the Silver Lining series
The Silver Lining series was created as a response to the pandemic. There was a lot of us feeling anxious and losing a sense of hope. Although we are still experiencing a pandemic, the Silver Lining is now embracing a wider variety of topics. With hope still as the focal point, the web series is now a platform to amplify the voice of the creative, the brilliant, the bold and the innovative.The series falls in line with the mission of Jodine’s Corner: Elevate Your Mind, Balance Your Body & Feed Your SOUL!
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Dr. Fahamu Pecou
Jodine chats with artist and scholar Dr. Fahamu Pecou about losing his father to the Corona Virus, getting to the other side of this pandemic and the silver lining of people washing their hands?!?! During the full interview, be one of the first to preview his new commissioned work honoring the children and families of the Atlanta child murders. You can watch the full episode on www.YouTube.com/jodinescorner
Learn more about Fahamu Pecou by visiting http://www.fahamupecouart.com
Erika Lewis
Is our culture doomed because of this pandemic? Or is it saving us from this pandemic?
I zoomed (yes, zoom is now a verb) with Cultural Marketing Executive Erika Lewis who is also the co-founder of Grits & Biscuits and an angel investor, to discuss this pandemic, anxiety, our culture and the silver lining.
Follow Erika Lewis @elew59 and learn more about Grits & Biscuits at https://gritsandbiscuits.com/
Francesca Hogi aka “Dear Franny”
Is this a good time to date? Can I get to know someone on hinge, tinder, bumble and all the other dating apps? How do I manage being in the same space with my partner all day long?
Love and life coach Francesca Hogi shares her view on dating during the pandemic (virtual dates are a thing), tips if you’re currently living with your partner, corona weddings and the silver lining in all of this.
Learn more about her coaching and sign up for a free consultation by visiting, https://www.francescahogi.com/ You can also learn more about her appearances, podcast and her virtual sound bath sessions.
Katie Longmyer
Every time I hop on a call with CEO of Good Peoples and Cultural Architect Katie Longmyer, I have to take out my notepad. She’s going to tell me about a product that I’m going to end up loving, give me advice on how to handle something in my life and provide suggestions on how to give back.
She did that very thing on this episode of Silver Lining. She shares how she’s supporting the hospitality industry, the benefits of cacao, the power of community and the silver lining in all of this.
Follow Katie Longmyer @goodpeoples on IG/Twitter and be sure to sign up for her newsletter using the link in her bio.
Eric Roberson
On this episode of the #SilverLining Grammy-nominated Eric Roberson @erro44 discusses his new album, his creative process during this pandemic and the Silver Lining of it all. He dropped so many jewels and nuggets of wisdom and still found time to share his reflection on the legacy of Bill Withers.
Learn more about Eric Roberson and his projects on www.ericrobersonmusic.com and check out his new music video for his single, “Already Knew You” on Youtube. You can find his new album, “Hear from Here” wherever you buy, download or stream music.
Dr. Michelle Tullier
Have you lost your job because of this pandemic or been furloughed? Are you trying to figure out if this is a good time to send out your resume? Need some career motivation? Then this video is for you!
On this episode of the #SilverLining series, career counselor and author, Dr. Michelle Tullier of Tullier Consulting coaches us through the anxiety of job loss and job searching, networking tips and pointers, staying inspired to return back to work and the silver lining around work and our careers. Need to listen on the go? Download it as a podcast on Anchor.FM or Spotify.
Learn more about Dr. Michelle Tullier and Tullier Consulting by visiting https://tullierconsulting.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tullier-consulting-llc/
Shanti Das
May is Mental Health Awareness month and a great time for us to do a check-in on our mental health. During this episode of the “Silver Lining” series, I talk to Shanti Das. The Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit organization, “Silence the Shame” whose mission is to empower and educate communities on mental health and wellness.
