We The Scenario

Salutations you wonderful souls and welcome to another episode of We The Scenario. I'm your host Tony Siona and joining me today in the co-pilot seat is The Vibrant and Talented Miss Anya. Today we are in the presence of a true hero. Based out of Chicago, Illinois, an alumni of Xavier with a Bachelor Of Science in Biology also a Doctor of Pharmacy from Xavier University in Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy please join us in welcoming The essential care Guru Pharmacist Dr. Melanie Owens. As always we'd like to thank our audience for joining us today. You can catch all of our episodes on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Anchor and YouTube. Also give us a follow on Instagram @WeTheScenarioPodcast, @MentoringOnTheFly and @weleadours. Big love and appreciation to all who support our team here at WTS. Have a blessed week. See you next time on We The Scenario. 

Our guest today is a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, an assistant professor of Theology at Fordham University. He has a PhD in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University, and a master’s degree in Religious Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans. He has been a voice on panels organized for the World Forum of Liberation Theology, the American Academy of Religion, and the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologies. His current course offerings at Fordham are Faith and Critical Reason and Spirituals, the Blues, and African American Christianity. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Rufus Burnett! Thanks so much for joining us today. As always, we are so thankful to share this space with you all! You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and Youtube. You can also follow us on Instagram @wethescenariopodcast @weleadours @mentoringonthefly. We really love and appreciate you all, see you next week on We the Scenario! 

Good morning and welcome everyone to a very special episode of We the Scenario. I’m your host Tony Siona alongside the Incomparable Miss Maggie B. We have a very special show for you all today. In celebration of International Workers Day (May 1st), we have a panel of 3 guests joining us.

The first is Jorge Luis Cardona. Jorge is a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12. He is a Heavy Duty Repairman/Welder fabricator, Journeyman status. He also served in the US Marine Corps for 5 years as a maintenance technician on heavy aircraft support equipment.

Our next guest is Nancy Cruz, who was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Nancy became passionate about the fight for workers rights when she realized that work hinders one’s ability to be self-sufficient and address intersectional issues. She is an experienced labor organizer who has had the honor of working and fighting alongside janitors, fast food workers, postdocs and academic researchers.

Also we have Anabel Arauz a Community and Union Organizer with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 465. Raised in South Dego aka San Diego by a single mom who showed her how to stand up for her values. Miss Arauz has been advocating for workers for over a decade.

As always, we are so thankful to share this space with you all! You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and Youtube. You can also follow us on Instagram @wethescenariopodcast @weleadours @mentoringonthefly. I'm your Host Tony Siona, Alongside The Incomparable Miss Maggie B and Our very own Executive Producer Ro Cordova aka Degos Finest. We really love and appreciate you all, see you next week on We the Scenario!

Welcome and thank you for joining us here at We The Scenario. I am your Host for this special occasion this evening Sir Tony Siona.  Tonight we have the pleasure of having a very talented and influential guest. Hailing from Sunny Southern California, A Community Organizer and Outreach Specialist, A Reproductive Justice Organizer for California Latinas For Reproductive Justice. Representing STOP which is The acronym for Stop Terror and Oppression By Police Coalition, please join me in welcoming San Diego State University's Very Own Miss Rocio Zamora.

Recorded 4/22/21

As always, we are so thankful to share this space with you all! You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and Youtube. You can also follow us on Instagram @wethescenariopodcast @weleadours @mentoringonthefly. I'm your Host Tony Siona, Alongside The Incomparable Miss Maggie B and Our very own Executive Producer Ro Cordova aka Degos Finest. We really love and appreciate you all, see you next week on We the Scenario!

Good Morning friends and family in Podcast land and Welcome to We The Scenario. I'm your host Tony Siona alongside The Incomparable Miss Maggie B. Today’s discussion carries a lot of emotion. The mood of the country is all over the place. For myself I am appalled at the fact that my children, my wife and myself will and always have been targets for abuse from the same people that are supposed to Protect and Serve The Community. Rest In Peace George Floyd and thanks to all of our guest commentators Dr. Taylor, Patrick scott, Angela, Frederick Roots, Stacy Younger, Lejon Reese, Anya Hardeman, Justin Cala and Dwayne Aikens Jr.

Welcome family to another episode of We The Scenario. I'm your Host Tony Siona. This week my partner in crime is a little busy building the empire, y'all know her as the Incomparable Miss Maggie B. Today Our Governor slash Director of the Agents Of The Scenario will be tackling a very sensitive subject. Toxic Masculinity. Let me formally introduce you all to The Founder of We Lead Ours, Xavier University's Finest my brother and true friend joining me as Co Host Sir Dwayne Aikens.

