Cool Soror With Rashan Ali

Grammy award winning singer / songwriter and producer Nicci Gilbert kicks off the new season of the COOL SOROR SHOW! An honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho, she along with her Brownstone group members were recently welcomed into the sorority just ahead of their CENTENNIAL. In this episode, Nicci discussed the critical necessity of owning your Intellectual Property. She openly discusses the rise and eventual fall of her hit show “R&B Divas.” Never one to shy away from her truth, Nicci faces an ongoing battle with the executives behind the popular show, P Valley. She lays it all on the line. You will leave ready to take back what is rightfully yours. Follow Nicci at @niccigilbert on IG.

This special edition of the COOL SOROR SHOW is being presented by the American Red Cross. We are happy to have Tiffany Taylor of the American Red Cross as well as Rasheeda Liberty, International President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Chair of the Council of Presidents of the National PanHellenic Council join us to talk about the importance of their partnership.    With over 2.5 million members in the NPHC, the quest to encourage more chapters and organizations as a whole to host blood drives in the Black Community is at the forefront of their mission.    For more information on this unique partnership and how we can come together to save lives please log onto JOINEDBYBLOOD.ORG #rashanali #sgrho #americanredcross

We are elated to welcome to the show, COOL PEOPLE - “GRIFF”-comedian and co-host of “Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell.” He and our host, Rashan Ali, are lifelong friends who spent five years growing and cultivating their bond on The A-Team Morning Show on Radio One Atlanta’s HOT 107.9.  As the Cricket Wireless tour continues, this conversation explores their unique relationship and how Rashan helped him in a critical moment in his life. The backdrop of the Cotton Bowl where Grambling State University took on Prairie View A&M in the State Fair Classic, fittingly served as the perfect setting for both of their love for college football and the HBCU Culture. Follow “GRIFF” at @2trillion on IG!

In Episode 2 of the Cool Soror Show in partnership with Cricket Wireless series, Rashan Ali is joined by the multi talented Isaac Keys.   Isaac Keys is a Morehouse College graduate & former pro football player turned actor. He served as a linebacker in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers & also played in the Canadian Football League.   In this episode Rashan & Isaac chat about how his HBCU EXPERIENCE at Morehouse shaped his NFL and ACTING career.   “Power in the Pivot” is about Isaac’s experience of shifting from football to acting & what it’s like to follow your dreams.   You may know Isaac Keys from his role as Diamond on Power Book IV: Force @forcestarz and it’s exciting to have him as a special guest!   Stay Connected:    Isaac Keys Instagram: @isaackeys Twitter: @IsaacKeys   Cool Soror: Instagram: @CoolSoror Facebook: @CoolSoror Twitter: @CoolSoror Website: www.CoolSoror.com

Enjoy Episode 1 of the Cool Soror Show in partnership with Cricket Wireless series. We are joined by two powerhouse women who are making waves in their own right! Our first “Cool Soror” guest is the MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills. She is a member of the Lambda Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chartered at Old Dominion University. This Cool Soror is a trailblazer & history maker.  She is the first female commissioner in the MEAC history, as well as the first female commissioner of a Div. I HBCU conference. Sonja Stills is committed to supporting and elevating collegiate student athletes and we are excited to have her as a special guest! Our second “Cool People” feature is Bianca Belair, a professional wrestler & WWE SuperStar. The Knoxville, TN native is currently the WWE Raw Women's Champion, & the 2021 Royal Rumble & WWE SmackDown Women’s Champion. Belair who is a multi sport athlete, is breaking barriers as an African-American female professional wrestler and is inspiring youn

Today's episode features the amazing Cool Soror Trina Braxton who is an award winning singer, actress, TV personality & entrepreneur. Her first big break in music came in 1992 as a founding member of the R&B group The Braxtons, formed with her sisters. This Braxton Family Values star, wife & mom is sharing: Her lessons learned both professionally & personally How she’s navigating grief through the loss of her ex husband and sister The importance of carving out your own lane Her journey to becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated later in life.   Trina reminds us that it’s not how you start but how you finish with her mantra “All I do is win win win no matter what!”   Get ready to laugh, shed some heartfelt tears and get the behind the scenes of what you may not see on TV.   Catch all these gems they are dropping throughout this powerful conversation between sister friends & former colleagues.   To find out more about Trina, follow her at @trinabraxton1 on Instagram &am

