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By Jaymie Bowles

Weekly internet talk radio show about youth empowerment. Featuring young entrepreneurs, non-profits, local artists, current events and community flavor!

For new content, check out SoundOff every Saturday at 12pm EST on WJMS Radio! And don't forget to like WJMS Radio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

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SoundOff Ep 159 - Kevin Beckford of Honored and the Hustler's Guild

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SoundOff Ep 159 - Kevin Beckford of Honored and the Hustler's Guild

SoundOff Ep 159 - Kevin Beckford of Honored and the Hustler's Guild

On this episode, Jams is joined by Kevin Beckford of the Hustler's Guild and Honored! We talked about his work honoring teachers and advocating for students. As well as his passion for lifelong learning! Grateful to have connected with him at the @cbcfinc ALC 51 conference in DC last month and we are excited to share his work with you!

Connect with Kevin and both the Honored org and the Hustler's Guild below:

Honored Website, Facebook, Instagram
Hustler's Guild Website, Facebook, Instagram

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Nov 05, 202236:40
SoundOff Ep 158 - Author Alison Woods

SoundOff Ep 158 - Author Alison Woods

This Saturday October 22nd SoundOff is back! Jams is joined by Author and Storyteller Alison Woods! She penned 4 books about her grandchildren and currently creates short stories on IG called Spontaneous Fiction where YOU set the stage for the story by picking the words she talks about!

We got the pleasure of connecting with her at the
@cbcfinc ALC 51 conference in DC last month and we are excited to share her stories with you!

Connect with Alison and for book purchases see below:

Website, Facebook, Instagram

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Oct 22, 202243:57
SoundOff Ep 157 - Derek Zinser And Sir Rolands Big Adventure

SoundOff Ep 157 - Derek Zinser And Sir Rolands Big Adventure

On this episode of SoundOff, Jams sits down with Derek Zinser. He is an author, entrepreneur and advocate. He has written book about Childhood Cancer, Sir Randolph's Big Adventure. We discuss the book, where the idea came from to create it and all the unique stories within. We also discuss his advocacy with the groups below and why Childhood Cancer gets such a small fraction of government funding.

HollibluHOLLIBLU is building a vibrant community where nurses thrive. Our vision: A world where empowered nurses transform healthcare.

Saving Sophie: Saving Sophie is focused on funding cancer research that is focused on bringing no to low toxicity treatments to market that work to reverse damage to the immune system that allowed the cancer to grow in the first place.

Bravery Books: Igniting HOPE in children's lives through powerful stories about their personal health journeys.

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May 07, 202227:53
SoundOff - Ep 156 - Ft. Author And Survivor Yolanda Brunson - Sarrabo

SoundOff - Ep 156 - Ft. Author And Survivor Yolanda Brunson - Sarrabo

On this episode of SoundOff, Jams is joined by Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo Author and Survivor! Yolanda is the founder of Spitfir Productions, author of Another Face of Mulitple Myeloma and The Ins and Outs of the Fashion Industry - From an Insider, and a survivor of Multiple Myeloma!

Catch the conversation here, watch it on FB Live and YouTube and leave a comment of support and encouragement.

Connect with Yolanda and for book purchase see below:

Website, Facebook, Twitter

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May 02, 202201:15:36
SoundOff Ep 155 - CRISPR Classroom and the Medical Explorers

SoundOff Ep 155 - CRISPR Classroom and the Medical Explorers

On this episode of SoundOff, Jams is joined by Barbara Foley Exploring Director of the Boy Scouts of America, Neferteri Strickland - Military officer and CyberTech Strategist, and Dr Kris Tatiossian - CRISPR Scientist and Education Entrepreneur as they discuss the Medical Explorer programs final classroom session on April 21st and the importance of the work Dr Kris is doing in the CRISPR Classroom!

For more information see below:

CRISPR - www.crisprclassroom.org/
Boy Scouts of Coastal GA - coastalgeorgiabsa.org/
Teachers& - www.teachersand.com/

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Apr 18, 202259:21
SoundOff Ep 154 - COVID and Infection Prevention with Rita Allen, RN

SoundOff Ep 154 - COVID and Infection Prevention with Rita Allen, RN

On this episode of SoundOff, we have Infection Control Specialist and RN Rita Allen joining us to discuss COVID, how it's spreading, and the future. Plus she will give us a brief presentation with some important facts!

Questions about COVID? or how to prevent it? Email Rita at ritaallen654@att.net

Episode available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and Soundcloud!

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Feb 28, 202254:12
SoundOff Ep 153 - Rita Brent Checks In!

SoundOff Ep 153 - Rita Brent Checks In!

In this episode of SoundOff, actress, musician, comedian, writer and all around Renaissance woman Rita Brent joins us to discuss all the projects she has happening and what's on the horizon for 2022! 

