Season 5 Episode 11 focuses on how one woman's unwavering pursuit of education transformed her life from Afghanistan to an American university. Host: Dr. Laman Tasch

Beyond Borders: Healing Across the Frontlines feat. Dr. David Olges, a two-time recipient of the American Counseling Association’s prestigious Kitty Coles Human Rights Award, shares groundbreaking insights on mental health counseling in Ukraine during an active war. This episode explores Dr. Olge's work creating the first-ever international conflict-zone mental health model and how it's now being applied across cultures and in global crisis zones.

Episode Host/Producer/Director: Dr. Hector R. Garcia

Dr. David Olges in Kiev, Ukraine

Host/Producer/Director

Dr. Hector R. Garcia

Women's Leadership in the 21st Century: Part 2 of the interview Jhenise Cochrane, a SNHU alumni and an author of the book titled Becoming an Effective Leader. A Leadership Guide and Journal (https://becominganeffectiveleader.co/) . Summary: This podcast episode explores the complex landscape of women's leadership, examining the unique challenges, distinctive strengths, and transformative potential of women in leadership roles while offering strategic insights for cultivating more inclusive and supportive professional environments. Host: Laman Tasch

Grammy Award Artist Kabaka Pyramid shares his perspectives on the roots and rhythms of Caribbean Black History. Special Guest Interviewer: Southern New Hampshire University PenMen Winner & Alumni Nacyllia Chambers. Edited by Tom Anastasi. Host & Director: Dr. Hector R. Garcia

Kabaka Pyramid

Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon, is a Grammy Award-winning Rastafarian lyricist known for blending Reggae, Hip Hop, and Dancehall to deliver conscious messages, revolutionizing Jamaican music. A key figure in the Reggae Revival movement, he gained recognition with Rebel Music in 2011, followed by hits like “No Capitalist” and “Never Gonna Be a Slave.” His debut album Kontraband (2018), produced by Damian Marley, solidified his global presence, with tracks like “Reggae Music” surpassing 10 million views. His sophomore album, The Kalling (2022), also produced by Marley, won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album. A dynamic live performer, he has toured worldwide, headlined major reggae festivals, and collaborated with artists like Chronixx, Buju Banton, and Protoje. Through his independent label, Bebble Rock, and projects like Victory Rock rhythm and Immaculate Mixtape, he continues to push musical boundaries while championing social commentary and black pride.

“An unprecedented blend of Reggae and Hip Hop to deliver songs of social commentary and black pride.” - Mojo

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Listen to Kabaka’s debut album ‘The Kalling’ : www.kabakapmusic.com

SNHU Alumni Nacyllia Chambers

Dr. Hector R. Garcia

In this special Black History Month podcast, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Program Manager Jen Torres, discusses antiblackness in the LatinX community. Guest interviewers: SNHU Penmen Award-winning student Samantha Spearin and SNHU alumni student Racquel Becknel. Producer: SNHU Student Kenya Miller Robinson. Edited by Racquel Becknel. Director & Host: Dr. Hector R. Garcia.

Program Manager Jen Torres

Racquel Becknel, Interviewer & Editor

Samantha Spearin, Interviewer

Kenya Miller Robinson, Episode Producer

In this special 2025 Black History Month podcast, the Honorable Jaime Harrison, 2024-2025 Chairman of the U.S. Democratic National Committee, provides his personal reflections on the importance of Black History in the U.S. This podcast also features SNHU student and PenMen Award Winner Ana Duarte who serves as the guest interviewer for this podcast. Director: Dr. Laman Tasch.

Mr. Jaime Harrison

As the son of a single teenage mom, Jaime Harrison was raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Jaime knows what it’s like for a family to choose between paying the electric bill and putting food on the table and what it feels like to sleep in a home with no heat because the power was shut off. But thanks to a good public school education, his family's love, and his community's support, Jaime earned a scholarship to Yale University and attended Georgetown Law. After college, Jaime returned to Orangeburg to teach at his old high school, then worked to help empower disadvantaged kids to attend college. Jaime also served as an aide to legendary South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. In 2013, Jaime was elected the first African American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, a position he held until 2017 when DNC Chair Tom Perez appointed him as an Associate Chair of the DNC. In 2020, Jaime ran for the U.S. Senate from South Carolina, building a national grassroots movement and setting a fundraising record for the most raised by a Senate candidate. Jaime and his wife Marie live in Columbia, South Carolina, where they raise their two young sons.

Ana Duarte

Leading Tomorrow: Building Leadership Skills in University. Part 1. Interview with Jhenise Cochrane, an SNHU alumni and an author of the book titled Becoming an Effective Leader. A Leadership Guide and Journal (https://becominganeffectiveleader.co/). Host: Laman Tasch

Part III, "Supporting Students Experiencing Domestic Abuse,": Guests discuss various definitions of domestic abuse, power dynamics, and myths to provide strategies for supporting affected learners.

Hosts: Laman Tasch & Dr. Amanda Dolan. Guests: Dr. Caroline Perjessy (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Dr. Shauna Moore-Reynolds (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Beth Anderson (Associate Director of the Deborah L. Coffin Women’s Center at SNHU)