I couldn’t think of a better time to chat with Shanti about my nervous breakdown near a COVID-19 testing site, what we as a community need to do for our mental health during these times and the silver lining.
Learn more about “Silence the Shame” by visiting, https://silencetheshame.com/ or follow @silencetheshame You can also follow Shanti Das @shantidas
Martin Ekechukwu
Entrepreneurs, influencers, brand directors, this Silver Lining episode is for you!
In this episode, I speak to Co-founder and CEO of WhtWrks, Martin Ekechukwu and we were all business. He shared his secret sauce for being busy while other marketing agencies are barely making it during these times, the reason he founded Donate1post while explaining the power and value of influencers. And yes, there’s even a silver lining for entrepreneurs.
Learn more about Martin Ekechukwu and his agency WhtWrks by visiting https://wht-wrks.com/ and get involved with Donate1post by going to https://www.donate1post.org/
Dr. Sumeet Bahl
Doctor Sumeet Bahl is an Interventional Radiologist at Brooklyn Hospital Center and working on the front lines treating COVID-19 patients in the epicenter, New York City. Since some cities and states are preparing to open up, I wanted to hear first-hand what was happening in the hospitals.
In this episode of the Silver Lining series, Dr. Bahl explains his role at the hospital and how it’s changed since COVID, what updated symptoms we should look for and when to seek medical care, the lessons he learned and the silver lining in all of this.
The edited version can be found on Instagram @jodinedorce or on the go as a podcast on Anchor.FM or Spotify. You can follow Dr. Bahl @sumeetbahlMD
Thank you to our Frontline & Essential Workers!!!
This episode was brought to you by Kizzy Apparel @kizzyapparel www.kizzyapparel.com/
Courtney Bell
Have you ever been curious about reiki? What does it do? How does it heal? Still looking for pointers on how to deal with anxiety? Well, look no further!
In this episode of Silver Lining, Life Coach and Reiki Master, Courtney Bell in Chicago, IL talks about reiki and reimagining her practice after Chicago opens up, direction on how to operate in the unknown, finding your formula and the silver lining of it all.
Learn more Courtney Bell Coaches at www.courtneybellcoaches.com or visit Courtney Bell Coaches on Facebook.
Robert E. Cornegy Jr. (Part 1)
In this episode of the Silver Lining series, I spoke to Robert E. Cornegy, Jr, the NYC Council Member for the 36th District, representing the people of Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights in Brooklyn. We covered so many topics that I had to make it a two-part series.
During Part 1of our talk, we discussed his experience being diagnosed with COVID-19 and how he overcame the virus. We also talk about how this virus is exposing disparities in our community, his gratitude for his team and the immediate needs for his area of Brooklyn.
The unedited version gets deeper and can be found on www.jodinedorce.com or on the go as a podcast on Anchor.FM or Spotify. You can follow Councilman Cornegy at @rcornegyjr and learn more about him on www.robertecornegyjr.com
Thank you to our government officials putting in the work and being on the front lines of our communities. This episode is brought to you by a Bed-Stuy local business: The Educated Negro www.theeducatednegro.com or follow on IG @TheEducatedOnes
Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. (Part 2)
PART 2 - The conversation continues with NYC Council Member Robert Cornegy, Jr. On this episode of the Silver Lining series, we discuss his thoughts on opening up Brooklyn, the inequalities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses, his run for Brooklyn Borough President, the power of voting and the census as well as the silver lining of it all.
Listen on the go as a podcast on Anchor.FM or Spotify. You can follow Councilman Cornegy at @rcornegyjr and learn more about him on www.robertecornegyjr.com
Thank you to our government officials putting in the work and being on the front lines of our communities.
