Episodes

Feb. 11, 2021

The Creators' Drip 1.20

On the upcoming Dripping in Black Podcast , it is the 4th edition of the Creators' Drip . The two creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn L. Smith, chop it up in the Creators' Conversation, reveal their Drips of the …

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Feb. 4, 2021

Dripping in Greatness

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Greatness, with Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin. As the Director of Wind Band Studies at Penn State University, Dr. Mitchell-Spradlin is the Conductor of PSU’s ...

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Jan. 28, 2021

Dripping in Twisted Storytelling

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Twisted Storytelling, with Satori Shakoor. The dynamic Shakoor shares her thoughts on the importance of storytelling as an art form as well as a change agen...

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Jan. 21, 2021

Dripping in Racial and Gender Equity

On this episode of the Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Racial and Gender Equity, with HBCU Alum and assistant professor at Wayne State University, Dr. Erica Edwards. We engage in an important conversation with D...

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Jan. 14, 2021

The Creators' Drip 1.16

On the upcoming Dripping in Black Podcast, the two creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn L. Smith, discuss a common thread that they have noticed in many of the guests’ stories. They also share their Drips of the Month for …

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Jan. 7, 2021

Dripping In Fashion

On the upcoming Dripping in Black Podcast, we are Dripping in Fashion with the beautiful Mrs. Loren Hicks . Loren, the CEO of LOJO Fashion & Design, the Founder of Michigan Fashion Week, and a proud “preacher’s kid” from Sout...

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Dec. 31, 2020

Dripping In Real Estate & Investments

This episode we are Dripping in Real Estate and Investments with Rondré "Key" Brooks . Our conversation reveals an inspiring story of a young man who once struggled to find his way after high school, transformed himself into ...

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Dec. 17, 2020

Dripping In Black American Music

Thursday, we are Dripping in Black American Music with Kris Johnson; Kris is a commissioned artist, composer, educator, and award-winning trumpeter who has shared his dynamic skills on the trumpet in venues all across the wor...

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Dec. 10, 2020

The Creators' Drip 1.12

This week's episode is the Creators' Drip. The co-creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn Smith sit down and talk about the podcast stats. Both creators give their Drip of the Month. This episode is released on the day of the …

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Dec. 3, 2020

Dripping in Leadership

This week’s guest is Kent`e Rosser, who, while speaking openly about challenges that he has encountered on his path to his current middle school principalship, drops several valuable life lessons about the role that persevera...

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Nov. 19, 2020

Dripping in Black Business & Real Estate

This week’s guest is Metro Detroit’s own Real Estate Diva, KaLena Livingston. Learn all about her passion for supporting Black-owned businesses in Metro Detroit and her focus on closing the racial wealth gap through real esta...

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Nov. 12, 2020

The Creators' Drip 1.9

The week's episode is the Creators' Drip. The co-creators, David V. Lewis and Shawn Smith sit down and talk about the making of the podcast and poignant topics. This episode is released on the day of the Dripping In Black …

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Nov. 5, 2020

Dripping In Law

This week's dynamic guest is Lea Williams, Attorney Advisor for Social Security Administration. Follow her heroic journey from being featured on The Minds of Medicine to her career as an attorney. Dripping In Black Social M...

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Oct. 29, 2020

Dripping In Rhymes

This week guest is the brilliant Austin Martin, Founder and CEO of Rhymes with Reason, an interactive online educational platform that teaches academic vocabulary to students using popular hip-hop music. Austin Martin Social ...

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Oct. 22, 2020

Dripping In Demand

Episode 1.6 features the founder of In Demand, Quan Neloms. In Demand is a movement that seeks to connect Black men to opportunities to become teachers, mentors & volunteers. Quan Nelom Social Media Email: info@iamindemand...

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Oct. 21, 2020

Dripping In Filmmaking

Episode 1.3 welcomes Tinisha Brugnone, award winning filmmaker, the founder of The Cinematic Griot Collective and the curator of the Idlewild Film Festival. Tinisha Social Media: Instagram: @idlewildfilmfest website: www.ci...

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Oct. 15, 2020

Dripping In Economic Empowerment

This episode highlights Kimberly Stafford, Director of That Next Level Foundation. Bringing personal financing and career success courses to students. Kim Stafford Social Media: Website: tnlfoundation.org Dripping In Black ...

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Oct. 8, 2020

Dripping in H.O.P.E.

Episode 1.4 will feature Kenita Smith, President/CEO and Founder of H.O.P.E., Inc. (Helping Other People be Empowered). As Founder and Chief Executive Officer, her responsibilities encompass the overall leadership and develo...

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Sept. 24, 2020

Dripping In Entertainment

#YourFavoriteDancer Deon Lewis, Jr. will be our next guest. He has been on the show So You Think You Can Dance and a choreographer for the upcoming movie Tazmanian Devil . Subscribe to our channel and find us where ever …

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Sept. 17, 2020

Dripping In Black Lit

Tracy Bryant is the Founder/CEO of Black Lit Matters. Black representations in literature for Black kids Debunking the myths of “Black people don’t read” Promoting healthy dialogue around literature and societal issues are...

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Sept. 4, 2020

Trailer

The trailer for the Dripping In Black Podcast with host David V. Lewis and Executive Director Shawn Smith. The purpose of the podcast is to celebrate black excellence within the Black diaspora. The platform will introduce ...

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