Out & About with Antionette

  Episode Introduction Welcome back to the Out & About with Antionette podcast , where we celebrate the amazing individuals making a positive impact right here in Delaware. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Mark Sills —a true pillar in our community, accomplished sports fanatic, self-proclaimed history buff, and President of the Delaware Afro- American Sports Hall of Fame . Mark shares his i...

Welcome back to another episode of Out & About with Antionette ! This week, Antionette Blake is joined by the unstoppable Alondra Anderson Hardin, a powerhouse mom of two, community leader, and the founder of Women Beyond Measures , a Delaware-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and families. Fresh off earning her Master of Social Work, Alondra opens up about juggling motherhood (wit...

Welcome back to the Out & About with Antionette Podcast! In this episode, Antoinette Blake kicks off the new year with the return of an inspiring guest—home organizing expert Kim Mazewski . Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to organize your life with empathy, especially through life’s unexpected transitions—whether it’s a planned surgery, an unplanned injury, or any period of s...

  On this episode of Out & About with Antionette , Antionette Blake welcomes a very special guest and longtime friend, Whitney James West —a published author, speaker, communications consultant, and certified pastoral counselor based in Maryland. Antionette and Whitney reminisce about meeting during their early blogging days and catch up on over a decade of personal and professional growth. Th...

  On this inspiring episode of "Out & About with Antionette," Antionette Blake sits down with Kenyetta McCurdy-Byrd, COO of Reach Riverside, for a powerful conversation about leadership, community transformation, and personal resilience. Kenyetta shares her journey as a mission-driven changemaker in Wilmington, Delaware, leading a $600 million revitalization effort through the WRK Gr...

On this episode of Out & About with Antionette, host Antionette Blake sits down with a dynamic duo who are transforming the wedding landscape in Delaware—Michelle Shepphard and Daniel Berkowitz, the engaged couple and business partners behind Wed Society Delaware. Dive into their inspiring journey as they reveal how their backgrounds in graphic design, creative direction, and entrepreneurship...

  On this episode of Out & About with Antionette , we're sitting down with the incredible power couple Gertha “Gigi” and Ebens Jean—owners of One Way Insurance Group, entrepreneurs, authors, and the inspiring force behind the Risk Taker Podcast. Originally from the Bahamas and Haiti, Gigi and Ebens share the remarkable story of how they found each other in Delaware, turned friendship into...

  Welcome to another inspiring episode of " Out & About with Antionette" ! Join your host, Antionette Blake—the Delaware blogger herself—as she sits down with the amazing Gemma Lowery , a returning guest and dedicated member of the Mu Psi Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated . In this conversation, Antionette and Gemma shine a light on breast cancer awareness, shar...

Welcome to another heartfelt episode of Out & About with Antionette! This week, Antionette is joined by her fellow Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority sisters, Nikki Henry and Kathy Bin Yusif, members of the Mu Psi Sigma chapter serving the Middletown, Odessa, and Townsend (MOT) area of Delaware.  These inspiring women sit down to discuss their upcoming " Fall into the Holidays " Craft and Vend...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of “Out & About with Antionette,” the podcast that shines a spotlight on incredible people making positive impacts in Delaware and beyond. In today’s episode, Antionette Blake sits down with the remarkable Alisa Watson Megginson—better known as Ms. A. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Ms. A is the founder and owner of Positive Charm School of Charm and Self...

Welcome back to another episode of Out & About with Antionette! This week, Antionette Blake sits down with Kim Mazewski, the inspiring owner of Consciously Cleared and Contained . As Delaware’s only certified professional organizer and a licensed occupational therapist, Kim is a true powerhouse—and she brings a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and lived experience to her work. In this episo...

Welcome back to another episode of Out & About with Antionette, the podcast that highlights the incredible people and events making a positive impact in and around Delaware. In this special episode, Antionette welcomes back the energetic and influential Mark Sills—organizer, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for Wilmington’s youth. This time, Mark is here to talk about an exciting mileston...

  Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antionette! This week, Antionette Blake sits down with Steve Gale from The Option Group—a dedicated organization serving Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania by supporting families navigating the complexities of healthcare and life care management. Introduced by mutual friend Tiffany, Steve shares the personal journey that led him...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antoinette! In today’s show, Antionette sits down with the remarkable Sarah Lancaster, a passionate student at Delaware State University who is not only excelling academically, but also making a big impact as an advocate for Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at just 13 years old, Sarah shares her personal journey of navigating college life...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antionette! In this episode, host Antionette Blake sits down with Karen Sgroi, founder of LOKA Beauty Studio in Wilmington, Delaware. Karen shares her incredible journey from seasoned hairstylist to entrepreneur, revealing how her passion for clean beauty, sustainability, and giving back to the community led to the creation of LOKA...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antionette! This week, host Antionette Blake sits down with two phenomenal leaders making a real impact in Delaware’s MOT area— Lisa Bynum, the esteemed president of the MOT Chapter of the NAACP, and Gemma Lowery , the dedicated Silent Auction Chair for the Freedom Fund Gala.  Join us as we dive deep into the mission and ongoing wor...

Welcome to another episode of Out & About with Antionette! This week, host Antoinette Blake sits down with the remarkable Amira Martin —fiduciary plan consultant, client executive at Marsh McLennan Agency, and financial wellness advocate making waves throughout Delaware and beyond. From starting out as an air traffic controller apprentice in the Air Force to becoming an award-winning leader in...

  Welcome to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antionette! This week, Antionette sits down with the incredible Alondra Anderson-Hardin—a proud wife, mother of two young children, educator, and passionate leader in Delaware’s social services community. With over a decade of experience in mental health and social work, Alondra is the founder of Women Beyond Measures , a nonprofit ded...

Welcome back to another episode of Out & About with Antionette! In this inspiring conversation, host Antionette Blake sits down with the dynamic Joyce Dungee Proctor —one of Delaware’s most influential career strategists and personal branding experts.  Known as the “ Queen of Career Transformation ,” Joyce shares her story of bouncing back after a major career transition and how she has dedica...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antionette! This week, host Antionette Blake sits down with the incredible Dr. Taquina M. Warren, or “Dr. T” as she’s affectionately known in the Smyrna, Delaware community. Dr. T is the dynamic owner of Focus Pharmacy, a local pharmacy celebrated for its exceptional patient care, diabetes education, and community-centered wellness...

On this episode of Out & About with Antionette , host Antionette welcomes Veneica Neale, the dynamic owner of Beaute Enhance Med Spa in Middletown, Delaware. Veneica, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience and decades in cosmetology, shares her inspiring journey from Jamaica to Delaware, and how her own struggle with hyperpigmentation led her to cr...

  Welcome to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antionette ! In this episode, host Antionette sits down with the legendary Larry M. Morris, a pillar of the Wilmington, Delaware community with over 50 years of dedicated service.  From transforming a vacant building into an award-winning youth program to leading the Wilmington NAACP and working alongside Governor John Carney, Larry ha...

Welcome to an Encore episode of "Out & About with Antionette!" I'm your host, Antionette Blake, and I'm thrilled to bring you yet another inspiring conversation with a truly remarkable individual from the heart of Delaware. In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Mark Sills , an extraordinary advocate, organizer, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his lif...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Out & About with Antionette!  This week, Antionette sits down with the incredible Dr. Lisa Lancaster—an accomplished educator, military veteran, former FBI special agent, and fellow member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.  Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, Dr. Lancaster shares her remarkable journey, from playing college basketball at Lincoln Univers...

On this episode of Out & About with Antionette , host Antionette Blake sits down with Kysha Rideout, an inspiring entrepreneur and the proud owner of K & A Eats—a family-run food truck serving up authentic Latin flavors in Delaware.  Kysha shares her unexpected journey from working in the medical field to becoming the first business owner in her family, and how her roots in Philadelphia an...