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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Proof of My Existence podcast, I explore the impact of AI tools on creative endeavors, discussing chatbots, image creation tools, video generation applications, music AI tools, and AI hardware devices. Highlighting popular options in each category and emphasizing the importance of accuracy, intellectual property considerations, and ethical standards in content creation using AI.</p>
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<li>00:04:49 – <a>Image Generation Apps</a></li>
<li>00:07:41 – <a>The State of AI Hardware Devices</a></li>
<li>00:10:32 – <a>AI Content Generation Guidelines</a></li>
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<p>CODE BLACK concept video created with AI tools:</p>
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<p>In this episode of the Proof of My Existence podcast, I delve into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their impact on various creative endeavors. As host, I share insights into the realm of AI, focusing on chatbots, image creation tools, video generation applications, music AI tools, and AI hardware devices.</p>
<p>I start by discussing popular generative AI chatbots like <a href="https://chatgpt.com/">ChatGPT</a>, <a href="https://copilot.microsoft.com/">Microsoft Copilot</a>, <a href="https://gemini.google.com/app">Google Gemini</a>, <a href="https://claude.ai/">Claude by Anthropic</a>, and <a href="https://pi.ai/">Pi.ai</a>, each offering unique features and capabilities. I highlight the advancements in AI technology, including the integration of large language models and third-party plugins to enhance user experience.</p>
<p>Moving on to image creation tools, I mention <a href="https://openai.com/index/dall-e-3">Dall-E 3</a>, <a href="https://aitestkitchen.withgoogle.com/tools/image-fx">ImageFX</a> by Google, Stability AI’s <a href="https://beta.dreamstudio.ai/generate">Dream Studio</a>, <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html">Adobe Firefly</a>, and <a href="https://www.midjourney.com/">Midjourney</a> as some of the prominent options available. I note the measures some companies are taking to address copyright concerns by incorporating watermarks and avoiding generating content in specific artist styles.</p>
<p>When it comes to video generation tools, I discuss applications such as <a href="https://www.synthesia.io/">Synesthesia</a>, <a href="https://www.deepbrain.io/">DeepBrain AI</a>, <a href="https://haiper.ai/">Haiper</a>, <a href="https://www.veed.io/">Veed.io</a>, and <a href="https://www.steve.ai/">Steve.ai. </a>I also discuss the concept of AI avatars in tools like <a href="https://www.heygen.com/">HeyGen</a>, designed for creating unique training and translation videos for corporate entities.</p>
<p>Furthermore, I explore AI tools for music production, such as <a href="https://www.udio.com/">Udio.com</a> and <a href="https://suno.com/">Suno.com</a>, which offer capabilities for generating music compositions based on keywords. I showcase how these tools were used to create the podcast theme song and video concept, exemplifying their creative potential at no cost.</p>
<p>In the realm of AI hardware devices, I shed light on products like the <a href="https://humane.com/">Humane AI Pin</a>, <a href="https://www.rabbit.tech/">Rabbit R1</a>, and <a href="https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses">Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses</a>. I share insights into their functionalities, including gesture-based navigation, screen displays, and AI-integrated features, highlighting both the innovative aspects and limitations of such devices.</p>
<p>As the episode wraps up, I provide essential guidelines for creators using AI tools, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, intellectual property considerations, and maintaining aesthetic and ethical standards while generating content. I underscores the evolving landscape of AI technology and promises to keep listeners informed about the latest developments in the tech industry.</p>]]></description>
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<li>00:00:00 – <a>Theme Song</a></li>
<li>00:00:29 – <a>Welcome to the AI Epsiode</a></li>
<li>00:01:33 – <a>Chatbot Apps</a></li>
<li>00:04:49 – <a>Image Generation Apps</a></li>
<li>00:07:41 – <a>The State of AI Hardware Devices</a></li>
<li>00:10:32 – <a>AI Content Generation Guidelines</a></li>
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<p>CODE BLACK concept video created with AI tools:</p>
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<p>View Show Notes for URLs:<br />
</p>
<p>In this episode of the Proof of My Existence podcast, I delve into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their impact on various creative endeavors. As host, I share insights into the realm of AI, focusing on chatbots, image creation tools, video generation applications, music AI tools, and AI hardware devices.</p>
<p>I start by discussing popular generative AI chatbots like <a href="https://chatgpt.com/">ChatGPT</a>, <a href="https://copilot.microsoft.com/">Microsoft Copilot</a>, <a href="https://gemini.google.com/app">Google Gemini</a>, <a href="https://claude.ai/">Claude by Anthropic</a>, and <a href="https://pi.ai/">Pi.ai</a>, each offering unique features and capabilities. I highlight the advancements in AI technology, including the integration of large language models and third-party plugins to enhance user experience.</p>
<p>Moving on to image creation tools, I mention <a href="https://openai.com/index/dall-e-3">Dall-E 3</a>, <a href="https://aitestkitchen.withgoogle.com/tools/image-fx">ImageFX</a> by Google, Stability AI’s <a href="https://beta.dreamstudio.ai/generate">Dream Studio</a>, <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html">Adobe Firefly</a>, and <a href="https://www.midjourney.com/">Midjourney</a> as some of the prominent options available. I note the measures some companies are taking to address copyright concerns by incorporating watermarks and avoiding generating content in specific artist styles.</p>
