Seattle Connected 206

16/06/2025

Tonight's guest in none other than the Queen Loctician herself Jasmine Bryson of Purdie Locs.
Jasmine goes deep into her passion for doing hair since a child (with a little assistance from her dad) the common mistakes, some people make when on their "Lock Journey", to why it's important to wash your beautiful locs, and why it's important for her to help you look your best, so you can feel your absolute best.

Tonight's guest in none other than the Queen Loctician herself Jasmine Bryson of Purdie Locs.Jasmine goes deep into her passion for doing hair since a child ...

10/05/2025

After taking a small break, we are BACK! for this episode David sits down with Rokea Jones Maternal Health Expert and Public Service Specialist. Rokea talks about her humble upbrings, in which at an early age she always knew she wanted to do everything she possibly could to help others in need, life as a public servant, and the beauty of being a doula. Rokea talks about an upcoming event she's been a part of for many year's that focuses on the importance of Black Maternal Health. Rokea also goes into depth about the disparities within health care system that black women face daily at an alarming rate.

After taking a small break, we are BACK! for this episode David sits down with Rokea Jones Maternal Health Expert and Public Service Specialist. Rokea talks ...

10/05/2025

For this episode David sits down with Rhea Kimble of Sports with Rhea. Rhea talks about her childhood which involved her learning about sport's while spending time with her dad, why athletes are still human beings in her eyes, her favorite sport teams and memories, and how she feels about the progress of not only women, but black women in a male dominated field in which she strives to make her mark on the local Seattle area sports scene.

For this episode David sits down with Rhea Kimble of Sports with Rhea. Rhea talks about her childhood which involved her learning about sport's while spendin...

22/03/2025

Tonight's guest is entrepreneur Jonathan Hudson who is the Ceo and Founder of Mama Row's Caramel. Jonathan talks about what brought him to the state of Washington, the beautiful life lessons he's learned along the way learning more about himself through faith and family, while whipping up batches of his top selling Caramel, which was inspired by his mother, and with each batch made she's overseeing the whole journey.

Tonight's guest is entrepreneur Jonathan Hudson who is the Ceo and Founder of Mama Row's Caramel. Jonathan talks about what brought him to the state of Washi...

22/03/2025

For tonight's guest David sits down with Armand A-Hop Beats Hopkins. Armand talks about growing up in Skyway, the love he has for music, which started as a young child, with heavy influences from his parent's which led him to be a self taught musican and multi talented producer. Armand also talks about the importance from staying away from the nonsense on social media, preserving your peace, and putting more time in doing things that's more constructive and fruitful for our community.

For tonight's guest David sits down with Armand A-Hop Beats Hopkins. Armand talks about growing up in Skyway, the love he has for music, which started as a y...

19/03/2025

David sits down with creative designer and founder of Her Glow Candy Shop accessories Ife. Ife talks about her upbringing in the Seattle area, going to school in Washington DC, LA, New York, and London while doing music and moedling along the way which later brought her back home to Seattle to go into her business for herself. Ife talks about her vision for Her Glow Candy Shop accessories, what it means to me an entrepreneur, and her ever so popular "Candy Shop" and what her followers can expect when visiting her popular online store.

David sits down with creative designer and founder of Her Glow Candy Shop accessories Ife. Ife talks about her upbringing in the Seattle area, going to schoo...

19/03/2025

For this episode David sits down with Monika Thornton-Lawrence of Powerful Beginnings which is a place that supports those who have been victim's of domestic violence. Monika talks about her move from Georgia to Washington, being an entrepreneur and all of amazing work she's doing with Powerful Beginnings and the lives she's able to touch everyday with those efforts. She also gives us some very important advice on how best to support those in our lives who are victims of domestic violence.

For this episode David sits down with Monika Thornton-Lawrence of Powerful Beginnings which is a place that supports those who have been victim's of domestic...

15/03/2025

09/03/2025

Tonight David has a chance to talk to Somatic Therapist Cobi Konadu of Somatic Therapy. Cobi talks about her journey from Seattle to New York and ultimately back to Seattle where she decided she wanted to help those with not only aches and pains but also, trauma and anxiety, find a new form of relief different from traditional forms of western medicine. Somatic Therapy focuses on the connection of mind and body working together to improve mental and physical wellness.

Tonight David has a chance to talk to Somatic Therapist Cobi Konadu of Somatic Therapy. Cobi talks about her journey from Seattle to New York and ultimately ...

03/03/2025

For this episode David sits down with Isaiah & Colleen of the new and widely popular Pizza By Ruffin. The couple talks about everything from what brought them to the beautiful state of Washington, the amazing and unique pizza flavors they carry on their menu which is frequently changing, community love, and Colleen's delicious cauliflower tacos.

For this episode David sits down with Isaiah & Colleen of the new and widely popular Pizza By Ruffin. The couple talks about everything from what brought the...

03/03/2025

For this episode David does an on location interview with the talented artist and military veteran Devona Roy. Devona Talks about joining the military at a young age, which allowed her to travel the world while serving her country, and later becoming a proud mother. Devona let's us know about her many careers from being a photographer to a marketing genius, and her job as an artist which helps her connect with the community, touching lives and giving back at the same time. Later on Devona gives us a few tips on how to add detail to your own paintings.

For this episode David does an on location interview with the talented artist and military veteran Devona Roy. Devona Talks about joining the military at a y...