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The Brown Sugar Café Podcast
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The place where poetry meets conversation. A space dedicated to conversations about what really matters in life—you.
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S5E25 - Season Finale: Poetry Meets Conversation
Apr 200:24:41Tap to summarizeWe've made it to the end of the season! In this episode I give a recap as I get ready to celebrate National Poetry Month. Signup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E24 - The Healing Art of Poetry (with Tifara Brown)
Mar 2600:31:13Tap to summarizeIn this inspiring interview, poet and librettist Tifara Brown shares her journey into Afrofuturism, the creation of her opera 'Lalo Vavi,' and the transformative power of poetry for healing and community. Discover how her work bridges history, culture, and imagination to shape future narratives.Connect with Tifara:Webstite - https://www.tifarabrown.com/TEDx Video: https://youtu.be/1c7Ib4gcBlY?si=Y4UAtfamEH4vBHEtSpoken Word Video: https://youtu.be/5uwThxL22SU?si=dQYk8qrheGfE0IZzSignup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E23 - Art and Authenticity (with A$iah Mae)
Mar 1900:40:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode A$iah Mae, Charleston's poet laureate and filmmaker, returns to share her journey of staying true to her craft without compromising her values. In this episode, A$iah delves into her matriarchal roots, the transformative power of community, and the significance of authenticity in artistry. Discover how her family's mosaic heritage has shaped her understanding of resilience and creativity, and explore her innovative projects like the Saltwater Cinema Club. A$iah's insights on navigating the art world, resisting gatekeeping, and embracing indie films offer inspiration for artists and cultural enthusiasts alike. Tune in to celebrate Black artistry, honor roots, and craft a life rooted in integrity.Connect with A$iah:https://www.AsiahMae.comSignup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E22 - Your World on Film (with Trenise Elmore)
Mar 1200:34:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, videographer and storyteller Trenise Elmore shares her journey from childhood fascination with cameras to traveling across the U.S. filming reality TV and documentaries. She discusses the importance of storytelling, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the impact of AI on creative work.Connect with Trenise:Website - www.YourWorldOnFilm.comInstagram - www.Instagram.com/YourWorldOnFilmSignup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E21 - Molding a Brand (with Niki “D. Nicole” Elmore)
Mar 500:35:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, my wife, D. Nicole—creator of It’s Clay By the Way—shares how her handmade polymer earrings went from a pandemic hobby to being featured in the International African American Museum gift shop and even on the game show Family Feud. Her journey reveals how investing in the right tools, continuous learning, and faith can turn passion into a thriving business, proving how the artistry of polymer clay makes every pair uniquely stunning.Connect with D. Nicole:Website - https://itsclaybytheway.square.siteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsclaybythewayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsclaybythewaySignup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E20 - Defining Purpose (with Jarell Rose)
Feb 2600:36:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode Jarell Rose stops by to talk about purpose, his new book, upcoming webinar, and more. Connect with Jarell:Sign up for the webinar - https://go.meant2befit.com/webinarMeant2BeFit: https://www.meant2befit.comPodcast: https://youtube.com/@Jarells_Journal_OfficialBook (Amazon): https://a.co/d/0eyDhMNP Signed Copies: https://link.coachgrowthsolutions.com/payment-link/697ce1064b614d39da32ebe6 Instagram: @meant2befit, @jarellsjournal Facebook: @meant2befitSignup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E19 - Not College Material (with Terrance "Tuck" Tucker)
Feb 1900:46:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we dive into the mission of The T.U.C.K Project, a Columbia-based non-profit dedicated to bridging the gap for youth who feel overlooked by the system. Founder Terrance "Tuck" Tucker joins us to share his powerful personal journey—from a high school quarterback told he wasn't "college material" to becoming a community leader and entrepreneur.Whether you're an educator, a parent, or someone looking to make a difference in your own community, this conversation is a masterclass in empowerment, resilience, and the power of one supportive adult.Connect with Terrance:Website - https://www.TuckProject.orgInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tuckprojectscTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tuckprojectSignup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E18 - Pivoting to Purpose (with Alvin "Mr. 26" Allen)
Feb 1200:37:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode Mr. 26 (Alvin Allen) stops by to discuss mentorship, education, and how a career change launched him into finding his purpose. Connect with Alvin:email - ilegacyed@gmail.comSignup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E17 - Hold on to Hope
Feb 500:12:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode I offer some encouraging words as I discuss the delay on this month's newsletter, why this episode is being published late, and more. Signup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Transcribe →S5E16 - Bridging the Gap Between Education & Fine Art (with Damion Johnson)
Jan 2900:51:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode Artist Teacher Damion Johnson stops by to talk about art, the power of representation, and more. Connect with Damion:https://www.damianjohnsonart.com/Signup for my monthly newsletter: The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | SubstackAutographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site)Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, KindleConnect with me on these other platforms:Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | FacebookInstagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedInYouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTubeTwitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / TwitterClubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - ClubhouseMy Barbecue Pages:Instagram: T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)TikTok: T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTokYouTube: T-Dubb BBQ - YouTubePass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts
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