The Cool Soror Show welcomes two amazingly COOL PEOPLE! Today's CELEBRATION BOWL EPISODE features Hall of Famer , Edgerrin James of the Indianapolis Colts. His son, Eden James, is a running back for Howard University. We chat it up about the state of football and how his influence guides his children. Also joining the show is Laila Pruitt, current …

We are back again with the Cool Soror Show presented by Cricket Wireless at the Florida Classic. In one of the most storied rivalries in black college football, Florida A&M University and Bethune Cookman College bring out the best of the best every year in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, we take it back to campus life! We sat down with Cricket W…

On this special edition of The Cool Soror Podcast, we welcome Dr. John Lipman. As the Founder and Medical Director of the Atlanta Fibroid Center, Dr. John Lipman specializes in the nonsurgical treatment of uterine fibroids with a procedure called Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). According to Lipman, UFE is a procedure that takes less than an hou…

We kick off our 2023 Cool Soror x Cricket Wireless Tour with the one and only Doug E. Fresh! Hitting up the MEAC / SWAC Challenge in Atlanta, we were blessed to chat with the legend on the heels of the 50th anniversary of HIP HOP. Doug E. Fresh talked about the evolution of the game and how he has been able to remain so consistent throughout the ye…

In Part II of the Cool Soror® podcast season III finale, Rashan Ali rounds out her conversation with Sharí Nycole tapping into her identity in marriage, leaving sideline reporting for good and how her role as Ms. Tandy helped her to make a major shift in her real life. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s Rashan Ali Unfiltered... Stay connected at: www.CoolSo…

In the most open and honest interview she's ever done, Rashan Ali chats with journalist and D9 soror @Sharí Nycole about so many unspoken moments along her journey. In this two part season finale, you will see her from a completely different vantage point. Rashan discusses defining experiences in her life that shaped her and the struggles she conti…

Up Next on the Cool Soror Podcast is special guest & multi-hyphenate actress Gail Bean. Tune in as Gail shares her story as a rising young actress in Hollywood making a way for herself, taking bold steps & leaving no crumbs!!! Her talents have been featured in two hugely successful TV shows, P-Valley a gritty drama on Starz’s & FX’s critically accl…

Up Next on the Cool Soror Podcast is special guest Judge Terrinee Gundy. Tune in as Judge Gundy shares her story of being the “Daughter of a Junkie” & her journey to becoming a successful judge despite the odds stacked against her. Terrinee was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida where her daddy’s drug addition to crack cocaine wrecked her fam…

Next up on the Cool Soror Podcast is special guest & Cool Bruh Dr. Kevin James. He serves as the 19th President of Morris Brown College, an HBCU founded in 1881 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. James made history by leading the institution to become the first HBCU to regain accredited status after a nearly twenty-year hiatus. He drew from his 22-year caree…

Author, Actress & TV Personality, Monyetta Shaw-Carter joins the show as our latest special guest. Tune in as Monyetta shares the behind the scenes of her rise to fame , how family has played a major role in her life & secrets to co parent success. A Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Monyetta is committed to philanthropy & giving back …

The Voice of Atlanta ™️, Legendary Comedian, 2 x Emmy Award-winning radio host, entrepreneur & overall Cool Bruh, Ryan Cameron is here as a very special guest to set off the Season 3 premiere of the Cool Soror podcast! A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Ryan is giving us all the juicy details about his journey as a pioneer in black radio…

Costume Designer extraordinaire & Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Raiyonda Vereen joins the show as our latest special guest. Tune in as she shares her beginnings in the fashion & entertainment industry to now working with some of the biggest stars. After graduating from Howard University and navigating her way through the fashion and entertainment…

Alisha L. Gordon is an awarded teacher, faith leader, and social strategist whose work intersects social advocacy and culture. The FIRST EVER GUEST on the show in 2016, this Cool Soror of DST is the founder and Executive Director of The Current Project, a nonprofit organization, committed to closing the social and economic gaps for Black single mot…

From his years as an R&B performer, to being an advocate for adoption, Willie Moore, Jr. spills it all out in this "Cool Bruh" episode. This nationally syndicated radio host and motivational speaker discusses the day he found out he was adopted at 7-years-old and burying the "why" until recently. He also speaks candidly about fatherhood and dealing…

On this week’s Cricket Wireless episode of the Cool Soror Show, our host, Rashan Ali, sits down with two amazing guests. First up is the SWAC commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland who talks about the impact of HBCUs and the power of The Southwestern Athletic Conference. Afterwards she is joined with Grammy nominated, awarding winning R&B artist Sunsh…

