Two Mics Up

Eps. 55: Today the Two Mics Up team works to educate our audience on human trafficking.  Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide. According to the Department of State, 2 million women and children are victims of human trafficking every year.   In the United States alone, 300 thousand children are forced into child prostitution and child pornography each year. In Washi...

Eps. 54 Today on Two Mics Up host damednydc heads to California to sit down and chop it up with Mokenstef.  This totally amazing interview with @therealmokenstef is now available on all streaming platforms.  Tune in to hear the ladies discuss the inspiration behind their smash #1995 Billboard hit "He's Mine", life before , during and after Azz Izz, and their upcoming projects. Featuring:...

Eps. 53: damednydc host of the Two Mics Up podcast travels out to Seattle Washington and chops it with Tyson Robinson host of the TysonVibes Podcast.  Tyson Robinson uses his platform to inspire confidence in our communities businesses by highlighting the knowledge and experience of breakthrough entrepreneurs across our country.  This is a platform crossover conversation show. Check out...

Eps. 52: Are you or anyone you know worrying about a legal problem? Do you need legal advice or legal representation? Well today on the Two Mics Up Podcast you will not have to go much further to find the right person who may have a solution to your problems.  The days of no longer being able to afford an attorney are long gone, tune in as we sit down with Regina Legette an Independent LegalS...

Eps. 51 Today on Two Mics Up as we close out May and National Mental Heath Awareness month - we wanted to speak to the role of The Church and Mental Health.  We are joined by Pastor Al Harris and his wife Co-Pastor Sabrina Harris of Deliverance Headquarters for All People located in Suitland, Maryland and they help to educate us on the spiritual, physical and mental journey involved in an ind...

Eps. 50: Today the Two Mics Up team heads to Pittsburgh PA, and sits down with Christina Leeman; Author, Blogger, Teacher Ministry, “She Who Honors”!  Christina Leeman, MPH is a Kingdom - centered Spiritual health educator. Christina helps women form a strong spiritual foundation in Jesus towards better wholistic health. This leads to inner healing of ones soul. And assists you to break free...

Eps. 49: Today on Two Mics Up damednydc has the pleasure to sit down with Kimberly McLemore, Author, Podcast Host, Book Coach, CEO & Founder of WSBI, LLC as well as Rose and Ian Burke - the founders of the Burke Business Consulting Firm.  We discuss an ongoing issue in our community and that is Why don't we support black businesses?  Tune in and enjoy this diverse conversation and kn...

Eps. 48: Today Two Mics Up heads to California and sits down with "Chef Tico Rico". Tropical land tends to sprout people with vibrant cultures. The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is no exception. From Afro-Latin roots and a childhood spent hovering near his grandmother as she cooked, emerged Chef Richard Taylor a.k.a "Chef Tico Rico". His passion for food and love for all those who share in eating...

Eps. 47: Today on episode 47 of the Two Mics Up Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with a young man who we feel is symbolic of what our future holds as a black community.  Joe Hughes III - who is currently an undergrad at Virginia Tech University joins Two Mics Up and blesses us with his amazing talents as a writer and poet.  Joe also opens up as it relates to mental health challen...

Eps. 46: Today damednydc and Alisa Middleton talk candidly about the Derrick Chauvin trial and "Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence", Maxine Waters heading out to Minnesota and telling the protestors to "stay in the street", they also touch on the flip side of police brutality while talking about former Buffalo police officer Cariol Horne and her case being overturned and lastly - the Covid 19 pande...

Eps. 45: As we enter the middle of Season 2, the Two Mics Up team takes a moment to pause and reflect with some of our past conversations that had to be edited, revised or just didn't make the cut.  Today's episode is all in fun, hope you enjoy and see you next week!

Eps. 44: damednydc Host of the Two Mics Up Podcast heads to Los Angeles and sits down with impact driven entrepreneur, actress and producer Shani Pride.  Shani is one of the most amazing and diverse sisters out here putting in that work.  Listen in and get inspired by Shani's Foundation E, which is committed to justice, diversity, inclusion, equality and equity through its programmatic w...

Eps. 43: Today the Two Mics Up crew has the opportunity to head to New Orleans and We Rise and We Shine with actress, writer, producer and former radio host Samantha Beaulieu.  This sister talks to us about her most recent projects, Black Girl Magic and Samantha also touches on the most recent Golden Globes Awards and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's lack of diversity. This talented...

