Wait a Gam Minute Podcast

Denise Battle is a African American young woman from Portsmouth, Va. who sings opera. She been aboard to study opera as well as audition in places such as New York. Although we don't see many brown girls in this genre however; this something that she is looking to change. Denise is a graduate of Norfolk State University and .....

Sakeya Donaldson is a celebrity wardrobe stylist who enjoys fashion and everything "Fly Girl Approved". Sakeya was charged with conspiracy because of her then boyfriend was involved in the "Alabama Drug Trafficking Organization". Is this a case of guilty by association?

GG an outgoing business owner in Va. who is now in the process of transitioning. GG has been taking hormone pills for the last five months. While going through her transition GG admits that this has been the best thing she has ever done in his life. GG...

Sakeya Donaldson was sentenced to 26 months FEDS time for conspiracy because of her then boyfriend was involved in the "Alabama Drug Trafficking Organization". Sakeya only served 20 months and two months on home confinement. Sakeya is a celebrity stylist and enjoys fashion. Sakeya..

Gam & Mz Gogetta talk with Rennee Townsend on location at Rennee's Restaurant & Lounge. Rennee talks about being in the military, relationship, business, and etc. "I'm ready to retire in two years, fly out the country for $18.00 and live out the rest of my life". Rennee...

Anaya Perry stops by WAGM studio and talk with Gam about her new single "Toxic". Anaya states that everyone has some toxics traits but they just don't want to admit it". Anaya says that "no one could tell her that she wasn't part of Young Money Cash Money music group....

GAM & MZ_GOGGETA TALK WITH CAPRI LAWRENCE ON LOCATION AT RENNEE'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. CAPRI TALKS ABOUT BEING THE IN MUSIC INDUSTRY, PUTTING ON SHOWCASES, RELATIONSHIPS & ETC. CAPRI STATES THAT "PEOPLE SHOULD PROMOTE THEMSELVES DAILY". CAPRI.....

Izzy The DJ stops by WAGM Studio and talks with Gam & Mz Gogetta about growing up in Savanah, Georgia and djing at an early age. Izzy came to Va. on a Scholarship to play football at Norfolk State University (NSU). Izzy was a guest DJ on BET 106 & Park, played for several celebrities, weddings and major events. Izzy states that he loves that he gets paid to do what he loves, Izzy once slept on his friend floor and being fired from his job a Dollar General. Izzy...

Candice stops by WAGM Studio and talk with Mz Gogetta and Gam about finding out that she has heart disease at the tender age of 34. She was misdiagnosed several times before being told that she had a blockage of 95%. 
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Councilman De'Andre Barnes stops by WAGM Studio and talk about what's going on in City of Portsmouth politics

Lynn Godfrey stops by WAGM studio and talk with Gam & Mz Gogetta about the pipeline that is going to run through several cities.

Karen Morrison stops by WAGM Studio and talk with Gam & Mz Gogetta about her nonprofit organization that helps incarcerated people with regaining their freedom. African Americans are overly sentenced when it comes to the justice system. Is the system designed to keep African Americans prison? Karen has been advocating for inmates for 6 years and her non-profit has help many people get out of prison such as April Barber and etc. Karen loves that she can help others and most importantly they become family. Karen....

DJ M$ Blendz stops by WAGM studio and talk with Gam & Mz Goggetta about how she became a DJ. She was a dj at 103 Jamz Norfolk, Va, clubs and of course countless private parties and events. She is well known for her blending of different songs that keep people jamming all night. She got her first turntable at the tender age of 13. She fell out of love with being a DJ shortly after the death of her mother. DJ M$. Blendez has met several people and made many connections along the way and she enjoys blending music together that people may think don't go together but the end result is people love the mixes that she produces. M$. Blendz......

DJ B. Reid stops by WAGM studio and talks about quitting his job after 17 years to become a full time entrepreneur, marriage, blended family, being a advocate for yourself and etc. He also states that he" has changed since being a married man". DJ B Reid......

Ebony Lowther stops by WAGM studio and talks about being diagnosed with Bilateral Breast Cancer Jan. 2021 during a routine mammogram screening. While being diagnose with this hereditary disease that several of her family members died from including her sister, Ebony decided not to tell her kids, family and friends. Faith being tested during this time as well as her mental health being challenged meanwhile; less then nine months there is no signs of cancer. Ebony....