<p>When it comes to video generation tools, I discuss applications such as <a href="https://www.synthesia.io/">Synesthesia</a>, <a href="https://www.deepbrain.io/">DeepBrain AI</a>, <a href="https://haiper.ai/">Haiper</a>, <a href="https://www.veed.io/">Veed.io</a>, and <a href="https://www.steve.ai/">Steve.ai. </a>I also discuss the concept of AI avatars in tools like <a href="https://www.heygen.com/">HeyGen</a>, designed for creating unique training and translation videos for corporate entities.</p>
<p>Furthermore, I explore AI tools for music production, such as <a href="https://www.udio.com/">Udio.com</a> and <a href="https://suno.com/">Suno.com</a>, which offer capabilities for generating music compositions based on keywords. I showcase how these tools were used to create the podcast theme song and video concept, exemplifying their creative potential at no cost.</p>
<p>In the realm of AI hardware devices, I shed light on products like the <a href="https://humane.com/">Humane AI Pin</a>, <a href="https://www.rabbit.tech/">Rabbit R1</a>, and <a href="https://www.ray-ban.com/usa/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses">Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses</a>. I share insights into their functionalities, including gesture-based navigation, screen displays, and AI-integrated features, highlighting both the innovative aspects and limitations of such devices.</p>
<p>As the episode wraps up, I provide essential guidelines for creators using AI tools, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, intellectual property considerations, and maintaining aesthetic and ethical standards while generating content. I underscores the evolving landscape of AI technology and promises to keep listeners informed about the latest developments in the tech industry.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:25:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>After a period of relocation, renovation and reflection, I’m here to say I’m back. I missed you.</p>
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<li>00:01:29 – <a href="">Family Struggles and Loss</a></li>
<li>00:04:20 – <a href="">Finding My Place</a></li>
<li>00:05:35 – <a href="">Nostalgic Memories and New Beginnings</a></li>
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<p>Stephen shares his recent emotional journey, from transferring old photos to the passing of his great aunt and grandfather due to COVID-19. He reflects on relocating to St. Thomas with his wife, discussing the cultural adjustments and daily island life challenges. Stephen reminisces about his late grandfather, a photographer, emphasizing his struggles with self-identity and rediscovery in his hometown. He expresses his intention to create authentic content and reconnect with his creative endeavors after a hiatus, aiming to share genuine experiences with his audience.</p>]]></description>
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<li>00:01:29 – <a href="">Family Struggles and Loss</a></li>
<li>00:04:20 – <a href="">Finding My Place</a></li>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:06:10 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Quick Episode recorded during a Valentine’s Day Blackout. Just saw Adam Sandler’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpBLtXduh_k">Palm Springs</a> (Hulu) and it rivals my Valentine’s Day fav. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07-QBnEkgXU">The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind</a> (Netflix). Both are genre-bending mind trip romances and I found similarities in marketing and contrasts in their structure and scenarios. I recommend both!</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:15:50 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>H/T to This American Life, their recent <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/489/no-coincidence-no-story">No Coincidence, No Story!</a> episode had me wondering about a significant experience that I can’t explain away as JUST a coincidence. I also by chance met someone who knew a brother I didn’t know about, which led me to find other siblings who knew of me. <a href="https://stephenomenal.com/observations/i-keep-seeing-my-birthday-everywhere/">I keep seeing my birthday everywhere</a> is my most engaged post, when lets me know it happens a lot. Do you believe in the <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-we-live-in-a-simulation-chances-are-about-50-50/">Simulation Theory</a>? Peek into <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTKTTt47WE">the rabbit hole</a>!</p>
<p>But what does it all mean? I have a theory. Listen up!</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>So happy to finally record one of our conversations at Deep Roots Market over breakfast.My friend Karen Archia of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/publicartpractice/?ref=py_c">Public Art Practice</a> talks to me about her journey as an artist. What inspires her, and what the the future holds in store.I hope you enjoy as much as I did.</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Ep 28: Watchmen’s Tulsa Massacre in Historical Context</title>
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      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=5625</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:42:43 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>HBO’s Watchmen premiered on Sunday. If you’re not familiar, it is a series that is set decades after the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name that ran as 12 issue maxi series from 1986. The setting was an alternate U.S. in 1985 centered around a costumed crime fighter murder mystery. The series was groundbreaking and genre changing with political commentary and adult themes. In 1998 it won the Hugo Award, that annually highlights the best in science fiction. </p>



