Golden

Golden

Abani Rollins is definitely living her life like it’s golden. As a current law student at Michigan Law, she is grateful for her HBCU (historically black college/university) undergrad experience as it shaped her into the person and professional she is today. In this episode, we talk about the importance of HBCUs, her time on Capitol Hill, and the life she’s creating for herself.  Episode Song Inspiration: “Golden” by Jill Scott  *If you are interested in law and want to talk to Abani about her experience, please reach out to me and I will get you in contact with her!* . . . Host: Dabney Brice Cover Art: @julscraftz Theme Music: @_giogenesis . . . Follow The Uplift with Dabney Brice  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513 [https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA] Dabney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/ [https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/]

Music Sounds Better With You

Keith Runes truly is a global citizen. Being of Filipino descent, raised in Dubai, and going to college and working in the United States, he’s had quite a life so far. In this episode, we talk about his journey to where he is now, his music talent, and the importance of family.  Episode Song Inspiration: “Music Sounds Better With You” by Stardust . . . Host: Dabney Brice Cover Art: @julscraftz Theme Music: @_giogenesis . . . Follow The Uplift with Dabney Brice  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513 [https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA] Dabney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/ [https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/]

Getting to Know Me (Part Two!)

This is getting to know your host, part two! To know music is to know Dabney, and so in this episode, she talks about the role music has played in her life - even before she was born! She also shares some of her favorite songs and the connection she has with them.  . . . Dabney’s Song Recs You Will Be Found from Dear Evan Hansen: https://open.spotify.com/track/1H7Zqkq54andtaSSnLRrfp?si=f02ebc8dfb984e79 [https://open.spotify.com/track/1H7Zqkq54andtaSSnLRrfp?si=f02ebc8dfb984e79]  People by Jonathan McReynolds: https://open.spotify.com/track/47tNE6JQKJZStSK0AoBl19?si=e9fbe6cd28114da4 [https://open.spotify.com/track/47tNE6JQKJZStSK0AoBl19?si=e9fbe6cd28114da4]  Brown Skin Girl by Beyonce: https://open.spotify.com/track/0B3FovCVaGKS5w1FTidEUP?si=fbb9220226134a65 [https://open.spotify.com/track/0B3FovCVaGKS5w1FTidEUP?si=fbb9220226134a65]  Sittin’ Up In My Room by Brandy: https://open.spotify.com/track/4330XmgVWlx98Y3Naswycg?si=9059448810bf4b33 [https://open.spotify.com/track/4330XmgVWlx98Y3Naswycg?si=9059448810bf4b33]  We Belong Together by Mariah Carey: https://open.spotify.com/track/3LmvfNUQtglbTrydsdIqFU?si=aa0afd33304c4b36 [https://open.spotify.com/track/3LmvfNUQtglbTrydsdIqFU?si=aa0afd33304c4b36]  Wannabe by Spice Girls: https://open.spotify.com/track/1Je1IMUlBXcx1Fz0WE7oPT?si=067ca6bc9e36464e [https://open.spotify.com/track/1Je1IMUlBXcx1Fz0WE7oPT?si=067ca6bc9e36464e]  . . . Host: Dabney Brice Cover Art: @julscraftz Theme Music: @_giogenesis . . . Follow The Uplift with Dabney Brice  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513 [https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA] Dabney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/ [https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/]

New Genesis

This episode is for my music people that love discovering new artists! Today we have Gio Genesis, a hip hop, rap, and RnB artist making his way and his mark. And he also happens to be my brother. We get into his whole journey from what sparked him to go into music to what and who inspires him.  Episode Song Inspiration: “New Genesis Freestyle” by Gio Genesis  . . . Follow Gio Genesis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_giogenesis/ [https://www.instagram.com/_giogenesis/]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/_giogenesis [https://twitter.com/_giogenesis]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OVtVXga1DBhBAq6GQcF0m?si=HbtjRpfRT2eZzHz3sc0GOg&nd=1 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OVtVXga1DBhBAq6GQcF0m?si=HbtjRpfRT2eZzHz3sc0GOg&nd=1]  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gio/1336614504 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gio/1336614504]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NMtREAk-u9cude-qRdZJQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NMtREAk-u9cude-qRdZJQ]  . . . Host: Dabney Brice Cover Art: @julscraftz Theme Music: @_giogenesis . . . Follow The Uplift with Dabney Brice  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513 [https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA] Dabney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/ [https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/]

Je Ne Regrette Rien (I Regret Nothing)

Today we got the wonderful Abby Muthoni to talk about her journey and story. From how she’s reconciled with being from Kenya but being raised in the US to her documentary on the Black student experience at the University of Richmond, she has come a long way in accepting her Blackness and living her best authentic life.  Episode Song Inspiration: “Je Ne Regrette Rien (I Regret Nothing)” by Edith Piaf . . . Follow Abby Muthoni Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyprime/ [https://www.instagram.com/abbyprime/]  Foodstagram: https://www.instagram.com/macaronsandmatcha/ [https://www.instagram.com/macaronsandmatcha/]  Abby's Documentary - "divURse: A Black Student Experience" : https://memory.richmond.edu/divurse [https://memory.richmond.edu/divurse]  . . . Host: Dabney Brice Cover Art: @julscraftz Theme Music: @_giogenesis . . . Follow The Uplift with Dabney Brice  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/theuplift_podcast/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513 [https://www.facebook.com/The-Uplift-with-Dabney-Brice-102931281856513] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRC7tJGNxAEbTk_M6AcejA] Dabney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/ [https://www.instagram.com/dabneybrice96/]