22, 2022 Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Marie Lemelle - S2.E12 A conversation with LA-based journalist, author, producer, and publicist Marie Y. Lemelle, in which we discuss the many hats she wears, her journey to her current career, and projects in the works! Marie Lemelle champions the philosophy of “Transform Your Goals into Greatness” through her transformational branding, marketing and public relations expertise as CEO and founder of Platinum Star Public Relations, Inc.,...

Stormi Banks

March 08, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Stormi Banks Website Instagram Featuring entrepreneur and CEO, Stormi Banks. We discuss Stormi's process of transitioning from working for a hair salon to owning her own mobile hair salon business and the catalyst for starting her digital financial resource business, Pink Print. Stormi Banks is known as the Gen-Z CEO. CEO of PinkPrint. A financial resource created to help Gen-Z and Millennial black women get the funding they need to start their own bu...

David Skato

February 22, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Guest: David Skato In conversation with LA-based filmmaker, David Skato as we discuss his childhood, creative process, projects, dreams, and inspirations. David is the owner of David Skato Productions which is based in Burbank CA. David directed his first feature, Gutta Story, a crime drama, in 2010 which went on to be a local cult film. Since, he has produced, written, and directed 5 features with the latest release being “Once Upon A Lifetime” which i...

Take Notice Talks: 'Marginalized' w Mo Bell

February 08, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories Take Notice Talks: Term 'Marginalized' with Mo Bell - Special Episode In this episode we bring you another Take Notice Talks, where myself and the Take Notice crew discuss different topics and ideas that come up behind the scenes in the creation of Take Notice. The topic for this episode is the term marginalized, which I discuss with Take Notice social media content creator, Mo Bell. These conversations are fairly organic and you will hear as we explore...

J.R. Rhodes (Part 2)

January 25, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories J.R. Rhodes (Part 2) Season 2, Episode 8 Seattle musician and creator J.R. Rhodes discusses current musical projects, her creative process, and influences in her life, including her Grandmother who ran Rhodes Grocery back when MLK Way in Seattle was still Empire Way. J.R. Rhodes is dreamer who enjoys creating. In high school, she created a chocolate chip cookie recipe, then baked and sold them weekly to the cafeteria. J.R. works from home mostly, in a...

J.R. Rhodes (Part 1)

January 11, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Mentioned: J.R. Rhodes Lori Goldston Fred Milke, Jr. Paul Bloomer (artist) Wesleyan University Johnny Sangster Hans Teuber In part 1 of 2 episodes with J.R. Rhodes we discuss living in Seattle, family, grief, and J.R.'s career and relationship with music. J.R. is a dreamer who enjoys creating. One aspect of J.R.’s creation is creating music. J.R. works from home mostly, in a simple music and songwriting studio.  Connect with Take Notice: Email: [email protected] Website In...

Take Notice Talks w Darius Heggins: Ally and Accomplice

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Mentioned: Jane Elliott We are trying something new as part of our second season. Special episodes focused on questions and topics that pop up behind the scenes discussed in conversation with either my co-producer and husband, Darius Heggins or our social media manager, Mo Bell. These episodes are not meant to tell anyone how to think or feel, but to share our conversations in the hopes that it might inspire listeners to further analyze these topics for themselves. Have your own conversatio...

Discussion w Darius Heggins: Ally and Accomplice

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Mentioned: Jane Elliott We are trying something new as part of our second season. Special episodes focused on questions and topics that pop up behind the scenes discussed in conversation with either my co-producer and husband, Darius Heggins or our social media manager, Mo Bell. These episodes are not meant to tell anyone how to think or feel, but to share our conversations in the hopes that it might inspire listeners to further analyze these topics for themselves. Have your own conversatio...

Mo Bell

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Mentioned: Instagram: @transforthought Patreon Website OhHeyCoach Podcast HOME Appalachia My guest on this episode is Mo Bell, the newest member of the Take Notice team who has already made such an impact on the growth of our podcast. I was happy to have the opportunity to interview Mo for the podcast as a way to not only introduce them to you all but to hear more about their journey. We discussed growing up in Kentucky, family, and their current path towards earning a degree in social...

Sarneshea Evans

November 16, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

Mentioned: Duwamish River Clean Up Coalition In this episode Sarneshea Evans and I discuss her experience growing up as an only child, studying archeology, and working in public spaces. Sarneshea is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Seattle in 2017. Sarneshea loves many things including good food, good music, and even greater company.  She spends most of her time connecting people to parks and public spaces, and co-creating spaces that are welcoming and inclusive. Sarneshea is ...

Colina Bruce

November 02, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Mentioned: Noir Lux Candle Co Black Coffee NW In this episode, I speak with Noir Lux Candle founder, Colina Bruce about growing up in Seattle's Central District, family, entrepreneurship, and her work at Seattle University. In addition to creating a line of beautiful handcrafted candles, Colina has worked in the education sector for over 15 years. It has been her life's work to advance equity and excellence for ALL scholars and families, specifically through finding ways to center scholar ...

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