The Ricochet Effect

Dr. Abeni El-Amin · wuky.org

Dr. Abeni El-Amin is the host and executive producer of the Ricochet Effect Podcast. The objective of the podcast is to focus on community issues and to improve the social determinants of health (SDOH). The podcast highlights community leaders, community issues, and community initiatives, while discussing urban topics and minority culture in Central Kentucky. More information is available at projectricochet.org.

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Episodes 20

The Ricochet Effect: Behavioral Shifts After Community Awakening with Dr. Valerie Yerger (Continuum 4)
9d ago · 8:13
In Continuum 4 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) by examining what happens after communities learn the truth about menthol tobacco, targeted marketing, and corporate influence.
The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle: Trusted Voices, Complicit Systems — Who Enabled and Who Resisted? with Dr. Valerie Yerger (Continuum 3)
1mo ago · 7:32
In Continuum 3 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) to examine how the tobacco industry used trusted voices, respected institutions, and community relationships to protect the market for menthol cigarettes within Black communities.
The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle: Menthol as Mechanism — Addiction by Design, Not by Chance with Dr. Valerie Yerger (Continuum 2)
2mo ago · 6:44
In Continuum 2 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin continues her conversation with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) to examine one of the tobacco industry's most enduring and consequential innovations: menthol cigarettes.
The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle: The Architecture of Targeting — How Tobacco Industries Engineered Harm in Black Communities with Dr. Valerie Yerger (Continuum 1)
3mo ago · 11:54
In Continuum 1 of The Ricochet Effect: Breaking the Cycle – Tobacco, Truth, and Black Health, Dr. Abeni El-Amin sits down with Dr. Valerie Yerger of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) to examine the calculated architecture behind tobacco-related harm in Black communities across the United States.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: Ode to Unity — Stronger Together at the 2026 Black Family Conference with Dr. Abeni El-Amin
4mo ago · 2:58
In this edition of The Ricochet Effect Podcast, presented by Project Ricochet, Dr. Abeni El-Amin shifts the lens from spotlighting a single community leader to centering culture, voice, and collective identity through the powerful presentation of her original poem, “Ode: Stronger Together”. This piece, delivered during the 2026 Central Kentucky Black Family Conference, serves as both a reflection and a call to action, grounded in unity, resilience, and the enduring strength of community.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with Jeanette Hart and Dr. Margaret McGladrey, Lexington-Fayette County Health Improvement Plan (Lex-CHIP)
5mo ago · 13:25
Meet Jeanette Hart and Dr. Margaret McGladrey, leaders of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Improvement Plan (Lex-CHIP). Jeanette is the Quality Services Manager at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Dr. McGladrey is an Assistant Professor at the UK College of Public Health. Jeanette and Dr. McGladrey champion health through rich collaborations and thoughtful community planning.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with Dale Morgan, Financial Empowerment
5mo ago · 14:58
Meet Dale Morgan, founder and CEO of Foundation47, LLC. Dale is a financial literacy educator with deep roots in Lexington, Kentucky. Dale champions health by helping others achieve upward financial mobility.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: Introducing Drum Series with Asia Smith, Real Estate Broker
5mo ago · 7:46
Meet Asia Smith. Asia is a real estate broker who champions health by bringing awareness to the accessibility of homeownership.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with Basketball Coach Quron Marks and Justin Edmondson (Kentucky State University)
5mo ago · 10:50
Meet Quron Marks and Justin Edmondson. Coach Marks is a rising leader in college athletics, now in his third year coaching basketball at Kentucky State University. Justin is a senior business major and shooting guard who brings wisdom beyond his years. Quron and Justin champion health through teamwork and common purpose.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with Dr. Nicholas Leverette, Revive Chiropractic Centers
6mo ago · 9:40
