Two Mics Up

Eps. 38: The Two Mics Up crew has the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer Carroll Foy... A sister who is breaking ground as she runs for Governor in the Commonwealth of Virginia!  Jennifer talks to us about her background and history from a young child in Petersburg VA, to her raising the bar while a female cadet in VMI to her rise from the Public Defenders office to running for Governor in...

Eps. 37:  Today the Two Mics Up crew travels to Long Beach California and talks Black People Sh*t with the lovely and phenomenal actress Janora McDuffie.  This conversation take us on a journey as we discuss Janora's early education acting career, the state of America, her relationship and what it is like to have a spouse who is in law enforcement and so much more!  Tune in and list...

Eps. 36: Today on Two Mics Up we have the opportunity to sit down with Joseph Mcrae - Content Creator and Co-Host of The Mcrae Kingz Podcast.  Joseph talks to us with one goal in mind.  That is to address the toxic masculinity issues the Black LGBQT+ Community faces from within the Black Community as a whole.  This conversation will be a springboard to educate our people and create...

Eps. 35: On today's episode the Two Mics Up team sits down with Actor Travis Raeburn.  This young King wows us not only with his talent, but his knowledge, words of wisdom and very clear views of today's damaged society.  Tune in as we discuss with Travis -  Trump, racism in America, biases against Black Men, the changing of the Presidential guard and Travis's acting career. Featuri...

Eps. 34: Today the Two Mics Up team sits down with Gary Holland, a man that is a true inspiration in the community! Gary wears many hats, from his participation and role as a  Associate Pastor, to his role serving as the Chair of the Economic Development Committee for the Stafford NAACP to coordinating events in the community as the Founder and Executive Vice Chair of the #ENOUGH organization...

Eps. 33: Today on Episode 33, the Two Mics Up crew head up to the Great North!  Toronto to be exact and we chop it up with Linette Doherty -  a truly multi-talented actress, dancer and choreographer.  She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of The S.P.A.C.E. dance studio.  Linette shares her perspective as we discuss the Pandemic, America's Insurrection, Trump and BLM as...

Eps. 32: Join - Host damednydc and Featured Co-Host Alisa Middleton sit down and discuss one of the darkest days in American History!  January 6, 2021 will forever be known as Insurrection Day!  It has been one week to the day since the insurrection occurred, this is a discussion that needs to be heard.  Enjoy this bonus episode both on our podcast and YouTube Channels!  . Feat...

Eps. 31: The Two Mics Up team has returned with a New Year, New Perspective for Season 2!  We open up with John Reid the Founder/Editor of the PW Perspective and Langston Carter the Managing Editor of the PW Perspective.  This episode we are educated on how to speak our "voice" and not let silence persist! Take note and use Langston Carter's motto of "causing good trouble".  Listen...

Eps. 30: Y'all, we made it to Episode 30 and the end of Season 1. We can't thank y'all enough for the love and support. Join us for a season 1 recap, what's next for Two Mics Up, and what to look forward to when we return. It's only up from here! Watch the live version on our FB page or Youtube: https://linktr.ee/TwoMicsUp .

Eps. 29: Today the Two Mics Up team discusses the selection of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and the impact of the Presidential Elections in 2020.  The TMU team also highlights the role that the Black, Brown, and Indigenous Americans as a collective block helped to push the Biden/Harris ticket over the top. TMU touches on Stacey Abrams, her role in Georgia to help with making sure voter suppres...

S1-T2: damednydc host of the Two Mics Up Podcast drops a message to discuss what our listeners can expect in relation to Saturday's announcement of the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election.  Host damednydc also touches on what is will be coming up as the Two Mics Up Podcast prepares to come to an end of a very successful Season One.

Eps. 28:  Today the Two Mics Up crew is joined by Kristopher Riddick and Heather Hutchison to share their views as voters on the upcoming 2020 elections.  We take some time to delve into topics regarding race relations in America.  Is there a possibility for change?  Healthcare and Covid-19 and the stances that both party have taken through out this election cycle.  This e...

Eps. 27 - Today damednydc, Host of the Two Mics Up Podcast takes a moment to discuss the upcoming Elections.  It is important to note this is directed to the undecided voter and our young Black Kings and Queens.  We need you to show up and show out to break the bonds and chains of disenfranchisement... we are not at the end of the race, it is just the beginning... a new beginning that is...

