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.NET Rocks!Frictionless Development with Nicole ForsgrenHow do you eliminate the friction of development? Carl and Richard talk to Nicole Forsgren about her upcoming book on eliminating the friction from software development. Building on her earlier book, Accelerate, Nicole discusses the role of AI technologies in software development, along with more traditional DevOps elements, such as automating testing, deployment, telemetry, and more. There's never been a better time to pay attention to your tools and methods when it comes to software development - when you improve your workflow, your productivity soars!2025-06-1957 min
.NET Rocks!Frictionless Development with Nicole ForsgrenHow do you eliminate the friction of development? Carl and Richard talk to Nicole Forsgren about her upcoming book on eliminating the friction from software development. Building on her earlier book, Accelerate, Nicole discusses the role of AI technologies in software development, along with more traditional DevOps elements, such as automating testing, deployment, telemetry, and more. There's never been a better time to pay attention to your tools and methods when it comes to software development - when you improve your workflow, your productivity soars!2025-06-1900 min.NET Rocks!Frictionless Development with Nicole ForsgrenHow do you eliminate the friction of development? Carl and Richard talk to Nicole Forsgren about her upcoming book on eliminating the friction from software development. Building on her earlier book, Accelerate, Nicole discusses the role of AI technologies in software development, along with more traditional DevOps elements, such as automating testing, deployment, telemetry, and more. There's never been a better time to pay attention to your tools and methods when it comes to software development - when you improve your workflow, your productivity soars!2025-06-1900 min
True Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightNicole Franklin Poole Interrogation l A Hate Fueled RAMPAGE!Nicole Franklin Poole Interrogation l A Hate Fueled RAMPAGE!Suspect: Nicole Franklin Poole (42 at the time) Victim: Natalia Miranda (14 at the time)Date Of Incident: December 9th, 2019Date Of Interrogation: December 19th, 2019Department: Clive Iowa Police Department#interrogation #crime #policeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-the-court-of-public-opinion-with-alexis-knight--6292057/support.2025-04-1733 min
The Conversations with Nicole ShowBONUS EPISODE! Will Graham on Faith, Family, and Carrying Billy Graham’s Legacy ForwardNicole Huckabee is beyond humbled to welcome Will Graham, the eldest son of Franklin Graham and grandson of Billy Graham, to The Conversations with Nicole Show. Will represents the third generation of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and has shared the Gospel with over one million people across six continents since 2006. Serving as Executive Vice President of BGEA, Will continues to carry forward the powerful legacy of spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Will resides with his wife, Kendra, and their three children in the mountains of North Carolina. Learn more about the impactful mission of BGEA...2025-03-1929 min
Tangazo181. Tangazo!: The legacy of Mo. State Representative Esther Haywood, Andreal Hooseman. Nicole Franklin coauthor Ella’s Sunday Song, Chester Asher and STL public school education. Joe Hanrahan, Artistic Director Midnight Theater company.Great lineup for the 181st episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, Thursday December 12th. ------ Special guest include Andreal Hoosman, real estate mogul and daughter, of the late former Missouri State Representative Esther Haywood, will join us in studio, to discuss her mother’s legacy. -------- Nicole Franklin, filmmaker, journalist and coauthor of”Ella’s Sunday Song” a children’s picture book, introducing the Spiritual, a musical art form, that emerged from centuries of enslavement, in the United States. ------ Chester Asher, is a social justice activist and educator, since gradua...2024-12-201h 50
True Crime Podcast 2025 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories PodcastNicole Franklin Poole Interrogation l A Hate Fueled RAMPAGE!Nicole Franklin Poole Interrogation l A Hate Fueled RAMPAGE!Suspect: Nicole Franklin Poole (42 at the time) Victim: Natalia Miranda (14 at the time)Date Of Incident: December 9th, 2019Date Of Interrogation: December 19th, 2019Department: Clive Iowa Police Department#interrogation #crime #policeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-podcast-2025-police-interrogations-911-calls-and-true-police-stories-podcast--5693470/support.2024-12-1733 minTrue Crime & The Court of Public Opinion with Alexis KnightNicole Franklin Poole Interrogation l A Hate Fueled RAMPAGE!Nicole Franklin Poole Interrogation l A Hate Fueled RAMPAGE!Suspect: Nicole Franklin Poole (42 at the time) Victim: Natalia Miranda (14 at the time)Date Of Incident: December 9th, 2019Date Of Interrogation: December 19th, 2019Department: Clive Iowa Police Department#interrogation #crime #policeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-the-court-of-public-opinion-with-alexis-knight--6292057/support.2024-12-1433 min
The Homance ChroniclesEpisode 312: Hoes of History: Rosalind FranklinRosalind Franklin was a brilliant yet underappreciated scientist whose work was instrumental in one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century - the discovery of the DNA double helix. Often overshadowed in the history books, Rosalind’s meticulous research in X-ray crystallography paved the way for the understanding of DNA’s structure, yet her contributions went largely uncredited during her lifetime. We explore Rosalind’s journey from her early education in England to her groundbreaking work at King’s College London. We’ll discuss her pivotal Photograph 51, which revealed the DNA double helix’s structure and the circu...2024-11-1446 min
FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing ItYou Can Afford to Leave Your Job But You’re Afraid to Quit | E153 Tess Waresmith & Nicole FranklinThere will be a point in your FI journey when a stable salary will become less important to you. You’ve built up your savings and investments to a place where you are comfortable. The freedom and flexibility over your time are more valuable than that regular paycheck.The thought of leaving your job has you nervous though. Even after running the numbers and knowing you have enough, there are still a lot of emotions tied up in financial insecurity. “Do I really have enough? Maybe I should work for one more year.” On top of that, maybe...2024-11-0648 min
Prep School: A Readiness PodcastCould You Stop The Bleed? With Denise SchwartzAre you ready for the unexpected? You come across a hiker bleeding seriously from a fall - could you stop the bleed? Could you help a person who was drowning, having a stroke, choking or having a life-threatening allergic reaction? Would you be calm and confident in your ability to respond to an emergency? Nicole Roma Thurrell of the Institute for Wild Med teaches us how to be prepared.Find the Institute for Wilderness Medicine at www.wildmed.comDo you have questions, comments or thoughts about this episode? I'd like...2024-07-0929 min
Conversations With NicoleCWN Radio Show Ep 14 Margaret FranklinNicole's guest is Margaret Franklin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-nicole--5650178/support.2024-05-0528 min
Women in Tech Trailblazers: Authenticity UnleashedBeing an InfluenceHERHey there, trailblazers! This week, Tiffany Benitez and Jordan Franklin are joined by Nicole McMackin, CEO of Irvine Technology Company, on the "Women in Tech Trailblazers" podcast.