You may recognize her from Kevin Hart's Hart of the City, TruTV’s Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks, and Epix TV's Unprotected Sets. Rita has released three singles, “Kamala,” “Raised in the Sipp,” and “I Deserve to Be Alive”. She currently tours as a feature act with her mentors, Rickey Smiley and Cedric the Entertainer. Rita wrote for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards and works as a staff writer for Comedy Central's "Tha God's Honest Truth With Lenard "Charlamagne" McKelvey".

Check out her website here

We will be chatting with her #LIVE on Streamyard! Join us by liking our page on Facebook, connecting with us on LinkedIn or watching via our YouTube page. Comments and questions welcome!

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Feb 02, 202255:42
SoundOff Ep 152 - MLK Day Event with Elizabeth Roberts of the CRC Org

SoundOff Ep 152 - MLK Day Event with Elizabeth Roberts of the CRC Org

SOUNDOFF IS BACK!  Its Martin Luther King weekend! This is a weekend of service and reflection. 

On this episode of SoundOff, Jaymie is joined by Elizabeth Roberts, Director of Programs & Communications at the CRC. 

Founded in 1972 and rooted in nonviolence, peace, and civil rights, Creative Response to Conflict hopes to raise awareness among and provide information to Rockland residents on the history of and current movement for reparations and encourage action to end racism. 

There is a panel discussion happening on Sunday January 16th around reparations and moving forward. Welcome and screening is at 2pm followed by a discussion at 4pm. Registering one's name and email at (bit.ly/3GQJ8oo) is needed in order to receive the Zoom link.

And guess what WJMS will be live streaming the discussion so you can watch via FB and YouTube!

CRC is planning a year of activities to highlight the value of constructive, creative tools for addressing conflict and preventing and repairing harm. Those interested in CRC's 50th anniversary activities can visit www.crc-global.org/50th throughout the year.

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Jan 15, 202235:58
SoundOff Ep 151 - Mental Health ft Dr Barry Perlman
Jan 01, 202201:01:53
SoundOff - Ep 150 - Mommy Play Bow w/ Teresa Middleton

SoundOff - Ep 150 - Mommy Play Bow w/ Teresa Middleton

SoundOff is back with a brand new #LIVE episode! Jams is joined by Teresa Middleton as they discuss Motherhood and finding ways to play and not lose yourself on the journey. Often times when women become pregnant their whole life and existence revolves around the child. Teresa seeks to help mothers find themselves again with her program. Mommy 

Teresa wants your opinion. Play can help mothers expand their life to include self. We're asking mothers for the biggest challenge or frustration they experience on their motherhood journey. Click Here to leave your feedback

Contact Teresa via email! 

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Dec 06, 202147:50
SoundOff Ep 149 - Robert Shearn III Returns
Nov 13, 202147:54
SoundOff - Ep 148 - Andre Villabrera aka AndvilSk8s

SoundOff - Ep 148 - Andre Villabrera aka AndvilSk8s

SoundOff is back with a brand new #LIVE episode! Have you noticed the roller skating trend that's gaining popularity again? Well on this episode, Jams is joined by skater and skate teacher Andre Villabrera aka @andvilsk8s to discuss his passion - rollerskating and to share some of his stories on 4 wheels!

Check out his YouTube tutorials here.

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Oct 25, 202153:45
SoundOff Ep. 147 - All This Math ft. Akil Parker

SoundOff Ep. 147 - All This Math ft. Akil Parker

On this episode of SoundOff, Jams is joined by Akil Parker, founder of All this Math comes back to talk about his growth since his last visit, his YouTube channel and the ways he is helping the community with his organization All This Math!

If you have a kid struggling with math, you don't want to miss this!

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Jun 19, 202101:01:01
Ep 146 - LUNGevity and the No One Missed Campaign

Ep 146 - LUNGevity and the No One Missed Campaign

On this episode of SoundOff, Jams is joined by friend and fellow lung cancer warrior Nichelle Stigger as they talk about their involvement with LUNGevity's No One Missed campaign and the importance of biomarker testing in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Biomarker testing played a significant role in the treatment of them both but there are still patients who are not afforded the opportunity to have this done. 

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Jun 05, 202141:44
Ep 144 - Cultured Kids Cuisine

Ep 144 - Cultured Kids Cuisine

Today at 12pm on a brand new #LIVE  episode of SoundOff, we are speaking with the owner and founder of Cultured Kids Cuisine, Mia Kotikovski and Culinary Director Limin Li!

We're going to discuss what CKC is, and how they're exposing kids to cuisines from around the world!

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May 22, 202157:17
Ep 145 - Live and UnTapt Introduction with Brandon Chow

Ep 145 - Live and UnTapt Introduction with Brandon Chow

On a brand new episode of SoundOff, special guest Brandon Chow joins me to discuss our new program, LIVE + Untapt which premieres on Sunday May 23rd at 8pm! This is going to be your go-to for new artist music, music videos, producer and DJ battles!

