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Powerfully, Black and Xcellent

Powerfully, Black and Xcellent

By Powefully, Black and Xcellent

This podcast seeks to explore the social, economic, and political endeavors of Black-Identifying professionals. Through a lens of blackness and overall identity, we strive to highlight the ways in which each guest is striving to attempt to create unity, and/or evoke change in our community, as a means of empowering you, me, and then.
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Powerfully, Black and Xcellent Jun 27, 2021

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Mar 26, 202301:25:08
Powerfully, Black Love

Powerfully, Black Love

I’ve decided to leave this description as vague as posible because it is honestly an indescribably, and quite new experience for me. Tune in, I hope you guys take something away from this episode!
Feb 19, 202301:42:06
Powerfully, The past, Present, and Future

Powerfully, The past, Present, and Future

Join your hostess with the mostest as I give you my very own 2 year update from love to consistancy, to change. Uou may even catch wind of my ever evolving mind, but more so than anything else… what’s next for the future of our show!
Feb 12, 202301:08:29
Powerfully, Nate Jones

Powerfully, Nate Jones

Help me welcome back Nate the Speaker! From the insurance industry to the public school sector, these past 2 years for Nate have been full of personal and professional growth. Tap in to learn more about how working in the school system has changed for the better, what he has learned from the students he’s worked with, and so much more!
Feb 12, 202358:04
Powerfully, Harley Hendrixx

Powerfully, Harley Hendrixx

She’s back! On her initial appearance, she was apart of our first ever Queen Series! Formally, she was a special education teacher, pole dance instructor, and podcaster. Now, she’s a life coach, certified empathic listener, and business woman in Chicago. Tune in to find out what prompted her to change her career, how her why has changed, and so much more!
Feb 05, 202301:05:18
Powerfully, Damario Morris

Powerfully, Damario Morris

He’s back! As our first ever guest on PB&X, Damario Morris is back to update us on the journey to making his dream come true. Baltimore was to small to make it happen, so he’s kick starting his dream in California. Tune in as we talk about what the move did for him, what he’s learned over the past 2 years, along with some gut-busting laughter that is quite familiar for our dynamic. You’ll be in tears by the end of this episode!
Feb 05, 202359:22
Powerfully, Deonté Bolden

Powerfully, Deonté Bolden

Meet Deonté! Originally a DMV native with the dream of being a real-life theatre kid, he is now a man of many hats doing his thing in Atlanta, Georgia. With accolades under his belt, like award-winning actor, tune in as we delve into what types of things Deonté chooses to write about, the things that motivate his journey, what it takes to make it in this industry, and so much more! You don’t wanna miss this.
Jan 29, 202301:12:02
Powerfully, Faith Williams

Powerfully, Faith Williams

Meet Faith! Originally from Texas, she now resides in Baltimore where she is a special education teacher for Baltimore City Public Schools. Tune in as we talk about her love of mentoring, what we can improve in corporate America to better fit people with disabilities, and what she has planned for the future.
Jan 22, 202356:36
Powerfully, The New Year

Powerfully, The New Year

Have you been missing your weekly fix of PBandX? Well, fear not because we’re back with a vengeance. Find out what’s been going on with your hostess with the mostest and the vibes that we’ll be cranking out for 2023.
Jan 15, 202350:42
Powerfully, The Rights of Education

Powerfully, The Rights of Education

Let’s talk family. As the world is constantly changing, education is changing…. Or is it? Maybe it is but not enough. Wherever you Stand on the spectrum, it’s hard to ignore where the education system is lacking. Tap in as your hostess with the mostest gives you 4 things that she thinks that the education system needs in order to keep up with the changing times. Also be sure to check out the following TikTok content creators who are featured in this episode: @theygotkitarose and @sarahgluxary.
Jul 24, 202201:07:28
Powerfully, Tahj Thomas

Powerfully, Tahj Thomas

Meet Tahj Thomas! A west Baltimore native, self-proclaimed church and community boy, minister, podcaster, CEO, and so much more! Tap in to hear about where Tahj found his love of speaking and the community, how his father has influenced his journey, and what may be in the works for him and your hostess with the mostest along with some other gems and jewels that get dropped. This is not one that you wanna miss!
Jul 17, 202201:25:29
Powerfully, Anwar Hodges PT 2

Powerfully, Anwar Hodges PT 2

Surprise, Surprise! We had to hit you guys with a part 2! Thank you for being a continued supporting of the podcast. It means the world to us. Make sure y’all go and check out part 1 of this episode, if you haven’t already!
Jul 03, 202258:42
Powerfully, Anwar Hodges