This episode is brought to you by a Bed-Stuy local business: The Educated Negro www.theeducatednegro.com or follow on IG @TheEducatedOnes
Fred “Doc” Beasley
Fred Beasley who we all know as “Doc”, is the New York chapter leader of Hip Hop is Green. In this episode of Silver Lining, we are talking about food. During this episode he shares the meaning of Hip Hop is Green and the 10th element of Hip Hop, children not having access to healthy foods, considering food as a preventive measure for this virus and illnesses overall, some solid advice on adopting a healthy lifestyle while cooking and the silver lining of it all. Shout out to Mrs. Beasley for coming all the way through!
You can follow Doc at @mr.fredbeasley and NYC Hip Hop is Green at @NYCHipHopisGreen or https://www.hiphopisgreen.com/
The pandemic is not over and families especially children are in need of food. If you are interested in providing food or resources, please visit bit.ly/foodhubnyc I personally support this non-profit because they have vegetarian and halal options available. Providing food for all lifestyles.
Saurel Quettan
As Haitian Heritage month comes to a close, I wanted to find out how Haitian businesses were doing during this pandemic and most importantly, what can I do to help the Haitian economy?
Saurel Quettan is the Founder and CEO of exeQfit, President of the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GAHCCI) based in Atlanta, GA and the most recent guest on the Silver Lining series. During this episode we talk about exeQfit, how entrepreneurs are doing in Haiti, what can we as Haitian Diasporas do to assist in the economic development of Haiti and the Silver Lining of it all.
This episode is so personal to me. Network with Saurel by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurelquettan/ Learn more about the Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce by visiting https://gahcci.org/
Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, Jr
I want to take a pause in this moment and talk about the one thing that’s been saving me through this time, MUSIC. June is Black Music month and there’s no better person to talk to other than Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, Jr.
Dr. Ramsey is a musicologist, pianist, composer, and the Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania. A widely published author, he's the author of Race Music: Black Cultures from Bebop to Hip-Hop, The Amazing Bud Powell: Black Genius, Jazz History and the Challenge of Bebop and African American Music: Grove Music Essentials.
He released a new mixtape entitled, “A Spiritual Vibe, Vol. 1” that is so appropriate for this time that we are all experiencing. The music is healing. Tune in as we discuss his new album, the power of music, legacy and the silver lining of it all.
You can find the new album on bandcamp or visit https://bit.ly/2Bx1fDl You can also learn more about Dr. Ramsey by visiting https://musiqology.com/
Sam Ettaro
During this moment of protest, I decided to pause the Silver Lining series because there was a LOT going on. Sharing of information, passing around resources, spreading joy, etc. However, today I posted this particular episode because of the message that’s discussed, USING YOUR VOICE.
On this episode, I chat with instructor and musician Sam Ettaro who has a passion for education, schools and community. We discussed how his life has transitioned, activating faith, finding and using your voice and the silver lining of it all. You can follow Sam on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/samettaro
Folks, please use this time to find your voice and use it. We have a protest and a pandemic still going on. We also have so many options in technology to share. Thank you, Sam, for the direction. My favorite phrase during the interview, “Do it Do it Do it….”
Sy Smith
Right before George Floyd’s murder kicked off this protest against police brutality, I had a zoom call with singer/songwriter Sy Smith to talk about the time we were living in. At that time, we were just discussing the pandemic. However, when you listen to her talk about not being able to perform, men creating safe spaces for each other, getting creative and creating new outlets of expression, we the people being roses that have to grow through concrete and the silver lining of it all; you realize she was speaking into our moment right now.
Sy Smith’s album is appropriately called, “Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete” and can be found where ever you stream or download music. You can also purchase her merchandise by visiting, https://syberspace.bigcartel.com/ Visit Sy Smith on IG: @syberspace or FB https://www.facebook.com/sysmithmusic
Dahmiec
I’ve been following all of the protest that’s been happening nationwide and specifically zooming in on Miami, Florida. My hometown where I was raised, is often overlooked when we have a national conversation about social change, peaceful protest and Black Lives Matter. Until I met Dahmeic, an independent organizer through Instagram. I started following him to see video clips of the marches that were happening and to get a sense of who was marching.
