Take Notice Podcast

19/03/2024

While we're on break from releasing new episodes, you can get caught up on our most recent conversations. This one with Michelle Matlock, a performing artist based out of Tacoma, WA details her expansive experience in the arts, including writing and performing her own material, and clowning!

12/03/2024

Take Notice will be taking a break for a few months. It's a great time to get caught up on past episodes, including our most recent conversation with Seattle musician, JR Rhodes. It's a beautiful, vulnerable conversation on important topics like mental health and artistry. Have a listen and thank you for supporting Take Notice.

08/03/2024

Have you heard our latest episode! In this episode we welcome performing artist, Michelle Nicole Matlock for a wonderful conversation on the arts, performing, clowning, and educating artists about entrepreneurship. Check it out!!

29/02/2024

It was a pleasure to catch up with JR Rhodes for another conversation for this week's episode of Take Notice. You can listen to our previous conversation on Episodes 22 and 23. Hear about JR's most recent creative project, an album entitled 'Ma'am', dedicated to her mother. JR shares about her creative process and how she takes care of her mental health.

Thank you for being such a special part of Take Notice,

26/02/2024

Discussion on the importance of community support with Elnah Jordan. Parts 1 & 2 are now available to listen to on all your favorite podcasting platforms. Elnah is an inspiring woman working to make things better for those around her.

13/02/2024

New Episode! 📣🎧
Elnah welcomed me into her home, where we hung out with her 4 lb dog, Baby. We discussed music, her upcoming show at the Royal Room in Seattle in March, and the struggles she has had over the past year, including with a particular Seattle landlord.

“Born and raised in Ohio, Elnah Jordan’s musical journey began as a child in her church choir, where her passion for singing was discovered. This early experience laid the foundation for a life dedicated to jazz, blues, gospel, and R&B, taking her from the streets of San Francisco to clubs, Broadway theatre, and even award nominations such as the Jazz Vocalist of the Year in 1986.

Elnah’s remarkable portrayal of Bessie Smith in Jon Hendricks’s ‘The Evolution of the Blues’ and performances in productions like ‘Street Dreams’ earned her accolades including the prestigious Cabaret Gold Award. She has opened for renowned artists like Gil Scott-Heron and Bobby Blue Bland, further solidifying her reputation in the industry.

Elnah’s ability to connect with her audience, interpreting the vibe and energy of the room, sets her apart as a performer. Her music serves as a communal celebration, offering a tonic for modern times. Whether belting out Bessie Smith or summoning the spirit of Nina Simone, Elnah Jordan remains true to her roots, embodying the essence of American ethnomusicology. Her ongoing growth and appreciation for music reflect her dedication to her craft, making her a must-see performer for music lovers everywhere”.

12/02/2024

Have you caught our most recent episode with Tigest Beyene?!

The talented author, ghostwriter, and entrepreneur, Tigest Beyene, discusses her book 'Love, S*x and Sorrow', her passion for writing, and her upcoming documentary. It is her message to be a writer who is always open and honest, no matter what.

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06/02/2024

New Episode! 📣
Out today is our conversation with the talented author, ghostwriter, and entrepreneur, Tigest Beyene. We discuss her book, 'Love, S*x and Sorrow', her passion for writing, her upcoming documentary, and the message of being a writer who is always open and honest no matter what.

Tigest Beyene is a full-time employee, assisting women with their wellness needs. She is a mother of two beautiful girls and enjoys being present while spending quality time with her family.

05/02/2024

Last week's episode featured Diana Leary, co-founder of . In another life, she was a dresser on Broadway for the Book of Mormon! Have a listen!

03/02/2024

This week's episode is with Diana Leary, the co-founder of the fitness app, OneFirelight. We discuss her journey to her current career, including a stint as a dress for the Book of Mormon on Broadway!

02/02/2024

Have you caught our most recent episodes? Musician, performer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Dessy Di Lauro and I discuss songwriting during our conversation. She has wonderful insight and new music coming out!

23/01/2024

Happy New Year!
Hoping you all had an enjoyable and safe holiday season. We're excited to bring to you our first episode of 2024 with Dessy Di Lauro!

Dessy Di Lauro joins Take Notice for a rich conversation on songwriting, performing, moving from Montreal where she was raised, touring the world, and landing in LA with her husband, Ric'key Pageot. Dessy is in the process of releasing new material, including a single she released back in October of 2023 entitled ‘The Light’ and the upcoming single, ‘Be Still’.