Today's episode features Danielle "Dani" Canada who is a seasoned entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience. She currently serves as the Managing Editor of BOSSIP.com where she manages staff, conducts interviews, and pens snarky headlines centered around Black and BIPOC news in the celebrity realm. Dani is sharing her experience as a journalist in a highly competitive industry and giving us insight on what it took to rise to the top. She also has some advice for up and coming journalists in the entertainment industry. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Dani reminds us that we "Cannot Skip the Work" on our journey to success. You have to put in the time, effort and sweat in order to make your dreams come true. Don't miss this conversation! To find out more about Dani, follow her at @iamdanicanada on Instagram & Twitter.

Today’s episode features former Deputy Director of Government Affairs at the City of Atlanta Charletta Wilson Jacks. Charletta has 30+ years of experience in planning/community development, construction/project management (including the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games) and several architectural and engineering firms. Charletta is an illustrious member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and is a pillar in the Atlanta community. In this episode she shares the importance of tooting your own horn and sharing your story to empower others. "It's All About Owning Your Voice" says Mrs. Wilson-Jacks. Join the conversation as Rashan & Charletta talk navigating leadership and legacy building. To find out more about Charletta, follow her on IG @charlettawilsonjacks.

Today’s episode features sports anchor, reporter & host Tenitra Batiste. Tenitra is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and is making big waves in the sports media industry.   Tenitra is currently an In-game Reporter for the Atlanta Hawks & also a Sports Anchor Reporter at  92.9 the Game.   She shares her pivot from the corporate Human Resources sector to thriving as a sideline reporter anchor.   Rashan & Tenitra are talking sports, talking shop and sharing about the power of risking it all for your dream.   To find out more about Tenitra, follow her on IG @tenitrabatiste.

Today’s episode features attorney, author and travel guru, Lisa Bonner ! This Cool Soror rocking the P&G has visited nearly 90 countries as a travel journalist and enthusiast. With over 25 years experience as an IP / Entertainment attorney, Lisa has been behind the “LegaliTEAS” (the title of her newly released book) of seeing some of your favorite shows come to light. In her new book, mentioned above, she breaks down the steps to building a successful business to the average, every day entrepreneur. To find out more about Lisa, follow her on IG @lisabonner. Get a copy of her book on Amazon.com!

This week we get a chance to check in on one of our Cool Bruhs! A return guest, actor and comedian Rod Minger picks up right where he left off. This time, however, he talks about men knowing when they have found “the one,” growing as a YouTube star and embracing life with purpose.   Follow Rod Minger on YouTube and @rod.Minger on IG!

It is our sincere pleasure to have actress, life coach, fitness enthusiast and an all around “good time” woman, AJ Akua Johnson on the Cool Soror Podcast. Rocking the crimson and cream, this powerhouse drops gem after gem in this incredible episode! -Experiencing a fantasy on her 50th birthday that changed her life! -Tackling the walls of sexual  expression in women. -Opening up and being 100% of who we were made to be. These are just a few of the meaty take-aways from this 40+ minutes of absolute power! Follow this mogul at @theajzone on Instagram.

Joining the Cool Soror Podcast is Kim Ford, an on-air host, TedX speaker, author and a lady of Pink & Green! In this episode, Kim does not shy away from addressing one of the darkest moments in her life following a tumultuous divorce. While difficult, she used it as fuel  to set out on a path to light up the media world as the host of her own talk show. She has also covered hundreds of red carpets interviewing celebrities and influencers. Kim shares her thoughts on the state of current hip hop and whether today’s female artists have to be held more accountable for their actions. Tap in to also hear Rashan’s three worst interviews she’s had in her radio career! To find out more about Kim Ford, check out her site at iamkimford.com and on all social media platforms at @iamkimford.

