Category Archives: Soul Pitt Podcast

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Olawaiye: 1) Dr. Olawaiye, growing up in Nigeria, did you always dream of being a physician? 2) After you completed medical school in London, what made you want to come to the United … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Bartlett: 1) Dr. Bartlett, growing up did you envision yourself as a doctor? 2) Did you have any medical role models growing up that helped to prepare you to pursue your dreams to … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Regina: 1) Regina, can you talk to our listeners about what career path you took to lead you to your current job at Duquesne Light Company? 2) Regina, can you talk to our listeners … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Mayor Gainey: 1) Mayor Gainey, growing up did you ever envision yourself as the Mayor of Pittsburgh? 2) Can you talk to our listeners about your journey to become Mayor of Pittsburgh? 3) Recently … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Roxanne: 1) Roxanne, can you talk to our listeners about your organization? 2) Did the recent pandemic effect the amount of abuse cases in this area? 3) What type of outreach does your organization … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Bonita: 1) Bonita, you recently published a book of poetry titled When the Trees Finally Testify, can you talk to our listeners about your book? 2) Growing up, is poetry something you always wanted … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Tia: 1) Tia can you talk to our listeners about your organization? 2) You currently have ongoing seminars taking place to inform the public about your project. Can you talk to our listeners about … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Marvin: 1) Marvin, you are the National President of ASALH, the nations oldest African American historical association. Can you talk to our listeners about your organization? 2) What career path did you take to … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Ellis: 1) Dr. Ellis, you are one of the most multi-talented people that I know. Can you talk to our listeners about your One Women Show? 2) Dr. Ellis, you are also the … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Justin: Let’s talk about your background and how it led to working at the local electric utility, Duquesne Light Company. Can you tell our listeners what your career journey at DLC has looked like? … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Cecilia: 1) Cecilia can you talk to our listeners about your company? 2) Growing up did you always envision yourself owning your own company? 3) Do you have any upcoming events? Additionally, make sure … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Justin: 1) Justin, was it always your dream to take over your family business? 2) Justin, how did COVID-19 effect your business? 3) What does the future hold for Strong II Dry Cleaners? Additionally, … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Elliott: 1) Dr.Elliott, can you talk to our listeners about Gwen’s Girls? 2) I understand you have a huge special event upcoming for Gwen’s Girls. Can you talk to our listeners about that … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Ansah: 1) Dr. Ansah, growing up did you always envision yourself as a physician? 2) Dr. Ansah, in your journey to become a physician, your stepfather played a strategic role. Can you talk … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Michael: 1) Michael, what career path did you take to obtain your current position with DLC? 2) Can you talk to our listeners about what duties your job with DLC entails? 3) Michael why … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Young: 1) Dr. Young, how long has The Jazz Workshop, Inc. been in existence? 2) Last year you celebrated Jazz Workshop, Inc’s 50th year. What was that like? 3) How did the pandemic … Continue reading →

????? Join Craig as he discusses with Carin: 1) Carin, what career path led you to your current position at Gateway Rehab? 2) Growing up is helping people something you always wanted to do? 3) Can you talk to our … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with George & Les: 1) George, I understand that you have produced over 100 shows and musicians at CCAC South. What made you want to come back out of retirement to be part of the … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with William: 1) A lot of your events are historically authentic in nature, were you always interested in Black History growing up? 2) Can you talk to our listeners about some of the events you … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Debbie: 1) Debbie, can you talk to our listeners about your business, A Look Not A Label? 2) Growing up did you envision yourself being a business owner? 3) Debbie, how can our listeners … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Lorenzo: 1) Lorenzo, is writing and directing something you grew up wanting to do? 2) Lorenzo, when I first met you years ago you were one of the top insurance brokers and financial planners … Continue reading →

