We Talk Weekly

We Talk Weekly

Travel with Host Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist Charles Gregory, Co-Host/Entertainment Reporter Lauren Sizzle, and Correspondent Classy Lady Sparkle as they embark on an exciting adventure that explores entertainment news, hot topics, fashion, music, politics and the "Good News/Bad News" around the globe... ALL FROM THE URBAN PERSPECTIVE! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/wetalkweekly for podcast videos! Follow us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkweekly/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetalkweekly/ Join the We Talk Weekly Network: www.wetalkweekly.com! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

  1. 10/09/2025

    We Talk Weekly 9_6_2025

    8:30  In person: Gabriela Watson-Burkett Gabriela is a filmmaker, producer, and journalist based in Philadelphia with Peruvian roots and a Brazilian upbringing. She is the Founder, Executive Director, and Editor-In-Chief of Inti Media, a media organization dedicated to producing multilingual news and documentaries that inspire change. Gabriela has worked with WPVI-TV/6ABC, WHYY, and PhillyCAM. Her documentary Baobab Flowers won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Short at the 2017 BlackStar Film Festival.  Gabriela is a 2025 fellow of NAHJ’s Adelante Leadership Academy. Her accolades include the AL DIA News Women of Merit, the Leeway Transformation Award and Art and Change Grant, the IPMF Film Grant, the Lenfest Next Generation Fund, and the Philadelphia Independent Media Finishing Fund Grant. She holds an MFA in Film & Media Arts from Temple University.   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9:15 StreamYard: Marcia N. Cole: Domestic violence is not often talked about as it relates to women being the perpetrator. Marcia N. Cole is a transformational leader, author, Registered Nurse, empowerment speaker, and the visionary behind Faith, Focus, & Finish Strong Zoom Talk. Through her powerful story of faith, forgiveness, and healing after the tragic loss of her brother, she inspires others to turn pain into purpose. As the author of Shattered Yet Unbroken, she amplifies the often-ignored conversation around domestic violence against men, especially within the Black community. Marcia is passionate about helping others heal, advocating for mental health, and equipping women and families with tools for spiritual and emotional restoration. She is also a devoted wife and mother of three, committed to walking in faith and empowering others to live free and finish strong.  Marcia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marciancole?igsh=MWtiYnRldWFhYW5vOA== Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

    2h 18m
  2. 09/09/2025

    David Oh on Resilience, Forgiveness, and Philadelphia’s Future

    Former Philadelphia Councilman David Oh sits down with We Talk Weekly for a powerful conversation on public service, personal resilience, and the responsibility of leadership. With more than a decade of experience on City Council, Oh reflects on his time in office, his commitment to building a stronger Philadelphia, and the lessons learned along the way. In this candid discussion, David shares the harrowing story of surviving a stabbing incident, and how faith and forgiveness guided his response. He opens up about the challenges of being a public servant, the importance of supporting creative economies, and why he believes true leadership requires choosing empathy and integrity even in moments of adversity. Oh also discusses his mayoral campaign, his thoughts on civic responsibility, and how communities can move forward in unity. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of a leader who has faced both political battles and personal trials, emerging with a message of hope and resilience. ✨ Highlights / Key Segments0:00 – Introduction & David Oh’s background6:00 – Reflections on 11 years in City Council13:20 – The night David Oh was stabbed: his firsthand account18:30 – Faith, forgiveness, and resilience in the face of violence33:00 – Public service, civic duty, and leadership lessons52:00 – Philadelphia’s future: safety, schools, and opportunity Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

    1h 52m

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Travel with Host Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist Charles Gregory, Co-Host/Entertainment Reporter Lauren Sizzle, and Correspondent Classy Lady Sparkle as they embark on an exciting adventure that explores entertainment news, hot topics, fashion, music, politics and the "Good News/Bad News" around the globe... ALL FROM THE URBAN PERSPECTIVE! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/wetalkweekly for podcast videos! Follow us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkweekly/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetalkweekly/ Join the We Talk Weekly Network: www.wetalkweekly.com! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.