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Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with guest Sarah Gallup about schizophrenia, with more emphasis on the history of the illness and its portrayal in movies and television. Gabrielle Crichlow and Sarah Gallop discuss schizophrenia, its history, and portrayal in pop culture. They highlight the positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and its recognition for...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Our guest Difrent Caldwell returns to the podcast to help Gabrielle Crichlow answer the following question - "Are Black people entitled to things?" Gabrielle and Difrent delve into the topic of entitlement and reparations for Black people. While they acknowledge the entitlement to reparations, they believe it's unlikely to come from the government. Instead, they emphasize th...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks with fellow tutor entrepreneur Ray Steffen about how he became a tutor, why he became a tutor, and his thoughts on the tutoring industry. Ray and Gabrielle discuss the challenges of tutoring and the changes in the curriculum over the years. Ray shares his experience of falling into tutoring and how he grew his business. They also talk about the diffi...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sarah Gallup about schizophrenia: what it is, what it looks like, and the misconceptions about it. Join Sarah and Gabrielle as they delve into the intricate world of schizophrenia and delusional disorders in this episode. They debunk common myths, like the misconception that individuals with schizophrenia are violent, and stress th...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Sarah Gallup about her experience studying abroad in France. In this episode, Sarah Gallup discusses the benefits and challenges of studying abroad, particularly in relation to language learning and cultural immersion. Sarah shares her experience studying in Poitier, France for a full academic year, living with two different host families to fully...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Adva Hanan about self-care for teachers. The podcast episode features a discussion between Adva Hanan, an early childhood educator, and Gabrielle Crichlow on the topic of self-care for teachers. Adva discusses the challenges that teachers face, including being overworked and underpaid, and the importance of self-care to help them a...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Acolla Edwards about resiliency, entrepreneurship, and the unexpected. The podcast features Acolla Edwards, the founder of Bella Renn Cosmetics, discussing her journey of starting a skincare business after facing financial challenges due to her husband's job loss and her own health issues. Edwards emphasizes the importance of using natural ingredi...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with Dan Jordan about how to get disability accommodations in college. In this episode, the host (Gabrielle Crichlow) and the returning guest (Dan Jordan) engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the process of obtaining accommodations and the significance of early planning for students with disabilities. Jordan, a passionate...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Dan Jordan about how to get disability accommodations in college. The guest (Dan Jordan) and the host (Gabrielle Crichlow) enlighten us as they delve into the crucial topic of disability accommodations in college. Discover the importance of self-advocacy for students with disabilities and the pressing need for improved information and advoca...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sandra Jeffrey about international stereotypes of Black people. Who is Sandra Jeffrey? Since the early 90s, Sandra A. Jeffrey has studied Mandarin Chinese and has lived in China, Hong  Kong, and Taiwan. She receives prestigious scholarships like the Rotary and the Fulbright to  China.  Ms. Jeffrey also studied at The Johns Hopkins...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Jaetel Gomez about his goals for real estate as a young entrepreneur. Who is Jaetel Gomez? Jaetel is a 19-year-old from Boston, Massachusetts. He is an innate entrepreneur and strives to motivate other kids like himself to improve their financial lives. His biggest motivations are his mother and two little sisters. You can find Jaetel Gomez: On th...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sandra Jeffrey about her study abroad experience in China. Who is Sandra Jeffrey? Since the early 90s, Sandra A. Jeffrey has studied Mandarin Chinese and has lived in China, Hong  Kong, and Taiwan. She receives prestigious scholarships like the Rotary and the Fulbright to  China.  Ms. Jeffrey also studied at The Johns Hopkins Unive...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Nikki Nicole about her experience in gig work and earning her income from odd jobs. Who is Nikki Nicole? After ten years of working as an entrepreneur and investing in various business opportunities in direct sales and the fitness industry, Nikki Nicole has decided to share her knowledge. Next year, she aims to help develop over 100 six- to seven-...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to fellow tutor entrepreneur Sandra Jeffrey about teaching Chinese to children and adults, especially as a Black woman. Who is Sandra Jeffrey? Since the early 90s, Sandra A. Jeffrey has studied Mandarin Chinese and has lived in China, Hong  Kong, and Taiwan. She receives prestigious scholarships like the Rotary and the Fulbright to  China.  Ms. Jeffr...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Emma Yasinski about her gig work experience and how she used it to bolster her entrepreneurship in freelance journalism. Who is Emma Yasinski? Emma Yasinski is a freelance science and medical journalist. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, The Atlantic, Undark.org, and MedShadow.org. While starting her freelance career, she worked...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Terra Carbert about gig work - what is it, how it affects her, and why it turned her into an entrepreneur. Who is Terra Carbert? On her entrepreneurial journey, Terra relied on gig work to supplement her income while building her business. She'll discuss her experience and the importance of thinking like a business owner about gigs. You can find T...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Dennis Kelly about the effectiveness of direct mail as a marketing strategy. Who is Dennis Kelly? Dennis Kelly is the CEO of Postalytics, a fast-growing direct mail automation software company. Postalytics helps marketers do more in less time with streamlined production, integration into the marketing tech stack, and real-time direct mail campaign...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Andrea Augustus about resiliency through poetry. Who is Andrea Augustus? Andrea Augustus is an educational entrepreneur with more than 5 years of experience as a teaching artist. Andrea is the founder of Poetic Black Gurl LLC. Andrea went from being a bright academic scholar to a college dropout and an educational entrepreneur. Andrea studie...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest and fellow tutor entrepreneur Zoie Hoffman about the nuts and bolts of the tutoring industry. Who is Zoie Hoffman? Zoie is the founder and lead tutor at Hoffman Tutoring Group, an online tutoring company that serves students in K-8th grade. Zoie’s passion for personalized learning stems from her experience struggling with academics in elemen...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Chris Smith about podcasting - what is it, how it works, and why it is so popular. Who is Chris Smith? Chris Smith is the co-host of the Kris and Kristine Show Podcast ( http://www.krisandkristineshow.com ), which launched in the summer of 2019 with his then-girlfriend Kristine. Initially, the podcast had no specific niche or purpose and was...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Austin Kerr about how entrepreneurs can improve their efficiency in employee management. Who is Austin Kerr? Austin started working in the music industry right out of High School, booking tours and being a tour manager for 8 years. From there, Austin worked as the senior executive of an amusement park, hiring over 400 people in one month. Then, de...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Kellan Fluckiger about his near death experience. Who is Kellan Fluckiger? Coming through decades of depression, addictions, life-threatening illness, and a near-death experience, Kellan has become the ultimate catalyst to help motivated people melt barriers, move mountains, and mobilize superpowers to achieve their true desires. Y...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Mariana Santiago returns to the podcast to continue her story about obtaining permanent residency in Canada. Who is Mariana Santiago? Mariana is a Venezuelan Latin woman who moved to Canada 7 years ago. In her previous life, as she likes to call it, she was a brand and strategic marketer for Pharmaceutical Companies. She started a new comedy and public speaking journey when...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Christie Lazo from about her perspective on education as an immigrant. Who is Christie Lazo? Christie Lazo is an Indigenous-Peruvian content creator and mother of one living in Toronto, Canada. She is a digital marketing strategist by profession, completing her MA in Social Justice Education, and is fluent in English and Spanish. In 2018, Ch...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to her old high school classmate Natasha Nurse about the WokeNFree mindset. Who is Natasha Nurse? Natasha Nurse is a DEI professional, coach, author, podcaster, and content creator. She has coached in the DEI, business, career, media, and mindset space for over 6 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Pennsylvania State Univers...