<p>Many fans either didn’t know about the massacre and many felt the plot was too political. I’m not going to address the other elements of the show but wanted to discuss the Tulsa Massacre and other events concerning white supremacist violence that were widespread events in American History that we may not be aware of.</p>



<p></p>



<p>Topics referenced:</p>



<ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Summer">Red Summer </a></li><li><a href="https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/">The Tulsa Massacre</a> </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmington_insurrection_of_1898">The Wilmington Massacre</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosewood_massacre">The Rosewood Massacre</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Moore_Waddell">Alfred Moore Waddell</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.wschronicle.com/2019/03/city-finally-has-confederate-statue-removed/">Winston Salem’s Confederate Monument Removed</a></li><li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_racial_violence_in_the_United_States">Mass Racial Violence in the United States</a> </li></ul><p>Feel free to add corrections or additions in the comments. If you found this content informative, please subscribe.</p>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HBO’s Watchmen premiered on Sunday. If you’re not familiar, it is a series that is set decades after the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name that ran as 12 issue maxi series from 1986. The setting was an alternate U.S. in 1985 centered around a costumed crime fighter murder mystery. The series was groundbreaking and genre changing with political commentary and adult themes. In 1998 it won the Hugo Award, that annually highlights the best in science fiction. </p>



<p>Many fans either didn’t know about the massacre and many felt the plot was too political. I’m not going to address the other elements of the show but wanted to discuss the Tulsa Massacre and other events concerning white supremacist violence that were widespread events in American History that we may not be aware of.</p>



<p></p>



<p>Topics referenced:</p>



<ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Summer">Red Summer </a></li><li><a href="https://www.tulsahistory.org/exhibit/1921-tulsa-race-massacre/">The Tulsa Massacre</a> </li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilmington_insurrection_of_1898">The Wilmington Massacre</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosewood_massacre">The Rosewood Massacre</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Moore_Waddell">Alfred Moore Waddell</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.wschronicle.com/2019/03/city-finally-has-confederate-statue-removed/">Winston Salem’s Confederate Monument Removed</a></li><li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_racial_violence_in_the_United_States">Mass Racial Violence in the United States</a> </li></ul><p>Feel free to add corrections or additions in the comments. If you found this content informative, please subscribe.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle> HBO’s Watchmen premiered on Sunday. If you’re not familiar, it is a series that is set decades after the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name that ran as 12 issue maxi series from 1986. The setting was an alternate U.S.</itunes:subtitle>
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HBO’s Watchmen premiered on Sunday. If you’re not familiar, it is a series that is set decades after the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name that ran as 12 issue maxi series from 1986. The setting was an alternate U.S. in 1985 centered around a costumed crime fighter murder mystery. The series was groundbreaking and genre changing with political commentary and adult themes. In 1998 it won the Hugo Award, that annually highlights the best in science fiction. 



Many fans either didn’t know about the massacre and many felt the plot was too political. I’m not going to address the other elements of the show but wanted to discuss the Tulsa Massacre and other events concerning white supremacist violence that were widespread events in American History that we may not be aware of.