  Join Craig as he discusses with Pastor Winfield: 1) Pastor Ruth, in addition to being a Pastor, you are also a successful business woman. Can you talk to our listeners about how you have been able to mix your … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Tuesday: 1) What career path did you take to achieve your current position at Duquesne Light Company? 2) What role does Customer Service play in your current role with Duquesne Light Company? 3) Why … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Tripp: Dr. Tripp, growing up did you always want to be a physician? Dr. Tripp, I read that you attended medical school on a United States Navy scholarship, and in addition to your … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Arthur: Arthur, can you talk to our listeners about what your job at Duquesne Light Company entails? What career path did you take to achieve your present position at Duquesne Light Company? What advice … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Robin: Robin, how did you become interested in working as an advocate for people in recovery? Growing up did you always know that helping people is something you wanted to do? Robin, how has … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with LaKeisha: LaKeisha, can you talk to our listeners about Ujamaa Collective and what the core principals behind your business are? Growing up did you always envision yourself as a business owner? LaKeisha, how can … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Johanna: Dr. Phelan, is being a physician something you always envisioned growing up? Doctor, I understand that working with the poor and underserved has always been very important to you. Can you talk to … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Margaret: Margaret, what career path did you take to achieve your present position with Duquesne Light Company? Margaret, can you talk to our listeners about your job as a Tax Clerk with Duquesne Light … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Ron: Ron, it has been said that Pete Hill is Negro League Baseball’s greatest unknown superstar. Can you talk to our listeners about your uncle? Ron, your uncle also was one of the first … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Lance and Malia: Lance, can you talk to our listeners about The Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania? Malia, what made you choose Architecture to major in at Hampton University? Malia, I understand you … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Angela: 1) Angela, I understand that beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, Pittsburgh Public Schools will implement a Personal Finance Graduation Requirement. Can you talk to our listeners about this program? 2) Who are … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Brittney Worthy: Brittney, can you talk to our listeners about what are your duties as a Financial Clerk with Duquesne Light Company? What career path did you take to achieve your present position? Brittney, … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Reshay: Reshay, what is a typical day like as a Certified Nurse Practitioner? What career path did you take on your journey to becoming a Certified Nurse Practitioner? Reshay, we at Soul Pitt Media … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Philip: What is a typical day like for you? What career path did you take on your journey to becoming a lineworker at DLC? June is National Safety Month. We all use electricity every … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Debbie and Dave: Debbie, talk to our listeners about your Media Career. Debbie, can you talk to our listeners about your Community Calendar Show on the podcast? Dave you have an extensive and impressive … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Carl: Carl, can you talk to our listeners about your business? Did you always aspire to own your own business? How can our listeners reach you? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Matt: Matt, what career path did you take to achieve your current position with Duquesne Light Company? How is Duquesne Light Company advancing electric mobility in the Pittsburgh Region? Matt, what advice can you … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Christopher: Christopher, can you talk to our listeners about The Community Wellness Initiative? What are the goals for this program? What type of classes will you offer through your program? Additionally, make sure you … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Lance: Lance, can you talk to our listeners about the Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania? What types of trades are part of your organization? How can someone who is interested in your program … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Randy & Sheila: Is Crytocurrency Safe? What is a PAMM Account? How can someone interested in learning more about your products contact you? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to … Continue reading →

