Start and Go

Start and Go is Alabama A&M University's weekly podcast featuring one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director, Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM.

Start and Go Kelvin Wooten 5-9-22 Encore 10/25/2022

Start and Go Kelvin Wooten 5-9-22 Encore Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This encore episode’s guest is Kelvin Wooten - a Grammy award winning composer, arranger, producer and musician from Huntsville, Alabama. He has collaborated with artists such as J. Cole, Earth Wind & Fire, Raphael Saddiq, Chaka Khan, Deqn Sue, Eric Essix and many more. He and Elvin discuss his time as a student at Alabama A&M, how he became a much called upon force in the music field, his experiences in the music business, his appearance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, his advice to young people and his love for his hometown and AAMU. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/24800229

Start and Go S5E2 10/19/2022

Start and Go S5E2 Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Antoine Mordican - Alabama A&M University alumnus, former engineer and now the CEO of Black Native Cultivation. His Black Native Farm, a certified hemp-growing farm in Bessemer, Alabama, produces organic, sustainable hemp. He is the State of Alabama Director for Minorities for Medical Marijuana and is committed to raising awareness of the medicinal uses of hemp. Mordican continues to experiment with all the benefits and forms of the plant and plans to process his own flower someday. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/24730524

Start and Go Leslie Ekpe 10/12/2022

Start and Go Leslie Ekpe This episode’s guest is Leslie Ekpe - Alabama A&M University alumnus, former D1 volleyball player that attended on a full 4-year scholarship. She received her Master’s of Art from UAB and her MBA from Sam Houston University. She is currently a PhD. candidate at Texas Christian University. Ekpe was recently named the President of the Graduate Student Senate, the first person of color to hold this position. She is also a Fellow at the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) Center for Leadership and Social Justice, an organization committed to bridging the gap between educational leadership and social justice. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/24657969

Start and Go Kelvin Wooten S4E12 05/11/2022

Start and Go Kelvin Wooten S4E12 Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Kelvin Wooten - a Grammy award winning composer, arranger, producer and musician from Huntsville, Alabama. He has collaborated with artists such as J. Cole, Earth Wind & Fire, Raphael Saddiq, Chaka Khan, Deqn Sue, Eric Essix and many more. He and Elvin discuss his time as a student at Alabama A&M, how he became a much called upon force in the music field, his experiences in the music business, his appearance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, his advice to young people and his love for his hometown and AAMU. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/23071388

Start and Go Aqeel Glass S4E11 04/27/2022

Start and Go Aqeel Glass S4E11 Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Aqeel Glass - Alabama A&M University alumnus, current graduate student and National Football League prospect at quarterback. Glass played quarterback for the AAMU Bulldogs, leading them to a SWAC Championship and the HBCU National Championship in the spring of 2021. They discuss his matriculation at AAMU, his choice of a major, his pending Master’s Degree (May ’22) and his status as a prime prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft (April ’22). They talk about his chance to be the first HBCU player chosen as a QB since 2016 and some of the challenges he faces coming from a small college. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22923281

Start and Go Noel Garcia S4E10 04/13/2022

Start and Go Noel Garcia S4E10 Noel Garcia - AAMU Alumnus and Founder of NG Distillery in Thornton, Illinois Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Noel Garcia - Alabama A&M University Alumnus and the founder of NG Distillery. They discuss his matriculation at AAMU, how he decided on becoming a small craft distiller of spirits and the challenges he has faced in the business. Garcia also comments on the assistance he has received from his friends and competitors in the field. HBCU, Historically, Black, College, University, Alabama, AAMU, Elvin, Jenkins, Noel, Garcia, Distillery, Spirits, Tequila, Gin, Whiskey, Thornton, Illinois, Rum, Bourbon /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22775399

Start and Go Jason Etheridge S4E9 04/06/2022

Start and Go Jason Etheridge S4E9 Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Jason Ethridge - Alabama A&M University Alumnus, Athletics Academic Advisor and Coordinator of the In-Game Experience for Athletics at AAMU. They discuss his matriculation at AAMU, his transition from business to education, his pending PH.D and the challenges he faces in his current roles in athletics. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22679798

