Asha Griffith, tap dancer, hip-hop artist and “artrepreneur”, discusses how she came to her decision to work as a creative full time, why she placed her music career on hold, and the importance of the arts, especially tap.

Melissa Castro, Director of Professional Development at Momentum Education, discusses being raised by a single father, her personal journey to reconciliation, and living her life according to the same principles that Momentum promotes.

Dr. Tyrell Connor, co-host of the Black and Highly Dangerous Podcast and assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at State University of New York – New Paltz, discusses how he landed in Academia after originally having his sights set on business, his ongoing community activism and how his podcast is working to bridge the gap between Academia and the people.

Jamila McGill, who co-founded Brooklyn Tea along with her partner, Ali, discusses their journey into the tea business, making the leap from online retail to brick and mortar, and educating the community along the way.