Parhaat December Podcastit (2024)

Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus explain why they have not returned to their prior episode release schedule and discuss their upcoming philanthropic initiatives.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 228: Extraordinary Occurrences with Damarcus Adisa 43:08

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Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus provide life updates since the show's hiatus and discuss plans for the next chapter.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 227 25:17

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Delisha shares some news regarding the short-term plan for the show and the events that led her and Damarcus to this decision.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 226: Extraordinary Occurrences with Damarcus Adisa 44:02

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Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss leading separate lives for the past few months, navigating the various seasons of grief and doubt, and gearing up for their fourth annual charity event.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 225: Stop Forcing it! 32:28

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In this episode, Delisha discusses why we should stop trying to force things to happen, and what we should do instead to manifest what we want.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 224: A Message from Delisha 34:47

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In this solo episode, Delisha provides tools for overcoming feelings of being behind in life.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 223: Extraordinary Occurrences with Damarcus Adisa 1:08:30

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Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss adjusting to life away from the show, gearing up for their annual philanthropic event in the midst of staggering inflation, and fostering honest conversations regarding race and class barriers to success.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 222: A Message from Delisha 36:58

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In this episode, Delisha discusses what kept her so committed to the show for over four years, how she's been impacted by its hiatus, and what she believes are key indicators that it's time to slow down.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 221: Extraordinary Occurrences, Pt.2 with Damarcus Adisa 35:54

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In this follow-up to last week's conversation, Delisha and Damarcus discuss coming to a decision regarding the December 26er Podcast's next chapter.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 220: Extraordinary Occurrences with Damarcus Adisa 51:39

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Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss tracing their ancestry and receiving surprising results, looking ahead to the next phase of their individual lives, and planning for the future of the December 26er brand.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 219: Interview with Randy Winston 1:17:10

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Slice Magazine's Fiction Editor and Writing Programs Manager at the Center for Fiction, Randy Winston discusses working as a groundskeeper after withdrawing from junior college, hosting poetry slams in a chicken coop turned event space, pivoting to a degree in English after returning to college to study architecture, and building an academic and pr…

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Episode 218: Interview with Otis Holloway 1:16:55

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Stabilization Advisor for the U.S. Department of State, Otis Holloway discusses making the transition from his working class Georgia community to Trinity College in Connecticut, seizing opportunities in both South Africa and Mozambique while completing his education, and forging a career in civil service after graduate school.…

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Episode 217: Interview with Isata Yansaneh 1:27:26

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Brand & Design Strategy Consultant, Isata Yansaneh discusses being raised by a single father in Portland, Oregon, broadening her views on race while attending Spelman College, working as a marketing professional in the publishing industry, and overcoming the scarcity mindset as an entrepreneur.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 216: Interview with Zan Truluck 1:33:49

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Visual artist, clothing designer, and DEI leader, Zan Truluck discusses being raised in Baltimore by a single mother, overcoming homelessness to attend Morehouse College, making the switch from Finance to HR, and promoting equity and inclusion both inside and outside of his day job.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 215: Interview with Mekeisha Madden Toby, Part 2 1:08:30

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TV critic, editor and entertainment journalist, Mekeisha Madden Toby discusses coping with a toxic work environment as a recent college grad, finding her niche after an editor sees her comedy act, overcoming challenges during red carpet coverage, and sustaining her career in the face of an ever-evolving media landscape.…

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Episode 214: Interview with Mekeisha Madden Toby, Part 1 39:44

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TV critic, editor and entertainment journalist, Mekeisha Madden Toby discusses discovering her love for books and words as a small child, finding her tribe at a newspaper internship, and launching her journalistic career while also working as a standup comic in Seattle.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 213: Interview with Jamar Nolan 1:14:27

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Hip-Hop artist, songwriter and music entrepreneur, Jamar Nolan discusses forgoing college to pursue music full-time, monetizing his music through sync licensing, and fostering education and economic growth within the independent artist community.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 212: Extraordinary Occurrences with Damarcus Adisa 52:33

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Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus offer their thoughts on the complex legacy of two Black public figures, and discuss their efforts to facilitate radical honesty via the December 26er platform.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 211: Interview with Trent Griffin-Braaf 1:05:57

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President of Tech Valley Hospitality Shuttle and CEO of GB Logistics, Trent Griffin-Braaf discusses being raised in upstate New York after his father's passing, climbing the ranks in the hospitality industry after serving a prison sentence, launching and sustaining a shuttle business despite unforeseen obstacles, and expanding his enterprise by bec…

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Episode 210: Interview with Tarik McDermott 1:03:14

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Founder of Serene Health Center and Vice President of Legal and Compliance at an investment management firm, Tarik McDermott discusses working as a math tutor and security guard after graduating from college, turning a contract position into an investment banking career, and launching a medical facility during the pandemic to meet the needs of an u…

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Episode 209: A Message From Delisha 50:18

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In this episode, Delisha reflects on some of the most valuable lessons she’s carrying into her 40s.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 208: Interview with Abdul Malik Abbott 1:25:50

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Writer, Director, Filmmaker, Producer and Editor, Abdul Malik Abbott discusses obtaining his bachelor’s degree in film from New York’s School of Visual Arts, despite an initial rejection from the program, working on two Spike Lee Joints early in his career, directing music videos for the likes of Abbey Lincoln and Jay-Z, and leveraging all of his t…

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Episode 207: Interview with Keith Barnett, Part 2 54:45

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In Part 2 of this interview, Senior Director of Clinical Operations and Doctor of Public Health candidate, Keith Barnett discusses taking the next step in his academic journey, navigating unique challenges as a Black man in Corporate America, and demystifying common myths regarding COVID and the available vaccines.…

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Episode 206: Interview with Keith Barnett, Part 1 1:03:47

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In Part 1 of this interview, Senior Director of Clinical Operations and Doctor of Public Health candidate, Keith Barnett discusses becoming race and class conscious as a young athlete, working in such fields as education and consulting before discovering clinical trial management, and making the decision to pursue a doctorate after missing out on a…

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Episode 205: Extraordinary Occurrences 58:41

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Host Delisha and Producer Damarcus discuss closing out an eventful 2021, building momentum on individual goals, and maintaining boundaries in the new year.Kirjoittanut Delisha & Damarcus

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Episode 204: Interview with Tracy Brown 1:06:24

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Essence and USA Today bestselling author, Tracy Brown discusses growing up on Staten Island's North Shore, graduating high school on time despite becoming a teenage mother, getting multiple offers on her first book without an agent, and having her latest release selected as a Target Diverse Book Club Pick.…

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Episode 203: Interview with Bejidé Davis 1:00:26

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Entertainment attorney, Bejidé Davis discusses declining a full-time job offer to go straight to law school, starting her legal career in corporate finance despite having an early interest in entertainment law, making the switch to a boutique law firm, and helping students soar higher in their quest for excellence through her nonprofit work.…