Shiloh's T.H.R.I.V.E. Podcast

Qunita Wilson aka Lucy Lue is an online personality, fashion brand ambassador, and Sickle Cell Anemia advocate. We speak about her start in advocacy, and it transforming into a social media show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Cleo Fields has a lengthy resume in public service. We speak about his upbringing, what sparked him to pursue a career in politics, the national political scene, and his current run for United States Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niles Haymer is an attorney who's been active in the community and is a candidate for City Court Judge. We speak on recent Supreme Court rulings, making traffic infractions more streamline, his campaign, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Renee is a meteorologist here in Baton Rouge. Check out our insightful conversation about her upbringing , professional beginnings, her love of animals, and how it feels being the only black meteorologist in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quentin Anthony Anderson is an entrepreneur, social justice advocate and an announced candidate for the United States House of Representatives, In Louisiana’s 6th District. We discuss his decision to run, his possible opponents, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward “Ted” James is currently a candidate for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish. We talk about the conservative donors to his campaign, St. George incorporation, proposed changes to the Parish’s Plan of Government, other topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fred Jeff Smith recently sat down with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and had a very productive conversation on the state of the city,politics,crime,St George status, and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Smith is a candidate for the Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee (DSCC). We talk about his reason for running, upbringing, family life, and education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Markest Alcee is a young entrepreneur in Baton Rouge. We talk about his upbringing, past military service, work in IT, and starting his innovative mobile oil change business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myiah Lee is a professional makeup artist whose work has been featured in Essence Magazine. A native Baton Rougean, Ms. Lee is a completely self-taught artist and entrepreneur. We discuss the challenges of being a young minority business owner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney Simone who serves as a reporter and weekend anchor for WVLA NBC 33 & WGMB Fox 44 under the BR Proud media umbrella, stops by for an insightful conversation about her beginnings in Detroit, how she got into journalism, faith, & her future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Walton is the News Director for NBC 33/Fox 44. The Southern University Alum (BA and MA in Broadcast Journalism) is currently the only Black person in that position in Greater Baton Rouge media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carla Louis is a business owner,and a breast cancer survivor. She recently had what she describes as a very negative experience at a local hospital due to what could be profiling. Hear her story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colette Gregs is a candidate for District Court Judge. We speak about her Campaign, why she donated a kidney, her views on the status of the Louisiana Democratic Party, family, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donna Collins Lewis is a former metro council member and current candidate for clerk of court. We speak about the current climate within the Democratic Party, the role of the clerk of court, the future of the city,and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chauna Banks District 2's Councilwoman & a candidate for the LA House of Representatives District 63. We discuss troubles within the State’s Democratic Party,Redistricting, charter schools, development in NBR, party changes with young black voters,& more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willie Stephens is a practicing attorney managing his own law firm. We talk about the journey of entrepreneurship, the legal landscape of Louisiana, and his thoughts on the bar exam and why it may not be needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lyn Legier is a candidate for a Judge in the 19th Judicial District. We discuss issues surrounding Bail bonds, the current state of the justice system and what it means to have majority Black judges in the 21st District Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veronica “Vicky “ Jones is a 31 year veteran Attorney and a 31 year member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She is currently seeking a seat on the Bench in the 23rd District, Division E. We discuss her thoughts on crime and potential remedies, the state of the legal profession, the role the Church must reclaim in resolving societal woes, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

EBR Parish School Board President Dadrius Lanus sits down to address the recent news of a potential departure of EBR School Superintendent Sito Narcisse. What ramifications may come about, how the school system will respond to a hypothetical St. George School system and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The #ThrivePodcast is back Fred Jeff Smith sits down with Brandi B Harris WBRZ for an introspective conversation about her start in media, the real role of the news, family,faith, and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A roundtable discussion with Prophetic Voices about their upcoming free Black History Classes, why they chose to have these classes and much more in this lively much needed conversation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judge Don Johnson is an accomplished judge who's currently seeking a seat with the first circuit court of appeals. Our conversation includes what inspires his love of law, how he got started, and how he would help shape the court if elected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gail Horne Ray is a candidate for the 19th JDC. She has practiced law for over 40 years. We talk about her campaign, how she began her law career, family, faith, and the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Mixon is a Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate. We discuss Louisiana’s Redistricting, codifying Roe v. Wade,placing term limits on the Supreme Court, Senator Kennedy’s vote to nullify the 2020 election, Louisiana’s infrastructure needs & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.