Nicole shares her remarkable journey from law to tech, aiming to bridge the gender gap. She's not just about leadership; she's changing the game for women in tech by focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Right from the start, Nicole gets real about the authenticity challenges women face in tech, noting, “Staying true to yourself is crucial, yet challenging in a space whe...2024-04-0431 min
The Janus Adams ShowBEFORE YOU GO, Nicole Franklin & Bryant Monteilh (FULL)Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh are the producers and co-hosts of an extraordinary podcast series, BEFORE YOU GO. Lurking in the background of that title is the taboo subject of death. But, “Before You Go” is, without question, about life. In on-site interviews, here are stories about life and living from the vantage of those who know more about the subject than most of us ever will—centenarians, people who've achieved or are nearing their 100th birthdays.
What do they have to tell us about living long and living well? What would you want to pass on as your stories of a l...2024-03-0354 minThe Janus Adams ShowBEFORE YOU GO: Nicole Franklin & Bryant Monteilh (Promo)Coming up on THE JANUS ADAMS SHOW, "Before You Go"--centarians tell stories of a lifetime. Guests: Producers and Co-Hosts, Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh.2024-03-0200 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Join Us for NewsWe've got exciting news coming up--which may explain why Before You Go will be in Memphis a number of times to set up for Season 4. Sign up for our Before You Go newsletter and find out!! Here's the link: https://forms.gle/VQRAmVRdrefDmFjo7 Thanks, BYG Fam!
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CRS Radio The Chat Reel with Billy and Friends Special Guest Nicole FranklinThe Chat Reel of Caribbean Radio Show Airs 3am Jerusalem time on November 15th, and 8pm Eastern American time November 14th. Central Time 7pm Pacific Time 5pm Join us as we talk to special Guest Nicole Franklin she is the co - founder of Coo at 3 Quality She is the Executive Producer and Co - host at Before you go, Board member at Bayer YMCA, , President and Senior director at EPIP. She studied Mass Communication at Illnois University, a contributing author at the good men project. Contributor at buyblacks.com 2014 to present. She is also the founder of Hack4Hope She...2022-11-151h 58
Nicole Ravachi PodcastEpisodio 2: ¡Esto es WOW! - El verdadero empoderamiento femeninoBienvenidos al segundo episodio de esto es ¡WOW! con Nicole Ravachi, en este episodio tenemos como invitado especial a Franklin Ramos, experto en moda, belleza, estilismo y entretenimiento. En este podcast él revela como llegó a ser la maravillosa persona que es hoy y cuenta su experiencia de vida, Franklin materializó el cabello soñado de Nicole y juntos responderán la pregunta más frecuente en las redes de Nicole acerca de su cabello, aprende con ellos consejos de belleza, cuidados y tips útiles para tu día a día.2022-11-1049 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Motor City CharmBetty Chavis spent years as a star recruiter for Michigan Technological University. If young people of color were to find their way far North to Houghton, MI, they needed someone to trust. Michigan Tech turned to Ms. Chavis, a Detroit native who grew up exploring all of her curiosities. An early career in dance led to sharing the stage with the best as in Katherine Dunham. Then Ms. Chavis formed her own company, performed for legends and opened her own charm center for Motown's finest. Detroit and its suburbs were her playground, and her heartbreak. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Br...2022-10-0741 min
Franklin Taggart's Virtual Coffee BreakCelebrating Success: Nicole Murphy, Grace Yoga and WellnessToday, I visited Grace Yoga and Wellness in Loveland, Colorado, a business owned by my friends Nicole and Ryan Murphy. I've been inspired by their story since I've known them, but today I'm even more inspired after seeing what their business has become.
