The Next Stop is the Best Stop
by Tameka, Jason & DJ
This podcast is for listeners that want to explore how to make their next stop in life their best stop in life. We will talk about career moves, new ways to look at retirement, traveling, wealth generation, caretaking, political effects and anything else to make life easier.
Episodes
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Everything Trinidad & Tobago
In this episode we have esteemed T&T natives, Michele McIntosh Ross & Mikalla Hodges on set to discuss everything Trinidad & Tobago. Jason and I ask the ladies about their culture growing up on the island, what they love, what they miss, and what they can live without when it comes to Trinibago....
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Who All Gon' Be There?
In this episode, we explore the expat desires from a few perspectives. We discuss the individual research we conducted, where we'd like to live as an black expat and why. Tony chimes in to share his experiences in Mauritius and Paris. The panel mentioned places like Panama, Canada, Costa Rica,...
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Underground Retail: Interview with Rasheed Stevens
Join us on this episode as we explore the world through the eyes of Rasheed Stevens, founder of the Youtube channel Underground Retail. Rasheed shares with us his passion for the history of fast food restaurants, vacant retail buildings, and the nostalgia of stores from the past. Jason and I…
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Self Determination: The Plight of Today's First Nations Families
In this episode, our special guest, Matilda Larson, discusses her journey as a member of a First Nations tribe, going to college, and working her way into the field of community planning. With her we dive into the plight of those who live on reservations and the external threats to their…
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The Great Train Migration
Join us on this episode about the Great Migration that many African Americans took between the 1910's and the 1970's. The heart of the conversation is about how trains were heavily utilized during this time period to assist with uplifting many African Americans out of Jim Crow to a better life up...
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East Coast vs. West Coast Planners
In this episode, we catch up with fellow planner Chris Silveira who is currently a transit planner in Snohomish County for Community Transit. He is the manager of the Swift BRT program and has had a myriad of experiences implementing transit solutions. We discuss transit planning from an east vs...
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Into the Mind of a Hollywood Writer....Ayanna Floyd
Gen-X series Part 2 Such a special episode speaking with my girl Ayanna Floyd. We explore her world beginning in Toledo, OH and journeying to Los Angeles, CA. We follow the ups and downs that black writers face, dating in Hollywood, and we dive into the notions of the Writers' and Actors'…
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Gen X speaks: Dr. Monica Minton
We're back! We've started off ending our hiatus with a welcomed conversation with my good friend Dr. Monica Minton. She talks about her walk through life as a Gen-X'er on a non-traditional path. We touch on being a single mom in high school, the education she obtained while working full-time ,...
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Atlanta's Watershed: Between Ridges and Racism
This episode features special guest Haythem Shata, a civil engineer who has extensive expertise on the watersheds and stormwater management within Atlanta, GA. We take a deeper dive into how Atlanta developed along ridges and how the lowlands in between (and the people living there) suffered due…
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The "A" in STEAM with guest Shayla Johnson
In this episode we dive into the A in STEAM with guest (and good friend) Shayla Johnson, owner of Scarlet Crane. She talks about her education and career journey at Georgia Tech and the Art Institute of Chicago. Shayla gives us insight into the world of the arts, how she's made a career of the...
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Is it STEM or STEAM? Bridging the Wealth Gap
In this episode we welcome my mentor Tony Abraham to talk about how to bridge the wealth gap in Black America. We all share our sentiments about education in the US, STEM vs STEAM, wealth gap, the black middle class, average students, trade schools, etc....We go around the world in this episode...
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Time Flies--2022 Year in Review
In this episode, we look back on all of the various topics we touched in 2022. We also give some hints about 2023's lineup. Got ideas? Hit us up at [email protected] Music courtesy of Oleksandr Stepanov from Pixabay" target="_blank">Music by Penguin Music January Toxic Jobs….Toxic Minds...
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Kidney Convo with Dr. Sheldon Shore
In this episode, we interview my personal nephrologist, Dr. Sheldon Shore. He provides insights on chronic kidney disease (including kidney stones), treatment, & lifestyle management. Additionally, we speak about the insurance industry here in the US and how we should move forward in a manner…
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Do you know where Five Points is?
