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Someone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinAngel investing, NFL Football, & Business Tactics During COVID-19 with Corey MaysIn this week's episode, Rashanah revisits a conversation from 2020 when COVID was just beginning to spread throughout the U.S., she chats with Corey Mays, a retired NFL linebacker turned angel investor and motivational speaker about life after professional football, business strategies for entrepreneurs, small business owners to stay connected, and business tips for how entrepreneurs can pivot during COVID-19. Corey Mays is an angel investor, entrepreneur, mentor, keynote speaker, and volunteer with various organizations that give back globally in the Chicago community. He currently serves as President of the NFL Alumni Chicago Chapter and is Co-Chair of the...2022-03-2119 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinRemembering Harold Lee Rush Whose Radio Silence is DeafeningIn this episode of Someone You Need to Know, Rashanah reflects on the memories and life of Harold Lee Rush.Harold Lee Rush was a radio personality, Chicago legend, and historian who passed away on Jan 1. 2022Harold was my mentor, teacher, and trusted advisor. He saw appreciation for my work and mission to change the negative narrative about Englewood into a positive one when I was only blogging about the Good In Englewood and sharing on social media. Harold was nice enough to share the mic with me and carved out 10 minutes of his airtime...2022-01-1007 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinExploring The Legal Marijuana Business in Illinois With Danielle Perry.In this episode, Rashanah chats with Danielle Perry who serves as the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) for Illinois. They explore the challenges of the Illinois Cannabis industry, the licensing process, how many minorities have been granted licenses, and the new policies implemented to make improvements in the process ensuring that the social equity component addresses the communities impacted by "The War On Drugs" and ensure those communities get a fair shake in obtaining cannabis licenses.Danielle was appointed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker after legalizing Adult Use of Cannabis, she works with 13 state agencies to direct...2021-12-061h 01Someone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinExploring The Film Industry During A Pandemic with International Film Director, Mark HarrisIn this week's episode, Rashanah revisits Spring 2020 when Cornavirus was fairly new to the United States and each state was handling mandates differently and many industries were forced to adapt. In May of (2020) Rashanah chatted with international film director, producer, and writer Mark Harris on what the new normal will become for the film industry as the world deals with the pandemic of COVID-19.Mark Harris is the owner of 1555 Filmworks and is a self-taught filmmaker. His movies have come out to the major distributor and he’s self-distributed many of his earlier films and sold hundreds of...2021-11-1430 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinVoting With Purpose During All Election Cycles!Rashanah revisits a conversation with Oren Jacobson, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director of Men4Choice. Men4Choice organizes male allies in the fight for reproductive freedom in support of the leaders of this movement – which are the women and individuals impacted by the anti-abortion movement’s constant and growing attacks.In this present time of November 2021, the supreme court is considering cases regarding states like Texas and Mississippi that are opposing Roe vs. Wade, in some states making abortion illegal after 6 weeks of pregnancy.This conversation is just as relevant as it was a year ago when Rash...2021-11-0631 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinThe Urgency of Now! Rocking The Vote Like Never Before in 2020!In this week’s episode, Rashanah revisits a conversation with Ted Williams, III who explains why the then 2020 presidential election is more important than any other U.S. election. A year later and it seems our democracy is still up for grabs.It’s now October 24, 2021, and the Democrat-led Freedom to Vote Act has failed to pass Congress as the bill was filibustered by Republicans. The bill is aimed at strengthening voting rights and essentially overhauling the nation's election system, however, there is a stalemate in Congress between Democrats and Republicans. In October 2020, Williams explains why v...2021-10-2731 min