Gary stops by WAGM studio and talks about being in politics, generational wealth, working with different creators and etc.  Gary states that if "you if you show me your circle I will show you your future". Gary nonprofit "Due the right thing" was created because it's time for people to due right by us because it's been over due. Gary......

Neka Waters stops by WAGM studio and talk with Gam & Mz Gogetta. Neka was married to her ex husband who use to abuse her verbally and physically. While his behavior was not so bad the first three years while living with her parents. Once they moved into their own place is when he abused her over and over often times just because he felt as if she was doing more than him such as going to school to receive her masters degree. Throughout this ordeal she never told any but she did keep a journal and took a lot of pictures. March of 2021 he was let in her home by their son and she was awaken to him standing at her room door. Neka....

Ike stops by WAGM studio and talk with Mz Gogetta and Gam about what he actually does in the entertainment field. Ike also shared about having Blood Cancer which was a trying time in his life. The conversation covered many topics and issues that most of us can relate to. Gam being a head strong Leo who often speaks her mind meanwhile...

Paulettra James talks about her husband of five years meanwhile; he is serving a 38 year prison sentence. Paulettra became involved with a local prison advocacy group to help her with the incarceration of her son. She has been working with this group for over two years.
 Paulettra and her husband had hopes that he would be released by late 2023 or early 2024 according to their calculation of a law that was passed which allowed inmates to receive more good time.  
Pauletta....

Katrina Webb a mother of four children all diagnosed with some level of Autism. On Sept. 14, 2022 at 8:31am she received a call from her 8 year old daughter(nonverbal) school nurse stating that something happened to Legacie and she needed to get to her”. 

Once she arrived she saw her daughter had bandages on her forehead, hand, her face was swollen and bleeding. 

The principal has seen the video however; the incident is under investigation as to what happened to this child.

Katrina states that no one from the school board has called her to give her details as to what happened to her child. 

Katrina is very upset and….

Blair Durham the co-founder of Black BRAND and it’s the Regional Black Chambers Commerce founded in 2016 which focuses on economics through entrepreneurship.

This 501(c)(3) does “cash mob” a community event of 50 people or more each bring $20 and patronize a black owned business on a specific day and time.

Cohorts are 12 weeks of one on one training with a advisor in your line of business as well as you will receive 18 months of community support.

Black BRAND offers grants in this program and in the ”last cohort we uploaded $24,000 to four of our business owners who graduated in this class”.

Jackie Grice stops by WAGM Studio. Jackie is CEO of Agape Bus and Tours and the Founder of Launching Deeper "Masterclass". Jackie along with her husband have been in the transportation business a little under 20 years. Transportation management and driving school as well and everything was going well until March 2020. Covid impacted their business so much that she felt that she was on the verge of loosing it all. Marital issues, financial issues in addition to everything else. She told the Lord to take her where my feet can't take me after returning home from a trip to Dubai. Launching Deeper the Masterclass was birth during the pandemic. This Masterclass is the Blueprint to help people launch deeper and to push pass where they thought they can go. Jackie states that it was like "God was saying now it's time for my people to do that, it's all that stuff that's inside that I told you that you are suppose to do and that territory that's yours it's time for you to take it. Jackie sat under a tree for two days in silence as her Bishop KW Brown instructed her to. Jackie..

Quniana Futrell Stops by WAGM Studio. Quniana "Author Q" is a life coach and consultant who helps our generation and cultural heal from our trauma. Growing up as an only child who mother and father abused drugs and was in and out of prison. Author Q stated that she loved her mom but at one time she hated her as well". Her mom overdosed within 24 hours of being released from prison. Trauma don't have an age to it and whenever it happen to you mentally and literally are still that age if you haven't done your healing work. She teaches her clients that "your mother had a story to so why you have all this bitterness and hated towards her you have to take a step and look at her as the woman and then as the girl and once you do this your level of grace for this woman will shift. Author Q has two series of books, won awards as Film Festivals, and next year is season 3. She....

Tony Brothers stop by WAGM Studio. NBA referee Tony Brothers has been in the NBA for the 29 years meanwhile; one of his newest ventures is owner of “Brothers Restaurant” (est. Feb. 2021) Norfolk, Va. This Philanthropist states that his restaurant “creates generational wealth as it is made up of some family members”. His nonprofit “ Men of Hope” was created in honor of his mother and the sacrifices she made to provide for him before passing at the age of 57 years old. Men of Hope is about “giving the kids one more day with their mom”. Tony has several events throughout the year from monthly dinner and music at the restaurant and gospel concerts.

