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Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesClowning, Theatre, and Artist Entrepreneurship with Michelle MatlockTuesday, March 5Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesEpisode 62: Michelle MatlockIn this episode we welcome performing artist, Michelle Nicole Matlock for a wonderful conversation on the arts, performing, clowning, and educating artists about entrepreneurship.Michelle Nicole Matlock is a performing artist, creative coach, teacher, director, producer and founder of Circle Up Productions (CUP), a live entertainment and performing arts education company based in Tacoma, WA.Michelle has been a part of the entertainment industry for over 25 years and had the honor of being the first African American Person to...2024-03-051h 11
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesMental Health & Creativity with JR RhodesTuesday, February 27Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesEpisode 61: JR RhodesTake Notice welcomes back JR Rhodes for another wonderful conversation. You can listen to our previous conversation on Episodes 22 and 23. Hear about JR's most recent creative project, an album entitled 'Ma'am', dedicated to her mother. JR shares about her creative process and how she takes care of her mental health.This conversation delves into mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health we encourage you to reach out for help. Call or text 988 or...2024-02-271h 06
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSpeaking Out Through Art with Elnah Jordan - Part 2Tuesday, February 19Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesEpisode 60: Elnah Jordan - Part 2Elnah Jordan Experience - Royal Room - Seattle, WATuesday March 19Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pmTickets: $20 advance, $25 doorsElnah welcomed me into her home, where we hung out with her 4 lb dog Baby. We discussed music, her upcoming show at the Royal Room in Seattle in March, and the struggles she has had over the past year, including with a particular Seattle landlord. “Born and raised in Ohio, Elnah Jordan’s musical journey began as a...2024-02-2033 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSpeaking Out Through Art with Elnah Jordan - Part 1Tuesday, February 13Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesEpisode 59: Elnah Jordan - Part 1Elnah Jordan Experience - Royal Room - Seattle, WATuesday March 19Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pmTickets: $20 advance, $25 doorsElnah welcomed me into her home, where we hung out with her 4 lb dog Baby. We discussed music, her upcoming show at the Royal Room in Seattle in March, and the struggles she has had over the past year, including with a particular Seattle landlord. “Born and raised in Ohio, Elnah Jordan’s musical journ...2024-02-1351 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSharing Your Truth with Tigest BeyeneTuesday, February 6Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesEpisode 58: Tigest BeyeneTalented author, ghostwriter, and entrepreneur, Tigest Beyene talks about her book Love, Sex and Sorrow, her passion for writing, her upcoming documentary, and the message of being a writer who is always open and honest no matter what.Excerpt from 'Love, Sex, and Sorrow':"Waking up with the sounds of whispers and white coats around me. I’m trying to figure out what happened. My legs feel numb, and my arm is stiff from the IV's. I look around an...2024-02-0648 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesThe Path that Led to OneFireLight with Diana LearyTuesday, January 30Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesEpisode 57: Diana LearyConnect with the other co-founder of Wellness & Fitness app, OneFireLight, Diana Leary. A few episodes ago you heard from her mother, Kathryn Leary, and it was a joy to hear Diana's journey to becoming co-founder alongside her mother. Diana is driven in her endless search for world class instructors to bring unique and one-of-a-kind offerings in yoga, strength and cardio workouts, dance, sound healing and meditation practices designed to calm the mind, strengthen the body and uplift the spirit. She draws o...2024-01-3044 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSongwriting and the Importance of Music with Dessy Di LauroTuesday, January 23Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesEpisode 56: Dessy Di LauroDessy Di Lauro joins Take Notice for a rich conversation on songwriting, performing, moving from Montreal where she was raised to touring the world and landing in LA with her husband, Ric'key Pageot. Dessy is in the process of releasing new material, including a single she released back in October of 2023 entitled ‘The Light’ and the upcoming single, ‘Be Still’. Born in Montreal, Dessy Di Lauro discovered her love for music at a young age. Venturing to Los Angeles, she met produ...2024-01-2351 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesREPLAY: Take Notice w Gahrey OvalleTuesday, November 20Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesREPLAY: Gahrey Ovalle This conversation turned out to be one of the most inspirational we have had in terms of being active in the community and growing personally. Gahrey Ovalle shares about growing up traveling to visit family rooted all over the world, being a part of community activism as a family from a young age, and what he is doing now to inspire others into action. Gahrey encourages everyone to “Grow forward and give back”, finding purpose in service of others.A successful entr...2023-11-211h 27
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesDrumming and Music Community with Matt McAlmanTuesday, November 14Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSeason 4, Episode 9: Matt McAlmanSeattle-based drummer, Matt McAlman, discusses his pursuits in music since a young age and pursuits beyond music now. With a focus on music business, logistics, and creating opportunities for the music community we hear Matt's experience bringing music to CHOP, getting involved in the music community through MoJam Mondays, and playing drums in space! The origins of Marshall Law Band trace back to the fortuitous meeting of rapper Marshall Hugh and saxophonist Marty Thordarson, who became roommates during their college...2023-11-1448 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesUplifting Community through Music with Marshall HughTuesday, November 7Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSeason 4, Episode 8: Marshall HughSeattle-based bandleader, Marshall Hugh, discusses how he got into music and began as the leader of the Marshall Law Band. As a group they have been through a lot, performing at the CHOP protest in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle following the murder of George Floyd, building the SS Jellybean to continue performing for the community during COVID, and planning events like Fremont Fridays and a Gala supporting a local nonprofit. We discuss the importance of taking care of yourself as...2023-11-0755 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesFilmmaking & Working in Tech with Lotten YeaneyTuesday, October 30Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSeason 4, Episode 7: Lotten YeaneyIn this episode, we discuss Lotten Yeaney's experience immigrating to the US at a young age, family dynamics surrounding that move, and ending up in Chicago working in tech, and filmmaking.Lotten Yeaney is the Executive Producer and storyteller behind the new relationship drama "Breaking Bounds," released by director Mark Harris on July 18, 2023, across the US and Canada. The film from L10 Group was executive produced by Lotten Yeaney, Garcon Moweh, and Lou Rago, written by Marvin Nelson and Yeaney...2023-10-3152 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesImmigration, Engineering, and Filmmaking with Imole LadpioTuesday, October 23Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSeason 4, Episode 6: Imole LadipoA conversation with Imole Ladipo on growing up in Nigeria, her experience immigrating to Canada, and moving to the US later in life with her three young children. She is an engineer AND filmmaker. You will hear about her most recent releases, three short films that are bound to have something to connect with on a deep level. From a young age, Imole Ladpio has been involved in one form of the arts or another. She has a bubbly personality...2023-10-2455 min
Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesArts, Culture, Wellness & OneFireLight with Kathryn LearyTuesday, October 17Take Notice: Amplifying Black StoriesSeason 4, Episode 5: Kathryn LearyKathryn Leary was surrounded by music, Bahamian food, and the arts growing up. We discuss her experience traveling and working as a part of her undergrad program, how spending time with Bob Marley changed her life, and her journey to developing the wellness app, OneFireLight. Kathryn Leary is a multi-talented entrepreneur, marketing professional, writer, and experienced yoga and meditation instructor with over 15 years of dedication to the practice. Her expertise in meditation has been honed through extensive training in the...2023-10-171h 16