Topics referenced:



* Red Summer * The Tulsa Massacre * The Wilmington Massacre* The Rosewood Massacre* Alfred Moore Waddell * Winston Salem’s Confederate Monument Removed*  Mass Racial Violence in the United States 



Feel free to add corrections or additions in the comments. If you found this content informative, please subscribe.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>#27. The Spontaneous Episode</title>
      <link>http://stephenomenal.com/audio/27-the-spontaneous-episode/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=5395</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Aug 2019 02:44:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Picked up my phone after a long day with the news of the El Paso shooting. It keeps happening.</p>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Picked up my phone after a long day with the news of the El Paso shooting. It keeps happening.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle> Picked up my phone after a long day with the news of the El Paso shooting. It keeps happening.</itunes:subtitle>
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Picked up my phone after a long day with the news of the El Paso shooting. It keeps happening.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>#26: Bird Boxing</title>
      <link>https://stephenvcharles.com/audio/26-bird-boxing/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=4984</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 07:06:11 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It’s been a minute since I’ve posted to the podcast but podcasting is WAY easier than vlogging, so I wanted to get one final episode in this year!</p>
<p>I will share my thoughts on the Bird Box craze.</p>
<p>The Netflix show has become the event of the holiday. Opinions, complaints and hidden meanings. You know you want to watch.</p>
<p>Edit that I couldn’t fix without it sounding chopped should be, “They want you to see the world the way they see the world.”</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s been a minute since I’ve posted to the podcast but podcasting is WAY easier than vlogging, so I wanted to get one final episode in this year!</p>
<p>I will share my thoughts on the Bird Box craze.</p>
<p>The Netflix show has become the event of the holiday. Opinions, complaints and hidden meanings. You know you want to watch.</p>
<p>Edit that I couldn’t fix without it sounding chopped should be, “They want you to see the world the way they see the world.”</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>It’s been a minute since I’ve posted to the podcast but podcasting is WAY easier than vlogging, so I wanted to get one final episode in this year! I will share my thoughts on the Bird Box craze. The Netflix show has become the event of the holiday.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>It’s been a minute since I’ve posted to the podcast but podcasting is WAY easier than vlogging, so I wanted to get one final episode in this year!
I will share my thoughts on the Bird Box craze.
The Netflix show has become the event of the holiday. Opinions, complaints and hidden meanings. You know you want to watch.
Edit that I couldn’t fix without it sounding chopped should be, “They want you to see the world the way they see the world.”
Enjoy!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>#25 – The State of Black Women in America</title>
      <link>https://stephenvcharles.com/audio/ep-25-the-state-of-black-women-in-america/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=4732</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 19:27:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Brandi Collins-Calhoun, Jasmine Getrouw-Moore and Christina M. Yongue join me talk about the State of Black Women in America. Forgive my brain fart on confusing the Williams sisters.</p>
<p>Brandi Collins-Calhoun is the Director of Reproductive and Maternal Health at the YWCA Greensboro. She studied History at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is currently a student midwife at the National Midwifery Institute. Brandi has been committed to birth work for 6 years in multiple capacities ranging from full spectrum doula, childbirth educator and lactation advocate . She has dedicated to centering her work around reproductive and birth justice to focus on maternal mortality rates in people of color.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.codejgm.com/blog/">Jasmine Getrouw-Moore</a> educator, professional networker, connection maker, and action taker. I am an experienced public health professional and social justice advocate with a wide range of skills. My professional expertise is rooted in maternal and child health education and anti-racism organizing. My maternal and child health education “toolbox” encompasses education strategies and approaches for expanding health and wellness across the lifespan (childbirth education, prenatal parenting education, Safe Sleep education, and life skills education).</p>
<p>Christina M. Yongue is passionate about racial health equity, Black liberation, and community health and organizing. She was one of the Project Managers for the “Accountability for Cancer Care through Undoing Racism and Equity” Research Study, which was developed through the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative. She now works at UNCG to teach and direct educational programs for the next generation of community health educators. She is also passionate about raising her two daughters with strong sisterhood values.</p>