Meet Dr. Nicholas Leverette. Dr. Leverette is a chiropractor and the founder of Revive Chiropractic Centers in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Leverette champions health through helping people align their body and mind.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with Tania Whitfield
6mo ago · 11:58
Meet Tania Whitfield. Tania is a narrative organizer with the Black Appalachian Coalition (BLAC) and an active member of Voices of Community Activists and Leaders Kentucky (VOCAL-KY). Tania champions health through sharing her light with others.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with God’s Chosen Generation, The Church of God in Jesus Name
6mo ago · 7:29
Meet the Praise Dancers of God’s Chosen Generation who invite listeners into a sacred space where movement becomes ministry and rhythm becomes reverence. In this episode of The Talking Drum: Ricochet Effect Podcast, we honor the young worshippers of God’s Chosen Generation who express faith not only through words, but through embodied praise. Their dance is testimony; rooted in scripture, tradition, discipline, and joy, reflecting a deep spiritual inheritance passed from one generation to the next.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with Spoken Word Artist Taca Hollis (Urban Art Collective)
6mo ago · 8:18
Meet Taca Hollis, 2024-2026 Project Ricochet Urban Art Collective Artist-In-Residence. Taca is a powerful poet and spoken word artist who champions health through her words and performances.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with African Drummers Lafayette Cowden IV and Baba Kenyattaa Henry
7mo ago · 17:20
Meet Lafayette Cowden IV and Baba Kenyattaa Henry. Lafayette and Baba are musical storytellers from Louisville, Kentucky who champion health through drumming.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: The Talking Drum Series with Tony Wavy and Jayceon Jackson
7mo ago · 10:58
Meet cousins Tony Wavy and Jayceon Jackson. Tony, also known as the Hip-Hop Picasso, is a multi-talented artist who pours his soul into music, visual art, apparel, and the community. Jayceon is a recent graduate of Henry Clay High School who competed in multiple sports and is part of the next generation of changemakers. Tony and Jayceon champion health through creativity and personal expression.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: Introducing The Talking Drum Series with Gerri Botts Stuart, PACE Outreach Coordinator with Bluegrass Care Navigators
7mo ago · 7:29
In this episode, we meet Gerri Botts Stuart, PACE Outreach Coordinator with Bluegrass Care Navigators. Gerri champions health through compassionate care, dedicating her work to ensuring dignity and hope for individuals and families navigating serious health challenges. Her reflections on mental health, personal connection, and community building echo Project Ricochet’s mission to create pathways of equity and healing, while reinforcing the Black Family Conference’s goal of uplifting families through culturally responsive, community-driven support.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast Presents: HooDoo You Think You Are, Zora?
10mo ago · 31:49
In this special episode of The Ricochet Effect Podcast, Project Ricochet and The Urban Art Collective proudly present HooDoo You Think You Are, Zora?, a dynamic multimedia performance and community conversation celebrating the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston.
The Ricochet Effect Podcast: Introducing The Talking Drum Series
11mo ago · 8:44
In this episode, we meet Gerri Botts Stuart, PACE Outreach Coordinator with Bluegrass Care Navigators. Gerri champions health through compassionate care, dedicating her work to ensuring dignity and hope for individuals and families navigating serious health challenges.
The Ricochet Effect: Ashley Holt, MBA, Bluegrass Care Navigators – A Champion for Health
1y ago · 18:29
On this edition of The Ricochet Effect, presented by Project Ricochet, we highlight the inspiring work of Ashley Holt, a dedicated leader with Bluegrass Care Navigators, whose unwavering commitment has made her a true champion for health in our community.
The Ricochet Effect: (Voices) Justice Served – Reducing Youth Incarceration Rates with the Honorable Judge Denotra Spruill Gunther
1y ago · 40:39
In this episode of The Ricochet Effect, Project Ricochet sits down with the Honorable Judge Denotra Spruill Gunther, Fayette District Court Judge for Division 1, whose legal journey and community impact have shaped a powerful legacy of justice, advocacy, and reform.

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