Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report with Craig Dawson

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The Soul Pitt Media Health and Business Report with your host Craig Dawson, Vice President of Soul Pitt Media, features interviews with Pittsburgh local and national business and health professionals to help you and your family enjoy a healthier and more profitable life.

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June 11, 2026Episode 11636 min

#116 | Interview with Asia “Hot Sauce” Smiley | International Flag Football Athlete & Coach

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #116 | Interviw with Asia “Hot Sauce” Smiley | International Flag Football Athlete & CoachJoin Craig as he discusses with Asia...1) Asia, you are a Pittsburgh Native. What was it like growing up in Pittsburgh?2) How did you become involved in Women's Flag Football?3) Asia, you were recently part of The NFL Draft activities held here in Pittsburgh. What did it feel like to be part of such a major event in your hometown?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

May 13, 2026Episode 11545 min

#115 | Interview with Diane Powell | Director, Community And Family Builders

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #115 | Interview with Diane Powell | Director, Community And Family BuildersJoin Craig as he discusses with Diane...1) Ms. Powell, can you talk to our listeners about Community and Family Builders?2) Can you talk to our listeners about the impact of dementia on women in the African American Community?3) How important is early detection?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

April 30, 2026Episode 11429 min

#114 | Interview with Leslie Howze and Yazmin Bennett Kelly from Project Butterfly

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #114 | Interview with Leslie Howze and Yazmin Bennett Kelly from Project ButterflyJoin Craig as he discusses with Leslie and Yazim...1) Leslie, can you talk to our listeners about Project Butterfly?2) Yazmin, who can qualify for Project Butterfly?3) Leslie, when I read information preparing for this podcast I was shocked to learn of the great differences in infant mortality between Black and White infants. What can that be attributed to?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

April 16, 2026Episode 11328 min

#113 | Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #113 | Interview with Gabrielle Haywood, Playwright/Producer

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #113 | Interview with Gabrielle Haywood, Playwright/ProducerJoin Craig as he discusses with Gabrielle...1) Gabrielle, growing up were you always interested in the arts?2) Gabrielle, you currently have a play debuting, can you talk to our listeners about your play?3) How can you purchase tickets for your play?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

April 2, 2026Episode 11235 min

#112 | Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #112 | Interview with John Anthony | Former Air Personality, WAMO Radio

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #112 | Interview with John Anthony | Former Air Personality, WAMO RadioJoin Craig as he discusses with John...1) John, growing up did you always want to be an on air personality?2) John, you were one of WAMO's biggest stars during their heyday in Pittsburgh. What was that experience like?3) Who were some of the other on air personalities you worked with?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

March 19, 2026Episode 11124 min

#111 | Interview with De'netta Benjamin-Miller, LCSW | Executive Director Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS, Inc.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #111 | Interview with De'netta Benjamin-Miller, LCSW | Executive Director Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOMS, Inc.Join Craig as he discusses with De’netta...1) De'netta, can you talk to our listeners about Sojourner House and Sojourner House MOM's Inc.?2) Growing up did you ever envision yourself in a position where you are helping so many people?3) How can our listeners support your efforts?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

March 4, 2026Episode 11034 min

#110 | Interview with Evan Frazier, CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #110 | Interview with Evan Frazier, CEO, The Advanced Leadership InstituteJoin Craig as he discusses with Evan:1) Evan, can you share an overview of TALI's mission and programming?2) Please talk about TALI's impact to date?3) For those listeners who want to learn more about TALI, where can they go?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

December 1, 2025Episode 10930 min

#109 | Interview with Jon Hoffmann, Assessment and Navigation Director, Elevate NP of Southwestern PA

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #109 | Interview with Jon Hoffmann, Assessment and Navigation Director, Elevate NP of Southwestern PAJoin Craig as he discusses with Jon:1) on, can you talk to our listeners about Elevate NP of Southwestern PA?2) Jon, how can your company help small to mid-sized non-profits better weather these uncertain economic times?3) Jon, how can our listeners reach out to you?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

November 13, 2025Episode 10832 min

#108 | Interview with Vincent T. Ciaramella & Brendan Schuster, The Josh Gibson Foundation / Grave Marker Project

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #108 | Interview with Vincent T. Ciaramella & Brendan Schuster, The Josh Gibson Foundation / Grave Marker ProjectJoin Craig as he discusses with Vincent & Brendan:1) Brendan, can you talk to our listeners about The Josh Gibson Grave Marker Project?2) Vincent, what has it been like to be part of this project?3) Brendan, how can our listeners learn more about this project?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

October 30, 2025Episode 10729 min

#107 | Interview with Jacqueline Hill, President Pittsburgh NAACP

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #107 | Interview with Jacqueline Hill, President Pittsburgh NAACPJoin Craig as he discusses with Jacqueline:1) Jacqueline, growing up, did you ever dream of becoming the President of the Pittsburgh NAACP?2) Jacqueline, what is your vision for our city?3) How can our listeners help the Pittsburgh NAACP to represent our community in this new era?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what’s going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.