Britt Happens, hosted by Brittany Sharpton, is an interview-based audio show where successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and thought leaders share unexpected career curveballs and discuss how they’ve rebounded and turned those setbacks into wins.
New York State Senator, Kevin S. Parker, Chairman of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee discusses his political experience and vision for New York City, as well as his inspiration for pursuing public service and the related challenges to serving in the public spotlight. Parker represents the 21st senate district which consists of many diverse communities including Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and Park Slope.
Tune in for a much-anticipated, super lively, and enlightening chat with the man behind THE read of 2020! Louisiana activist, Gary Chambers, Jr., became a household name in the advocacy world this past June when a video of him brilliantly calling out East Baton Rouge School Board Member, Connie Bernard, went viral and shared by the likes of LeBron James, Madonna, and millions of others.
That moment at the school board meeting was only one of several instances over the years where Chambers used his voice and media platform to speak truth to power. Chambers is also fundraising for a potential Congressional bid for U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond’s soon-to-be vacated seat—Keep Pushing, Gary!
Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Circuit Court candidate, Attorney Olanike “Nike” Adebayo, believes she is best fit to serve as a judicial leader and decision maker for our community. We discuss the importance and significance of this race, overcoming COVID-19 campaign challenges, what exactly circuit court judges do, how they affect our everyday life, her background, relevant legal experience, community impact and footprint, and more!
Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Commissioner and mayoral candidate, Xavier L. Suarez, believes he is best fit to be the next leader of Miami and what his vision for the County entails! We discuss addressing racial tension and protests in light of recent events, education and afterschool programs, the SMART Plan and BayLink, the brain drain, being hands on and connecting with constituents, stimulating the economy, and much more!