The Court: The Podcast

Five years ago, I started The Court: The Podcast with a microphone, a vision, and faith that my voice mattered. I had no roadmap, no audience, and no idea how far this journey would take me. In this final episode, I reflect on where I was when this podcast began, the lessons I learned along the way, the moments that stretched me, and the purpose that carried me through every season. This is not an...

Ashley Capri went from dazzling audiences as a Brooklynettes dancer, the NBA’s official dance team, to creating and launching her own swimsuit line, Capri Swim. Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with Ashley as she shares how she navigated the isolating reality of being a Black girl in white ballet spaces, how her jazz teacher helped her set her sites on dancing for Alvin Ailey, and how she channels disci...

Jadeen Verme couldn’t find cute, quality shoes in her size—so she created her own luxury footwear line for women who wear sizes 10–14. In this episode, she joins host Chinenye Onyeike to talk about building Vermé Shoes, embracing her God-given design, and why confidence starts from the ground up. Interested in learning more about Vermé Shoes? Check out @verme_shoes on Instagram for more informatio...

Brand photographer and founder of Blk Girls Shoot , Mecca Clarke, trusted God’s plan and built a booming photography brand from the ground up. Despite diversions that came along the way, Mecca and host, Chinenye Onyeike, discuss how aligning with her purpose helped her build a brand that fills the need of the photography community.  Interested in learning more about Blk Girls Shoot? Check out @blk...

Talking about excessive hair growth isn’t easy for Black women—but sisters Keisha Wagner-Gaymon, NP, & Kristin Wagner are changing that. Their laser studio, Peach Fuzz Skin Studio, is a safe space for Black & Brown women to feel seen & cared for. Host Chinenye Onyeike sits down with the two sisters to discuss their journey opening the studio, advancements in laser hair removal technolo...

Host Chinenye Onyeike has a lot of sisters, and they all have something to say. Join Chinenye in her first episode of the year as she sits with her sister, Enyinnaya Onyeike. The two talk about how Enyinnaya’s college experience is going at Quinnipiac University, what she looks forward to in her sophomore year, and Enyinnaya’s advice to people getting started on their career paths. Feel free to fo...

Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with artist and Pratt Institute student, Skai Spencer Reynolds, to talk about her experience so far in the fine arts world, how nurturing a talent from a young age led her to the career path she’s on today, and the importance of highlighting Black artists.  Feel free to follow Skai on Instagram! Instagram: @skai.reynolds Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date with...

Young girls and boys deserve to see the beauty of Black hair represented in children’s books and the Know Your Hairitage book series fulfills this need. Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with award-winning author and hairstylist, Zenda Walker, to discuss the latest book in her series, Zion’s Crown , the inspiration behind the first book in her series, Zara’s Washday , and how we’re all connected through...

Happy July! Whether you're basking in the sun or staying cool with your AC, tune in to this new episode all about big sisterhood! Host Chinenye Onyeike sits down with her friend and fellow big sister, Kayla Merriweather, to discuss how being the oldest sibling in their families impacts how they live their lives. They talk about the beauty (and fear) of seeing their siblings grow up, varying dy...

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! May is already bringing in so many exciting changes but sometimes that change can come with a hint–or a ton–of anxiety. Host Chinenye Onyeike opens up about facing her high-functioning anxiety, how she’s learned to lean away from perfectionism, and gives insight on how she copes and manages her anxiety day to day.  Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date w...

Happy Women’s History Month! March is for the girls, especially the girls in sports. Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with journalist and in-arena host, Gigi Speer, to talk about her journey playing softball for Fordham University, her pivot to sports journalism, and her efforts towards amplifying women’s sports and building community among women in the game. Feel free to follow Gigi on Instagram, X and...

Most children of Nigerian immigrants grow up believing they have to be a doctor, lawyer, or engineer to be successful. But what if you think you’ll find success in more creative spaces? Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with founder and creative director of Naija Comm , Eno Oduok, to talk about why she decided to start the first platform that connects Nigerian creatives with each other and share stories...

