Max Out Time W/ Aj Ii

This week on Max Out Time: Harvard Medical School’s first documented Black woman student body president, LaShyra "Lash" Nolen, discusses the coronavirus’ impact on her family, healthcare systems and the greater community at-large. Nolen is a Fulbright Scholar who has researched the perceptions of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, and is deeply passionate about serving the underserved. So far this year, she has been named a 2020 Young Futurist by The Root and a 40 Under 40 Leader In Health Award Winner by the National Minority Quality Forum. Please follow Nolen’s work and medical pursuits on Twitter @lashnolen and visit her website https://lashyranolen.com/ This episode was previously recorded on Monday, April 20, 2020. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: “The QuickSilva Show” Executive Producer and WKYS 93.9 radio personality, Leah A. Henry, discusses working during the coronavirus global pandemic. Leah’s Lemonade is more than just the tea, it’s a little bit tart. Whether it’s controlling the airwaves or explaining how COVID-19 is affecting radio and TV personnel, she offers her insight on it all. Please follow the budding media personality and entertainment journalist @leahahenry or visit https://leahahenry.com/ This episode was previously recorded on Monday, April 6, 2020. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: PepsiCo brand marketer and Sports Business Journal’s New Voices Under 30 honoree, Kirby Porter, discusses helping athletes leverage their playbooks through her online platform, “Court To Corporate.” The former Harvard Women’s Basketball team captain founded the media entity in 2019 to aid athletes in finding mentorship and guidance when the ball stops bouncing. If you’re a former athlete, who is dealing with the transition phase, please visit https://www.courttocorporate.com/ and follow @court.to.corporate on social media. This episode was previously recorded on Saturday, March 21, 2020. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Gazmine ‘GG’ Mason, discusses her experiences as the first African American to win Olympic Singles and All-Events gold medals in bowling for USA. The former All-American at the University of Nebraska is currently a professional bowler whose mission is to promote and elevate non-traditional sports while also connecting and sharing the stories of African American female bowling athletes of all ages. For more on GG’s pursuits beyond the alley, visit https://www.gotgame10.com/ and follow her on social media @gazminemason or @bgcb2. This episode was previously recorded on Monday, March 16, 2020. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: Retired NFL cornerback turned internet comedian, the hilariously funny Lou Young III, a.k.a. Shleve Harvey, discusses his relationship with comedy legend Steve Harvey, being ‘more than an athlete’ and fatherhood. The DC native spent five years playing professional football, but Lou’s Harvey impersonations sparked an impressive start to his new career. Checkout Shleve, Shlannon or Shlenzel at https://www.youtube.com/louyoung3 and please follow him on social media @louuuyoung. This episode was previously recorded on Sunday, March 8, 2020. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: Award-winning tech philosopher, brand consultant and author, Alex Wolf, discusses how her brand’s meteoric rise helped her transition into brand marketing and product strategizing. At 25, Alex sold Boss Babe, the fastest growing digital network empowering female entrepreneurs, and has since become an expert in helping businesses engage with consumers. In this episode, she also unpacks measuring social media success and looking at technology through an anthropological lens. For more on Alex, please visit https://alexwolf.co/ or follow her on social media @alexwolf. This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, February 20, 2020. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: Angela Jennings and Reggie Smith, co-founders of BOOMBOX Boxing Club, DC’s first boutique boxing studio, discuss their new-age boxing gym just steps from Washington Nationals Park. Their concept is best described as when “Fight Club, Meets Night Club.” And the duo aims to empower and inspire through music driven boxing classes accompanied by the most lit playlists. For more information on how to sign up, visit https://www.boombox-boxing.com/ and follow @boombox_boxing on social media. This episode was previously recorded on Sunday, January 26, 2020. -AJ II

On the pilot episode of Max Out Time With AJ II, AJ sat down with special guest Rashan Prailow to discuss combatting the 'ball is life' mentality, using education as a tool for success and 'fixing' the black athlete’s image in mainstream media. Prailow is a recent Ivy League graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, who turned his life completely around when a few run-ins with the law forced him to use education as his tool for success. If you wish to continue following Prailow's journey, please add him on social media @rashanp. This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, July 20, 2017. -AJ II

Imagine having your own dorm room at 13, being the youngest to pledge a 100-year-old fraternity at 16 and receiving your Master’s Degree at 17 while your closest friends are still scrambling for their junior prom dates. Can't wrap your head around this unlikely series of feats? Well, look no further than Ty Hobson-Powell from Washington, D.C. He is living proof of sports apparel manufacturer Adidas’ slogan: 'Impossible Is Nothing.' Please join this episode's discussion with 'Shimmying Ty' on achieving your dreams, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) experience and also Washington D.C. sports. If you wish to continue following Hobson-Powell's journey, please add him on Twitter @tyhobsonpowell. This episode was previously recorded on Sunday, July 23, 2017. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: Hollywood actor Henry Hunter Hall discusses his life in the business, and those who have prepared a place for him. From Netflix's Emmy award-winning limited series When They See Us to portraying Walter Plowden in the first biopic about Harriet Tubman, 2019 has been Hunter's breakout year. For more on Hunter, follow him on social media @henry_hunter__hall This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. -AJ II