Start and Go Thedis Bryant S4E8 03/23/2022

Start and Go Thedis Bryant S4E8 Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Thedis Bryant, Interim Director of Library Services and the State Black Archives Research Center & Museum at AAMU. Elvin and Thedis dive into the mission of the Alabama State Black Archives, it’s beginning, how it builds its collections and the future of the museum. They also discuss the role of the Drake Library and the adjustments it has had to make in the post-Covid campus environment. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22540073

Start and Go Jill Coon S4E7 03/15/2022

Start and Go Jill Coon S4E7 Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Jill Balch-Coon, Alabama A&M Assistant Professor of Performance. She is an actor, director, teacher and a veteran of Broadway. Elvin and Jill discuss her introduction to performing, her education and training in her chosen field, her experience as a working actor on Broadway while living in New York, and what brought her back to Huntsville. She goes into detail about the “Bulldog Players” acting troupe and the revival of theater on the campus. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22458638

Start and Go Annette Gomes S4E6 03/09/2022

Start and Go Annette Gomes S4E6 Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. This episode’s guest is Annette Gomes, Alabama A&M Alumnus, Strategic Communication Planner and Writer with the Department of Defense and an in demand Voice Artist. They discuss her education, how Agriculture spearheaded her career in broadcasting, and how she broke into the world of voice overs and narration. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22384319

Start and Go Tinesha Ross S4E5 02/28/2022

Start and Go Tinesha Ross S4E5 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our world. Elvin Jenkins, Director of Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM is the host of the podcast. Elvin’s guest for this episode is Tinesha Ross, Alabama A&M Alumnus, Rocket Scientist and STEM Advocate. They discuss her time as a student at AAMU, what lead her to major in Engineering, her adventures in her chosen profession and the thrill of watching her rockets lift-off from the Cape. She also talks about her devotion to speaking to school children around the country about the benefits of a STEM education. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22289258

Start and Go Chef Cam S4E4 02/23/2022

Start and Go Chef Cam S4E4 Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on0one conversations with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, the director of Electronic Media Communications and WJAB-FM, at AAMU. His guest is Camerron Dangerfield, AKA Chef Cam. He is an Alabama A&M University alumnus taking the culinary world by storm. He's making noise with his successful career as a celebrity chef, author, restaurant consultant, reality tv personality and entrepreneur. Dangerfield recently was crowned a "Chopped" Champion after winning a competition on the popular Food Network show. They discuss his background, his time at Alabama A&M, and his desire to make a difference in society with his talent. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22222469

Start and Go Dr. Daniel Wims, President - Alabama A&M University S4E2 02/17/2022

Start and Go Dr. Daniel Wims, President - Alabama A&M University S4E2 Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. The special guest host for the episode is Erica "Fox" Washington, Program Director, WJAB-FM, at AAMU. The guest is Dr. Daniel Wims, the 12th President of Alabama A&M University. Dr. Wims assumed the Presidency on the first day of January of this year. He and Ms. Washington discuss his background in education, his influences, and his vision for Alabama A&M. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22169210

Start and Go Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. S4E1 02/09/2022

Start and Go Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr. S4E1 Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. The host is Elvin Jenkins, Director, Electronic Media Communications/WJAB-FM. The guest this week is Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr., the recently retired 11th President of Alabama A&M. He discusses his presidency, his retirement plans, and his legacy. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/22073162

Start and Go Carlton Wright S3E8 10/27/2021

Start and Go Carlton Wright S3E8 Alabama A&M's weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice-President for Marketing, Communication and Advancement at AAMU is the host. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20953685

Service - Alabama State Representative Laura Hall 10/20/2021

Service - Alabama State Representative Laura Hall Alabama A&M University's one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice-President for Marketing, Communication and Advancement, is the host. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20875409

Willis Mbandi - AAMU Head Tennis Coach S3E6 10/13/2021

Willis Mbandi - AAMU Head Tennis Coach S3E6 Start and Go is Alabama A&M’s weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. The host Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice President for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20800130