Someone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinMeet Harry Porterfield, Emmy Award-wining Journalist behind hit TV series “Someone You Should Know”In this recent episode of “Someone You Need To Know”, Rashanah chatted with Emmy Award-winning veteran journalist Harry Porterfield. Porterfield is a well-respected journalist, attorney, violinist, and retired WBBM-TV anchor who has worked in broadcast since 1955. Porterfield shares how the award-winning TV series “Someone You Should Know” came into fruition.Porterfield shares how the award-winning TV series “Someone You Should Know” came into fruition. The Emmy TV series aired on WBBM-TV CBS 2 in Chicago From 1977 to about 2015, where Porterfield interviewed extraordinary people who did incredible work, made everlasting impacts in the world, and overcame many physical hurdles. In this conv...2021-02-2830 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinSelf-Love Matters, Living Boldly, & Changing Your Mindset During COVID-19 with Creativity Coach Kanesha BaynardRashanah revisits her conversation with Kanesha Baynard, who is a professional and personal certified life coach, educator, facilitator, blogger, crafter, and inner wellness author featured on the Dr. Oz Show.There is no shock that COVID-19 has impacted everyone's mindset and mental health, affected business, impacted relationships, and, most importantly, relationships with self.Kanesha teaches her clients the importance of self-love, living boldly, exploring inner wellness, and more!Kanesha is the author of The Self-love Playbook for #boldthinkers, 52 Powerful Questions: A Journal and Planning Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs, and Focus on What Matters...2021-02-1439 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinExploring The Black Agenda For The Biden/Harris Administration, Social Activism, Political Engagement, & More With Dr. Barbara RansbyIn this week’s episode of “Someone You Need To Know”, Rashanah discusses the Black agenda for the Biden/Harris Administration, economic empowerment, political engagement, and social activism with Dr. Barbara Ransby, Historian, UIC Professor, Activist, and Author.For years Dr. Ransby has been doing notable work not just nationally but internationally around social justice. “She was apart of the anti-Apartheid/ Free South Africa movement in the 1980s She is a founding member of the national organization Scholars for Social Justice and works closely with The Movement for Black Lives and the multi-racial coalition, The Rising Majority.Dr...2021-02-1029 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinReal Estate Investing & Community Development during COVID-19 with Menia K. JohnsonIn this week's episode of #SomeoneYouNeedToKnow, Rashanah revisits the conversation from the Summer of 2020 with Menia K. Johnson, Assistant Vice President of Lending at Renovo Financial. As the economy became unstable due to COVID-19, questions and concerns arose around community development, finances, and real estate investing.In this episode, Menia shares financial tips and best practices for real estate investors looking to investing these challenging times specifically ways Black investors could pivot during these uncertain times.At Renovo Financial, Menia K. Johnson provides lending solutions to real estate entrepreneurs who desire reliable capital. Renovo Financial is...2021-02-0131 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinWine Chat on The Entrepreneur Hustle With Chrishon Lampley, CEO of Love Cork Screw WinesIn this week's episode of "Someone You Need To Know", Rashanah chat's with entrepreneur and Chicagoan Chrishon Lampley who shares her experience of turning losses into wins by founding Love Cork Screw Wines and how she was able to pivot during COVID-19 in 2020 and now in 2021 expanding her wine brand nationally. Many businesses and specifically Black-owned businesses were forced to close their doors after the economic fall out from COVID-19, Chrishon did the complete opposite and she shares with Rashanah how she kept moving her businesses forward.Can you mix different color wines together? How do you...2021-01-1529 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinGoverning Locally During COVID-19 with Chicago Alderman Raymond LopezIn May 2020, Rashanah caught up with 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago to discuss the state of his ward, the temperament of Chicago, and how he was governing his ward during COVID-19. During the interview, Rashanah and Alderman Lopez discuss very prominent events of how protestors stormed the U.S capital with A-K 47 guns to demand the reopening of the government and their fight for the protection of their 1st amendment rights. Fast forward to Jan. 6, 2021, we saw similar actions again at the capital which was the result of the Trump administration refusing to accept Joe Biden as t...2021-01-1233 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinCoffee Chat On Thriving During COVID-19 with Trez Pugh, Sip & Savor ChicagoThis past summer Rashanah caught up with Trez V. Pugh, III of Sip & Savor Chicago for a coffee chat, they explored pivoting in entrepreneurship, keeping your business afloat during a pandemic, and the impact of worldwide protests to end racial injustices against Blacks.Trez V. Pugh, III is the Founder & CEO of Sip and Savor Chicago, Inc., a company that owns and runs high-end coffee houses on the Southside of Chicago. Pugh, in addition to being the Chief Executive Officer, works a full-time job for the U.S. Government. He prides himself on being a mentor volunteering with