Check out Live and UnTapt on Facebook and Instagram! Be there on May 23rd at 8pm EST for the premiere and don't forget to like WJMS Radio on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

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May 10, 202159:08
Ep 143 - Hell's Kitchen with Chef Kenneth J McDuffie

Ep 143 - Hell's Kitchen with Chef Kenneth J McDuffie

Today on SoundOff, Kenneth McDuffie of Hell's Kitchen joins us to discuss his experience on the show and any secrets on set! Tune in as he talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly! Plus, hear what opportunities he received from the show, how it impacted his life, and what's on the horizon.

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Apr 17, 202157:09
Ep 142 - Financial Literacy with Juanna Brown
Mar 27, 202153:17
Ep 141 - Hard Pills to Swallow ft. Chris Draft

Ep 141 - Hard Pills to Swallow ft. Chris Draft

On this brand new #LIVE episode of SoundOff, we have special guest and former NFL player, Lung Cancer Advocate and NFL ambassador Chris Draft with us! Tune in as Jaymie and Chris discuss some modern day hard pills to swallow about COVID, Trump, George Floyd and more! Plus what he is doing to advocate for the Lung cancer community. This conversation is sure to spark some debate and to raise awareness!

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Dec 02, 202001:16:32
SoundOff Ep. 139 - Black Women with Cancer Diagnoses
Nov 20, 202002:16:25
SoundOff - Ep 140 - Jamar Nicholas Checks In

SoundOff - Ep 140 - Jamar Nicholas Checks In

Ms CEO sits down with award-winning Philadelphia illustrator and educator, Jamar Nicholas!

Catch the conversation this Saturday at 12pm EST as they chop it up about everything from Jamar’s work with Fist Stick Knife Gun, Detective Boogaloo: HipHop Cop and what if Denzel Washington worked at Starbucks as a side gig?!

Download TuneIn to listen at 12pm EST / 5pm UK and Streema to listen on @doublemintradio2020 at 2pm EST / 7pm UK!

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Connect with Jamar!
Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based artist and educator, dedicating his career to helping young people realize the power of cartooning. Recent works include adapting and illustrating Geoffrey Canada's Fist Stick Knife Gun; Detective Boogaloo: Hip-Hop Cop, serialized in the US Metro newspapers (Philadelphia, NYC and Boston); and Leon: Protector of the Playground, which won the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in 2018.

He is also a writer and columnist for DRAW! Magazine, the How-To source for comic and animation professionals, as well as co-host of the Pencil To Pencil Podcast with industry legends Mike Manley and Bret Blevins

jamarnicholas.comInstagramTwitter

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Sep 03, 202001:00:06
Ep. 138 - Recovering from CoVid-19

Ep. 138 - Recovering from CoVid-19

Today on SoundOff, Jams talks with Marcia Davis, Melissa Willard, and Brandon and Cici Chow about their recoveries from COVID and the lasting effects they still feel today. The show will be streamed via the WJMS Facebook page and group & live on the station via TuneIn!
Guest info:

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Aug 15, 202001:23:56
Ep 137 Pt. 2 - Teachers and Covid (Middle and High School and College)
Aug 08, 202001:32:10
Ep. 137 - Teachers and Covid-19 Pt. 1 (PreK, Kindergarten and Elementary)
Aug 07, 202001:26:10
Ep. 136 - Caring for Elderly Parents
Jul 04, 202001:05:42
Ep. 134 HipHop and Humanity with Manny Faces

Ep. 134 HipHop and Humanity with Manny Faces

On episode 134 of SoundOff, Jams is joined by legend Manny Faces as they have an in-depth conversation about how HipHop can help humanity and how it has influenced humanity

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Apr 06, 202001:03:34
Ep. 132 - Maggie Anderson Getting Smart About Race
Mar 31, 202001:03:07
Ep 130 - Abandoned ft Anne Kim
Mar 10, 202001:02:28
Ep. 124 - Military Child of the Year
Nov 02, 201948:17
Ep. 127 - Monique Morris Returns
Oct 19, 201901:03:32
Ep. 126 - Don Henry Brown
Sep 29, 201901:43:09
Ep. 125 - Environmental Justice ft Eni Owoeye
Sep 09, 201901:01:37
Ep. 123 - Danielle Desir
Sep 08, 201901:01:51
Ep. 122 - WJMS Ramsay Unleashed and Survive and Thrive Crossover
Sep 05, 201901:04:20
Ep. 121 - Amanda Celentano and Body Building
Aug 22, 201901:02:15
Ep. 120 - Kurt Jackson - Remember the 400
Jun 17, 201901:04:17
Ep. 117 - Anika Wilson of Nobody Greater Inc.
Feb 04, 201954:10
Ep. 116 - Asia B Sweet Treats
Feb 02, 201901:00:14
Ep. 112 - Sam WhiteOut and Prison Reform
Aug 23, 201855:12