Professional Culture the Podcast

Professional Culture Podcast

Prof Culture: Christopher Cooper and Jarmichael Harris share their perspectives as professional men who have graduated from the same Predominantly White Institution which they now work for. Listen as the two explore topics on popular culture, current events, faith, and personal growth.

  1. 10/22/2020

    Episode 5.2 - We're in Good Hands

    Coop and J Harris debate LeBron versus MJ, chat about Election Cycle 2020, and other hot topics in the media.

  2. 10/13/2020

    Episode 5.1 - United Corporations of America

    Welcome to Season 5 of Professional Culture the Podcast! Coop and J chat about Wedding Bells, Election 2020, Black Lives Matter, and Higher Education in our first episode back in several months! There is a lot to unpack in Season 5, glad your still with us!

  3. 05/01/2020

    Episode 4.5 - Frederick Shegog

    Chris and J sit down with one of J's mentee's Frederick "Freddy" Shegog and talk recovery and the grind of entrepreneurship.  Frederick Shegog, Founder/CEO of The Message LLC, is inspiring, educating, and creating healthy lifestyles for all as a motivational speaker. Dumpster diving, panhandling, and drinking were once everyday activities for Frederick Shegog. In his early twenties, he entered a spiral of addiction and untreated mental health that pulled him away from his childhood dreams. Despite a decade of alcohol abuse and time spent homeless, Shegog was able to transform himself into an honors student in just two years. Now, as a motivational speaker, he is on a mission to help others combat substance use disorder and mental health. Experienced in creating and facilitating workshops to address the needs of the community in the areas of collegiate recovery, substance use disorders, and mental health, he is changing the way colleges serve/educate students in recovery and dealing with mental illness. Frederick routinely speaks to patients range in age from 16-65 dealing with physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Group and lecture topics range from family, parenting, friendships, significant others, and goal setting. To learn more about Frederick, visit his website, http://www.themessagellc.com.

  4. 05/01/2020

    Episode 4.4 - Tonya Lynch

    Chris and J sit down with Emmy Award Winner, Tonya J. Lynch. Tonya J. Lynch is the founder of the non-profit The Black Light Project and executive producer and creative director of the documentary and photography exhibit by the same name. Since 2017 she has presented on media imaging and shown the film and exhibit along the East Coast including: The University of Maryland, the National Black Child Development Institute, And Pitt Community College. Recently the project was highlighted in on the UNC-TV (PBS) program ‘Muse’. That segment would win Best Historical and Cultural Segment at the 34th Annual Mid-South Regional Emmy’s.   In addition to her film and production work, Tonya has formerly worked as a English and Public Speaking instructor at PittCommunity College and Wake Tech. She holds a Masters degree in English from ECU.  She also co-owns JGirls Style Solutions with her sister Mimi Jefferson. And on any given Saturday you can find her whipping up the famous sauce for her husband’s famous wings for Toot’s Smokin Coals. She is the mother of 8 children: ages 5 to 20.

  5. 05/01/2020

    Episode 4.3 - "Our Friends are Dope!"

    Chris and J catch up and chat about the success of Professional Culture the Podcast and the amazing people in our lives that have blessed the show.

  6. 02/29/2020

    Episode 4.2 - The Pittmans

    Coop and J sit down with the dynamic duo and power couple Jarrette and Maya Pittman. Jarrette and Maya met in a spoken word poetry and theater group at UNC-Chapel Hill, and have been connected ever since.  The Pittman's got married in 2015, and have been able to continue valuing what's right, over what's popular.  Living the professions of an attorney at law and licensed mental health counselor, our purposes have been aligned in being able to serve others.  Family, friends, moments, memories, living, laughing and loving are what make their lives most meaningful.

  7. 02/16/2020

    Episode 4.1 - Elijah Jackson

    Coop and J sit down with long-time friend, Elijah Jackson. LXI Music Group is made up of three individuals. Antonio Newton aka Jeez Louize (producer/artist), Frank THE Phre$h (producer/artist), and Ernest Pharr III aka EP3. Established in 2019, LXI Music Group embodies creativity at its finest. Great vibes, a love for music, and a passionate outlook on life.

  8. 02/16/2020

    Episode 3.5 Caitlin Gooch

    Coop and J sit down with Caitlin Gooch, ECU Alum and Founder of Saddle Up and Read Literacy Program. Caitlin Gooch is the founder of Saddle Up And Read literacy program and co-host of Young Black Equestrians the Podcast. She has 4 horses, 3 dogs, and 1 rabbit. Caitlin was introduced to horses at an early age. Her father owns a horse farm in Wendell, NC which sparked her passion for horses. For 23 years she has ridden Western as well as bareback. In 2015,  she graduated East Carolina University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Currently, Caitlin is studying to obtain certification as a professional therapeutic horseback riding instructor. Caitlin is the co-leader of Happy Hooves 4-H club and co-host of Young Black Equestrians the Podcast. She has faith that she will open her own equestrian center, which will serve as a positive space for youth to create and will provide family therapy services.

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Prof Culture: Christopher Cooper and Jarmichael Harris share their perspectives as professional men who have graduated from the same Predominantly White Institution which they now work for. Listen as the two explore topics on popular culture, current events, faith, and personal growth.

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  • Creator
    Professional Culture Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Professional Culture Podcast
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    Professional Culture the Podcast