Random Ish W Sonja

This episode is for all people who want something more in life! A chat with Emmy award-winning director Oz Rodriguez about his journey, lessons learned over the years, and he gave some advice for those starting out or over.  I asked about his first break, inspiration vices, and of course, we talk about his first feature film for Netflix Vampires vs The Bronx. If you haven't seen it yet check it out, smart, funny and so New York.  Thi conversation has a lot of nuggets in it, and left me feeling inspired, hope you are too! Follow us on Social IG: @ManifestBeautyTV @RandomIshWithSonja @SonjaDenyse @Oz_Rodriguez

Hey there! Hope all is well with you, So happy and “happy” to say my ceiling finally got fixed. My eyes are telling you a deeper story without words. Today will be fun as the guy who fixed the ceiling also is here to fix a fan in a garage. Of course, he is using a saw so he is a part of the show too. I even have his battery charger charging in the house as I am recording this. I tell ya people think I just sit in my house. No man, I’m Pinky and The Brain up in here. Except I don’t really want to take over the World. Anyhoo, today I am in the streets ha I should say outside for some answers to a question, sharing some stories that caught my eye and a random question. This guy and his saw brt. So I am loving all the compliments I am getting on the hair lately, it’s all about the curly hair squad these days. So many women! Song by: Sugar Beats Do It! Yo so I saw this Instagram of this lady getting her hair trimmed, and her hair was long and I guess unhealthy. The comments about the amount cut off reminded me how

Hey Folks! So, I have been productive and just had a great weekend tour, I was blessed to play in VT and NY. So fun. Uh had a lil scare, got to have the driving while black in the middle of cornfields moment. Well, I don’t know they were cornfields, but I was in the woods and my taillight went out. I had taken a puff before I hit the road, I just worked hella hard and I had the roach in the ashtray. Yea homie smelled it, I admitted yes, I took a puff and I got to take a DUI test or DWI whatever it is, yes I passed, because I travel and don’t travel while fucked up. He kept asking me did you drink tonight? Question: Is it surprising to hear the DJ did not drink at the party? I rarely do. Anyhoo, in some other say word news, I bit the bullet guys. I got my first dose of the vaccine; I have some gigs coming up where I know I will be questioned or at least expected to have gotten one because of my role. Also, I am DJing a party tonight actually for nurses, who worked during the pandemic. So, I am not one who like

Hey!!! I am becoming so empowered! So, my car was messing up, I had someone work on it and I ended up having to change my fuel pump myself. Whoa! Hey now! I’m super happy things are turning around, now if I can get these trumped-up charges off my back. Oh, have you not been caught up on the BS I am dealing with? Yea so during the pandemic, I thought someone was stealing my car because I left it running in the middle of the street with the driver's door open while I ran to get a piece of paper from a friend’s mother standing at her front door. She gasped Oh No! I turn around and I see this tow truck dark blue no logo and OLD, forklift type forks going to my car. I turn around and I run into my car, the door was open, and the car was running. I put the car into drive and drove away he hit my car on the bumper and ripped it. I started to call the police and then remember I didn’t pay August fully I had called my finance company as suggested and informed them that I would be paying late. I called them, they did,

Hey There! OMG, it is so hot in here today! I probably should not have recorded in the middle of a heatwave, but I needed to express! Don’t mind me as I get my fan so I can stay a little cool with all my cooling devices off. So, let me get on with it. Today we are going to be chatting about a side topic that came up during our convo with Anonomus, about age, but we will talk about that later. I have a crazy story to share with you, there is a stripper who is being sued by a man who claims he had a relationship with her. WTF?? Wait so you had a relationship with her and now you’re suing her??? Hold Up! That’s what dancers do! They get money from people! WTH so you mad she did her job well? I have respect for dancers I am one of the first females to hold down head DJ position at a gentlemen’s club and other type of adult venues as well. I say do what you gotta do, get that bag. It’s not bad for guys unless you’re going in the middle of the day and spending all your dough. If we can really sue exes for gifts and

In this episode of Random Ish with Sonja, I have a guest co-host to chop up some events that caught my eye. My guest is Lamont aka Anonomus, He’s a rapper living in FL, I am jealous a bit…the beaches. In our opening remarks, he explains what really happened, why everyone had their eyes on Florida this past spring. We both agree, even though restrictions are being lifted, mask it up. On to the something old that caught my attention, I was watching the biopic of Aretha Franklin that National Geographic did of her called Genius. It was so good I had no idea she went thru so much. Did you know her son and granddaughter protested the production? Why? How much say does a family really have on the life and career of an artist? My daughter cannot tell you the things I have gone thru only parts I wanted her to know. My guest has relatives that have accomplished great things in the industry, does he know everything about their climb? Is this protest just really about money? Moving on to Mr.Jackson, been a while since w