? Join Craig as he discusses with Keirston: Are Mental Health numbers different in the minority community as opposed to the population as a whole? Does UPMC provide any type of suicide prevention programs geared towards the minority community? Keirston, … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Rebecca: Rebecca, what are the ages of the children your program works with? Are the grandparents compensated for their work? How can our listeners find out more about your program? Additionally, make sure you … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Ayanna: Ayanna, can you talk to our listeners about Black Equity Coalition? How have COVID-19 and RSV disproportionately affected Pittsburgh’s Minority Community? How can Soul Pitt Media listeners and readers learn more about your … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Pastor Winfield: Pastor, can you talk to our listeners about some of the great things you are doing with Woman of Wisdom in Greensboro, North Carolina? Pastor, your twin sister is also a minister. … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with George: What is a typical day like for you? What career path did you take to achieve your current position at UPMC? What advice can you give to our young listeners? Additionally, make sure … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Samson: What is a typical day like for you? What career path did you take to achieve your present position with Duquesne Light Company? What advice can you give our young listeners? Additionally, make … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Allen: How long has City Charter School been in Pittsburgh? How is City Charter School different from other charter schools? Does City Charter School provide mentoring programs? Additionally, make sure you listen to … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Andréa Stanford the Pittsburgh YWCA Equity Awards Dinner. Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Marla: Marla, what is a typical day like for you? What career path did you take to achieve your present job with Duquesne Light Company? What type of jobs is Duquesne Light currently looking … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Stahl: Dr. Stahl, who are you looking to recruit for this study? How can this study help the participants? How can our listeners participate in this study? Additionally, make sure you listen to … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Shon: Shon, I understand you oversee a procurement budget for over 700 properties for Duquesne Light Company. Can you talk to our listeners about your job? Shon, what career path did you take to … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Brandon: Brandon growing up did you always envision yourself as a business owner? What career path did you take to achieve your current position? What advice can you give our young listeners who may … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Samantha: Samantha, you are the Manager of Community Relations for Duquesne Light Company. What duties does your job entail? What career path did you take to achieve your job with Duquesne Light Company? Samantha, … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Hall: Dr. Hall you were a graduate of The Ozanam League yourself growing up. What was that experience like? How can kids benefit by playing in your league? Dr. Hall, how can our … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Traci: Which career path did you take to achieve your current job with Duquesne Light Company? Does Duquesne Light Company offer any programs to help customers who may be behind on their utility bills … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Hogan: Dr. Hogan, your title is Professor and Vice Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery/Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery. What exactly does your job entail? Dr. Hogan, what career path did you pursue to … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Deo: What duties does your job entail? What career path led you to your current position with Duquesne Light Company Duquesne Light Company currently services over 600,000 customers throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. How reliable is … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Barry: What type of job opportunities are available at The Frick Pittsburgh? Is The Frick Pittsburgh an Equal Opportunity Employer? How can our listeners apply for a job at The Frick Pittsburgh? Additionally, make … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Elliott: Dr. Elliott you will be celebrating your 20th year anniversary on 5/12/22. Can you talk to our listeners about your upcoming event? How can our listeners purchase tickets for this Special Event? … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Tishekia: What exactly does your job as Regulatory Director for Duquesne Light Company entail? What career path did you take to achieve your current position with Duquesne Light Company? Traditionally, the energy and utility … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Taylor: What are the diversity goals for UPMC? How has the pandemic affected UPMC? How can someone looking for a career opportunity with UPMC apply? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Gildengers: What are the warning signs for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease? How can we help prevent these diseases? How can our listeners sign up for The University of Pittsburgh Study to combat Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Johnson: Black History Month/American Heart Health Connection. Dr. Johnson’s recently published article in The Journal of the American Heart Association on Heart Disease. How does family history play a part in Heart Disease? … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Jasimine: What is Landforce Pittsburgh? Who is eligible to participate? What type of skills can someone acquire through your program? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with LaJuana: Breast Cancer is the #1 leading cause of cancer death of African American Women. Why getting a Mammogram is so important to African American Women? How UPMC is targeting outreach to the African … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Conti: How having Dr. Conti being promoted to Chair of Family Medicine for both UPMC and The University of Pittsburgh Medical School is a significant step in caring for the underserved in Pittsburgh. … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Rhonda: What are the different types of abuse women face? How are women of color adversely impacted by domestic violence? How has the pandemic impacted those who are experiencing domestic violence? Additionally, make sure … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Johnson: Does High Blood Pressure contribute to Heart Disease? What lifestyle changes we can make to battle Heart Disease? What are the warning signs we need to be aware of? Additionally, make sure … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Michelle Ramsey: What types of jobs are available with Port Authority? What types of Health and Retirement benefits do these jobs offer? How can someone apply for these jobs? Additionally, make sure you listen … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Laura: How long has MyUPMC has been available for UPMC patients? What services can a patient access through MyUPMC? Where can you learn more about MyUPMC? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Camillya: Growing up did you always envision yourself as a business owner? Where is your business located? Do you have any new ventures upcoming? And more! Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Elliott: Where does her passion for helping the underserved in our community come from? What is the age range of the girls her organization works with? Some of the great programs Gwen’s Girls … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. Join Craig for an exclusive interview with Bongutu, MD, Hospitalist, UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA.  Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Bongutu: Did he aspire to be a physician growing … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. Join Craig for an exclusive interview with Jada Shirriel, CEO of Healthy Start Pittsburgh. Join Craig as he discusses with Jada: What is the purpose of Healthy Start? What type of … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. ? Join Craig Dawson for an exclusive interview with Dr. Jonathan Han, Program Director, UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, and Dr. Winfred Frazier, Medical Director, UPMC St. Margaret Family … Continue reading →

Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Jonassaint: Do post and pre-transplant statistics differ for the minority population as opposed to the general population? What can the community do to combat liver disease? What steps can UPMC take to ensure … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. Join Craig as he discusses with Wesley: How The Pursuit Program can help our area youth achieve their goals for their future. How after a stellar career at Woodland Hills High … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Bledsoe: Dr. Bledsoe’s passion for working with the underserved in our community. How the recent pandemic has affected the mental health and wellness of … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. Join Craig as he discusses with Dr. Sams: Growing up did you always envision yourself as a dentist? How can proper dental hygiene affect other health issues such as heart disease … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. ? Join Craig Dawson for an exclusive interview with Dr. Amit Tevar, UPMC Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Program and Living-Kidney Donor Clay Moorefield. Craig  discusses with our guests: Living-donor kidney donation How you can become … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. ? Join Craig Dawson for an exclusive interview with Dr. Steven Evans, Director of the Division of Community Engagement, Division of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Join Craig as … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview.   Join Craig for an exclusive interview with Michael and Lateresa Blackwell, Owners of Cafe on the Corner. Join Craig as he discusses with the Blackwells: How has the pandemic affected … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. ? Join Craig Dawson for an exclusive interview with Tracey Conti, MD Executive Vice Chair Department of Family Medicine University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Listen and learn: How attending an … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. ? Listen as Craig Dawson interviews David Johnson from Duquesne Light. Topics discussed include: Your official title is Vice President/Chief Customer Officer. What does a typical day look like? With the … Continue reading →

Click the play button to listen to this interview. ? Join Craig for an exclusive interview with Jonny GOOOD, Pittsburgh Native, and Bass Player for the legendary LADY GAGA. Listen to Jonny as he Talks about growing up in Pittsburgh: