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    Culture and Conversations

    Culture and Conversations is a show dedicated to everyday people tell their amazing stories of becoming, aspiring and overcoming. As the host, Jamison Smallwood shares his insights and perspectives on his life through the stories and experiences of his guests. Culture and Conversations features "Small Talk" which is a series of behind-the-scenes conversations with guests. Also included in the podcast is "Small Bites," which is a series of restaurant reviews from Jamison's travels. If you are looking for a thought-provoking, heart-warming and hilarious podcast, Culture and Conversations is for you!
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    Episodes (157)

    Episode 106 - "Southern Henna with Shawna Junior"

    Episode 106 - "Southern Henna with Shawna Junior"

    In this episode, Jamison chats with Shawna Junior who is the owner of Southern Henna about the art, business and practice of creating henna tattoos.

    Southern Henna on the web
    Southern Henna on Instagram

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    Episode 105 - "The Boys on Amazon Prime Video"

    Episode 105 - "The Boys on Amazon Prime Video"

    Jamison catches up with Walker Neer of The Walkshow Podcast to discuss the Amazon original series  "The Boys."

    The  Walkshow
    Pickup Your Sticks
    The Crowfall Podcast

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    Episode 104 - "Red Hazel Spiced Whiskey"

    Episode 104 - "Red Hazel Spiced Whiskey"

    Jamison chats with the founders of Red Hazel Spiced Whiskey about their journey crafting a black-owned whiskey brand.

    Red Hazel Whiskey Online
    Donate to Red Hazel Whiskey Online
    Red Hazel on Instagram

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    Episode 103 - "Nicole Anderson really enjoys HER Wine."

    Episode 103 - "Nicole Anderson really enjoys HER Wine."

    Jamison chats with Nicole Anderson, the founder of HER Wine about her journey creating a black-owned wine brand and the importance of black entrepreneurship.  This episode features music by Lauren Duski entitled: "Carried" available via the YouTube Audio Library.

    HER Wine on Instagram

    HERWines.com

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    Episode 102 - "Natasha Hartry wants to get you paid!"

    Episode 102 - "Natasha Hartry wants to get you paid!"

    In this episode, Jamison chats with Natasha Hartry about how to negotiate salary when changing jobs in your career.

    Natasha Hartry's LinkedIn

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    Episode 101 - "LaTonya Pinkard of the Netflix series Last Chance U"

    Episode 101 - "LaTonya Pinkard of the Netflix series Last Chance U"

    In this episode, Jamison chats with Professor LaTonya Pinkard of the hit Netflix series "Last Chance U as they discuss education, college athletics and how to achieve better educational outcomes for black student athletes.

    LaTonya Pinkard's Instagram

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    Episode 100

    Episode 100

    In episode 100 Jamison chats with fellow podcaster Walker Neer(https://thewalkshowpodcast.com/ and https://pick-up-your-sticks.captivate.fm/) about the journey of Culture and Conversations to this milestone in the history of the podcast.

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    Episode 98 - "You'll be happier if you keep your expectations low."

    Episode 98 - "You'll be happier if you keep your expectations low."

    Jamison chats with his old friend Gloria about some long overdue topics such as the movie "One Night In Miami" on Amazon Prime Video which leads into a deeper conversation about reparations and other conversations in Black America.

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    Episode 97 - "Shooting the Lyte Breeze with Toni Garcia"

    Episode 97 - "Shooting the Lyte Breeze with Toni Garcia"

    Toni Garcia stops by to chat with Jamison about her work as a model, perceptions of beauty and her experiences as a woman.

    Toni Garcia on Instagram

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    Episode 96 - "The reduction of options."

    Episode 96 - "The reduction of options."

    Jamison reaches out to Cinnamon Key of Jamila Wellness to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing on mental health.  Also Jamison and Cinnamon discuss the growth of Culture and Conversations as a podcast and a platform.

    Cinnamon Key's Website
    Jamila Wellness
    Cinnamon on Instagram

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    Episode 90 - "Rachel Dolezal"

    Episode 90 - "Rachel Dolezal"

    Jamison interviews Rachel Dolezal on her views of racial identity and the subsequent cultural response to her views since her rise to national prominence in 2015.

    Rachel's Website
    Rachel on Instagram
    Rachel's Public Email
    Rachel's Memoir - "In Full Color"

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    Small Talk Vol. 18 - "I'm still alive and I'm a black man. Who would believe the odds!"

    Small Talk Vol. 18 - "I'm still alive and I'm a black man.  Who would believe the odds!"

    Jamison shares his thoughts on the recent protests and murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and others who have been killed by the police.

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