Show Notes:
<p></p>
<p class="hx"><a href="https://rewire.news/article/2018/04/11/maternal-health-replace-race-with-racism/">Race Isn’t a Risk Factor in Maternal Health. Racism Is.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://blackmamasmatter.org/">Black Momma’s Matter Alliance</a></p>
<p><a href="https://fusion.tv/video/390130/death-by-delivery/">Death By Delivery: a searing portrait of the cost of racism in America</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.domesticworkers.org/status-black-women-united-states">The Status of Black Women in The United States</a> (<a href="https://www.domesticworkers.org/sites/default/files/SOBW_report2017_compressed.pdf">Full Report</a>)</p>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brandi Collins-Calhoun, Jasmine Getrouw-Moore and Christina M. Yongue join me talk about the State of Black Women in America. Forgive my brain fart on confusing the Williams sisters.</p>
<p><strong>Brandi Collins-Calhoun</strong> is the Director of Reproductive and Maternal Health at the YWCA Greensboro. She studied History at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is currently a student midwife at the National Midwifery Institute. Brandi has been committed to birth work for 6 years in multiple capacities ranging from full spectrum doula, childbirth educator and lactation advocate . She has dedicated to centering her work around reproductive and birth justice to focus on maternal mortality rates in people of color.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.codejgm.com/blog/">Jasmine Getrouw-Moore</a></strong> educator, professional networker, connection maker, and action taker. I am an experienced public health professional and social justice advocate with a wide range of skills. My professional expertise is rooted in maternal and child health education and anti-racism organizing. My maternal and child health education “toolbox” encompasses education strategies and approaches for expanding health and wellness across the lifespan (childbirth education, prenatal parenting education, Safe Sleep education, and life skills education).</p>
<p><strong>Christina M. Yongue</strong> is passionate about racial health equity, Black liberation, and community health and organizing. She was one of the Project Managers for the “Accountability for Cancer Care through Undoing Racism and Equity” Research Study, which was developed through the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative. She now works at UNCG to teach and direct educational programs for the next generation of community health educators. She is also passionate about raising her two daughters with strong sisterhood values.</p>
Show Notes:
<p></p>
<p class="hx"><a href="https://rewire.news/article/2018/04/11/maternal-health-replace-race-with-racism/">Race Isn’t a Risk Factor in Maternal Health. Racism Is.</a></p>
<p><a href="https://blackmamasmatter.org/">Black Momma’s Matter Alliance</a></p>
<p><a href="https://fusion.tv/video/390130/death-by-delivery/">Death By Delivery: a searing portrait of the cost of racism in America</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.domesticworkers.org/status-black-women-united-states">The Status of Black Women in The United States</a> (<a href="https://www.domesticworkers.org/sites/default/files/SOBW_report2017_compressed.pdf">Full Report</a>)</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Brandi Collins-Calhoun, Jasmine Getrouw-Moore and Christina M. Yongue join me talk about the State of Black Women in America. Forgive my brain fart on confusing the Williams sisters. Brandi Collins-Calhoun is the Director of Reproductive and Maternal H...</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Brandi Collins-Calhoun, Jasmine Getrouw-Moore and Christina M. Yongue join me talk about the State of Black Women in America. Forgive my brain fart on confusing the Williams sisters.
Brandi Collins-Calhoun is the Director of Reproductive and Maternal Health at the YWCA Greensboro. She studied History at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and is currently a student midwife at the National Midwifery Institute. Brandi has been committed to birth work for 6 years in multiple capacities ranging from full spectrum doula, childbirth educator and lactation advocate . She has dedicated to centering her work around reproductive and birth justice to focus on maternal mortality rates in people of color.
Jasmine Getrouw-Moore educator, professional networker, connection maker, and action taker. I am an experienced public health professional and social justice advocate with a wide range of skills. My professional expertise is rooted in maternal and child health education and anti-racism organizing. My maternal and child health education “toolbox” encompasses education strategies and approaches for expanding health and wellness across the lifespan (childbirth education, prenatal parenting education, Safe Sleep education, and life skills education).
Christina M. Yongue is passionate about racial health equity, Black liberation, and community health and organizing. She was one of the Project Managers for the “Accountability for Cancer Care through Undoing Racism and Equity” Research Study, which was developed through the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative. She now works at UNCG to teach and direct educational programs for the next generation of community health educators. She is also passionate about raising her two daughters with strong sisterhood values.
Show Notes:

