What A Word‪!‬ Ryan Sharpe

This episode is an important milestone for a number of reasons: It is Episode 100 and the final episode of season 2. I am also joined by my good friends Shane Brown, JD who is a practicing attorney and Jaevon Boxhill, JD who after serving in various capacities in public service for the city of Mt. Vernon declared earlier this year like I did that he was running on the Democratic Party Line for City Council. We discuss our respective journeys, the challenges and triumphs of running as a candidate in the hopes that listeners and viewers will be inspired to Run For Something. Follow us on Instagram: ​@whatawordpodcast @ryansharpeforpok @j_boxx_ @shanieb_mt. On Facebook Jaevon Boxhill for City Council ; Ryan Sharpe for Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board. Resources mentioned https://runforsomething.net/ #runforsomething #localelections #localelectionsmatter #councilman #citycouncil #towncouncil #campaign

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Duane M. Harley, Esq. is an entertainment attorney specializing in contract transactions. Duane Harley graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, CT in 1999. While attending law school Mr. Harley became the President of the Black Law Student Association for two (2) consecutive years. Under his leadership he helped provide mentorship to local youth within the community and began strengthening relationships between the Black student body and the university’s faculty and administration. In addition, during his final year attending law school he became the research assistant for his professor Marilyn Ford, Esq. who at the time represented superstar rap artist Keith Murray in an appeal from a criminal conviction. The efforts to overturn Murray’s conviction was successful.
Upon graduating Law School, Mr. Harley was hired by a boutique entertainment law firm located in Manhattan New York called Woods & Middleton, LLP. During his tenure Mr. Harley quickly became extremely knowledgeable of all types of entertainment contracts such as producer agreements, artist agreements, publishing agreements, and licensing agreements.

In 2002 Duane left Woods & Middleton, LLP to become the Founder of D. Harley, PC and have been providing conscientious legal representation exclusively to recording artists, music producers songwriters actors, singers, publishers and artist managers exclusively in the entertainment business. Such representation includes matters regarding copyright, trademark prosecution, right of publicity, music distribution, music recording, and music licensing. The types of client representation includes reality television personalities, corporate executives, independent record labels, record production companies, film production companies, recording artists, record producers, managers, screenwriters, musicians and publishers.

Mr. Harley is licensed to practice law in the state of New York and New Jersey and is a member of National Bar Association, Black Entertainment and Sports Law Association and the New York City Bar Association.

Contact Duane using his website: https://www.d-harley-pc.com. Follow on Instagram @dlegal77 or call (212) 683-8464

#entertainmentlawyer #entertainmentlaw #knowyourworth #blacklawyer #musicbusinesstips #publishing #licensing #royalties #lawstudentlife #investinyourself

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Keith Brown is a native of Jamaica. He is a product of the SDA church, and a testament to the
power of God to change lives. He is a graduate of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in
Mandeville Manchester Jamaica, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Theology.
He recently completed the Master of Divinity MDiv at the Andrews University Theological Seminary in
Berrien Springs Michigan. He also successfully completed Five units of ACPE, Inc. accredited
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at the AdventHealth CPE center in Orlando Florida. He is
currently a part of the Pastoral Care team at the AdventHealth Kissimmee Hospital, where he
provides pastoral, spiritual, and emotional support for the hospital staff, patients, and their
families. Keith is currently perusing the Doctor of Ministry degree DMin. Keith lives by proverbs 13:20 that says, “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise but
a companionship of fools shall be destroyed.” Keith’s ultimate goal is to make heaven His home, to pour into the lives of both the young and the young at heart, see them enjoying their Christian experience, and watch as they do great exploits for the Lord. Contact Keith at ruel_keith@yahoo.com and +1 (863) 399-5491 #jameshill #ncu #beautyintheunknown #journey

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Attorney Sharline S. Green’s estate planning practice offers targeted solutions to individuals and families, planning their lives and securing their futures. She specializes in guiding her clients with compassion and respect, honoring the uniqueness in each person, while providing them with the critical information needed to make the financial and legal decisions necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones, accomplish their desired goals, and leave a legacy for the next generation. Whatever your story, Sharline will help you capture it and preserve it.
Sharline received her Juris Doctorate degree from Emory University School of Law in 2002. She also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Economy, cum laude, from Andrews University. Prior to starting her first law practice in 2004, The Law Office of Green & Associates, P.C., Sharline worked for two Metro Atlanta law firms, Dewrell Sacks, LLC and Burroughs & Keene, LLC. She was also a law clerk at the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta, Georgia, from 2001 to 2002, where she researched and analyzed, various issues associated with death row inmates, and prisoner’s rights.
In June, 2014, Sharline was the featured Attorney for the Attorney's Corner in the Atlanta Tribune Magazine, titled “Sharline Green, Esq. Real Estate Lawyer Protects Families and Children.” Her decision to focus on the Elder Law, Trusts, and Estate Planning practice area is based on this desire to protect families and children by securing their futures through guided planning. Website : http://www.sgreenpclaw.com. Follow Sharline on Instagram @sgreenpclaw LinkedIn Sharline S. Green, Esq ; Facebook Sharline Saunders Green #estateplanning #lawschooladvice #lawyerlife #estate_planning #inspirational

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Sean’s practice areas focus primarily on litigation, where he represents clients and businesses in criminal and civil matters as well as resolving disputes as an administrative officer in arbitration hearings.
Prior to joining Hamilton Clarke, LLP, Sean served as a public defender with The Legal Aid Society of New York City (LAS), the largest public-interest law firm in the United States, where, since 2016, he represented thousands of indigent clients charged with serious felonies and misdemeanor matters. During his tenure, Sean litigated several suppression hearings and tried dozens of bench and jury trials to verdict. In his most recent trial, Sean secured the full acquittal of a client charged with attempted murder and weapons possession.
Sean is also a certified arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the largest securities dispute resolution forum in the United States. In this role, Sean is tasked with applying relevant laws, regulations and financial standards to resolving complex financial disputes, as well as facilitating negotiations and dialogue between disputing parties. He has also provided legal counsel to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s hurricane disaster relief loan program.
In addition to his broad legal practice, Sean is a member of New York City’s Community Board 9. Also, he is a volunteer tutor of reading, writing, English and ESOL with South Bronx United, a nonprofit organization that offers educational, sports coaching and immigration support services to at-risk middle and high school students. Sean has also tutored South Korean students in the English language, and he is a proud member of the New York Rugby Club, the oldest rugby club in the United States (founded in 1929). Follow Sean @_SeanFarrowESq on Instagram and Twitter and Facebook VoiceofWestHarlem #publicdefender #lawschooladvice #representationmatters

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Marcus “Rocky B” Williams was born and raised in The Bronx New York and brought up in a West Indian household which gave him a diverse taste in music and versatility as an artist. He has been recording and performing for over 20yrs. He has love for music and the arts as a whole and hopes to use his talents to honor God and serve the people. Follow Marcus “Rocky B” Williams on Instagram @rockybmusic and YouTube Rocky B - Topic #asweproceed #spokenword #spokenwordpoetry #independentartist #positiverap #christianrapartist

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