December 26er Podcast

Investor and owner of The Brooklyn Bank, Jude Bernard (Episode 49)returns to the show to discuss prioritizing his reputation over revenue during the pandemic, turning his focus to cryptocurrency, and doubling down on philanthropic efforts when his community needs it most.

Writer, lecturer, and media commentator, Ayesha K. Faines returns to the show to discuss developing her brand, Women Love Power, in her own time, seeing opportunity for business growth during the pandemic, and embracing risk in exchange for autonomy.

Delisha and Damarcus are joined by their mother, Deborah, to discuss the importance of cultivating talents in children, why she raised them to always be fearless, and how their upbringing influenced who they have become as adults.

In this installment of the "Check-In" limited series, CMO of Malcolm Inc. and President of Listen Up Media, India Robinson (Episode 38) discusses closing a professional chapter to lead a new enterprise, making her health and wellbeing a priority, and approaching life and love with purposeful intention.

Gregg Bishop (Episode 20)returns to the podcast to discuss coping with the stress of the pandemic while serving in NYC government, making the decision to move to the private sector, and maintaining the kind of network that led him to his dream job.

In this installment of "The Check-In," Managing partner of SMP Global Consultants and Senior Campaign Advisor, Samuel Pierre discusses growing his consulting business during the pandemic, celebrating the small wins as a political strategist, and creating space for vulnerability and self care especially during difficult seasons.

In the latest installment of "The Check-In," CEO of Onramp Invest and Founder of 401, Tyrone Ross Jr. (Episode 30)discusses charting a new course after appearing on our most popular episode to date, relocating to the West Coast to lead a digital investment startup, and fulfilling his purpose to empower young people with financial literacy.

In this installment of "The Check-In," author and certified life coach, Al Hardy (Episode 70) discusses publishing his new book, fostering community through his professional work, and developing a healthy romantic relationship during the pandemic.

In the premiere episode of December 26er's limited series, "The Check-In," Founder and CEO of The Gentlemen's Factory, Jeff Lindor returns to the show to discuss how he's doubled down on building community and growing his company during the pandemic.

Activist and Chief Operating Officer of Community Coalition, Corey Matthews discusses growing up in South Central Los Angeles, embarking on a nonlinear career path after obtaining two degrees from UCLA, and discovering the value in long-term stability both professionally and personally.

In Part 2 of this interview, executive coach, actor, director and filmmaker, Dr. Karen Baptiste discusses how existing education policies are designed to funnel children of color and children with special needs into the criminal justice system, and how she's manifesting her vision for her documentary, From Preschool to Prison.

Executive coach, director and filmmaker, Dr. Karen Baptiste discusses changing her college major five times before finding her niche, landing her first job in television without having to apply or interview, leaving the industry to become an educator and advocate, and laying the groundwork for her first documentary - From Preschool to Prison.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss the tragic loss of their father and managing the complexities of trauma and grief.

In part 2 of this interview, singer, composer and pianist, Avery Sunshine discusses finding moments of stillness during quarantine, reconciling who she is professionally with her role as a wife and mother, and removing the barriers that prevent deep human connection.

In part 1 of this interview, singer, composer, and pianist, Avery*Sunshine discusses growing up in a blended family in Chester, Pennsylvania, navigating predominantly White spaces both in childhood and in her career, and taking stock of how she shows up in the world as a Black woman, mother, wife, and boss.