Welcome one and all to another episode of We the Scenario, a podcast where each week we interview incredible and impactful individuals in the community to find out just what it took to get them to where they are today and to inspire and educate ourselves and our listeners of all ages. I’m your host, Maggie B alongside the fearless Mr. Tony Siona. We are super excited for our guest today, he’s the founder and CEO of the Close the Deal Show, a workshop facilitator and communication professional extraordinaire, please join me in welcoming Mr. Terrence McRae! Thanks and love to all those who take the time to join us weekly. We are very humbled to have this platform to share with you. As always you can follow us @wethescenariopodcast @mentoringonthefly and @weleadours Special shout-out To our TUPE Team and The OUSD for all the support. We stream on all Platforms Including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Anchor and Youtube. Thanks again to all. I'm your Host Tony Siona alongside The Incredible Miss Maggie B. This is We The Scenario. See you next week family.

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

Production Team: WELO Internship Team

Welcome everyone to this week’s episode of We the Scenario. I’m your host, Maggie B. 2021 has already proven itself to be another extremely challenging year, but we take the time today to be together, take a breather, and have inspiring conversations with another one of our amazing guests. I’m so excited to introduce our guest today, an actor with multiple credits including the hit shows Shameless and Dave and an Oakland native, please join me in welcoming Mr. Romeo Brown!  Thanks and love to all those who take the time to join us weekly. We are very humbled to have this platform to share with you. As always you can follow us @wethescenariopodcast @mentoringonthefly and @weleadours Special shout-out To our TUPE Team and The OUSD for all the support. We stream on all Platforms Including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Anchor and Youtube. Thanks again to all. I'm your Host Tony Siona alongside The Incredible Miss Maggie B. This is We The Scenario. See you next week family.

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

Production Team: WELO Internship Team

Welcome all to another episode of We The Scenario. I am your host Tony Siona alongside the incomparable Miss Maggie B. Before we get started I have to give big love and gratitude to my Team here at We The Scenario. Even during a pandemic, social unrest, and political bombs we have not taken our foot off the gas.

I'm extremely proud to be a part of this family. Now today our guest has an Incredible resume. Chief Executive Officer of United Pharmacy In Berkeley, Ca. A Consultant Pharmacist For The City of Berkeley Clinics, an Alumni of The University of California School Of Pharmacy as well as The University Of California Geriatric Institute. Please Join me in welcoming The Very Talented Dr. Pam.  Thanks and love to all those who take the time to join us weekly. 

We are very humbled to have this platform to share with you. As always you can follow us @wethescenariopodcast @mentoringonthefly and @weleadours Special shout-out To our TUPE Team and The OUSD for all the support. We stream on all Platforms Including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Anchor and Youtube. 

Happy 2021 and welcome to the first episode of We the Scenario of the new year!

We enter this new year with hearts and minds that have been challenged by the events, both personal and political, of 2020 and beginning of 2021. But those hearts and minds also remain open and hopeful for change and better days to come. 

As always, today we strive to spark interest and bring a little more of that hope via open conversations with our amazing guests. 

Today, we’ll be talking to Mr. Dominique McDowell, Director of Substance Abuse and Homeless Services--Marin City Health and Wellness.

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Guest: Kirk T. Lawson Educator

Date: 12/17/2020

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

Production Team: WELO Internship Team

I have no clue where to start when it comes to Our Guest Today. It feels like we're in the presence of a legendary leader Mr. Kirk Lawson. A Native of Chicago, Illinois with a rich and truly intriguing history, plus a resume that will change the way people think about their own situation.

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Dr. Clyde Lewis is the presumptive Trustee Elect for Antioch School District and has 20 years of experience working in education both domestically and internationally. Clyde has a bachelor’s degree in Ethnic Studies, a Masters in Educational Administration and a Doctorate in Education Leadership. He has raised millions of dollars through fundraising efforts, trained leaders internationally, and has managed teams. He is a wonderful public speaker and has a great sense of humor.

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Guest: EdD Clyde Lewis & Presumptive Trustee Elect for Antioch School District

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

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John Zelaski was born and raised in Oakland, CA. After he finished high school at Bishop O’ Dowd, he attended Oregon State for an opportunity to play D1 football. However, he decided to transfer to Xavier University of Louisiana after one year. John received a B.S. degree with distinction (Cum Laude) in Biology Pre-med with a double minor in Chemistry & Spanish. His ultimate goal is to use his education and experience to attend UC San Francisco or Stanford medical school. This would allow him to refine his abilities and better serve the community that made him who he is today. While studying for the MCAT John works for We Lead Ours nonprofit organization through their partnership with the Oakland Unified School District Behavioral Health Department where they mentor youth that may have substance abuse issues or need academic mentoring.

