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Alika Hope and Change

Alika Hope and Change

By Alika Hope

Alika Hope and Change is a podcast featuring Alika Hope and her big brother Emille Bryant (the "Change"). The podcast focuses on themes of hope, joy, self-efficacy, and embracing change as a vehicle for growth. First episode aired on July 30th, 2020 in honor of International Day of Friendship!

Talent: Alika Hope and Emille Bryant
Producer and Sound Engineer: Jaeme Brennan McDonald/Mixed by Soundchild
Theme Song: Alika Hope, Lawrence V. White, Doug Wilson
Instrumental Music: Lawrence V. White
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Episode XI-Star Wars vs Star Trek : Which Gives Us More Hope?

Alika Hope and ChangeOct 08, 2020

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Hopelet: Bloom Where You’re Planted

Hopelet: Bloom Where You’re Planted

Whether it’s New England, The Azores, or somewhere in between. In honor of Spring Alika Hope and Emille Bryant take a bite-sized moment to talk about blooming…right where you’re planted…
Mar 25, 202412:09
Episode 164: The Science of the Changes in Spring

Episode 164: The Science of the Changes in Spring

Spring starts March 19th-are you ready? We are!
Mar 18, 202428:06
Replay Day: Everything Old is New Again (and changed, and updated)

Replay Day: Everything Old is New Again (and changed, and updated)

Join us as we revisit our discussion from Feb 27th, 2023. Resurgence of fads? Bringing the 90’s back? The 50’s? Should everything be starting anew? Or is it okay to reuse the old?
Mar 11, 202431:34
Episode 163: How AI Changes Bad Bosses

Episode 163: How AI Changes Bad Bosses

Mar 04, 202431:27
Episode 162: Changes in Latitude, Changes in AI-titude

Episode 162: Changes in Latitude, Changes in AI-titude

Emille explaining AI to Alika in easy to swallow language. Nvidia. Stocks. Oh and don’t forget trips to Caribbean islands and outdoor podcasts…
Feb 26, 202401:02:22
Episode 161: Changemakers with Dr Penny Brandt PART 2

Episode 161: Changemakers with Dr Penny Brandt PART 2

Feb 20, 202432:02
Changemakers Series with Dr. Penny Brandt

Changemakers Series with Dr. Penny Brandt

So you think the Kardashians are something special… Or perhaps you prefer telenovelas or soap operas…But wait till you hear Alika, Emille, and Dr. Penny Brandt discussing the drama and backstories of 17th and 19th century female composers! Classical music comes alive.
Feb 11, 202429:11
Episode 159: Change My POV

Episode 159: Change My POV

Changing your POV, empathy, mirror neurons, Emille’s new podcast, longcuts, shortcuts, buzzcuts…
Feb 05, 202433:50
Episode 158: Supersize My Change

Episode 158: Supersize My Change

24k gold burgers, running in 2 degree weather, Mall of America and more…
Jan 29, 202431:29
Episode 157: Which Changed First? Laziness or Impatience?

Episode 157: Which Changed First? Laziness or Impatience?

Are we getting more impatient? Or are we more efficient? Are we becoming more lazy? Or just finding more times in our life to relax?
Jan 22, 202430:33
Hope Replay: Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Hope Replay: Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Jan 15, 202431:04
Episode 155: The Hopefully Resolute

Episode 155: The Hopefully Resolute

Happy new year! Time for this resolutions…or is it?
Jan 01, 202432:03
Episode 154: Covid Changing Christmas

Episode 154: Covid Changing Christmas

Merry Christmas! Or is it bah humbug when Covid strikes our host…
Dec 25, 202331:26
Episode 153: The Beauty and Hope of Imperfection

Episode 153: The Beauty and Hope of Imperfection

We’re baaaack. After our first hiatus in 3 years we are back refreshed, renewed and ready for a new season of AHAC. We start this season off talking about the beauty and hope of imperfection!
Dec 11, 202330:13
Some Things Never Change: Our Annual Replay of our First Thanksgiving Episode

