Florence S. Edwards

In the Pocket

Society EN ↓ 91 episodes

In The Pocket is a talk show showcasing Mainers of color. Each episode represents a member of the Maine community from business, the arts, or culture; the earth, wind, and fire of life. Embracing and exploring the lived experience of the black diaspora and descendants of American slavery through conversation is our foundation. Our mission is to create space for all people of color, documented, celebrated, and shared.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: inthepocket.captivate.fm

Author

Florence S. Edwards

Episodes

Episode 13: Chelsea Jones' take on food trends 20.07.2021 29:54

Chelsea Jones, who has been a sous chef at Leo's and Aida's, discusses restaurant trends and places to go in Portland's foodie scene during the pandemic.

Episode 12: Samuel James, The Storyteller 13.07.2021 31:37

Listen to Samuel James discuss his artistic mediums of film and music. With a bonus track of his recorded at Indigo Arts Alliance.

Episode 11: Soul Food Paradise 07.07.2021 36:18

Portland, Maine has Soul Food! Hear about how Martin is sharing African American culture in the community and his own unique POV on Soul Food.

Episode 10: Kevin Lonely 30.06.2021 29:44

Listen to a distinguished College football coach and athletic director talk about sports during the 2020's Pandemic.

Episode 9: Samara Cole Doyon 23.06.2021 28:42

Listen as author of children's books and articles for Black Girl In Maine, discusses her inspirations, subject materials and living in Maine.

Archive Episode 3: Sean Alonzo Harris 21.06.2021 28:02

Listen to Sean discuss his creative history in Maine from his gallery in Portland to a current exhibit at Cove Street Arts.

Episode 8: Juneteenth 2021 and Signature Soul 17.06.2021 29:53

Listen as musical creatives MarcoSolo and Signature Mimi, who collectively are Signature Soul, discuss their contributions to Portland Maine's Juneteenth celebration, their own projects, and why Maine is their homebase.

Episode 7: A Journey of Recovery 10.06.2021 30:01

Listen to Dan Arris discuss his healing process from heroin addiction.

Episode 6: The Kwame Show 01.06.2021 27:39

Listen to radio personality Kwame, discuss his inspirations, his ska music background and his new venture mentorship.

Episode 5: Rene Johnson 27.05.2021 34:46

Rene Johnson discusses the creative process for producing plays and what Embody Consulting offers clients.

Episode 4: Black Female Doctor 18.05.2021 26:05

Join ITP as we have a conversation with Miriam U. She's a creative who most importantly is a family medicine resident, in Maine.

Episode 3: Loquat Fashion 12.05.2021 25:59

Madison Poitrast Upton discusses Loquat's pandemic inception and Bermuda inspiration. Fashion is more than design it's also about art and education, which is tangible through Loquat's video blog and art installations.

Episode 2: ZagOn Beauty 26.04.2021 30:51

Hear Darious, the female owner of ZagOn Beauty, talk about her aesthetician business and her artistc abilities. ZagOn beauty, a business that opened and flourished during the pandemic.

Episode 1: RJ Miller 21.04.2021 34:56

RJ Miller is a Black musician based in Brunswick Maine and joins us to discuss musical inspirations and the release of his album, Free Soul. Find him on Bandcamp .

Archive Episode 2: Liz Rhaney 19.06.2020 57:32

Listen to Liz Rhaney discuss her artist manifesto, her inspirations and her travel experiences. A pandemic thick recording of ITP.

Archive Episode 1: Athena Lynch 11.06.2020 44:46

Athena Lynch is a Black mixed media artist based in Portland Maine. She joins us to discuss her artistic inspirations and artistic themes of sankofa and the ancestors.