Wyl Take Ownership

Meet Alize Garcia the founder of www.wegivetoo.com a non profit organization impacting the way African Americans find volunteer opportunities thus changing the current narrative of how African Americans give of their time and money versus their counterparts. Alize also talks to us about her time at City Hall under Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration and her New Role as External Affairs Manager at Link NYC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, our very own hosts, Kelley Green and Ofo Ezeugwu make some time to sit down and discuss their perspective and thoughts about life without social media, feeling above the system, and the legacy of the embattled artist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Nurturing his academic abilities and gifts from a young age, Devon Johnson is the founder and CEO of BleuIife Media Group. With a master’s in journalism from Harvard University and a bachelor’s in communication and the arts from Seton Hall, Devon has used his experience working in the advertising and marketing industry to build his own media platform. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Devon chats with us about building BleuIife Media Group, going to school at Harvard University, and traveling across the globe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having worked with companies such as Black Enterprise, United Masters, and Revolt, Dev T. Smith is a content strategist, multimedia producer, and writer. Born and raised in North Carolina, Dev always aspired to optimize his creativity while contributing to the lives of those around him. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Dev chats with us about owning our ideas, advocating for creativity, and The Live Inspired Project. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Growing up as a third culture kid (TCK), Tayo Rockson spent the formative period of his life in countries such as Vietnam, Sweden, and the United States. Born in Nigeria, Tayo is a storyteller, cultural translator, and brand strategist. Inspired by the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Nelson Mandela, Tayo aims to build the next set of global leaders by teaching individuals how to communicate effectively across cultures and communicate with impact. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Tayo chats with us about embracing our own identity, cultural competency, and practicing morning rituals. What did you think? Send us a tweet! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having been featured in publications such as Essence, Refinery29, and Revolt, Sapphira Martin is the founder of SassBoxx, a monthly subscription service that offers products exclusively from businesses owned by women of color. In addition to running SassBoxx, Sapphira is also a co-host of, “The Black Girl Podcast” along with the likes of Scottie Beam, Gia Peppers, Bex, and Alysha. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Sapphira chats with us about working with people in the community, balancing relationships, and starting The Black Girl Podcast. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share this episode with a friend and let’s take ownership of our lives and our communities!​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kelley Green and Ofo Ezeugwu Discusss the Top 5 dances, inventions, and Spike Lee films for Black History Month. What's your top 5? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, our very own hosts, Kelley Green and Ofo Ezeugwu make some time to sit down and discuss their perspective and thoughts on Black History Month. Throughout this episode, Kelley and Ofo talk about the cultural significance of black history month, self-care, and getting to know our history and our people. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share this episode with a friend and let’s take ownership of our lives and our communities!​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the goal to inspire, activate, and nurture the development of well-rounded men, Jason Rosario is the founder of The Lives of Men (TLoM), an integrated media and consulting company dedicated to providing men with healthier frameworks of masculinity. In addition to running TLoM, Jason is also the executive producer and host of the Yahoo! News original series, "Dear Men". In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Jason talks to us about working with the youth, valuing the importance of media, and why we should not subscribe to the narrative of others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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As the founder of Her Agenda, Rhonesha Byng aims to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. Growing up in New York City, Rhonesha is an Emmy award winning journalist who knew that she wanted to pursue a career in journalism since the age of sixteen. With a bachelor’s degree in communication from DePauw University, Rhonesha has worked with companies such as The Huffington Post, Mass Appeal, and NBC New York. Due to her work within the journalism and media space, Rhonesha has been the recipient of many accolades which include Forbes' 30 Under 30, Essence magazine’s 50 Black Women Founders to Watch, and BET’s 29 People You Should Know. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Rhonesha talks to us about getting into the right rooms, experiencing rejection, and taking ownership of her mental. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With a Master of Science degree in Interior Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, Dani Arps is the founder of Dani Arps LLC. Known as the interior designer of choice for many tech companies based in NYC, Dani has designed spaces for high-profile startups such as Codecademy, SeatGeek, and Venmo. Acknowledged as a “Star on the Rise” by DDB in 2017, Dani was recognized as being a new face on the design horizon who is breaking boundaries and making waves for the next generation of interior designers. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Dani sits down to chat with us about landing her first client, working with Rita Konig, and being inspired by design. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share this episode with a friend and let’s take ownership of our lives and our communities!