Next Nation with Sylvia K. Alston
by Sylvia K. Alston
Risk Management Executive, Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston launches Next Nation the Podcast as the second installment of her former Sirius XM weekend show by the same brand name. Next Nation is a weekly culture staple with focus on the 3L's -Lifestyle|Leadership|Legacy. Sylvia is a multipotentialite who navigates through an accomplished career in risk management into multi-media weaving in-depth conversations with a riveting array of guests about society, culture, business, entertainment, personal development and legacy. Whether it's conversation with guests, her experiences as an entrepreneur and CEO of a black owned independent insurance boutique in New York City or her uniquely honest wisdom and hilarious stories, Sylvia is asking the questions of her guests and herself. Authentic, courageous, reflective, funny and deeply provocative- the show centers the community, explores our frailties as humankind, pursues our desire for deeper connection and promote
Episodes
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Episode 28- Commit to Your Breakthrough or Submit to Your Breakdown with Jay Brown, Chris Hubbard, Aaron Green, Mark Harrison and P. Bashea
Host Sylvia K. Alston is joined by "The Brotherhood" to discuss the importance of preserving, protecting and purposing mental health discussion for men during Men's Health Month. A vivid discussion with the brothers about their mental health advocacy work which was born out of a need to end the...
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Episode 27- FREEDOM AND FATHERHOOD
Host Sylvia K. Alston www.sylviakalston.com drops a line on location from her spa vacation in Arizona to talk the symbolism of the Juneteenth holiday and also to give a warm wish of love and thanks for fathers for this Fathers Day Holiday.
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Episode 26 - Education is a Civil Right with Nancy Lee Sanchez
Nancy Lee Sánchez www.kaplanedfoundation.org is the Executive Director for the Kaplan Educational Foundation which is responsible for the design and implementation of the Kaplan Leadership Program, a community college to four-year model, which focuses on developing the whole student for four year...
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Episode 25 - The Silent Overcomer with Author and Business Maven Tracee L. Hunt
Success Story and Entrpreneur Tracee L. Hunt joins us to discuss how she overcame a troubling childhood of trauma and rejection and went on to become a major success in HR Consulting. Tracee details her childhood, her challenging relationship with her mom and how the pain of feeling insignificant...
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Episode 24 - PHD with Author of The Black Tax Shawn Rochester
Author Shawn Rochester www.blacktaxed.com joins us to discuss economic imperatives to building wealth in black communities. We discuss his method PHD (Purchase, Hire and Deposit) a financial concept that explores the pipeline to hiring black employees, creating black business owners and…
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Episode 23 Next Nation Motherhood Audio
Next Nation Contributor Dr. Mel of www.arenewedfocus.com Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and a proclaimed empowerment enabler, a self-acceptance guide, and a mind-body connector joins us in the first half of the show to discuss Motherhood, the journey, pivoting roles and responsibilities AND…
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Episode 22- Green Rush with Suite Green Label CEO's Shea Douglas and Crystal Page
Sylvia is joined in a special 4/20 edition by Co-founders Shea Douglas and Crystal Page. Shea left corporate America after a stressful stint to pursue the budding marijuana industry. Crystal is a successful aesthetician. These two ladies have a fascinating story of how they met and how they…
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Episode 21-Accountability, Trauma Bonds and Hip Hop with Torraine Walker and Chuck Creekmur
Writer and Journalist Torraine Walker www.torrainewalker.com and Co-Founder of All Hip Hop.Com Chuck Creekmur www.chuckcreekmur.com join host and executive producer Sylvia K. Alston for social commentary on the week. Discussion includes the conviction of Derrick Chauvin, the death of Daunte…
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Episode 20-WTF with Robyn Lowe and Monique Bell
Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston is joined by friends Robyn Lowe and Monique Bell to discuss the week that was. Conversation includes Derek Chauvin Trial, Daunte Wright murder and the PTSD that is caused in workplace environments and home life when we are battling the pain and stress…
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Episode 019- Stop Delaying Your Grief with Professor, Counselor and Author Jema Hill-Cook
Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston spends an episode discussing the importance of processing and dealing with our grief, after a series of personal losses, the death of colleague and friend Midwin Charles and the very tragic death of DMX. Syl shares personal history of loss and how it's...
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Episode 018-A Miracle Is a Shift in Your Perception with Jennifer Arnise
Author, Speaker and Coach Jennifer Arnise originally joined Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston in August of 2020 to discuss her apt book F$ck That Cape which centers the concept that black woman are always trying to do too much for too little in return. A healing discussion that…
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Episode 017 - We've Got Work to Do with Paul Bashea Williams Clinician and Licensed Practitioner
Clinician and Nationally Awarded Relationship Expert Paul Bashea Williams joins host Sylvia K. Alston to discuss relationships, marriage, & the work that needs to happen between black couples to heal after the the circle of trust is broken. We also give our weigh in on the Derrick Jaxn cheating...
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Episode 016 In My Feelings
Host Sylvia K. Alston gives a tribute to the recent loss of loved ones.
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Episode 15: Dear Angry Black Woman with Chef Jamie Gadson and Lolita Walker
Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K, Alston is joined this week for a continued theme on Womens History Month. Celebrity Chef and Real Estate Broker Jamie G (& One of Sylvia's BFF's) and Author, Ted X Speaker and Executive Coach Lolita Walker join her for an empowered hour of discussion that...
