Meet My Guests – Episode 2 – “A Real Man Can…”
What’s up party people!
Okay, so if you haven’t tuned into my new podcast series, Who’s the Man: Generations Speak, you’re missing out. In the first episode I was joined by three amazing gentlemen who shared their thoughts and beliefs concerning “manhood”. Well, Shannyn Casino and Ronnie Amiyn, two of my three guests from episode one, courageously came back and joined me for episode two. Once again they shared their lived experiences with me and my listeners. During the episode we discussed what a “real man” can and can’t do. Actually, we discussed the many things society and/or families have taught us to believe a man can or can’t do. This is another great conversation that you should be listening to, so click here to get your ear filled with some grown folk talk.
Once more, I’ve included Shannyn Casino and Ronnie Amiyn’s bios below for your reading pleasure. Enjoy.
Smooches…
Shannyn Casino
THIS, creator, writer, artist, actor, mentor and empowerment speaker of life; A.K.A Shannyn Casino, has over 30 years of displaying his gifts on a multitude of platforms. From his adolescent years to adulthood, Shannyn has evolved these gifts into a light of hope that draws people from all walks of life.
Shannyn Casino was born in the infamous Roxbury section of Boston, MA. He has worked with a number of music artists and groups, both professional and amateur, traveling the U.S. and abroad bringing his clients to another level with his influence. He has also acted in both independent and big budgeted film projects. Inspired by the “lights and camera” he encountered as an actor; Shannyn Casino founded his own film production company called, The Social Maximus.
Shannyn Casino exudes charisma, determination and perseverance. He takes extreme pride in his work and is relentless towards succeeding. Nevertheless, obedient to God’s plan. His unbridled vision and creativity in all facets has respectfully earned him the recognition of being a “Jack of all Trades”, and now, he has added author to his list of titles.
To learn more about The Social Maxiumus or purchase Shannyn Casino’s autobiography, Sidewalk University: The Chronicles of Shannyn Casino, visit www.thesocialmaximus.com.
Ronnie Amiyn
A native of Boston, MA (Roxbury, specifically), Ronnie Amiyn is on a mission to change the lives of men and women confined by poverty, the judicial system, and their own ill-conceived self-image. After returning home from spending 25 years in prison, Ronnie joined forces with several community leaders and activists to begin his mission of turning St. Louis, Missouri, his now second home into a better place for the many Black men, women, and children who reside there.
Ronnie is currently an organizer and mentor with Freedom Community Center, a restorative justice organization based in St. Louis that works to reduce the harm that happens in the Black community by intervening in interpersonal, communal and systemic violence, while building power in the community. He is also a member of the St. Louis chaper of the national organization, Black Men Build, which is a wide group of Black men from all walks of life who have unified to take on issues that challenge the existence of Black people.
To learn more about an Amiyn, or his many endeavors to serve the community, contact him at [email protected].
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