Nikki and Nono are back at it after leaving for a year because life lifed in a big way. In BGB News, We discuss Chris Rock's stand-up special, Selective Outrage, and how often he said the n-word. In the process, we discover the true meaning of a wigger. Isaiah Washington makes an announcement that no one asked for and we debate if Michael B. Jordan was petty on the red carpet. Afterward, we gush over a few movie stars and one very hot football player and talk for another 15 minutes about stuff. Nikki and Nono discuss what they've been doing for the past year and we award our Broke AF and Gifted AF awards to well-deserving recipients. Listen, Share, and Subscribe!
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Today's episode was actually recorded last Sunday. We start the episode with a personal update on our lives. Then we top BGB News about Rihanna becoming a billionaire, Courtney Kemp signing with Netflix, and the country album no one asked for from Monica. Nono interviews our special guest, Brandon Camphor of One Way. Brandon is a vocalist and songwriter from the DMV area. Brandon talks about his desire to be a part of a group instead of a solo artist, the path he took from performing at a dance studio to opening for leading gospel artists on tour, some artists that influence him and so much more. We award our BAF and we give all the flowers he deserves to Levar Burton.
Brandon Camphor:
http://www.bc1way.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bc1way/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bc1way
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bc1way
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Life happens and we had to figure out a schedule to record. So to make up for missing a few episodes we made this one really long. You're Welcome! We start the episode by discussing the deeply melanated Emmy nominees and our own co-host, Nono Osuji was a writer for an Emmy nominated series- WASHED. We discuss how Britney Spears is being treated like a black person and whether or not Tyler Perry needs to hire some writers or maybe not. Nono gives a solo interview to our special guest, Nya Bowman where they discuss her experiences in the dance world abroad and in the States, how dance gave way to her acting career, her work with equity and anti-racism in the dance world and so much more. We award our BAF to the Olympics and GAF to the esteemed Nikole Hannah-Jones. Listen, Follow, and Share!
Nya Bowman:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nya.bowman.nyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyabow/
https://www.nyabowman.com/dancer
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We will be back to our regularly scheduled podcasts with some changes ahead. We didn't want to leave you episode less this week so we wanted to revisit one of our Bonus episodes with the very talented De-Rance Blaylock. Oh and she sings in this episode too!
De-Rance Renette Blaylock sang with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s In-Unison Chorus during its inaugural season in 1994 and two years following. In 1997, De-Rance left St. Louis and continued her vocal training under Richard Tucker at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. She played one of the title roles in A&M’s production of Porgy & Bess, opposite American Idol winner Ruben Studdard. In 1999, De-Rance came home and later joined the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. She now sings with Chris & Kyle with True Spirit, and Jesse Williams & Total Praise.
She has sung behind some of the world's greatest talents, including Dionne Warwick, Lionel Richie, Daryl Coley, Karen Clark-Sheard.
De-Rance has toured the country and Greece with the Phil Woodmore Singers as they perform the critically acclaimed project, Antigone in Ferguson, an ancient Greek tragedy about what happens when personal conviction and state law clash, and violence ensues.
Antigone in Ferguson has now been featured as an off-Broadway hit in New York. It was featured during five weeks at the Harlem Stage in 2018, and again at St. Ann and Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn in 2019. As a lead soloist, De-Rance is known for singing the last song of the production, titled I’m Covered, written by Dr. Phil Woodmore. The song is available on all digital music outlets.
De-Rance Blaylock:
IG: @deepopstar
Twitter: @deepopstar
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
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In today's episode, we top BGB News discussing the Friend's reunion and how it was a whitewash concept stolen from Living Single, attending HBCUs, the Mike Tyson biopic and the season finale of This is Us. We welcome our special guest, Ijeoma Onu, the owner of Didaá bespoke designer bags and Oma Organics Skincare LLC. She is gifted with her hands and talks about juggling a full-time corporate job, two kids, and two businesses. She shares with us how her parents inspired her, how baking cakes is similar to creating skincare products, and much more. We unintentionally award a double BAF and double GAF and take a peek behind the curtain to give a big F-You to Texas and its leadership. Listen, Follow, and Share!