Moving out is never an easy thing, but every woman needs the chance to just be a girl in her own space. Join host, Chinenye Onyeike, as her and her roommate, UX researcher and digital creator, Grace Okunubi, to discuss their experience moving from Harlem to Brooklyn, dealing with NYC building management, and how the ways they’ve taken control of their freedom. Feel free to follow Grace on her pers...

We're back and better than ever! Stay tuned for new episodes of "The Court: The Podcast" beginning Monday, January 8th :) Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Original music by: Nnamdi Onyeike and Chinenye Onyeike

Welcome back to the final episode of this season of The Court ! On “Rejection and Reflection”, Chi sits down with singer-songwriter Maia Zakay. The two share a love for creating art that touches and inspires others and they discuss the importance behind doing so. Zakay also dives into the progression of her career, candid experience within the music industry, and what she expects from herself at e...

On this week’s episode Chi sits down with the talented Nickie Robinson, founder of public relations firm Good Girl PR and the powerhouse behind the DJ persona, DJ Nickie. After making the decision to quit her Wall Street job to pursue her DJ career, Nickie stops at nothing to achieve every goal she’s set for herself and does her part to help others along the way. Tune in for an amazing conversatio...

This week on The Court , Chi speaks with Founder and CEO of Mirror Digital Sheila Marmon. She heads a digital media company aimed to help large brands reach multicultural consumers through digital advertising campaigns. Along with providing background to the birth of her company, Marmon sheds light on the importance of hard work and opportunity. Tune in to learn more about her in “A Window of Oppo...

On this week’s episode of  The Court, Chi   speaks with multi-talented performer, Christina Jones! With the release of Jones’ first album this upcoming Summer titled You Were My Compass , the two discuss Jones' experience working on the beginning of her discography in the middle of a pandemic. Along with talking about her future music, Jones opens up about the importance of remaining tru...

HIVE DIVERSITY is a career search platform aimed to help college students from diverse backgrounds achieve their professional goals. This week, Chi sits down with three HIVE Insiders to discuss the nuances in diversity and how HIVE's approach towards diversity helps us comfortably tackle the job search. Hope you all enjoy!  Make sure to follow us @thecourt__ on Instagram!

Welcome back to another episode of The Court ! This week, Chi sits down with multi-talented performer Nadhege Ptah and visual artist Abi Salami to discuss their career path in media and the arts. Tune in to listen to these women discuss the importance of following your true passion and trusting the journey no matter what obstacles stand in your way. Don't forget to follow @thecourt__ on Insta...

Get ready for Chi's conversation with the talented Rhianydd Hylton, a young NYC photographer and NYU Tisch student. Rhianydd goes into the beauty behind her art as she talks about capturing photos of Black and Brown people to show their true dynamics and complexities beyond the lens. Her vision behind her photos was so inspiring to hear about and I hope you all feel just as inspired. Enjoy this we...

Tune into Chi's conversation with Raven Barrett, the founder and CEO of the clothing company HUSH NYC (@hush.ny). After not seeing each other since the start of the pandemic, Raven and Chi have a great time catching up as they discuss what it's like being a creative, entrepreneurship ventures, and how healing and wellness has benefitted them both.  Make sure to follow @thecourt__ on Instagram...

Welcome back y'all! Tune into Chi's conversation with professional dancer, Jordan Wynn (@jordanwynn). This episode touches on both Chi and Jordan's lives growing up as Black dancers in predominantly white spaces. They discuss the difficulties of doing what you love in a toxic environment and finding ways to push through and rise above the doubters. For all the little Black ballerinas out there, th...

Tune into Chi's interview with her old trainer and friend, Justin Jenkins aka Coach Jus! They have an amazing conversation on Coach Jus's fitness journey and his entrepreneurial journey with his clothing brand Fit Jus Right! Hope you all enjoy!

Tune in to Chi's interview with the CEO and Founder of HIVE DIVERSITY, Byron Slosar! HIVE DIVERSITY is one of the newest, virtual career platforms aimed to help college students build their professional profile and aide them in the career search...