Race Isn’t a Risk Factor in Maternal Health. Racism Is.
Black Momma’s Matter Alliance
Death By Delivery: a searing portrait of the cost of racism in America
The Status of Black Women in The United States (Full Report)</itunes:summary>
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      <title>24: New Year, 2005 Me</title>
      <link>https://stephenvcharles.com/audio/24-new-year-2005/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=4700</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:56:18 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This is the final episode of 2017. No resolutions, just a suggestion. Friend share What They’re Leaving Behind in 2017. A retrospective of my Top 10 News Events, and my Top 17 Important Passings.</p>
<p>Plus, the latest in the Cord Cutting Chronicles. Here’s <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/youtube-tv-vs-cable-tv-replacements,news-24578.html">Tom’s Guide review</a> of the live tv streaming services I discussed.<a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/youtube-tv-vs-cable-tv-replacements,news-24578.html"> </a>Hulu Live  TV looked like a winner but the dealbreaker was inexplicably no Android TV app, so I couldn’t evaluate.</p>
<p>Enjoy.</p>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the final episode of 2017. No resolutions, just a suggestion. Friend share What They’re Leaving Behind in 2017. A retrospective of my Top 10 News Events, and my Top 17 Important Passings.</p>
<p>Plus, the latest in the Cord Cutting Chronicles. Here’s <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/youtube-tv-vs-cable-tv-replacements,news-24578.html">Tom’s Guide review</a> of the live tv streaming services I discussed.<a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/youtube-tv-vs-cable-tv-replacements,news-24578.html"> </a>Hulu Live  TV looked like a winner but the dealbreaker was inexplicably no Android TV app, so I couldn’t evaluate.</p>
<p>Enjoy.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>This is the final episode of 2017. No resolutions, just a suggestion. Friend share What They’re Leaving Behind in 2017. A retrospective of my Top 10 News Events, and my Top 17 Important Passings.
Plus, the latest in the Cord Cutting Chronicles. Here’s Tom’s Guide review of the live tv streaming services I discussed. Hulu Live  TV looked like a winner but the dealbreaker was inexplicably no Android TV app, so I couldn’t evaluate.
Enjoy.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>#23: Me Too</title>
      <link>https://stephenomenal.com/audio/ep-23-me-too/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=4678</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 10:13:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Trigger warning. This episode contains “Me Too” stories by victims of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment.</p>
<p>You are welcome to leave feedback in the comments.</p>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Trigger warning.</em> </strong>This episode contains “Me Too” stories by victims of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment.</p>
<p>You are welcome to leave feedback in the comments.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Trigger warning. This episode contains “Me Too” stories by victims of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment. You are welcome to leave feedback in the comments.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Trigger warning. This episode contains “Me Too” stories by victims of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment.
You are welcome to leave feedback in the comments.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Seven Months Later</title>
      <link>http://stephenomenal.com/audio/22-seven-months-later/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=4665</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2017 23:18:55 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Happy International Podcasting Day! #serendipity
This episode is a bit of a recap between what happened in the seven months between episodes. What The Health! Empty Nesting! I also discuss the impact of Irma and Maria, and talk about the OnePlus 5 smartphone and the Zhiyun Smooth Q smartphone gimble/stabilizer. Enjoy!
Below is footage shot on the streets of Greensboro, NC with the OnePlus 5 using the Smooth Q smartphone gimble.
]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy International Podcasting Day! #serendipity
This episode is a bit of a recap between what happened in the seven months between episodes. What The Health! Empty Nesting! I also discuss the impact of Irma and Maria, and talk about the OnePlus 5 smartphone and the Zhiyun Smooth Q smartphone gimble/stabilizer. Enjoy!
Below is footage shot on the streets of Greensboro, NC with the OnePlus 5 using the Smooth Q smartphone gimble.
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      <itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:author>proof of my existence</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Happy International Podcasting Day! #serendipity This episode is a bit of a recap between what happened in the seven months between episodes. What The Health! Empty Nesting! I also discuss the impact of Irma and Maria,</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Happy International Podcasting Day! #serendipity
This episode is a bit of a recap between what happened in the seven months between episodes. What The Health! Empty Nesting! I also discuss the impact of Irma and Maria, and talk about the OnePlus 5 smartphone and the Zhiyun Smooth Q smartphone gimble/stabilizer. Enjoy!
Below is footage shot on the streets of Greensboro, NC with the OnePlus 5 using the Smooth Q smartphone gimble.
</itunes:summary>
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      <title>#21: I Came, I Saw, I Conned</title>
      <link>http://stephenomenal.com/observations/21-i-came-i-saw-i-conned/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=4638</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:49:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This weekend&#8217;s Greensboro Comicon was my first Comic Book themed convention. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will try to catch the Charlotte Comicon if not the Bull City One. I was able to get some time to talk to artists Marcus Williams (Tuskegee Heirs) and Afua Richardson (Black Panther: The World of Wakanda), along with professional Cosplayer, Eddie Newsome.
Marcus, Afua and Eddie were the panel on the Black Heroes Matter forum. It was great to speak to them and thank them for their work and talents. Below were a few sights from the weekend.
     
