Asking Hard Questions (Are NYC Schools Still Segregated?) with Brandon Triola
Brandon Triola is a teacher, actor and creator who loves to stir the pot in the schools where he’s taught. This episode, he and G navigate the inconvenient truths and conversations we’ve been conditioned to sidestep, like pseudo-liberalism, the real impact of institutionalized racism, and the white savior complex. Keep listening to hear Brandon’s story of being a Brooklyn school teacher and how Brooklyn Start is his hope to build up the communities of Brooklyn while shedding light on some dark truths.
Brandon Triola is a veteran actor, writer, and director of 20 years. A proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Actor's Equity Association, he is the creator of the TikTok short format show sensation, BrooklynStart "a show about a conversation that no one wants to have".
The Politicalization of the Public School System with Joy Brown
Are political agendas getting in the way of your child’s education? Join Gervase and her guest Joy Brown on this week’s episode of the It’s All Me podcast, as they dive into the recent events causing chaos in the Charleston County School District and other districts across the U.S. Listen in as they discuss the imbalance that brought Joy into the slippery slope of school politics, why the PTA is much more than women baking brownies, and how the politicalization of the public school system is impacting our children.
Joy Brown is a Charleston native and mom who has lived in West Ashley nearly her entire life. A dedicated advocate and supporter of public schools, Joy currently sits on the board of the Charleston Area LWV and serves West Ashley as a District 10 Constituent School Board member.
Divorce Redefined - From Needless to Expressed & Empowered with Jasmine Chanelle
So. Many. Truthbombs. On this episode of the It’s All Me podcast, Gervase sits down with Mom2Mogul creator and recent divorcee, Jasmine Chanelle. Together they discuss the ripple effects of and the path back from self-abandonment in relationships, boundaries and standards with the people around us (including our children), and Jasmine’s personal experience of outgrowing feeling needless and wantless in a marriage to feeling like a wildly expressed woman and mother in her power.
A mom of 3, Jasmine Chanelle is an entrepreneur and host of the Mom2Mogul podcast. She brings 10 plus years of marketing and branding experience to the online space as a personal brand coach for mompreneurs. She specializes in turning everyday moms into business moguls by helping them master their mindset and messaging and creates content that inspires millennial moms to have it all by sharing her life on Instagram and TikTok.
How Niceness Fails Us with Shaniequa Washington - Diversity. Inclusivity. Authentic Community
Inclusivity. Diversity. Niceness. Wisdom. Duality. When it comes to building true community and belonging, what buzzwords are failing us and what is actually moving us forward? Join Gervase on this episode of the It’s All Me podcast as she sits down with her newest friend, Shaniequa L. Washington, and discusses ingrained behaviors that are failing us, how wisdom honors the complexity of community, and what we can do to not only further these much needed, difficult conversations but to also take action to create better communities for ourselves and our children.
Shaniequa is a New York City native, now living in the roots of Gullah Geechee Heritage in Charleston, SC. A self-taught designer and seamstress, her lifelong passion was born from her desire to find a style that highlighted her vibrant personality. Her passion pieces include dusters and kimonos, which she believes to be examples of priestly robes, reminding every queen to wear their crown.