17-year-old community activist and entrepreneur, RuQuan Brown, started Love1, a clothing line to help end gun violence, after losing both his step dad and teammate to fatal shootings. Now the high school senior, who holds 25 Division One football scholarship offers, is using his platform to save one loved one at a time. This week on Max Out Time, RuQuan discusses his mission to get as many guns off the streets as he can through love. For more on RuQuan, visit https://love1company.bigcartel.com/ and follow him on social media @ruthatruth and @love1biz. This episode was previously recorded on Saturday, November 23, 2019. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: Public Health Doctor, Krystal Redman, Executive Director of SPARK Reproductive Justice Now in Atlanta, Georgia, discusses minority healthcare access, Black maternal and infant mortality rates and her new book “I Am Amyracle… and I was born early,” depicting Dr. Redman’s personal hardships with Childbirth. With a federal judge blocking a landmark, restrictive abortion ban in Georgia, this segment tackles Black women’s reproductive liberation in the south and across the country. For more on Dr. Redman and her organization, please visit http://www.sparkrj.org/ This episode was previously recorded on Saturday, September 21, 2019. -AJ II

Join this week’s episode of Max Out Time for a conversation with SAG Actor Maxwell Whittington-Cooper on Black male representation in the media, mentorship in the entertainment industry and the overall importance of the groundbreaking, Emmy award-winning, film When They See Us. The Netflix hit limited series won the 2019 Emmy for outstanding casting due in part to Maxwell’s powerful performance. Tune in for behind the scenes details on the auditioning and filming process. For more on Maxwell, follow him on social media @maxwellwc. This episode was previously recorded on Wednesday, August 18, 2019. -AJ II

The fearless Akela Lacy dissects our nation's government and political systems on this week's episode of Max Out Time. The Intercept reporter, who covers Capitol Hill and a wide variety of cultural and social topics, explains state and local level elections, Congressional legislation and who the most prominent lawmakers are. For more updates like these, follow @akela_lacy on Twitter. Please visit www.theintercept.com to become a member and support its courageous, quality reporting. This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, August 29, 2019. -AJ II

Second year NFL defensive back, Rashard Fant, discusses dealing with injuries, mental health and depression and his struggles in making it to the league. On the collegiate level, although undersized, Fant used his signature speed and athleticism to become Indiana University's all-time leader in passes defended. He was an All-Big Ten corner in 2016 and 2017, in addition to the 2017 Ted Whereatt award winner for the highest GPA in Indiana football's senior class. For more on Fant, please follow him on social media @RashardFant. This episode was previously recorded on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. -AJ II

This week on Max Out Time: three-time Olympic medalist (Winter, Bobsled), two-time world champion and the newest president of Women’s Sports Foundation, Elana Meyers Taylor, discusses using sports as a vehicle for success, dreaming about being an Olympic athlete and continuing to leave a lasting legacy. If you wish to learn more about Elana, follow her on Twitter @eamslider24. This episode was previously recorded on Sunday, May 19, 2019. -AJ II

The best and brightest geography whizzes attended this year’s National Geographic Geo Championships at National Geographic Society Headquarters in Washington, D.C. In the team competition called the Geo Challenge, aligned with National Geographic’s Planet or Plastic? initiative, Team Navigators, comprised of four fifth graders from New York, took home the $25,000 first prize. Listen, only on Max Out Time, to an exclusive interview with Jeremiah Pierre and Victor Jimenez of the winning team. We discussed practicing for the Geo Championships, visiting Nat Geo and helping the earth’s ecosystems. For more on National Geographic’s Plastic Pollution projects, visit https://www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/plastic/ This episode was previously recorded on Thursday, May 23, 2019. -AJ II

Arize Ifejika has played a part in molding many current headlining hoops stars from the D.C. area. Arize's basketball showcases highlight the high school athlete and his rise through the ranks. Tune into Max Out Time for a conversation examining amateur athletics + the struggles of one of the top basketball programs in the country through a weekly docuseries entitled #RUNTHISTOWN with Mr. ‘More Than Basketball’ himself. Subscribe to morethanbasketball on YouTube to catch the rest of the series. For more information, visit www.morethanbasketball.mg.net This episode was previously recorded on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. -AJ II

Mr. “Less Brunches More Crunches” is a premier personal trainer in the DMV area, who trains dozens of clients in his pursuit of making this world a healthier place. C Marty Fit is building his brand out at Gold’s Gym in Capitol Heights, Maryland and all across the country through his fun but rigorous training regimen. Tune in to Max Out Time for a real conversation on reaching your personal goals in the gym, and also checkout FiTalk "The Podcast" on iTunes. C Marty details what it takes to get that 2019 six-pack, and how to keep a healthy and balanced lifestyle into the future. For more information visit www.cmartyfit.com, and follow him on social media @cmartyfit. This episode was previously recorded on Friday, December 21, 2018. -AJ II

Black women are missing at fitness studios within the District of Columbia, but Side Barre DC is re-writing the narrative. Maya Dennis, Jillian Carter and Alexis Miller, three professionally trained black ballerinas, use their expertise in dance to provide weekly stretch, cardio and strength training at the barre! Join this week's installment of Max Out Time for a special episode that explores the many facets of training and physical and mental growth in our communities. We dug deep into lifestyle choices and ways to strengthen and tone each part of the body, mind and soul. So don’t be shy, if you wish to sign up for barre classes, visit www.sidebarredc.com and email info@sidebarredc.com. This episode was previously recorded on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018. -AJ II