The Court: The Podcast
By Chinenye Onyeike
The Court: The PodcastMar 18, 2021
21. Little Miss Anxious
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! May is already bringing in so many exciting changes but sometimes that change can come with a hint–or a ton–of anxiety. Host Chinenye Onyeike opens up about facing her high-functioning anxiety, how she’s learned to lean away from perfectionism, and gives insight on how she copes and manages her anxiety day to day.
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20. Women in Sports: Finding Your Voice and Building Community (w. Gigi Speer)
Happy Women’s History Month! March is for the girls, especially the girls in sports. Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with journalist and in-arena host, Gigi Speer, to talk about her journey playing softball for Fordham University, her pivot to sports journalism, and her efforts towards amplifying women’s sports and building community among women in the game.
Feel free to follow Gigi on Instagram, X and Tik Tok!
Instagram: @gigiiiiiiis
X: @gigi_speer
Tik Tok: @gigis_speerit
Feel free to also follow The Next on Instagram, X, and Tik Tok to see more of Gigi’s reporting and to keep up with all things women’s basketball!
Instagram: @thenexthoops
Tik Tok: @TheNextHoops
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19. Paving Our Own Paths as Nigerians in Media (w. Eno Oduok)
Most children of Nigerian immigrants grow up believing they have to be a doctor, lawyer, or engineer to be successful. But what if you think you’ll find success in more creative spaces? Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with founder and creative director of Naija Comm, Eno Oduok, to talk about why she decided to start the first platform that connects Nigerian creatives with each other and share stories of our own journeys, forging paths no one before us had set on before.
Feel free to follow Eno and Naija Comm on Instagram!
Personal IG: @eno.xo
Official Naija Comm IG: @naijacomm
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18. Growing Up and Moving Out (w. Grace Okunubi)
Moving out is never an easy thing, but every woman needs the chance to just be a girl in her own space. Join host, Chinenye Onyeike, as her and her roommate, UX researcher and digital creator, Grace Okunubi, to discuss their experience moving from Harlem to Brooklyn, dealing with NYC building management, and how the ways they’ve taken control of their freedom.
Feel free to follow Grace on her personal and photography pages:
Personal IG: @unashamedgrace
Photography IG: @moments.withgrace
Tik Tok: @itssgraceybaby
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The Court: The Podcast Trailer!
We're back and better than ever! Stay tuned for new episodes of "The Court: The Podcast" beginning Monday, January 8th :)
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Original music by: Nnamdi Onyeike and Chinenye Onyeike
17. Rejection and Reflection (with Maia Zakay)
Welcome back to the final episode of this season of The Court! On “Rejection and Reflection”, Chi sits down with singer-songwriter Maia Zakay. The two share a love for creating art that touches and inspires others and they discuss the importance behind doing so. Zakay also dives into the progression of her career, candid experience within the music industry, and what she expects from herself at every step of the way. But don’t just take my word for it, tune in to “Rejection and Reflection” right now!!
Feel free to follow Maia Zakay on all social and musical platforms @maiazakay. Also, don’t forget to follow the podcast page @thecourt__!!
16. One Woman Production (with Nickie Robinson)
On this week’s episode Chi sits down with the talented Nickie Robinson, founder of public relations firm Good Girl PR and the powerhouse behind the DJ persona, DJ Nickie. After making the decision to quit her Wall Street job to pursue her DJ career, Nickie stops at nothing to achieve every goal she’s set for herself and does her part to help others along the way. Tune in for an amazing conversation about following passions, sticking up for the Black artistic community, and the importance of protecting your peace. Hope you all enjoy “One Woman Production”!
Interested in learning more about Nickie Robinson? Feel free to check out her website, www.goodgirlpr.com for information on her firm, Good Girl PR. You can also check out her DJ information at www.djnickiee.com where you can listen to DJ sets via her soundcloud, www.soundcloud.com/djnickiee
Don’t forget to follow @thecourt__ on Instagram!
