BUILD 206 Media

This week we have Colfax from Rainier Valley, specifically 38th & Genessee. Listen to him recant his stories of growing up and being pulled into "traffic" due to peer pressure and a desire to be accepted. Learn how his mother and stepfather played a pivotal role in his life and how being incarcerated made him understand how to deal with his mental health and become a warrior. #BUILD206 #ItsALi...

44 Holly Stand Up! This week we have Pooh. Listen to his story and how he transitioned from Ohio to Seattle, experienced inter-district busing and racism within the Seattle Public Schools in the late '80s. Learn how his desire to maintain a quality of life forced him to grow up overnight and led his entry into the hustle. #BUILD206 #ItsALifestyle ✊🏾💯

Tap in to hear REAL, RAW, and UNCUT stories from those who grew up in Southend of Seattle during the late 80's, 90's, and early 2000s. Learn about their experiences, wins, losses, and life lessons learned. This week we have BG, who grew up in Rainier Valley off of 38th & Genessee. Learn about how his life experiences as a youth on Seattle's southside helped him find his passion for fatherhood...

Tap in to hear REAL, RAW, and UNCUT stories from those who grew up in Southend of Seattle during the late 80's, 90's, and early 2000s. Learn about their experiences, wins, losses, and life lessons learned. This week we have Clown, grew up off of 44th & Holly. Learn about how he grew up in the hustle and turned his life lessons into success, becoming a homeowner and a Brother of BUILD, to help...

It's been a Hot Jumping Summer in Seattle with the Double Dutch Divas. It's not just about jumping rope, it's about Mind, Body and Soul. Double Dutch Divas brings collaboration, communication, and concentration  into one fun activity. Listen to Angie Mosley speak about how this group was created to promote healthy living, cardio workout, and some fun in the community. Be sure to tap in and ch...

T his week we interview Clarissa Taylor, who is a  nutrition & health coach and entrepreneur. As an advocate of healthy lifestyles, she puts passion into all she does. Her focus is to let her clients know that they don’t have to get it “right” the 1st time because there’s room for trial and error. Her focus is to build strength so the things that seemed hard at 1st, become easier over tim...

This week we interview Kim Khanh Van, who is an elected voice of the people of Renton. As a proud Vietnamese American and a 1st generation college graduate, Kim understands the struggles that our communities face. With a focus on hard work, humility, and help for those in need, she uses these principles in the fight for a seat on the King County Council, to ensure our families, small businesses, a...

This week, we interview Omari Salisbury, a Seattle Native, who decided to be the change he wanted to see and founded Converge Media ( www.whereweconverge.com ). Converge's mission is to change the narrative through the creation of content and local news, specifically for Northwest’s Black community. Omari believes that our Black community deserves authentic representation, and created an outlet to...

This week we interview Edd Hampton Parks. He is a founding member and chair of the Blaq Elephant Party. A community-based organization designed to educate, facilitate, and focus on the needs of the Black Community in Seattle. He is also a Community Catalyst, Revolutionary, Historian, and Artist/Content Creator. Be sure to tap in and check out the podcast series from our #YouTube , #FacebookLive ,...

This week we interview Kendrick Glover. He is a Mississippi native with a passion for helping youth reach their full potential. Bringing his talents to Seattle, he founded  Glover Empower Mentoring (GEM). GEM's purpose is to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by reducing dropout rates among middle and high school male youth and young adults in South King County, WA. GEM engages youth and m...

This week we interview Isiah Anderson Jr. co-owner/founder of Acts on Stage. Isiah joins us to talk about his connection to the community through arts and the Acts on Stage Teen Summer Musical program. Be sure to tap in and check out the podcast series from our #YouTube , #FacebookLive , and our website ( www.build206.com/media ). New episodes are available weekly! #BUILD206 #ItsALifestyle

This week we interview Curtiss R. Calhoun, who is a Mentor, Coach, Trainer, and Speaker based in Seattle, WA. He is a Certified Transformational Life Coach and a Level One Reiki Practitioner. He works with people with a variety of challenges, specifically addressing the “Six Culprits”, Self-Doubt, Negative Thoughts, Limiting Beliefs, Unfounded Fear, Hindering Behaviors, and Toxic Relationships. Be...

This week we interview Fynneicko Glover. Growing up in South Seattle and working with youth, he knew many in the Southend struggled to find jobs. He knew that he no longer wanted to work for someone, he wanted to work for himself - so, he launched Sprout. A business that links community organizations and companies in King County with youth looking for internships, scholarships, jobs, volunteer opp...

This week we interview Aj Brooks Jr. (Learn With Us Now). Born and raised in Seattle (Central Area), Alvertis (AJ) is a product of Seattle Public Schools (SPS), a graduate of Seattle University (undergrad) and UW (grad). AJ has worn many hats, but one of his greatest accomplishments is founding the non-profit, Learn With Us Now. LWUN’s main focus is on supporting inner-city youth navigating their...

This week we interview DJ Nyice Guy. Dj Nyice Guy aka Guy Davis has a 20-year history as a party DJ. Known for donating his time and services to community-building events. But in the evening he slips on the Mr. Nyice Guy hat and becomes one of Seattle’s most in-demand DJs. During the pandemic, DJ Uncle Guy gave back to the community through virtual house parties, community holiday celebrations, an...

This week we interview Ayan Musse. Mrs. Musse is an anti-racism community organizer. She has worked on different issues from housing, immigration, criminal justice, and education. She is a member of Village of Hope and is a sponsor for the Black prisoner Caucus at Stanford Creek. Most importantly Mrs. Musse is a proud mother of two black males. Be sure to tap in and check out the podcast series fr...

This week we interview Gerald Bradford. Born and raised in Seattle, Gerald graduated from Garfield High School and UW. Works at Renton Technical College as a Re-Entry Manager. He works with the community through Seattle Peace (a safety initiative) and currently serving on the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development Board as the Vice President. Be sure to tap in and check out the p...

This week we interview Noelle Price. Noelle Price is a contemporary creator originally from Detroit MI. Price received her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo MI where she established the Art for Change Scholarship through the Black Arts and Cultural Center and developed the PLATFORM, and annual show presenting community artworks. Be sure to tap in and che...

This week we interview Aaron Counts, who is a writer, artist, and educator. He is dedicated to amplifying the creative genius of our people and has been one of the architects of several of the area's premier youth arts programs such as Youth Speaks Seattle, the Seattle Youth Poet Laureate program, and Creative Justice. Be sure to tap in and check out the podcast series from our #YouTube , #Faceboo...

This week we interview Sean Goode, who is the Executive Director with Choose180.org. Sean is a Husband, Father, Community Leader, and Child of God who believes that everyone deserves a second chance and an opportunity. CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. Be sure to tap in and check out the podcast series from our #Yo...