I slid in his DMs to invite him to speak on the Silver Lining series. We discussed the power of organizing, the change he’d like to see in result of the protest, our love for Overtown and the silver lining of it all.
Please follow Dahmiec on Instragram @dahmiec and support the movement happening in Miami.
Chinisha Scott - Juneteenth
Juneteenth. The day we celebrate when we became free-ish. This year there are tons of corporations and businesses finally acknowledging that Juneteenth should be a celebrated holiday and that 4th of July never had significance for black people (well except the cookouts and fireworks.)
While businesses are finally recognizing our Emancipation Day, this episode of the Silver Lining focuses on black dollars making sense. I spoke to writer, producer and director Chinisha Scott about Juneteenth Jubilee, a 30-day campaign asking people to patronize black businesses whenever possible. It’s not a hard concept and something that we should already be doing, being conscious about where we spend our money.
Learn more about the campaign by following Chinisha @just.chinisha or @diasporicdollar
Laura Mignott
It’s so good to see Corporate America taking this protest seriously and making donations to organizations that are committed to Black Lives. But are these same corporations really committed to Black Lives? Does their marketing team reflect the consumers that they are selling to? Is their company being led by a diverse group of people? Do they have any Black voices on their board? Being philanthropic is always great but taking a look at your org chart and making change inside your boardroom walls is even greater.
During this episode of the Silver Lining, I spoke with CEO of DFlash, Laura Mignott to talk about this very thing, are these corporate entities/brands really committed to Black Lives? She explained to me a program that she launched called “Culture Boards,” which is a curated board of directors comprised, of the best from agencies, academia, media & more (it’s genius), the importance of black women in leadership, the magic sauce for great companies and the silver lining of it all.
Get to know Laura Mignott by following her on IG @lmigno or visit her LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramignott/ To find out more about Culture Boards, please DM or shoot her a note on LinkedIn.
DJ Hard Hittin Harry
Father’s Day came and went, and someone brought it to my attention that I didn’t post anything about my father. My excuse was that I couldn’t cause I was up in the mountains and my laptop wouldn’t start and my phone died. It’s a true story, that’s really what happened…but that’s not even a good enough reason why not to post and give praise to my Daddy. So, I decided to take it one step further. I’m going to honor my Pops by talking about the silver lining in fatherhood.
I reached out to one of my favorite fathers, DJ Hard Hittin Harry. We discussed his docufilm, “Dear Father” directed by Richard Louissaint, his relationship with his father, his experience being a father, why it’s so important to share his narrative about fatherhood and the silver lining of it all.
Learn more about DJ Hard Hittin Harry by following on IG/Facebook/Twitter @hardhittinharry You can view “Dear Father” on https://bit.ly/3ijUdCZ
Dr. Gina Paige
This episode of Silver Lining is all about BLACKNESS and who better to talk to than President and Co-Founder of African Ancestry, Dr. Gina Paige. We discussed the power of the black dollar, our black identity, the importance of understanding our black stories, tracing your black ancestry, her years of experience in the field of Blackness and the silver lining of it all.
Learn more about Dr. Gina Paige by following her @ginapaigedna and learn more about African Ancestry and testing by visiting @africanancestry https://africanancestry.com
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Jenna Dorcé
To say that there’s a lot going on in the world right now is an understatement. For some, it’s just too much. The type of heaviness that we are feeling collectively right now is taking a toll on our bodies. Inside and out. So, I called on the owner of Paradise Is Earth, Jenna Dorcé to talk to us about her teachings and practices.
We discussed holistic health as well as the meaning of Black Ancestral medicine. She shared how she got started and provided pointers on what herbs we should have stocked up in our pantry. If you were ever curious on alternative medicine, this episode is for you.
Learn more about Paradise is Earth by following the movement on IG @paradise.is_earth or visit the Etsy store “PIEApothecary” and follow Jenna @jennaisparadise
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