Powerfully, Anwar Hodges

Welcome back family! We’ve been gone for a while, so this is a special episode for you all. Anwar Hodges calls South Carolina his stomping grounds, and he has truly tended to his land as a fourth grade ELA and Social Studies teacher in South Carolina Public Schools. Tap in to learn a little more about Anwar’s humble upbringing, his transition into education, his fondest memories of your hostess with the mostest, and so much more! Stay locked in until the very end for a special surprise!
Jul 03, 202201:15:59
Powerfully, Paige Beverly

Powerfully, Paige Beverly

Meet Paige! She is currently enrolled in a Masters program at NYU and a Baltimore City Public Charter School educator from Baltimore, MD. Tap in to hear what her journey into education has been like, why she chose to get into education, and the impact she hopes to leave in the education system for little black and brown bodies.
Oct 17, 202101:27:32
Powerfully, Radical Educators

Powerfully, Radical Educators

As Powerfully, Black and Xcellent undergoes some massive changes, a new vision is emerging. Each season will have a theme to it now as a way of adding a little more organization to our beautiful chaos. These season we will be taking with educators that are using their art of teaching to turn the predominately white facing educational system on its head in order to make it more equitable and suitable for black and brown bodies. But we also can’t forget our facilitators who are outside of the traditional educational system, but are just as important. Tune in this season to really get a word on education!
Oct 11, 202148:27
Powerfully, Alandis Thompson

Powerfully, Alandis Thompson

Meet Alandis! He’s an educator and the host of “The Blk Code” podcast. Tune in as he talks abut how he walks his path as a creative, the role his younger brother plays in his journey, why he sees service as a must, and so much more!
Oct 03, 202101:26:20
Powerfully, In the Midst of a Transition

Powerfully, In the Midst of a Transition

And we’re biggity biggity back! Tune in to hear about the transition that your hostess with the mostest has been going through and why the show had to go on a brief hiatus. You don’t want to miss this!
Aug 15, 202141:44
Powerfully, Natalie Harris-Nelson

Powerfully, Natalie Harris-Nelson

Meet Natalio! She is the founder/CEO of Ladi of Many Roots out of East Texas. Tap in to hear the ultimate transformations that she has gone through to get to where she is, a bomb affirmation or two, and so much more!
Aug 01, 202101:24:28
Powerfully, Hassiem Brockington

Powerfully, Hassiem Brockington

Meet Hassiem! He is an entrepreneur trainer and the founder and CEO of Hassiem from Baltimore, MD. Tap in as he talks about his journey through entrepreneurship, the way in which he’s trying to uplift his community, and so much more!
Jul 25, 202101:43:56
Powerfully, Betty Leake

Powerfully, Betty Leake

Meet Betty! She is the host of the midday talk show, “Steppin’ Out With Betty”, straight out of North Carolina. Her show primarily focuses on the deep-seeded issues within the black community and bringing forth possible solutions to said problems. Tap in as she talks about the inspiration that she had for becoming an entrepreneur, her reasoning for continuing the grind, and so much more!
Jul 18, 202101:15:36
Powerfully, Family First Entertainment

Powerfully, Family First Entertainment

Meet Rell, Chanel, and Tay! These are three members of the illustrious Family First Entertainment (FFE). FFE is your one stop shop to ensuring that all of your needs get met! They promote and host events, design and sell clothing, they have DJs, and so much more. Tap in as these three talk about the importance of multiple streams of income, how they are consistently connecting with the youth, and how they plan to take the world by storm.
Jul 11, 202154:27
Powerfully, Dr. Robin C. Rice

Powerfully, Dr. Robin C. Rice

Meet Dr.Robin! She is an educator that specializes in alternative education through her organization “A World of Learning”, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tap in as she talks available out the ways in which she has been working over the past 20 years to turn the education system on its head, her overall love for academics, and so much more!
Jul 04, 202101:49:21
Powerfully, Kyle Jacko

Powerfully, Kyle Jacko

Meet Kyle! He’s a man of many hustles, but his greatest achievement of all, is his role as a father. Coming straight from Decatur, Georgia, tap in as he talks available out the way he has changed his life, what makes him so motivational, and so much more!
Jun 27, 202101:08:48
Powerfully, Chef Jevon