To learn more about them and the business they've created, I'm going to recommend visiting their website, https://lovegraceyoga.com
You can read their story there and see where faith, vision, courage, and hard work can lead. Even if you're not a local resident, I'd encourage you to just hear and see w...2022-09-2508 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Undying Love Devotion and RespectWhen Ajuma Muhammad was approached with a four-year old Black boy terrorizing the classroom, he relied on his years of practice and observations from his world travels to address the client's concerns. As we continue to perpetuate a climate where stress and distress affect the life expectancy of Black men, dedicated professionals like Mr. Muhammad are even more in demand. His loving and familial approach to healing definitely stem from African roots. This author of 101 Proven and Effective Strategies for Empowering Black Boys has thoughts on how life's choices and care for one another are the answer to productive live...2022-09-2441 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: The Ballot The Bullet The Incarcerated SeniorsAudiences tune in to Before You Go for first-hand accounts of the lives of our seniors. What about those of a certain age behind bars? Is death-by-incarceration being discussed enough in mainstream conversation? Formerly incarcerated Yusef Jones is currently out on parole after being sentenced to 30 to 60 years in a correctional facility known for its large population of lifers. In discussing the reality of coming into the system as a young man and leaving as a senior, Mr. Jones shares rare insight into how to survive behind bars. Education, mentoring and hope are first and foremost, according to our gue...2022-09-2441 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: The South Bend Stop on The Underground RailroadCareer educator and Michiana griot Brother Sage and wife Charlotte Pfeifer Gillam, a community advocate, activist and pioneering politician share a loving approach to African American history. Community is everything to this South Bend, Indiana couple who hail from various locations prior to their current home including Ohio, Michigan and East St. Louis, IL. In this episode they give an audio tour of the travels of enslaved peoples via the Midwestern Underground Railroad route and its conditions at the time. The two are also generous with their advice on pursuing education, the power of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Uni...2022-08-2941 minTangazo107. Hank in Conversation with Nicole Franklin and Tom BaileyLast nights taping of the KDHX podcast Tangazo, was more than uplifting, it was encouraging, it was a reminder that black people doing great things, can also be selfless and magnanimous! ——— I felt refreshed after an hours conversation with writer, filmmaker and podcaster Nicole Franklin and Tom Bailey, Vice President of Development and Special Events, for the St. Louis Metropolitan Urban League. Tangazo.kdhx.org. Nicole, is the daughter the late Don Franklin, one of the founders of the GSLABJ and one of the first black journalist, employed by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She shares the story...2022-08-2356 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Fannie Lou Hamer Takes Center StageDiana Solomon-Glover answered the call from her friend and musical collaborator Chandler Carter to pursue a commission by the Santa Fe Opera for new works. They presented the story of Fannie Lou Hamer as an opera, won the commission and the upcoming debut is sure to be a theatrical experience like no other.Diana is a longtime friend of Before You Go co-host Nicole Franklin. In this interview, Franklin and Bryant Monteilh learn first-hand how classical music and African American stories are what audiences have been waiting for, and in which Diana brings a lifetime of classical mus...2022-08-2241 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Canada Emancipation DayAugust 1 in Canada is cause for a joyous occasion: Emancipation Day! Before You Go was honored to hear all about the journey to commemorating the freeing of enslaved people from Rosemary Sadlier OOnt (Order of Ontario), a champion of African Canadian education for Canadian residents. Just like crusader Opal Lee's efforts pushed national holiday status for Juneteenth in the United States, Sadlier spent a lifetime bringing African Canadian history to national recognition.Unlike the United States and South America, slavery was abolished across the British Commonwealth (which includes Canada) in 1834.Sadlier, a prolific author and pa...2022-08-2241 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Five Stars for a Two Star Major GeneralWhen this two star major general shared details of his military and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) experience with our show, we knew it would be special. For the hosts there was also a jaw-dropping moment (or two) due to Major General Gravett's courage, agility, incredible heart and humility. Hold onto your seat! This talented hero, awarded the Medal of Valor, also shares crucial information that addresses the health and wellness of veterans, especially in California where he was appointed as a cabinet member to oversee their benefits. This Major General takes his role very seriously. and for this...2022-07-2241 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Return To BuffaloBefore You Go first interviewed Mother Doyle days after the terrorist attack where an 18 year-old white supremacist dressed in tactical gear fatally wounded 10 people in his mission to kill all the Black people he could. Mother Doyle does her usual grocery run on Saturdays at 2pm. She would have been there had she not gone to pick up her dry cleaning that afternoon. Unfortunately her friend and writing colleague Kat Massey was shopping that day and became victim to this horrific tragedy.Mother Doyle is a columnist of 44 years for the city's oldest Black newspaper, The Buffalo...2022-07-1841 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Seniors on Skid RowRev. Andy Bales has fought to end homelessness in Los Angeles County for more than three decades. His tales of life on the streets of Skid Row illustrate the emergency situation in which Los Angeles has found itself. An average of 5.5 people die daily in LA County when they are unhoused. Bales and his team at Union Rescue Mission have provided housing, counseling, job programs and much more. Seniors end up homeless for a variety of reasons. When they do they find themselves in a situation that is said to reduce life expectancy by nearly 30 years. This epis...2022-07-0441 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Juneteenth With Artist Richard C Press SrWhen searching Richard Press Online Gallery be prepared to experience a powerful variety of an artist's rendition of humanity on canvas. Mr. Press is a renowned artist located in Hampton, VA. This lifelong painter, muralist and educator is busier than ever with his contributions to community. Mr. Press' painting "Here Today Gone Tomorrow" is featured in documentary produced by USA Today. His murals have also captured the attention of the masses.Before You Go hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh take listeners on a detailed tour of his artistic journey.This episode first ai...2022-06-2440 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: On The WaterfrontAt the time of this recording, the Port of Los Angeles has 45,000 jobs available. Working for the Port means being in the company of a business that pulls in $1.5 billion per day. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh have an eye-opening chat with Joe Gatlin about the Port and the close-knit community that borders it, San Pedro, CA. Gatlin is a member of the family who sued the Port in the 1970s for equitable hiring. The Port--often referred to as the country's economic engine--is a union-led opportunity for numerous careers and for day workers as well. In this interview...2022-06-2041 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Purple Heart On A MissionRobert Branscomb is a veteran, pilot and for a number of years--and still today in his 80's--a generous, experienced financial advisor with a specialty in insurance offerings. How do you make financial planning purposeful and profitable? And how do you avoid embarrassing the family when it comes to end of life decisions? Mr. Branscomb, a Purple Heart veteran, speaks candidly on all with Nicole, Bryant and to audience members in need of advice. And Mr. Branscomb's travels in a very special pilot-for-a-day program for children will warm your heart.This episode premiered on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los...2022-06-1840 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Terror Comes To BuffaloThis episode follows days after a tragic event in the United States--in Buffalo known as the City of Good Neighbors. Eva M. Doyle writes her column of 44 years "Eye On History" for the nearly 100-year-old Black newspaper The Buffalo Criterion. Ms. Doyle--known as Mother Doyle--happened to change her plans from her routine 2pm Saturday grocery run to Tops Supermarket and picked up her dry cleaning instead. She avoided death that day. But her colleague, fellow writer Katherine "Kat" Massey, did not. At the time of this recording, Mother Doyle published a column remembering Ms. Massey and the nine other co...2022-05-2540 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: The War The Union And A Good WomanIsaac Turner, Jr. was introduced to our program Before You Go by KBLA Talk 1580 host Najah Roberts. This 98-year-old war veteran appears with daughter Julia Hardman and recalls war stories from five invasions. Mr. Turner entered the Navy as a cook under Generals Eisenhower, MacArthur and Nimitz and when under attack, all hands were on deck. During one direct hit to their naval ship, Turner survived, but lost five of his best friends all at once. After the war ended Mr. Turner moved his young family from Shreveport, LA to Los Angeles where he at one time held two...2022-05-2341 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Broadcast News The Inside ReportWhen news personalities such as Ted Koppel and Walter Cronkite delivered news from overseas, broadcast audiences probably were not aware of who was manning/woman-ing the foreign desks of network newsrooms at the Big Three: ABC, CBS and NBC. Eric V. Tait, Jr. and Stephen C. Miller give the inside report on how they made decisions--decisions for which they often had to fight to cover--that brought diverse story coverage into the living rooms during the early years of television news. These two and their African American colleagues played a big role in some exceptional reporting.Stephen C. M...2022-05-1341 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Lessons in the LAUSDThe LAUSD has been blessed with numerous dedicated educators, one of whom is Caldwell Williams. Mr. Williams was referred to Before You Go hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh by a listener and fellow veteran friend of his, Farron Dozier, who considers Mr. Williams a mentor. We quickly learn why.This 88-year-old educator and mental health expert is very sharp as he carefully recounts his detailed journey through several teaching assignments as a Black male educator in the public schools of Los Angeles. His work--and success--with the "troublemakers" in the classroom quickly lead him to the role o...2022-05-0541 min
Podiatry Legends Podcast204 - Patient Centred Practice with Dr Nicole Graf FreelsDr Nicole Graf Freels is the owner of Lexington Podiatry in Kentucky, USA, and she is a true inspiration and trailblazer when it comes to doing things differently. She has developed a business that is 100% patient-centred and focused on every touchpoint. This care and attention to detail with her patients is why her business has 1745 Google Reviews with a 4.9 Star-Rating. In this episode, we discuss: Developing team culture and making sure every new team member fits as they should. Making an effort to make every patient feel special. VIP - Very Individualised Person It do...2022-04-2948 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Adger Cowans Photographing UsWhen Nicole Franklin first met Adger Cowans years ago in New York City she knew other being an extremely talented artist and photographer, he has a welcoming spirit that has put thousands of his subjects through the years at ease. With Adger on the mic, both Bryant and Nicole have a wonderful time recalling his childhood in Columbus, OH, weekend trips to New York to hear jazz greats eventually moving in with his mentor Gordon Parks, and falling out of his seat twice when it was time for a gorgeous nude model to disrobe. From encounters with the Fondas...2022-04-2841 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: About That Military LifeEarly in life things seem to have come easy to military veteran Frank Coats. When drafted to the front lines of the Korean War, Coats was promoted to sergeant within a year. But he quickly found out racism often puts African Americans in harm's way. Staying employed and living life responsibly had its difficulties--even grave ones--but Mr. Coats and his never-give-up attitude came through. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh are reminded of life's solid principles during this conversation with Mr. Coats who had to do a deal under the table when purchasing his home as only the...2022-04-1541 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Carmen de Lavallade From East LA to BroadwayCarmen de Lavallade grew up in a Mexican neighborhood in East Los Angeles and started dancing as a teenager. It was her time with Lester Horton that inspired her teaching and choreography career. She was so inspired she invited her junior high school friend Alvin Ailey, to study dance with Horton as well. Both dancers moved to New York to star in an all-star cast of the Broadway show "House of Flowers." On this show she met her husband, Geoffrey Holder who was "always chasing after me." Their love story of 60 years captured our hearts. Ms. de Lavallade is a...2022-04-0541 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Live in LA Its Our Oscars Show!Stanley Nelson appears as a guest on Before You Go during a career milestone: Oscar nominee. After decades of directing historical documentaries illuminating African American history through compelling interviews and a library of rare footage, Nelson, an award-winning filmmaker, made it to the big stage. Though he, co-director Traci A. Curry and his team with Firelight Media did not take the Oscar this year, he says it was truly "an honor to be nominated" and Before You Go hosts Nicole and Bryant were honored to discuss his Oscar nominated project, Attica.Laurens Grant (American Experience: Jesse Owens), an...2022-04-0543 min
Nicky's worldToday is the day when we pay tribute to one of the greatest singers,Aretha Franklin.Karaoke to 'you make me feel like a natural woman' and 'ain't no way' and talk about Aretha Franklin's musical career.2022-04-0119 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Legacy Close To HomeIn 1970, Black Theatre Troupe founder Helen K. Mason launched the oldest Black theatre organization in the Southwest Region of the United States while in Phoenix, AZ. She was 60 years old at the time and ready for retirement, but the neighborhood children told her performing plays was what they wished to do. The theatre still exists with a thriving season under Executive Director David Hemphill. He joins the show to reflect on her legacy. A treasured archive from Bryant's road trip from San Diego to Phoenix that captured his Grandmother's story in her own words via cassette tape, sets the...2022-03-2140 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Cheers Tears and that Son of a $*#&! Redd FoxxFormer Mayor Lelia Foley-Davis made history with her election to office while a single mother of five on welfare. Her "common sense" degree enabled her leadership skills to help put Taft, OK on the map and made the three Presidents she personally met during her lifetime pay attention.Yet even as a woman in a top position of authority she found she had to fend off corruption and personal attacks--and from an unlikely antagonist, Redd Foxx. Her story of their encounter is filled with twists, turns, and gunfire! During the time spent with hosts Nicole Fr...2022-03-1841 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Poetry Praise and PeaceRaheemah Raheem, possibly the second most famous resident of Turner Station, Maryland next to Henrietta Lacks, shares her poetry and a revealing story about a life-changing choice she had to make as a 17-year-old mother who lived in New York City at the time. Her daughter Trudy Reed joins hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh for a chat about abandonment, forgiveness, and faith.And, for those who remember, how would you rate the selection of "the switch"?This episode first aired on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles.
