Words Beats & Life Podcasts

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Aja Clark

This episode's guest is Aja Clark. As an educator for over fifteen years, Aja has been involved in mentoring activities that promote literacy for young adults and reluctant readers. Her work includes creating public accessibility to state education policies, updating policy to reflect 21st education goals, and developing relationships with various institutions in the DC area.

Aja is often the behind-the-scenes sprocket and connector for programming and enjoys planning or facilitating programs in music, arts, and culture. Aja holds a BA in English Literature from Rutgers University and a MEd in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University. An enthusiastic lover of music and culture, Aja enjoys concerts, domestic and international travel, and various art-focused activities in her spare time.

Alternative Break is a chance for young adults to be productive on their school break and learn how to be successful in the creative sector.

Alt Winter Break Series ft.Mercedes Diane Griffin

This episode's guest is Mercedes (Diane Griffin) Forbes, a Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Consultant passionate about ensuring female agriculturalists and food producers increase their agency, access, and income. She’s an internationally recognized expert in gender and sustainability, providing training and consultation to clients in the U.S., Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Her diverse background includes experience with the United Nations, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Georgia Coalition for Black Women, the National Minority AIDS Council, and the Washington, D.C. Humanities Council.

Ms. Griffin is skilled in strategic planning, behavioral change communication, legislative advocacy, and fundraising. Working in international development, education, and public policy, her career promotes gender equity, sustainable economic growth, and positive social development.

Alternative Break is a chance for young adults to be productive on their school break and learn how to be successful in the creative sector.

Alt Winter Break Series ft.Katia Stitt

Our guest in this episode features WPFW 89.3 FM station manager Katia Stitt.

Alternative Break is a chance for young adults to be productive on their school break and learn how to be successful in the creative sector.

College Material ep.03: Affording Your Future

Our College Material program prepares teens to move on to secondary education. In this episode, our college coaches discuss how students can fund their college experience. Is all debt bad? If you're going to college, you'll want to find out. 

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Tewodross Williams

Our guest is Tewodross "Teo" Melchishua Williams (pronounced Tee-oh-droze Mell-keshu-ah), a filmmaker, animator, visual artist, and motion graphics and projection designer from Prince George’s County, Maryland. He completed his B.A. in Fine Arts: Photographic Media at Morgan State University and his M.F.A. in Imaging and Digital Media Arts at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He also previously taught visual communication, design, animation, and motion graphics at Howard University and Prince George’s Community College.

Alternative Break is a chance for young adults to be productive on their school break and learn how to be successful in the creative sector.

Beautifully Uncomfortable ep.06: The Ye Issue

Beautifully Uncomfortable is a conversation series that brings awareness to trying and confusing topics, creating safer spaces in hip-hop. In this episode, “Mortal Man”, we discuss the current state of Ye and the insights and ramifications of his recent actions.

 

Feat: Prowess The Testament (Host)

Produced by Flex Mathews

 

 

aired live on December 11, 2022

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Adisa Banjoko

Our guest is Adisa Banjoko, or Adisa the Bishop, known by many names. He is the charismatic founder of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation. The organization uses chess and martial arts to teach non-violence to at-risk and incarcerated youth. 

Alternative Break is a chance for young adults to be productive on their school break and learn how to be successful in the creative sector.

College Material ep. 02: Where the Bag At

Our College Material program prepares teens to move on to secondary education. In this episode, our college coaches discuss how students can fund their college experience. Learn how to avoid FAFSA errors, apply for college grants, and find scholarship opportunities. 

Beautifully Uncomfortable ep.04: Toxic Relationships

Beautifully Uncomfortable is a conversation series that brings awareness to trying and confusing topics, creating safer spaces in hip-hop. This episode, Prowess the Testament discusses toxicity and environments in which it is present with the help of a panel of guests. 

Alt Winter Break Series ft. Tamara Wellons

Our guest is Tamara Wellons, who is a vaunted, soulful vocalist whose artistry resonates in multiple realms with the vitality of the timeless definition of rhythm and blues. Also, she’s a passionate, empathetic Piscean who understands — on multiple levels — the healing essence of music.