Host Vanessa Tyler talks with Atiya Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Janas Cosmetology Academy. JCA is the first Black-owned elite cosmetology school in the state of New Jersey. Atiya discusses her inspiration behind starting a cosmetology school, her Beyonce encounter, and we hear from some of her past students who have achieved their own successes within the industry.

Host Vanessa Tyler talks with Atiya Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of <a href="https://janasacademy.com/">Janas Cosmetology Academy</a>. JCA is the first Black-owned elite cosmetology school in the state of New Jersey. Atiya discusses her inspiration behind starting a cosmetology school, her Beyonce encounter, and we hear from some of her past students who have achieved their own successes within the industry.

Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.

Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.

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Vanessa Tyler talks with Atiya Johnson, C.E.O. of Jana Cosmetology Academy in New Jersey

Episode 43 - The Business Of Black Beauty

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Dr. Vanessa Tyler speaks with Alena Analeigh McQuarter, who, at age 13 became the youngest Black person to be accepted into medical school in the U.S. Now at age 15, she is pursuing her PhD in Integrated Biological Sciences at Loma Linda University Medical School in California. She is also the creator of "The Brown STEM Girl" foundation to engage girls of color in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Dr. Vanessa Tyler speaks with <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-15yearold-alenas-journey-in-her-phd">Alena Analeigh McQuarter</a>, who, at age 13 became the youngest Black person to be accepted into medical school in the U.S. Now at age 15, she is pursuing her PhD in Integrated Biological Sciences at Loma Linda University Medical School in California. She is also the creator of "<a href="https://www.brownstemgirl.com/">The Brown STEM Girl</a>" foundation to engage girls of color in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Dr. Vanessa Tyler speaks with Alena Analeigh McQuarter, who, at age 13 became the youngest Black person to be accepted into medical school in the U.S.

Episode 52 - Alena Black Genius pt 2

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Episode 51 - Alena Black Genius pt 1

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Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and mentorship to at-risk urban youth. The story of Akbar Pray is one of redemption, perseverance and advocacy.

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit <a href="https://www.apffc.org/">The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change</a> offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and mentorship to at-risk urban youth. The story of Akbar Pray is one of redemption, perseverance and advocacy.

Part 4 - Dr. Vanessa Tyler interviews Akbar Pray about his incarceration and subsequent mentorships and advocacy efforts.

Episode 50 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 4)

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Episode 43 - The Business Of Black Beauty

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