​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the desire to engage Black women in higher thought, Lindsey Day and Nkrumah Farrar decided that they wanted to speak to the true essence and crown of Black women. As the founders of CRWN Magazine, Lindsey and Nkrumah noticed that the sophistication of Black women was neither being reflected or respected within the world of media. As a result, CRWN was born. On a mission to showcase the diversity of Black women, CRWN Magazine exists to create a progressive dialogue around natural hair and the women who wear it. Having been featured in outlets such as 21ninety, Blavity, and HuffPost, Lindsey and Nkrumah are not only aiming to make sure that we continue the fight to ensure our seats at the table, but more importantly, they are empowering a generation to take ownership in creating tables of their own. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Lindsey and Nkrumah sit down and chat with us about building CRWN as a platform, knowing ourselves, and the future of CRWN --- This episode is sponsored

DJ’s, producers, and founders of Coco and Breezy Eyewear, Corianna and Brianna Dotson are both identical twins from Minnesota, Minneapolis. Better known as Coco and Breezy, these twin sisters have garnered the attention of megastars such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and the late Prince. Having designed eyewear for some of the top names in entertainment, Coco and Breezy Eyewear is now available in over 300 stores and counting. From having customers pay for sunglasses through PayPal to becoming well-known designers in their own right, Coco and Breezy are only continuing to strengthen their brand in ways that are already having an impact on mainstream culture. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Coco and Breezy sit down and talk to us about having the support of their parents, being inspired by design, and DJ’ing at Afropunk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amidst the #MeToo movement, there have been many conversations taking place across the globe as it pertains to misogyny and rape culture. This week, we sit down with Franz Bowen. Franz is the producer of our WYL Take Ownership podcast as well as a co-managing partner at Driven Society. Alongside Kelley and Ofo of WYL, Franz delves deeper into the current state of affairs relative to woman’s rights. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Franz, Kelley, and Ofo discuss being mindful of our environment, compromising intuition for the sake of someone else’s comfort, and educating our children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Unafraid to make the world her runway, Liris Crosse is nothing short of a renaissance woman. As an actress, creator, producer, writer, speaker, and plus size model, Liris has made appearances in publications such as American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan, and Vibe. In addition to her appearances in publications, Liris has also appeared in store campaigns for Ashley Stewart and Lane Bryant, television shows such as Project Runway and The Wire, and films such as Baby Boy and The Best Man. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Liris talks to us about resetting and rebooting, investing time in doing adequate research, and what it takes for her to cultivate her online community. What did you think? Send us a tweet! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As the founder of Sporty Marketing Group, Rashaad Lambert is a strategist, educator, and philanthropist. Born in West Philadelphia, Rashaad has always had a deep commitment to his hometown. As a result, Rashaad has received acknowledgement for his community work which includes an NAACP Image Award, a Congressional Proclamation, and a U.S. Senate Resolution. Recently, Rashaad has worked on Wawa’s, “Welcome America” Festival to curate a stage of Philadelphia based artists. In addition, he also worked on the nation’s largest urban health and music festival, “BeWhole Health Fest.” The BeWhole Health Fest featured artists such as T.I., Dru Hill, Estelle, and SWV. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Rashaad talks to us about pouring into the community, determining the companies he works with, and For(bes) The Culture. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Audrey Williams is a blogger, journalist, and writer. As the founder of Lulu Linden, Audrey is currently based out of Brooklyn, New York and  lives according to the notion that we can all create a life that excites us without having to wait for everything to be “perfect.” Having amassed an audience of over 20,000 followers, Audrey has partnered with brands such as Forever 21, Refinery 29, and Warby Parker. As an editor of branded fashion and beauty at Bustle, Audrey also specializes in branded content strategy. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Audrey talks to us about hosting conversation parties, launching Lulu Linden, and dealing with situationships. What did you think? Follow us on Instagram @wylandlord / @wylpodcast Share this episode with a friend and let’s take ownership of our lives and our communities!​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Growing up in Newark, NJ, Anthony Frasier is an an author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. Possessing a love for technology and video games at an early age, Anthony would eventually become one of the founders of The Phat Startup and Tech 808 conference prior to being named entrepreneur in residence at Newark Venture Partners. Currently, Anthony is principal at his own company, ABF Creative. In addition to releasing his own book entitled, Don't Dumb Down Your Greatness: A Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Thinking & Being Great, Anthony has also had the opportunity to work with brands such as AT&T, Audible, and BET. In this episode of our Take Ownership Podcast, Anthony speaks to us about his company ABF Creative, how we can go about creating our own reality, and why we should not dumb down our own greatness. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share this episode with a friend and let’s take ownership of our lives and our communities!​ --- This episod