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Guest: John Zelaski Recent Graduate Of Xavier University of LA Biology Pre-med Major

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

Production Team: WELO Internship Team

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona/Maggie “MB” Buchanan

Guest: Corey Lillard Life Coach & Author

Director: Dwayne “Governor” Aikens Jr

Executive  Producer: Jhamel “HMTWNHERO” Robinson

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Corey Damon Lillard was born and raised in  East Oakland, California. As the youngest of eight siblings, he is no stranger to hard work  and determination. At a young age, he lost his mother to violence and at the tender age of eight, he was the victim of gun violence and had to be hospitalized for six months and underwent six surgeries to recover.  Corey could have easily fallen victim to his circumstances, but instead he realized that sharing his personal story of  triumph and transformation could serve in a mission of helping others. In  2017, he wrote, and self-published a book with the goal of uplifting as many  people as possible and sharing a way to overcome the obstacles that may  confront them, especially Oakland's youth. Corey’s belief emphasizes the importance of building strength in mind,  body and spirit. He teaches others how to connect mental and spiritual  strength with physical vigor through physical training and bodybuilding. Corey hopes to be a role model for his community and create a legacy for three beautiful daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his  family, doing feedings for his East Oakland community. He has been a  personal trainer for over 10 years and also serves as the current Chairman  of the longest running Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Rally in the Bay  Area.

For more information, please visit www.CoreyLilard.us or 510-356-7334

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Welcome to The Second Season of We The SCENARIO. We are humbled and extremely grateful to everyone involved with the creation of the show. Our main goal is to provide Information to our youth. Every special guest we have the honor of interviewing has the chance to change the narrative for our young children. In these trying times a little hope can go a long way. Thank you for supporting us. We will do our best to maintain the dignity and honor of the show intact. 

So with all that being said let's bring on our first guest of the new season. Oakland Native Skyline HS alumni graduate from North Carolina A&T & Tuskegee University both great HBCUs with a resume that is chocked full of accomplishments. The extremely talented Veterinarian Dr. Morgan Cornelius.

Hosts: Atilua “Tone” Siona / Maggie “Maggie B” Buchanan

Special Guest: Dr. Morgan Cornelius

Director: Dwayne “The Governor” Aikens

Production Team: Jhamel Robinson

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Sponsors: We Lead Ours-WELO- Bay Area Seminoles- TUPE-OUSD

Christopher was born in Hollywood Fl. Christopher graduated from Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education, and then later matriculated to South Carolina State University, where he earned his Master of Science Degree Individual and Family Development and masters in Professional School Counselor.

He is employed at Bamberg Job Corps Center as the Assistant Deputy Director, where he makes an impact on the lives of youth ages 16-24.

Recognizing that his job is not the only venue in which he can contribute to the success of young people all over, he is actively involved in the community, where he continues to have a positive impact on the lives of young adults from all walks of life. He is the youth minister at Victory Tabernacle; Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, in Orangeburg SC. Christopher is a member of the Delta Zeta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and a member of the Orangeburg Branch of the NAACP.  He served on the board of directors for Bamberg County First Steps, Bamberg County Chambers of Commerce, and Lower Savannah Council of Government.  He was featured on the SC Educational TV website as an American Graduate Champion, featured on WACH FOX News, ABC Augusta, and the Wall Street Journal, the edition of Who ’s Who among Executive and Professionals and Sheen Magazine. Christopher is a facilitator, speaker, community activist, and youth panel member for various churches and community centers for the State of South Carolina; concentrating on topics geared toward the positive growth and development of young adults.

Christopher is the founder of Open-Mind Mentoring, a non-profit organization, which gives him the opportunity to further mentor and positively influence the lives of young people. He is a community activist, a community organizer and philanthropist. He has organized and hosted many events geared towards the development of youth in the community. He has partnered with many agencies to help build and motivate the lives of young adults.  Christopher is the author of a book in titles “Mentoring At Its Best, Stories of young men who triumphed over adversity” and co-author of a book in titles, “20 Courageous Men, True stories of triumph, hope and the audacity to succeed”. Christopher is married to Sabrina Green and they have one beautiful daughter, Harper Christian Green.

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Lauren enlisted as a paralegal in the California Army National Guard in 2006, with dreams of becoming an attorney.  After serving a year in Iraq she came home and immediately applied for law school.  In 2011, she started law school at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.  After law school, Lauren worked as an Investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor for 4 years advocating for the rights of the American worker.  She is currently serving as Trial Counsel at the 40th Infantry Division.  Lauren is also in the process of launching a lifestyle brand with Designer, Sophie Taylor.  The brand, Belamar, features lux items for home and office.