Welcome to the all new podcast season of APRIL 2022! This is a very special episode of the Cool Soror Podcast for sure! This episode we are joined by TWO lovely Cool Sorors Miss Quad & Shari' Nycole who Rashan Ali has had the pleasure of working with on the Sister Circle daily talk show.  We caught up with them for our first show of the season! Representing two illustrious sororities, these ladies are doing amazing things post Sister Circle. Find out “What Success Looks Like” for them & how grief and shifted their lives.  Catch all these gems they are dropping throughout this spicy conversation between sister friends & former colleagues.   Guests Joining us for the first time is Miss Quad who is an amazing Chef, Author, Talk Show Host, Entrepreneur & Star of Bravo's Married2Med. She is a Cool Soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. During the conversation Miss Quad shared “A pivotal moment in my professional career was expanding my brand.” Hold on to your seats & grab your tissues becaus

The Cool Soror Podcast is ALL NEW IN 2022! Today, we are joined by FOUR Cool Soror Alumnae from Florida A&M University.  We caught up with them for FAMU’s Homecoming -The Epic Return and it was just that! Representing both Beta Alpha Chapters, these women have done some amazing things in all of their careers. Partnering with Pepsi’s “She Got Now” initiative, we travel into their journeys to see why each of them “Got Now!”   Joining us for the third time is Melissa Mitchell, CEO & Artist of Abeille Creations. A Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. says, “When you think about your time, your intention and your place in the world, I got now.  This is my time!”   Arisha Smith, a Cool Soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the Chief Growth Officer of Streamlytics.  She says, “It’s our time. As Black Women, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish.”   Our third guest is Adrienne Alexander, CEO & Founder, Managing Partner of Alexander Law PC, Inc. A Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorori

On International Women’s Day, we wanted to share the story of Pinky Cole, a COOL SOROR of DST! This visionary and founder of the wildly popular, Slutty Vegan and its brand went from a television producer for two popular shows to sharing her passion for delicious vegan food with the masses. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, she understands that her mission in life is to not only provide a delectable dining experience for her customers, but she understands the importance of community. Paying the tuition for 30+ Clark Atlanta students to providing life insurance to African American men, Pinky says her work here on this earth has only just begun. You will see why she continues to win because her mindset has never waivered. As soon as she entered the world, her life had purpose. She so effortlessly confesses, “I was born confident.” It’s simply something she’s always known. Follow Pinky Cole at @sluttyveganatl and @barvegan.

"In this episode, our host, Rashan Ali, gives a candid perspective on her monetary scarcity that has limited her to be a hoarder when it comes to her finances.  She shares two very intimate experiences with money when it came to her desire to purchase a Peleton and her desire to buy a new car.  Both scenarios will open your eyes to treating yourself but also noticing the beauty of what you already have."   

Our host, Rashan Ali is back to chat about her feelings on how the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris had her in her feelings.    She also talks about how she never would have thought her life would be where it is right now.  This 15 minutes of power will challenge you to be "undeniably good" at everything God has blessed you with!   That is her goal for this new season.  Let us all embrace it.   Follow Rashan Ali on IG at @rashanali.

The Cool Soror Collective welcomes Aubrey-Simone Williams to the show today.  This Cool Soror of SGRho wears many hats. She is the founder of TheACTivists Theatre Company and is also currently serving as a producer on Fox Soul TV.   Aubrey has studied and trained at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London, England, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City, as well as Robert Mello Studios and the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Her formal education includes a B.I.S. in Theatre Performance,  a B.A. in Film, and an M.A. in African American Studies -all from Georgia State University.   In addition to producing theatre and television, Aubrey’s recent projects include directing the touring production, “Black Matter” and partnering with Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company for their “Act Like A Lady” program. She is also a proud member of C4 Atlanta and the Dramatists Guild. Aubrey’s published projects include: Black Matter: The Play, Black Matter: Poems of Perseverance, and “The Last Poets”

Author and Corporate Bad A$$, Monica M. Brown, A COOL SOROR of AKA, joins the show today! This new author has created a masterpiece with her new book, "Only One" - How to Be a Bad A$$ in Corporate America. Monica shares with us the step-by-step rules on how to navigate climbing the proverbial 'corporate ladder,' particularly for women of color.   In this episode, Monica goes deeper into the meaning of Black women being labeled as "aggressive" for demanding their worth and pitching brilliant ideas. However, our white male counterparts are labeled "assertive" for doing the exact same. A graduate of South Carolina State University with a BS in Journalism, Monica also shares how her transferable skill set allowed her to make the easy transition into IT.   Be sure to check out Monica's new book and follow her on IG at @msmonicabee to learn more about her journey.   "Only One" by Monica M. Brown