Philadelphia Community Podcast

Feeling stuck? From the archives an interview with Daniel Pink the author of Drive, the Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Need last minute gift ideas or suggestions of wines to pair with our holiday dinners? I speak to Andrew Hart, Wine Specialist for Fine Wine and Good Spirits. https://www.finewineandgoodspirits.com/ https://www.youtube.com/ @FineWineGoodSpirits First – it’s cold and flu...

Doulas are increasingly important for Black moms. According to a 2021 study, Black women are more than three times more likely to die during pregnancy and postpartum than their white counterparts. I speak to Christine Eley is the founder and CEO of Womb Intensive Systematic Holistic Care (Womb•ish a birth services company offering educational workshops and classes for expecting parents, wellness s...

The Center for Global Africa (CGA) is an academic think tank housed at Delaware State University that engages in research, consultancy, advocacy and enterprising practices for global African development through our signature Academic Governmental Economic (AGE) Model for Development. I speak to Founder and Executive Director Ezrah Aharone about the work of the Center to promote economic and cultur...

I speak with Dr. Jill Bowen, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services Bowen about community resources to support mental wellness including The Community Wellness Engagement Unit (CWEU) and Faith and Spiritual Affairs (FSA) initiative. To reach out or connect to jobs at CWEU email cweu@phila.gov For info about Faith and Spiritual Affairs Initiative em...

What if you’re a single woman and you still dream of being a mom. I had a fascinating conversation with Kellee Stewart actress, writer and producer who is opening up an important conversation on this very issue. https://blacklove.com/kellee-stewarts-personal-fertility-journey-of-turning-pain-into-purpose/ I speak with Dr. Jill Bowen, Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellec...

Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks to Tyrique Glasgow founder of Young Chances Foundation. The South Philly activist is also a nominee for the annual competition CNN HERO OF THE YEAR which is given to an individual who is making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others. The deadline is Tuesday December 6th. Listeners can vote for Tyrique by going to https://www.cnn.com...

Before we get started a final update on running my 8k during the AACR Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. Even though I was sick with a stomach flu the Monday leading up to the race - I made it! I might have been 2884th out of 3,340 and took an hour and 10 minutes - I had the satisfaction of finishing and raising nearly 1500 dollars for the American Association for Cancer Research - an organization I s...

Before we get started a final update on running my 8k during the AACR Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. Even though I was sick with a stomach flu the Monday leading up to the race - I made it! I might have been 2884th out of 3,340 and took an hour and 10 minutes - I had the satisfaction of finishing and raising nearly 1500 dollars for the American Association for Cancer Research - an organization I s...

WDAS FM’s Mimi Brown is a radio and music business Icon. From the archives – an interview with Mimi about her impact on recording artists and personal anecdotes about some of the musicians she’s met along the way.

As this show airs Sunday - I will have run in the AACR Marathon Weekend's 8K. You'll have to wait until next week’s show to get the real lowdown. I'm going to say it will have been a struggle since I was down with a stomach virus on Monday and not feeling 100 percent. But my passion for the cause motivates me to support the American Association for Cancer Research - because eighty-eight cents out...

As this show airs Sunday - I will have run in the AACR Marathon Weekend's 8K. You'll have to wait until next week’s show to get the real lowdown. I'm going to say it will have been a struggle since I was down with a stomach virus on Monday and not feeling 100 percent. But my passion for the cause motivates me to support the American Association for Cancer Research - because eighty-eight cents out...

We all know about First AID for physical injuries and ailments but what about Mental Health First AID? The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services has a training that gives everyday citizens the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. I speak to Malik Gray, Health Program Analyst Supervisor, for the...

Kùlú Mèlé African Dance & Drum Ensemble is celebrating its 53rd Anniversary with the presentation of “Rite of Passage -- An African Ballet” November 26 and November 27, at the Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia. I speak to artistic director Dorothy "Mama Dottie" Gordon-Wilkie. www.performancegarage.org November is Youth Homelessness Month. I speak to Jen Weikert, Executive Di...