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Before You GoBefore You Go: A Rancher An Educator and A GentlemanIn this postcard from Oklahoma, we meet Cedric Johnson, the first African American to represent the State of Oklahoma at a Democratic National Convention. Since this was 2016, Mr. Johnson, who had been a Republican earlier in life, was well into his 80s when he was asked to take on this role. And why not? He had a stellar career as teacher and principal in Muskogee, spending a significant amount of his life as both a student and educator at the historic Manual Training High School. He has a lot to teach us about the rich history of the numerous Af...2022-03-0241 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Rewind In Time with Those Who Walked With KingBefore You Go hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh take A Rewind In Time with more of Bryant's treasured archives--this time while on assignment with WVON in Chicago. At the feet of the 30ft Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial statue on display in Washington DC, Bryant's microphone captured the memories of Andrew Young, Rev Jesse Jackson, Dr Joseph Lowery, Rev. Otis Moss, Jr., educator Erma Williams and other visitors. It is the riveting testimony from the witness, Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles, that provides a rare account of those final moments of Dr. King's life--from before The Mountaintop speech till...2022-02-2641 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Rewind In Time with Rev Fred ShuttlesworthHost Bryant Monteilh takes listeners for A Rewind In Time with this candid 2004 interview of Southern Christian Leadership co-founder Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. In the 1950s and 60s in Birmingham, Alabama, an endorsement from Shuttlesworth's would earn the public's trust when activists came to town to fight for desegregation and voting rights. Shuttlesworth was on the front lines against the Klan and rogue authority figures. He survived two bombings and an incident where he was fire hosed and hospitalized. In Shuttlesworth's own words he gives behind-the-scenes details of some tense moments when he had to cut his hospital st...2022-02-1441 min
12 MillionIntroducing fascinating centenarians via Podcast | Nicole FranklinNicole Franklin is a writer/director and podcaster. When not on a film set, she produces and co-hosts the podcast, Before You Go, which features first-person accounts from the more mature generation, including adults 100 years young whose stories the history books may have missed.
Visit her at https://www.NicoleFranklin.com2022-02-1148 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Rewind In Time with Dr Joseph LoweryHuntsville Alabama's own Dr. Joseph Lowery sat down with Bryant Monteilh back in 2004 to talk about growing up with a profiling experience that could have tragically changed the course of his life, run ins with the Klan, his encounters with George Wallace and how Dr. Lowery, a reverend, managed to part "the blue sea."This episode first aired on KBLA Talk 1580.
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Before You GoBefore You Go: Music Memories and The SmithsBefore You Go co-host Nicole Franklin has the honor of inviting her longtime friend Juanita Smith who shares memories of her composer husband Hale Smith with Bryant Monteilh and the audience. It's a walk through musical history as Hale Smith's work in the genres of classical, jazz and spirituals brought him, Juanita and their family from Cleveland, Ohio to New York City. Upon arriving in NYC, Juanita quickly found work at the United Nations and Hale was surrounded by a nucleus of talent which included Kathleen Battle, Randy Weston, Melba Liston, Dizzy Gillespie, Ron Carter, Ahmad Jamal an...2022-02-0341 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Spot the Signs Seniors and Mental WellnessStaying connected to our seniors and recognizing signs of depression, self-harm, sustained and existing trauma and mental illness is crucial these days, especially while experiencing a global pandemic. Here on Before You Go, we knew it was time to call in an expert. Helena Washington has a Masters of Education, Counseling. She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Texas & Ohio), Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) and Master Addiction Counselor (National Certification). Helena shares some practical and essential steps toward mental wellness when it comes to our more seasoned population. Her holistic and collaborative approach to healing stems from...2022-01-2841 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: The LA County Deputy DA Talks Grandma Grandpa ScamRenee Rose is the Deputy-in-Charge of the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Section of the White Collar Crimes Division of the LA County District Attorney's Office. Eder Hernandez works as a victims service representative within the department. This is a busy office due to the number of scams, physical abuse, neglect, and even murder that occur. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh take listeners into a day in the life of a prosecutor and her team. They often find those who prey on the elderly population are often right in their own home.This episode premiered on KB...2022-01-2141 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Right Place Right Time Right StuffOur Season 2 premiere episode features hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh as they visit with stage and screen star Terry Carter. Fans of Battlestar Gallactica know him as Colonel Tigh. PBS viewers know his award-winning documentary, A Duke Named Ellington. Terry shares numerous stories from a lengthy career which includes roles on Broadway and even a history-making turn in the newsroom as the first African American news anchor when he was hired at WBZ-TV Boston.Co-starring roles alongside Eartha Kitt, Vinie Burrows, Diahann Carrroll and Pam Grier leave Terry a lot to talk about. Tune in to di...2022-01-1441 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Friendly Call with Film Critic Kathleen CarrollFor our Season 1 finale, we honor the words that often end our show: "Might be time to pick up the phone. There's no time like the present! What a gift." Before You Go co-hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh introduce this episode with the delightful and colorful reviews of Kathleen Carroll as remembered in her book My Life in the Dark. Kathleen is a retired film critic from the New York Daily News who made so many industry friends and connections she decided to bring Hollywood to her hometown of Lake Placid, New York by co-founding the L...2022-01-1440 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Visit with James Meredith in MississippiThe Before You Go conversation with James Meredith sets the record straight. Mr. Meredith, an iconic warrior, made history during the Jim Crow era in the United States. He integrated the University of Mississippi--a fight he won with the aid of then attorney and future judge Constance Baker Motley from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Though he won the case, federal troops were called up by President Kennedy to see that Mr. Meredith made it safely to campus. This is just the beginning of the story of a man who was denied his civil rights by his home state and...2021-12-2241 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Heart to HeartBusy casting director Mellicent Dyane had a 30-year career before deciding it was time to direct her first film. The subject was a pressing one--her mother had suffered a heart attack and no one in her family recognized the signs. