Qualified Qool
Hosted by Your VibeMistress Stephanie Renée, the Qualified Qool podcast is an inside listen to conversations with trailblazers and trendsetters in the arts, past and present. Listen to excerpts of Stephanie's interviews with late legends and those who continue to push the culture forward, boldly and unapologetically.
Podcasting since 2022 • 6 episodes
Qualified Qool
Latest Episodes
Ep 105 - Part One with MC & Theatrical Director OZZIE JONES
If you know anything about the multi-hyphenate OZZIE JONES, you know that his brilliance and irreverence go hand-in-hand. Over the course of two hours, we talked about lots of realities for Black creatives and encounters with the notorious and ...
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Ep 104: Hollywood Up Close and Personal with actor Nakia Dillard
Nakia Dillard's acting resume is miles long, even if you don't immediately recognize his name or face. This Philly native has paid his dues and is reaping the rewards of hard work on independent films and hit network TV series. We chat about hi...
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Ep 103: Back Down Memory Lane - A Casual Conversation with Author Kwame Alexander
After a long, unexpected hiatus, we're back with more content.Your VibeMistress Stephanie Renée caught up with poet, author, and screenwriter Kwame Alexander during the Philly stop on his book tour promoting his memoir, Why F...
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Ep 102: Conversations with Jazz Vocalist Extraordinaire Dianne Reeves: Then & Now
As the creative community tries to navigate the uncertainty of cranking up to a pace that is near or equal to pre-pandemic, we present excerpts of two conversations with jazz chanteuse DIANNE REEVES. One from 2015, fresh off of her Grammy w...
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Ep 101: Conversations with Aunjanue Ellis & The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin
In our debut episode, we reach back into the archives to celebrate two accomplished Black women from the world of performing arts: recent Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nominee Aunjanue Ellis and the late, legendary Queen of...
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