Pittsburgh's First Black Woman Radio Program Director: KiKi Jones
KiKi Jones joins Kalaj Dame to discuss her career at WAMO, leadership in radio, and the relationship between broadcasting and Pittsburgh’s community.
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Culture & community
02KiKi Jones on radio, leadership, and Pittsburgh’s community.
KiKi Jones · 2h 49m 30sMaking a creative living
03Soy Sos explores the question of a sustainable career in music.
Soy Sos · 2h 57m 0sGrowth & perspective
It’s Marly talks about personal growth and financial literacy.
It's Marly · 2h 34m 6sShowing 12 of 29 conversations
Why Don't Rappers Aim for Middle Class?: Soy Sos
Producer and recording engineer Soy Sos discusses building a sustainable career in music, Pittsburgh hip-hop history, and the changing recording studio.
Trauma, Addiction, Recovery And A Wig: Damien Lowry
Damien Lowry reflects on recovery, self-acceptance, and building a comedy career through his character Quita.
Creating The World’s 1st Black Wrestling Movie: Jay Ruffbone White
What does it take to go from Pittsburgh street life and hip hop to viral content, entrepreneurship, filmmaking, and creating a Black wrestling movie?
Fire and Ice: Be Your Own Brand: Aliya Wray
What does it take to build a successful beauty business, grow a public platform, deal with the hate that comes with visibility, and still recognize everything you've accomplished along the way?
Groupon, Netflix And Algorithm Grinding: Mike Hitt
What does it take to start from the bottom, build a successful recording studio, work with major entertainment companies, and then learn an entirely new game through social media and the algorithm?
The Juggernaut Endures: Jason "J Pad" Minor
What does it take to stay unstoppable through decades of music, business, reinvention, setbacks, and personal growth—and realize that being a Juggernaut is ultimately a mindset?
A Plumber With A Purpose: John's Development
What does it take to turn years of experience in the skilled trades into an opportunity to teach, mentor, and give both kids and adults practical skills they can use in everyday life?
The Icon Hidden In Plain Sight: Lee Davis
What does it take to leave a lasting impact on a city, an industry, and generations of people without always being the one standing in the spotlight?
The Evolution of TrapnHardo: Beyond Music: Hardo
What does it take to rise above poverty, build a Billboard-charting music career, navigate the music industry, and stay grounded while success changes everything?
How Engineers Are Made: Devon Gardner
How does technology shape the way we think, solve problems, and navigate everyday life—and why is understanding it becoming more important for everyone?
