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
On this episode, Dr. Yvette gives access into her world of physical therapy, how she defines being a person mechanic and helps us think about hardware, software, and why its important to have skills in both. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Yvette Ramirez is a first generation Mexican American physical therapist who lives in Chicago. She graduated from Lake Forest College with her degree in biology and received her doctorate in physical therapy fro...
On this episode, Dr. Yvette, a first generation Mexican lets us in on her hair journey. She shares stories about what it means to keep a promise to herself and shaving her head, deciding on bangs, and educating family along the way. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Yvette Ramirez is a first generation Mexican American physical therapist who lives in Chicago. She graduated from Lake Forest College with her degree in biology and received her doctorat...
On this episode, Arielle brings us into her world as an intensive care nurse, destimatizes what it means to live with bipolar 2, and helping us all think more critically about mental health. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
I was born in North Carolina to a military family. I was raised in Medford, MA by my dad, my mom (who is actually my aunt but I call my mom because she raised me as her own), and my god mother with my adopted sister....
On this episode, Arielle shares how she sees her whiteness and what it looks like to be an activist and an advocate in the nursing realm. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
I was born in North Carolina to a military family. I was raised in Medford, MA by my dad, my mom (who is actually my aunt but I call my mom because she raised me like I was her own child), and my god mother with my adopted sister.
I grew up with a love for music, soccer, ...
On this episode, it is a live recording of my Trappings of Masculinity Roundtable where I had the opportunity to discuss with five Black men from various sectors of youth work and community activism about the trappings of masculinity within the patriarchy and how they redefine it for themselves and the youth they serve.
Their Bios:
D.Ruff is a 2 time Boston Music Award Spoken Word Artist Of The Year nominee. D is a Roxbury-bred arti...
On this episode, it is a live recording of my Black Educators Roundtable where I had the opportunity to bring together educators from various touch points of our systems. We have views from a social worker lens, consultants, poets, former administrators, nonprofit EDs and Founders to talk about the holes and opportunities within and around education. Enjoy Part 1 of this 2 Part conversation!
Their Bios:
Cyndi Weekes Bradley has ove...
On this episode, it is a live recording of my Black Educators Roundtable where I had the opportunity to bring together educators from various touch points of our systems. We have views from social worker lens, consultants, poets, former administrators, nonprofit EDs and Founders to talk about the holes and opportunities within and around education. Enjoy Part 2 of this 2 Part conversation!
Their Bios:
Cyndi Weekes Bradley has over ...
On this episode, Jayde takes us on a journey of how she became a digital strategist. We learn what her formative years in college truly looked like and how all the twists and turns set her up to express herself creatively to support businesses now on social media. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Jayde Umemba is a digital strategist, community organizer, and all-around creative connector. By day, she leads digital content strategy, helping brands gr...
On this episode, Jayde takes us on a scenic ride of what it looks like on her hair journey where every change is significant from ending the relationship with the creamy crack, doing Dominican blowouts, getting braids, and then eventually chopping it all off. She lets us in on how social media played a role in going natural and what her advice would be to Black girls everywhere. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Jayde Umemba is a digital strategist, ...
On this episode, Bernie a film and television producer born and raised as a Mexican American in East LA shares how he entered into the world of film by way of finance and extra work, how identity helps him choose and shape his projects, and what collaboration looks like in the film industry. Enjoy!
His Bio:
Bernardo Duran Jr. is a film and television producer and writer from East Los Angeles with over 15 years of experience. He ser...
On this episode, Bernie, a film and television Mexican American producer from East LA shared the importance of his views on the power of storytelling and why we need more representative stories. He also explains what it’s like to meet his heroes that he manifested in working with before entering film school and how a fresh cut and a line up changed his confidence.
His Bio:
Bernardo Duran Jr. is a film and television producer and w...
On this episode, Brittany McCray shares her story how she entered into the field of real estate, what she loves about it and what keeps her there, and advice to sustain yourself for a long healthy career. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Brittany McCray is a powerhouse in Chicago real estate, blending bold ambition with deep authenticity. As a licensed realtor and the founder of BRITTANY REALTY LLC, Brittany helps buyers, sellers, and investors navi...
On this episode, Brittany McCray brings us along on her hair journey. She gives us a peek into her world of wig creation, caring about her natural hair while doing the bare minimum, and falling in love with herself through her hair. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Brittany McCray is a powerhouse in Chicago real estate, blending bold ambition with deep authenticity. As a licensed realtor and the founder of BRITTANY REALTY LLC, Brittany helps buyers,...
In this solo episode Dreme discusses what doubt look like at the beginning of starting THE CHAIR Platform and how she worked her way through doubt by asking questions and questions being asked of her. Enjoy!
THE CHAIR (S2/Ep37) — Continue to Ask Questions
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 CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered ...
On this episode, I had the honor of speaking with seven Black women who have spent decades in the Navy. They allow me into their world to begin to understand what a hair journey looked like in the Navy for them. We get the opportunity to hear stories about their time in bootcamp, on the ship, and shore duty. Additionally, we learn how these women advocated for the change of hair regulations for the betterment of the Navy. Enjoy!
The...
On this episode, I had the honor of speaking with seven Black women who have spent decades in the Navy. They allow me into their world to begin to understand what sisterhood and mentorship looked liked to them in the Navy. Enjoy!
Their Bios (The ones provided and shorten for word count purposes):
Michele (she/her) - Michele Robinson Ewing is a retired naval officer with 27 years of distinguished service, who now channels her extensiv...
On this episode, Shai paints the picture of her hair journey and how it has intersected with her identity of growing up as a biracial (Black and white) person, what hair has to do with confidence and self love, and falling in love with the process of getting to know yourself. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Shai is a 31-year-old flight attendant with a globe-trotting spirit and a deep love for travel, sports, and the outdoors. I bring a unique persp...
On this episode, Shai gives the ins and out of what it means to be a flight attendant. She highlights the the oddities that flight attendants do on layovers, how compassion and empathy are necessary traits in customer service, and reminding all that are interested in this profession to understand that you are alone a significant amount of time. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Shai is a 31-year-old flight attendant with a globe-trotting spirit and a ...
On this episode, Aaleyah takes us on a hair journey. She shares stories from the perm to the big chop, to falling in love with her curls, leading to a disaster at the salon, which led to her finding her way to having a beautiful head full of locs. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Aaleyah is a dynamic therapist, creative, and healer specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy. With a strong academic and clinical foundation, she brings a culturally responsi...
On this episode, Aaleyah allows us openly on her journey of becoming a dynamic therapist specializing in dance and movement therapy. She takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions though career changes, illnesses, and accidents. It is an absolute honor to be able to hold space of stories of this magnitude. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Aaleyah is a dynamic therapist, creative, and healer specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy. With a strong academic ...
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