Ijeoma Onu:
https://www.omaorganics.com/Phil-young-co
https://didaahandcrafted.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/philyoungco/ and https://www.instagram.com/didaahandcrafted/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/didaahandcrafted
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In this episode, we top BGB News with Black Superman. We discuss who we could see being cast and ask why was Superman white in the first place, he was an alien. We also talk diversity and incest about the GOT and its upcoming prequel and Sunny Hostin's new production company that focuses on uplifting diverse voices. We welcome our special guest Iquo B. Essien as she discusses her family and cultural history that she has curated over 10 years in what will be a memoir gallery and residency for African womxn artists entitled Elizabeth's Daughter, in honor of her late mother. She also talks about her crowdfunding and marketing experiences that has lead to a very successful consulting business, what films she developing through her production company, Editi Films, and so much more. We award our BAF and GAF Awards and Nikki takes a peek behind the curtain and finds Will Smith's dad bod behind it. Listen, Share, and Follow!
Iquo B. Essien
Elizabeth's Daughter (current campaign): https://ifundwomen.com/projects/elizabeths-daughter
Crowdfund Your Dream: http://www.crowdfunddream.com
Personal website: http://www.iquomma.com
Film website: https://www.editifilms.com/home
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iquoessien/ and https://www.instagram.com/iquomma/
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In today's episode, we go off on A LOT of tangents... but we do get to BGB News and discuss new documentaries produced by Kevin Hart, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, and more that highlight leading black actors, Levar Burton guest-hosting Jeopardy, Oscar nominations, Nono randomly sings and more tangents. We have a great discussion with our special guest, NY based celebrity makeup artist, Shemeika Simmons, who talks about how she went from playing in her grandma's Fashion Fair to working for tv shows and magazine spreads, how social media has changed the makeup industry for better & for worse, horrible makeup/beauty trends, and more. We award our BAF and GAF and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss the Chauvin verdict.
Shameika Simmons:
Website: http://www.yourfacemycanvas.com/#!/page/431878/about-the-artist
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shameikasimmons_/ & https://www.instagram.com/yourfacemycanvas/
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Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
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In today's episode, we go a bit heavier than usual on the Reality TV News. We start with Tyler Perry taking the origin story of Madea to Showtime, Kanye West's 30 million dollar deal with Netflix for his 20 years in the making documentary, the Kardashian's real bodies, and the Verzuz of music legends that Steve Harvey almost ruined. Our special guest, Kenneisha Thompson joins us to drops great gems about her approach to acting and auditioning over her 18-year career, why men who play Jesus need long tunics, and much more. We give our BAF to a reality star douche and award our GAF to a young, exceptional lady. Like, Share, and Follow!
Kenneisha Thompson:
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5652167/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenneishathompson/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenneishat?lang=en
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
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We are back after another hiatus because... life. We start the episode by explaining why we were gone and we quickly go into celebrating the EIGHT figure deal w- Issa Rae signed with Warner. We discuss upcoming and possible future Verzuz battles and help Nikki remember some SWV songs. Our first special guest of the year is Jamila Webb. She discusses odd jobs she's worked, why she created a space for writers, actors, and directors to collaborate in First Fifteen LA, gives advice for content creators and so much more. Our BAF spells his last name like a cartoon character and we give props to the Queen. Like, Share, and Follow!
First Fifteen LA:
https://firstfifteenla.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/firstfifteenla/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstfifteenLa
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
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This week on the podcast we discuss the many, many reboots from the Best Man miniseries with the original cast to the live-action Power Puff girls, produced by Ava Duvernay. The New York Times dropped the bomb that Framing Britney Spears and BGB is officially #teamfreeBritney. In our Black History moment, we discuss the real story behind Lee Daniel's The United States vs Billie Holliday. Her life story is so inspiring and heartbreaking. We had no idea that this case ever took place but we are happy that we now know and are looking forward to the release of the movie on February 25th. We award the BAF and GAF and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss the woman formally known as Gorilla Glue Girl, Tessica Brown.
United States vs Billie Holliday:
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/01/drug-war-the-hunting-of-billie-holiday-114298
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/02/billie-holiday-biography-lady-sings-the-blues
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/752909807
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We're back and we have video! We had a longer hiatus than we expected but it was well warranted. We explain that in the episode. We are guestless this week because we had so much to say that we didn't want this to be a 3-hour episode. In BGB News we discuss SAG history made by Chadwick Boseman, Golden Globe nominations, Cardi B remaking The Bodyguard, and the Lifetime biopics of Wendy Williams and Salt n' Peppa sans Spinderella. We have a Black History Hidden Figure Moment where we honor couture designer, Anne Lowe. We award our BAF and give a double GAF to the legend, Cicely Tyson, and the memorable Trey Songz.
