Panic & Patience
Panic & Patience
Jae M. Williams
Building community through art, education, and social justice. Hosted by Jae Williams This podcast highlights the work of artists, storytellers, entrepreneurs, educators, athletes, and community leaders exploring issues affecting marginalized communities and how we as change agents can create space and support efforts of change. Anchored with the understanding that this work is an urgent ever-changing process of dismantling social constructs, unconscious bias, and systematic oppression while building for a future that allows for cultural humility, inclusion, and community growth.
Ep. 25 || "I'm planting seeds that I may not see grow.."|| Alton Glass
In this episode I speak with filmmaker and virtual reality storytelling expert Alton Glass, discussing his experience in filmmaking, creating the VR experience for MLK I Have A Dream speech, fatherhood, and more!#panicandpatience #jaewilliams...
Aug 31, 2020
47 min
Ep. 24 || "This pandemic allowed me to align with my purpose" || Fulu Mugovhani
In this episode, I speak with actress Fulu Mugovhani discussing her experiences growing up in South Africa, her role in the new Netflix film Seriously Single, and discovering her "love formula."Join us as we build community through art, education, and...
Aug 26, 2020
33 min
Ep. 23 || "It cost you more to do everything yourself" || Samantha & Javares Banks
In this episode, I connect with long time entrepreneurs Samantha & Javeres Banks discussing their journey in building generational wealth, juggling family and business, the importance of financial literacy in the Black community, and more!Join us as...
Aug 24, 2020
56 min
Ep. 22 || "It didn't occur to me that they could say no..." || Jonathan Jackson ||
In this episode, I talk to neuroscientist Dr. Jonathan Jackson discussing his experience growing up in rural Texas, his journey in pursuing a career in medicine, his work at the CARE Research Center at Mass General Hospital, healthcare disparities in...
Aug 19, 2020
57 min
Ep.21 || "At that moment I knew I had to do this..." || Bertrand Boyd ||
In this episode, Queen and Slim actor Bertran Boyd discusses his unlikely journey in attending an HBCU, growing up in Miami, his passion for writing, acting, and working with creator Lena Waithe. #blacklivesmatter #jaewilliams #panicandpatience Join us...
Aug 17, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Ep.12 || "The work of the Teachers’ Lounge is good trouble..." || Jabari Peddie ||
A special conversation with good friend Boston educator Jabari Peddie as we discuss his HBCU experience, his journey in education, building community with the Teachers’ Lounge, and more! #blacklivesmatter #jaewilliams #panicandpateince The Teachers’...
Aug 15, 2020
49 min
Ep.13 ||"My art supports my passion for community..." || Ro Levy- Christopher ||
A candid conversation with the amazing Rochelle Levy - Christopher discussing her journey in finding love, her creative outlets, the B.L.A.C. Project, mental health, and grassroots community building.#panicandpatience #jaewilliams #blacklivesmatterThe...
Aug 15, 2020
48 min
Ep.18 || "My purpose is to ensure everyone has a seat at the table & can eat .." || Lori Nelson||
A wonderful conversation with Lori Nelson, Chief Resilience Officer at the city of Boston discussing her journey through the music industry, politics, and grassroots community building.Join us as we build community through art, education, and social...
Aug 15, 2020
53 min
Ep.15 || "We work to make filmmakers feel loved and appreciated" || Lisa Simmons ||
A wonderful conversation with Lisa Simmons on her journey in film, the power of story in the Black community, the evolution of the Roxbury film festival, and more! Roxbury Film Festival: http://www.roxfilmfest.com/ Join us as we build community through...
Aug 15, 2020
42 min
Ep.20 || "Service is an everyday thing... it's in my DNA." ||  Omari Aarons ||
A great conversation with Omari Aarons, the inaugural president of the National African American Insurance Association of Boston discussing the importance of community, his dedication to service, leading by example, his transition to Boston, and more!...
Aug 15, 2020
1 hr 12 min