Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories

April 17, 2021 we set up our portable recording gear at Black Coffee NW in Shoreline, Washington to conduct micro-interviews with anyone who was interested in participating. We enjoyed a beautiful day of connection and community while hearing from 8 individuals who joined us for an interview. This is part 1 of 2 of those interviews speaking on family, joy, entrepreneurship, and community. Guests i...

We are pleased to release our conversation with Dr. Lydia Hughes-Evans, in which Dr. Lydia talks about her experiences navigating a variety of dichotomies throughout her life, her educational experience, and inspirations. We also discuss a bit about her work as an entrepreneurial and love coach. Social Media/Web: Pure Momentum Consulting Boss Ladies In Love Career Pivot Coaching Instagram: @LaylaB...

Mentioned: sheablackenterprises.com @sheablack.art (instagram) @shea_black_art (twitter) Langton Seattle In this episode I speak with visual artist, Shea Black. We ended up talking about the importance of art and creativity in getting through difficult times and finding hope. Shea discusses her family as well as the joy in her new surroundings. Shea Black is a Seattle artist looking to spread love...

Mentioned in this Episode: Web Antiphon Empowered Innovation we.net A Cure for Racism Project IG: @yvettedubel Mediocre by Ijeoma Oluo White Rage by Carol Anderson Yvette Dubel is your go to person for the perfect blend of innovation know how, vision and wisdom. She is an artist-researcher, founder CEO of WebAntiphon Group, author of "Why Brand Risk Management Innovation is a Game Changer&quo...

Sistah Lois Youtube IG: @sistahafrikan Mentioned: Jade Electra | DJ Relentless Louise Cloverly Bennett Our conversation with Sistah covered her time growing up in Manitoba, moving out to Toronto with her son, encounters with racism, and her joy of music and the arts. A section of our conversation will be shared in a later episode where she recounts her experience working for CN Railway.  Bio: Sist...

Mentioned in this Episode: Rosemary's Website Follow on Facebook: @roseslifecoach Follow on Instagram: @rosemary.trish Converge Media We had such a pleasant time speaking with our guest on today’s episode, Rosemary Mupambwa. She is an Author of the book "Exhume or Heal: A Widow's Memoir, Getting Her Groove Back", Speaker, and Internationally Certified Life Transformational &amp...

Mentioned: Monique Hebert National Alliance on Mental Illness Northwest African American Museum Zia Larson's Ray of Light Foundation Ad: King County Equity Now Monique is a writer originally from Ohio and currently living in Seattle, WA. She graduated from Cleveland State University in 2014, and is currently studying Film & Media Studies at Arizona State University. Already quite accompli...

Darius Heggins is a father, dog trainer, and former event worker. Darius grew up in the Seattle area and now resides on the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State with his wife, who is also the host of Take Notice! In this episode (which is the first ever recorded for this project!) Allison and Darius discuss his experiences growing up in different neighborhoods around Seattle and his views on o...

Shea Rose www.shearose.com Allison had the pleasure of speaking and reconnecting with immense talent, Shea Rose - singer, songwriter, music curator, and style icon. They discuss Shea's career origins, the experience of listening to your own instincts, and her experience growing up in Boston, MA. Shea Rose has possessed numerous titles throughout her career: singer, songwriter, style icon, and...

Melany Bell is a Seattle based Artist and scientist. The works she does comes thru inner-vented, Holographic learning tech, for Artists and Amateur's. Our connected spaces and where there is negative space for interpretation, finds Shape, finds Sound, Frequencies, frequently found being Us on pages. She teaches and trains recreating, representing, & reflecting the state of a Mind, for the...

Kevin Kibet is a global villager, with Nandi, Kenyan, East African, and American influence. A curious soul, forever endeared by and applying self to justice. In this episode we discuss social justice, family life in Kenya, and how Kevin ended up living in Seattle.  Mentioned in this Episode: Community Passageways ACLU Connect with Take Notice:  Email: takenoticepodcast@gmail.com Website Instagram...

In this special episode, Allison talks with PNW local and musician Reggie Garrett about his lifetime of work in the industry, history's influence on the image of black success, and what it means to him to challenge societal expectations. Website: www.reggiegarrett.com Reggie Garrett has been performing throughout the U.S. and Canada for a number of years. Based in Seattle, Washington he perfo...

Special BONUS episode featuring Darnesha Weary discussing the Grand Opening of Black Coffee Northwest in Shoreline, Washington. Be sure to follow Black Coffee Northwest on social media! Connect with Take Notice:  Email: takenoticepodcast@gmail.com Website Instagram Facebook Rate & Review on Apple Podcast Music by Version Big-Fi featuring Darius Heggins Produced, Hosted & Edited by Allison...

In this episode, Allison interviews Darnesha Weary: Operations Director and Owner of Black Coffee Northwest in Shoreline, Washington. Darnesha shares her experiences as a Black female business owner, and discusses her dedication to making her coffee shop a place where she can truly support her community. Support Black Coffee Northwest ! Darnesha suggests supporting the following organizations: Zur...

Joy Stanford Running for State Representative - 26th District Website: www.joyforwashington.com Facebook: JoyForWashington ● Twitter: @Joy4WA ● Instagram: @Joy4WA Mentioned in this episode: King County Equity Now Emerge Washington Our very first episode features Joy Stanford - healthcare and housing advocate and educator, running for State Representative in Washington's 26th Legislative Distr...