Free and open to the public!

Men for Hope Inc., Truist and Sentara presents “ Know Your Numbers”

Fri. Aug. 25, 2022 “- Just Heal Bro Tour

Sat. Aug. 27, 2022-“ A Forum on Justice in America”

Sun. Aug. 28, 2022- “ Moses Malone Golf Classic

DJ Joe Pro stops by WAGM Studio. Joe has been a professional DJ for the last 20 years. He also does mixtapes in addition to adult movies. DJ Joe Pro has been innovative in using exotic dancers and porn stars as part of his brand. Early 2000s he was arrested in Norfolk for Unlawful Poss. Of Recording Devise. He believes had he not been charged “he maybe would be in another plato by now”. He says “it feels good to see some of the ladies go off and do their thang and knowing he had something to do with that. Joe is an introvert and appears to be a very laid back guy who takes care of his 87 year old mother. DJ Joe Pro….

The cast of "Baby Momma" stops by WAGM Studio. Executive Producer of "Baby Momma "First" Tonia Maurice says that the movie also is a best seller book. Although this film has been in the works since 2010 it's very obvious the time is now for it to be seen. The movie is about a local drug dealer(Rasheed) and Michelle were young sweethearts however; over time Rasheed(Lu Chay) found himself in the drug game. Charlie Champion who played young Rasheed says that "at first the role was unconfutable because I had to act like full on hard, thuggish, hood and tough". Monique Dorsey who played " Aunt Mona" struggles with drugs and ruffles some people feathers. "First" states that the movie is very far from the title and it comes out......

Mz_Gogetta a mother of three adult men and a grandmother of nine as well as a serial entrepreneur. At a young age she remembers watching soap operas with her grandmother and she knew right away that she wanted to be a BOSS. She states that her pet peeve is when people are with the “foolishness”. This outspoken Leo is actually soft spoken and straight to the point. Mz_Gogetta believes that everyone shouldn’t be in your personal space and you should be able to pick and choose who you want to be around. She also…

Capo Santana stops by WAGM studio and talks with Gam. Capo Santana has been doing music since 1993 and states that "being consistent is very important”. The two also talked about his new album “Concrete Rose” which will be out sometime late December of 2022. As a younger guy he attributes his love for music because of his father (who passed). Capo has recently signed a new deal and is looking forward to touring, doing festivals as well as shows. Capo often talks about Tupac and Nipsey Hussle and the impact that they have made on him. Capo states that “The Marathon” must continue. He also has a book coming so be on the lookout for that. Capo has a pure heart and loves to treat people better than they treat him. He admits that his music will inspire his fans and feel like they can push through anything. Capo Santana..

Amber Hurley specializes in marketing, promotions and event planning as well the manager of a group of entertainers by the name of HyDef. She also has a street ware clothing line called Ambition to Hustle so be on the lookout for that. Amber recently started a non-profit Youth Matters Global and she wants to build up leader(youth) around the world. She feels that the youth don't have many platforms to showcase their talents and skill sets and she wants to create a safe space for them. Amber got into the event and entertainment field by promoting parties and even had her own night a local club. Amber

Steve & Marlena Johnson stops by WAGM Studio. "The Trophy's" have been together for a few years now and they are a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. They own a local furniture store and operate several entities. Serial entrepreneurs and they love giving back to their community. Big Steve states that "if you know him then you know what you see is what you get, we gone talk, try to get us some money and if we can't get no money I wish you the best but I got to keep on going forward:. Marlena says that "she stays prayed up, I work, stay around positivity, and I'm in a season right now that if I don't want to be around you I won't". The Trophy's.....

Datwan, Eddie & Riddick stops by WAGM Studio. These three men where chosen by their peers to come on our episode "Father's Day 2022". Datwan talked about how he grew up with his mother and stepfather in the home and how he didn't treat him as a "step child". Although he knew his biological dad however; they didn't have a relationship until many years later. He also states that when his" first son was born his life changed for the better and he knew that he always wanted to be in his life".

Riddick states that although he wasn't in his kids life early on was because of his life style and being immature. While being raised by a single mother he didn't want his kids to grow up the way he did with an absent father. Riddick states that "he doesn't always get it right but he keeps trying.

