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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October 9, 2025 51 mins

In this conversation, Rian N. Jenkins shares her journey as a spoken word artist, teacher, and mentor. She discusses the importance of women empowerment, the challenges of self-publishing, and her experiences in the education system. Rian reflects on her path to becoming a teacher, her passion for poetry, and the impact of mentorship on young girls. She also shares insights on navigating the publishing industry and her aspirations ...

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In this conversation, Christian Morant shares his journey as a poet, musician, and artist, discussing the inspirations behind his work, including his book 'Growth' and his unique performance piece 'Stage Presence'. He emphasizes the importance of community, collaboration, and the healing power of art, while also touching on his family background in music and his aspirations for future projects.


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September 24, 2025 45 mins

In this episode Abby Duran stops by to talk about poetry, her debut poetry book, Between Words, and her upcoming book, A Soul Tree Speaks, and more.


Connect with Abby:

Instagram - Abby Duran (@veranationgirl)

Website - VeraNation

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September 17, 2025 50 mins

In this episode bookstore owner, writer, poet, and activist Tayler Simon stops by to discuss all things books from blogging, self-publishing, starting a bookstore and more.


Connect with Tayler:

website - Liberation is LitInstagram - Liberation is Lit (@liberationislit) &

Facebook - Liberation is LIT | Facebook


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September 10, 2025 15 mins

Welcome back! In the Season 5 premiere, I'm catching you up on what's been happening in my life since we wrapped up last season. Plus, I'll be sharing details from the latest edition of my newsletter, The Common Flame.


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September 6, 2025 53 secs

Season 5 Loading!!! I'm back and ready for more great conversations.



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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.


Connect with Marcus:

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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