On The Brink

The people of Haiti are crying out right now and the world needs to listen. Dr. Jemima Pierre is an associate professor of African American studies and Anthropology at UCLA. She is also a contributor to the Black Alliance for Peace. On this show we discuss what is happening in Haiti in the wake of their most recent leader's assassination and how the world can learn from Haiti and a

After 10 years "frozen on ice" our guest this week has a new lease on life. We talk living a fulfilled life after life in prison with Keldren "Kpook" Joshua. From faith to prison reform to adjusting to both prison life and life after. Our conversation went so long, you can catch the rest on our Patreon at patreon.com/otbrink.Follow the journey with Kpook @kpookdamayor and listen to

After a much needed break, On The Brink is back with lessons learned while on a trip to Maui with this episode's guest! That's right - I am welcoming the Founder of Feather, Creative Director and Co-Founder of the event series 'Reset and Reflect'. She also co-host the 'Mess & Magic' podcast! I'm talking about my girlfriend, Victoria Janelle Wright! We break down a whole Black trav

Nobody really exemplifies reinvention like DJs that continue to kill it during this world shutdown. But especially those that have built experiences for people worldwide in the virtual space. Enter DJ-AK-47, the wildly talented, insanely charismatic - open format DJ who is taking Twitch by storm.Los Angeles based, DJ AK-47 drops gems on how she is On The Brink of evolution and maki

With the Sun in Aquarius and Mercury coming out of retrograde, it's only right we welcome healer and spiritual advisor Vega Of The Valley to disuses how she is On The Brink of expansion, spiritual awareness and how to greater connect with yourself spiritually.As On The Brink celebrates 2 whole years as a podcast platform, Vega's reading is just in time to set the vibe moving forwar

Hailing from PG County Maryland, singer/songwriter Reggie Becton dives into his process on songwriting, the Art of not giving a fuck and how much he talks to God ahead of his new album "California" due this summer.As On The Brink returns, this LA recording artist embodies what it means to be accountable and mindful in the midst of a changing world.@ReggieBecton is your new favorite

It's one thing to own and operate three businesses out of your home, but it's a WHOLE other thing to welcome a newborn into the mix as the driving force!Ceiphers Olweya, owner of Ceiphers Clothing and Consult with Ceiphers, joins Malcolm on the pod this week. Ceiphers runs an African-inspired, American made clothing brand, offers business consultation, and now assist with the famil

Community is everything! Family is everything! And to the Long Beach community, Pam and Josh Beadel, owners of the morning institution that is, The Breakfast Bar, represent exactly that. It's deeper than the food or drink, it's about the connection - And when a pandemic shifted how the world dines and connects, the Beadel's continue to be equipped in every way. To succeed in the ch

Beauty is in the eye of Black men as the ways in which self-care and self-preservation are becoming more of a priority. The modern beauty and health industries are being turned on their heads. Carlos Barksdale, the creator of the 'Luya Marketplace', is disrupting the way in which Black people are finding their way back to natural care. Listen to the podcast to learn more about Luya

There is no debating how unprecedented this election is and our voices matter more than ever. This week Daisy Prado is a very special guest on OTB, as she gives detailed account of her activism and work in public health. Daisy also provides context around the term LatinX and how representation makes a difference in enacting real change in our communities. Follow us everywhere @otbr