In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Award-Winning Sports Journalist/Writer, Michael-Shawn Dugar, takes us along his journey of truly finding his passion within the pen. From his early up-bringing growing up in South Seattle, where he was surrounded by the best in sports, he found a way to stay close to the games he loved, and that was by amplifying the voices/stories of athletes who he wanted to make sure we're being humanized while being admired for their success in their sport. From enteri...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of ‘The UpNUp Podcast’ Seattle Seahawks legend, Super-Bowl Champion, Pro-Bowler and Community leader, Doug Baldwin Jr., takes us on a journey of truly leading with love to inspire us all. From his early upbringing in the Florida Panhandle, he found that his passion for football would eventually lead him on a journey to becoming a champion on and off the field. In becoming one of the greatest wide receivers to ever wear a Seahawks uniform, it was all preparing him for the champion...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Founder of emerging and fast growing Outdoors/Adventuring experience/service 'Miles Hike Club'(@mileshikeclub), James "Booby" Miles, takes us along his journey of transforming his joy of hiking/nature into a platform/movement that has been reconnecting so many with magic that is nature. As a black-owned business in the great-outdoors space, it was a vision for him to take up space while undoing the creations of stigmas and narratives regarding his culture ...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Founder of 'The Peace Bus' humanitarian aid organization, Kwabi Amoah-Forson, takes along his long journey to not only find his purpose of peace, but his mission to change the world through teaching us how to actively practice peace. From his early upbringing he was always a voice that spoke when he felt something needed to be said, he started out speaking to local folks in parks about the importance of peace, which eventually transitioned the passion into...
Mar 02, 2022•49 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', CEO/Owner of fast-growing 'Black Coffee NW' (@blackcoffeenw), Darnesha Weary, takes us along the journey of true integrity and ownership of building up her community through her dream business. From the past work of racial equity and activism along with her family, she envisioned a space in the world of Coffee that could integrate excellent service, not just through amazing coffee, but an amazing shop where customers can experience the true brilliance that...
Feb 16, 2022•47 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Real Estate Investor and Entrepreneur, Lucas Pinto(@luke_is_winning), takes us along his journey of building generational wealth while uplifting the next generation to find their own versions of financial freedom. From his early years of feeling unfulfilled in the success he attained at various jobs, he knew he wanted take matters into his own hands and completely bet on his-self in the exciting world of Real Estate and Investing. Although the path started...
Jan 26, 2022•58 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', award winning and world-renowned Photographer/Photojournalist, Meron Menghistab(@meron_photo) takes us on a journey of true patience and dedication to build a lane to call his own. From discovering a passion for photography early in his teen years and pouring into that passion consistently year after year, he took is ambitions and talents to the "Big Apple" and didn't look back. Whether it was finding ways to earn his stripes early on, winning an 'American...
Dec 15, 2021•59 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', visionary, entrepreneur and Owner of industry leading Sneaker Resell company/store 'Sheikhs Closet'(@sheikhscloset) and Co-Owner of brand new storefront 'The Mecca'(@themeccanw), Ahmed Sheikh(@sheikh6side), brings us into what was truly a journey of making it through the fire. From an upbringing of navigating the first-gen immigrant experience while trying to carve his own lane, though there were many obstacles he was able to exceed the expectations. Wheth...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of ‘The UpNUp Podcast’, Washington State Senator and current candidate for King County Executive Office, Joe Nguyen(@senjoenguyen), brings us into his hard fought journey to truly empower the community and people that’ve helped shape him. From navigating early life as a first-gen immigrant who relied on his community, hard work and determination to go against the status quo, he was eventually able to be elected as the first ever Vietnamese American to serve as a Senator for Washi...
Oct 29, 2021•50 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Founder/CEO of growing digital media company 'ExecuTalks' and host of the 'ExecuTalks Podcast', Ash Faraj, takes us along his journey of finding true freedom in pursuing his passion of telling the stories of some of worlds greatest business leaders. Although having early success in the companies he worked for was gratifying, he knew he wanted more, and wanted to bridge the gap between young professionals the worlds top CEO's, Executives and leaders. Now 'E...
Oct 20, 2021•59 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Senior Product Manager for Amazon, Corporate Diversity Consultant, and Entrepreneur, Angelina Howard(@angelinahoward.x), takes on a journey through learning how to take up space to make the rest of us feel seen. From her early years of navigating the Product-Management space for one of the biggest tech/product companies in the world, she has been relentlessly carving a lane of increasing the knowledge and representation of people of color in Product-Manage...
Sep 29, 2021•56 min
In this episode of ‘The UpNUp Podcast’, professional home loan consultant and community builder, Gary Barquet lll (@garythegr3at) takes us along his journey of pushing future generations toward home ownership and wealth building through focused understanding, education and service. As someone who entered the industry with a clear focus on bringing the knowledge back to his community, the lack of representation that exists in the home loan consulting space was instantly evident for him. His work ...
Sep 15, 2021•53 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Founder/CEO of Seattle based Non-Profit 'Community Passageways'(@communitypassageways), Dominique Davis, takes us along his journey of evolving himself into the kind've hero our communities and future generations need. Undergoing an upbringing that was riddle with many threats that the system places in the way of our young black/brown youth, he found his purpose/calling by changing his mindset to create solutions to dismantle these systems, by creating his...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Film Producer/Director and Co-founder of the 'HRVST House'(@hrvsthouse), which is black owned production company combining film production, events and artist management, shares his journey of helping bringing visions to life and people together. From searching for community growing up, to now being at the forefront of uniting the community with his 'HRVST' team via events/space-activation, to also building his own career in film production/directing, produ...
Jul 28, 2021•48 min
In this episode of ‘The UpNUp Podcast’, Owner/Founder of ‘Undefined’(@_undefined), Dyesha Belhumeur, takes us along her journey of building a company/brand that not only makes the best of clothing, but more importantly the most impactful of statements. From her early commitment to academic success and creating a lane for herself in accounting/finance, she naturally took a chance on herself to create her own lane and pave it from the ground up, rooted in making sure to uplift her community near a...
Jul 07, 2021•51 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', professional interdisciplinary Visual Storyteller and Creative Art Director, J Rycheal(@jrycheal), shares her journey of fighting for black freedom from the inside out, in her own unique way. From starting out as a young curious graphic designer in college, to evolving her craft to provide creative/art direction and storytelling for brands such as 'Amazon', 'Under Armor' and 'Communion' to name a few, her work/journey is helping push the creative envelope ...
Jun 16, 2021•55 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', lead singer & 1/6th of the infamous 'Marshall Law Band'(@marshalllawband), Marshall Hugh, gives an inside look at what it takes to change the world through musical impact. From his early years discovering his love for music, to meeting his band members and forming a group that has uplifted communities near and beyond through their music, not to mention being nominated and considered for a Pulitzer prize, this story is definitely one to keep us all on #...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', former wide receiver of the 49ers and now currently CEO/Founder of 'Warrior Academy', DiAndre Campbell(@campbellboydre), shares a story of evolution and resilience that shows just how important being more than an athlete really is. From excelling in football since a teen to reaching his NFL dream and now finding a new passion in paying it forward to the next generation of student athletes, this story is definitely one to keep us all on #TheUpNUp
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', professional award winning chef, Chef Jacob Howell(@253degrees), takes us on his journey from going from a dish washer to an award winning chef/entrepreneur. His transition from leaving football behind to pursue a career in a passion that turned into a purpose led him into a journey that eventually earned him the 2019 Washington State 'Industry Chef of the Year' award along with a successful Private Chef career, with so much more in store. His story of det...
Apr 07, 2021•44 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', STEM advocate and team member of emerging artificial intelligence platform 'Black in AI'(@blackinai), Isaac Donis, shares an insightful look at how our culture should prepare for the future. With the 4th industrial revolution upon us, a platform such as 'Black in Ai' currently exists to foster collaborations, discuss initiatives and above all increase the amount of black people in the artificial intelligence space. This is an episode that will propel us in...
