On this episode of “Dr. Vibe’s Real Talk With Real Women”, our regular panelists, Kenya Williams, Raegan Mathis and Brandy Williams Talked about “Black Women And The Workplace”.
During the conversation, they talked about:
– How much competition is there between Black women in the workplace?
– What is the environment like for Black women who work with Black men in the workplace?
– What are they hearing from young women about the workplace?
– What are they saying to young women to empower them?
– What advice did each of them receive about workplace when they were younger?
– What needs to happen to lower the unemployment rate for African Americans?
– Women wanting to become an entrepreneurs
– What needs to happen to strengthen Black business?
Nikki Johnson-Huston, Esq. is a well known attorney in Philadelphia. Previous to starting her own firm, Nikki spent 6 and 1/2 years as an Assistant City Solicitor in the Major Tax Unit representing the Department of Revenue in business tax litigation. During her time at the law department she handled hundreds of cases and litigated numerous appeals primarily in front of the Tax Review Board, the administrative board who hears appeals of tax liability. Nikki is now putting this extensive experience to use advocating for individuals and businesses to resolve their Philadelphia city tax issues.
Nikki is a 2004 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law where she earned a J.D./M.B.A./LL.M in Taxation at the same time in 4 years. Nikki is a member of the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Bar Association, member of the Board of Trustees of Project H.O.M.E a charity that provides long-term permanent housing for the homeless and an in-demand motivational speaker.
During our conversation, Nikki talks about:
– Why she decided her own law business?
– How did she come up with the name “Philly Tax Diva”?
– What is her definition of a “Diva”?
– Some of her challenging life growing up including being homeless when she was nine years old
– Some special stories about her amazing grandmother
– How she was sent to live with her grandmother and her brother was sent to foster care
– memories of growing up with her grandmother and how her grandmother stressed education
– Some of the challenges she faced in her first year of college that lead her to failing out of school
– How a job being a nanny was a turning point in her life enabling her to graduating from college from a masters degree and a MBA in taxation in four years
– How her brother’s passing away lead her to do advocacy work
– The importance of giving back
– What is she hearing from young people and the challenges that they face
– Solutions for the issue of poverty
– Some of the solutions for some of the challenges that Blacks are facing
– Where does America stand 50 years after “I Have A Dream”
You can connect with Ms. Nikki Johnson-Huston via:
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John Seigenthaler interviews Nikki Johnson-Huston for Al Jazeera America News
Dr. Vibe’s AlliesMike RameyThe Victory Unlimited ShowHenri Morris
On this episode Dr. Vibe’s Allies, Mike Ramey, Victory Unlimited and Henri Morris, discuss “Black Men And The Church”.
During the conversation, the Allies talk about:
How do Black men feel about today’s church?
What is the history of the Black church in America?
How is the Black church helping and and not helping the Black community?
How is the Black Canadian church doing?
Do Black men view going to church differently than Black women?
Has emotionalism become more important than spirituality in Black churches?
What can be done to enhance the positive influence of the Black churches in Black communities?
A Taste Of The Caribbean FestivalGemma Raeburn-BaynesRedefining Caribbean Cuisine – Chef Anthony Mair And Taymer Mason
A Taste of the Caribbean, an annual Montreal festival of Caribbean culture celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2014.
The festival raises money for its Triumph Through Adversity Culinary Scholarship Program; a portion of the proceeds raised through this month’s workshops will go to the program.
A Taste Of The Caribbean Festival will be presenting two cooking on December workshops on redefining Caribbean cuisine, to be given this month by two veteran chefs and cooking instructors in Montreal.
Jamaican-born chef, caterer and restaurateur Anthony Mair, who lives in Toronto and Jamaica, will give a workshop on Caribbean fusion cuisine. His menu will feature dumplings filled with a curried pumpkin mash and topped with a coconut crème fraîche and caramelized Scotch bonnet onions; a rib sampler with Blue Mountain coffee-laced barbecued ribs and guava jerk ribs; avocado crème brûlée. It will take place December 12th at 6 p.m. and again December 14th at 2 p.m.
Barbados-born vegan chef Taymer Mason, a food biologist and caterer who makes her home on the island of Saint Martin, will give a workshop on creating vegan traditions with Caribbean-style cuisine. On her menu are breadfruit ravioli with calabaza squash filling; seitan roast with Bajan-style holiday stuffing and sorrel chutney; vegan holiday ham with pineapple glaze and, for dessert, guava, apple crostata with rum-butter sauce. It will take place December 13th at 6 p.m. and be repeated December 14th at 11 a.m.
