The Victory Podcast

On this episode I sat down with Kia Benion and we talk about holiday treats and her upcoming Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release) that drops Saturday November 27th

https://www.thepastryengineer.com/shop 

Thanksgiving episode Outline

Welcome back Kia!!

• Who is Kia Benion?
• Episode 24: Helluva Pastry Engineer

How was your Thanksgiving – Staying safe

• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 1
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 2
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 3
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 4
• COVID-19 Mini-Series: Part 5

Holiday Recipe ideas (pastries & Cocktails)

• Thanksgiving
  • Spice Forward
    • Apple, cinnamon, fall fruit cobblers
  • Warm and autumn
    • Play into the spices
  • Christmas
    • Still Spice
      • Cinnamon, cloves, mint (peppermint bark)
        • https://www.ghirardelli.com/peppermint-bark-chocolate
      • Southern comfort flavors
        • Red velvet, pound cake, and southern bread pudding
        • The Great Migration
        • Honey Wine
        • Red Fish Grill (get the White Chocolate Bread Pudding)
      • Cocktail – Christmas
        • Bourbon forward drinks
          • Cloves all spice, star anise, red wine, nutmeg
          • Warm tingly communal feeling
          • Large Batch
            • Champagne Punch
            • Winter Sangria
            • Eggnog
          • New Simple Syrup – drops Saturday November 27, 2021
            • Warm Winter Simple Syrup (limited release)
              • Honey, cinnamon, all spice & vanilla
              • https://www.thepastryengineer.com/shop
                • Shipping or local pickup (Atlanta/Chicago)
              • Final Notes – Upcoming Activities from Kia Benion
                • @thepastryengineer
                • @kiabenion
                • GT Alum Food & Beverage Feature – Coming in December

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode we checked back in with Tramaine Lewis of Charlee’s Cure Foundation. She shares the numerous medical challenges her & Charlee have been facing since we last spoke. She also shares advise and words and encouragement for others. 

Outline for this episode:

Welcome Back to the podcast Tramaine!!

                Previous episodes with Tramaine: Episode 7 & 14

                                Episode 7 – Caring for the Caretaker

                                Episode 14: Check in with Charlee’s Angel Tramaine

• How is Charlee?
• What’s the latest with Tramaine?
• Latest on Charlee’s Cure Foundation. Outro – upcoming events that Charlee wants to plug

Song referenced Surrounded – Upperroom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleescure/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charleescurefoundation

Charlee’s Hashtag: #charleestrong

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

On this episode I sat down with my college friend Corey Daniels to talk how he got into the world of information security and a host of hot topics

Outline for Interview

Intro – Welcome to the Podcast

• How we know each other

Main interview

• A bit about Corey’s Background
• how you got into information security
  • Pathways program – interested in government
  • Deloitte
• Being open
• What its like being and independent contractor
• Independent vs Government employees
• AITHERAS, LLC

Tips for others

• US Small Business Administration – programs for minority owned businesses

Other hot topics

• Quarantine chronicles how have you been managing during the pandemic
  • The Daily Corey

• DC vibes: The energy changes of the various presidential administrations Bush to Biden
  • Episode with Lee Koonce
• Thoughts on how Kamala is doing so far;
• Queen Elizabeth & The Royals – thought on the Harry Meghan interview; death of Prince Philip
• How privileged are you quiz

Outro – Ways to follow Corey

• The Daily Corey – Instagram
• The Daily Corey – Facebook

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Interview Outline & Show notes 

On this episode I sat down with Ariel Shelton Davis of the Kennedy Center. We talk about her journey from musician to art administration. We also had a open discussion of the state of diversity in mainstream orchestras today as well as some the work she and others are doing to change this landscape.

Intro – Welcome to Podcast

Background 

• How we know each other & professional background
  • Busboys and Poets

Main Interview

How Ariel got into the world of the arts cultural organizer & Social impact

• Washington Women in Jazz Festival
• National Arts Strategies
• Kennedy Center – Social Impact
• Lewis Prize for Music – 2021 awardees

Tips for others interested in this field

• Art Administrators of Color
• Internship (Paid vs Unpaid)
• Reach out to ask for info sessions

Outro

Ariel to plug any upcoming events/ projects/website/social media

• https://www.aeryelle.com/
• Ariel’s Instagram
• The String Queens
• Opening application for Lewis Prize for Music – stay tuned

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/