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Purposely Awakened

by Naomi Bonman

Where melanated culture meets spirituality

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Episodes

  1. Featuring Rhyan Lamarr

    Featuring Rhyan Lamarr

  2. Featuring Black Ink Chi's Phor

    Exclusive Interview: Black Ink Chi's Phor Chats on Music, 'Cardio' Single, and Mental Health within the Black Community

  3. Featuring Monte Millions

    Monte Millions discusses COVID19 virtual concert and new single, "Sally"

  4. Featuring Tamika Scott of Xscape

    90s R&B Group Member, Tamika Scott, of Xscape Gives us the Scoop on Latest EP, Music Label, and Favorite Pastimes

  5. Chicago Artist Matt B

    featuring Artist Matt B

  6. Featuring Former Harlem Globetrotter Derick Grant

    Featuring Former Harlem Globetrotter Derick Grant

  7. Featuring Street Artist Tysen Knight

    Featuring Street Artist Tysen Knight

  8. Featuring Terrie Hudson

    Featuring Terrie Hudson

  9. Featuring J Nycole Ralph

    Featuring J Nycole Ralph

  10. Featuring Desreta Jackson

    Featuring Desreta Jackson

  11. Featuring: Papa Joe

    Exclusive Interview: Renowned Entertainer and Author, Papa Joe Aviance, Amps Up to Premiere New Black Hero Series, 'Electric Negro'

  12. Featuring: Actress Tanisha Long of BET+'s "BIGGER"

    Rising Actress, Tanisha Long, Chats On BET+ Series “BIGGER”, and Career Goals

  13. Featuring Broadcaster Mike Hill

    Exclusive Interview: Broadcaster Mike Hill Chats on Netflix Show, Book Deal and Fiancee Cynthia Bailey

  14. Featuring Kyle Webb of CEEM

    CEEM Takes Over LA County Fair, Continues Legacy of Economic Empowerment within the African-American Community

  15. Featuring Marina Franklin

    Comedian Marina Franklin Paves Her Own Way, Creates Seat at the Table

  16. Featuring Travis #HandsUP Act/Movement

    Social Activist, Travis Washington, Makes Movement with '#HandsUp Act

  17. Featuring OnTheGoBoss

    OnTheGoBoss Founder, Janee Howard, Promotes Culture Among Reading for Our Children

  18. Featuring Donna Hylton

    Social Justice Activist, Donna Hylton, Fights for Incarcerated Women’s Rights, Prison Reform

  19. Featuring CHYNA LAYNE AND CURTIS HAMILTON

    Exclusive Interview: Chyna Layne and Curtis Hamilton Chat on TV One's 'In Broad Daylight'

  20. Featuring Carl Brister

    Soulful Crooner, Carl Brister, Makes Strides in the Soul Music Arena

  21. Featuring Lo Village

    Maryland Hip-Hop Trio, LoVillage, Bring that Ol School Flava Sound to a Modern Day Era

  22. Featuring V-103's Jae Nash

    Exclusive Interview: Media Mogul, Jae Nash, Chats On Inspiration Behind Getting into Radio, TV & Film

  23. Featuring Kiana Webb of Webb Family Enterprises

    McDonald's Franchisee and Community Philanthropist, Kiana Webb, Chats on Serving Others and Entrepreneurship

  24. Featuring Rick Greene

    Rick Greene Overcomes Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Lives to Tell Testimony as well as to Donate a Kidney to Marvin Gaye III

  25. featuring Bodybuilder Danielle

    Exclusive Interview: Danielle Willis Finds Her Purpose in Health, Fitness and Bodybuilding

  26. Featuring Alicia Gooding from Hustle in Brooklyn

    Exclusive Interview: Entrepreneur, Entertainment Publicist Alicia Gooding, Chats ‘Hustle in Brooklyn’, Career Journey

  27. Featuring While Black Podcasts Hosts

    While Black Podcast Provides a Platform Where the Black Experience and Living While Black in America is Shared

