We are back after a life hiatus: On this episode I sat down with Dr. Elisabeth Baquet and talked about her path in medicine/healthcare as Ob-Gyn, Black Maternal Health, & Postpartum Mood Disorders and more

Episode Notes

• How we know each other & Dr. Elizabeth Baquet’s DO Personal & profession background
  • St. Augustine (“St. Aug”) High school – New Orleans
  • Full COVID Series Links:
  • • Episode 1: Dr. Sabrina Bent, MD; Episode 2: Leslie Saucier Arceneaux,MPH; Episode 3: Dr. Edward J. Trapido, ScD, FACE; Episode 4: Dr. Nicole Creppel;Episode 5: Dr Maurice Sholas, MD,PhD

• What is an Ob-Gyn and what attracted her to that specialty
  • Favorite & least favorite part of the job
• Black Maternity Health article
• Postpartum Mood Disorder: What New Moms Need to Know

On this episode I sat down with Alicia Partee M.A. , LMFT and we discussed her new book a bit about we each can Authentigrate through the changes & transitions in life.

Intro

• Welcome to the podcast
• Brief intro: who is Alicia Partee & How we know each other

https://maranathacc.com/

https://www.authentigrate.com/

Main Interview

• A bit about Alicia’s background
• Authentigrate - tells us about the book
• How you balance it all: writer, ministry, wife, yourself etc; Tips for others

Outro

• Upcoming events/ where to buy the book

REGISTER: Authentigrate Master Class & Book Launch - June 25th

Alicia's Book: Authentigrate on Amazon

• Alicia’s Social media & website etc.-
  • Authentigrate on Instagram
  • Email Alicia Partee
  • Alicia on Facebook
  • https://www.authentigrate.com/

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with Zaneta Blackmon a Food Scientist. She talks about how she got into the world of food science. We then proceeded to talk about any & everything. Hope you enjoy it!!

During this Special Holiday episode I was on New Orleans WBOK talking COVID-19, Vaccinations & being on the verge of New Orleans Renaissance as we close out 2021.

Intro/Outro Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Other music by provided by WBOK

On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion and we talk about holiday treats and her upcoming Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release) that drops Saturday November 27th

Thanksgiving episode Outline

Welcome back Kia!!

• Who is Kia Benion?
• Episode 24: Helluva Pastry Engineer

How was your Thanksgiving – Staying safe

• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 1
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 2
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 3
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 4
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 5

Holiday Recipe ideas (pastries & Cocktails)

• Thanksgiving
  • Spice Forward
    • Apple, cinnamon, fall fruit cobblers
  • Warm and autumn
    • Play into the spices
  • Christmas
    • Still Spice
      • Cinnamon, cloves, mint (peppermint bark)
        • https://www.ghirardelli.com/peppermint-bark-chocolate
      • Southern comfort flavors
        • Red velvet, pound cake, and southern bread pudding
        • The Great Migration
        • Honey Wine
        • Red Fish Grill (get the White Chocolate Bread Pudding)
      • Cocktail – Christmas
        • Bourbon forward drinks
          • Cloves all spice, star anise, red wine, nutmeg
          • Warm tingly communal feeling
          • Large Batch
            • Champagne Punch
            • Winter Sangria
            • Eggnog
          • New Simple Syrup – drops Saturday November 27, 2021
            • Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release)
              • Honey, cinnamon, all spice & vanilla
              • https://www.thepastryengineer.com/shop
                • Shipping or local pickup (Atlanta/Chicago)
              • Final Notes – Upcoming Activities from Kia Benion
                • @thepastryengineer
                • @kiabenion
                • GT Alum Food & Beverage Feature – Coming in December

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Pushing, Fighting & Expecting

On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine Lewis of Charlee's Cure Foundation. She shares the numerous medical challenges her & Charlee have been facing since we last spoke. She also shares advise and words and encouragement for others.

Outline for this episode:

Welcome Back to the podcast Tramaine!!

Previous episodes with Tramaine: Episode 7 & 14

Episode 7 – Caring for the Caretaker

Episode 14: Check in with Charlee’s Angel Tramaine

• How is Charlee?
• What’s the latest with Tramaine?
• Latest on Charlee’s Cure Foundation. Outro – upcoming events that Charlee wants to plug

Song referenced Surrounded - Upperroom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charleescurefoundation

Charlee’s Hashtag: #charleestrong

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion who uses her brand The Pastry Engineer to teach kids about STEM

Outline for Interview

Intro

Welcome to the podcast

Quick how we know each other – Spoiler: Kia is Ramblin’ Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an Pastry Engineer

Main Interview topics:

How you started with the Pastry Engineer & Cocktail Engineer

Referenced: Episode 13 – A Sweet Conversation with Kaitlin Guerin

Tips for those looking to get into culinary and/or STEM

• Hygroscopic – tending to absorb moisture from the air

How have you managed through out the pandemic – Personally & professionally

• Professionally: Pivoting to corporate team building
• Personally: Being realistic but still trying to maintain things that were important to Kia; staying connected to friends

Outro:

www.thepastryengineer.com

Follow Kia/ The Pastry Engineer on Instagram

@kiabenion

@thepastryengineer

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with my friend Reginald Darby to talk about his time on "The Hill", our days back at Howard as well as a host of other topics

Outline for interview

Intro - Welcome to the podcast

A little about Reggie

How we know each other

Main Interview

More about Reggie's life & career

- how Reggie navigated into and out of working on The Hill

- tips for others who may be interested: challenges Reggie faced along the way & how he overcame them

Other topics discussed

- What Reggie did during the lockdown

Rosewood strategies – more info coming soon

Jack’d – dating app Queer People of color

- Pride month and what it's like for him as a black gay man

Pop culture/currently in politics topics

- thoughts/ comments Britney spears conservatorship case

Outro

How can people reach out & stay tuned

@thereginalddarby – Instagram

@PoliticoNoire - Twitter

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/