guest: John Jennings | part one

guest: John Jennings | part two

John Jennings is a professor, author, graphic novelist, curator, Harvard Fellow, New York Times Bestseller, Eisner Winner, and all-around champion of Black culture. He is also the director of Abrams ComicArts imprint Megascope, which publishes graphic novels focused on the experiences of people of color, perhaps most notably adaptations of three Octavia Butler novels. Anansi Hayes Media had the pleasure of collaborating with John Jennings on the Scare Up The Vote event featuring Tananarive Due, Stephen King, Mike Flanagan and more.  learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠johnjenningsstudio.com⁠ [https://www.johnjenningsstudio.com/] ... The Doers Manifest is a podcast about taking your projects over the finish line and the habits and resources you’ll need on your journey.  Hosted by J. Michael Hayes, a creative director and designer, author and filmmaker. Hayes interviews prolific creators and entrepreneurs about practices and knowledge that lead to success and transcend industry specifics. The Doers Manifest is produced by Anansi Hayes Media and Cast Iron Rocket Productions. ... Anansi Hayes Media is an international boutique creative agency dedicated to clients with unique voices and bold visions, supporting all your branding and graphic design, web design and software development, digital marketing and strategy needs. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠anansihayes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [anansihayes.com] - ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/anansihayes⁠⁠⁠⁠ [instagram.com/anansihayes] credits: - created by Anansi Hayes Media - produced by Cast Iron Rocket Productions - hosted by J. Michael Hayes - original theme music by Kellindo Parker - graphics and social media by Anansi Hayes Media - special thanks to Tananarive Due, Cariad Harmon, Christian Hayes and Nekeshia Hayes

guest: John Jennings | part one

John Jennings is a professor, author, graphic novelist, curator, Harvard Fellow, New York Times Bestseller, Eisner Winner, and all-around champion of Black culture. He is also the director of Abrams ComicArts imprint Megascope, which publishes graphic novels focused on the experiences of people of color, perhaps most notably adaptations of three Octavia Butler novels. Anansi Hayes Media had the pleasure of collaborating with John Jennings on the Scare Up The Vote event featuring Tananarive Due, Stephen King, Mike Flanagan and more.  learn more at ⁠⁠⁠johnjenningsstudio.com [https://www.johnjenningsstudio.com/] ... The Doers Manifest is a podcast about taking your projects over the finish line and the habits and resources you’ll need on your journey.  Hosted by J. Michael Hayes, a creative director and designer, author and filmmaker. Hayes interviews prolific creators and entrepreneurs about practices and knowledge that lead to success and transcend industry specifics. The Doers Manifest is produced by Anansi Hayes Media and Cast Iron Rocket Productions. ... Anansi Hayes Media is an international boutique creative agency dedicated to clients with unique voices and bold visions, supporting all your branding and graphic design, web design and software development, digital marketing and strategy needs. - ⁠⁠⁠anansihayes.com⁠⁠⁠ [anansihayes.com] - ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/anansihayes⁠⁠⁠ [instagram.com/anansihayes] credits: - created by Anansi Hayes Media - produced by Cast Iron Rocket Productions - hosted by J. Michael Hayes - original theme music by Kellindo Parker - graphics and social media by Anansi Hayes Media - special thanks to Tananarive Due, Cariad Harmon, Christian Hayes and Nekeshia Hayes