Some Things Never Change: Our Annual Replay of our First Thanksgiving Episode

While Alika Hope and Change is on a hiatus until December 11th, please join us as we share our annual re-broadcast of our first ever Thanksgiving episode!
Nov 20, 202329:01
Episode 152: Changemakers Series with Kristen van Ginhoven

Episode 152: Changemakers Series with Kristen van Ginhoven

Today we have an extra special Changemakers series with Kristen van Ginhoven, the founder of WAM theater in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts. Plus Emille has finally learn to appreciate musical theater! You don’t wanna miss this!
Oct 23, 202343:19
Hopelet #2: A Brief about AI

Hopelet #2: A Brief about AI

A Brief about an intense and not so brief topic.
Oct 17, 202317:07
Episode 150: Come on Bruh…Part 2

Episode 150: Come on Bruh…Part 2

Join us for episode 150!!!
Oct 09, 202330:32
Episode 149: Come on bruh, just change the rules this one time…

Episode 149: Come on bruh, just change the rules this one time…

Rules laws why do they exist? Are they meant to be broken? Maybe some are…
Oct 02, 202330:34
Replay Day: Changemakers with Cate Vallone

Replay Day: Changemakers with Cate Vallone

Just in time for Fall, we thought we would do a replay with our wonderful Cate Vallone, and remind you all about fascia, taking care of your body …especially as we enter the time of year where we become more likely to stay inside and sit still…
Sep 25, 202330:00
Episode 147: Never Forget: The Hope in Reflection

Episode 147: Never Forget: The Hope in Reflection

Today, September 11th, 2023, we’re taking the time to remember our experiences on 9/11/01, and how those reflections can encourage service.
Sep 11, 202330:51
Episode 146: Labor, Labor, Labor Hopes

Episode 146: Labor, Labor, Labor Hopes

Sep 04, 202329:11
Hopelet #1: Finding Art

Hopelet #1: Finding Art

Join Alika and Jaeme for our first “Hopelet”! Hopelets are short, time-sensitive conversations around current events and activities that can create positive change in your life. Today Alika and Jaeme discuss the power of visual art and 2 current artist exhibits: Isaac Julien and Barkley L. Hendricks.
Aug 28, 202315:00
Episode 144: Changemakers Series with Zaneilia Harris

Episode 144: Changemakers Series with Zaneilia Harris

Alika and Emille talk women and money with Zaneilia Harris, president of Harris & Harris Wealth Management Group. Zaneilia is a 2023 top 100 financial advisor in the U.S. (Investopedia), and has been featured by Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Bloomberg (just to name a few). But we LOVE her dedication to creating hope in the financial lives of women everywhere!
Aug 21, 202330:55
Episode 143: Changemakers Series with Toya Smith

Episode 143: Changemakers Series with Toya Smith

What do family reunions, nurses, marathons have in common? Find out on today’s episode featuring a segment with changemaker Toya Smith.
Aug 14, 202332:33
Episode 142: Changemakers with Ami Polite: Part 2

Episode 142: Changemakers with Ami Polite: Part 2

Jul 31, 202331:53
Episode 141: Changemakers Series with Ami Polite (Part 1)

Episode 141: Changemakers Series with Ami Polite (Part 1)

Join us for a very special guest who knows about everything from growing indoor plants to growing your hair to why Alika singing random songs really does matter. Ami Polite is not to be missed!
Jul 24, 202329:27
Episode 140: Change My Staycation

Episode 140: Change My Staycation

Teenagers writing musicals? Atlas Obscura? Church of whaaaaaat?!? Why is Emille talking about dead people so much…
Jul 17, 202330:19
Episode 139: Musical Chairs of Change

Episode 139: Musical Chairs of Change

Classical? Video game music? Country? No no definitely Chicago House!
Jul 10, 202330:01
Episode 138: Fire Changes Everything

Episode 138: Fire Changes Everything

Jul 03, 202330:11
Replay Day: Changemakers series with Lawrence V White

Replay Day: Changemakers series with Lawrence V White

Musical inspiration for your imagination.
Jun 26, 202330:11
Episode 136: The Change in Fiscal Years

Episode 136: The Change in Fiscal Years

No taxation without representation… Fiscal year is ending June 30… Q2 is ending June 30… Where do our taxes go? Why do we care? Can we make a change?
Jun 12, 202328:04
Episode 135: The Hope in Service

Episode 135: The Hope in Service

To tip or not to tip-that is the question. Or is it?
Jun 05, 202328:04
Episode 134: Would you rather have hope or change?