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weekend&#8217;s Greensboro Comicon was my first Comic Book themed convention. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will try to catch the Charlotte Comicon if not the Bull City One. I was able to get some time to talk to artists Marcus Williams (Tuskegee Heirs) and Afua Richardson (Black Panther: The World of Wakanda), along with professional Cosplayer, Eddie Newsome.
Marcus, Afua and Eddie were the panel on the Black Heroes Matter forum. It was great to speak to them and thank them for their work and talents. Below were a few sights from the weekend.
     
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      <itunes:subtitle>This weekend’s Greensboro Comicon was my first Comic Book themed convention. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will try to catch the Charlotte Comicon if not the Bull City One. I was able to get some time to talk to artists Marcus Williams (Tuskegee Heirs) a...</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>This weekend’s Greensboro Comicon was my first Comic Book themed convention. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will try to catch the Charlotte Comicon if not the Bull City One. I was able to get some time to talk to artists Marcus Williams (Tuskegee Heirs) and Afua Richardson (Black Panther: The World of Wakanda), along with professional Cosplayer, Eddie Newsome.
Marcus, Afua and Eddie were the panel on the Black Heroes Matter forum. It was great to speak to them and thank them for their work and talents. Below were a few sights from the weekend.
     
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      <title>#20: The Sunday Breakfast Five</title>
      <link>http://stephenomenal.com/audioblog/20-sunday-breakfast-five/</link>
      <guid>http://stephenomenal.com/?p=4533</guid>
      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2017 13:21:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the most spontaneous episode ever (sparked by runny eggs), Noelle and I come up with a list of Five Things We&#8217;ve Grown to Love Over Time.
Enjoy.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the most spontaneous episode ever (sparked by runny eggs), Noelle and I come up with a list of Five Things We&#8217;ve Grown to Love Over Time.
Enjoy.]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In the most spontaneous episode ever (sparked by runny eggs), Noelle and I come up with a list of Five Things We’ve Grown to Love Over Time. Enjoy.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In the most spontaneous episode ever (sparked by runny eggs), Noelle and I come up with a list of Five Things We’ve Grown to Love Over Time.
Enjoy.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>#19: Self Love in the New Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2017 14:49:13 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ayisha Evans, Sharita Mathis-Lawson and Zithobile Nxumalo join me on the first episode of 2017. We catch up since our last conversation, and talk about self love and rituals in the new year, as well the new administration.]]></description>
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      <title>#18: Sour Sixteen</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:04:44 -0500</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[My final podcast episode. of 2016. After a brief hiatus, one final rant of the year.
We&#8217;ve seen enough recaps, it&#8217;s been a hell of a year. In this episode I talk about Trump, The Alt Right, Racism at Steinmart, Kwanzaa*, Fences snot, Hidden Figures&#8217; Katherine Johnson, Ed Welburn and I get hands on with Google Home.
*For more Kwanzaa, check out my&nbsp;Kwanzaa&nbsp;episode from last year.
Also:&nbsp;IFTTT,&nbsp;Phillips Hue,&nbsp;WeMo]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[My final podcast episode. of 2016. After a brief hiatus, one final rant of the year.
We&#8217;ve seen enough recaps, it&#8217;s been a hell of a year. In this episode I talk about Trump, The Alt Right, Racism at Steinmart, Kwanzaa*, Fences snot, Hidden Figures&#8217; Katherine Johnson, Ed Welburn and I get hands on with Google Home.
*For more Kwanzaa, check out my&nbsp;Kwanzaa&nbsp;episode from last year.
Also:&nbsp;IFTTT,&nbsp;Phillips Hue,&nbsp;WeMo]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>My final podcast episode. of 2016. After a brief hiatus, one final rant of the year.
We’ve seen enough recaps, it’s been a hell of a year. In this episode I talk about Trump, The Alt Right, Racism at Steinmart, Kwanzaa*, Fences snot, Hidden Figures’ Katherine Johnson, Ed Welburn and I get hands on with Google Home.
