Make it Make Sense: A Quiet Rebel Podcast

Tracie Jae

Where we try to make sense of the things which make no sense to us.

  1. 04/18/2022

    S3E3: Dismantling Racism with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery

    Make it Make Sense is a Quiet Rebel Podcast where Tracie Jae and her guest try to make sense of the things which make no sense to them. This week's guest is Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (TLC) and we discussed dismantling racism. About Terrlyn Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (TLC) is a pastologist (ordained minister and licensed psychologist) who invites people into transformation through the journey of  sacred intelligence: tapping into one’s internal source in order to make intelligent choices that manifest the good of humanity.  She helps leaders discover how their sphere of influence can change the status quo and dismantle racism. She is the author of Sacred Intelligence:  The Essence of Sacred, Selfish & Shared Relationships. Her upcoming book is:  Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation From the Inside Out. She is the host of Dismantle Racism on talkradio.nyc.     Rev. Dr. TLC is the pastor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield, MA.   You can connect with her at https://www.sacredintelligence.com/. Patreon subscribers have access to the full video and extended conversation. Make it Make Sense is hosted and produced by Tracie Jae in Houston, TX on the Indigenous Land of the Karankawa People. We hope that something you heard today will move you, open you, or give you pause. We welcome your questions, comments and concerns. Until next time - remember to #feedthehappy and LOVE first, always!

    S3E3: Dismantling Racism with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery
  2. 04/12/2022

    S3E2: Making Sense of the Sports of Politics with Kim Y. Davis

    Make it Make Sense is a Quiet Rebel Podcast where Tracie Jae and her guest try to make sense of the things which make no sense to them.  This week we chat with Kim Y. Davis about sports and politics.  About Kim  Kim Davis is a veteran journalist, entrepreneur, media consultant, keynote speaker and sports analyst. She has more than 25 years of experience in news, sports, and media management for network TV affiliates such as NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, WB, and Comcast where she has broadcast 1000s of stories, interviews, and live shows. She’s worked as an anchor, reporter, host, producer and news manager.   She is President of The KD Company, a media and communications consulting company, providing video production, media training, strategic and crisis communications and features “Chalk Talk”, an interactive sports communications series for women. Kim founded the company in 2004 after successfully working as a journalist around the country and serving as Vice President of Super Bowl XXXVIII (38). She also owns Kimy Treats, a company that features vegan, non-gmo popcorn, and gives her a chance to show off her culinary creativity.   Her career started in print and talk radio in her hometown, Houston, Texas. Kim disrupts the normal while creating the spectacular. This dynamic journalist, leadership and communication strategist delivers content that empowers audiences. Throw in her experience running two businesses while hosting and producing a weekly live sports show, and you’re in for a treat. Years of working in locker rooms, with team owners, industry executives, sponsors and rabid sports fans have given Kim an abundance of real-life insights that she uses to tell stories about all things sports, culture and food! Her first book is in the works and she hopes to launch a new TV show, “Sports Bites with Kim,” in the third quarter of 2021.   Kim is a native Houstonian and graduate of Texas A&M University. She's received several awards for professional excellence and community service including being named one of Houston’s Top 25 Women in 2010. She remains active in the community and has served on several boards including AIDS Foundation Houston, UNCF, Dress for  Success, Academia in Motion (AIM), the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (Treasurer), the Zina Garrison Academy and the Houston Associations of Black Journalists.   You can connect with Kim at https://www.kimydavis.com.   Patreon subscribers have access to the full video and extended conversation.    **********   Make it Make Sense is hosted and produced by Tracie Jae in Houston, TX on the Indigenous Land of the Karankawa People. We hope that something you heard today will move you, open you, or give you pause. We welcome your questions, comments and concerns.  Until next time - remember to #feedthehappy and LOVE first, always!

    S3E2: Making Sense of the Sports of Politics with Kim Y. Davis
  3. 02/28/2022

    S2E7: Making Sense of Discomfort with Brandyn Campbell

    Make it Make Sense is a Quiet Rebel Podcast where Tracie Jae and her guest try to make sense of the things which make no sense to them. This week's guest is Brandyn Campbell and we tried to make sense of discomfort - specifically people's discomfort with sharing the racialized history of America.  About Brandyn Brandyn Campbell combines her passions for communications and diversity to help businesses build and articulate their commitment to racial justice. The founder of Brandyn Campbell Communications LLC (BCC), a boutique DEI consulting firm, she draws on over 20 years of experience providing training and strategy on multiculturalism and cultural competence. Brandyn has worked with clients around the world to provide actionable solutions to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout their communications and cultures. Organizations around the world that have benefited from Brandyn’s expertise include the NFL, Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, high-growth startups, and nonprofit organizations.    Brandyn has written on topics including race, Black Lives Matter, and the role of empathy in healing division for outlets including Businessweek, Philadelphia magazine, and Thrive Global. She is regularly featured on podcasts and in media outlets as an expert in her field. Tracie and Brandyn are both members of Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network. For more information on this organization, visit DWEN.com.   For information on Brandyn's work, visit http://www.brandyncampbell.com. ***********   Patreon subscribers have access to the full video and extended conversation.   Make it Make Sense is hosted and produced by Tracie Jae in Houston, TX on the Indigenous Land of the Karankawa People. We hope that something you heard today will move you, open you, or give you pause. We welcome your questions, comments and concerns.  Until next time - remember to #feedthehappy and LOVE first, always! Please note: In keeping with our 2 months on, 1 month off format, this will be the last new show until April 2022. See you soon!

  4. 02/14/2022

    S2E6: Making Sense of Nothing and Everything with Theresa M. Robinson

    Make it Make Sense is a Quiet Rebel Podcast where Tracie Jae and her guest try to make sense of the things which make no sense to them. This week's guest is Theresa M. Robinson and we discussed how nothing quite makes sense, while simultaneously, everything makes sense depending on your perspective. About Theresa One of seven anti-racism educators of 2020 featured in Forbes, Theresa is a "disruptive inclusionist" in the anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space. As an ATD Certified Master Trainer and Coach, Theresa takes participants beyond unconscious bias with a transformational experience that is (1) centered on challenging hearts and minds, (2) predicated on the necessary discomfort that precedes growth and change, and (3) grounded in honoring people's lived experiences.  Through immersive exercises and scenarios, Theresa guides participants on their journey to becoming anti-racist inclusive leaders. Averaging 50+ live engagements annually since 2005, she has facilitated Well-Being, DEI, and Leadership corporate training for executives from a wide range of Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Nationwide, Deloitte, Mars, Allstate, Disney, KPMG, Cisco. Marriott, Procter & Gamble, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, ExxonMobil, Walmart, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. You can connect with Theresa on her website or on LinkedIn. Patreon subscribers have access to the full video and extended conversation - the part where Theresa puts her elbows on the table and really digs into the conversation. ********** Make it Make Sense is hosted and produced by Tracie Jae in Houston, TX on the Indigenous Land of the Karankawa People. We hope that something you heard today will move you, open you, or give you pause. We welcome your questions, comments and concerns. Until next time - remember to #feedthehappy and LOVE first, always!

    S2E6: Making Sense of Nothing and Everything with Theresa M. Robinson

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