American Legacy Network Podcast

The producers in our community are multi-faceted, multi-layered and multi-dimensional. ALN's Joshua Reynolds shines a light on the work and the stories of our cherished creators on Meet the Producers. In this episode, Joshua interviews Vickilyn Reynolds - actress, singer, and performer extraordinaire. 

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So many stories. So many inspiring people to highlight. For over 25 years American Legacy has been doing just that. Our Founder's Fireside Chats feature conversations between Rodney J. Reynolds and special guests who have amazing stories to tell. On this episode our founder is joined by multi-faceted renaissance woman Gwen Moten.

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American Legacy has always highlighted and celebrated black history makers. Ones with whom you're familiar. And ones with whom you SHOULD BE familiar. JP Reynolds hosts Memoir Noir where he talks to important figures whose stories we need to know. In this episode JP interviews Stefanie Brown James, innovative social entrepreneur and co-founder of The Collective, a group of organizations dedicated to supporting black political candidates.

Topics of Conversation:

Entry Point Into Politics (3:21) • What is a Political Action Committee? (5:37) • Evolution of Black Political Power (10:37) • Coalition Building (16:04) • Being CEO (20:39) • Handling the Ego (24:39) • Being a Social Entrepreneur (27:15) • Exciting New Things (35:08) • This Watershed Moment (36:25) 

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Within its community American Legacy boasts a robust network of creators across a span of disciplines, geographic locations, and age range. American Legacy's Joshua Reynolds is the host of our Meet the Producers series where he interviews the content makers who operate behind the scenes and sometimes in front of the camera. In this episode Josh interviews Dante James - Emmy Award-winning independent filmmaker.

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Within its community American Legacy boasts a robust network of creators across a span of disciplines, geographic locations, and age range. American Legacy's Joshua Reynolds is the host of our Meet the Producers series where he interviews the content makers who operate behind the scenes and sometimes in front of the camera. In this episode Josh interviews Vy Higginsen - theatre producer, playwright, and media personality.

Topics of Conversation:

Fashion Into Music (3:32) • Growing Up in the Church (5:47) • Origins of Mama, I Want to Sing! (7:22) • How to Overcome Challenges (24:00) • Additional Works (25:07) • The Mama Foundation (28:45) • Gospel for Teens (31:15) • The Business Side of Performing (43:37) • What's Next? (48:29) • 5 Favorite Books (50:01) • Being an Influencer (52:45)

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While American Legacy Network celebrates the stories of our past, our platform also highlights the people in our communities currently crafting new stories to tell. ALN's Crystyn Wright Diaz is the host of The Wright Stuff where she talks to guests about innovation, culture, and politics. In this episode Crystyn sits down with Joseph Edelin - educator, author and curriculum designer.

Topics of Conversation:

Influences for Attending Morehouse (9:14) • Life-Changing Books (10:38) • Filling Gaps in Education (12:05) • How Education + Psychology Go Together (15:43) • Trace it Back to the Beginning (23:04) • The Power of Educators (26:13) • Educating Ourselves (27:49) • Putting Together a Book (30:31) • The Dream for Education (32:15) • Consciousness in the Classroom (34:07) • Constructive Ways of Speaking Up (36:08) • Parental Advice (40:47) • Black History for Everyone (44:25) • Personalizing a Book (46:38)

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In this episode of Meet the Producers, ALN's Joshua Reynolds interviews Kwame Mason whose hockey expertise and documentary Soul on Ice anchor the mobile trucking experience that brings black hockey history to life. 

Topics of Conversation:

The Entertainment Business (3:00) • Transitioning Into Radio (6:44) • Soul on Ice (8:44) • The Importance of Music in Hockey (15:14) • Access to Black Hockey History (26:42) • Connecting with NHL (36:34) • Current Involvement in Hockey (48:36) • Top Fives (58:28)

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While American Legacy Network celebrates the stories of our past, our platform also highlights the people in our communities currently crafting new stories to tell. ALN's Crystyn Wright Diaz is the host of The Wright Stuff where she talks to guests about innovation, culture, and politics. In this episode Crystyn sits down with Ashley N. Company, CEO of Jelani Enterprises to talk about how she started her travel company.

Topics of Conversation:

Exploring the World (3:20)・Cultural Enrichment (21:22)・Cultural Immersion (28:34)・Top 5 Locations and Destinations (34:08)・Bookings and Books (42:36)・Fondest Traveling Memories (56:22)

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American Legacy has always highlighted and celebrated black history makers. Ones with whom you're familiar. And ones with whom you SHOULD BE familiar. JP Reynolds hosts Memoir Noir where he talks to important figures whose stories we need to know. In this episode JP interviews poet, institution builder, and Apollo Theater legend jessica Care moore. 

Origins (3:02) • Apollo Legend (7:39) • Community Building (16:17) • Poem Reading: "Where Are the People?" (16:36) • The World of (Black) Publishing (23:52) • Being a Black Woman in the Publishing Space (32:00) • Institution Building (37:57) • Dave Chappelle's Summer Camp (46:00) • Advice for Writers (52:51) 

Theme Music: "Feet Up" by JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

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Within its community American Legacy boasts a robust network of creators across a span of disciplines, geographic locations, and age range. American Legacy's Joshua Reynolds is the host of our Meet the Producers series where he interviews the content makers who operate behind the scenes and sometimes in front of the camera. In this episode Josh interviews V. Helena, producer and host of The Writer's Haven Show.

Origins (2:52) • The Nitty Gritty of Scheduling Guests (6:25) • Most Inpsiring Interviews (10:10) • Obstacles to Get Projects Off the Ground (15:36) • Getting In Touch with Publishers (20:38) • Advice for Writers (22:22) • How to Seek Mentorship (25:15) • Navigating the Business Side (30:18) • Different Styles of Writing (36:14) • Upcoming Projects (40:02) • Top Fives (43:52)

Theme Music: "Feet Up" by JP Reynolds + BACHTROY

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