THE CHAIR
I built an AWARD WINNING Podcast called THE CHAIR to highlight hair journeys. I’m a Black woman, an educator and newly minted tech entrepreneur. As people sit in THE CHAIR, you will be immersed into stories surrounding education, entrepreneurship, identity, and magic. I have built THE CHAIR platform dedicated to supporting Black and Brown people on their hair journey. Enjoy as you listen to the voices in THE CHAIR. Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/ Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/
Episodes
This is my final episode of Season 2 and it’s a solo! I talk about what it means to be growing into an artist, specifically in this world of audio. I discuss the opportunity to attend art school, finding the Transom workshop, and creating my first audio journalism piece from beginning to end. Thank you for continuing on this podcast journey with me :)
Come back in February for the 3rd Annual "Living Black History Podcast...
On this episode, you hear from 3 criminal justice professionals in a live Roundtable discussion sharing stories, theories and opinions on what it looks like to reimagine incarceration and critiquing the word rehabilitation in an oppressive system. Additionally, the audience's thoughts and questions are heard, asked and answered. Enjoy!
Alia Brown (she/her) Bio:
Alia is a social worker earning her MSW at Bridgewater. She holds a...
On this episode, you hear from 4 nurses in a live Roundtable discussion sharing stories and opinions on opportunities and challenges in the nursing world and how we can make it better for the present and the future generations.
Dorain Simmonds-Brown's (she/her) Bio:
Dorain is an ICU trained travel nurse. She has obtained her associates in nursing and has been a nurse for 3 years working at local hospitals around MA and New ...
On this episode Yadira an Afro-Latina educator shares how she entered the world of education, what keeps her in the field, and how to move through challenges when faced by everyone else but the students. Enjoy!
THE CHAIR (S2/Ep72) —Keep Your 2nd Grade Curiosity
I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.
I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE C...
On this episode, Yadira an Afro-Latina educator shares her hair journey. She shares the numerous stages of hair growth and styles along with the hard lessons learning as she goes. Additionally, we get into a discussion about hair being a signal of health, what’s it like teaching her son about his own hair journey, and what it means to talk to our hair in the sweetest ways. Enjoy!
THE CHAIR (S2/Ep73) —Hair Inv...
On this episode, I introduce you to Sean the founder of Chappy’s Pickles. He shares how he started, when pickles became important, and how his artistry has been consistently showing up making life that much more interesting. Enjoy!
His Bio:
Sean Chapman is the co-founder of Chappy's Pickles and has spent the past 10 years working in marketing technology, helping brands grow at several companies in the Boston area. O...
On this episode, I introduce you to Sean the founder of Chappy’s Pickles. We learn how whiteness revealed itself in his childhood, how he navigates interracial friendships, and what it means to love on his male identifying friends. Enjoy!
His Bio:
Sean Chapman is the co-founder of Chappy's Pickles and has spent the past 10 years working in marketing technology, helping brands grow at several companies in the Boston ...
On this episode, I introduce you Vanda an influencer, a mom, and believer in creating joy and silly moments daily. We learn what it looks like behind the scenes of content creation of an influencer, her origins of advocacy for women going through domestic traumas and disputes, and how she became and continues to be a playful parent while on her hair journey. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Vanda Spinola is more than a content creator—she...
On this episode, I introduce you to Dion an educator holding the role of paraprofessional for the last 4 years in elementary. Dion takes us on a journey highlighting the importance of being there for students and how that makes a difference for them. Additionally, Dion lets us in on his hair journey where we chuckle over waves and curls and how hair connects with his son that he loves so dearly. Dion’s biggest piece of ...
On this episode, I introduce you to Joshua McLellan a Principal software engineer who I have had the pleasure of consulting with when building my workable prototype for THE CHAIR. He shares how he entered into the world of software development with a math and economics background, how a passion pushed him to read more about the field outside of college, and what it means to help others grow their crayon box. Enjoy!
His Bio:
J...
On this episode, Joshua McLellan a Principal Software Engineer who has identities as both Dominican and Scottish shares the evolution of his hair journey. He talks about how consulting on THE CHAIR triggered him to start thinking more intensely about his hair, what he’s learned so far from trial and error, and what made him upgrade to the liter bottles. Enjoy!
His Bio:
Joshua McLellan is a Principal Software Engin...
One this episode, I introduce you to Brianna Smith the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement at Buckingham Browne & Nichols high school. She graduated a year ahead of me when we attended BB&N and is now crafting stories, connecting with alum, and creating community in her role. Come listen to Bri dive into thinking about what it means to belong and build space for students and alum to thrive with BB&N as a support sys...
On this episode, Brianna the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement at Buckingham Browne & Nichols high school is a biracial Black and white woman who takes us on her hair journey. We learn about where the signature bun comes from, the evolution of Bri’s curls, and her pet peeve when it comes to touching her hair. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Brianna Smith is the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, where she creates me...
On this episode, I introduce you to dana, a multi-hyphenate transdisciplinary artist who takes us on a rollercoaster of what it means to be human and an artist creating in our capitalistic context. She drops gems and reminds us all we have light and we all have the ability to share that light. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
dana e. fitchett is a writer, dancer and dance educator, visual artist, and student of life. Her practices are gro...
On this episode, dana a multi-hyphenate transdisciplinary artist lets us in her world, her hair journey, from her perspective as a mixed race Black woman. We get into conversations about race, curl pattern, community, and what it means to dana always loving her hair. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
dana e. fitchett is a writer, dancer and dance educator, visual artist, and student of life. Her practices are grounded in listening de...
On this episode, I introduce you to Dr. Ping-Ann an Anthropology professor who takes us on a journey unraveling her why she entered and continues to stay in the field of anthropology. She brings us into her world of ethnographic research of the Tonga women and the parallels doing research on in the world of Boston Carnival. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Ping-Ann Addo (she/her) is an ethnographer who is an Associate Professor of Anthropology ...
On this episode, Dr. Ping-Ann is a professor of Anthropology and mixed race. She is Akan-Ghanaian and Chinese-Malaysian heritage, and Trinidadian up-bringing. Dr. Ping-Ann shares about her hardships on her hair journey and how her daughter’s hair journey is helping her fall in love with her own. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Ping-Ann Addo (she/her) is an ethnographer who is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Ma...
On this episode, I introduce you to Niyonu, an educator, group facilitator, consultant, artist, and visionary of Academy for Peace & Liberation Education. We dive into topics surrounding education, organizational development, and what it means to develop courage beginning from your roots. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Niyonu D. Spann is a transformational educator, organizational strategist, artist, and spiritual leader whose work bridges libe...
On this episode, I introduce you to Niyonu, an educator, group facilitator, consultant, artist, and visionary of Academy for Peace & Liberation Education. Niyonu shares her 7th grade decision that changed everything when it came to her hair. She also discusses what it means to be a mother of boys and watching them on their hair journey as well. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Niyonu D. Spann is a transformational educator, organizational strateg...
On this episode, Shanteah works in the world of construction and is a hairstylist. She shares how working in construction is leaving her imprint on her city, why she decided to go to cosmetology school, and how her love for her own hair has evolved over time. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Shanteah Norfleet is a hardworking and determined professional from Massachusetts with a strong passion for growth, resilience, and self-improvement....
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