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Mar 21st, 2022
In this week's episode, Rashanah revisits a conversation from 2020 when COVID was just beginning to spread throughout the U.S., she chats with Corey Mays, a retired NFL linebacker turned angel investor and motivational speaker about life after professional football, business strategies for entrepreneurs, small business...
Jan 10th, 2022
In this episode of Someone You Need to Know, Rashanah reflects on the memories and life of Harold Lee Rush.Harold Lee Rush was a radio personality, Chicago legend, and historian who passed away on Jan 1. 2022Harold was my mentor, teacher, and trusted advisor. He saw appreciation for my work and mission to change the ...
Dec 6th, 2021
In this episode, Rashanah chats with Danielle Perry who serves as the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer (CROO) for Illinois. They explore the challenges of the Illinois Cannabis industry, the licensing process, how many minorities have been granted licenses, and the new policies implemented to make improvements in ...
Nov 14th, 2021
In this week's episode, Rashanah revisits Spring 2020 when Cornavirus was fairly new to the United States and each state was handling mandates differently and many industries were forced to adapt. In May of (2020) Rashanah chatted with international film director, producer, and writer Mark Harris on what the new normal...
Nov 6th, 2021
Rashanah revisits a conversation with Oren Jacobson, Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director of Men4Choice. Men4Choice organizes male allies in the fight for reproductive freedom in support of the leaders of this movement – which are the women and individuals impacted by the anti-abortion movement’s constant and growing att...
Oct 27th, 2021
In this week’s episode, Rashanah revisits a conversation with Ted Williams, III who explains why the then 2020 presidential election is more important than any other U.S. election. A year later and it seems our democracy is still up for grabs.It’s now October 24, 2021, and the Democrat-led Freedom to Vote Act has fail...
Feb 28th, 2021
In this recent episode of “Someone You Need To Know”, Rashanah chatted with Emmy Award-winning veteran journalist Harry Porterfield. Porterfield is a well-respected journalist, attorney, violinist, and retired WBBM-TV anchor who has worked in broadcast since 1955. Porterfield shares how the award-winning TV series “Som...
Feb 14th, 2021
Rashanah revisits her conversation with Kanesha Baynard, who is a professional and personal certified life coach, educator, facilitator, blogger, crafter, and inner wellness author featured on the Dr. Oz Show.There is no shock that COVID-19 has impacted everyone's mindset and mental health, affected business, impacted...
Feb 10th, 2021
In this week’s episode of “Someone You Need To Know”, Rashanah discusses the Black agenda for the Biden/Harris Administration, economic empowerment, political engagement, and social activism with Dr. Barbara Ransby, Historian, UIC Professor, Activist, and Author.For years Dr. Ransby has been doing notable work not jus...
Feb 1st, 2021
In this week's episode of #SomeoneYouNeedToKnow, Rashanah revisits the conversation from the Summer of 2020 with Menia K. Johnson, Assistant Vice President of Lending at Renovo Financial. As the economy became unstable due to COVID-19, questions and concerns arose around community development, finances, and real estate...
Jan 15th, 2021
In this week's episode of "Someone You Need To Know", Rashanah chat's with entrepreneur and Chicagoan Chrishon Lampley who shares her experience of turning losses into wins by founding Love Cork Screw Wines and how she was able to pivot during COVID-19 in 2020 and now in 2021 expanding her wine brand nationally. Many b...
Jan 12th, 2021
In May 2020, Rashanah caught up with 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez of Chicago to discuss the state of his ward, the temperament of Chicago, and how he was governing his ward during COVID-19. During the interview, Rashanah and Alderman Lopez discuss very prominent events of how protestors stormed the U.S capital wit...
Jan 3rd, 2021
This past summer Rashanah caught up with Trez V. Pugh, III of Sip & Savor Chicago for a coffee chat, they explored pivoting in entrepreneurship, keeping your business afloat during a pandemic, and the impact of worldwide protests to end racial injustices against Blacks.Trez V. Pugh, III is the Founder & CEO of Sip and...
Dec 23rd, 2020
In May of 2020 COVID-19 cases in the U.S. had begun to increase since first seeing signs of COVID-19 appear as early as March. Cities around the country begun the "shelter at home order" and many businesses started to close, Rashanah chatted with two prominent dentists, Dr. Alexandra Jundt and Dr. Kenya McCaleb owners ...
Dec 18th, 2020
Keeping the faith is one way to navigate the challenges the world faces in 2020 with the global pandemic of COVID-19 and recent national civil rest in the United States. This past summer Rashanah caught up with her dear friend and fellow Englewoodian Pastor Jonathan Brooks of Chicago on how he is keeping the peace in h...
Dec 16th, 2020
Civil unrest and the aftermath of a global pandemic forced Chicago Community Loan Fund to show-up for small businesses, communities of color across Chicago, and community organizations like never before. During a recent chat with Wendell Harris, Vice President of Lending Operations, they discuss how CCLF is helping t...
Dec 16th, 2020
Welcome to the Podcast "Someone You Need To Know"Rashanah Baldwin is an award-winning TV/Radio Journalist, Chicagoan, and Millennial."Someone You Need To Know" explores the personal stories and journeys of trendsetters, tastemakers, societal change agents, and industry leaders. Follow @RashanahBaldwin everywhere – I...
Dec 11th, 2020
Unstoppable! is one way to describe actor Harry Lennix, a native Chicagoan by way of the South Shore neighborhood. He is A-List Hollywood actor who currently is in not just one but two hit TV series in 2020 and is not stopping anytime soon. Lennix can be seen in roles in the TV series "The Black List " and "Billions" (...
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