The Brown Sugar Café Podcast

S5E25 - Season Finale: Poetry Meets Conversation

We'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 | Substack⁠ [https://terrancepelmore.substack.com/] Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) [https://thebrownsugarcafe.square.site/] Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle [https://www.amazon.com/Terrance-P.-Elmore/e/B07BHKYKNJ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share] Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheBrownSugarCafe] Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/TheBrownSugarCafe/] LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrancepelmore/] YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thebrownsugarcafe] Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheBrwnSgrCafe] Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse [https://www.clubhouse.com/@terrancep] My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tdubb.bbq/] TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tdubb.bbq] YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@tdubb-bbq] Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/pass-the-remote/id1670626099]  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backyard-pitmasters-podcast/id1603825494]

S5E24 - The Healing Art of Poetry (with Tifara Brown)

In 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=Y4UAtfamEH4vBHEt Spoken Word Video: https://youtu.be/5uwThxL22SU?si=dQYk8qrheGfE0IZz Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ [https://terrancepelmore.substack.com/] Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) [https://thebrownsugarcafe.square.site/] Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle [https://www.amazon.com/Terrance-P.-Elmore/e/B07BHKYKNJ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share] Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheBrownSugarCafe] Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/TheBrownSugarCafe/] LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrancepelmore/] YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thebrownsugarcafe] Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheBrwnSgrCafe] Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse [https://www.clubhouse.com/@terrancep] My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tdubb.bbq/] TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tdubb.bbq] YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@tdubb-bbq] Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/pass-the-remote/id1670626099]  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backyard-pitmasters-podcast/id1603825494]

S5E23 - Art and Authenticity (with A$iah Mae)

In 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.com Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ [https://terrancepelmore.substack.com/] Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) [https://thebrownsugarcafe.square.site/] Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle [https://www.amazon.com/Terrance-P.-Elmore/e/B07BHKYKNJ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share] Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheBrownSugarCafe] Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/TheBrownSugarCafe/] LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrancepelmore/] YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thebrownsugarcafe] Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheBrwnSgrCafe] Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse [https://www.clubhouse.com/@terrancep] My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tdubb.bbq/] TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tdubb.bbq] YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@tdubb-bbq] Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/pass-the-remote/id1670626099]  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backyard-pitmasters-podcast/id1603825494]

S5E22 - Your World on Film (with Trenise Elmore)

In 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.com Instagram - www.Instagram.com/YourWorldOnFilm Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ [https://terrancepelmore.substack.com/] Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) [https://thebrownsugarcafe.square.site/] Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle [https://www.amazon.com/Terrance-P.-Elmore/e/B07BHKYKNJ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share] Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheBrownSugarCafe] Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/TheBrownSugarCafe/] LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrancepelmore/] YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thebrownsugarcafe] Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheBrwnSgrCafe] Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse [https://www.clubhouse.com/@terrancep] My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tdubb.bbq/] TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tdubb.bbq] YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@tdubb-bbq] Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/pass-the-remote/id1670626099]  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backyard-pitmasters-podcast/id1603825494]

S5E21 - Molding a Brand (with Niki “D. Nicole” Elmore)

In 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.site Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsclaybytheway Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsclaybytheway Signup for my monthly newsletter: ⁠The Common Flame | Terrance P. Elmore | Substack⁠ [https://terrancepelmore.substack.com/] Autographed copies of Pain Is Not Our Only Paintbrush and my other books: Home | The Brown Sugar Café (square.site) [https://thebrownsugarcafe.square.site/] Amazon: Amazon.com: Terrance P. Elmore: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle [https://www.amazon.com/Terrance-P.-Elmore/e/B07BHKYKNJ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share] Connect with me on these other platforms: Facebook: The Brown Sugar Café | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheBrownSugarCafe] Instagram: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 ✍🏾🎙 (@thebrownsugarcafe) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/TheBrownSugarCafe/] LinkedIn: Terrance P. Elmore | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrancepelmore/] YouTube: The Brown Sugar Café - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thebrownsugarcafe] Twitter: Terrance P. Elmore ✍🏾🎙 (@TheBrwnSgrCafe) / Twitter [https://twitter.com/TheBrwnSgrCafe] Clubhouse: Terrance P. Elmore - Clubhouse [https://www.clubhouse.com/@terrancep] My Barbecue Pages: Instagram: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (Terrance P. Elmore) (@tdubb.bbq)⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tdubb.bbq/] TikTok: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ (@tdubb.bbq) | TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tdubb.bbq] YouTube: ⁠T-Dubb BBQ - YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@tdubb-bbq] Pass the Remote!: Pass The Remote! Podcast Series – Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/hr/podcast/pass-the-remote/id1670626099]  The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast:⁠⁠ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Apple Podcasts⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-backyard-pitmasters-podcast/id1603825494]