The Victory Podcast

We are back after a life hiatus: On this episode I sat down with Dr. Elisabeth Baquet and talked about her path in medicine/healthcare as Ob-Gyn, Black Maternal Health, & Postpartum Mood Disorders and more   Episode Notes   How we know each other & Dr. Elizabeth Baquet’s DO Personal & profession background St. Augustine (“St. Aug”) High school – New Orleans Full  COVID Series Links: Ep...

On this episode I sat down with Alicia Partee M.A. , LMFT and we discussed her new book a bit about we each can Authentigrate through the changes & transitions in life. Intro Welcome to the podcast Brief intro: who is Alicia Partee & How we know each other https://maranathacc.com/ https://www.authentigrate.com/ Main Interview A bit about Alicia’s background Authentigrate - tells us about the book...

On this episode I sat down with Zaneta Blackmon a Food Scientist. She talks about how she got into the world of food science. We then proceeded to talk about any & everything. Hope you enjoy it!!

During this Special Holiday episode I was on New Orleans WBOK talking COVID-19, Vaccinations & being on the verge of New Orleans Renaissance as we close out 2021.   Intro/Outro Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Other music by provided by WBOK

On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion and we talk about holiday treats and her upcoming Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release) that drops Saturday November 27th    Thanksgiving episode Outline Welcome back Kia!! Who is Kia Benion? Episode 24: Helluva Pastry Engineer How was your Thanksgiving – Staying safe COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 1 COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 2 COVID-19 Mini-Series: Par...

Pushing, Fighting & Expecting On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine Lewis of Charlee's Cure Foundation. She shares the numerous medical challenges her & Charlee have been facing since we last spoke. She also shares advise and words and encouragement for others.  Outline for this episode: Welcome Back to the podcast Tramaine!!                 Previous episodes with Tramaine: Episode 7 &...

On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion who uses her brand The Pastry Engineer to teach kids about STEM   Outline for Interview Intro Welcome to the podcast  Quick how we know each other – Spoiler: Kia is Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an Pastry Engineer Main Interview topics: How you started with the Pastry Engineer & Cocktail Engineer                 Referenced: Episode 13 – A...

On this episode I sat down with my friend Reginald Darby to talk about his time on "The Hill", our days back at Howard as well as a host of other topics    Outline for interview Intro - Welcome to the podcast A little about Reggie  How we know each other   Main Interview More about Reggie's life & career - how Reggie navigated into and out of working on The Hill - tips for others who may be intere...

On this episode I sat down with Judge Shelyna Brownto talk about how she became a judge and a ton of other important topics   Outline for interview   Intro -Welcome to the podcast Intro Judge Brown - a little about yourself - how we know each other   Main interview A little about yourself  How you became a judge  Tips for others Dream bigger – listen to God’s calling for you Just because you don’t...

On this episode I sat down with my college friend Corey Daniels to talk how he got into the world of information security and a host of hot topics   Show notes Intro - Welcome to the Podcast How we know each other Main interview A bit about Corey’s Background how you got into information security Pathways program – interested in government Deloitte Being open What its like being and independent co...

On this episode I sat down the Rod Gilmore of ESPN. We chatted about how he got into the competitive world of sports broadcasting and how he is living his life with cancer (Multiple Myeloma). Outline of Interview: Intro – Welcome to the Podcast A brief about how we know each other Main Interview A bit about Rod’s personal & Professional Background How you got into Broadcasting The Play: https://ww...

On this episode I sat down with Dr. Blair "Professor" Condoll of Dillard University & Oliver "OT" Thomas WBOK's The Good Morning Show to talk a ton of hot topics.   Intro Oliver Thomas on Facebook Blair “Professor” Condoll on LinkedIn Main interview - Hot topics Covid-19 & its vaccine; Link To COVID-19 Episodes Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 ; Part 5 Trump 2nd impeachment - can the GOP do what is rig...

On this episode I sat down with Lee Koonce President & Artistic Director of Gateways Music Festival. We talk about his journey from permonance to art administration. We also talk about safe spaces for people of African descent in music and other places, as well as a host of other topics.     Outline for interview: Intro - Welcome to Podcast Background - How we know each other - Lee's professional...

On this episode I sat down with Ariel Shelton Davis of the Kennedy Center. We talk about her journey from musician to art administration. We also had a open discussion of the state of diversity in mainstream orchestras today as well as some the work she and others are doing to change this landscape.   Interview Outline & Show notes    Intro - Welcome to Podcast Background  How we know each other &...

On this episode I sat down with former corporate executive & my father, Troy Henry.  We talked about his ascent in "Corporate America" and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur.    Interview Outline: Intro - Welcome Mr. Troy Henry  - A little about Troy & how we know each other Main Interview Troy's educational & professional background; how did he get into corporate world How was it climbing the co...

I sat down with Dr. Maurice Sholas  Maurice Sholas, MD, PhD, is a physician entrepreneur who provides care for children with physical disabilities and as an administrator uses his voice to elevate marginalized communities in healthcare. Intro – Welcome Dr Sholas Background on Dr.  Sholas How we know each other – we are just truly meeting 😊 Professional Background Main Interview Outline Overview o...

On this episode I sat down with Nicole Creppel, MS, MS4. We walked COVID-19, How vaccines work, increasing diversity in cliniscal trials, & Implicit Bias in the medical system.   Music:  https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episdoe I sat down with Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE. Dr. Trapido is Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Louisiana State University School of Public Health. We discussed what the research is telling us about COVID-19, thoughts on how the US & Louisiana are handling the virus & thought on the COVID-19 vaccines.     Music:  https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I talked with Leslie Saucier Arceneaux  Surveillance Epidemiologist for the Louisiana Department of Health. She talks a bit about her experience on the COVID-19 team.   Music:  https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with Dr. Sabrina Bent Board-certified Anesthesiologist talking about COVID-19 & her experience in Northern New Jersey for a month in April at the beginning of the pandemic crisis   Music:  https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with friend & artist Owen H. Dunne we talked a number of topics  What is it like working in film/the arts & Tips for others; What is like  being black & queer in the black & queer communities (from his perspective) What’s the latest for Owen H. Dunne 12/5/2020 event –   Owen's instagram William Raspberry Article "Black by Definition" Song Inspiration for this episode tit...

Special Crossover episode with Oliver OT Thomas & The Professor of New Orleans Radio station: WBOK 1230 AM. We talked this election, politics, and so much more!!!   Listen live to WBOK at https://wbok1230.com/    

On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine of Charlee's Cure Foundation. We had a very candid interview & status update on Charlee. Take a listen!! Check out her website & social media below   Charlee's Cure Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/ Charlee's Cure Foundation website https://www.charleescurefoundation.com/ Donate to Self care packages for Caregivers   http...

On this episode I sat down with my friend & Chef Kaitlin Guerin of New Orleans' Lagniappe Baking. We talked a bit about how she got into the world of culinary & what it is like for women in the world of culinary. Kaitlin also shared her insights on what it's like being a new small business owner.   Links referenced:  Kaitlin's Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/lagniappebaking/ www.lagniappebak...

A great chat with Mercedes Bent of Lightspeed Venture Partners. We talked candidly about what it is like for her in the world of VC as a woman (especially a woman of color). We also chatted about #BLM in post-George Floyd era as well as the impact of the loss of Chadwick Boseman in the age of COVID-19.   Mercedes's Lightspeed profile https://lsvp.com/team/mercedes-bent/   Music:  https://www.purpl...