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh bring listeners a first-hand account from survivor Paula McLaughlin and her filmmaker daughter. Hear how the family rallied when triple bypass surgery for an 80+ year old was the only option and how a healthy lifestyle--caffeine withdrawal and all--keeps everyone on track. This episode first aired on KBLA Talk 1580 in Los Angeles.2021-12-1541 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: The Champ Is Here!Bronx, NY native Dorothy Swanston, born in 1945, is 10 years into her post-retirement career as a champion pool player. She's a three-time MVP and she and son Wayne visit with Before You Go co-host Nicole Franklin to explain the tricks of the trade--even what to look for in dirty pool! Shout out and RIP to Cue Lounge in the Bronx where Ms. Swanston got her start. Ms. Swanston and her teammates, who play in Yonkers, NY recently returned from a national competition in Las Vegas, NV. Hear how this pool shark and her favorite pool stick, Ms. Smooth, s...2021-12-0840 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Family DetectiveIn this episode of Before You Go, hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh take listeners of their now weekly Los Angeles radio program on KBLA Talk 1580 to a quick visit with Aunt Pearlene and Menyoune in Chicago once more, then down the many roads traveled with Nicole's cousin, W. Jacarl Melton, from Nicole's maternal side of the family. Nicole calls Jacarl their "family detective." Jacarl tells vivid stories of the family ancestors all uncovered through research which he pursues to validate and document family lore. It's an exciting show--one where this Melton descendent began his family research journey when...2021-11-2441 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: Sweet Home ChicagoVisiting relatives during the end of the calendar year is tradition for millions of families. In this episode of Before You Go, hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh take listeners of their now weekly Los Angeles radio program on KBLA Talk 1580 to the South Side of Chicago. Aunt Pearlene and her daughter Menyoune always have entertaining catch-ups when Nicole calls. Why not have listeners tune in and grab some very important neighborhood history recorded from these first-person accounts? Hold on for a lot of laughs too. It's a family affair! And yes, our relative Aretha Franklin gets a shoutout...2021-11-1746 min
Dream CheckNiko Ivanov: Relationship Q&AIn this episode, Nicole & her husband, Niko Ivanov answer all your questions submitted through Instagram! They share how they met, practical ways they push each other closer to Jesus in marriage, when they want babies, books that changed their lives, and so much more!! Check in if you want know more about your host & the love story God wrote for her and her husband!Spotify Worship playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qhB3pWvNKkkaAYQqEy6jl?si=mZWgJYZtTKGM3xdaqkENjwThe Wait by DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good: https://amzn.to/3qJ7J9G2021-11-1753 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: The Revolution Was TelevisedHosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh introduce audiences to Nicole's longtime friend and colleague Rafee Kamaal, a groundbreaking television producer on the team responsible for the first syndicated talk show (strictly talk), hosted by Black Women. For You Black Woman aired out of New York City and was produced by Fred and Felicidad Dukes, with Kamaal in the role of associate producer. He went on to be a consulting producer as the show was rebranded as Today's Black Woman, hosted by entertainer Freda Payne and nationally distributed on ABC network O&O's. Early on in his career, Kamaal participated...2021-11-0842 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Journey through Black AppalachiaHosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh introduce audiences to author Mary Othella Burnette. Ms. Burnette self-published her book Lige of the Black Walnut Tree: Growing Up Black in Southern Appalachia. This adventure story covers the history of her community--a number of which are her extended family members. This poignant visit back in time beautifully describes the life of Black Mountaineers from a daughter descended from quite a colorful history. Mary Othella Burnette recalls her grandmother's memory of having the Emancipation Proclamation read to her family when she was five years old. Two years later--and years before Juneteenth became a...2021-10-3141 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: When the Philly Strike Struck OutHosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh bring audiences a voice from the aftermath of the 1944 Philadelphia transit strike that shut down the city and disrupted the war effort at the time. White workers were determined that Black workers would not be promoted from the back rooms to train and trolley conductors. At 100 years old Merrill Pittman Cooper shares his very candid view as an African American driver hired just one year later during very tumultuous times. He eventually meets his wife while driving the bus and he retires having served as the first African American Philadelphia transit workers union p...2021-10-2440 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: A Final Case for Reparations by the Late Rep. John Conyers, Jr.Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh take listeners back to an August 2018 interview Nicole conducted with Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-Michigan) and his career crusade to establish the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act. During the Congressman's lifetime, which the Congressman spent nearly three decades on a relentless campaign, the H.R. 40 Bill never made it out of Committee. In one of his final interviews, Rep. Conyers reflects on what reparations for African Americans would achieve and how he realized early on the journey it would take to get there.
