Seattle Connected 206

25/10/2025

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For tonight’s episode David sits down with the multi talented poet and screenwriter Sasha. Sasha talks about coming up writing at an early age, inspired by not being afraid to use her voice as a tools to connect with other’s through the power of writing, with honesty and openness being the driver behind the wheel for freedom of expression. Sasha also talks about her love for biopics, her background in marketing, and her new passion for critiquing films.

For tonight’s episode David sits down with the multi talented poet and screenwriter Sasha. Sasha talks about coming up writing at an early age, inspired by n...

18/10/2025

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For this episode David sits down with Danielle Stovall of Take Your Wings and Rise LLC. Danielle talks about domestic violence and how this ongoing problem not only affects those who experience it firsthand, but also those in their inner circle. Danielle also talks about trust, ways we to not judge, but support victims and what made her want to start the Rise Up Against Domestic Violence March coming up this month.

For this episode David sits down with Danielle Stovall of Take Your Wings and Rise LLC. Danielle talks about domestic violence and how this ongoing problem n...

18/10/2025

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For tonight’s episode I have the pleasure of interviewing the entrepreneur, creative Ife who is returning for another episode of insightful and inspiring conversation. The Her Glow CEO talks about her new series of empowering workshops that are sure to be a hit, all different in their own way leaving you ready to sign up for the next one.

14/10/2025

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For this episode we get an exclusive interview with Adeerya Johnson the multitalented curator of the new Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music exhibit. Adeerya goes into depth about everything from when she first had the vision for this exhibit to seeing it come into fruition. We are also fortunate enough to get a private tour of the exhibit as we get to hear the stories and inspiration for each room, and how they each have their own identity. I promise you there’s something for everyone with this exhibit so please go see it while it’s here.

For this episode we get an exclusive interview with Adeerya Johnson the multitalented curator of the new Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music ex...

24/09/2025

Tonight’s guest is is entrepreneur and athlete Bianca Mouton. Bianca talks about being inspired to stay active from child, to adulthood, moving from Texas to California with only a few dollars to her name. Bianca also tell us about her experience playing in her 2nd season for the Seattle Majestic’s football team, and being an independent project manager.

Tonight’s guest is is entrepreneur and athlete Bianca Mouton. Bianca talks about being inspired to stay active from child, to adulthood, moving from Texas to...

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...