What up! Feeling good and recovering from a great weekend hanging out, getting back into the flow of things slowly and safely. I am still masking it up, even if I get the vaccine, I am still gonna wear a mask. I just spoke to an associate who told me she just got her shot, and that she had covid twice. Damn. Wear a mask! Changing subjects, I am saying go girl about J.Lo and moving on. I’m telling ya I think there may be some truth to my theory about it just being a dick ride for A-Rod. Hope ASAP Rocky is not doing the same thing, I like that he says he is in love with RiRi. Can we get more men to big up the women they love? I really want to talk about AI, humanity, and aliens. I was watching these documentaries over the past week, I think disclosure is happening all over the place, but not. The commercials, and social media an even some news. CBS has just reported that NASA has come closer to finding out what these Fast Radio Bursts are coming from. They are saying that it is coming from the spiral arms of n

This time I am having a little girl talk with Destini, a singer-songwriter from the left coast.  We are chatting up relationships, self-love, energy and more. Asking why we do some of the things we do when it comes to men. In our convo we find out that her parents are still married, and my parents upon divorce both married their high school sweethearts. I did still grow up in a two-parent household, but it still ended in divorce. While we both want to experience marriage; I am more the bachelorette vs her relationship chick. Does our upbringing really have something to do with relating now? Are we really that textbook? I do not believe that by the way.  On the topic of Marriage: I ask her does she think growing up seeing dad at home, did that help with her ability to choose? Does her parents still being together make her always think, I know I used to think when I was younger and growing up in a family environment, that when you date someone it is for the intention of marriage. If I didn’t see mysel

So it's been about two months since my household changed and I do feel like I am now catching my groove and can get back to my fun! So today I am chatting up some things that are on my mind, and I have my random fishbowl of questions. Hey! First things first, my family, It dawned on me the other day that I did kind of ask for this to happen, and how it reminds me of how other things in my life just keep lining up one right after the other. Like how I got into being a DJ. I always wanted it but saw no way. One thing lead to another and at times it seemed so unrelated but things are always working hand in hand. Even though I had hiccups and whatnot the energy always seemed to bring things together like I planned it. Shameless self-promo you can read the stories and get insights on working the energy for those of us who do NOT want to do Yoga all day or stop living in "The Real World" how our "help" can guide us while we guide it. Science and Philosophy for the real world in real-time. Helps for a better quality

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Finally, I have a moment!  Lol, I have been enjoying the fact my household grew a bit, but it’s left me figuring out how to manage my time and energy so I can still get ish done.  Man, I forgot how much it takes to have your family around the cooking, cleaning, driving, and the best part, hugs, and kisses.   In this episode, choppin up a bit of the Markel debacle with the Royals, I got to DJ a wedding on the day, the growth of my family, and some other interesting topics. Like are we now going to stop settling for just the image of a good life and start really living the good life? I think Meghan and Harry are really a good example of what it means to be true to yourself vs living for the facade. As we already know it is going to work out just fine for them.  The other Meghan and her ding dong comments I just cant with her. But, the point of bringingg it up is Whoopi's reaction to the whole thing. If you haven't seen yet where you been? Or watch it on the Video version of Random Ish o

I love when I get to talk with Powerful Women!!  In this episode, I'm chatting with Jahidah Diaab. She is a Teacher, Writer, Producer, Author, and all-around badass!!! She has just written a children’s book called the Blended Garden which teaches children and adults all about the importance of inclusion.  Join us as we discuss many topics! Her play, which I was blessed to be in for one of the annual runs, Schooling, Diversity Inclusion, Homeschooling. What to do if your children are being bullied by their teacher, and of course the book and its meaning.  Plus, what if there was a different ending? Good times and lots of nuggets in here, I hope you laugh and talk back to the audio! Get your copy of the Book The Blended Garden on Amazon Kindle. IG: @RandomIshwithSonja Jahidah's FB: The Blended Garden

In this episode, we are chatting with Violinist John Randolph. I saw him on IG doing a hip hop song on the violin and had to talk to him!!! Turns out he has been playing since he was just 5 years old. Interesting story on how that started. His music range goes from classical, to hip hop, and R&B music. We chat about his music journey, and how his piece on racial injustice got the attention of Gayle King and CBS This morning. We also find out something only other violinists know. You can watch this episode on Roku!!! just download the channel MBE!!! Please leave a 5 star rating!!! Thanks for listening. @RandomIshwithSonja @Manifestbeautytv

The Last Hours of the Trump Era!! We are moving into new time periods, the Universe, our Country heck us as humanity. I have been working on the new platform, trying not to get stuck in the hiccups that have been showing up. I’m all about energy so I am discovering there are some unwanted vibes in my mind. I keep attracting some interesting people. I talked about one of the crazy folks on the new platform on Roku, and how that guy is trying to extort $$ from me, but I am not going to harp on that. What I do want to get all up in is the spacecraft Juno heard an FM radio signal from one of Jupiter’s moons. They say it does not mean alien life, but we remember storm area 51 last year, and they have done the first teleportation. So, I’m just saying hello 5th dimension. Beam me up Scotty is fixin to happen. What if we are living in different dimensions? Wait go smoke real quick so you open up your mind lol. I was watching Ancient Civilizations, and they are saying the Sphinx is like 12,000 years old…They are findi

