December 26er Podcast

Medicine and tech enthusiast, Jerrick Warren discusses getting a second chance at medical school, suffering unimaginable loss while pursuing his M.D., and pivoting to an engineering career in blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss how they're handling the pandemic, why they're glad they followed their gut, and their plans for continuing the show while the country is on lockdown.

Doctor of Physical Therapy and Photographer, Jey.Ahr discusses acing his PT school interview after arriving 30 minutes late, making a strategic decision to start his career outside of a metropolitan area, and carving his own lane in what he calls a Black Renaissance for creatives.

Owner of Yellow Block Bed and Breakfast, Gordon Jackson discusses serving as the driving force behind the success of a premier short-stay brownstone in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, growing its popularity through a feature on Netflix, and developing his second property in Washington, D.C.

Founder of Quantum Leap Fitness, Irving "Zeus" Hyppolite discusses making the transition from professional arena football to elite personal training, building his fitness brand from the ground up, and utilizing health and wellness initiatives to address cultural issues and foster a sense of empowerment amongst his clientele.

Fit Technology expert, strategist, and writer, Jessica Couch discusses opting out of a career in law to pursue her interest in fashion, building an online boutique after college, and now serving as an advisor to companies seeking to integrate technology throughout the supply chain to improve fit.

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss coping with the tragic loss recently experienced by their family and their renewed commitment to using the December 26er brand to promote health and wellness.

Writer, speaker, and social innovator, Toby Thompkins discusses integrating academic and professional spaces, amassing 30 years of experience across corporate, government and international development sectors, and building Safioo, LLC, a leadership development platform that helps develop and inspire leaders who are facing important real-time business and social challenges.

Writer, podcaster and content creator, Uchechi Chinyere discusses foregoing a career in medicine, pursuing her passion for storytelling, and utilizing her talents as a contributor for Medium, panelist on The Grapevine, and co-host of Run the Tape Podcast.

Producer, Songwriter and Engineer, Anu Sun discusses his Las Vegas origins, leaving his football career behind, building a musical resume that includes work with Robert Glasper, Bilal and Ledisi, and conveying a purposeful message through his recent solo release.

Designer, apparel manager and host of the BlackNFashion Podcast, Lenese Calleea discusses starting her retail career in Chicago, relocating to the East Coast to further her education, and lending her talents and expertise to emerging designers and private label brands.

Entertainment Attorney and General Counsel of AfroPunk, Gerard Anthony discusses overcoming implicit biases regarding his credentials, using persistent networking to launch his career in the entertainment industry, and contributing to the expansion of one of the most popular festivals celebrating Black music and culture.

Wardrobe stylist, costume designer, and creator of the Artist Kit, Erika Nuñez discusses breaking into the industry as an assistant stylist, leveraging her talent to build her own clientele, and venturing into the world of product design.

To celebrate their 100th episode, Damarcus and Delisha look back on memorable moments, both good and bad, answer listener questions, and discuss their 2020 plans.

Educator, entrepreneur, editor and writer, Yahdon Israel discusses founding Literary Swag and spawning a cultural movement that facilitates the exchange of ideas through a mutual love of books.