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Art is Human NatureTetris/Self-care Pt.2 - Therapy And Self-Care Toolkits (Ft. Nicole Franklin)“In therapy, we cry, yes, but we also laugh together...” - Nicole Franklin (@livefreecs) See the artwork for this episode: https://www.artbyrobinson.com/episode-4-tetris-self-careDonate to the Black Mental Health Fund: https://gofund.me/6809e734For part 2 of Tetris/Self-Care, Alexander speaks with Nicole Franklin (registered social worker). Building on the topics discussed in part 1, they get into the many common and uncommon forms of self-care and therapy that can be effective for a wider range of individuals. All music used is prod...2021-06-2829 min
"The Network" with Michael PrejeanTHE NETWORK | Episode 24: "Breaking the Cycle of Abuse" with Nicole Franklin-JonesThis week's episode features the first person who hired me when I moved to Houston TX, Nicole Franklin-Jones. Nicole currently serves as the Director of Youth and Outreach with AVDA-Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse. This episode is filled with great information. Are you in a healthy relationship? Do you know someone who is an abusive relationship? What are the signs of danger?
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IBS Freedom PodcastNervous System Regulation with Dr. Jennifer FranklinIn this new episode, join Amy and Dr. DiNezza as they further explore the importance of nervous system with your IBS or gut issues with Dr. Jennifer Franklin of Don't Hate your Guts.You will further get to know the power of nervous system such as concepts like polyvagal theory, Window Tolerance for Stressors, and Nervous System Regulation. She highly emphasize the need to discover the "how" and "what is" of your experiences. Check out Dr. Franklin's website: https://donthateyourguts.com/YouTube Channel: Don't Hate Your GutsCheck out Amy's n...2021-06-071h 59
Franklin Family Podcast“Being able to live in another country and see how their government works, was fantastic”Welcome to this week’s episode of the Franklin Family Podcast. I am your host Margaret Pendo and today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Nichole Rousseau-McAllister. Nicole graduated in 2007 with a degree in History and Literature. Currently, Nicole is a General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Cannell Capital LLC in San Francisco. Throughout her professional pathway Nicole has gained skills in negotiation review debt-equity agreements, stock purchases, employment and consulting agreements, commercial acquisitions. Basically she is super cool and I am very excited to have her here today. Nicole has had a plethora of experiences working in...2021-05-2830 min
Positive Creativity PodcastNicole Franklin: Filmmaker, Writer, Educator, and PodcasterNicole's WebsiteNicole's IGBefore You Go PodcastTitle VIIElla's Sunday Song
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BlackFacts.com: Learn/Teach/Create Black HistoryMarch 25 - BlackFacts.com Black History Fact of the DayMarch 25 is the Birthday of Aretha Franklin.As a young teen, Franklin performed with her father on his gospel programs in major cities throughout the country and was recognized as a vocal prodigy. She moved to New York City, where Columbia Records executive John Hammond arranged her recording contract.Her first recording session where she sang “Today I Sing the Blues” (1960) remains a classic.As the nation turned towards civil rights, and Black urban music grew in popularity, Franklin was crowned the “Queen of Soul." “Respect,” her 1967 cover of Otis Redding’s spirited composition...2021-03-2501 min
The Self Love Experience with Shira Nicole SmithMindset, Money, & Entrepreneurship with Special Guest Britney FranklinThe Self Love Experience Host, Shira Nicole Smith reunites with one of her former students after 19 years. Leading Real Estate Agent and Entrepreneur Miss Britney Franklin sits down on The Self Love Experience to share her wisdom as an entrepreneur and real estate agent residing in Texas.
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BlackFacts.com: Learn/Teach/Create Black HistoryBlackFacts.com Black Womens Showcase - Mary McLeod BethuneHosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh remember American educator Mary Jane McLeod Bethune. Born on July 10, 1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina, to parents who had been enslaved, Bethune attended college hoping to become a missionary in Africa. She went on to have a career as an educator, stateswoman, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist and civil rights activist. Bethune is the founder of the National Council for Negro Women, as well as the first Black Hospital in Daytona, Florida.BlackFacts.com is the Internet's longest running Black History Encyclopedia. Our podcast summarizes the vast stories of Black his...2021-03-0601 min
BlackFacts.com: Learn/Teach/Create Black HistoryBlackFacts.com Black Womens Showcase - Sarah VaughanHosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh remember American jazz singer Sarah Lois Vaughan. She was nicknamed "Sassy" and "The Divine One” and won four Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award.Born in Newark, NJ, Vaughan began her solo career in 1945 by freelancing on 52nd Street in New York City at the Three Deuces, the Famous Door, the Downbeat, and the Onyx Club.BlackFacts.com is the Internet's longest running Black History Encyclopedia. Our podcast summarizes the vast stories of Black history in daily episodes known as Black Facts Of The Day™.Since 1997, Blac...2021-03-0501 min
BlackFacts.com: Learn/Teach/Create Black HistoryBlackFacts.com Fact of the day March 2Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh introduce the history of Howard University. This HBCU was founded with a special obligation to provide advanced studies for Blacks. Prominent alums include Ralph Bunche, Toni Morrison, and Kamala Harris, current vice president of the United States.BlackFacts.com is the Internet's longest running Black History Encyclopedia. Our podcast summarizes the vast stories of Black history in daily episodes known as Black Facts Of The Day™.Since 1997, BlackFacts.com has been serving up Black History Facts on a daily basis to millions of users and followers on the web and v...2021-03-0201 min
