The PowerPLAY Show
On The PowerPLAY Show, Tonia and Kimberly take on issues and guests and allow them to think about how power plays into the success and failures of our world. They'll ask the questions YOU want to know the answers to. Tonia and Kimberly will take on the hard topics and find the answer for those in and who desire power. Listen to The PowerPLAY Show every month at ThePowerPLAYShow.com or search for The PowerPLAY Show where you listen to your podcasts.
Episodes
129 episodes
S5 Episode 2: BEING FREE with Ayanna Freedom
Her name says it all! Once prisoned by thoughts of not being good enough, strong enough, or worthy enough – she found her answer in a bottle. But she no longer lives in that prison. Ayanna Freedom discusses how she became FREE from addiction...
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S5 E1 - Boston's Bay State Banner's Virtual Art Gallery
Arts in Boston is taking on a new life form – thanks to the contributions of some very famous local artists and a partnership with the Bay State Banner and the Museum of Fine Arts! It’s the Virtual Art Gallery Project and it’s going down on Feb...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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43:48
S4: Episode 7: Celebrating Small Businesses!
This week on The PowerPLAY Show – it’s the holiday season, and whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, or Kwanza, there’s always room for that special something for that special someone. So, if you’re looking for some last-minute gift ideas,...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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52:11
S4 Episode 6: The Making of More Than Our Skin
Co-host Kimberly Perez flips the tables on producer, director, and editor Tonia Magras discussing her new documentary film, More Than Our Skin!
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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46:19
S4: Episode 5: JUBAA
From as long as he can remember – Jubaa was in love with music. He attended the Dr. Phillips High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Program, where he achieved numerous academic and musical distinctions, and his accomplishments continued throu...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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45:45
S4 Episode 4: SOMETHING Special: Michael Daughtry
Recording Artist. Singer/Songwriter. Music Coach. Mentor. (Mostly) Punctual Carpool Dad...After teaching music full time for over a decade, Michael Daughtry left his comfort zone to pursue his passion for musical connection as a recordin...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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S4 Episode 3: Mental Health: Beginning with the Basics
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a month to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experienceWe talk to the counseling couple Kadeem and Sade Massiah on Mental...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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38:20
S4-Episode 2: The Pursuit of Justice with Kenneth Edelin, Jr.
From Civil Rights to Social Justice - for the last several years, attacks on our judicial system have permeated our news stories – from the White House to the Black Lives Matter movement. We’ve paid particular attention to who is prosecuted ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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44:05
S4: Episode 1: The Best of Rob Stull
Each season of the PowerPLAY Show – we premiere with renowned artist and dear friend Rob Stull. In the past, we’ve delved into conversations about art and culture, music – specifically hip hop, his work in museums around Boston, and even paid h...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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50:55
The PowerPLAY Show Season 3 Finale
Welcome to our season 3 finale of the PowerPLAY Show! On our final episode of the year, we are going to discuss my top 5 stories of the year – and my guests will share what their story of the year is. Joining me for the season fina...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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45:31
S3 Episode 29: Mid-term Elections Specials
This week on The PowerPLAY Show – We’re almost a week away from mid-term elections. Locally, our next Governor and Attorney General are at stake. Nationally, races in Georgia and Florida are make news. We’ll break down what’s at stake with my g...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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S3 Episode 28: Aiden's Spots
As we start the new school year – and for some it has already started, I thought this would be a good time to sit down with some children’s book authors. First up – the authors of Aiden’s Spots. Aiden's Spots follows Aiden on his 1st day of sch...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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35:17
S3 Episode 27: One Day At A Time with Wendy McAdams-Flores
Wendy McAdams-Flores – once thriving as an advocation for social services in New Jersey as well as an educator in both New Jersey and North Carolina became a victim of the enormity of mental health in the COVID era. She lost 14 fami...
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S3 Episode 26: Making A Difference with Rosa Rodriguez Williams
Rosa Rodriguez Williams has devoted her life and career to help build communities where everyone feels they can fully participate, create, learn, engage, and thrive. She is committed to and passionate about not only advancing organization...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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40:21
S3 Episode 25: In HER Glory with Yolanda "Yogii" Barnes
You never know what will happen when Yolanda A. Barnes, better known as Yogii with 2 I's, hits the stage. From poetry that will make you sit on the edge of your seat, to words that will make you stand to your feet. Even giving you a little come...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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40:57
S3 Episode 24 PowerPLAY RePLAY with Millicent Meadows
On this special week-long edition of the PowerPLAY RePLAY - I’m celebrating some women in power who are near to my heart. And are part of this weekend’s World Vitiligo Day Conference in Minnesota. I’m so proud to be a part of this community who...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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44:51
S3 Episode 23 PowerPLAY RePLAY with Katrina Christian
On this special week-long edition of the PowerPLAY RePLAY - I’m celebrating some women in power who are near to my heart. And are part of this weekend’s World Vitiligo Day Conference in Minnesota. I’m so proud to be a part of this community who...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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34:45
S3 Episode 22: PowerPLAY RePLAY with Valarie Molyneaux
On this special week-long edition of the PowerPLAY RePLAY - I’m celebrating some women in power who are near to my heart. And are part of this weekend’s World Vitiligo Day Conference in Minnesota. I’m so proud to be a part of this community who...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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46:08
S3 Episode 20: PowerPLAY RePLAY with The Power Couple
This week on a PowerPLAY Re-PLAY - They work in ministering the next generation of youth – she is a best-selling author…he is soon to be a best-selling author – and they ain’t done yet! The Power Couple – Brandon and Crystal McLean - Coming up ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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45:43
S3 Episode 19: PowerPLAY RePLAY with Lisa Simmons
This Week on a PowerPLAY RePLAY - she is the woman behind the efforts to bring films from filmmakers of color to an international audience. Lisa Simmons discusses her work with the Roxbury International Film Festival and the Color of Film Colla...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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S3 Episode 18: The PowerPLAY RePLAY with Dominique Womack!
This week on a PowerPLAY Re-PLAY - we revisit my conversation with KidsPeace’s own Dominique Womack. Kids Peace is a non-profit organization devoted to helping children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Dominique has dedica...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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32:49
S3 Episode 17: Defining You with Helena J, Part 2!
This week on The PowerPLAY Show - Part 2 of my special co-production with Defining You with Helena J. We discuss the changing business of journalism and how I got started on my current film project, More Than Our Skin. Part 2 of Defining You wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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35:32
S3 Episode 16: Defining You with Helena J, Part 1
This week on The PowerPLAY Show - It’s not often I have the opportunity to be on the receiving end of interviews, but that’s what’s happening on this two-part special co-production with Defining You with Helena J. We discuss how I got into this...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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30:52
S3 Episode 15: The PowerPLAY RePLAY with Steve Lucas
Fade up – cue music – dissolve still store – cut live – fade to black. Words my guest this week has uttered for decades – and he had a little cameo in front of the camera as well. For 40 years, Stephen Lucas directed the major news stories that...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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