Eps. 42: Spring is in the air, and are you ready to Spring Forward?  Join Two Mics Up as we sit down and prepare to get fit for the summer with Chelsea Shea, proud Owner of Pure Barre Woodbridge.  Pure Barre is more than your traditional fitness place, Pure Barre is rooted in isometric movements that provide big results.  Pure Barre embraces all different levels of fitness, and cate...

Eps. 41: Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with actor/writer/producer Lawrence Adisa.  Lawrence gives us some insight on the film industry. We also chop it up as it relates to the state of America, the pandemic and more.  Tune in as we get ready to hit the big screen with this episode: Lights Camera Adisa!   Featuring   Actor/Writer/Producer Lawrence Adisa  F...

Eps. 40: Today Two Mics Up has the opportunity to have a Heartfelt conversation with Carl Armstrong the Director of Operations at Heart 4 The Community Initiative and Host of Carlsconversations.  This episode we cover topics from politics,  black men and their role in the family, the role of the church and Carls continued efforts to have open and genuine talks through his Carlsconversati...

Eps. 39: Today on Two Mics Up, We Talking 'Bout Taxes!!!  That's right taxes... just that quick tax season is upon us and we decided to get prepared.  We chat with Jennifer McDuffie of JMIncome Tax Services.  Jennifer breaks it down and educates us and our listeners on the fact that in today's world you need a tax professional not a tax preparer.  Tune in and find out more abou...

Eps. 38: The Two Mics Up crew has the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer Carroll Foy... A sister who is breaking ground as she runs for Governor in the Commonwealth of Virginia!  Jennifer talks to us about her background and history from a young child in Petersburg VA, to her raising the bar while a female cadet in VMI to her rise from the Public Defenders office to running for Governor in...

Eps. 37:  Today the Two Mics Up crew travels to Long Beach California and talks Black People Sh*t with the lovely and phenomenal actress Janora McDuffie.  This conversation take us on a journey as we discuss Janora's early education acting career, the state of America, her relationship and what it is like to have a spouse who is in law enforcement and so much more!  Tune in and list...

Eps. 36: Today on Two Mics Up we have the opportunity to sit down with Joseph Mcrae - Content Creator and Co-Host of The Mcrae Kingz Podcast.  Joseph talks to us with one goal in mind.  That is to address the toxic masculinity issues the Black LGBQT+ Community faces from within the Black Community as a whole.  This conversation will be a springboard to educate our people and create...

Eps. 35: On today's episode the Two Mics Up team sits down with Actor Travis Raeburn.  This young King wows us not only with his talent, but his knowledge, words of wisdom and very clear views of today's damaged society.  Tune in as we discuss with Travis -  Trump, racism in America, biases against Black Men, the changing of the Presidential guard and Travis's acting career. Featuri...

Eps. 34: Today the Two Mics Up team sits down with Gary Holland, a man that is a true inspiration in the community! Gary wears many hats, from his participation and role as a  Associate Pastor, to his role serving as the Chair of the Economic Development Committee for the Stafford NAACP to coordinating events in the community as the Founder and Executive Vice Chair of the #ENOUGH organization...

Eps. 33: Today on Episode 33, the Two Mics Up crew head up to the Great North!  Toronto to be exact and we chop it up with Linette Doherty -  a truly multi-talented actress, dancer and choreographer.  She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of The S.P.A.C.E. dance studio.  Linette shares her perspective as we discuss the Pandemic, America's Insurrection, Trump and BLM as...

Eps. 32: Join - Host damednydc and Featured Co-Host Alisa Middleton sit down and discuss one of the darkest days in American History!  January 6, 2021 will forever be known as Insurrection Day!  It has been one week to the day since the insurrection occurred, this is a discussion that needs to be heard.  Enjoy this bonus episode both on our podcast and YouTube Channels!  . Feat...

Eps. 31: The Two Mics Up team has returned with a New Year, New Perspective for Season 2!  We open up with John Reid the Founder/Editor of the PW Perspective and Langston Carter the Managing Editor of the PW Perspective.  This episode we are educated on how to speak our "voice" and not let silence persist! Take note and use Langston Carter's motto of "causing good trouble".  Listen...