Real Chicks Rock!™ Presents Real Discussions

Rhonda Thomas Sings… My guest on this Sunday's Real Chicks Rock! Presents Real Discussions was the soulful, sultry songbird, Rhonda Thomas.  Rhonda is a New York native and Atlanta, GA, resident. She has shared the stage with some of the legends in music Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Roy Ayers, Dwele, Eric Roberson, and more. Special Thanks to Rhonda for taking time out of her day to be a guest...

I had the sheer delight of talking with Shannon McCollum on Real Chicks Rock!™ Presents Real Discussions. Shannon is a self-taught photographer who has mastered his craft as a professional tour photographer with over 30 years of experience.    His ability to bring to life the images he's captured of some legendary personalities is nothing short of phenomenal. His portfolio includes President Barac...

On the latest edition of Real Chicks Rock!™ Presents Real Discussions, I had the pleasure of chatting it up with Melissa Meli-Mel Alexander, aka Phyllis Iller.  It's been great to see the growth of her photographic and videography journey. And we enjoyed learning more about the projects she is working on, such as Around The Way Dreams and 360 Degrees of Blackness, to name a few. Her work is inspir...

On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Demetrius Williams and David Slocomb. They are great guys who have a passion for photography. But, interestingly enough, they had no intention of becoming a professional photographer; that just happened. Check out the full episode, as it's sure to be informative. S5E90 - All Through The Lens #AmazonMusic #ApplePodcasts #Atlanta #BlackExcellence...

I had a wonderful conversation on this episode with Julius Spates, The Mad Thinker. Julius grew up with music and wanted to share it with everyone. So, at a young age, he had an idea to throw a party and get 500 people to attend. The party exceeded expectations, with over 600 people in attendance. With his love of music and his sister's love of travel, they created Mi Casa Holiday based on House M...

We Win Because We Won't Give Up! Our Topic: Breast Cancer Awareness ~ Women Winning.   That's right, my guests, Sharon Stitt, and Cecelia Anderson, are winners.  They both realized they didn't want to quit or give up because of being diagnosed with Cancer. They have beaten it and been free of Cancer for several years. What keeps them going? Having annual mammograms, eating properly, receiving love...

In this week's episode, I spoke with Dres Tha Beatnik about a fitting topic: Follow The Hat.  We followed his journey from growing up in Philly to going to Clark Atlanta, living in New York, dancing on Def Comedy Jam, and moving back to Atlanta. With Dres' love for the culture, he could offer the community shows and events that weren't happening then.  He saw a lane and decided to ride it. Special...

In this week's episode, I had a lively conversation with Michelle and Sean Clark of Double Dutch Aerobics and Bernadette Henry of Make It Fun NYC. Teaching people how to have fun and not be bored while jumping is what they love to do.  Great instructions, encouragement, and a family vibe are what you get when you let Michelle, Sean, and Bernadette show you the ropes. Thanks to my special guests fo...

On this episode of Real Chicks Rock! Presents Real Discussions,  I had the pleasure of talking to the beautiful and passionate T. Lang.  She tells lovely tales through movement, music, lights, technology, costumes, and dance.  You get emotional when you see one of her dance company's performances.  Follow her on Instagram for new updates @tlangdance.    #ApplePodcasts #Atlanta #BlkCreatives #Black...

"Cleaning up our neighborhoods is a noble thing, and to me, it's something that all leaders should do." Chad Livsey In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chad Livsey about "Keep The Neighborhood Clean." ⠀ ⠀ Chad is determined to preserve the beauty of Georgia for the benefit of the community and his family's legacy. We look forward to participating in the Clean Up Atlanta efforts. ⠀...

The Pen is Mighty… I had the pleasure of speaking with Chante LaGon @chantesez, author of By Way of Detours: 'How to Make Sense of Life's Signals and End Up Exactly Where You Want To Be,' and Melissa Fox @melissafoxauthor, author of 'No Weapon Formed.'  Both ladies are intelligent, educated, and passionate women and agreed that writing was a release, a joy, and a passion. So be sure to get your ha...

On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting it up with the beautiful, intelligent, and vibrant couple; Keisha Kee & Kenyatta Muenda, owners of K2K Farms in Georgia.  Teaching others, especially kids in schools, is one of their goals, and an Air BNB to allow people to learn about farming/planting while staying in the Air BNB.  We can all benefit from their commitment to helping our communities...

On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda "Pearl" Fils-Aime.  In October of 2014, Pearl founded A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc.  ALNP's mission is to shape the confidence of girls and women to become future leaders through modeling, leadership, and entrepreneurship training.  ⠀ During our conversation, Pearl shared with us where her passion comes from, the importance of positiv...

On this episode, I had the pleasure to chat with Kevin Davis Sr. on How To Build Financial Wealth.  From a prominent music artist in the '90s to becoming an entrepreneur, financial coach, author, and motivational speaker.  When he puts his mind to something, he's all in and sets his sights on winning.  If you want to know how to get things in motion and get in the game - Listen now on Apple Podcas...

Smart. Talented. Focused.  On this episode, I had a fantastic opportunity to meet Ash Lauryn.  Ash spoke about being introduced to dance music at 14 with her sister, going to parties, and remembering how the music made her feel.  While living in Atlanta, Ash missed the dance scene, and an invitation led her to House In The Park. She began hosting parties, promoting and supporting the House Music s...

On this episode of Real Chicks Rock! Presents Real Discussions I had the pleasure of speaking to Tyisha Fernandes.   Being a part of a loving, hardworking family, she learned the importance of appreciating the obstacles she faced and the opportunities that came her way early on. Her experiences have helped shape Tyisha into the woman and journalist on Channel 2 WSB-TV that she is today.  This epis...

On this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Kimberly Stewart-Lucas. Kimberly is the Founder of Absolutely Divine Events, Queens Never Quit Walk, Warrior Mammas, Executive Producer of Needle to The Record DJ Competition, and Curator of The Reclamation Project . The Reclamation Project is a love letter to women. This project allows us to see Black Women in different shapes and sizes. This y...

Do you remember what song made you fall in love with House Music?  On today's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Ramon Rawsoul, the visionary of Rawsoul Entertainment and House In The Park Atlanta, along with Kai Alce.  Congratulations again to the HITP family on their 17 years of existence! "House in the Park is an annual music festival bringing together innovative musicians, DJs, and a...

Do you remember when you first fell in love with Hip Hop? In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Leslie 'Big Lez' Segar.  The iconic  dancer whose silhouette with New York as her backdrop is the intro to TV sitcom 'Living Single.'  Leslie was thoroughly engaged with House, Dance, and the Hip Hop culture way before she booked her first professional gig.  From our...

 Do you shop for Black-owned Skincare products?  On today's episode, I had an opportunity to talk with the incredibly talented Vera Moore.   Vera is the President & CEO of the highly competitive family-owned business Vera Moore Cosmetics; beauty products for Women of Color, Former Actress, Entrepreneur, Community Advocate, and Motivational Speaker. From our discussion, you'll understand why she's...

On this episode of Real Chicks Rock! Presents Real Discussions, I had the pleasure to speak with John F. Adams (my cousin) and Tammy Harper (my son's piano teacher).     They play the piano exceptionally well, have traveled, and have worked with incredible artists/groups with great stories to tell.    John has worked with iconic artists like Phyllis Hyman, Kashif, and Melba Moore.     Tammy teache...