Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report with Craig Dawson

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #92 | Interview with Mayor Ed Gainey, City of Pittsburgh Join Craig as he discusses with Mayor Gainey: 1) Mayor Gainey as we celebrate Black History Month here in Pittsburgh what does it mean to be Pittsburgh's first Black Mayor? 2) Mayor Gainey, much has been said about safety in the City of Pittsburgh, Can you talk to our listeners about y...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #91 | Tamara Butler | Supervisor, Telecommunications at Duquesne Light Company Join Craig as he discusses with Tamara: 1) Tamara, what career path did you take to achieve your current position with Duquesne Light Company? 2) Growing up did you ever envision yourself in this position? 3) What advice can you give to our younger listeners who may w...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #90 | Pastor Ruth Winfield | Executive Director, Woman of Wisdom Cafe, Greensboro, NC Join Craig as he discusses with Adrianna: 1) Growing up, did you always envision yourself becoming a Pastor? 2) In todays hectic and sometimes demoralizing climate in the African-American community what words of advice can you offer our listeners to give them h...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #89 | Interview with Adrianna Branin, Inclusion/Diversity/Equity and Access Manager, City of Pittsburgh Join Craig as he discusses with Adrianna: 1) Adrianna, can you talk to our listeners about what your job as Inclusion/Diversity and Equity Access Manager consists of? 2) Adrianna, what career path did you take to become Inclusion/Diversity and...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #88 | Interview with Olga George, Press Secretary, Office of the Mayor Ed Gainey Join Craig as he discusses with Olga: 1) Olga, growing up on the island of St. Croix did you ever imagine yourself in your current position? 2) Olga, you are considered a Legend in Journalism and Communications in the city of Pittsburgh. Can you talk to our listener...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #87 | Interview with Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD | Professor / Department of Obstetrics / Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UPMC Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Olawaiye: 1) Dr. Olawaiye, growing up in Nigeria, did you always dream of being a physician? 2) After you completed medical school in London, what made you want to come to the Un...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #86 | Interview with Dr. Stacy Bartlett, Family Medicine / Obstetrics, UPMC Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Barlett: 1) Dr. Bartlett, growing up did you envision yourself as a doctor? 2) Did you have any medical role models growing up that helped to prepare you to pursue your dreams to be a physician? 3) After medical school, what made you d...

