December 26er Podcast

Asha Griffith, tap dancer, hip-hop artist and "artrepreneur", discusses how she came to her decision to work as a creative full time, why she placed her music career on hold, and the importance of the arts, especially tap.

Melissa Castro, Director of Professional Development at Momentum Education, discusses being raised by a single father, her personal journey to reconciliation, and living her life according to the same principles that Momentum promotes.

Dr. Tyrell Connor, co-host of the Black and Highly Dangerous Podcast and assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at State University of New York – New Paltz, discusses how he landed in Academia after originally having his sights set on business, his ongoing community activism and how his podcast is working to bridge the gap between Academia and the people.

Jamila McGill, who co-founded Brooklyn Tea along with her partner, Ali, discusses their journey into the tea business, making the leap from online retail to brick and mortar, and educating the community along the way.

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.