A Bold Take Podcast Tapping Season 2 EP 5: A Bold New Year

This episode is all about transitions—and the glow-up that comes with them. A Bold New Chapter spotlights new beginnings across the Bowie State ecosystem: students becoming alumni, Bulldogs leveling up professionally, and institutional momentum shaping what’s next.

Featured Guests-
Taniya C. Bannister — Senior Class President, education major, and student leader whose voice represents the hopes, excitement, and reality of graduating seniors.

Damilola Olagoke — Bowie State alumna from the Class of 2019 and member of the Division of Philanthropic Engagement, working at the intersection of alumni connection and institutional impact.

Dr. Tambei Chiawah (Class of 2005) — Management consultant, CEO, co-owner of a home care agency, and servant leader whose Bowie foundation continues to shape his professional and civic journey.

Leon Ajayi-Porter — Two-time Bowie State graduate, most recently earning his master’s degree in Winter 2025, and a multidisciplinary creative navigating multiple bold chapters at once.   / leon-ajayi-porter-33a85b162  

Dr. Dean Amani Jennings — serves as Dean of Students, where he provides strategic leadership focused on student success, well-being, and engagement. With a student-centered approach, Dean Jennings oversees programs and services that support development and an inclusive campus culture.   / amani-s-jennings  

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