The Brown Sugar Café Podcast

The Brown Sugar Café Podcast

The place where poetry meets conversation. A space dedicated to conversations about what really matters in life—you.

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May 9, 2025 47 mins

In this episode Charlie Maveric stops by for a discussion of three poems from my latest book, Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush.


Connet with Charlie: Charlie “Maveric” Smith (@charliemaveric)

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In the episode Angelo Geter stops by to talk about poetry, his tenure as Poet Laurette of Rock Hill, One Word Poetry Festival, and more.


Connect with Angelo:

Website - Eyeambic

Instagram - Angelo Geter (@eyeambic)


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Raphael James returns to the show to talk about his new book, I Don't Want to Talk About It. In this heartfelt episode he discuss the challenges of navigating parenthood with an autistic son, losing a parent to dementia, questioning religion, and questioning God.


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Book - Raphael James on Books.ByFacebook - Raphael James Live 5 News | FacebookInstagram - Raphael James (@raphjames) • Instagram



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In this episode Charleston's first Poet Laurette stops by to talk about poetry, self-publishing ten books, his experience creating an opera, and more.


Connect with Marcus:

Website - • Marcus Amaker • Poet, Opera Librettist, Musician, Designer

Instagram - marcus amaker (@charlestonpoet)



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In this episode former running back for the USC Gamecocks and San Francisco 49er Marcus Lattimore stops by to talk about the journey to his new path of poetry, spoken word art, and more.


Connect with Marcus:

Instagram - Marcus Lattimore (@marcuslattimore_)

Email - marcuslattimore@marcuslattimore.art


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In the episode Daniel Green stops by to talk about videography, painting murals, The Art of Daniel Green, and more.


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Home | Art Of Daniel Green


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In this episode Will Davis returns to the show to discuss his trip to two African countries, Mexico, Ukraine, his new book, and more.


Connect with Will:

Website - Threads of Resilience: weaving the human spirit through poetry – prose, poetry & narratives for change

Instagram - Will Davis (@tetheredwrds) and Tethered Wrds Poetry (@tetheredwrdspoetry)

Merch - Home | Threads of Resilience


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In this episode Antonio Landis Thompson stops by to talking about growing up in the Bahamas, marathon running, finding your purpose, and more.


Connect with Antonio:

Website - Antonio - Life Coach, Purpose in Life, What Is a Life Coach

LinkedIn - Antonio Landis Thompson | LinkedIn

YouTube - Antonio Landis Thompson - YouTubeInstagram - Antonio Landis Thompson (@antoniolandisthompson)


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In this episode Marcus Dawson stops by to talk about inspiration, spreading joy, collage art, and more.


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Website - MARCUS DAWSON ART

Instagram - Marcus Dawson (@marcusdspeaks)


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In this episode Eric L. Harrison returns to discuss what's new with his coaching, the Able Framework, Leaders Live Generously Summit, and more.


Connect with Eric:

Instagram -Eric Harrison (@ericloveslegacy)

LinkedIn -Eric Harrison - Founder - E. L. Harrison xPerience Digital Coaching | LinkedIn


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In this episode Russell Earle Jr. stops by to talk about his travels in South America and his debut book, Until I Came Home.


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Website - Russell Earle Jr.



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In this episode, Curtis Caesar John of Luminal Theater stops by to discuss exhibiting Black Films & filmmakers, being a filmmaker, and more.


Connect with Curtis:

Website - The Luminal Theater Instagram - Luminal Theater (@luminaltheater)


#FreshBlackFilms #LuminalTheater #BlackFilms #Inspiration


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In the episode Kyle A. Green stops by to discuss growing up in a small town, the moment that launched him into public speaking, his books, and more.


Connect with Kyle:

Website - Kyle A. Greene – Professional Speaker

Instagram - Kyle Greene (@kylespeaks_)

Twitter (X) - KyleSpeaks (@KyleSpeaks_)


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In this Episode Craig King stops by to talk about the Call Me MISTER program, being a cancer survivor, his book The Path to Exceptional Live, and more.


Connect with Craig:

Website - Craig King Group Instagram - Craig Q King (@cqking) & Craig Q King (@cqking)



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In the episode KJ Kearney stops by to talk about community work, winning the James Beard Award, Black Food Fridays, and more!


Connect with KJ:

Website - Black Food Fridays

Instagram - KJ Kearney! (@blackfoodfridays)

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In this episode Preach Jacobs stops by to discuss his art gallery, DJ-ing, Hip Hop, and more.


Connect with Preach:

Art Gallery - Home | Mo' Betta Soul

Mo Betta Soul - Artists | SoulHAUS Gallery


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December 12, 2024 13 mins

In this episode I share some encouraging words and a few poems to bring so joy into your holiday season.


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In this episode Justin Shiels stops by to JOY and the many ways he does his part to share it with the world. Join him in on December 8 @ Origin Studio House in Austin TX for his first art show!

#Joy #Inspiration #Hope #Healing


Connect with Justin: https://socurious.co/

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In the episode Verneda Adele White stops by to talk but anti-racism, branding America's Hot Sauce, self-care, and more.


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https://www.americashotsauce.club/


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In the episode Lamar Jones of The Jank stops by to talk about his BBQ sauce, his love for singing, inspiring the youth, and more.


Connect with Lamar:

Website - The Jank Makes Meal Time Easy.



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