During our conversation, Anthony and Gemma shares about:
– Since Gemma was not feeling well she only spoke about the event
– Anthony shares about: the vision of “Redifining Caribbean Cuisine”, how he connected with Gemma, the Caribbean Culinary Network, a little about Chef Taymer Mason, why he chose Montreal to hold this event and what Chef Taymer and he will be making
The workshops will be given at Les Cuisines Commerciales Mont-Royal, 5475 Royalmount Ave., Suite 119-120, Town of Mount Royal.
To reserve a spot at one or both workshops, call Gemma Raeburn-Baynes at (514) 620-6612.
The workshops will be given at Les Cuisines Commerciales Mont-Royal, 5475 Royalmount Ave., Suite 119-120, Town of Mount Royal.
To reserve a spot at one or both workshops, call Gemma Raeburn-Baynes at (514) 620-6612.
Goddess IntellectBattle Of The Sexes: “Sex, Likes And Videotape” December 7, 2013 In Toronto“Friends With Benefits: The Grey Area In Between” Telisha Ng
Goddess Intellect is a talk show host, relationship coach and author of the blog Goddess Intellect along with a weekly column in Hello Beautiful magazine. She is a native of Toronto, Canada. She enjoys sharing her views on love, and life from a refreshing unique and sometimes humorous perspective.
– Her next Battle Of The Sexes Show which is today
– a little about background her background
– her first book, Friends With Benefits: The Grey Area In Between and what it is all about
– On being at this year’s Blogalicious
– On being regarding having one of the top dating blogs for African Americans and how it happened
– Why did she want to talk about the popularity of Black male relationship bloggers
– Why does she feel Black male relationship bloggers so popular?
– How has the relationship blogging landscape has changed since she started?
– What are men asking her about relationships? Has it changed since she started relationship blogging?
– How has she changed since her brand has grown?
– The challenge of keeping balance in her life
A Taste Of The Caribbean FestivalGemma Raeburn-BaynesRedefining Caribbean Cuisine – Chef Anthony Mair And Taymer Mason
A Taste of the Caribbean, an annual Montreal festival of Caribbean culture celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2014.
The festival raises money for its Triumph Through Adversity Culinary Scholarship Program; a portion of the proceeds raised through this month’s workshops will go to the program.
A Taste Of The Caribbean Festival will be presenting two cooking on December workshops on redefining Caribbean cuisine, to be given this month by two veteran chefs and cooking instructors in Montreal.
Jamaican-born chef, caterer and restaurateur Anthony Mair, who lives in Toronto and Jamaica, will give a workshop on Caribbean fusion cuisine. His menu will feature dumplings filled with a curried pumpkin mash and topped with a coconut crème fraîche and caramelized Scotch bonnet onions; a rib sampler with Blue Mountain coffee-laced barbecued ribs and guava jerk ribs; avocado crème brûlée. It will take place December 12th at 6 p.m. and again December 14th at 2 p.m.
Barbados-born vegan chef Taymer Mason, a food biologist and caterer who makes her home on the island of Saint Martin, will give a workshop on creating vegan traditions with Caribbean-style cuisine. On her menu are breadfruit ravioli with calabaza squash filling; seitan roast with Bajan-style holiday stuffing and sorrel chutney; vegan holiday ham with pineapple glaze and, for dessert, guava, apple crostata with rum-butter sauce. It will take place December 13th at 6 p.m. and be repeated December 14th at 11 a.m.
The workshops will be given at Les Cuisines Commerciales Mont-Royal, 5475 Royalmount Ave., Suite 119-120, Town of Mount Royal.
To reserve a spot at one or both workshops, call Gemma Raeburn-Baynes at (514) 620-6612.
Each workshop will feature a two-hour interactive demonstration in English (Mason speaks French as well), followed by generous tastings of the dishes being prepared. Cost per workshop is $60 per person, which includes printed recipes. Mair’s signature sauces will be available for purchase at his workshop; Mason will have signed copies of her book, Caribbean Vegan, available for sale.
During our live conversation, you have the opportunity to call in and share with us and ask questions via Skype. If you would like to do this, please call us at: doctorvibe42. If you get through, please be patient and we will get to your call as soon as possible.
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The Great Toronto Authors (from left to right): Roberto Mulolo, Jessica Alex, Matthew L. Taylor, Josephine Casey and Mutendei NabuteteGreat Toronto Authors Book Tour
– A little about their backgrounds
– How tough was it for each of them to write their first book
– When did each of them realized when they had to get serious about book writing
– What feeling did each of have when they held their first book
– The story behind the GTA Book Tour (How it started? How long it took to get it started? How did of them feel when the first heard the idea? etc.)
– What do they want to achieve with the tour
– Their thoughts about the state of literacy in the Black community in Toronto
– The locations of the tour stops
– What does each member wanted to the tour to accomplish
– Their nuggets to those people who would like to write their first book
To find more information about the Great Toronto Authors Tour, go to Facebook or Twitter