Eddie a father of five children grew up in the home with his mother and two siblings and he was aware of his outside siblings as well. He states that " he established an open line of communication and his kids can talk to him about anything. Eddie wants his legacy to be that his kids can always come to him and that he made things happen for them". Father's day...

Tamiya Davis stops by WAGM Studio to talk with Mz_Goggeta and Gam. Tamiya talks about her Best Seller book “Fatal To Fierce” which is available wherever books are sold. She was involved in a horrific car accident that nearly cost her life. Tamiya states that a “guy in a white Tshirt and black bomber leather jacket saved her life. 30 surgeries later she is still here meanwhile; the scares are part of her reality, days of depression, and uncertainties but she has managed to become an serial entrepreneur. She states she can’t remember a lot because of the trauma to her head therefore; she writes everything down to help her remember. Tamiya has several major events in the works and wants everyone to stay tuned. Although the doctors informed her parents that she would be a vegetable but it’s evident that God has the last say. Tamiya is the mother of one son who is a college graduate as well as a entrepreneur. Tamiya…..

Bare Naked Truth stops by WAGM Studio. Mike(Your Favorite Cousin) is the created and director of Bare Naked Truth Podcast which consists of 3 guys who don't mind talking about uncomfortable topics. Bare Naked Truth has been around for about 3 years and cater now towards their target audience. Mike states that "you should talk about something that you like and not about something you don't because people can tell when you being fake". This podcast doesn't hold no punches and gives it's listeners their unfiltered thoughts on many things. They want to be known for speaking the truth. Bare Naked Truth...

B. Michelle stops by WAGM Studio and talk with Gam. B.Michelle has been singing since her late teens and has preformed for LA Reid, Jay-Z as well as she has opened up for Music Soulchild, Trey Song, Chris Brown and etc. B. Michelle walked away from the industry to have a family and became an entrepreneur. She has recently decided to return to her first love which is music. She says "she is a performer and she is hungry and feels like it's her time now". While she grew up listening to the 90s music her music may not be for everyone. B. Michelle...

Lateacia Sessoms, Bracey Parr & Kimberly Wimbish stops by WAGM Podcast to talk about “Portsmouth Pride”. The event will be held on June 4, 2022 from 11am-5pm and is for everyone. “Pride belongs to us” as Lateacia states that this event is a kick off to something bigger. Bracey said that he “wants the event to shine a positive light on Portsmouth”. Kimberly states that this event was created to include everyone and not being judged while doing so”. Bracey..

HyDef stops by WAGM Studios and talk with Mz_Gogetta & Gam. HyDef are a dance group that have been together since their early childhood years and they are from Suffolk, Virginia. The group consists of three guys(Slim, G-Smooth & Keem) who have went viral several times while they also created the "New Freezer Challenge" dance. Keem states that "he grew up watching Michael Jackson and he actually was chosen to be him in a school talent show and that they had a hard time deciding which one(Keem or G-Smooth) of them would play Michael needless to say they both got the part". G-Smooth says that none of the group members have ever got into an altercation with each other. HyDef desires to go on tour with Chris Brown in fact Slim states that "they want to challenge him and then they can show Chris want they can do, then he can put them on tour with him". They have preformed for several celebrities such as Rapper Trina, KRS One, Da Baby, Rich The Kid" and etc. HyDef admits that during the Covid they didn't do much as their manager(Amber Hurley) had instructed them to do. Mostly during this time they "chilled in the house but we were still dancing but not creating content" Slim states. HyDef is definitely on their way to....

Kimberly Wimbish and Kenneth “KB” Bullock stops by WAGM Studio and talks with Mz_Gogetta & Gam. KB is a serial entrepreneur who owns one of the most prominent buildings in Downtown Norfolk as the only African American which is history for the great city. Kimberly owns her own public relations firm that “specialize in telling stories, staying behind the scenes, I’m kinda like how Gail is to Oprah and I’m behind a lot of powerful people”. Kim is known as “The Connector” in which she connects the dots for a lot of people and etc. KB is the owner of a club called “The Palace” (no longer open) on Granby St. however; he states that “the City of Norfolk” shut him down”. KB believes that just because you own the business doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be afraid to do the work. People often ask him about business ideas and information and he has recently decided to do an eBook. KB….

