Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani welcomes Jazmin Thomas, a dedicated firefighter, mother, and advocate for equitable healthcare. With a strong background in emergency management from her roles at the FDNY and NYC Emergency Management, Jazmin is committed to protecting her community. Currently pursuing a doctorate in public administration, she fo

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani speaks with Hayley Brown Buxton-Punch, the Director of Programs and Partnerships for TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance. With a mission to eradicate Black Breast Cancer, Hayley is dedicated to bringing essential TOUCH programming to the communities where Black women live, work, pray, and thrive. Hayley share

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani welcomes Danielle Clardy, a talented Social Media Manager and Podcast Producer from Raleigh, North Carolina. Danielle shares her journey in crafting engaging content strategies across various industries, including technology and healthcare. As the host of The Conversation Series Podcast, she discusses her passion

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani engages in a meaningful conversation with Mariah DuBose, a passionate health and wellness advocate. Mariah's journey into preventive health began in 2014 during her tenure at UnitedHealthcare, where she recognized the significant impact of proactive wellness initiatives on individuals and communities.As an execut

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast featuring Dr. Colona Roberts, a trailblazer in education and entrepreneurship! With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Roberts is the CEO and Founder of The Smart Centers of Child Development and Education and teaches at the Penn Graduate School of Education. She also owns Legacy Publishing Company, and is a tr

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani sits down with Nancy Chamberlain, a distinguished healthcare professional with a remarkable background in both military and civilian service. She served eight years in the Army Nurse Corps, including a pivotal tour during Operations Desert Shield/Storm, achieving the rank of Captain.After her military career, Nan

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani welcomes Darniece Bragg, also known as Leading Lady Dar, the "She Shifter." Darniece is a domestic violence survivor, an author, motivational speaker, certified Christian life coach, mentor, and content creator. She is also the founder of Walk In Them Shoes, LLC, an empowerment firm dedicated to inspiring women t

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast featuring the remarkable Felicia D. Williams. Since graduating from Howard University in 2008, Felicia has dedicated her career to empowering nonprofit organizations across New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. As the founder of HiTouch Enterprises, she has successfully raised over $5 million for no

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani sits down with Aysha Ray-Walker, a talented senior airman in the United States Air Force and a multifaceted creator. Since joining active duty in August 2022, Aysha has not only embraced her military role but has also pursued her artistic passions with fervor. From photography and poetry to spoken word and graphi

In this episode of the Humanitarian Heartbeat Podcast, host Nia Imani welcomes Benzii Diaz, a resilient entrepreneur and advocate. A survivor of sex trafficking, Benzii rebuilt her life, earning a college scholarship and founding a leading personal training business in Philadelphia. She also created a nonprofit that has served nearly 2,000 girls and women, providing resources for t