99 Celsius
99 Celsius
Mark Acquaye
People inhibit their progress, or never start an initiative because they compare their idea’s inception to the finalized products of others who have often had a significant amount of experience. The 99 Celsius podcast seeks to encourage audiences by instilling patience in aspiring creators. We highlight the challenging developmental process behind successful creators and/or their projects in hopes that listeners realize they’re closer to achievement than they think.
Episode 15: Deferring Immediacy w/ Jorge Blamo
Jorge drops some inspiring gems, and graciously shares his life experiences. We touch on race in America, growing up mute, grief, his acting and fitness careers and more. Enjoy the season finale!
Jun 1, 2020
1 hr 34 min
Episode 14: Conversation Over Validation w/ Shawn Lawson
Rapper and spoken word artist Shawn Lawson stops by the 99 Celsius podcast. We touch on grieving loss at the tender age of 4, his growth as an artist, and what’s to come looking forward.
May 27, 2020
3 hr 19 min
Episode 13: Appetite for Construction w/ Shaquan Herron
DC based chef Shaquan Herron tells the remarkable story of how he started his journey as a self taught chef. We also touch on growing up in New Jersey and his background in Accounting.
May 19, 2020
1 hr 23 min
Episode 12: Mother’s Day Special w/ Freda Acquaye
Host Mark Acquaye sits down with his mother Freda Acquaye to talk about her childhood in Ghana, her career and nursing, and managing life with Lupus.
May 11, 2020
1 hr 30 min
Episode 11: Edifying Beauty w/ Morgan Ward
Educator and natural hair blogger Morgan Ward stops by the 99 Celsius podcast to discuss her journey to self confidence. We touch on childhood, her love for teaching, beauty and more.
May 4, 2020
1 hr 31 min
Episode 10: Newton’s Law w/ Brandon Shields
DC photographer Brandon Shields dropped by the 99 Celsius podcast to discuss his journey to photography. We talk about growing up in the DMV, dropping out of school, overcoming self doubt & much more.
Apr 27, 2020
1 hr 39 min
Episode 9: Repotting Potential w/ Khalida Volou
Digital Editor Khalida Volou visits the podcast to discuss her journey to journalism. We touch on her childhood in the DC metro area, a critical intervention her mother made that rerouted her path, and some experiences as a journalist.
Apr 20, 2020
1 hr 29 min
Episode 8: A Hustler’s Spirit w/ Kwaku Agyemang
Kwaku Agyemang, Co-Founder of sustainable fashion company, Brownmill, stopped by the 99 Celsius podcast to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur. This episode details highlights the most fascinating parts of building the brand, enhanced by Kwaku’s incredible storytelling ability.
Apr 13, 2020
1 hr 27 min
Episode 7: The Good in Good Vibes w/ Marcus Pilgrim
If you attend brunch/day parties in the DC area, you’ve probably heard of Litty in the City. Marcus is the cofounder of the hosting collective, The Great Energy Group. He stops by the podcast to talk about his journey to curating events. Tune in to hear more about his purpose as a curator, and the peculiar circumstances that got him there to begin with.
Apr 6, 2020
1 hr 26 min
Episode 6: The Bigger Picture w/ Kelly Lopez
Kelly Lopez drops by the 99 Celsius podcast to speak on her journey to becoming a muralist. She tells a fascinating story on how being laid off was the best thing to happen to her.
Mar 30, 2020
1 hr 38 min
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