Jackie's an all around incredible human being that wears all the hats that can be fit on a cranium. Give this episode a listen to learn about her work in the LGBTQ+ space in LA - from politics to business - to see what you can do in your own co

Ep 42 - Buy Black BLAPP w/ Comedian and Social Entrepreneur Jon Laster

Dec 23rd, 2021 56m 22s

Comedians making a social impact - we LOVE to see it! Jon Laster is a phenomenal comedian you can catch at the Comedy Cellar any night of the week, AND he has an app that allows you to find which businesses are Black owned so you can patronize

Ep 41 - Black Lives Matter of NYC w/ Hawk and Chivona Newsome

Dec 19th, 2021 56m 8s

Hawk and Chivona are the brother / sister team what started Black Lives Matter of Greater New York. We talk about how to create a more equitable New York, what is next for BLM and hear a bunch about how BLM of Greater New York started from a di

Ep 40 - Using Comedy to Fundraise

Dec 13th, 2021 54m 17s

Chris Blackwood fundraises in Washington, DC with comedy shows. We fundraise with comedy shows in New York! Isn't that just the craziest?? It is always weird standing in front of a room full of people who genuinely improve the planet with their

Ep 39 - Everybody Feels Like a Nobody

Dec 1st, 2021 1h

We talk to author, speaker, and activist from Australia, Tofe Evans about the mental health of people talking to people about mental health. There is a whole industry of people telling us what is best for us - whether they are nutritionists, me

Ep 38 - Allyship; What Should it Look Like?

Nov 26th, 2021 1h 12m

This episode continues to be relevant especially as those familial conversations heat up around the dinner table. What does it mean to be an ally, and how can we do our damndest to be create a more equitable society for Black people? We have s

Ep 37 - Talking Mental Health and Plans for the Future!!

Nov 22nd, 2021 51m 31s

Franqi and Stephen are talking mental health and some big plans they have in the not too distant future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 36 - Stella's Girls Empowering Women to Become Leaders

Nov 15th, 2021 53m 40s

Kaprece James sits down with Franqi and Stephen to talk about her work with women all over the world - from Japan to Liberia. Kaprece builds communities and courses to help young women with their personal growth, education, social change initia

Ep 35. - HelpNYC; Humanizing Homelessness

Nov 4th, 2021 59m 18s

Franqi and Stephen talk to Rue Parkin, from Help NYC; a resource center for homeless people in New York, and a provider of all sorts of services! We talk about Rue's experience with homelessness, some solutions to combat homelessness, and of co

Ep. 34 - Back w/ Women of Color in Cannabis!!!

Oct 29th, 2021 1h 5m

WOCC is making sure women of color have a seat at the table during the legalization process in New York, AND they're creating equitable opportunities in the cannabis industry.Give this episode a listen to learn a little bit about what equitabl

Solo Dolo!!!

Oct 21st, 2021 48m 50s

Stephen and Franqi chat about all the things going on. Love these episodes as a nice little time capsule into where the Non Prophets are and when. Big things are coming and we would love for you to be a part of it! Give it a listen, a good revi

Ep. 32 - Lululemon Presents: The Road to Mental Health w/ Ally Maz

Oct 14th, 2021 1h 15m

If you can listen to only one episode, sit down with this one! Franqi and Stephen are on a quest to learn how to stay mentally healthy. Both Franqi and Stephen have gone through a lot of trauma that has been manifesting itself in various ways t

Domestic Violence w/ My Sister's Place and Men Stopping Violence

Oct 7th, 2021 1h 12m

Beautiful souls doing necessary work to curb domestic violence and support victims. We talk to comedian Russ Green, My Sister's Place's director of development; Elena Romanova and Ulester Douglas from Men Stopping Violence about the scope of th

Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest

Aug 18th, 2021 56m 46s

Joanna Briley hops on to chat with us about the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest, a comedy festival in New York City that showcases Black women from across the country. Although it is still in its early years, the festival is already gaining att

Gyrl Wonder

Jun 29th, 2021 55m 26s

Tola Lawal is one of the most impressive entrepreneur / philanthropist / hustlers we've had the opportunity to speak to. She has created a network and mentoring program for Black girls to get experience in large corporate and arts-oriented envi

Gab Squad!!

Jun 29th, 2021 55m 58s

Gab Bonesso is such a ray of sunshine! Her musical comedy act tours around the country's elementary and high schools to teach kids about bullying and empathy. She is so wonderful and you should definitely give this one a listen! Learn more abo

Ep. 24 - Women of Color in Cannabis (WOCC)

Jun 29th, 2021 58m 5s

Pat and Lo are maybe my favorite people ever! While weed legalization gets on its way in New York, WOCC is working to make sure Black women have a seat at the table. Traditionally wealthy white entrepreneurs are the ones who move in once legali

Solo Dolo

May 13th, 2021 50m 41s

Just Franqi and Stephen catching up! Talking about the big opportunities that have come from this podcast, what is to come (and what secret projects we're working on) Also, Stephen accidentally eats a 300mg edible.... Learn more about your ad

The Sierra Club Talking Soil Degradation

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 2m

It's Earth Day baby and we're talking about dirt!! It's the least talked about environmental issue that everyone should know about. It's how we feed our people, and it has effects on the water we drink. Proper soil management is the only way w

420 with The Heavenly Center

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 3m

The Heavenly Center was started by Scott Storch and Joe Schrank to use cannabis to combat drug addiction. There are so many rehab facilities out there, and the work The Heavenly Center is doing is truly remarkable! There recidivism rates are th

Ep 21 - Let's Talk Allyship with Alice Wetterlund, Jackie Steele, Rae and Tim Clinton

Apr 19th, 2021 1h 12m

We discuss white allyship in terms of achieving equal rights for Black people. We talk about how to deal with fatigue in championing Black people's rights, how to talk to your family in a way that leads to progress, and how white people can hel

Ep 20 - Mother Lab

Apr 12th, 2021 1h 19m

We talk about the difference in medical treatment Black women receive as opposed to other demographics. A lot of eye-opening conversations (for non-Black humans) about the huge disparity between the medical treatment Black women receive in the

Ep 19 - Hawk and Chivona Newsome w/ BLM of Greater New York

Apr 4th, 2021 55m 11s

This one was a real honor! Activists, legal scholars, politicians, and overall great humans; Hawk and Chivona embody the revolutionary thought process and goals that the Black Lives Matter movement strives for. Hawk and Chivona started BLM of G

The TEAK Fellowship

Mar 24th, 2021 1h 2m

We had Oye Car and Dan Blednick on this episode to talk about giving kids the opportunity to succeed in the competitive NYC educational space through a holistic approach - everything from providing sports equipment, to meeting with counselors a

Ep 17 - Breakthrough NYC

Mar 20th, 2021 54m 36s

Franqi and Stephen chatted with Carina Cruz, Ferni Cruz, and Jomar Lopez from Breakthrough New York to discuss their mentorship program that takes kids in underserved communities and offers guidance for 10 years as they make their way through t