Episode 117: The Art of Negotiation with Damali Peterman

The Garden State has given this country some of our greats! From Travolta to Maher to Houston to Bon Jovi, my former stopping grounds is a diverse and fun wonderland of taylor ham, proud Universities and a grit you have to see to believe. But, when it comes to politics, Prof. Rubin warns us that the machine is very much in charge and that a strange collusion of liberal and conservative autocracy is erasing democracy in from Atlantic City to Newark, all in the name of a specific ballot conspiracy. O yea and power, ha, cant forget about that. So join us as we dig deep into what is plaguing the former home of our nations capital and be prepared to be absolutely shocked! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

The Urban community is sprawling, unique and with the rise of megacities and gentrification, growing. But as more urban families of color are struggling to adjust to higher rents and as minority businesses makes sense of a covid world, Executive Valerie White discusses with us the need for a commitment to urban investment. She discusses her methods as well as sharing some personal victories in this area. This is an important discussion as urban centers impact more and more American and global lives! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

DJ Ambivalent is a world renown DJ and music producer who has probably forgotten more about music history than most ever learn. Hes a lover of artists getting their due and we go so deep down the industries rabbit hole that we had to bring you all two hours! So come groove with us ! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

Wellness professional and healer Bernadette Pleasant has a bold idea, " we have bias in our bodies." The work it will take for all people to rid themselves of racisms odious effects will take therapy and community, things Pleasant discusses at length this week with us.She is an expert to say the least. Bernadette Pleasant is the founder of Femme!, a fusion movement experience and The Emotional Institute®, an online resource and educational center that offers courses, workshops, and interactive experiences that provide pathways to cultivate emotional wellbeing and gain insights that bring about a balanced mind/body connection. Bernadette has spent a lifetime exploring celebrations of the mind and body, from sensual dance to somatic healing. So join us to heal and spread the one love vibe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

The state of hip hop is often a topic for debate but whats not debatable is that true classics tend to rise to the top. Marlon D, true blooded for the people Cali rapper is one of the realest in the game. From opening for Guru and Gza to dropping over 11 albums and multiple mixtapes over the last 2 decades, hes the definition of a dream come true through consgant grinding. He's also a bit of a philosopher and you gotta hear his advice-life changing. So come to Cali with us as we discuss 90s hip hop, what makes a succes and how to persevere through a pandemic by writing over 100 songs 🎵🙌. Its east coast meets west coast on this episode but the only beef is what we put in our tacos! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

The Wutang Clan has the 36 chambers, Springsteen has Jersey, but our guest this week perhaps has the perfect place of origin. Hailing from the great D.C area ,Jackie Bello Neumann cut her teeth in the heart of where education policy is made in America. After graduating from Princeton University, she pursued her passion for creating a brand new era in education, focusing on teacher wellness and Social Emotional Learning. Now with her two companies, Yaya and Edwell, Jackie speaks on what must change and what has always been essential about creating quality education and hint hint...it starts with staff! So join us for an all important convo with the cooler than the other side of the pillow heroes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

Atiba Madyun is a political analyst, author, podcaster and executive who wants to know - How the fuck did we make it through these last 4 years?! We all know the divisions that were revealed in this country and those who made them worse, but Atiba wants us to think and talk deeply ,without fear or pretense, about our Nations problems and how the tools we created to survive can transform into the tools of progress! Join us for a riveting discussion of race,voting, Congress,Jan.6th, activism, responsibility and so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

Whats better than talking about the Nfl Draft? Honestly, its up there with the holiday season and birthdays (sorry weddings). To celebrate our first year as a podcast we are doing our First Annual NFL Draft Special. And we have a great expert on for ya, ABC's Matt Stone. If your an nfl prospect and you dont know Matt. Thats ok, he knows you! We chop it up about the top eleven picks, discussing the Darnold trade, the Jets, and every pick up to the Giants at 11! Thats not all that comes up (the seasons first bee!) And more! Some relax with you fave brew, put your teams jersey on and listen to us pretend to be Mel Kiper and Todd McShay! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

Famous in the unsigned talent scene, Jersey rapper Trust has been grinding while attending the great Rutgers University, perfecting his craft and crew. If you like your hip hop with a little bit of 80s synth, mixed with some rock and roll and lyrics that will help you finally get over your ex, then join us for this weeks pod!. Trust also has an album out on the 21st of April, available for download everywhere! You can find his music on soundcloud and spotify. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support

Up and coming hip hop star and producer Jirias joins us for a convo on the state of hip hop, growing up Jersey and how to be an unstoppable lyricist! Hes got some great stories to tell about being in the game ,and in law school at the same time; so sit back and let the social consciousness wash over you as we take you through a journey into the sounds and profound of the mighty Jirias! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support