“RIANA JONES: Planting Seeds of Confidence, Community, and Skincare with Purpose | Planted Soaps”

MORIAH CRISP | From Point Guard to WBCA 30 Under 30 & Rising Coaching Star

From point guard at UNC Wilmington to being named a WBCA 30 Under 30 honoree, Moriah Crisp’s journey is all about growth, leadership, and impact. 🏀✨ We sat down to talk about the defining moments that pushed her into coaching, the lessons she’s learned at George Washington, Fordham, and now Marist, and why emotional intelligence is a must-have for today’s coaches. She opens up about her “It Factor,” her favorite WNBA players of all time, and what excites her most about this upcoming season at Marist. More than just basketball, Moriah shares how she mentors young women to build mentality and work ethic that go further than skill alone — and who she is beyond the game. This one is for every college player thinking about life after basketball, and every young woman dreaming of making an impact through the game. 🚀 #MariahCrisp #WomensBasketball #MaristBasketball #WBCA30Under30 #CoachingJourney #TheItFactorPodcast #BasketballLife

MS. VALERIE REMY | From CBS Boston to The Athletic: Storytelling, Legacy & Impact

From growing up in Boston surrounded by a championship culture 🏆 with the Celtics, Patriots, and Bruins, to working for CBS Boston, and now thriving as an Ad Marketing Manager at The Athletic, MS. VALERIE REMY’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this conversation, we sit down with Valerie to talk about what fueled her passion for media, the lessons she carried from her CBS Boston days, and what it’s like to help shape stories at one of the biggest sports media outlets today. She opens up about her It Factor, why giving back through passion projects is so important to her, and the role of Black employee resource groups in today’s workplace. Valerie also shares who she is beyond her career, what truly brings her peace and happiness, and what she wants to be remembered for when it’s all said and done. This isn’t just a story about sports or media—it’s about legacy, resilience, and impact. Tap in, learn, and get inspired. Full episode now live! 🚀 #ValerieRemy #TheAthletic #CBSBoston #MediaCareer #WomenInMedia #BlackExcellence #TheItFactorPodcast

“RIANA JONES: Planting Seeds of Confidence, Community, and Skincare with Purpose | Planted Soaps”

RIANA JONES has spent her career at the powerful intersection of corporate leadership, community impact, and entrepreneurship. From Converse to Capital One, she has used her platform to build meaningful connections and open doors for others. Nearly a decade ago, she founded Femdelacreme to empower Black girls with confidence, skills, and networks—and now, she’s planting new seeds of impact with her latest venture: Planted Soaps, a body soap and skincare line dedicated to healing, self-care, and community. In this episode of The IT Factor Podcast, we dive into her story, her mission, and the legacy she’s creating. From choosing CAU to building spaces for Black women to thrive, RIANA JONES is proof that impact always outlasts influence.  Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share if her story inspires you! #TheITFactorPodcast #RianaJones #PlantedSoaps #BlackExcellence #CommunityImpact #Entrepreneurship

JAILEN BOOKER: Storytelling, Tech, and Creating Cinematic Content That Inspires

JAILEN BOOKER is more than just a digital creator—she’s a visionary storyteller and data manager who is carving out her own lane in both tech and media. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey, starting with her college years at UConn, and explore how she balances her role as a Data Technology & Impact Manager while continuing to grow as a content creator. We talk about what makes her stand out, the “IT factor” that drives her, and how her passion for media took root. Jailen opens up about what it was like documenting her brother’s draft process, producing content so cinematic it could have been mistaken for the Dallas Cowboys’ own media team. She also shares how she finds inspiration for her unique creative style—whether she’s capturing football moments, exploring new restaurants, traveling, or creating mini vlogs. This conversation goes beyond the highlights. Jailen reveals who she is outside of media and tech, what makes her genuinely happy, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. We also touch on her thoughts about building her own media team one day, her dream career, and why impact means more to her than influence. For young women aspiring to enter tech while also pursuing creative passions, she drops invaluable advice on how to balance both worlds and stay authentic. Jailen Booker’s story is proof that you don’t have to choose between tech and creativity—you can thrive in both, inspire others, and shift culture while doing it. #JailenBooker #WomenInTech #DigitalCreator #Storytelling #CinematicContent #TheItFactorPodcast #ContentCreation #MediaAndTech #Inspiration

Coding Meets Hip-Hop: TREY HOPE Returns to Talk Music, Tech, and Shifting Culture

In this powerful second appearance on The IT Factor Podcast, Trey Hope returns with even more insight, passion, and energy for the culture. From the moment his coding raps started making waves, it was clear he wasn’t just teaching people how to code—he was transforming the way we see tech, creativity, and community. In this episode, we dive deep into how he creates his music, what inspired him to blend rap with coding, and the bigger vision that continues to grow as he balances tech and artistry. He opens up about what makes him genuinely happy, who and what inspires him right now in tech, music, and life, and the lessons he wishes someone had shared with him when he first began his journey with Flutter. We also explore where he sees the biggest opportunities for growth in mobile app development, and how his unique approach has helped him connect with both beginners and experienced developers alike. From surprising responses he’s received from the dev community to the cultural impact of merging hip-hop and technology, this conversation proves once again why his work is bigger than music and bigger than code—it’s about shifting culture and creating a new lane for the future. #Coding #HipHop #Flutter #MobileAppDevelopment #TechCulture #Developers #LearnToCode #MusicAndTech #TheITFactorPodcast Chapters: 00:00 Navigating Emotions and Personal Growth 02:38 Shifting Focus: Consistency Over Perfection 06:17 The Creative Process Behind Code Flows 09:51 Tips for Aspiring Mobile App Developers 11:26 Shifting the Culture in Tech and Music 14:09 The Evolving Purpose Behind Code Flows 16:39 Sources of Inspiration and Motivation 19:39 Embracing AI in Development 22:46 AI as a Time-Saving Tool 24:50 The Journey of Self-Discovery 28:12 Impacting Lives Through Data 32:05 The Evolution of Podcasting Goals 🔗 Connect with Us: 📲 Instagram: @theitfactorpodcast 🎵 TikTok: @theitfactor7 🌐 Website: www.theitfactorpodcast.org 🎧 Listen on Apple & Spotify: The IT Factor Podcast 📌 Pinterest: The IT Factor Podcast LLC