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Scratching & Thriving Podcast

Scratching & Thriving Podcast

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Scratching & Thriving Podcast aims to empower its listeners to thrive both personally and professionally while navigating the world as we know it. From professional development to current events and faux-pas to everyday issues, co-hosts Dr. Adriene Hobdy and Brandon Bougard cover a wide range of topics that are informative, entertaining and empowering.
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Interview w/ international recording artist Senhit

Scratching & Thriving PodcastNov 19, 2021

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Interview with Evelyn Braxton

Interview with Evelyn Braxton

Dr A and Brandon chat with author, evangelist and songstress Evelyn Braxton
Jan 04, 202224:51
Interview w/ recording artist Devin Crutcher

Interview w/ recording artist Devin Crutcher

Dr A and Brandon interview Memphis based recording artist at the newest member of The Barkays, Devin Crutcher
Dec 16, 202119:07
Interview w/ Hip Hop author Big Rell

Interview w/ Hip Hop author Big Rell

Dr A and Brandon interview Baltimore based Hip Hop author Big Rell
Dec 14, 202119:40
Interview w/ international recording artist Senhit

Interview w/ international recording artist Senhit

Dr A and Brandon chat with Senhit as she tours the US. They discuss Wuro Vision, her hit Adrenalina and what’s to come in the future.
Nov 19, 202116:05
Interview w/ UC Irvine’s Vice Chancellor Douglas Haynes

Interview w/ UC Irvine’s Vice Chancellor Douglas Haynes


Douglas M. Haynes is the inaugural UCI Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity. Haynes leads a comprehensive effort to establish UCI as a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence.
Nov 19, 202134:31
Work Place Jealousy

Work Place Jealousy

Jealousy in the workplace

Dr A and Brandon discuss professional jealousy, how to identify it and how to handle it Producer: Adriene Hobdy Producer: Brandon Bougard Editor: Gabriel Birkby


Jul 17, 202120:23
Interview w/ R&B group Mokenstef

Interview w/ R&B group Mokenstef

Dr A and Brandon chat with former Def Jam R&B group Mokenstef. They discuss their career, good times, challenges and what we can expect in the future.
Jun 04, 202138:53
Interview w/ “Earth is Ghetto” singer and songwriter Nikkialiah Sheffield

Interview w/ “Earth is Ghetto” singer and songwriter Nikkialiah Sheffield

Dr A and Brandon interview Nikkialiah Sheffield to discuss her hit song “Earth is Ghetto”. They discuss her inspiration for the song and life during the pandemic
Feb 17, 202120:47
Interview with the legendary James Alexander of The Barkays

Interview with the legendary James Alexander of The Barkays

Dr A and Brandon chat with the legendary James Alexander about life, music and inspiration
Feb 02, 202120:55
Interview w/ Activist Hydeia Broadbent

Interview w/ Activist Hydeia Broadbent

Dr A and Brandon have a discussion with activist Hydeia Broadbent. We discuss life and activism
Jan 25, 202123:16
Interview w/ Symone Redwine, Attorney and star of “Ready to Love”

Interview w/ Symone Redwine, Attorney and star of “Ready to Love”

Dr A and Brandon interview Attorney Symone Redwine and discuss life, relationships and the “Ready to Love” reality series.
Jan 16, 202132:13
New Years Resolutions 2021

New Years Resolutions 2021

Dr A and Brandon discuss New Years Resolutions for 2021. They discuss how to make 2021 resolutions successful and how to effectively prepare for the New Year.
Jan 10, 202120:60
Interview w/ R&B Artist JC

Interview w/ R&B Artist JC

Dr A and Brandon chat with R&B artist JC. They discuss the music industry, life and success.
Dec 05, 202026:27
Thanksgiving Remix... Banter Between Friends

Thanksgiving Remix... Banter Between Friends

Dr A and Brandon discuss Thanksgiving traditions and reflect on personal Thanksgiving memories
Nov 25, 202024:27
Interview w/ R&B sensation and MIME recording artist Jessica Ray

Interview w/ R&B sensation and MIME recording artist Jessica Ray

Dr A and Brandon have a discussion with Entertainer Jessica Ray regarding her career, accomplishments and future endeavors.
Nov 20, 202027:34
Interview with Brandon Lewis, R&B artist on MIME record label

Interview with Brandon Lewis, R&B artist on MIME record label

Dr A and Brandon interview R&B recording artist Brandon Lewis
Nov 15, 202025:58
Interview with Billboard Charting R&B Artist Porcelan

Interview with Billboard Charting R&B Artist Porcelan

Dr A and Brandon interview R&B artist Porcelan courtesy of MIME record label
Oct 26, 202025:47
Living in Your Purpose

Living in Your Purpose

Dr A and Brandon invite guest host Dr C Nicole, entrepreneur to discuss how to live in your purpose.



Oct 19, 202029:03
“Let’s Be Clear.... Morning Routines”

“Let’s Be Clear.... Morning Routines”

Dr A and Brandon discuss Morning Routines and how they help with success
Oct 10, 202018:04
“Let’s Be Clear.... GO VOTE!”

“Let’s Be Clear.... GO VOTE!”

Dr A and Brandon discuss the first debate between President Trump and Vice President Biden
Oct 02, 202016:22
#9 Toxic Workplace

#9 Toxic Workplace

Dr A and Brandon discuss toxic work environments, how to identify and how to deal with them
Sep 22, 202027:02
#8 Toxic Relationships

#8 Toxic Relationships

Dr A and Brandon discuss how to identify and deal with toxic relationships
Sep 14, 202023:26
“Let’s Be Clear... Passive Aggressive”

“Let’s Be Clear... Passive Aggressive”

In episode 2 of the “Let’s Be Clear” series, Dr A and Brandon discuss passive aggressiveness and how to handle it personally and professionally.
Sep 03, 202017:03
#7 “Slay Student debt ... and thrive”

#7 “Slay Student debt ... and thrive”

Dr A and Brandon discuss eliminating student loan debt with advice from guest host Queenstar Akrong
Aug 29, 202023:34
“Let’s be clear.... Virtual Etiquette”

“Let’s be clear.... Virtual Etiquette”

Episode 1 of the mini podcast series “Let’s be clear...” Dr A and Brandon give humorous advice for the virtual meeting setting.
Aug 21, 202011:25
#6 Friendships during Covid

#6 Friendships during Covid

Dr A and Brandon use listeners feedback to discuss how Covid has affected friendships
Aug 10, 202021:10
#5 “Self care ... Lets Thrive”

#5 “Self care ... Lets Thrive”

Dr A and Brandon chat about the importance of self care and what self care really looks like.
Aug 04, 202021:41
#4 The Covid Classroom

#4 The Covid Classroom

Dr A and Brandon invite Ashley, an educational administrator and long time friend, on as a guest host to discuss children going to class during the pandemic. Is it safe????
Jul 27, 202022:26
#3 New Covid Society

#3 New Covid Society

Adriene and Brandon discuss how Covid has changed society and what has happened to what we used to consider as “social norms”.
Jul 20, 202016:24
#2 “The Plan”

#2 “The Plan”

Adriene and Brandon continue the discussion regarding success with a focus on the planning cycle
Jul 20, 202017:16
#1 The Success Factor

#1 The Success Factor

Adriene (Dr A) and Brandon discuss the definition of success and what it looks like to thrive
Jul 20, 202024:46
June 21, 2020

June 21, 2020

Jun 21, 202000:37