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We have been on a bit of a hiatus dealing with some personal life issues that we will share when we are back on the air. Although, a lot has already happened in the world around us, and it's only January 22nd we wanted to give you an episode with highlights from our 2020 podcasts. 2020 was a tough year for all of us but it was also the year that we started this journey, and got to dig deeper into our craft. We hope you enjoy walking down memory lane with us. Thank you for the support and here's to bigger and better things for 2021.
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Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
We thought this episode would be great for the holiday season. Shelley discusses how to balance mindful eating, and enjoy the holiday food without all of the guilt and overindulgence. We also know this holiday may not be the same as it has been in years past for many of our listeners. We hope this episode gives you some bit of relief from the chaos and heartache of 2020.
"I’m a Compassionate Carnivore, Mindful Eater, and Conscious Chef who cooks and eats a high plant-based diet … and shares it with you.
When I’m not teaching, filming, or cooking, I’m dancing to a mix of Kompas, Salsa, Soca, Reggae, Afrobeat, and Kizomba. Eating something dope, divine, and delicious. Spending time in nature. Enjoying art. Learning a new skill.
I’m a Spelman woman, it was there that I began to explore healthier eating options and deal with my emotional eating and body issues.
I’m a Harvard graduate, it was there that I earned my Master’s in Education and decided to become an educator. After graduating, I taught Spanish for five years but the classroom wasn’t really my jam. In 2009, I found my true calling teaching in the kitchen and on camera.
What do I teach?
I teach mindful eating and plant-based nutrition.
While I won’t condemn bacon nor ice-cream, I will share the consequences of eating them and provide you with a delicious alternative.
I teach people how to eat a satisfying and nourishing plant-based diet on my YouTube Channel.
When it comes to making changes to your diet, medical warnings aren’t always enough. Sometimes you just need that perfect plant-based substitute for cheese or some other ingredient before you make the commitment. I got you.
I teach you how to lose weight without the gym, instead of working out, we work in.
I went from a size 12 to a size 2 in one year. When it comes to changing your habits and bettering your health, you have to get rid of the toxins and junk. In my workshops, you learn how to get rid of toxic food, behaviors, thoughts, actions, and relationships for a total shift in wellness and health."
~Shelley
Shelley Chapman:
The Mindful Plate YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMx2C2E2JSnyrHfZpHQeXA
The Mindful Plate Newsletter
Website:
http://bodyfoodfreedom.com/
CSA - Community Supported Agriculture:
(folks can use this to enter their zip code and find farms that provide fresh produce to communities)
https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/csas
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/
Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
“I AM CREATIVE BY WAY OF THE ULTIMATE CREATOR…
therefore, my work is not merely a showcase of me playing ‘dress-up’ with a model…
what I truly desire is for my work to be a visual microphone that projects God’s truth, real experiences from real people, particularly African Americans and people of color.
I have a responsibility with my talent and craft to use it to heal, uplift, and rebuild...one project at a time.”
— Jess.
Jessica is a fashion stylist, social media blogger, career coach, and jazz vocalist.
Jessica Alberto:
https://www.bravemoode.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bravemoode/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzKyNrGgexKUhhEW2cEBKA
Rania Blaq: https://linktr.ee/Reinablaqq
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
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Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
This is our last brand new episode of the year. We will still be releasing bonus episodes and a best of but we wanted to end the year off on a more positive note. In our BGB News, we discuss the delayed release of Coming 2 America, Nikki's cousin playing Salt in the upcoming Lifetime Salt n Peppa biopic, and why Faison Love thinks Jay Z is to blame for all of the current violence in hip hop. Our special guest is Shelley Chapman, a Brooklyn-based chef, food blogger, and wellness coach. She discusses how she decided to heal herself with food and lose 6 dress sizes in the process, attainable goals in our quest to eat more plant-based, the best-kept secret to making vegan eggs, and more. We also award our very last Broke AF and Gifted AF awards of the year and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss why the viral video of a man who has no business judging any woman by her looks.
Shelley Chapman:
The Mindful Plate YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMx2C2E2JSnyrHfZpHQeXA
The Mindful Plate Newsletter
CSA - Community Supported Agriculture:
(folks can use this to enter their zip code and find farms that provide fresh produce to communities)
https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/csas
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/
Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
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We have a brand new episode and it's really good! We discuss the new Wendy Williams biopic and who asked for it, Warner Brothers Studios releasing 17 huge movie titles in 2021 on HBO Max and theaters, and the return of Underground on OWN...maybe. We also have a very special For Artists segment about a free 10-week course about Producing. We welcome our special guest Jessica Alberto of Bravemoode. She talks about why being petite was the reason she became interested in the fashion industry, how she couched surfed in NYC until she found her way, how the fashion industry is finally catching up with her mission statement of inclusion and positive representation, and much more. We also learned that she is also a jazz artist. We award our BAF and GAF awards and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss our hometown boy and his restaurant that made national news. Listen, Share, and Follow us on Social media!