Lauren is extremely proud to be from the Bay Area!  She was born in Oakland and grew up in Pittsburg.  She has lived and worked all over the Bay from Vallejo to Daly City - and spent 7 years in San Francisco before relocating to Los Angeles to be with her fiance.

Lauren believes everyone should live a well balanced life mixing fun and enjoyment in with everything that they do!  She enjoys being a mentor and providing inspiration whenever she can.

Vanita Lee-Tatum helps organizations and entrepreneurs optimize growth for small businesses.

Providing expertise in the following areas:

-Small Business Development
-Small Business Financial Strategy & Education
-Partnership Development
-Community Engagement

New Life Community Church was birthed in the heart of Pastor Darnell Hammock while still residing in Fresno, CA with his wife and newborn son. The ever increasing reports of homicides and hopelessness in his hometown of Oakland burdened him to action. The hope which is in Jesus is what Oakland needs. While faithfully serving as the Executive Pastor of Pearly Grove Baptist Church, he was blessed and sent to start the God-honoring work of planting New Life Community Church in 2012.

After several meetings in the home of Pastor Hammock’s parents and prayer walks in the North Oakland community, a launch team of 17 people was formed. To introduce the ministry to the community, four monthly preview services were hosted in the fall of 2012. New Life Community Church officially launched January 6, 2013.

Since its inception, New Life has strived to I.M.P.A.C.T.

I-Intentionally inviting
M-Mission motivated
P-Passionate preaching and powerful prayer
A-Acts of kindness
C-Creating Community Partnerships
T-Thermostats and not thermometers

Interview With Orange County Councilwoman Letitia Clark

Dr. Nicole Lee Plenty is a double board-certified OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal MedicineSpecialist, blogger, public speaker, and patient advocate. Although standing just shy offive feet tall, she is described by those who know her as having a giant, bubbly personality and even bigger vehemence for service. Being raised from humble beginnings in the ruraltown of DeRidder, Louisiana, Nicole is passionate about mentorship of youth from low-income communities and advocacy for health and work equity for women of color. Nicole attended Xavier University of Louisiana where she held the title of Miss Xavier University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with honors. She then obtained a dual Medical Doctorate (MD) degree and Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Health Systems Management from Tulane University. Dr. Plenty completed her OB/GYN residency training as well as Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she also earned a Master of Science degree concomitantly. 

Due to her natural leadership, she served as administrative chief resident and administrative chief fellow during her years ofexpertise training. Through the practice of medicine, she grew an increased awareness of how public policy and legislativeissues relevant to women’s health directly shaped health outcomes. Because of that, she served as a state and nationalleader in various sections of the American Medical Association and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Additionally, she was one of two recipients of the ACOG National Gellhaus Fellowship which granted her the opportunity to continue women’s health advocacy work on Capitol Hill. She currently serves as a leader of the AMA Women Physician Section and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine National Health Advocacy and Policy Committee.

Dr. Plenty’s passion for service is also evident through her international advocacy and medical missions work in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Jamaica. Most recently, she launched Pregnancy Pearls with Dr. Plenty, a website and vlog she created to help patients advocate for themselves by providing pre-/post-conception advice and education regarding complications of pregnancy. She has received local, state, and national honors for her involvement in health policy, mentorship, and her work in community advocacy. Among those, she has received Top 40 under 40 recognitions from the National Minority Quality Forum, the National Medical Association, the Indianapolis Business Journal, as well as her alma mater, Xavier University of LA. Dr. Plenty is the the proud wife of Rev. Dr. James Anthony Plenty. Together, they are co-owners of Green District, asalad spot, in Fishers, IN. She and her husband currently reside in the Houston Metropolitan area with their son, Harrison, and “fur baby”, Sophie. There, she provides high risk pregnancy care full time.

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Shaughn Thomas is a multi-award winning educator who is passionate and believes that learning should be FUN and engaging! The content on my page will feature my love for technology in my classroom and also current and past students who wanted to help me make learning fun! You will also see my “Invest in Yourself” after school program which not only teaches students about financial literacy and entrepreneurship, but also helps them apply it.

Sejal Thakkar is an employment law practitioner with over fifteen years of employment law experience that includes advising clients, human resources personnel, and legal counsel regarding sound, standard employment practices.  She conducts investigations regarding harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, misconduct and other topics.

Her passion for training led her to create, TrainXtra, a proactive training practice where she brings the wealth of her employment law expertise in customized training to executives, managers and employees in an interactive, engaging environment.

Special Guest Brandy Jenkins HR Business Partner WEBCOR

Pulse Of Perseverance With Co-founder & Board Certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist Dr. Max Madhere

Nathan Anthony Smith, MS, Ph.D,  Principal Investigator at Center for Neuroscience Research &  Children's National Hospital