Born in Montreal, Dessy Di Lauro discovered her love for music at a young age. Venturing to Los Angeles, she met producer and now life partner Rick'ey Pageot, forming the groundbreaking duo Parlor Social, which garnered acclaim with their unique fusion of ragtime, swing, and hip-hop-infused R&B. Now, Di Lauro is embarking on a solo career, blending Brazilian, Cuban, Italian, and African influences. Her forthcoming album promises a dynamic exploration of diverse musical roots, marking a compelling new chapter for this musical trailblazer.

21/12/2023

Thank you for supporting Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories and our guests this Fall! We look forward to bringing you new episodes in the New Year!
Happy Holidays!

28/11/2023

Take Notice is taking a break from releasing new episodes until January 2024! Now is a great time to get caught up on episodes you haven't heard yet. If you enjoy the podcast, please share it with others who may be interested and leave a review on your favorite podcasting app! We appreciate the support!

Happy Holidays and see you in the New Year! 🥳 📣

21/11/2023

Catch Up on Latest Episodes! -

The generosity of Take Notice guests continues to humble me with each rich and meaningful conversation. Stories from lived experience are so impactful and I appreciate each person who has participated in this podcast!  Get caught up with each of the latest episodes since September! Drumming and M...

18/11/2023

Have you caught our latest episode? This week's conversation is with Matt McAlman, the drummer for a Seattle-based group, The Marshall Law Band. We discussed music, the 2020 CHOP protest in Seattle, and the many wonderful avenues the band is taking to give back to the Seattle community.

14/11/2023

New Episode! 📣 🎧

Seattle-based drummer, Matt McAlman, discusses his pursuits in music since a young age and pursuits beyond music now. With a focus on music business, logistics, and creating opportunities for the music community we hear Matt's experience bringing music to CHOP, getting involved in the music community through an event hosted at the Nectar in Seattle called MoJam Mondays, and playing drums in space!

The origins of Marshall Law Band trace back to the fortuitous meeting of rapper Marshall Hugh and saxophonist Marty Thordarson, who became roommates during their college years. In 2017, they decided to form MLB and quickly enlisted the talents of Evan Robertson on bass, Matt McAlman on drums, Josh Richins on guitar, and Zack Olson on keys, all hailing from Snohomish County, Washington. Driven by their shared passion for effecting positive change and addressing social justice issues, the band wholeheartedly joined the local Seattle protests following the tragic death of George Floyd in 2020. Following a week of powerful performances at the protests, they channeled their experiences into heartfelt songs, which eventually became their debut album, 12th and Pine. The album was expertly produced by Jack Endino, renowned for his work with legendary acts such as Nirvana and Soundgarden. Since then, the Marshall Law Band has embarked on two successful European tours and garnered attention from prominent media outlets, including BBC News, CNN, the Seattle Times, and other major national and regional press.

09/11/2023

Have you caught this week's episode with Marshall Hugh?!

Seattle-based bandleader, Marshall Hugh, discusses how he got into music and began as the leader of the Marshall Law Band. As a group they have been through a lot, performing at the CHOP protest in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, building the SS Jellybean to continue performing for the community during COVID, and planning events like Fremont Fridays and a Gala supporting a local nonprofit. We discuss the importance of taking care of yourself as a creative and building up community.

03/11/2023

Some projects take more time, more collaboration, and more effort. It's always worth it!
Hear more about Lotten Yeaney's story and her latest film, Breaking Bounds, on your favorite podcast app. Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories

02/11/2023

Sometimes one comment can change the trajectory of someone's life for the better. Remarkable!
Hear more about Imole Ladipo's journey on your favorite podcast app. Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories

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02/11/2023

Did you catch last week's episode with Imole Ladipo?! 👂📣

We discuss growing up in Nigeria, her experience immigrating to Canada, and moving to the US later in life with her three young children. She is an engineer AND filmmaker. You will hear about her most recent releases, three short films that are bound to have something to connect with on a deep level.

From a young age, Imole Ladpio has been involved in one form of the arts or another. She has a bubbly personality and a contagious smile that lights up a room. It is no coincidence that the name Imole is interpreted as “Light” in her native Language.