Legendary Comedian, Actor, Author, Television Host and Award-winning radio host of the top-rated, nationally syndicated show, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show & Cool Bruh Rickey Smiley is here as a special guest on the Cool Soror podcast. A member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Rickey talks family, his love of cooking, overcoming tragedy & longev…

Cool Bruh, Pastor, Visionary, Civil rights activist & Community organizer Jamal Bryant is here as a special guest on the Cool Soror podcast. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Pastor Bryant talks his journey from G.E.D to Ph.D., leadership, relationships & the power of purpose. His ministry has become an incubator for entrepreneurs, homeo…

Keshia Knight Pulliam joins the Cool Soror Podcast today! A Cool Soror rocking the red and white, this actress, producer, wife, mother, sister and friend to many has truly been in our hearts since the 1980’s. Her beautiful smile and extraordinary talent continue to make room for her. From acting to directing and producing, she has truly embodied ea…

On this week’s Cricket Wireless episode of the Cool Soror Show, our host, Rashan Ali, sits down with Tiffany Greene and Jen Price live from the Florida Blue Football Classic between Florida A&M University and Bethune Cookman University. Arguably one of the most popular HBCU Classics, these schools represent a fierce rivalry in college football. Bot…

Today’s Cool Soror episode features Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Medical Physician, & star of the hit show “Married to Medicine” on Bravo TV. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Dr. Contessa shares her biggest influences growing up & why she decided to get into reality television. Hang on to your seats because in this episode Dr. Contes…

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 Intell…

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…

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 ex…

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 Canadi…

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. Thi…

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 &…

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 …

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 o…

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 R…

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 …

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! Stay connected a…

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 ex…

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 s…

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! Repr…

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” in…

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 tha…

"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 …

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…

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…

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 …

Aiyana Glover, a COOL SOROR of DST, joins the show today! She and Rashan Ali met at Essence Wellness House in Atlanta earlier this year and made an instant connection. This ambitious 20-something year old is teaching other young women how to navigate life after college. She says, "I want people to understand that postgraduate depression is a real t…

Ericka McKracken, is an author, entrepreneur and Cool Soror of SGRHO! Ericka’s latest venture is a Black women owned press-on nail line, BOSSY Press-Ons. B.O.S.S.Y. stands for Bringing Our Sisters Support Yearlong. Ericka partners this business with her best friend, Niesha Baker and together, they have created a press-on nail line that is affordabl…

We are excited to have Erin Marie, A Cool Soror of AKA, Founder and CIO of BWF Woman! Here is what Erin says was a pivotal moment in her life:One of the pivotal moments in my path as an entrepreneur was deciding to be vulnerable by sharing my story on Instagram via @BWFwoman. Telling my story required me to come face-to-face with what I considered …

We are so happy to have Dorian Ezzard, a Cool Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. join the show today! This amazingly gifted creative is the co-host of The Rooted Life Podcast. She graduated from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts from the Grady College of Journalism & Communications. She is an events professional who specializ…

In this candid interview, Cecelia Townes delves into the topics of women, sports, inequality and how “she just happened to go to law school.” This COOL SOROR OF DST is the Founder of @gladiathers and an Employment & Labor Lawyer in Atlanta! Enjoy. Follow her on IG at @sportyesquire.Af Rashan Ali

LaPorsche Thomas joins the show today! A Cool Soror of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. takes us on a journey of how to truly go after your dreams. This Bill Gates Scholarship Recipient is a digital producer and on-air personality at the NBC Affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia where she prides herself in being authentic and never taking “no” for an answer.…

The Cool Soror Episode is honored to have multi-platinum singer / songwriter and actress Brand on the show! An Honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Brandy’s one of kind tone has always been one of the most dynamic in music. This 20 minutes of power is an intimate conversation about motherhood and gratitude that feels like a warm embr…

This Cool People Episode allows us to go into the mind of one of the most gifted and diverse artists of our time, Ceelo Green. In our honest conversation, he reveals his most favorite Goodie Mob verse he’s ever written and his thoughts on speaking truth to power in the incipient stages of his career. With a new album on the horizon, Ceelo still rem…

This Cool People Episode is one that will allow you to see inside the mind of a very gifted singer / songwriter. In an open and candid conversation with Musiq Soulchild, he reveals why he battles with making music for the masses and his desire to discover who and what he really is. His vulnerability in facing these things, led me to affirm him and …

We are excited to have, for the second time, Grammy Award-Winning, Artist Development & Performance Expert, now AUTHOR KJ Rose join the show today. This Chicago COOL SOROR of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has lit up the stage as a solo artist and background singer. She has taken all of her experiences and created a masterpiece with her new book,…