The Championized Podcast

In this episode of The Championized Podcast with Severen “Sevy” Henderson, Sevy sits down with Rocelle Hampton, a Chicagoland Realtor and FinTech expert, for a practical conversation about credit, homeownership, financing, and the steps people can take to position themselves to buy a home. Rocelle breaks down how credit impacts buying power, why so many people feel stuck renting, and what it reall...

For this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with former (retired) Chicago Fire Fighter Bryan Velez. He's happy and healthy while being a Training Captain in Florida. Tune in as we talk about his career journey, his transition to retirement, and the call that helped shape his already stellar perspective on training to new highs.  

In this episode of The FIRE Podcast, host Severen Henderson sits down with his good friends Quintion Echols and Anthony Walker Jr., both seasoned firefighters from Columbus, Ohio. Together, they dive into their unique experiences in the fire service, reflecting on the different roles they’ve taken on and the challenges they’ve faced throughout their careers. Beyond the uniform, the conversation sh...

Sev talks with the creative dynamic duo behind Swish House and more Advertising

Sev sits down with Jonathon Dues and Caitlin Ackerman of Swish House to talk fitness.

Sev talks with his producer Danny Kulasik about his work in music production, podcast production, and his personal history.

Sev speaks with Capt. Malick Bilal, President of the IABPFF Chicago FD Chapter. Topics include minorities in the fire service.

Sev talks with frequent guest and best friend Troy about the upcoming US elections.

Guests: John Hardy, Alexander Watts, and Samuel Clark Sev gets the opportunity to speak with 3 retired Chicago Fire Department Paramedics. 2 of whom started the Paramedic program in the City of Chicago as we know it. The group talks about their experiences being a part of CFD and offers advice for future generations of First Responders.

Sev sits down and talks with AC Mikel and Dekalb Walcott III being firefighters, their music careers and what’s next for them as a rap duo.

Sev talks with Retired Chiefs Dekalb Walcott and Chief Les Noy. They talk about The Book Black Hero’s of Fire. And the upcoming 150th year Anniversary of Engine 21 the house where the fire industries Fire Pole was invented.

Sev talks with Brent VanBruaene of the IRRS about a swift water rescue class that he took.

Sev sits down to speak with Antwan Dobson, an officer in the Chicago Fire Dept. about his journey to the job.

Sev talks with WMW Entertainment about modeling, acting & overall entertainment.

Sev and Ambrosia get the opportunity to speak with an out of country guest Lee Reeve who was in the midwest to talk about all things cider and his magazine publication from Japan.

Sev gives advice from some sources

Sev talks with his friend Darryl Walton about fire service, friendship and life.

Sev + Jeff speak about Jeff's new eBook dedicated to mental health and their participation with Amare Global.

Ambrosia + Sev talk with Michelle Foik of Eris Cider, Brewing and Restaurant about imposter syndrome within the service industry.

Endometriosis discussion for March awareness month

Sev talks to the principal and two student graduates of the Black Fire Brigade. They talk about first response, being minorities in the service and supporting the community. Teri Winston (Principal of BFB) Javar Murphy (BFB Graduate) Gabby Carter (BFB Graduate)

Sev talks to the dispatcher of the incident involving deceased officer Ella French

Sev sits down with Keana Tucker who is a mental health advocate. Together they talk about issues surrounding mental health issues.

Sev talks to an old high school friend about her role in the mental health world as a professional mental health psychologist.

Sev visits the Village of Lincolnshire to talk firefighting, on & off duty activities and rescue dogs