Spark Up Podcast

On this episode, we get real transparent about what we've learned about ourselves and relationships this year.

WBRU360 Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1FM. On Tuesday September 27th, 2022, we talk about Rihanna performing at the super bowl, reparations in Providence, RI and more,  Tune in every Tuesday at 12pm-1pm on 101.1 FM also on WBRU.com  or the WBRU360 app

WBRU360 Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1FM. On Tuesday September 20th, 2022, Nyru came through to talk about his way of connecting with his community with music at the core, showcase "All Eyez On Me" featuring other artists & more. Tune in every Tuesday at 12pm-1pm on 101.1 FM also on WBRU.com  or the WBRU360 app

WBRU360 Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1FM. On Tuesday September 3rd Tye Cooper and Noop Gaudy came through to talk about Tye Cooper's 30 min set at the Cultivators Cup in Worcester, MA alongside Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Busta Rhymes. Tye Cooper also talks about getting a Benny The Butcher verse & more.  Tune in every Tuesday...

WBRU360 Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1FM. On Tuesday August 30th Wale Alesh came to the studio to talk about Yellow Cup Weekend, his work outside of curation & more. 

WBRU360 Presents: The Mid-Day Spark Up with Cristina Sev ft. DJ Franchise every Tuesday at 12pm on 101.1FM. On Tuesday August 23rd Chachi Carvalho came to the studio to talk about Music Festival in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Culture Shock happening September 10th, 2022, his music career & more. 

Spark Up Podcast Live at PVD Fest June 11, 2022. PVD Fest is a 3- Day multicultural arts and music festival held in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the biggest event of the year where thousands of people from all over New England flood the streets of Downtown Providence .  In episode #1 of this series we had Water Bearer Music Group Artists Joe Bruce and Mz Marrowz and Singer/Songwriter Toni...

On Episode we have a BIG ANNOUCEMENT and we had our brother Wendell B. Jordan pull up who came back a whole husband. We catch up with Banz about his recent trip to LA; Then we jump right into the culture shock to discuss the racist hate attack in Buffalo New York, The Billboard Awards, Rajon Rondo’s domestic violence allegations, Kendrick Lamar's new album 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' &...

On this episode we are joined by 2 guests: Jenna The Jeweler and Devon Johnson. Jenna is a young entrepreneur who uses her creativity and hobby for a side hustle. Jenna has been putting different materials together as young as six years old. As she got older and grew her love for fashion and jewelry, people started gravitating towards her accessories. One she decided to make pieces not only for he...

On this episode we sat down with founders and coaches of The Rhode Island Flag Football League and Rhode Island Hawks Elite - Carl Familia & Coach Jerone. They told us about all the work and money it takes to run a team, the connection they have with the youth and how important it is to be invested in them and not just for the wins but for the experiences and skills they gain while playing.&nb...

On this episode we sat down with Toyin Omisore owner of Roam Loud. Roam Loud is a premium athletic wear brand. Toyin shares her work experience with us, different business ventures, how she landed in apparel and keeping her grandmother's legacy alive. She shares her thoughts on how she maintains her business and entrepreneur spirit. In just 3 short years, Toyin's brand Roam Loud is sold in 100 sto...

On this episode we had the pleasure of having 2peat with Rami. She shares a little bit of her story and how she recently became a part of history right in her home town. We also get to her opinion on some hot topic in the Culture Shock. This week on the Culture Shock we talk about: Kentanji Brown Jackson, Jennifer Lopez engaged to Ben Affleck again, Russell Wilson being a square, T.I.'s horrible c...

On this episode we sat down with Remi Jones a.k.a Remi TV. Remi has her own journalism brand and is making moves and kicking doors down into the the industry. She has interviewed people like Remy Ma, Dame Dash, Sheek Louch, Slim from 112 and more. Aside from her journalistic achievements, she also curates events that help her community get educated on business and mental health. Remi talks about i...

On this episode we get to kick it a little extra before getting to the culture shock. We chopped it up with Journalist Ashlee Reyes who is a guest co-host for the month of March. We get to hear about Banz's photography filled weekend; he photographed Dominican artist Tokischa's first show in America (PROVIDENCE!). Cristina tells us the defining qualities in a good barber and after struggling to fi...

On this episode we sit with Manal Founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organization She Community Club. She shares her passion for community and togetherness and puts emphasis on wellness being at the forefront of the organization. Tap in with us to hear all about Manal's business mindset and how she hopes to enhance and help women, network and find resources to grow in their own right....

On this episode we sat down with Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune who is running for Mayor of Providence, RI. LaFortune has already made history by being the first Haitian American to hold elected office in the state of Rhode Island. If she wins the Mayoral race she will make history again by being the first black person and the first woman to be Mayor in the history of Rhode Island. We talked about s...

This episode features educator, scholar, activist, Marco McWilliams. We learn about McWilliams' upbringing from Mississippi to Rhode Island and his thoughts on black history, the social climate and pop culture. 

We sit down with the intellectual Sara Lopes to talk about her brand Distant Relatives, the black experience, the African Diaspora and more. 

A Valentine's Day Special: On this episode, Sev and Banz sat down with Christian artist Roderick Jones and his wife Shanice Jones. The Jones couple talk all about how they met, the troubles they went through and how God brought them together. They also get into Roderick's new EP 'Unashamed' and how he went from secular music to Christian music. This love story is one for the books. 

On this episode we are joined by Sex Confidence Coach Coco a.k.a "The Conversational Freak." Coco sits down with us to talk all about her sexual trauma, how freaky she is and how she turned all that into a business to help other people have healthy sexual experiences. You can check out her page on Instagram and find out how to sign for a membership to access her sex classes, information, and advic...

Is it too late to say "happy new year?" Either way we are back and we had so much to talk about.

In this podcast we talk about the top R&B projects and songs of 2021 We also talk about "What is R&B?"  This episode features guest appearances by: Zuzu from What Do  I Know Blog https://linktr.ee/mr_zuzu Ashlee Reyes from AP News https://www.instagram.com/ashleereyes/ Sound from C Ambition https://linktr.ee/itsavibe

We got together with some creatives and hip-hop to talk about music in 2021 to wrap up the year.  Thank you to Zuzu from What Do I know, Ashlee Reyes from AP News, and Sound from C Ambition 

Cristina Sev and Ruben start the pod by remembering Ruben's grandma and talking about the Christmas spirit. Then they go on to the culture shock - The omicron variant; Hocus Pocus 2 in the hood; Rick Ross with possibly his worst album; the evolution of 21 savage and 85 South Show, some of 2021's pop culture moments and more. Then they end it off with talking about the Spark Up moments of 2021.&nbs...

We're just speaking from our hearts. Happy Holidays. Rest in peace Hammer Hendrix.