This episode is an important milestone for a number of reasons: It is Episode 100 and the final episode of season 2. I am also joined by my good friends Shane Brown, JD who is a practicing attorney and Jaevon Boxhill, JD who after serving in various capacities in public service for the city of Mt. Vernon declared earlier this year like I did that he was running on the Democratic Party Line for City Council. We discuss our respective journeys, the challenges and triumphs of running as a candidate in the hopes that listeners and viewers will be inspired to Run For Something. Follow us on Instagram: ​@whatawordpodcast @ryansharpeforpok @j_boxx_ @shanieb_mt. On Facebook Jaevon Boxhill for City Council ; Ryan Sharpe for Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board. Resources mentioned https://runforsomething.net/ #runforsomething #localelections #localelectionsmatter #councilman #citycouncil #towncouncil #campaign --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

Duane M. Harley, Esq. is an entertainment attorney specializing in contract transactions. Duane Harley graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, CT in 1999. While attending law school Mr. Harley became the President of the Black Law Student Association for two (2) consecutive years. Under his leadership he helped provide mentorship to local youth within the community and began strengthening relationships between the Black student body and the university’s faculty and administration. In addition, during his final year attending law school he became the research assistant for his professor Marilyn Ford, Esq. who at the time represented superstar rap artist Keith Murray in an appeal from a criminal conviction. The efforts to overturn Murray’s conviction was successful. Upon graduating Law School, Mr. Harley was hired by a boutique entertainment law firm located in Manhattan New York called Woods & Middleton, LLP. During his tenure Mr. Harley quickly became extremely knowledgeable of all types of entertainment contracts such as producer agreements, artist agreements, publishing agreements, and licensing agreements. In 2002 Duane left Woods & Middleton, LLP to become the Founder of D. Harley, PC and have been providing conscientious legal representation exclusively to recording artists, music producers songwriters actors, singers, publishers and artist managers exclusively in the entertainment business. Such representation includes matters regarding copyright, trademark prosecution, right of publicity, music distribution, music recording, and music licensing. The types of client representation includes reality television personalities, corporate executives, independent record labels, record production companies, film production companies, recording artists, record producers, managers, screenwriters, musicians and publishers. Mr. Harley is licensed to practice law in the state of New York and New Jersey and is a member of National Bar Association, Black Entertainment and Sports Law Association and the New York City Bar Association. Contact Duane using his website: https://www.d-harley-pc.com. Follow on Instagram @dlegal77 or call (212) 683-8464 #entertainmentlawyer #entertainmentlaw #knowyourworth #blacklawyer #musicbusinesstips #publishing #licensing #royalties #lawstudentlife #investinyourself --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

Keith Brown is a native of Jamaica. He is a product of the SDA church, and a testament to the power of God to change lives. He is a graduate of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville Manchester Jamaica, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Theology. He recently completed the Master of Divinity MDiv at the Andrews University Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs Michigan. He also successfully completed Five units of ACPE, Inc. accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at the AdventHealth CPE center in Orlando Florida. He is currently a part of the Pastoral Care team at the AdventHealth Kissimmee Hospital, where he provides pastoral, spiritual, and emotional support for the hospital staff, patients, and their families. Keith is currently perusing the Doctor of Ministry degree DMin. Keith lives by proverbs 13:20 that says, “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise but a companionship of fools shall be destroyed.” Keith’s ultimate goal is to make heaven His home, to pour into the lives of both the young and the young at heart, see them enjoying their Christian experience, and watch as they do great exploits for the Lord. Contact Keith at [email protected] and +1 (863) 399-5491 #jameshill #ncu #beautyintheunknown #journey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

Attorney Sharline S. Green’s estate planning practice offers targeted solutions to individuals and families, planning their lives and securing their futures. She specializes in guiding her clients with compassion and respect, honoring the uniqueness in each person, while providing them with the critical information needed to make the financial and legal decisions necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones, accomplish their desired goals, and leave a legacy for the next generation. Whatever your story, Sharline will help you capture it and preserve it. Sharline received her Juris Doctorate degree from Emory University School of Law in 2002. She also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Economy, cum laude, from Andrews University. Prior to starting her first law practice in 2004, The Law Office of Green & Associates, P.C., Sharline worked for two Metro Atlanta law firms, Dewrell Sacks, LLC and Burroughs & Keene, LLC. She was also a law clerk at the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta, Georgia, from 2001 to 2002, where she researched and analyzed, various issues associated with death row inmates, and prisoner’s rights. In June, 2014, Sharline was the featured Attorney for the Attorney's Corner in the Atlanta Tribune Magazine, titled “Sharline Green, Esq. Real Estate Lawyer Protects Families and Children.” Her decision to focus on the Elder Law, Trusts, and Estate Planning practice area is based on this desire to protect families and children by securing their futures through guided planning. Website : http://www.sgreenpclaw.com. Follow Sharline on Instagram @sgreenpclaw LinkedIn Sharline S. Green, Esq ; Facebook Sharline Saunders Green #estateplanning #lawschooladvice #lawyerlife #estate_planning #inspirational --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