DR stops by WAGM Studio and talks about being an entrepreneur, having fun and enjoying life. As a teenager he found out the he was adopted. Growing up he realized that “something was different and it seemed off cause when they went left he want right”. A lot of people don’t want to do the grunt work as everyone want the lights, camera, action and the 420ish festival was a success. Being an outgoing guy who is single and doesn’t have any kids. DR…

Miranda talks with Wait A Gam Minute Podcast about the police brutality that happened to her daughter in St. Charles Parish. The officer chocked, punched and slammed her. Marylee Robinson was recording the arrest of her brother when the alleged Officer assaulted her. She is now in jail on several charges and she is also a diabetic as well as other health issues. Marylee was punched several times by St. Charles Parish police officer

Miranda talks with Wait A Gam Minute Podcast about the police brutality that happened to her daughter in St. Charles Parish. The officer chocked, punched and slammed her. Marylee Robinson was recording the arrest of her brother when the alleged Officer assaulted her. She is now in jail on several charges and she is also a diabetic as well as othe health issues. Marylee was punched several times by St. Charles Parish police officer

Dapper Luq stops by WAGM Studio. Dapper Luq is known as a “Clothier” and has a boutique in Va. Beach, Va. Within the next couple of years he wishes to open two more locations in Baltimore, MD. and Raleigh, North Carolina. Dapper Luq has traveled internationally and was in the process of showing his catalog abroad but unfortunately the pandemic happened. The Dapper Lug goal is to become an international brand. There is a three point process to get your custom look from Dapper Luq. Dapper Luq…

Germain Green and Lakeesha “Klu” Atkinson stop by WAGM Studio. Germain and Klu talks about some of the in and out of planning such a big festival. 420ish Festival was on April 23-24, 2022 in Portsmouth, Va at the Sportsplex. The festival had various local artists and main stream artists. Saturday consisted of rap artists and Sunday was reggae artists. Germain states that “it was a lot of non believers that couldn’t see the vision and you can’t expect people to see your vision”. Klu states that an “event organizer never enjoys themselves when they are planning an event and sometimes you forget to eat”. 420ish festival will be back 2023 bigger and better with acts such as……

Gifted Hands stop by WAGM Studio. Gifted Hands doesn’t want anyone to feel sorry for him. He is a talented artist who has been rapping for about five years. “Dream big is my dream of helping people, becoming a husband and a father one day”. Enduring depression and not loving himself at times he kept asking God for a sign to continue to live on. His song “Why Not Start” went viral and it’s safe to say that he is a viral sensation while be very humble at the same time. The song is helping people all around the world and so many can relate to it. Gifted Hands is a positive rapper that doesn’t curse or diminish anyone. He lives up to his lyrics as setting his own pace and will not let God sit him down this time. Gifted Hands…

Sungod stops by WAGM Studio he is a rapper, artist as well as he also owns a clothing brand. Sungod talks about growing up in the church and how he would sit there and draw whatever he saw the people doing while in service. Sungod states that "I'm not from y'all world". While he admits that he is very talented and his music is out of this world people just don't f... with him like that because he doesn't do what everyone else does he doesn't follow the trend. A father of two girls and also married he says that " he would give it all up for his family. Sungod...

Nathaniel Holley talks with WAGM about HIV/AIDS Awareness he was diagnosed with HIV over ten years ago but he stated that although "he has been diagnosed you can still live a full life". He actually found out the his then partner had HIV while he was cleaning up their home. A year went by and he tested negative only to find out a short time after that he is positive. Several years later he is now an advocate for HIV/AIDS to encourage others to get tested and there are several ways to keep from spreading this virus. 58% of African American women have the leading cases of HIV mostly because people aren't talking about it enough and being educated on this virus. Nathaniel feels that the "black church has to take some ownership as well because they fell to talk about it or get involved with what is going on". Nathaniel...

DeAndre stops by WAGM Studio and we talk about him owning his own media and entertainment company (Abstrack Global LLC). DeAndre grew up in Norfolk, Va. and he became an entrepreneur at the tender age of 8 years old. Thinking back over the years he states that he "believes that because he starting early with owning his own business made him how he is today".  He started out with a small clip of a video that he did but during this time he wanted to learn how to edit videos with extra affects and all. He stated that "YouTube was his teacher" and he began to shoot video for rappers that later to now specializing in media and audio production. DeAndre is also an artist(rapper) and content creator in which he creates content for his clients. He is learning to work with a team of people as he has always worked alone...