BlackFacts.com: Learn/Teach/Create Black HistoryBlackFacts.com Fact of the day-March 1Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh introduce writer Ralph Ellison, born on March 1. The American novelist is best known for his novel Invisible Man, 1953 fiction winner of the National Book Award.BlackFacts.com is the Internet's longest running Black History Encyclopedia. Our podcast summarizes the vast stories of Black history in daily episodes known as Black Facts Of The Day™.Since 1997, BlackFacts.com has been serving up Black History Facts on a daily basis to millions of users and followers on the web and via social media.Learn Black History. Teach Black History....2021-03-0101 min
This was us有趣的灵魂怎么那么难相遇“爱没有用，很爱也没有用，只有相爱才有用。” 这一期播客，我们化身感情播客，分享了一些我们交友的经验和看法。In this episode, we talk about our temporary laziness of dating as we gradually come to the realization that it’s so hard to develop friendships, let alone romantic relationships. We also tried to figure out how friendship crosses into romantic relationships and how to be friends with the person you loved. Be authentic, sincere and patient. Things will fix themselves， hopefully. Before having a honey, let’s make money!Background MusicI Am Better Off - Wildson feat LaKesha NugentEd Sheeran - Afterglow [Official]Harry Nilsson - The Puppy Song (Audio)Kirk Franklin - A God Like YouMaisie Peters - Maybe Don t (feat. JP Saxe)2021-02-2234 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: He Skipped the Negro Leagues for NASAWho would give up a dream of playing professional baseball alongside Negro League greats Dizzie Dean, Hank Thompson, Elston Howard, Willard Brown, Larry Doby and so many others? Semi-pro outfielder Nate Crump of St. Louis, Missouri asked a friend what life on the road really meant for Black baseball players and chose a life in science instead. He was so talented that a career at McDonnell Douglass (formerly McDonnell Aircraft) led to even greater heights and recognition from NASA. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh share a delightful hour with chemist, athlete (he still played a round of golf...2021-02-081h 01
Before You GoBefore You Go: South Dakota SpecialAs hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh often say, "Stories like these are just a phone call away." Nicole picks up the phone and dials Doris Carey Graeber. We invite listeners to grab a good rocking chair and some lemonade to hear about the simple life in "God's country." Award-winning filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris joins the conversation to tell us why we need to take our letters, photos and family heirlooms out of storage.
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Before You GoBefore You Go: From Sumner High School to Homer G. PhillipsWe meet retired nurse Glyndorah Hubbard of St. Louis, MO who was born in 1916. At 15 years old, Ms. Hubbard graduated from famed Sumner High School in St. Louis. Upon graduating college, she began her life as a nurse while working at the only hospital where Black residents of the city could get medical care at the time, Homer G. Phillips. As Ms. Hubbard shares fascinating and heartbreaking family stories--including the grandmother she knew who was enslaved and the other who was not--hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh remember stories from their own backgrounds that put it all in perspective.2021-01-0734 min
Before You GoBefore You Go: The Piano Lesson (Part 2)The life of Maud Carroll takes a positive turn, but only after meeting the love of her life, saying good-bye to her mother at her mother's deathbed and overcoming racism as the church organist. The music of Ms. Carroll's favorite composers carry her through. She shares her love for both the music and how her life turned out in this episode.
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Before You GoBefore You Go: The Piano Lesson (Part 1)In this Before You Go episode we listen to the harrowing childhood story of a very special piano teacher. Maud Carroll immigrated to the United States nearly 100 years ago. Unfortunately she ended up in an abusive situation. With her life in danger, and nowhere to turn, the piano was her only friend. This is the first of two episodes with Ms. Carroll.
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Before You GoIntroducing: Before You GoWelcome to our podcast, Before You Go. Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh introduce audiences to guests who are 100 years old, "or just getting up there." We love our seniors. Join us at BeforeYouGo.TV. What we hope you take from our podcast is the importance of these conversations. It's a chance to discover history and there's no time like the present. What a gift!
2020-12-0904 minThis was us谁还不是一个曾在深夜忧伤的打工人这一期我们主要聊一聊情绪。现在北欧正在经历着第二波疫情的洗礼，外加被极夜（极短的白天）包裹，我和Luna身处其中，变得更加难以控制好情绪，很难长时间保持乐观和积极。我们并没有在贩卖焦虑，只是想跟大家分享一下身处北欧冬季的我们，有哪些情绪上的波动，又是怎么应对他们的。我们希望同大家一起整理下思绪，互相陪伴吧～In this episode, we talked about emotions and Highly Sensitive Person. Are you easily controlled by your emotions? How do you usually deal with them? One of the most painful downsides of HSP is that we will have a hard time letting it go. Emotional pain just tends to linger with us. We know how to make rational decisions, but we just can't help to be overwhelmed by sadness. "How are you?""(sad, broken, defeated, crushed, lonely, falling apart) I am fine."--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Background Music:Frank Ocean - LostKirk Franklin - I smileBobby McFerrin - Don t Worry Be Happy (Official Video)Flambee Montalbanaise邓紫棋 - 画 郁可唯 - 路过人间2020-11-2536 min
Dyslexia Mom Life™ | Dyslexia Education, Parenting Tips, AdvocacyDML 20: Dyslexic Voices - Daniel Franklin, PhDDr. Daniel Franklin shares his approach and strategies to help students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities. We talk about his personal struggles with dyslexia and how his 5th-grade teacher made the difference in his future. Dr. Franklin has written the book, Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Strategies to Succeed in School and Life with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADHD, and Processing Disorders, to provide tips and strategies for parents. Enjoy the show! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast today!Get access to the free VIP Resource Lib...2020-10-0542 min