  28. Featuring Joe Johnson

    Dr. Joe Johnson Helps People to Learn How to Tap into and Find Their Purpose

  29. Featuring Raheem Davaughn

    Exclusive Interview: Raheem Davaughn Chats on Comeback with New EP, "Decade of a Love King"

  30. Featuring Joshua of Team Supreme

    Exclusive Interview: Joshua Leonard Creates Superhero Cartoon to Inspire Youth with Disabilities

  31. Blaire Hastings Chats about Hope Rally

    Arkansas Vocalist, Blaire Hastings, Amps for Hope Rally Campaign to Reduce Hate

  32. Featuring Symphony Chips

    Exclusive Interview: Father-Daughter Trio Take On the Snack Industry By Storm

  33. Featuring "Fam Foolery"

    Fam Foolery Launches Card Games That Entertain and Enlighten 'The Culture'

  34. Featuring Blaire Hastings

    Originally from Southern California, but residing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Hastings has been breaking into her music career full time for over a year now. She is under G3S Management in which she recently got booked to perform at the 2018 Arkansas Summer Jam on Friday, August 3. This will be…

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  35. Featuring Violeta Potter

    Business Consultant and Strategist, Violeta Potter, Assists Women of Color Launch and Expand Their Businesses

  36. Featuring Jeremy Fall

    Exclusive Interview: Meet Celebrity Restaurateur Jeremy Fall, The Millennial Angeleno Reinventing Classic Favorites

  37. Featuring Doneisha Prendergrast, granddaughter of Bob Marley

    Exclusive Interview: Granddughter of the Late Bob Marley, Donisha Prendergast, Chats on Family Legacy, Film and Activism Work

  38. Navy Veteran Garland D. Lewis Sr. Discusses 'The Truth Behind Going Postal'

    Navy Veteran Garland D. Lewis Sr. Discusses 'The Truth Behind Going Postal'

  39. Fortified Technical Solutions Bridges the Gap in Technology, Finance for Minorities, Black Youth

    Fortified Technical Solutions Bridges the Gap in Technology, Finance for Minorities, Black Youth

  40. Luciana Gilmore Helps to Heal Mother-Daughter Relationships with Gilmore Girls Greetings

    Luciana Gilmore Helps to Heal Mother-Daughter Relationships with Gilmore Girls Greetings

  41. Move & Shaker, Desiree Peterkin Bell, Inspires Us to Live in Our Purpose As Change Agents

    Move & Shaker, Desiree Peterkin Bell, Inspires Us to Live in Our Purpose As Change Agents

  42. Former Broadcast Journalist, Nicole Soule, Publishes 'Fade Out Of Sadness'

    Former Broadcast Journalist, Nicole Soule, Publishes 'Fade Out Of Sadness'

  43. Raising A Village Foundation Shows Us how to 'Reach, Teach, and Inspire' to Better Our Communities

    Raising A Village Foundation Shows Us how to 'Reach, Teach, and Inspire' to Better Our Communities

  44. Author Lisa Y. Sparrow Brings Awareness to Mental Illness in Personal Testimony

    Author Lisa Y. Sparrow Brings Awareness to Mental Illness in Personal Testimony

  45. From Music Mogul to Top Real Estate Agent, Entrepreneur: Meet Jarret Ballard

    From Music Mogul to Top Real Estate Agent, Entrepreneur: Meet Jarret Ballard

  46. Featuring Chante Moore

    Exclusive Interview: Chante Moore Chats On Latest Album, Tour

  47. Nigerian-American Actress, Esosa E, Chats On One-Woman Play Debut, Journey of Veganism

    Nigerian-American Actress, Esosa E, Chats On One-Woman Play Debut, Journey of Veganism

  48. Featuring Lanita Smith

    Lanita Smith chats with Naomi K. Bonman

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Where melanated culture meets spirituality

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