Join Craig as he discusses with Regina: 1) Regina, can you talk to our listeners about what career path you took to lead you to your current job at Duquesne Light Company? 2) Regina, can you talk to our listeners about what your job as General Manager of Universal Services and Energy Efficiency entails? 3) Regina, what advice do you have for our young professional listeners who are preparing to em...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #84 | Interview with Mayor Ed Gainey, City of Pittsburgh Join Craig as he discusses with Mayor Gainey: 1) Mayor Gainey, growing up did you ever envision yourself as the Mayor of Pittsburgh? 2) Can you talk to our listeners about your journey to become Mayor of Pittsburgh? 3) Recently you announced your plans to run for a second term. What is you...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #83 | Interview with Roxanne Epperson, CEO/Founder, Women Against Abusive Relationships (WAAR) Join Craig as he discusses with Roxanne: 1) Roxanne, can you talk to our listeners about your organization? 2) Did the recent pandemic effect the amount of abuse cases in this area? 3) What type of outreach does your organization offer? 4) How can some...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #82 | Interview with Bonita Penn, Author | Managing Editor, Soul Pitt Quarterly Magazine Join Craig as he discusses with Bonita: 1) Bonita, you recently published a book of poetry titled When the Trees Finally Testify, can you talk to our listeners about your book? 2) Growing up, is poetry something you always wanted to do? 3) Bonita, how can ou...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #81 | Interview with Tia Baker, Founder/Executive Director, Project Safe Storage Join Craig as he discusses with Tia: 1) Tia can you talk to our listeners about your organization? 2) You currently have ongoing seminars taking place to inform the public about your project. Can you talk to our listeners about these seminars? 3) Growing up did you...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #80 | Interview with W. Marvin Dulaney, National President, ASALH Join Craig as he discusses with Marvin: 1) Marvin, you are the National President of ASALH, the nations oldest African American historical association. Can you talk to our listeners about your organization? 2) What career path did you take to become president of such a prestigious...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #79 | Interview with Kimberly C. Ellis, Ph. D., Executive Director, Historic Hill Institute / Director of Community Arts and Culture / The Buccini/Pollin Group/Lower Hill Redevelopment Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Ellis: 1) Dr. Ellis, you are one of the most multi-talented people that I know. Can you talk to our listeners about your One W...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #78 | Interview with Justin Bolitho, Interim General Manager of Underground, DLC Join Craig as he discusses with Justin: Let’s talk about your background and how it led to working at the local electric utility, Duquesne Light Company. Can you tell our listeners what your career journey at DLC has looked like? What does your current role as the I...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #77 | Interview with Cecilia Coleman, CEO of CC Community Production LLC Join Craig as he discusses with Cecilia: 1) Cecilia can you talk to our listeners about your company? 2) Growing up did you always envision yourself owning your own company? 3) Do you have any upcoming events? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (br...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #76 | Interview with Dr. Kathi R. Elliott, DNP, MSW, CRNP, CEO of Gwen's Girls Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Elliott: 1) Dr. Elliott, can you talk to our listeners about Gwen's Girls? 2) I understand you have a huge special event upcoming for Gwen's Girls. Can you talk to our listeners about that event? 3) Can you let our liste...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #75 | Interview with Justin Strong, Owner, Strong II Dry Cleaners Join Craig as he discusses with Justin: 1) Justin, was it always your dream to take over your family business? 2) Justin, how did COVID-19 effect your business? 3) What does the future hold for Strong II Dry Cleaners? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (b...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #74 | Interview with Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, Board Certified Pediatrician / Pediatric Emergency Physician, UPMC Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Ansah: 1) Dr. Ansah, growing up did you always envision yourself as a physician? 2) Dr. Ansah, in your journey to become a physician, your stepfather played a strategic role. Can you talk to our list...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #73 | Interview with Michael C. Nelson, CPP | Senior Manager of Security Operations, Duquesne Light Company Join Craig as he discusses with Michael: 1) Michael, what career path did you take to obtain your current position with DLC? 2) Can you talk to our listeners about what duties your job with DLC entails? 3) Michael why is security so import...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #72 | Interview with Dr. Jacqueline L. Young, Executive Director: The Jazz Workshop, Inc. Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Young: 1) Dr. Young, how long has The Jazz Workshop, Inc. been in existence? 2) Last year you celebrated Jazz Workshop, Inc's 50th year. What was that like? 3) How did the pandemic effect Jazz Workshop Inc.? Additiona...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #71 | Interview with Carin J. Fraioli LSW,CCDPD, Vice President of Recovery Services Gateway Rehab Join Craig as he discusses with George & Les: 1) George, I understand that you have produced over 100 shows and musicians at CCAC South. What made you want to come back out of retirement to be part of the Awakening? 2) Leslie, you have quite an...

Join Craig as he discusses with George & Les: 1) George, I understand that you have produced over 100 shows and musicians at CCAC South. What made you want to come back out of retirement to be part of the Awakening? 2) Leslie, you have quite an extensive background in acting and entertainment, what drew you to being part of The Awakening? 3) Leslie can you talk to our listeners about this dyna...

Join Craig as he discusses with William: 1) A lot of your events are historically authentic in nature, were you always interested in Black History growing up? 2) Can you talk to our listeners about some of the events you produce through out the year in Pittsburgh? 3) How can potential sponsors, vendors, bands or anyone reach out to you to become part of one of your events? Additionally, make sure...

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #68 | Interview with Debbie Norrell, Owner, "A Look Not A Label LLC" Join Craig as he discusses with Debbie: 1) Debbie, can you talk to our listeners about your business, A Look Not A Label? 2) Growing up did you envision yourself being a business owner? 3) Debbie, how can our listeners purchase items you have for sale? Additionally, m...