guest: Amber Jackson

Amber Jackson is a native of Chicago, Illinois and founded The Black Leaf Tea & Culture Shop in 2019. She is an award winning entrepreneur with a background in food science. Her mission is to share her love for tea, engage with the community and celebrate Black Culture. In 2023 she opened The Black Leaf Tea Cafe in Providence, RI with plans to expand to other cities already underway.  Anansi Hayes Media had the pleasure of working with Amber on custom tea blends for clients including WNBA star Monique Billings, The Black Leaf e-commerce site and digital marketing assets.  learn more at ⁠⁠theblackleaftea.com⁠⁠ [https://www.harriettecole.com/] ... The Doers Manifest is a podcast about taking your projects over the finish line and the habits and resources you’ll need on your journey.  Hosted by J. Michael Hayes, a creative director and designer, author and filmmaker. Hayes interviews prolific creators and entrepreneurs about practices and knowledge that lead to success and transcend industry specifics. The Doers Manifest is produced by Anansi Hayes Media and Cast Iron Rocket Productions. ... Anansi Hayes Media is an international boutique creative agency dedicated to clients with unique voices and bold visions, supporting all your branding and graphic design, web design and software development, digital marketing and strategy needs. - ⁠⁠anansihayes.com⁠⁠ [anansihayes.com] - ⁠⁠instagram.com/anansihayes⁠⁠ [instagram.com/anansihayes] credits: - created by Anansi Hayes Media - produced by Cast Iron Rocket Productions - hosted by J. Michael Hayes - original theme music by Kellindo Parker - graphics and social media by Anansi Hayes Media - special thanks to Tananarive Due, Cariad Harmon, Christian Hayes and Nekeshia Hayes

guest: Leslye Penelope

Leslye Penelope is a writer who publishes both traditionally and independently under the pseudonym L. Penelope.  Her debut novel Song of Blood & Stone was listed as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time. Her lasted book, Daughter of the Merciful Deep, is a fantasy that also explores the history of drowned black town in the US. She’s also an award-winning independent filmmaker, co-founded a literary magazine, runs a web development businesses and host her own wonderful podcast “My Imaginary Friends”. learn more at ⁠lpenelope.com⁠ [https://www.harriettecole.com/] ... The Doers Manifest is a podcast about taking your projects over the finish line and the habits and resources you’ll need on your journey.  Hosted by J. Michael Hayes, a creative director and designer, author and filmmaker. Hayes interviews prolific creators and entrepreneurs about practices and knowledge that lead to success and transcend industry specifics. The Doers Manifest is produced by Anansi Hayes Media and Cast Iron Rocket Productions. ... Anansi Hayes Media is an international boutique creative agency dedicated to clients with unique voices and bold visions, supporting all your branding and graphic design, web design and software development, digital marketing and strategy needs. - ⁠anansihayes.com⁠ [anansihayes.com] - ⁠instagram.com/anansihayes⁠ [instagram.com/anansihayes] credits: - created by Anansi Hayes Media - produced by Cast Iron Rocket Productions - hosted by J. Michael Hayes - original theme music by Kellindo Parker - graphics and social media by Anansi Hayes Media - special thanks to Tananarive Due, Cariad Harmon, Anu Prestonia, Christian Hayes and Nekeshia Hayes

guest: Harriette Cole

Harriette Cole is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated advice columnist, motivational speaker and professional public speaking coach, with over 30 years helping people learn to identify, stand in, and articulate their greatness.  She has worked with Alicia Keyes, Essence Magazine, AARP, Columbia Records, Spotify, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more. She is the founder of Dreamleapers, an educational platform designed to help people access and activate their dreams. learn more at harriettecole.com [https://www.harriettecole.com/] ... The Doers Manifest is a podcast about taking your projects over the finish line and the habits and resources you’ll need on your journey.  Hosted by J. Michael Hayes, a creative director and designer, author and filmmaker. Hayes interviews prolific creators and entrepreneurs about practices and knowledge that lead to success and transcend industry specifics. The Doers Manifest is produced by Anansi Hayes Media and Cast Iron Rocket Productions. ... Anansi Hayes Media is an international boutique creative agency dedicated to clients with unique voices and bold visions, supporting all your branding and graphic design, web design and software development, digital marketing and strategy needs. - anansihayes.com [anansihayes.com] - instagram.com/anansihayes [instagram.com/anansihayes] credits: - created by Anansi Hayes Media - produced by Cast Iron Rocket Productions - hosted by J. Michael Hayes - original theme music by Kellindo Parker - graphics and social media by Anansi Hayes Media - special thanks to Tananarive Due, Cariad Harmon, Anu Prestonia, Christian Hayes and Nekeshia Hayes