In this episode, we crack open the history of Five Points in Atlanta. Many today know it as the nucleus of the MARTA transit system. However, in the past it's been so much more (slave auction site) than meets the eye. As developers eye Five Points and the remainder of south Downtown Atlanta for...
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Tell Us How You Really Feel Mom
In these times where many are contemplating what history should be taught, I thought it was a great time to learn real history from the person I'm the closest to....my mom. In this episode, Mary gives us a glimpse into her past of growing up in the segregated South in the land of Jim Crow. She...
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Three Transit Geeks Walk into a Bar.......
This episode is all about....you guess it---TRANSIT! So what does happen when three transit geeks walk into a bar? Take a listen and find out! We welcomed guests Bakari Height, MARTA Army colonel, and Jerrel Leonard, Regional planning manager in Charlotte, two professionals who share their...
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Handmaid's Tale Continues
In this episode we discuss the high-pitched current events about guns laws and abortion rights. We also briefly discuss the impact of less than impactful transit systems and what role it plays in the populace's reluctance to return to work. Here are links that discuss abortion and the history of...
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Humans are Stupid...
In this episode, we take time to reflect on current events and the craziness of the world. We recorded before the tragedy in Texas. Here are some links you may find helpful: Elon Musk Buffalo Shooting Midterm Elections
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Momma We Made It! Convo with Clarissa
In this week's episode (our 10th) we have my best friend Clarissa Goodlett (@clarissagood) with us to discuss our time in college and our crazy travel adventures. We also discuss our experiences attending PWI's (Predominately White Institutions) as minorities. Clarissa is currently the...
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Do You Know Your Ancestors?
In this brief episode, we discuss Tameka's passion for Genealogy. We also include a snippet from our conversation with Lyn May, former press secretary for former Mayor Maynard Jackson, PBS host, and genealogy enthusiast. Find your ancestors using the following links: https://www.ancestry.com/...
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The Drama of Transit Planning
We're back with Episode 8 where we discuss all of the intricacies that go along with planning for transportation in the US. We discuss why it's hard, takes so long, and what are the uphill battles that we have to fight as planners. We also discuss other countries and why they are so good (and…
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Toxic Jobs.....Toxic Minds
In today's episode, we discuss the trio that often creates a domino effect in life--->Toxic job---->Poor Mental Health--->Great Resignation. We talk about the recent death of MARTA's CEO. We also talk about how our own mental health was affected while working at certain jobs and what resources...
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2021...Making Room for Change
Season Greetings! We close out the year by tying all of our previous episodes together to create words of wisdom for 2022. We discuss what we would like to do differently in 2022, how we should look at the "variants" as a way to re-evaluate our purpose on this Earth, and lastly how we should…
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Not Another Diversity & Inclusion workshop!!!!
In this episode we lightly discuss the upcoming mayoral runoff in Atlanta. We also tackle our experiences with Diversity & Inclusion efforts at work that have left us frustrated and disillusioned. We offer our opinions on how the inhabitants of this country can become a little more acquainted…
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No Way....a 2,702 page Infrastructure Bill????
This week we explore the two Infrastructure bills moving through Congress: $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill $3.5 Trillion Build Back Better Infrastructure Bill We talk about what's in each bill, the differences & what does it mean for transit. Take a look at this article to get more...
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What is an Urban Planner?
Hey listeners! This episode we focus on Jason's details about his struggle with kidney stones. He gives an overview of the types of kidney stones, symptoms, and preventative measures. Our main topic revolves around our journeys to becoming urban planners. We give you tips on how to become an…
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The World is a Dumpster Fire!
This episode is brought to you by...a dumpster fire world! With Jason resting from an ailment (we'll talk about that in a later episode), DJ and I are at the helm. We discuss all the chaos going on from Afghanistan to Haiti to Hurricanes. What's the best stop for all of these issues? Below are a...
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COVID Careers
Welcome to the Next Stop is the Best Stop Inaugural Episode! Tameka, DJ, & Jason are 3 transit planners who met earlier in life. This podcast will highlight what we've learned in our careers and in our respective lives. We want to help others figure out how their next stop in life can be their…
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About this show
This podcast is for listeners that want to explore how to make their next stop in life their best stop in life. We will talk about career moves, new ways to look at retirement, traveling, wealth generation, caretaking, political effects and anything else to make life easier.
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Tameka, Jason & DJ
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