Powerfully, Chef Jevon

Meet Jevon! He’s a chef and the founder/CEO of 5th Element Catering, located in Maryland. Tap in as he talks about how his move to Maryland impacted his life, his thoughts on his own food and his food journey in general, and so much more. You won’t wanna listen to this one on an empty stomach.
Jun 26, 202101:08:50
Powerfully, Marshall Jefferies

Powerfully, Marshall Jefferies

In honor of Father’s Day, who better to have on the show than my very own father!?! Meet Marshall! He is a man of many hustles from Baltimore, MD. Tap in to hear the daddy daughter dynamic, how and why he does not hat he does, and so much more!
Jun 20, 202101:41:09
Powerfully, Barnes

Powerfully, Barnes

Meet Barnes! When he’s not driving his truck, he serves as a social media influencer straight out of Baltimore. Tap in to hear the role that spontaneity works in his life, what keeps him going, and so much more!
Jun 19, 202156:53
Powerfully, J-Dan

Powerfully, J-Dan

Meet J-Dan! He’s a musician, producer, and founder/CEO of J-Dan Beats, from the Atlanta area. Tap in as he talks about how he’s looking to change the narrative within the Black community, what music has done for him, and so much more!
Jun 13, 202101:20:13
Powerfully, Voice of Scars

Powerfully, Voice of Scars

Meet V.O.S! He is a photographer, videographer, script writer, advocate, and business owner from Philadelphia, PA. Tap in as to hear about him coming into his passion to speaking up for those navigating through life with epilepsy and other distinguished mental abilities, his love of creativity, and so much more!
Jun 12, 202101:27:15
Powerfully, Cody Glaude

Powerfully, Cody Glaude

Meet Cody! He is the founder/CEO of Super shine DMV from Washington DC. Tune in se he talks about his experiences with entrepreneurship and music, his hope to influence our youth, and so much more!
Jun 06, 202157:34
Powerfully, King

Powerfully, King

Meet King! He is an activist, author, poet, and active duty member of the US Air Force from North Carolina. Tune in as he talks about the importance of black people elevating their self worth and identities, the family aspect of entrepreneurship, and so much more!
Jun 05, 202101:32:55
Powerfully, Kiah Mims

Powerfully, Kiah Mims

Meet Kiah! She’s a podcastor, tarot reader, and the founder and CEO of “kiah Intuitive”. Tap in as she talks a or the downfalls of over consumption, helping out the black community through education, and so much more!
May 30, 202101:15:40
Powerfully, Harley Hendrix

Powerfully, Harley Hendrix

Meet Harley! She is an educator, podcastor, and pole dance instructor from Chicago, Illinois. Tap in as she talks about the importance of women feeling truly being comfortable in their skin no matter their title, how she incorporates her blackness in everything she does, and so much more!
May 29, 202101:33:07
Happy Birthday Tee the Goat

Happy Birthday Tee the Goat

** BONUS EPISODE ** Join Tee the Goat as she reflects on year 22, and what she wants year 23 to look like for her! #HappyBirthdayTeetheGOAT #ImWilllingToBetOnYou
May 25, 202101:00:40
Powerfully, Nad’ja Welton

Powerfully, Nad’ja Welton

Meet Nad’ja! She is a personal blogger and brand new candle maker from Los Angeles, California. Tune in to hear about her journey as a writer, the purpose for her candle making, and how her blackness ties into the things she does.
May 23, 202153:49
Powerfully, Renay

Powerfully, Renay

Meet Renay! She is the founder/CEO of Forever Yane, a luxury lingerie and loungewear brand located in Los Angeles, California. Tap in to hear experiences working corporate America, the importance of confidence to her and her brand, and how inclusion plays a huge role within all aspects of her business.
May 22, 202159:52
Powerfully, Kathryn Elaine

Powerfully, Kathryn Elaine

Meet Kathryn! The founder and CEO of House of Bawdy. Tap in as she talks abut the importance of inclusion in sensuality, flipping the stigma behind sex on its head, and how she lives and breathes her business while still in corporate America.
May 16, 202101:10:51
Powerfully, Nina Elizabeth

Powerfully, Nina Elizabeth

Meet Nina! She’s a YouTuber, digital content creator, and a social media influencer, who is also currently pursuing her degree in education from Goucher College. Tap in to hear about how her experiences at Goucher have influenced her channel, the importance of being able to relate and help her subscribers, and what life is like balancing school, teaching, and her online presence.
May 15, 202147:57
Powerfully, Ebony Shinelle

