Ariana and hip hop artist Naledge of Kidz in the Hall talk about his new album, Occasion (Nov 22), Obama, being a brainiac and more.
Ariana talks with Chicago-based photographer Lynnette Astaire about her craft and what it means to connect with one’s purpose.
You know all those life balance things, like meditation or another special routine we always say we’re going to do, but get too busy for? Well attorney, entrepreneur & founder of the website MyLifestyleZen.com, Patrice Perkins, dishes on her top tips for living her motto of “Work Smart. Play Hard,” so that we’re not just starting but really maintaining healthy habits of work-life balance.
Ariana visits University of Michigan, Ann Arbor to talk with student leaders Mallika Roy & Tia Hofmans about F.O.K.U.S. and why art is a necessary part of our lives and community building.
In the 3rd part of the Rebuilding Detroit special series of the Know This! Tour, Ariana talks to Brandon Jessup, Founder & CEO of the urban policy think tank Michigan Forward. Brandon gives us the low-down on state and local politics, leadership & making the issues accessible to our next generation.
In Part 2 of the mini “Rebuilding Detroit” series of the Know This! Tour, Ariana talks to young entrepreneurs Margarita Barry of 71 Pop & IAmYoungDetroit.com, Tunde Wey of Detroit Big F Deal & Claire Nelson of Bureau for Urban Living about their businesses, community-building, gentrification & more…
In this episode, Detroit native Sterling Toles takes Ariana & Know This! on a mini-tour of the city, highlighting the strong presence of community gardens, such as Feedem Freedom and community art, such as the famous Heidelberg Project. We also hear from local artists/entrepreneurs Noah Stephens of The People of Detroit Project and Philip Lauri of Detroit Lives! on the spirit of innovation that’s stirring in the city.
We meet La'Tasha Mayes, the mind behind Pittsburgh’s first organization for, by and about women of color, New Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice. A true leader and activist for civil rights, La'Tasha reminds us of the power & importance of making our voices heard in claiming our rights and shaping our future.
Got student loan debt? If you do, this show is for you! Ariana talks to Raymar Hampshire, co-founder of SponsorChange.org, an organization helping people pay off student loan debt through service projects that benefit local organizations. We talk about the state of student loan debt, the win-win model of SponsorChange and hopes for taking it nationwide. Check them out today: www.sponsorchange.org
In his hometown of Pittsburgh, we’re talking to Damon Young aka The Champ, one-half of the successful bloggers at VerySmartBrothas.com and co-author of Your Degrees Won’t Keep You Warm At Night: A Very Smart Brotha’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Fighting Crime. Nuff said.
Singer/songwriter Res (Black.Girls.Rock!, How I Do) sits down with Ariana to talk about her passion for singing, going from industry to indie, her fans, and her new album Habits of the Heart as part of Idle Warship with Talib Kweli. Album out Oct 24. www.the1res.com, www.idlewarship.com
Politics isn’t just the egos & bickering we’ve been seeing in Washington (thank goodness)–Erica Atwood of Philly’s Mayor’s Office and State Rep. Tony Payton, Jr. (who originally ran and won at age 25) make public service, volunteerism and voting cool. Check their opinions on Obama, local politics, getting the next generation involved and more.
Skai Blue Media Owner & Philly 360 Fashion Ambassador, Rakia Reynolds, shows us around Vagabond Boutique and gives us the low down on Fall fashion trends, what it means to own your personal style, and even styles Ariana in some Fall must-haves.
Ariana talks to musical prodigy Muhsinah, also known as “The Golden Girl,” who sings, writes, plays, arranges, produces and mixes her own music. We hear about her latest double EP, Gone (FREE on www.muhsinah.com), her gigs for President Obama, and her creative process.
Just in time for New York Fashion Week, Ariana talks with rising stars of the fashion industry, Coco & Breezy, about their hot line of eyewear & accessories, and the story behind their success as 20-year old visionaries and entrepreneurs.
Hip Hop Poet J. Ivy talks about finding his calling, his album Here I Am (available at www.j-ivy.com) and gives us the full story on how he gave John Legend his stage name.
Ariana talks to blogger and writer Jamilah Lemieux aka Sister Toldja, about being an outspoken woman who doesn’t back down from expressing her opinions. We go into one of her most talked about articles on relationships and some of the odd consequences of self expression in the internet age.
Ariana and Linda Sarsour, Director of the Arab American Association in NYC discuss Muslim American stereotypes, political activism and her journey to becoming a vocal leader.