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Malik Phipps Brings Purpose, Light, and Seattle Culture to The Pop-Up!
During PNW Influencer & Creator Week on The Pop-Up!, Seattle lifestyle and travel creator Malik Phipps joined guest host Sean Goode, alongside streamer Lez2P.
‘The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume’ with Alicia Crank To Premiere This Week
Converge Media is thrilled to announce that community leader and advocate Alicia Crank is joining Converge as host of The Pop-Up! Presents: Crank Up The Volume.
Breaking the Echo Chamber: Chappin Eze Calls for Nuance and Political Balance on ‘The Pop-Up!’
As part of The Pop-Up!’s recent PNW Influencer & Creator Week, guest host Sean Goode welcomed digital creator and community advocate Chappin Eze. The Seattle-based creator used the platform to address a provocative statement: Seattle's political landscape desperately needs dissenting voices.
Tanise and Derrick Love Break Down Their ‘Give, Buy, Hi’ Philosophy on ‘The Pop-Up!’
On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Sean Goode sat down with wife and husband Tanise and Derrick Love, the co-founders of Sync Seattle.
Nate Alexander Brings Custom Fashion to Colman Commons
Colman Commons never goes out of style. Fashion designer Nate Alexander recently stopped by Colman Commons to showcase his original, one-of-one custom designs from his brand Mainly Razedebar.
Keeping the Dreams Alive: Rasheed Romain on Authenticity, Fatherhood, and the ‘Slow Burn’ of Creation
In an era dominated by manicured feeds and the relentless chase of the next viral trend, Seattle-based lifestyle creator Rasheed Romain is advocating for a different approach: honest, community-driven content creation.
Driving Change From the Ground Up: Kwabi Amoah-Forson’s Vision for Media and Humanitarianism
Kicking off PNW Influencer & Creator week on The Pop-Up!, host The Big O welcomed Tacoma-based humanitarian, producer, and creator Kwabi Amoah-Forson, who pulled back the curtain on his life's mission and The Tacoma Show.
Jwavy Talks ‘Northern Flow,’ Community Advocacy, and Staying Authentic on The Pop-Up!
The Seattle music and cultural landscape is witnessing the rise of a multi-talented force. On a recent episode of The Pop-Up! with host The Big O, artist Jwavy stopped by the Black Media Matters studios to discuss her unique artistry, community initiatives, and the philosophy driving her success.
Culture, Collective Liberation, and Core Truths: Moni Tep on The Pop-Up!
On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, host The Big O sat down with Seattle-born musician, mother, and cultural worker Moni Tep, also known as JusMoni. Tep brought insights into ancestral memory, community-led safety, and the vulnerability of motherhood.
Keisha Credit Brings Authenticity, Activism, and ‘One-Two Punches’ to The Pop-Up!
When Keisha Credit walks into a room, the energy shifts. A Seattle-based entrepreneur, strategist, five-time founder, and community leader, Credit recently joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! What followed was an hour of unfiltered storytelling, systemic critique, and a radical reclamation of Black joy.
Mx. Pucks A’Plenty and Rebecca Mm Douglas Talk What the Funk?! Fest with Deaunte Damper
Recently on The Pop-Up!, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with two luminaries of the Pacific Northwest performing arts community: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty and Rebecca Mm Davis, co-producers of What the Funk?! Fest happening this weekend.
Gordon McHenry Jr. Talks Prime Community Leadership on The Pop-Up! with Sean Goode
The Black Media Matter studio was recently filled with an undeniable sense of reverence and warmth as guest host Sean Goode sat down with a regional icon: Gordon McHenry Jr.
Gifted Gab Pulls Up to The Pop-Up! for a Night of Bars, Beats and Black Excellence
If you didn’t catch artist Gifted Gab on The Pop-Up!, now’s your chance to circle back, because host The Big O laid out the red carpet. As Seattle’s premier hip-hop pioneer, Gab pulled up for an expansive conversation on all things music, culture, and hustle.
Katoya Palmer Talks Infrastructure, Soul, and Black Entrepreneurship on All My Friends Are Dope
On an unconventional episode of All My Friends Are Dope, ToyBox Consulting & Management founder Katoya Palmer sat down with host Erik Kalligraphy in the Black Media Matters studio.
Nate Jackson Talks International Success and the Super Funny Comedy Festival
Comedian Nate Jackson is a force to be reckoned with. Between his worldwide tour, Netflix special, and stacked comedy festival happening this week, he dropped by The Pop-Up! for a conversation with guest host Deaunte Damper.
Terrance Turner’s Uncompromising Vision for Youth Advocacy and Community Healing
Philosopher and community leader Terrance Turner, also known as C.A.U.T.I.O.N., didn’t shy away from addressing his unfiltered truth during a recent appearance on The Pop-Up!: Tacoma Takeover.
Savo Talks Taking Over the Media Landscape and Defining Tacoma Culture on The Pop-Up!
The Pop-Up!: Tacoma Takeover host Elisha Michelle recently welcomed Savo, a Tacoma-based media professional, videographer, and the driving force behind the rapidly growing visual podcast and brand Get to Know ‘Em TV.
Kelabe Tewolde Discusses Representation, Housing, and Education on The Pop-Up!
On a recent episode of The Pop-Up!, guest host Deaunte Damper sat down with community candidate for State Representative, Washington’s 37th Legislative District, Kelabe Tewolde.
Culture & Couture: Nate Alexander Brings Custom Flair to The Pop-Up!
Fashion designer and culture creator Nate Alexander joined host The Big O on The Pop-Up! last week. Fresh off a decade-long stint in Atlanta, Alexander returned to his hometown of Tacoma, Washington in 2025 to shake up the Pacific Northwest fashion landscape.
The Black Love Renaissance: Debrena Jackson Gandy Proclaims a New Relationship Paradigm on The Pop-Up!
Returning to the Black Media Matter Studios for another installment of The Love Lab with Debrena on The Pop-Up!, Debrena Jackson Gandy recently sat down with host The Big O to deliver a reality check on the state of modern romance.