Eps. 26: Today the Two Mics Up crew heads to Houston Texas and speaks with Shayla Atkins, Founder and CEO of the Atkins Impact Consulting Firm.  This sister educates us on how she works on removing cultural barriers, biases and toxic behaviors that hinders the growth of organizations, as well as explaining how she uses strategic planning to cultivate growth for small to mid-size business owne...

Eps. 25 Today on Two Mics Up we jump two knees deep into the current political season, along with the crazy Ice Cube drama and touch on Breona Taylor.  This is gonna be a wild ride as we turn up that FIRE and go live with the Hot Mics.  You ready?  The TMU crew is joined by Teknesha Robinson on today’s live podcast episode.. catch the video on our YouTube Channel - Two Mics Up. Gues...

Eps. 24: Today the Two Mics Up podcast travels to the City pf Brotherly Love - Philadelphia, PA!  We had the opportunity to kick back and talk about drinks and getting our Shots Up with J'nelle Lawrence the Owner of Bubbles and Brews Philly.  This is a totally new type of party, events and entertainment style to hit the scene!  Enjoy the fun and energy as we talk about what it's lik...

Eps. 23: Now that we have entered October, and in honor of Black Art Month we decided to expand  "art" to include art of all forms.  Today the Two Mics Up crew travels to the Stafford/Fredericksburg Virginia area and talks with Khalia Harris, Founder and CEO of the Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts.  The Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts desires to ignites imagination, f...

Eps. 22 Part 2: Today the Two Mics Up team continues its candid conversation with Heather Hutchison, Founder of The SoundMind Collective.  We dive further into the broken race relations, education, and work to identify ways to collectively work together to improve our fractured communities.  The ultimate mission of The SoundMind Collective is to create a sustainable culture achieved thro...

Eps. 21 Part 1: Today the Two Mics Up team has the opportunity and pleasure to sit down and have a very open and candid talk with Heather Hutchison, Founder of The SoundMind Collective.  We discuss race relations, education, and ways to collectively work together to improve our fractured communities.  The ultimate mission of The SoundMind Collective is to create a sustainable culture ach...

Eps. 20: Today the Two Mics Up crew sits down and chops it up with Teknesha Robinson, Owner and CEO of EmpowerU Career Coaching out of Fredericksburg, VA.  Listen as we talk about the ever changing job market and how Teknesha works with various clients from vastly different walks of life that have been impacted by the Covid-19 era.  Teknesha discusses how she helps her clientele maximize...

Eps. 19: Today the Two Mics Up crew has the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ndidi Harley, the first Black American female owner and operator of a HealthSource Chiropractic franchise here in the DMV area.  Dr. Harley proudly operates her Healthsource Chiropractic practice out of Crofton, Maryland, and we were educated on the services she provides and the need to rethink about the Chiropractic pr...

Eps. 18 Special Episode Alert to Virginia residents: The Two Mics Up team speaks with Qasim Rashid, Democratic Congressional Candidate for Virginia District #1.  All we can say is WOW!  Please, please, please take a listen, tell your friends and neighbors to listen and get to know the man working for your vote.  This episode is a MUST listen as we prepare for the upcoming November e...

Eps. 17 - Are you ready to join The Collective?  Today on Two Mics Up we speak with Fatima Smith - Owner and Co-Founder of the Collective 365.  Fatima explains how Collective 365 works to facilitate opportunities for the community.  Collective 365 helps to support the needs of the community through service engagements, and by hosting educational and networking events in order to sup...

Eps. 16 Host Damednydc shares his concerns and fears as he discusses the unjustifiable assault and blatant assassination attempt on Jacob Blake. He also addresses the continued downward spiral of humanity as a whole.  We are in a crisis and our "HUMANITY" is at stake... racism has now become the back drop.  When does it end? Bonus Episode

Eps. 15 on Two Mics Up we are joined by Darius Newman who helps to educate us and our listeners about Emergency Preparedness.  The goal and focus is to make sure you, your family and our community are protected and safe from unexpected events.  Are your prepared?  Time to join the PM Tribe and get our emergency preparedness processes in order. Featuring Darius Ne...