Sean’s practice areas focus primarily on litigation, where he represents clients and businesses in criminal and civil matters as well as resolving disputes as an administrative officer in arbitration hearings. Prior to joining Hamilton Clarke, LLP, Sean served as a public defender with The Legal Aid Society of New York City (LAS), the largest public-interest law firm in the United States, where, since 2016, he represented thousands of indigent clients charged with serious felonies and misdemeanor matters. During his tenure, Sean litigated several suppression hearings and tried dozens of bench and jury trials to verdict. In his most recent trial, Sean secured the full acquittal of a client charged with attempted murder and weapons possession. Sean is also a certified arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the largest securities dispute resolution forum in the United States. In this role, Sean is tasked with applying relevant laws, regulations and financial standards to resolving complex financial disputes, as well as facilitating negotiations and dialogue between disputing parties. He has also provided legal counsel to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s hurricane disaster relief loan program. In addition to his broad legal practice, Sean is a member of New York City’s Community Board 9. Also, he is a volunteer tutor of reading, writing, English and ESOL with South Bronx United, a nonprofit organization that offers educational, sports coaching and immigration support services to at-risk middle and high school students. Sean has also tutored South Korean students in the English language, and he is a proud member of the New York Rugby Club, the oldest rugby club in the United States (founded in 1929). Follow Sean @_SeanFarrowESq on Instagram and Twitter and Facebook VoiceofWestHarlem #publicdefender #lawschooladvice #representationmatters --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

Marcus “Rocky B” Williams was born and raised in The Bronx New York and brought up in a West Indian household which gave him a diverse taste in music and versatility as an artist. He has been recording and performing for over 20yrs. He has love for music and the arts as a whole and hopes to use his talents to honor God and serve the people. Follow Marcus “Rocky B” Williams on Instagram @rockybmusic and YouTube Rocky B - Topic #asweproceed #spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #independentartist #positiverap #christianrapartist --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

A St. Petersburg native and lover of books, Rhianna is also a fervent advocate for equitable educational practices and policies. She currently serves as the Student Data and Evaluation Manager at Cathedral Arts Project. Prior to accepting her current role, Rhianna was an ESE teacher for 3.5 years. During her time as an undergraduate student at the University of North Florida, Rhianna served as a Student Ambassador for the College of Education and Human Services and was also awarded a two-year scholarship from the Florida Funds Minority Teachers. She most recently presented at the WJCT TEACH conference, where she provided insight on the intersection of equity and policy in education. In 2020 she was awarded the Minority Fellowship from Jacksonville University, where she will earn her master’s degree in Public Policy. During her time as a fellow, she has earned an internship and recognition from Duval County School Board Chair, Darryl Willie. She was most recently recognized on the Florida Black Expo’s list of Top 20 Under 40 and received the Alumni Achievement Award from UNF’s Black Alumni Association for her contributions to the field of education. Through hands-on experience with students of varying exceptionalities, Rhianna has become an expert on understanding the impact of empowering differences and how to measure varying levels of success through assessment, data, and research. She has been a guest speaker for the 2021-22 Teach for America cohort and 2022 City Year Leadership Panel. Rhianna is dedicated to improving her community through justice work, policy development, and servant leadership. #diversity #equity #adoptedchild #criticalracetheory #educationpolicy #policymatters Follow Rhianna on Linked @Rhianna Scyster and Instagram @r_sscyster Resources Mentioned: Dr. Carissa McCray:Equitable Instruction, Empowered Students https://www.amazon.com/Equitable-Instruction-Empowered-Students-Culturally/dp/195281281X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=83KY5SEPXIW&keywords=carissa+mccray&qid=1662319198&sprefix=carissa+mccray%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1 Zaretta Hammond: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain https://www.amazon.com/Culturally-Responsive-Teaching-Brain-Linguistically/dp/1483308014/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3DSL7369300O4&keywords=zaretta+hammond+culturally+responsive+teaching+and+the+brain&qid=1662319254&sprefix=zarett%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSUVUT0g3NkZWQjdPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjcxODYxMlRNQjNMTkpMRlUwSiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTUxMDk5MThQSjU1UkdHRkMyQSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Venus Evans-Winters: Teaching Black Girls. Resistance in urban classrooms. https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Black-Girls-Resiliency-Counterpoints/dp/1433105934/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E1JAHX02GY9T&keywords=teaching+black+girls+venus+evans-winters&qid=1662319408&sprefix=teaching+black+girls+venus+evans-winters%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1 Monique Morris: PUSHOUT; the criminalization of Black girls https://www.amazon.com/Pushout-Monique-W-Morris-audiobook/dp/B01M046D9X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24V8ZOS8WOFVA&keywords=pushout+the+criminalization+of+black+girls+in+school&qid=1662319443&sprefix=pushout%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1 Kristin Henning: The Rage of Innocence. https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Innocence-America-Criminalizes-Black/dp/B096G7PX7X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZLICOEJR02MF&keywords=kristin+henning&qid=1662319499&s=audible&sprefix=kristin+henning%2Caudible%2C114&sr=1-1 Jennifer Rippner: The American Education Policy Landscape https://www.amazon.com/American-Education-Policy-Landscape/dp/1138845205/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BXKSUBNSUE0I&keywords=jennifer+rippner&qid=1662319580&s=audible&sprefix=jennifer+rippner%2Caudible%2C109&sr=1-1 Bettina Love: We Want to Do More Than Survive https://www.amazon.com/Want-More-Than-Survive-Abolitionist/dp/0807028347/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15I1AVWWFNI0Y&keywords=bettina+love+we+want+to+do+more+than+survive&qid=1662319672&s=audible&sprefix=bettina+lo%2Caudible%2C86&sr=1-1-catcorr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