Jessica Alberto:
https://www.bravemoode.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bravemoode/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRzKyNrGgexKUhhEW2cEBKA
Rania Blaq: https://linktr.ee/Reinablaqq
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/
Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
For Artists Segment:
https://www.playbill.com/article/stephen-c-byrd-mara-isaacs-brian-moreland-more-set-for-theatre-producers-of-colors-10-week-producing-101-program
We will be back next week with a brand new episode but this week we wanted to share with you our extended interview with Akron Watson. His movie Ms. Juneteenth is out on BET now. Akron Watson is a Dallas native and an actor/singer who hasstarredonBroadway, television, film, and voice-overs. He won a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy's a cast member of the Color PurpleRevival on Broadway. He played Trevor in the Tony-winning “The PlayThat Goes Wrong” on Broadway, and he most recently starred as Aaron Burr in Hamilton an American Musical. He is a series regular Erick Houston on Fox’s“Empire”.He can also be seen on TV as Trevor in NBC’sChicago Med. Akron’s film credits include the 2020 recently release “Miss Juneteenth”, as well as ‘Spilt Milk” and “Seasons of Gray”. He is the voice of anime characters like Satoshi on Toonami's Michiko, and Hatchinand Wiley on Jourmungand. He also voices Chris in TheWalkingDeadVideoGame, and he plays himself in the video game borderlands, the Presequelon Playstation, and Xbox. He was a golden ticket winner on American Idol, Season 7.
Akron Watson:
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2868550/
Twitter: @akronwatson
IG: @akronwatson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akronwatsontheperformer/
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
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Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
We're back after a two-week hiatus and there is so much that has happened that we couldn't cover it all., but we tried. We talked about the 1 million dollar bribe the Trump administration offered to 50 Cent and other rappers to endorse him. We also discuss the "Mother of Christmas", Mariah Carey, and her December 4th Christmas special. We talk about People Magazine's choices for the sexiest man alive and more. Our special guest is a speaker and author Shaniqua Rischer. We discuss her path to ministry, false prophets, why black people should do more mission trips, and more. We also award our Broke AF and Gifted Af awards and take a peek behind the curtain about voter fraud and political coups.
Shaniqua Rischer:
https://shaniquarischer.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/shaniquarischer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaniquarischer/
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
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Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com
We are going to be back next week with a brand new episode. Please be patient with us as we deal with life and unexpected circumstances. In the meantime please enjoy this bonus episode! It is our full interview with Dr. Phil Woodmore. We are also happy to announce the release of his book, Antigone in Ferguson: A Journey Through the Transformative Power of Music. Here is a note from Phil about the release of his book:
"I am so grateful to have been on an incredible journey with a project I composed called Antigone in Ferguson these past four years; it has changed my life!
In celebration of this amazing project, I have written a book documenting the process of creating Antigone in Ferguson and sharing the transformative stories of the audiences and choir members who participated.
Please consider supporting me as I try to effect change in my community by purchasing my book. This book also speaks to the injustices that avail in our communities and is a platform to encourage courageous conversations with your inner circle and community at large.
I pray that you and your families are safe during these trying times and that this book might be a necessary support to these hard conversations which MUST occur for us to make observable progress toward the goal of people living together in genuine peace and goodwill for each other.
Respectfully,
Dr. Phil"
Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/057878629X/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WoRNFbZ3CMPYH
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**This episode was recorded on October 21st, for whatever reason, it didn't publish on all platforms**
Today's episode was a bit late because TECHNOLOGY. Nikki and Nono discuss Daniel Kaluuya's new project, Barney and Friends with a dark twist, Eddie Murphy winning his Emmy, and men on zoom. We have our very special guest, De-Rance Blaylock. She is a vocalist, educator, and musician. De-Rance talks about the early musical influences from her super talented parents, going from studying at Alabama to performing for the Pope, her experience with Antigone in Ferguson, and much more. We award our Broke AF and Gifted AF awards and take a peek behind the curtain to discuss the #EndSars movement in Nigeria. Listen, Share, and Rate us!
De-Rance Blaylock:
IG: @deepopstar
Twitter: @deepopstar
Broke, Gifted, and Black Podcast:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokeGiftedandBlackPodcast
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brokegiftedandblackpodcast/
Email: hey.brokegiftedandblackpodcast@gmail.com