Hey Hey Hey! I seriously recorded 3 different episodes to share this week, but they were just rants, and then the shit hit the fan.  So, since I am following some photographers who were actually there and saw the pictures, I feel like I gotta say something. BUT, not about what happened.  I want to talk about the age of Aquarius, the 5th dimension, the ascent, the light coming towards us. I think the reason we’re are going thru this is now it’s time for the shackles to come off. It’s time for the darkness to be seen. For those who oppress to be exposed and new change to be allowed. There can no longer be denial about oppression. We are all coming from the same energy, we are different reflections of light but we are coming from the same energy people can cut off the energy, but it’s time to realize we are one.  The chaos to some can be horrible to others it’s an opportunity for change. The surfer and the storm at the beach is a perfect example. So, I am going to hold the placemark that this is g

In this episode I'm chatting with you by myself, excited that we are still getting it together for the new platform, but I am not making any announcements until we are there. Going back to my old ways. So much going on this year…we have lost some greats, better said they transitioned into power. Speaking of power, finally, the official tally for our next President has been announced. It’s about time! Time, I have been waiting for two weeks for a card to arrive. The USPS is in gridlock, the stories we read how the funding is running out, mailboxes being taken away, or the pictures of mail sitting in warehouses. WTF??? Another WTF, how is it that all these months later there has not been any aid sent to people? They say this has hit Single women, & minorities, and the elderly the hardest. So F us huh? At least the vaccine is here, I saw the video of the first one who took it, I, along with a bunch of people, waiting to see those side effect. I have faith that these people involved have the best intentions,

Checking in with Andre he has been hard at work creating his swag capsules! Get yours today! We are bringing it back round to our last convo about the Cardi divorce, we were right! I saw the actual video of Offset dancing where she accidentally said his name. Basically, they told on themselves. I’m still giving her the benefit of the doubt, maybe she was just trying to call his bluff. BUT recall we didn’t know nuthin about Kylie’s pregnancy. So, you can have a private life as a celeb. Switching subjects, The Don. What are you doing? Why are you fighting this so much? Why are you still seeking money from your supporters? What the hell survey or ad did I sign up for that I am getting these emails? So, the Don thinks the Democrat’s rigged this whole thing with Covid to ensure a Biden Harris win. UGH. How about the people spoke up as a whole to go for change, rather than accept the BS. I am happy because this is what I wrote about in the books that era was there to get us to lean into what we want rather than arg

So, it’s election nite, before results come in officially, I just wanted to share a couple thoughts. I experienced the intimidation tactics at the poll, the guys driving by super-fast with the flags flying around the polls. I did look up info on can a person promote their candidate inside the polls beforehand. Of course, I ran into a guy with a mask on. No big deal, I told the volunteers, cuz I’m not having it anymore. Later, when I went to the store, talking with folks, it was mentioned that must have been you! I was told “ yea some guy came in here all upset that some black chic told on him and he was made to cover the mask at the polls today.” Yes, I did. I’m tired. I’m tired of certain people thinking they are the only ones who love this country, I’m tired of people who claim to love God, yet hold people down, making life more difficult for folks that are different than them. I adhere to the laws of nature, we are all family, not races. We are in a time of shifting so the dead ish will be brought to the s

Hello, Hello, Hello, Sorry for the break, ya girl has been going through some ish!!!!!! My issue along with a post I saw and what happened today has me ready to speak. The whole world is changing hopefully for the better, or at least for those of us who have been doing the inner work. It’s time for us to stop accepting old patterns of thought that hurt us as a whole. Today I’m talking about women, specifically black women. I am so tired of the stereotype of the angry black woman. ALL women get it, when you know what you want and go for it, you can get labeled as a bitch or aggressive, rather than assertive or knowing your vision. I saw a post online of some young men saying their preference in dating, now if you have listened before or if you know me then you know I am down with the swirl. That is not the issue, it’s the reason these men gave for not wanting to date black women. Take listen from their own mouths. Now to keep it real, I have thought a similar thought about black men, they don’t know how to dat

Checking in with Andre, it’s been so long since we recorded! We’re getting used to the new normal, are we okay with expressing happiness now? Some folks are still uber cautious and we should be careful, but are we getting programmed to be apart? Are we getting programmed into fear? I saw a few hundred people in the mall and I was not feeling being there, I normally really only like crowds when I’m behind the booth or on a stage, BUT I felt like I had been programmed. So many issues are being brought to our attention and then just disappear… Is there a sinister plot going on? Is there a conspiracy going on? This is the time to exercise our faith and keep our human rights!!! There seems to be a spiritual fight going on for what is right and wrong in the world. Speaking of the World, how is the rest of the World dealing with covid? A neighbor told me we may have it better than we think. Cardi B, so everyone was talking about her divorce we weigh in as well why not?? Is it a stunt just to be talked about? Is it r