Raised in Brooklyn, Osrick “Ozidalion” Brathwaite credits his faith and his hometown with coloring his perspective on what it takes to get through life’s challenges and paying it forward. Influenced by his father and uncle who were preachers, he remains a well sought after speaker for civic, religious and community events. He is also an entrepreneur who recently debuted a clothing line called Lumiere. He seeks to heal hearts through service and conversation and leads the Heal Da Heart network as a podcast host . Follow Ozidalion at @ozidalion and on YouTube and Instagram #failureispartofsuccess #healdaheart #brooklyntheplanet #brooklynraised #motivationalspeaker --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

Poet, educator, published author, podcaster and entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience in youth development, Simone Smith has worked in both social services and the education sectors. Currently she is a teacher at University Heights High School, where she is a classroom teacher, 12th grade advisor., and Work-based Learning Coordinator. Outside of the classroom, Simone serves her students as an athletic coach and sponsor of various after school clubs and programs. In addition to her 9-5 happenings, Simone has a deep love for service, which led her to starting the non-profit organization - Bridges Enrichment Services. She also serves as a leader of FLOW Ministries at Metro SDA in Maryland. Service to others is her greatest passion, and leads her constant involvement in community and religious activities. Simone has self-published three books - Lessons From My Journey, Facing the Mountain and Making it Over, and You’re Worth It. She loves to read YA lit, which allows her to review unreleased books on occasion, and write poetry. She is also a podcaster of her own show “A Conscious Blend.” Simone holds undergraduate degrees from Northern Caribbean University and Hunter College. As well as graduate degrees and advanced certifications from Hunter College, Empire State College and Buffalo State College. Follow Simone at website https://linktr.ee/sim_da_motivator Instagram @simma_79 Twitter @sim_da_motivator Podcast https://anchor.fm/aconsciousblend #takingsmallsteps #impostersyndrome #intersectionality #notbeingothered #equityandinclusion #equityandinclusion #therapy #selfcare #ncu #universityheightshighschool #southbronx. Resources http://Therapyforblackgirls.com http://Psychologytoday.com http://Openpathcollective.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support

I am Dr. Manouchka Pierre but before that, I was just a small island girl from Haiti. I was raised in the suburbs of NY. Although a tried and true NYer, I have also lived in Florida, which is where my teaching career began. I am the mother of two wonderful women, who are also my best friends. They keep the family group chat lively and keep me laughing. I am a Knight twice over, earning both my Bachelors and EdD from UCF. I have 2 Masters degrees, 1 in social science education, my first love, and the other in public administration and policy. My dissertation focus and my life’s work as an educator is focused on education equity and inclusion. I started my international education experience in the Kingdom of Bahrain, first teaching sociology and psychology, and then as Principal of the HS. I have experience at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels but HS is where I belong (and my favorite). In my “spare time”, I also work as a consultant with graduate students, guiding them through their doctoral journey, or with schools/companies needing curriculum writing. As the incoming HS Assistant Principal, I’m excited about what lies ahead. Cayman International School is definitely an island homecoming for me and the welcome I’ve received definitely has made it a home worth coming to. The sense of community and collaboration takes away the isolating feeling that the “teacher island” sometimes can be. My current hobbies are travel, writing (a book of poetry published, children’s book on its way), and eating great food! One day those loves will come together either in a cookbook or a restaurant, maybe both. Website https://differentiatededconsulting.com/ Follow on LinkedIn @Manouchka Pierre #changeagent #intersectionality #impostersyndrome #other #schooltoprisonpipeline #haitianculture #haitiancreole #educationpolicy #equityandinclusion #disciplinedisparity #educationalleadership --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support