Mar 11, 2020•43 min
In this episode of ‘The UpNUp Podcast’, CEO and creator of fashion/entertainment brand ‘Billionaire Ambitious Grind’(@bambitiousgrind), Dimitris Tinsley aka “Black”(@bagceo_black) shares an inspiring journey of overcoming all odds to pave a promising path to success. As a Seattle native he was forced to grow up fast and learn from some of his early mistakes in his younger days, resulting in him turning his life around for the better. Although starting his business/brand came w/ many challenges, ...
Mar 04, 2020•59 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Founder and Director of 'Nurturing Roots Farm', Nyema Clark, shares an inspiring inside look of her journey to agricultural ownership and food justice advocacy. From her up bringing in the South Seattle area, she found herself developing a passion for both entrepreneurship and agriculture, which led her to marry the two and create her own non-profit quarter acre farm in Seattles Beacon Hill neighborhood. Whether it was the early struggles financially or th...
Feb 12, 2020•47 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', we're back again with the 5th #ListenerAppreciationWeek episode. This episode is a chance for us to connect with YOU the listener but more importantly, giving our listeners the platform to drive topics, promote their projects and have great conversation around what’s important to them. For The Listener By The Listener This weeks guest is loyal listener & culture cultivator, Manny Zewoldi (@mannysosa206). Make sure to tune in and show some love to a lis...
Jan 16, 2020•46 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', talented and emerging hip-hop artist from Seattle, 'Ralphy Davis'(@imralphydavis), shares a journey of true grit/hustle to carving his own lane to spread his music/art to the masses. From his early teen years spending some time living in the Bay Area where he developed a more well rounded perspective on Rap he was able to create his movement to help put the PNW on the map. Through the ups and downs, him and his AYEDOE movement team are elevating the cities...
Dec 26, 2019•59 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', emerging media maven and on-air host for Seattle's #1 station for Hip-Hop, KUBE 93.3, Besa(@naybesa), shares a journey of creating a lane for herself to create lanes for others. From growing up in Seattle to working her way up the media ladder by taking on several entry level roles for various platforms, her willingness to use each on as a stepping stone allowed her to continuously learn and grow in the game. Whether it was about how she spoke her goal of ...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', Owner/Creative Director of well established clothing manufacturing company 'This That'(@thstht), Eric Hodgins, shares his journey of highs and lows to bring his vision to life. From his early influence of fashion, he banked on himself to become a self-taught fashion manufacturer, but it didn't come easy. From being on his last dollar, to eventually getting a break through that now allows him and his team to bring in dollars for so many up and coming brands...
Nov 27, 2019•50 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', emerging comedian/entertainer Filmon "Gergish" Yohannes(@gergish), shares an amazing journey to paving his own path while still bringing his culture with him. From his early years of skit comedy that went viral via Youtube & social media, he was able to launch a career in stand-up comedy and acting. From the business model he's been able to build off his comedy, to making sure he's keeping his Eritrean roots alive and well through his work, this story ...
Nov 20, 2019•52 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', community leader and candidate for Seattle School Board, Rebeca Muniz(@electmuniz), shares her journey to leading the charge of racial equity in our school systems. From growing up in Utah where diversity was no where to be found and eventually spending time doing community work in the Bay Area, her outlook was shaped with balance. Her work/mission to bring racial equity into our education system to give all students a leveled playing field is just beginni...
Nov 06, 2019•47 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', young creative leader/artist, Lester Pearson(@les_is_more08), shares his journey of taking life's canvas into his own hands and leading the way for artists in his city. Starting with collaborating with close friends within the arts to build their collective known as the 'Fundamental Family'(@fun.d.a.mental) they aim to uplift their community using various art forms and events. This story is definitely one to keep us all on #TheUpNUp
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of 'The UpNUp Podcast', young designer and founder of 'Edlewetter' brand(@edlewetter), Tewelde Abraha, shares his journey to merging his creative pursuits with forming his growing apparel line. From early influences from the likes of Kobe Bryant and Kanye West, the Edlewetter brand embodies both the grit and innovative designs that will keep Tewelde and his brand moving forward. Whether it was how he single handedly customized each product so that it's a one of one, or still main...
Oct 23, 2019•41 min
