EP #32: The Power of Voice: A Guide to Making Yourself Heard with Denise Woods Pt. 1

On the Did you know Segment… Sunni and Lisa discuss some great
news!  According to USAToday.com, more than 170 entertainers
have launched a group to combat racism and anti-semitism, The
group is called the Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance
(BJEA).  Some of the celebrities include Tiffany Haddish,
Billy Porter and Mayim Bialik. The BJEA launched on February 1,
2021, the first day of Black|African American History Month.
 





In addition, and in celebration of Black|African American History
Month, Sunni shares stories of inventors of everyday items that
we all use, i.e. the traffic light, the green, yellow and red
one! We are highlighting Garrett Morgan on this episode! 





On this episode of Active Allyship…it’s more than a #hashtag!
Sunni and Lisa converse with Denise Woods, author of The Power of
Voice. Ms. Woods is one of the nation’s most sought after vocal
coaches (keep reading, we’re going to make it, make sense), she
has worked with tons of celebrities, i.e. Will Smith, Mahershala
Ali, Idris Elba and many others.  Ms. Woods is more than a
vocal coach, she is light, she vibrates at such a high
frequency.  Sunni asks Ms. Woods what she was marinated in,
how she became the person she is today?  What a fascinating
story she shares of her upbringing, hint she uses the term
“gumbo”.





Ms. Woods discusses the expectations of her mother and growing
up, she and Sunni can relate to that Black Momma energy! 
Lisa want signing lessons and shares her experience as a Senior
in High School, now she’s thinking about the second chance she
has by reading Ms. Woods book.  Juilliard, who’s
familiar?  Yes, Ms. Woods shares her time at Juilliard and
the racial and class overtones that the students of color were
expected to conform to -  either their way or the
highway.  Wait until you hear about the discussion around
Juilliard having a jazz component at the school…Geezus!





What a fascinating story of how Ms. Woods helps Lonnie Rashid
Lynn (Common) unlock and access the magic of his voice, his
gift.  Understanding the placement of your voice is
mind-blowing!  Ms. Woods, breaks it all the way down! Who
knew?! Time was not on our side during this interview, so there
will be a Pt. II, it has to be!  





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