Start and Go Nia Taylor Whitten S3E5 10/06/2021

Start and Go Nia Taylor Whitten S3E5 Alabama A&M’s weekly one-on-one conversations with the people shaping our world. Dr. Archie Tucker, Vice President for Marketing, Communication & Advancement, is the host. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20722130

Start and Go S3E4 09/29/2021

Start and Go S3E4 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20639372

Start and Go S3E3 Carlquista Johnson-Slay 09/21/2021

Start and Go S3E3 Carlquista Johnson-Slay Alabama A&M's weekly one-on-one conversation with the people shaping our World. The host is Archie Tucker, Vice President of Marketing, Communication and Advancement. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20553278

Start and Go S3E2 09/15/2021

Start and Go S3E2 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University's weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP fro Marketing, Communication & Advancement. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20477894

Start and Go S3E1 09/08/2021

Start and Go S3E1 The 3rd season of Start and Go, Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement, kicks off with two of the team members that brought the AAMU inspired beer, Alma Mater, to life. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/20403254

Start and Go Clayton Gibson S2E14 05/05/2021

Start and Go Clayton Gibson S2E14 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest this week is Clayton Gibson who serves as Senior Vice-President for Finance and Administration at Alabama A&M University. They discuss Gibson’s time on “The Hill”, the impact his team has made and his next venture as Vice-President of Finance & Administration and CFO at the University of North Texas. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18983957

Start and Go S2E13 Gary Crosby 04/28/2021

Start and Go S2E13 Gary Crosby Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest is Dr. Gary B. Crosby who serves as Vice-President for Student Affairs at Alabama A&M University. They discuss Dr. Crosby’s tenure and accomplishments at AAMU and being named the next President at Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey. He will be the first male and African-American to hold that post. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18888365

Start and Go Denise Mose S2E12 04/21/2021

Start and Go Denise Mose S2E12 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest is Dr. Denise Yvette Mose, an AAMU alumna, professor, speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning author. media correspondent, and host of the award-winning podcast, “Self-Discovery on Sundays w/ Dr. D”. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18793907

Start and Go Austin Smith S2E11 04/14/2021

Start and Go Austin Smith S2E11 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest is Mr. Austin Smith, a junior civil engineering major from Montgomery, AL. They discuss his involvement in Student Government, being a stand-out on the AAMU tennis team, civic engagement and his plans for the future. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18718151

Start and Go Corey Williams S2E10 04/07/2021

Start and Go Corey Williams S2E10 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest is Mr. Corey Williams, Deputy Director of Children & Family Services for the Alabama Department of Human Resources and a graduate of Alabama A&M University. They discuss his time at AAMU, its impact on his life, and the work that he does to support families in Alabama. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18626921

Guest Abbiegale Hugine, First Lady of Alabama A&M University 03/31/2021

Guest Abbiegale Hugine, First Lady of Alabama A&M University Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest is Mrs. Abbiegale Hugine, the First Lady of Alabama A&M University and the Chair of the Bulldog Pride Committee. They will discuss her life as the First Lady, her career as an educator and what the upcoming retirement of President Hugine means for her. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18520331

Start and Go Karen Stanley S2E8 03/24/2021

Start and Go Karen Stanley S2E8 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest is Ms. Karen Stanley, Vice-President for Finance & Administration for Stanley Construction Company in Huntsville, AL. They will discuss her role as a minority woman in construction and her thoughts regarding the importance of Women’s Month. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18446678

Start and Go Violet Edwards S2E7 03/17/2021

Start and Go Violet Edwards S2E7 Start and Go is Alabama A&M University’s weekly one-on-one with the people shaping our world, hosted by Archie Tucker, VP for Marketing, Communication & Advancement. His guest is Violet Edwards, County Commissioner of District Six in Madison County, Alabama. Edwards is the first Black woman elected to the County Commission. They will discuss her duties as a County Commissioner, her goals and her thoughts regarding the importance of Women’s Month. /episode/index/show/startandgo/id/18355739

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