15. Windows of Opportunity (with Sheila Marmon)
This week on The Court, Chi speaks with Founder and CEO of Mirror Digital Sheila Marmon. She heads a digital media company aimed to help large brands reach multicultural consumers through digital advertising campaigns. Along with providing background to the birth of her company, Marmon sheds light on the importance of hard work and opportunity. Tune in to learn more about her in “A Window of Opportunity” this week!
Interested in learning more about Sheila Marmon and Mirror Digital? Feel free to connect with Marmon on LinkedIn and to check out her company's website at www.mirrordigital.com!
Remember to follow @thecourt__ on Instagram for updates on future episodes and so much more!
14. Jazz & Soul (with Christina Jones)
On this week’s episode of The Court, Chi speaks with multi-talented performer, Christina Jones! With the release of Jones’ first album this upcoming Summer titled You Were My Compass, the two discuss Jones' experience working on the beginning of her discography in the middle of a pandemic. Along with talking about her future music, Jones opens up about the importance of remaining true to herself while navigating the music industry. Stay tuned until the very end to hear a song from her album titled, "Just A Moment Ago" Tune in to learn more about her in "Jazz & Soul"!
Interested in learning more about Christina Jones? Feel free to follow her on all socials. Her instagram is @christinajonesofficial, her Facebook is Christina A. Jones, and her TikTok is @_christinajones. Also, feel free to check out her website, www.christinajones.com where you can pre-order You Were My Compass!!
Don't forget to follow @thecourt__ on Instagram!!
13. Inside the HIVE (with Richie Romero, Saxon Stahl, and Esther Mba)
HIVE DIVERSITY is a career search platform aimed to help college students from diverse backgrounds achieve their professional goals. This week, Chi sits down with three HIVE Insiders to discuss the nuances in diversity and how HIVE's approach towards diversity helps us comfortably tackle the job search. Hope you all enjoy!
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12. Role Models (with Nadhege Ptah and Abi Salami)
Welcome back to another episode of The Court! This week, Chi sits down with multi-talented performer Nadhege Ptah and visual artist Abi Salami to discuss their career path in media and the arts. Tune in to listen to these women discuss the importance of following your true passion and trusting the journey no matter what obstacles stand in your way. Don't forget to follow @thecourt__ on Instagram and Twitter!
11. Beyond the Art (with Rhianydd Hylton)
Get ready for Chi's conversation with the talented Rhianydd Hylton, a young NYC photographer and NYU Tisch student. Rhianydd goes into the beauty behind her art as she talks about capturing photos of Black and Brown people to show their true dynamics and complexities beyond the lens. Her vision behind her photos was so inspiring to hear about and I hope you all feel just as inspired. Enjoy this week's episode and please don't forget to follow @thecourt__ on Instagram and Twitter!
10. HUSH, Healing and Wellness (with Raven Barrett)
Tune into Chi's conversation with Raven Barrett, the founder and CEO of the clothing company HUSH NYC (@hush.ny). After not seeing each other since the start of the pandemic, Raven and Chi have a great time catching up as they discuss what it's like being a creative, entrepreneurship ventures, and how healing and wellness has benefitted them both.
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9. Our Dance World (with Jordan Wynn)
Welcome back y'all! Tune into Chi's conversation with professional dancer, Jordan Wynn (@jordanwynn). This episode touches on both Chi and Jordan's lives growing up as Black dancers in predominantly white spaces. They discuss the difficulties of doing what you love in a toxic environment and finding ways to push through and rise above the doubters. For all the little Black ballerinas out there, this one's for you.
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8. Coach Jus
7. All About the HIVE!
6. Car Conversations
5. Hair Love
4. For the Boys In the Back
3. Selfish
2. Body Posi
1. Black Girl Fantasy
Welcome to the land of the dope and the savage y'all because it's the very first episode of The Court: The Podcast!! We're kicking this show off with "Black Girl Fantasy" to bring to light the unfair treatment Black girls and womxn get from society....