Spark by Révolutionnaire
Episode 01: Welcome to Spark
In this episode you’ll meet our hosts Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus, and Carly Faulkner and gain more insight into what Spark is all about. We come from different backgrounds, but we embrace our multifaceted identities. And don’t worry, we won’t shy away from some hot takes and taboo conversations. Twitter discourse, we’re looking at you!
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Episode 02: Spark Community Service
On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we talk all things Community Service with co-hosts of Take Action with Iman and Lethan, Iman Davis and Lethan Hampton. Iman and Lethan share what sparked their dedication to community service and how you can get involved and make an impact in your community and beyond.
Take Action With Iman and Lethan is a Révolutionnaire video series dedicated to amplifying the work of community organizations and showing how you can Take Action.
Episode 03: Spark DEI in Sports with Elladj Baldé
Révolutionnaire co-founders Justice + Nia guest co-host this special Be Revolutionary episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire with special guest Elladj Baldé. The three have a conversation about the importance of DEI and mental health in sports as well as the impacts of climate change and the work of Elladj’s organization: Skate Global Foundation. As a Canadian figure skating veteran with over 15 years of competitive experience on the world stage, he is now one of the most sought-after professional skaters in the world today. Elladj remains the first Black male figure skater to join the cast of Stars on Ice Canada, and the first Black skater, male or female, to join since 1992. Elladj hopes young BIPOC skaters can look to him to feel like there is a place for them on the ice. Click Here to learn more about Elladj’s work and find the visuals for this episode including a shocking moment where Elladj backflips over Justice + Nia.
Episode 04: Spark Financial Liberation
On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we spark Financial Liberation with Howard University School of Business President, Iman Davis and Dollars and Change HBCU Founder, Jackson Session. Iman and Jackson share how they were able to find financial liberation and pay for their University educations in full and how you can achieve financial liberation in your life.
Episode 05: Spark Reproductive Justice
On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we spark Reproductive Justice with Vice President of Howard University’s Planned Parenthood Generation Action, Jailyn Colbert and Reproductive Rights advocate Lauren Ellis. Lauren and Jailyn share what sparked their dedication to the cause, how intersectional feminism paves the way for further inclusivity, and how they see us moving forward in a post Roe v. Wade world.
Episode 06: Spark Adulting
On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we spark Adulting with Havillyn Felder. Havillyn currently serves as a Biden-Harris adminisration appointee and has interned for former Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi and Senator Cory Booker. Havillyn, Jaden, Carly, and Brandon discuss the transition from school into adult life, what prepred them for adulting, their fears about the future, and how they navigate the challenges that adulting presents from learning to do taxes to managing relationships and finding jobs.
Episode 07: Spark Accessibility with Taylor Lindsay-Noel
Révolutionnaire co-founders Justice + Nia guest co-host this special Be Revolutionary episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire with special guest Taylor Lindsay Noel. The three have a conversation about the importance of inclusivity and accessibility as well as the work of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre. Taylor Lindsay-Noel is revolutionary. 15 years ago, she was a Canadian national gymnast, but under the coercion of her coach, she had a devastating accident that instantly paralyzed her from the neck down for life. Despite this setback, she persevered, and today, Taylor is not only the founder of the tea company Cup of Té but also a motivational speaker, accessibility advocate (@accessbytay) and proud board member of the Holland Bloorview Foundation.
