Black Voices Vodcast - Season 2 Host: Michelle Pierre (Xpresso Unicorn)

Join a discussion reflecting, embracing, and crafting the future of Juneteenth in our own spheres of influence. This conversation is critical and needed as America transitions into a new phase of existence and knowing. Terron Sims II was our guest for this episode, providing a rich perspective based on his heritage and experience. Listen in, learn, and grow with us. Bio: Terron Sims, II is a comba...

Join the conversation as Dr. Peters interviews Naziat Hassan. She is a licensed mental health counselor and substance abuse counselor in New York. She has over 11 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health related conditions. She is an avid advocate forruns a platform, Pearls of Wellbeing which aims to dismantle stigma around mental health in underrep...

This episode is in honor of Women's History Month and highlights a pioneer in the podcasting space who did not just create a podcast, but a community to support others. Kathy Barron is that heroine of this story. See her bio below and tune in for an amazing discussion that is bound to help others grow as well. BIO:Kathy Barron is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women WhoPodcast magazine, author...

Here is a small sample of our interview with Kathy. Join us at 6:00pm on Spotify when Episode 27 goes hot for Women's History Month!

Short clip about kitchen table discussions as we reintroduce ourselves.

This episode is about reconnecting with our audience and future listeners to share our hearts and minds to help you understand what is in store for 2026. Meet Mak and Brian again and here from Dr. Peters as she shares the genesis of Xpresso Unicorn and Humanity Over Hues; H/H=1

Meet Brian or "B" as we affectionately call him. He joins us as a humbled retired CSM and Chief People Officer of Xpresso Unicorn. He is also a guest host on the Humanity Over Hues Podcast. Enjoy getting to know one of our teammates!

We speak with JB McGinnis, the author of Mindset First Money Second, and a proven leader in the military and the commercial sector. He shares his story, financial literacy information, and great advice to build wealth starting today. Tune in to learn for yourself or share with family and friends so they can start realizing a different tomorrow concerning their income. The holiday season is upon us...

*This discussion is sensitive and could trigger thoughts from the past. If you need help or feel hopeless, please contact 988. Episode 23 covers Suicide Awareness and Prevention in society, but specifically veteran and military suicide. We venture into the statistics, how to be aware in a distracted society, stigma of suicide, racial and cultural impacts, and how we work towards prevention. Tune i...

Dr. Natesha Smith-Isabell is the co-Founder and CEO of Arabella Wellness. She is committed to building community and supporting women in Texas, though her services are virtual as well. She helps transitioning female veterans as she was once transitioning vet. additionally, we speak about our topic for Q3: Suicide Awareness and Prevention. This episode is sure to educate and hopefully support you i...

Mr. Joel Castellanos is the owner of Cafe ZunZun in Houston, TX where he chose to create something beautiful out of nothing. His dedication to the environment, health, and his community propelled him into the arms of Cafe ZunZun. Listen in for a rich discussion on culture, journey, love, and success of his 4 year old cafe and roastery.

High energy conversation with a multifaceted creator changing her environment one song, discussion, and hat at a time. Tune in to hear thoughtful insights from Dez Nicole and our guest host Professor Makonen Campbell.

Join us for an important discussion on environmental sustainability! 🌿This quarter, Xpresso Unicorn has delved into the realm of environmental consciousness, particularly focusing on sustainable fashion practices and community impact. As we navigate through the challenges of making sustainability more accessible to all, we aim to ignite conversations that inspire hope and action. We invite you to...

The environment is often spoken about as if it is separate from us, but we are our environment and it is us because of the ecosystem of existence. This short video is to explain a bit about International Earth Day, the impacts of degrading our environment, and where we can go from here. Tune in and take our call to Action! Only our Human Collective Effort can improve the state of our communities a...

Dr. Akwue and Professor J provide sage and timely insights and advice concerning their journeys to excellence, while also weighing in on the current transition of power. The beauty of this conversation is the rich foundational soil these two academics come from and their desire to pay it forward through knowledge sharing. Tune in to learn about them, but more importantly to reflect on yourself, wh...

Opera Tutti is the heart of a wonderful soul, Josie who seeks to love her community on a deeper level at the intersection of her passion, the arts. They are committed to uniting people of different ages, backgrounds, and nationalities through the performing arts by creating programs and initiatives that make access to the performing arts possible in our semi-rural community. They provide an annual...

This conversation was recorded on International Woman's Day with a hope of bringing awareness to the inequality or mistreatment of women around the world. However, it also posed an opportunity to speak about what could be done to advance the support of women and girls. This discussion was among two friends who are from two very different places, but with some of the same challenges. One from Iran...

Professor D has been teaching for over 20 years between Louisiana and Texas. Her unique experiences have shaped her into a powerhouse of knowledge and passion. She share a bit of both with us on Humanity Over Hues. Take a listen and you are guaranteed to learn something and leave with a desire to do more in and around your community. We must all decide on the future and live those ideals; fearless...

This episode was shot during the launch of Xpresso Unicorn in Harlem, NY on 24AUG24 with our very own Founder and CEO, Dr. Andrea M. Peters. She shares her heart for people and passion for change towards a greater Humanity focused on what matters, people... Join the discussion and further our cause to create space and embolden the perspective of the Human Collective Effort (HCE). -We Believe in Hu...

This is a special episode as it is a podcast we recorded in person at our launch in October 2024 in Harlem, NY. Nancy Preston does a great job sharing her journey with us. Take a listen and let us know what you like.

Michelle Pierre helps refocus the audience on who Xpresso Unicorn is and what we believe. Stop by if you were wondering what our name means, why the unicorn, and what we believe.

Coming from a family with known African roots, to being an Army Enlisted man and Officer. Makonen takes us on his journey of personal exploration, family, and the strength in remaining connected. Tune in for a great perspective of a man who understands hard work, goal setting, and achievement of those goals. Come and be inspired...Come and begin to uncover your own magic.

You asked for more information about self care and we delivered. This episode highlights the intelligent and beautiful Tanieka who has worked in the self care industry for most of her adult life. We traverse the definitions of self care, the myths, and provide practical options that can be implemented immediately. We hope you enjoy this episode and would love for you to leave a review!

This episode is nothing short of great. Dr. Simpson brings knowledge about the space he lives and breathes in, which is Student Success. He believes in living a growth lifestyle and ensuring he is creating inclusive spaces for access and belonging. His talk is fresh, funny, but fundamental to the growth of our nation. Listen in for some great nuggets of wisdom.

This vodcast is fresh and on time as we talk about the life of Toya Danielle Yarbrough, LPN, CCM, Self-Love Ambassador, and Wellness Coach. She gives us a view into the her life and her choice to make a monumental change that is all surrounded by here healing "wounds." Tune in for some great information you may not know and just for a great conversation during Women's History Month. Keep Striving...