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  • Ep. 19 : Sound, Spirit & Self w/Morgan Cornell
    Oct 28 2025

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    In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold,' host Sidney Evans is joined by radio personality and a professional voiceover artist and NC A&T grad, Morgan Cornell.

    In this episode she shares:

    - Her journey from a shy child to developing a passion for media.

    - Her NC A&T experience, and interning at 102 Jamz.

    - The challenges of working in radio, transitioning to voiceover work, and eventually returning to radio.

    - The importance of following one’s spirit, her routine of meditation for gaining clarity and staying grounded.

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    55 min
  • Ep. 18 : Passion, Perseverance & Purpose w/ DJ Ben Ha Meen
    Oct 16 2025

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    In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold,' host Sidney Evans interviews a Texas native and Howard University alumnus, DJ Ben Ha Meen.

    He is a renowned DJ, Music producer and screenwriter (American Gods) and Podcasters (For All Nerds, The Combat Jack Show). He is co-creator of the graphic novel, “Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze" as well as a self published author of the children’s book, “The World Is Yours.”

    In this episode he shares:

    - Being a Star Wars-obsessed child, attending Howard University and becoming a renowned DJ in DC.

    - His unexpected incarceration in Dubai, and how that experience led to his blogging success with 'Please Don't Stare' and his role on the 'Combat Jack Show.'

    - Writing his self-published children's book 'The World is Yours, his collaborative graphic novel 'Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze, and the creation of "For All Nerds."

    - The significance of perseverance, practice, and creating from a place of genuine passion.

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    1 h et 26 min
  • Ep. 17: Faith, Media & Storytelling w/ Dorissa White
    Oct 2 2025

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    In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Chicago native Dorissa White, a lifestyle reporter at KMBC 9 News in Kansas City.

    The University of S. Illinois Carbondale graduate previously worked as an assignment editor at News 12 Brooklyn NY1, and as a General Assignment Reporter at Bronxnet Community Television.

    The moderator and orator has also interviewed notable celebrities like Tyler Perry, Reese Witherspoon, Phylicia Rashad, Keke Palmer, and Anne Hathaway, amongst others.

    In this episode we discuss:

    - Her journey from aspiring reporter to professional journalist.

    - Her experience working multiple jobs in New York to break into the media.

    - How she leveraged her career to become a moderator and content creator.

    - The importance of faith, self-awareness and balance in your life.

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    55 min
  • Ep.16 : Curiosity, Collaboration and Craft w/ Christopher Mitchell
    Sep 18 2025

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    In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Christopher Mitchell, an award-winning executive producer, writer, and musician from London.

    In this episode we discuss:

    - His early inspirations, passion for hip-hop, and how those experiences shaped his creative and professional paths.

    - His journey into the audio industry, highlighted by his acclaimed audio documentary on Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt' album.

    - Learning how to move in the podcast industry at UnEdited.

    - His creative process, the art of storytelling, and the importance of collaboration.

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    1 h
  • Season 2 Trailer
    Sep 12 2025

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    In Season 2 of Beyond the Threshold, the podcast expands to include Black men and women ifrom various media fields such as writing, filmmaking, journalism, audio professionals and beyond.

    The season will focus on stories about career opportunities, the importance of storytelling, creativity, cultural impact, personal growth and more.

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    2 min
  • Ep.15 : Empowering Underrepresented Voices Through Audio and Entrepreneurship w/ Ona Oghogho
    May 13 2025

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    In this episode of '"Beyond the Threshold,'" host Sidney Evans speaks with Ona Oghogho, a Podcast Producer, Brand Strategist and founder of Adode Media, The BLK Pod Collective and the BLK Pod Festival.

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Her journey from working in healthcare to creating a successful podcast community and eventually establishing a full-service creative agency.
    • The burnout she experienced balancing multiple ventures and how she shifted her focus to sustain her professional growth.
    • The process of building a business, the importance of research, and the nuances of managing a team while expanding service offerings.
    • Her experiences with event planning, securing sponsorships, and evolving her business model to align with her aspirations.


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    58 min
  • Ep.14 : The Artistry of Audio Dramas w/ Yhane Washington Smith
    Apr 29 2025

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    In this episode of 'Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Yhane Washington Smith, a writer and independent audio creator known for her successful audio dramas 'Harlem Queen,' 'The Courtship of Mona Mae,' and '1972.'

    In this episode we discuss:

    • The challenges transitioning her filmmaking aspirations into audio dramas.
    • The importance of casting and the complexities of production.
    • Self-funding her first projects, gaining grants, and earning through Patreon.
    • The marketing efforts necessary to succeed in the audio drama space.


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    54 min
  • Ep.13 The Path of a Prodigy w/ Evan Joseph
    Apr 15 2025

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    In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by music composer and sound designer, Evan Joseph.

    His work includes music for film, TV, dance and theater as well as post-production sound for film and TV.

    He is also the musical director/composer-in-residence for MJM Dance, the co-director of the Quiet City Film Festival and is also a freelance sound engineer for WNET Thirteen.

    In this episode we discuss.

    - His initial interest in music, and evolution into audio editing and sound design.

    - Technical aspects of his work and how he manages his time and projects.

    - The business side of working in the audio industry and protecting yourself.

    - The future of audio, including the impact of AI.

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    51 min