Powerfully, Ebony Shinelle

Meet Ebony! She is a model, actress, brand activator, managing director, project producer, and business owner. Tap in as she talks about her journey after becoming a “corporate drop-out”, the influence that the hiphop culture had on her and her brand, and how her why is constantly changing and evolving.
May 09, 202101:10:46
Powerfully, Leslie Crawford

Powerfully, Leslie Crawford

Meet Leslie! She is an author, publisher, and business owner from Baltimore, MD. Tune in to hear about her unexpected transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, how her love for children influences just about everything she does as a business owner, and the importance of literacy in the black community.
May 08, 202101:06:26
Powerfully, Pretty T

Powerfully, Pretty T

Meet Tia! She’s a new chef and business owner currently located in Glenn Burnie Maryland. Tap in as she talks about what her love of kids and the importance of nontraditional education, the balance between Corporate America and entrepreneurship, and the people who motivate her to follow her dreams!
May 02, 202101:09:48
Powerfully, Jasmin Badd

Powerfully, Jasmin Badd

Meet Jasmin! She is a serial entrepreneur, author, marketing coach, and business owner, currently located in Houston, Texas. Tap in as she talks about how she came to write her book, how she does about learning new marketing strategies to teach as a coach, and how putting your brand first is going to get far, if you have the drive.
May 01, 202101:14:53
Powerfully, KB

Powerfully, KB

Meet KB, one of your neighborhood hero’s straight out of Baltimore. Tune is as he talks about the personal transformation that he chose to make as a means of bettering his community, how giving the youth projects on the black community actually helped him, and his continual push to expand and lead.
Apr 25, 202101:29:50
Powerfully, Sunnie Jones

Powerfully, Sunnie Jones

Meet Sunnie, a PG County social media influencer and digital content creator, amongst many other things. Tap in to learn about his thoughts and feelings on inclusion and visibility of those who identify as transexual, the importance of wellness and mental health, and just being the best and the fullest version of himself.
Apr 23, 202155:20
Powerfully, Tyra Johnson

Powerfully, Tyra Johnson

Meet Tyra! A Baltimore native who has taken her love of crafting to the next level. Tap in as she talks about how her creativity and love of words birthed her business, the intersectionality between crafting and mental health, and her overall urge just to help people be their best selves.
Apr 18, 202101:08:51
Powerfully, Amiir Hasan

Powerfully, Amiir Hasan

Meet Amiir Hasan! A self-proclaimed “Creative Hustler” out of Atlanta, Georgia. Tune in as he talks about what fueled his switch from the spotlight to the background of the entertainment industry, how nontraditional education may be the best course of action moving forward, and how his sheer interest in helping people to maximize the experiences of others in all aspects of their brands, which is the catalyst for his own brand.
Apr 11, 202101:02:51
Powerfully, Akeena Jeffries-Chew

Powerfully, Akeena Jeffries-Chew

Meet Akeena! A Baltimore native and certified lady boss, who is impacting the future of the black community through our youth. Tune in as she talks about her nonprofit organization, her extensive history with entrepreneur ship, and the gems that you need to know about this industry.
Apr 04, 202101:02:46
Powerfully, Jay Math

Powerfully, Jay Math

Meet Jay Math, a podcaster, event planner, and magi zine editor, located in Atlanta, Georgia! Tune in as he talks about his love for hip hop, supporting the black community and culture, and what it take to be an entrepreneur! Tap in, because you don’t wanna miss this.
Mar 28, 202101:01:18
Powerfully, Kristian Tirado

Powerfully, Kristian Tirado

Meet Kristian! She’s a god-fearing woman, located in New York, who is an educator, author, and speaker. Tap in to learn more about her journey through writing, but cultivating her ministry, and how her love of Christ uncovered her passion for speaking, and being the mouthpiece and support system for other women as they navigate through their trauma.
Mar 21, 202157:40
Powerfully, TerrVisionnaire

Powerfully, TerrVisionnaire

Meet TerrVisionaire, a free-lance artist and business owner from Baltimore. Tune in as he uncovers the way his sexuality and business life enter twine, and his journey overall through the world of entrepreneurship.
Mar 14, 202101:13:16
Powerfully, LaTisha

Powerfully, LaTisha

Meet LaTisha, the actress, model, founder and CEO of A Miracle Beauty LLC. Tune in as she talks about the way that the entertainment industry has changed do to COVID, finances, and what and LLC can do for your business.
Mar 07, 202101:03:22