Cool Soror with Rashan Ali

When A Man Knows, He Knows! with Rod Minger

This week we get a chance to check in on one of our Cool Bruhs! A return guest, actor and comedian Rod Minger picks up right where he left off. This time, however, he talks about men knowing when they have found “the one,” growing as a YouTube star and embracing life with purpose.

 

Follow Rod Minger on YouTube and @rod.Minger on IG!

 

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On Purpose & On Fire with AJ Akua Johnson

It is our sincere pleasure to have actress, life coach, fitness enthusiast and an all around “good time” woman, AJ Akua Johnson on the Cool Soror Podcast. Rocking the crimson and cream, this powerhouse drops gem after gem in this incredible episode!

-Experiencing a fantasy on her 50th birthday that changed her life!
-Tackling the walls of sexual  expression in women.
-Opening up and being 100% of who we were made to be.

These are just a few of the meaty take-aways from this 40+ minutes of absolute power! Follow this mogul at @theajzone on Instagram.

 

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Divorce. Delay. Destiny. with Kim Ford

Joining the Cool Soror Podcast is Kim Ford, an on-air host, TedX
speaker, author and a lady of Pink & Green! In this episode, Kim does not shy away from addressing one of the darkest moments in her life following a tumultuous divorce. While difficult, she used it as fuel  to set out on a path to light up the media world as the host of her own talk show. She has also covered hundreds of red carpets interviewing celebrities and influencers.

Kim shares her thoughts on the state of current hip hop and whether today’s female artists have to be held more accountable for their actions. Tap in to also hear Rashan’s three worst interviews she’s had in her radio career!

 

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To find out more about Kim Ford, check out her site at iamkimford.com and on all social media platforms at @iamkimford.

The Collision of Success and Grief with Miss Quad & Shari’ Nycole

Welcome to the all new podcast season of APRIL 2022! This is a very special episode of the Cool Soror Podcast for sure! This episode we are joined by TWO lovely Cool Sorors Miss Quad & Shari' Nycole who Rashan Ali has had the pleasure of working with on the Sister Circle daily talk show.  We caught up with them for our first show of the season! Representing two illustrious sororities, these ladies are doing amazing things post Sister Circle. Find out “What Success Looks Like” for them & how grief and shifted their lives.  Catch all these gems they are dropping throughout this spicy conversation between sister friends & former colleagues.

 

Guests

Joining us for the first time is Miss Quad who is an amazing Chef, Author, Talk Show Host, Entrepreneur & Star of Bravo's Married2Med. She is a Cool Soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. During the conversation Miss Quad shared “A pivotal moment in my professional career was expanding my brand.” Hold on to your seats & grab your tissues because we are getting a front row seat into what it’s like to experience grief first hand & ways to push through.

 

Shari' Nycole, a second time guest and Cool Soror of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is the Co-Host of “The Willie Moore Jr. Show”,  and also the Host of two other shows, “Just A Thought” Podcast and “The Gray Area.” She is also a TV/Film Producer, Editor, & Director. During this episode she shared that during the pandemic she learned that “It’s important to set boundaries & put yourself first”. 

 

In a little over 44 minutes, get ready to laugh, cry, dig deep & ask yourself powerful questions as we go on a journey of connection and sisterhood.  

 

Follow them below:

Instagram: @absolutelyquad

Instagram: @shari_nycole

 

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She Got Now

The Cool Soror Podcast is ALL NEW IN 2022! Today, we are joined by FOUR Cool Soror Alumnae from Florida A&M University.  We caught up with them for FAMU’s Homecoming -The Epic Return and it was just that! Representing both Beta Alpha Chapters, these women have done some amazing things in all of their careers. Partnering with Pepsi’s “She Got Now” initiative, we travel into their journeys to see why each of them “Got Now!”

 

Joining us for the third time is Melissa Mitchell, CEO & Artist of Abeille Creations. A Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. says, “When you think about your time, your intention and your place in the world, I got now.  This is my time!”

 

Arisha Smith, a Cool Soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the Chief Growth Officer of Streamlytics.  She says, “It’s our time. As Black Women, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish.”