“Black Panther -Wakanda Forever” has opened in theaters worldwide. I’m joined by Len Webb, who co-hosts with Vincent Williams the Micheaux Mission podcast and Ariell R. Johnson, “Head Nerd in Charge” Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse who offer their take on what one critic called “Marvel’s most poignant and powerful film.” FB|IG|Twitter|TikTok @amalgamphilly https://www.micheauxmission.com/ Micheau...

I speak to Sheila Alexander-Reid (she/her), Executive Director, PHL Diversity, a business development division of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau about her mission to attract diverse meetings and events to Philadelphia. Web: www. DiscoverPHL.com/Diversity Twitter: @DiscoverPHL #PHLDiversity Facebook: Facebook.com/DiscoverPHL Instagram: @Discover_PHL LinkedIn: Philadelphia Conventio...

Counting down to the AACR Philadelphia Marathon weekend Friday, November 18th - Sunday, November 20th. There's the marathon, half marathon and the 8 k which I'm running with the AACR Runners for Research team on Saturday Nov. 19th. Happy to say that people are still contributing to my race. My goal was a thousand dollars but I'm up to $1225.00 - so thank you! The money is going to the American Ass...

Counting down to the AACR Philadelphia Marathon weekend Friday, November 18th - Sunday, November 20th. There's the marathon, half marathon and the 8 k which I'm running with the AACR Runners for Research team on Saturday Nov. 19th. Happy to say that people are still contributing to my race. My goal was a thousand dollars but I'm up to $1225.00 - so thank you! The money is going to the American Ass...

Vanesse speaks with author Derrick Barnes who is a National Book Award Finalist for his 2022 graphic novel Victory. Stand!-Raising My Fist For Justice. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and the Kirkus Prize for You...

We’re less than a month away from the 2022 AACR Philadelphia Marathon. During the weekend of November 19-20 there will be marathon, half marathon and 8k - which is what I'm running. I pledged to raise a thousand dollars for the American Association for Cancer Research the oldest and largest cancer research foundation funding scientists making the big breakthroughs in cancer cures. I'm happy to say...

We’re less than a month away from the 2022 AACR Philadelphia Marathon. During the weekend of November 19-20 there will be marathon, half marathon and 8k - which is what I'm running. I pledged to raise a thousand dollars for the American Association for Cancer Research the oldest and largest cancer research foundation funding scientists making the big breakthroughs in cancer cures. I'm happy to say...

After my dad retired from 36 years in the army - he became the head of security for the National Gallery of Art in DC. During the summer of my teenage years, I would wander the galleries. My love of art started there. That's why I was especially interested in talking with the Pennsylvania Academy of the arts which has a new exhibit called Making American Artists. embracing stories about women arti...

Before we get started - a quick update on my training for the AACR Philadelphia Marathon Weekend where I'll be running the 8k. A little set back - I have a cold and I feel crappy so that ruled out running for the past few days but I'm taking my vitamin c, getting rest and will be back training for the event November 19-20th to benefit the American Association for Cancer Research. Join me or donate...

Before we get started - a quick update on my training for the AACR Philadelphia Marathon Weekend where I'll be running the 8k. A little set back - I have a cold and I feel crappy so that ruled out running for the past few days but I'm taking my vitamin c, getting rest and will be back training for the event November 19-20th to benefit the American Association for Cancer Research. Join me or donate...

Between the pandemic and rising inflation, paying for utilities can be a challenge. The good news is that there are programs to help. I speak to Patricia King PECO Manager, Community Engagement who fills us in on assistance programs that can help meet every customer’s circumstances. www.peco.com/help

I've been keeping you up to date on my training for the AACR Philadelphia Marathon weekend when I'll be doing the 8k to benefit the oldest and largest cancer research foundation in the world. Thanks to you we've already raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars and 35 percent more have signed up for runners for research over last year. Join me in supporting this great organization supporting re...