*For more Kwanzaa, check out my Kwanzaa episode from last year.
Also: IFTTT, Phillips Hue, WeMo</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Contests and Protests</title>
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      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:34:56 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After Summer Hiatus I&#8217;m back! I&#8217;m talking about Donald Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Outreach&#8221; to Black Voters and the reaction. and Colin Kaepernick&#8217;s protest of the Star Spangled Banner and its history. I&#8217;m also discussing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.&#8217;s Letter from Birmingham Jail. I&#8217;ve cut the cord fully and see how I&#8217;m faring with Sling!]]></description>
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      <itunes:subtitle>After Summer Hiatus I’m back! I’m talking about Donald Trump’s “Outreach” to Black Voters and the reaction. and Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the Star Spangled Banner and its history. I’m also discussing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>After Summer Hiatus I’m back! I’m talking about Donald Trump’s “Outreach” to Black Voters and the reaction. and Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the Star Spangled Banner and its history. I’m also discussing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. I’ve cut the cord fully and see how I’m faring with Sling!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>#16: The Music Episode</title>
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      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2016 10:37:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It took 16 episodes, but I&#8217;m finally joined by my partner in crime (&amp; life) Noelle Charles! We talk music, specifically about the 25 (+1) most influential albums in our lives. Enjoy!
Here&#8217;s Noelle&#8217;s compiled playlist for listening:

And Stephen&#8217;s compiled playlist:
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It took 16 episodes, but I&#8217;m finally joined by my partner in crime (&amp; life) Noelle Charles! We talk music, specifically about the 25 (+1) most influential albums in our lives. Enjoy!
Here&#8217;s Noelle&#8217;s compiled playlist for listening:

And Stephen&#8217;s compiled playlist:
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      <itunes:subtitle>It took 16 episodes, but I’m finally joined by my partner in crime (&amp; life) Noelle Charles! We talk music, specifically about the 25 (+1) most influential albums in our lives. Enjoy! Here’s Noelle’s compiled playlist for listening:  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>It took 16 episodes, but I’m finally joined by my partner in crime (&amp; life) Noelle Charles! We talk music, specifically about the 25 (+1) most influential albums in our lives. Enjoy!
Here’s Noelle’s compiled playlist for listening:

And Stephen’s compiled playlist:
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      <title>#15: Beats, Rhymes &amp; Phife - proof of my existence</title>
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      <dc:creator>proof of my existence</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 16:41:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sit back and strap in for a ride, once again w/ Sean Coon. We cover the legacy of the 5 foot assassin Malike &#8220;Phife Dawg&#8221; Taylor, North Carolina&#8217;s HB2 &#8220;bathroom bill&#8221;, Bernie&#8217;s bird moment, Coach K double apology, Lebron&#8217;s antics, Superman v Batman (and his iterations), Daredevil and House of Cards (and more!) #spoilers
Bonus: Find out the influence of Luke Cage over one Nicolas Coppola.
As discussed in the Podcast, Scott Van Pelt&#8217;s touching tribute to Phife: 
WSB&#8217;s Tribute 
and their backstory]]></description>
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Bonus: Find out the influence of Luke Cage over one Nicolas Coppola.
As discussed in the Podcast, Scott Van Pelt&#8217;s touching tribute to Phife: 
WSB&#8217;s Tribute 
and their backstory]]></content:encoded>
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Bonus: Find out the influence of Luke Cage over one Nicolas Coppola.
As discussed in the Podcast, Scott Van Pelt’s touching tribute to Phife: 
WSB’s Tribute 
and their backstory</itunes:summary>
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