Imole moved from Nigeria to Canada to continue her studies and had quite the culture shock changing from a tropical climate to the cold weather of Alberta Canada. She also had to overcome a lot of the cultural differences between both continents. This experience played a crucial role in developing her character and perseverance.

01/11/2023

New Episode Available! 🤩

In this episode, we discuss Lotten Yeaney's experience immigrating to the US at a young age, family dynamics surrounding that move, and ending up in Chicago working in tech, and filmmaking.

Lotten Yeaney is the Executive Producer and storyteller behind the new relationship drama "Breaking Bounds," released by director Mark Harris on July 18, 2023, across the US and Canada. The film from L10 Group was executive produced by Lotten Yeaney, Garcon Moweh, and Lou Rago, written by Marvin Nelson and Yeaney, and produced by Latoya Hunter, Yeaney and Nelson. Almost ripped from the headlines, "Breaking Bounds" highlights the very real possibility of persecution for being a gay Ugandan national in the US and in danger of being deported, as well as the pull and challenge of multicultural relationships.
Lotten has spent over two decades in Information Technology managing and leading complex multi-year global projects. She has worked in various sectors including Consumer Products, Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas, and Client Service. Lotten also champions social equity through storytelling and focuses on ways to create an inclusive environment.

20/10/2023

This week's episode with Kathryn Leary of is filled with insightful stories and inspiration. Have you heard it yet?
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17/10/2023

🎙 New Episode Now Available! 📣

Kathryn Leary was surrounded by music, Bahamian food, and the arts growing up. We discuss her experience traveling and working as a part of her undergrad program, how spending time with Bob Marley changed her life, and her journey to developing the wellness app, OneFireLight.

Kathryn Leary is a multi-talented entrepreneur, marketing professional, writer, and experienced yoga and meditation instructor with over 15 years of dedication to the practice. Her expertise in meditation has been honed through extensive training in the United States and India. Notably, she has developed specialized yoga and meditation programs for individuals with diverse challenges, such as physical disabilities, cancer survivors, autism, ADD, and anxiety. Furthermore, Kathryn is the Co-founder and CEO of OneFirelight, an innovative fitness and wellness platform offering a wide range of video-on-demand classes and content. Their goal is to bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit with classes ranging from yoga, Pilates, meditation, boxing, dance cardio, and strength training to sound meditation.

13/10/2023

Get inspired by this week's guest, the multi-talented, Dallas-Fort Worth-based artist Nicholas Gully! Photography, modeling, painting, presenting, film - what can't he do?! We had a really fun conversation. Check it out if you haven't yet!
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11/10/2023

Are you all caught up on the new season yet?! Our conversation with Kimberly Walker from last week is full of inspiration. Have a listen!

10/10/2023

Now available! ❗🎙 Listen in on our conversation with the multi-talented artist, Nicholas Gully as we discuss his process for photography, his college experience, being featured in Vogue, modeling, and his artistic process.

Nicholas Gully is an emerging, self-taught artist from Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Nicholas has exhibited photographic works in several galleries, been commissioned by numerous musical artists for various projects, and has had his work shown internationally. Beyond photography, he serves as a muse and inspiration for his peers and explores art in a variety of other mediums.
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06/10/2023

Have you heard this week's new episode? 📣❗

Kimberly Walker is an inspirational speaker, professor, author, motivator, entrepreneur, and beauty queen who sells tea. Walker has coupled her love for tea and self-care. Her passion is to inspire and motivate women to embrace their whole selves, see, accept, love, and soar into their personal awesomeness.

Listen in to Kimberly's journey to entrepreneurship, her work with King County, and her experience as a beauty queen!

29/09/2023

Conversation with entrepreneur and founder of The Black Night Market, Mari Griffin. Discussing the search for a new space for the market in the future. Hear more on the episode released this week!

27/09/2023

Out Now! 🎙New Episode! 📣
Check out our conversation with Mari Griffin, founder of The Black Night Market based out of Tacoma, Washington. We discuss , Sickle Cell Disease, and natural medicine.

The Black Night Market LLC was founded by artist, community worker, mentor, and business owner, Mari Griffin. Mari has a love for artistry and sharing that love with her community through the events she produces.
Inspired by the lack of economic opportunities and representation for Black-owned businesses, Mari created the Black Night Market. BNM is like one big family gathering, where people come to network, celebrate, rejoice, and support Black culture and community.