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In this episode of Stop Stumbling and Start Speaking, Tezlyn Figaro gets straight to the fundamentals of powerful public speaking. She breaks down message clarity, how to structure your thoughts so they actually land, and the delivery techniques that separate confident speakers f ...  Show more

Tezlyn Figaro is back behind the mic. Tap in as she breaks down what she’s been building during her hiatus, reveals the show’s new name, and sets the tone for a sharper, more focused direction. Same unfiltered straight shot, no chaser voice—just elevated.See omnystudio.com/listen ...  Show more

Are you down with the female rap renaissance? This week, OOD discuss the gendered double standards in the rap world and the up and coming artists that should be on your playlist. They also invite “God Save The Queens” author Kathy Iandoli on to speak to the historical legacy of w ...  Show more

This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop since the genre first erupted on the scene in the Bronx. On this episode, we hear from Bevy Smith, Debra Lee and music writer Kiana Fitzgerald on how far hip hop has come and how much work still needs to be done when it comes to wom ...  Show more

Armond & Doc return to talk about the Big Daddy Kane vs. KRS-One Verzuz (has that era gotten enough love, who else from that golden age could do a Verzuz, etc.), plus sad hip-hop vs. aggressive hip-hop & more. To hear the rest of the conversation, which includes conversations abo ...  Show more

Today on our show BAY AREA IN THE BUILDING! Vallejo where you at?! We have Hip-Hop and R&B chicano rap legend BABY BASH; the artist who made us crave a little sweetness with his breakout single “Suga Suga” which peaked at #7 on the Billboard charts in 2002. His hit singles “Baby ...  Show more