If you know anything about the multi-hyphenate OZZIE JONES, you know that his brilliance and irreverence go hand-in-hand. Over the course of two hours, we talked about lots of realities for Black creatives and encounters with the notorious and famous. This excerpt is the first in a sort of mini-series with highlights from that conversation.

In this segment, we reminisce about the beginnings of our friendship and artistic moves in Philadelphia, the price of being down with hip-hop in a community that shunned it, and lessons learned taking your talents on the road.

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Nakia Dillard's acting resume is miles long, even if you don't immediately recognize his name or face. This Philly native has paid his dues and is reaping the rewards of hard work on independent films and hit network TV series. We chat about his longevity and work ethic, and what the wish is for outcomes from the SAG/AFTRA/WGA strike, as he instructs other acting hopefuls on how to get in the game.

If you want to benefit from Nakia's expertise in an acting class, follow this link for more information: https://aikanacts.samcart.com/products/aikanacts-performing-arts

The Qualified Qool podcast is a Soul Sanctuary Media production. Associated video content for each episode (if available) is found on the SoulSanctuaryInc YouTube channel.

Visit Soul-Sanctuary.net for details on our nonprofit arts education foundation and programming.
Listen to Soul Sanctuary Radio 24/7/365 at tinyurl.com/SoulSancPHL and tinyurl.com/SoulSancPHL2
Support the show: PayPal.me/SoulSanc


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After a long, unexpected hiatus, we're back with more content.

Your VibeMistress Stephanie Renée caught up with poet, author, and screenwriter Kwame Alexander during the Philly stop on his book tour promoting his memoir, Why Fathers Cry At Night. Listen in as these long-standing friends reminisce about their time on the spoken word circuit, personal growth, the power of writing, and the blessing of community. Recorded live at Uncle Bobbie's Bookstore, June 2023.

The Qualified Qool podcast is a Soul Sanctuary Media production. Associated video content for each episode (if available) is found on the SoulSanctuaryInc YouTube channel.

Visit Soul-Sanctuary.net for details on our nonprofit arts education foundation and programming.
Listen to Soul Sanctuary Radio 24/7/365 at tinyurl.com/SoulSancPHL and tinyurl.com/SoulSancPHL2
Support the show: PayPal.me/SoulSanc


Opening and closing theme: Copyright 2021 APM Music (Sonoton Recorded Music Library - Hip Hop Shop, Album: DC or Nothing)