Episode 134: Would you rather have hope or change?

Join Alika, Emille, and Jaeme as they play a fun game of Would You Rather…
May 29, 202331:12
Replay: The Hope in the Symbolism of Music

Replay: The Hope in the Symbolism of Music

May 22, 202330:41
Episode 132: Changemakers Series with Jme Strchld

Episode 132: Changemakers Series with Jme Strchld

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!!! Join us as we talk with our own resident genius Jme Strchld about his newly released album “Lessons From The Prophet” which can be found on every major streaming platform.
May 15, 202329:02
Episode 131: We Hope The Force be With You

Episode 131: We Hope The Force be With You

Yes, Emille and Jaeme are at it again in honor of May 4 and fourth and the force!
May 08, 202331:22
Replay Day: Changemakers Series with Charlie Slaughter

Replay Day: Changemakers Series with Charlie Slaughter

Join us for a replay of our Changemakers interview with Charlie Slaughter, who discusses an innovative practice to help adults and children bond in emotional connection.
May 01, 202329:21
Episode 129: Changemakers with Dr. Margaret Wilkins PART 2!

Episode 129: Changemakers with Dr. Margaret Wilkins PART 2!

Yes, it’s true. This is a Changemakers part two because you all love her so much you do. We brought Dr. Margaret Wilkins back again for you!
Apr 17, 202331:04
Episode 128: Changemakers Series with Dr. Margaret Wilkins

Episode 128: Changemakers Series with Dr. Margaret Wilkins

Today, Dr. Margaret Wilkins joins us to discuss women in sports and much more!
Apr 10, 202330:35
Episode 127: Celebratory Changes

Episode 127: Celebratory Changes

Apr 03, 202330:02
Episode 126: Changes in Altitude Make Me Laugh

Episode 126: Changes in Altitude Make Me Laugh

Hey, what’s this about Emille being 8,000 feet up? Can’t that make you Apoxic? Apo-WHAA?? Don’t you need to be in really good shape to be high in the sky? And why is it when some people get altitude sickness they laugh uncontrollably? And a whole segment of jokes…All this and more today…
Mar 27, 202329:46
Episode 125: I (Hopefully) Love It When We’re Cruising Together

Episode 125: I (Hopefully) Love It When We’re Cruising Together

Emille just came back from a cruise around Europe, join us as he and Alika discuss the cruise and post-Covid pandemic cruise safety!
Mar 20, 202330:02
Episode 124: Marching into the Hope of Springtime

Episode 124: Marching into the Hope of Springtime

Today Emille and Jaeme lead the march as we go into March.
Mar 13, 202330:40
Replay: Tools for Life Change

Replay: Tools for Life Change

Replayed by popular demand!
Mar 06, 202333:08
Episode 122: Everything Old is New Again (and changed and updated)

Episode 122: Everything Old is New Again (and changed and updated)

Things go in cycles, in the 80’s the 50’s were hip. In the 2020’s we’re enjoying a resurgence of 90’s fads. Why? Is it bad? Good? Join us as we discuss!
Feb 27, 202330:00
Episode 121: Change Chats about AI

Episode 121: Change Chats about AI

Emille tries to teach Alika about Chat GPT, Alika tries not to overreact to the world being taken over by AI. Uh oh…
Feb 20, 202333:32
Episode 120: Will You Be My Valenchange?

Episode 120: Will You Be My Valenchange?

Feb 13, 202326:55
Episode 119: Changemakers Series with author, Shannon Alexander

Episode 119: Changemakers Series with author, Shannon Alexander

Join Alika and Emille with our first new Changemakers Series guest of 2023 author Shannon Alexander!
Feb 06, 202328:03
Changemakers Replay: Willena Long

Changemakers Replay: Willena Long

Jan 30, 202332:17