SpeakUP! International Inc.
SpeakUP! International Inc. is your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and educational content that empowers listeners. Join us as we delve into diverse topics with a focus on uplifting black and brown voices, promoting creativity, and fostering personal and professional growth.
Podcasting since 2022 • 173 episodes
SpeakUP! International Inc.
Latest Episodes
Breaking Cycles, Building Futures with Dr. Onaysia Martinez
What if the life you worked so hard to build quietly became a cage? We sit down with Dr. Onaysia Martinez —first in her family to earn a doctorate, the only Latina in her graduating class—to unpack how “success without fulfilmen...
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Eugene Manley: How To Advocate For Yourself In A Broken Health System
What happens when a cancer scientist brings lab precision to the chaos of real‑world care? We sit down with Dr. Eugene Manley to unpack how health equity moves from buzzword to measurable change—through intentional design, diver...
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He Ditched Pants, Wears A Kilt, And Accidentally Started A Movement
A pair of Pinksocks, a kilt, and a simple greeting turned into a global cue for human connection. We sit down with Nick Adkins—author of Pinksocks: How a Pair of Socks Became a Symbol of Love and Connection—to explore how ...
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Chenai Kadungure: You Won't Believe What Happened Next!
A liberation story can start by a fire in Harare and carry into hospital hallways in Ontario. We sit down with a Pan-African equity champion, Chenai Kadungure, who leads the Black Physicians Association of Ontario to unpack what...
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Marcus Braxton On Writing, Chess, And Clearing His Name
Rita and I sit down with author and chess teacher Marcus Braxton to hear how a wrongful charge led to a five-star urban novel, a growing sports podcast, and a mission to teach strategy and ownership to DC youth. Writing, chess, and entre...
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