 

Our third guest is Adrienne Alexander, CEO & Founder, Managing Partner of Alexander Law PC, Inc. A Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Adrienne believes that “you may not know the path, but if you keep moving, it’s going to come.”

 

Rounding it out for the show and joining us for the second time is Keshia Walker, A Cool Soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  She is the President of Insights Marketing as well as the Founder + Chairwoman of the Black Collegiate Gaming Association.  She is a firm believer in celebrating ourselves as women and celebrating all the amazing things we do.

 

In a little over 30 minutes, you’ll be in awe of the many accomplishments these women have been able to conquer.  Follow them below:

 

@abeillecreations

@adrienneslaw

@insightsmpc

@thearishasmith

 

I Was Born Confident

On International Women’s Day, we wanted to share the story of Pinky Cole, a COOL SOROR of DST! This visionary and founder of the wildly popular, Slutty Vegan and its brand went from a television producer for two popular shows to sharing her passion for delicious vegan food with the masses.

A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, she understands that her mission in life is to not only provide a delectable dining experience for her customers, but she understands the importance of community. Paying the tuition for 30+ Clark Atlanta students to providing life insurance to African American men, Pinky says her work here on this earth has only just begun.

You will see why she continues to win because her mindset has never waivered. As soon as she entered the world, her life had purpose. She so effortlessly confesses, “I was born confident.” It’s simply something she’s always known.

Follow Pinky Cole at @sluttyveganatl and @barvegan.

Peloton and the Range

"In this episode, our host, Rashan Ali, gives a candid perspective on her monetary scarcity that has limited her to be a hoarder when it comes to her finances.  She shares two very intimate experiences with money when it came to her desire to purchase a Peleton and her desire to buy a new car.  Both scenarios will open your eyes to treating yourself but also noticing the beauty of what you already have." 

 

Undeniably Good - with Rashan Ali

Our host, Rashan Ali is back to chat about her feelings on how the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had her in her feelings. 

 

She also talks about how she never would have thought her life would be where it is right now.  This 15 minutes of power will challenge you to be "undeniably good" at everything God has blessed you with!

 

That is her goal for this new season.  Let us all embrace it.

 

Follow Rashan Ali on IG at @rashanali.

Black Matter - with Aubrey Simone Williams

The Cool Soror Collective welcomes Aubrey-Simone Williams to the show today.  This Cool Soror of SGRho wears many hats. She is the founder of TheACTivists Theatre Company and is also currently serving as a producer on Fox Soul TV.

 

Aubrey has studied and trained at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London, England, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, as well as Robert Mello Studios and the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Her formal education includes a B.I.S. in Theatre Performance,  a B.A. in Film, and an M.A. in African American Studies -all from Georgia State University.

 

In addition to producing theatre and television, Aubrey’s recent projects include directing the touring production, “Black Matter” and partnering with Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company for their “Act Like A Lady” program. She is also a proud member of C4 Atlanta and the Dramatists Guild. Aubrey’s published projects include: Black Matter: The Play, Black Matter: Poems of Perseverance, and “The Last Poets” for the Black Power Encyclopedia – 2019. 

 

What makes her vulnerability so gorgeously beautiful is her ability to open up about her mental health journey.  You will learn more about her fight to break generational curses while creating her own path. 

 

You can follow Aubrey on IG at @_masterofthearts or on her website at https://theactivistsperform.com.

Only One with Monica Brown

Author and Corporate Bad A$$, Monica M. Brown, A COOL SOROR of AKA, joins the show today! This new author has created a masterpiece with her new book, "Only One" - How to Be a Bad A$$ in Corporate America. Monica shares with us the step-by-step rules on how to navigate climbing the proverbial 'corporate ladder,' particularly for women of color.

 

In this episode, Monica goes deeper into the meaning of Black women being labeled as "aggressive" for demanding their worth and pitching brilliant ideas. However, our white male counterparts are labeled "assertive" for doing the exact same. A graduate of South Carolina State University with a BS in Journalism, Monica also shares how her transferable skill set allowed her to make the easy transition into IT.

 

Be sure to check out Monica's new book and follow her on IG at @msmonicabee to learn more about her journey.

 

"Only One" by Monica M. Brown