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Episode - 014: Crack:Netflix Documentary Recap with Director Stanley Nelson
Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston takes a deep look into the making of Stanley Nelson's latest documentary #Crack on Netflix. with the Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Director. Nelson, was awarded the National Humanities Medal Award by President Obama in 2015 and is a consummate...
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Episode 013 If You Never Try, You'll Never Know with Crystal Etienne.
CEO and Founder of Ruby Love www.rubylove.com period panty design and apparel company founder Crystal Etienne joins us at Next Nation as our first #WomensHistoryMonth guest for the month of March to discuss how she built her $25 million intimate apparel company out of her NY home to become the...
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Episode #012 UNCORKED
Episode #012 UNCORKED with Angela McCrae, Marcia Jones and Dan Glover Host Sylvia K. Alston sits down to celebrate Black Winemakers during Black History Month. Wine enthusiast and CEO of Uncorked and Cultured Angela McCrae produces this segment bringing Urban Connoisseurs CEO Marcia Jones in to...
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Episode #011 The Alstons with Jay and Sylvia K. Alston| Valentines Special 2
For the first and likely only time, I sit with my husband James "Jay" Alston to talk about our relationship, our marriage and our family. We share deep personal truths about how therapy turned our relationship right side up and our recent decision to renew our vows on our 15th wedding anniversary...
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Episode #010 The Color Of Love with Sedgrick Marsh |Valentines Special 1
Musician, Producer, Composer and Director Sedgrick Marsh joins Next Nation to talk about his transition from growing up performing and playing gospel music into the world of secular music. Sed Marsh is an international performer who has toured with famed artists like Donnell Jones, Angie Stone,...
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Episode #009 In Equity We Trust
Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton and Dr. Rayshad Holmes join host Sylvia to discuss the measures and disparities in care across the Covid pandemic and in the application and access to the Covid vaccine in black and brown communities. Dr. Ebony J. Hilton is the Medical Director and Co-Founder of Goodstock...
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Episode #008 Bevy Smith- It Gets Greater Later
Harlem native, Multimedia personality, Sirius XM host and now Author joins Sylvia K. Alston to recap her new memoir Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie. A review of the memoir, good girl chat and some personal gems from the free flowing author as she recaps her life's lessons, her...
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Episode #007 Lindsey Dial - You Were Chosen
Psychologist and Practitioner Lindsey Dial of Private Practice For Every Mountain www.foreverymountain.org joins host Sylvia K. Alston to discuss her transparent and deeply personal journey to motherhood. Lindsey is authentic as she shares her fears about "the motherhood clock", the fears of…
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Kesha Monk #006 Title: My Gift Won't Let Me Rest
Voiceover Artist, Creative, Media Personality and Producer Kesha Monk www.keshamonk.com joins us to sit on the other side of the microphone. Deeply personal and honest interview about how she hails from a musical family, the need for sisterhood, the power of women investing in one another and...
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This IS America 005 with Torin Ellis.
Friend, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Consultant Torin Ellis of the Torin Ellis Brand www.torinellis.com joins host Sylvia K. Alston as part 2 of a new series of discussion about how racism and the recent acts of lawlessness at the US Capitol affect employees and employers and…
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This IS America 004 with Dr. Jason Johnson, Charles Coleman Jr., Esq. and Midwin Charles Esq.
On this episode, host Sylvia K. Alston breaks formation from her planned episodes to create a series of episodic discussion about racism, lawlessness and the overall effect it has on Black America. The episode dissects the senselessness of the January 6th, 2021 Terror at the US Capitol. Political...
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Ep 003: I'm A Gangster Connoisseur
Creator and Co Producer Markuann Smith drops into Next Nation to discuss The Godfather of Harlem, the smash hit on Epix TV, with behind the scenes details of the show's creation, how the stars aligned for the story to come to life, behind the scenes peaks of the upcoming Season 2 and how his...
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Ep 002: I Say What I Mean
Funnyman and comedy guru Aries Spears gives honest and in depth realness about his career, the ever present changes in the comedy game and the colorism that is still prevalent in the entertainment business.
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Ep 001: God If I Could Only Be Different
Famously chronicled as Star Jones' ex husband - Al Reynolds visits as my first guest and in his in depth interview he gives insight into his professional work, his marriage and that lingering and pesky question - his sexuality.
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Next Nation Intro
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About this show
Risk Management Executive, Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston launches Next Nation the Podcast as the second installment of her former Sirius XM weekend show by the same brand name. Next Nation is a weekly culture staple with focus on the 3L's -Lifestyle|Leadership|Legacy. Sylvia is a multipotentialite who navigates through an accomplished career in risk management into multi-media weaving in-depth conversations with a riveting array of guests about society, culture, business, entertainment, personal development and legacy. Whether it's conversation with guests, her experiences as an entrepreneur and CEO of a black owned independent insurance boutique in New York City or her uniquely honest wisdom and hilarious stories, Sylvia is asking the questions of her guests and herself. Authentic, courageous, reflective, funny and deeply provocative- the show centers the community, explores our frailties as humankind, pursues our desire for deeper connection and promote
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Sylvia K. Alston