The Highlight Real

In this bonus episode, I took the podcast outside!! This episode was recorded at a Juneteenth cookout to ask people some questions about the holiday and what it means to them. You'll hear many different (and hilarious) explanations and meanings for Juneteenth amongst these guests because this holiday means many things to many people! I wanted to use this episode to capture some of the black joy th...

I wanted to take this episode to highlight that we made it to 10 episodes! It may not seem like much but that's an accomplishment! Meanwhile, I've been able to notice that chasing your dreams and goals is not easy! With this episode, I want to provide a quick but encouraging message about why you should not give up on yourself or your dreams. Life isn't easy. If you want something worthwhile, it w...

In this episode, I discuss checking out from everything that is going on with the world to check in with yourself. With June being Men’s Mental Health Month I think it’s important to discuss taking a break to take care of yourself and your mental health. It’s important to do so and take a break when you need to because social media can definitely weigh you down and drain your energy! Whether you’r...

This week's episode is a brief recap of what has been going on in my life recently! After having many guests the last month I thought it would be good to dial it back for this episode and reflect! After 6.5 years, I actually cut my locs off!! Not even two months ago was I thinking about doing it but here we are! I discuss what I expected going into that and how I felt after I officially cut them o...

In this special episode, I speak with Jermaine Jackson Jr. who is also known as Pejamane. Peja is a DJ, photographer, and painter. For this episode, we were in his new environment in Oakland, California and we discuss a lot! We talk about Peja’s move from the midwest to the west coast, the culture change he’s experienced, DJ culture, his artistic mediums, and much more! There are many gems dropped...

In this episode, I talk with SheTerria Sparks as we discuss her online blog Perihelion, her interests in fashion, writing, music, and more. Perihelion is the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is closest to the sun. SheTerria uses her blog as a way to spread positivity and bring attention to other creatives while also using her platform to help others whether that...

In this episode, I talk with Cierra Solana, a mass communications student and creative from Cincinnati, Ohio. Cierra is a student at Tennessee State University and we discuss being a creative and how leveraging your creativity can land you big opportunities. We also had the opportunity to discuss the differences in our experiences in college as I went to a predominantly white institution and Cierr...

As Kent State students, DJ Smillz and Ramone Hardy have been making a name for themselves as young media professionals. In this episode, we discuss their inspirations in media, how they met, some of the projects that they have had the opportunity to work on, and the beauty of collaboration between the two of them. As incoming college seniors, DJ Smillz and Ramone Hardy have experienced so much as...

In this episode, I discuss the newness and feelings that can be associated with graduation season. This is a season that captivates many with the feelings of freshness and renewal - and rightfully so. As I reflect on these feelings a year removed from my own college graduation, I have learned and experienced a great deal of hardship. While these hardships have provided reasons to give up, they con...

It's always fun when "The Palace" gets together! In this week's episode, me and my college roommates, LeRoi and Tyler check in with each other and discuss some of our most fun experiences as college roommates! We also discuss some interesting topics like which city in Ohio is the best (shoutout to Cincinnati!) along with some interesting artist debates and more! Tune in to hear this hilarious epis...

There are few things in this world that are more challenging than chasing goals in an uncertain environment. It requires sacrifice, perseverance, and embracing being out of your comfort zone. That’s been my journey since I graduated in May last year.   I’m at a stage in my life where I know exactly what I want but I also know I have a lot of growing to do before I get it. The important thing...

The Highlight Real with Jhariah Wadkins. Coming April 21st! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.