Generally Speaking

The Fashion Umbrella Foundation launched its FIRST Youth OPEN Mic Series on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the War Memorial Building in Baltimore.  Students arrived.  Students performed. Students hung out for the brief after party.  It was amazing.  If you missed it you missed a great time. #BMoreYOM - A judgment-free space for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.  Graduates in June from high school that are freshmen in college can perform in the September event only.   Perform your talents every month during the Youth OPEN Mic Series.   Hosted By: Nelly Hendriiix   -  Music By: DJ Duke

Tune in to speak with the host Sharan Nixon as she talks about the schools represented at the organizations first Youth OPEN Mic Series. The Podcast

The Fashion Umbrella Foundation is proud to host this podcast to discuss how it began and the vision behind it.   Youth OPEN Mic Series, hosted by Nelly Hendriix.  So tune in on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. to let the fun begin. So grab your mocha, your fruit bowl and we look forward to speaking with you soon.   Fashion Umbrella Foundation

Join the Sharan Nixon as she discusses the launch of the new website and the 2018/2019 plans on behalf of the Fashion Umbrella Foundation. It's Gonna Be Fun! THE PODCAST

Tune in as the Fashion Umbrella Foundation talks about its upcoming webinars. Podcast hosted by Sharan Nixon

Find out the news and latest updates surrounding Baltimore's longest running annual fashion fundraiser.

Thanks for joining us this morning on our NEWLY NAMED podcast, "The Podcast."  Click the play icon to find out about the change and what deadlines were missed.  No worries for one of them you can still register EARLY!!! The Podcast - Hosted By:  Sharan Nixon

Join WYEA Radio as we spend a few minutes with La-Anna Douglas and discuss her past, present, and future.  This interview will be a tour into the life of Le-Anna and how she entered a new with a new purpose in life.   We begin at 9:00 a.m. EST sharp.  See you then. WYEA Radio

Howard G opened up for Martin Lawrence, Dave Chapelle, and The Temptations. He appeared on HBO'S the Wire, BET'S Comic View and several national and local TV commercials. Performed in Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan for our US Troops. Join the Fashion Umbrella Foundation on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. EST as we ask questions and get answers. Tune in because someone will win 2 tickets to the comedy show on Sunday, January 21, 2018.   WYEA Radio

Join WYEA as we share with you one of our next upcoming events.  The Fashion Umbrella Foundation's Model Professional Development & Runway Training.  This is a very interactive course.  As the host for this show, I invite you to join in tomorrow morning at 9 am EST. Until Then! Sharan Nixon, Host - WYEA Radion Email: wyearadio.pod@gmail.com

This is a beginning of the year podcast to discuss how one business is branding their brand through inner and outer beauty. Candi Bleu will be live with WYEA to discuss how she got started with her business LipServce Cosmetics. Join us on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m EST - only on WYEA.   WYEA

Join the host Sharan Nixon as she answers you questions that you have been wanting to ask all year.  This is the end of year show.  Now remember its a live show, so be nice.  Call in at

This podcast is to discuss the upcoming registrations that will be ending soon.  Tune in and speak with the host, Sharan Nixon, if you have questions about programs offered by the Fashion Umbrella Foundation.  Discussed programs and fundraisers on Saturday, December 16, 2017 will be: PROGRAM REGISTRATON: Back-to-School: REFRESH & Impact Award Nominations FUNDRAISERS: Impact Award & Masquerade Gala - Baltimore Fashion Week - Spring/Summer Independent Designer Debut at NYFW - Educational Honors Awards Reception We look forward to speaking with you this Saturday, December 16, 2017 on the Fashion Umbrella Foundation's podcast channel - WYEA. Happy Holidays. Production Team at WYEA

Join WYEA Radio as we talk about our upcoming workshops and webinars.  Stay tuned and find out what we have coming down the pike. WYEA Radio (An audio component of the Fashion Umbrella Foundation)

Join WYEA Radio to hear about two (2) of the programs that are dear to the Founder's heart.  This Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 9 a.m. the discussion will begin.  Find out why it was started and how you can apply.  Deadlines are approaching soon. We look forward to your attendance Team WYEA Radio

Fashion Umbrella Foundation, “Champion” underserved youth in Baltimore City by providing social/educational opportunities, mentoring and the resources needed to help them reach their potential as future entrepreneurs and innovators.  We are dedicated to engaging, uplifting and advocating for youth in Grades K through 12. Your host, Sharan Nixon, will discuss what the organization is working on next.  Join us Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and find out for your self.  Questions can be submitted to info@thefashionumbrella.org. Talk to you then. WYEA (Youth, Education & Arts)

Join Unconventional Dialogue as we dig deep into it's history and peak at the future of Linger Magazine

This impromptu podcast is a visual of how to dress for the gala hosted by the Fashion Umbrella Foundation to raise money for the scholarship fund.  The scholarship fund is to provide a financial stipend to students who are entering college as a freshman or as a sophomore.   Join Sharan as she discuss the reason for this discussion and how to dress for the Gala & Impact Awards at the Columbus Center on March 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Talk to you soon.   Until then. XOXO

If you missed the Black Designers Symposium at FIT you can watch it online via LiveStream.  Be prepared to take notes and get even more inspired about fashion and the dynamics behind it.  From designers to models, they tell their story and history of being in the industry. You will not be disappointed.  There is a brief break for lunch.   Thank you @MuseumatFIT for sharing this LIVE. Sharan - Host  -  Unconventional Dialogue

Accomplished playwriter Pam Rea, whose stage drama, Angels with Out Wings, explores the intersection between addiction and recovery, recently spoke out about the ongoing epidemic of a new street drug called K2, sometimes referred to as "spice", "legal weed", "Scooby snax", or "synthetic marijuana" which has swept through America's cities.  Easily and cheaply obtainable, K2 is highly potent, often producing severe, dangerous side effects.  The drug, which has been known to cause brain blood vessels to swell, leading to hemorrhages or strokes, among its users is causing the very addictions Ms. Rea's play depicts.  "My play, Angels With Out Wings, deals with the behavior which leads to the addictions," Ms. Rea observes, "and the origins of that behavior. I believe people can become broken by things they no longer remember or environmentally inherited."  In her play, addicts find strength and help with their addictions from others who come into their lives--the "wingless angels" of the title.