at-risk kids...2021-01-0322 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinDentistry During COVID 19 with Dr. Alex and Dr. Kenya of Smile Theory At Millennium ParkIn May of 2020 COVID-19 cases in the U.S. had begun to increase since first seeing signs of COVID-19 appear as early as March. Cities around the country begun the "shelter at home order" and many businesses started to close, Rashanah chatted with two prominent dentists, Dr. Alexandra Jundt and Dr. Kenya McCaleb owners of Smile Theory at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago to explore the new normal for business owners and the field of dentistry. Dr. Alex and Dr. Kenya shared very important tips, precautions to take, and how they are serving their clients at the height of the pa...2020-12-2327 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinLeading Communities In Faith Through A Global PandemicKeeping the faith is one way to navigate the challenges the world faces in 2020 with the global pandemic of COVID-19 and recent national civil rest in the United States. This past summer Rashanah caught up with her dear friend and fellow Englewoodian Pastor Jonathan Brooks of Chicago on how he is keeping the peace in his home community of West Englewood, how residents are expressing their frustrations holistically through community activism, community organizing, and the policy changes needed to propel underserved communities forward. Pastah J, as he is affectionately called, is a sought-after speaker, writer, artist, and community activist. H...2020-12-1839 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinChicago Community Loan Funds Shows Up for Communities of Color During Civil UnrestCivil unrest and the aftermath of a global pandemic forced Chicago Community Loan Fund to show-up for small businesses, communities of color across Chicago, and community organizations like never before. During a recent chat with Wendell Harris, Vice President of Lending Operations, they discuss how CCLF is helping to keep mom and pops shops operating, why Black & Brown representation matters in Investments, and how CCLF is building up communities by providing access to working capital for small businesses, social enterprises, and plus more. Wendell Harris has over 20 years of commercial real estate, property management, and banking experience. He was promoted to...2020-12-1629 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah Baldwin"Someone You Need To Know" TrailerWelcome to the Podcast "Someone You Need To Know"Rashanah Baldwin is an award-winning TV/Radio Journalist, Chicagoan, and Millennial."Someone You Need To Know" explores the personal stories and journeys of trendsetters, tastemakers, societal change agents, and industry leaders. Follow @RashanahBaldwin everywhere – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Want to see the showcast of “Someone You Need To Know”? Visit www.rashanahbaldwin.comHave thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #SomoneYouNeedToKnow. Email rb@rashanahbaldwin.com with feedback or questions! Be sure to subscribe to her youtube channel as well! @RashanahB--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...2020-12-1602 minSomeone You Need To Know with Rashanah BaldwinTalking "Troubled Waters" & African American Museum of The Arts with Harry LennixUnstoppable! is one way to describe actor Harry Lennix, a native Chicagoan by way of the South Shore neighborhood. He is A-List Hollywood actor who currently is in not just one but two hit TV series in 2020 and is not stopping anytime soon. Lennix can be seen in roles in the TV series "The Black List " and "Billions" (airs via Netflix, NBC, and Showtime). Plus the upcoming Netflix series, “Army of the Dead" by Zack Snyder.In December 2020, Rashanah caught up with Lennix about his new film and creation of the African-American Museum of Performing Arts (AAMPA) in Chicago. "Troubled Wa...2020-12-1132 min
Pageant PlanetHow To Change The World Through Your PlatformDo you want to do more with your platform than just memorize some statistics to look good in front of the judges? Do you want to really make an impact and possibly even change the world? In this week's episode we interview Rashanah Baldwin, Ms American Elegance Woman 2016-2017, who tells us how you can leverage your platform to shape the world around you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2017-01-1600 min
Maya Akai PresentsStats & Stilettos 7/15/2012 Show Podcast Join Faruq, Maya & Thai each week talking about all the going downs and arounds in the world of sports. Get ready for sports talk with an attitude !!!
Episode Guest:
Paul Grossinger (@pgrossinger) of TheBestSportsblog.com discussing the NFL AFC North 2012 Season Outlook
Rashanah Baldwin of Englewoodportal.org and Co-host of Impresario Radio W/Chef Cliff Rome & Company" on WVON 1690 AM on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm Chat about upcoming sports camps for youth in the Englewood Community.
Listen online @ www.blogtalkradio.com/statsandstilettos or via phone @ 310.807.5211
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