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David Idemudia

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David Idemudia

Person Primary speaker

60 segments · 9 themes · 6 events · 6 videos

Roles: Co-Founder, Event MC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker; decade of service in crisis intervention in Anne Arundel County.

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Segments

  • Closing Remarks, Raffle Drawing, and Vendor Shoutouts MC Malcolm McFadden delivers closing remarks for the 9th annual Speak Your Truth event in Annapolis, expressing gratitude to performers, attendees, organizers Tyler Calabrese and D… · 2025-07-13
  • Intermission An intermission segment featuring a live musical performance of a love song by an unidentified artist, followed by MC banter, microphone troubleshooting, and a crowd warm-up to wel… · 2025-07-13
  • MC Break Announcement and Rizzi Product Spotlight David Idemudia hosts a brief MC break segment, spotlighting Rizzi, a mushroom-based wellness elixir provided by Yana Wellness, before announcing a short intermission break and intr… · 2025-07-13
  • David MC Commentary on Co-Pay Fund and SYT Mission David Idemudia addresses the audience between acts, revealing a newly proposed co-pay fund initiative discussed with Tyler Calabrese aimed at making mental health services more acc… · 2025-07-13
  • Sean McGuinn — Suicide Survival Story Sean McGuinn, a kindergarten environmental educator in Anne Arundel County and first-time SYT attendee, delivers a raw personal narrative about surviving a suicide attempt by hangi… · 2025-07-13
  • MC Introductions and Event Housekeeping — David and Malcolm David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden (Justice the Genius Child) co-host the MC introduction segment for SYT 2025, sharing a brief origin story of how they and Tyler Calabrese co-fou… · 2025-07-13
  • Welcome and Opening Remarks — Dr. Tyler Calabrese Dr. Tyler Calabrese delivers opening remarks for SYT 2025, reflecting on global mental health observations from trips to London and Japan, sharing a recent personal tragedy that ne… · 2025-07-13
  • MC Breathing Exercise & Closing Reflection David Idemudia serves as MC between segments, offering a brief moment of grounding by leading the audience through a breathing exercise called the ‘ocean breath’ (also referred to… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Survey & Raffle Ticket Reminder David Idemudia serves as MC between segments, reminding the audience to fill out the event feedback survey via QR code for a chance to win a Chick-fil-A gift card, and announcing t… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Hype & Final Performers Announcement David Idemudia energizes the crowd as MC, rallying audience energy and announcing that three more performers remain. He collaborates with a co-host to call the next artist, ‘Sensei… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Reflection on Courage to Speak Truth David Idemudia, serving as MC, offers a brief reflective interlude between performers, affirming that it takes courage to speak one’s truth and that sharing—whether through song, w… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Transition After Sister Fran David Idemudia serves as MC, transitioning between performers after Sister Fran’s segment by calling the next name from the lineup. He navigates a lighthearted moment when performe… · 2024-07-14
  • Sister Fran — ‘Battlefield on the Brain’ & ‘Onward and Upward’ Poetry An unknown speaker identifying herself as ‘Sister Fran’ performs two original spoken-word poems at SYT Annapolis 2024. The first, ‘Battlefield on the Brain,’ recounts her 2018 psyc… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Announcements & Raffle Reminder David Idemudia delivers a brief between-acts MC announcement reminding attendees to purchase raffle tickets, noting that proceeds support future Speak Your Truth events, and direct… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Reflection on Addiction Monologue & Breathing Exercise David Idemudia reflects on the emotional weight of the preceding addiction monologue, offering an impromptu group breathing exercise to ground the audience. He articulates how addi… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Introduction of Theater Performer David Idemudia serves as MC, wrapping up applause for the previous performer and building anticipation for the next act — a theater storyteller — by teasing the theatrical, immersi… · 2024-07-14
  • Second Half Welcome Back by MCs David Idemudia welcomes the audience back for the second half of Speak Your Truth 2024, engaging in a lighthearted comedic exchange with an offstage voice acting as his ‘conscience… · 2024-07-14
  • Intermission Break David Idemudia hosts a brief intermission, encouraging the audience to take a 15-minute break to grab food, purchase raffle tickets, and visit vendors — including a mention of Joe… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Reflection on Dr. Elliott & Coping Through Arts David Idemudia serves as MC, reflecting warmly on Dr. Ashley Elliott’s longtime dedication to Speak Your Truth — including her legendary appearance shortly after giving birth at th… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Reflection on Veterans’ Experiences & Crisis Resources David Idemudia, serving as MC, offers a brief reflective interlude between performances, affirming that every person’s struggle is unique but that no one is alone. He provides the… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Commentary on Therapists & Mental Health Workers David Idemudia delivers brief MC commentary following a moving spoken-word performance, affirming that therapists and mental health workers have often faced personal struggles them… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Reflection on Performers & Mental Health Resources David Idemudia serves as MC between performances, offering warm appreciation for the previous performer’s emotional delivery and transitioning the audience to the next act with an… · 2024-07-14
  • MC Introduction & Event Kickoff David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden (Justice the Genius Child) co-host the opening welcome for the 8th Annual Speak Your Truth event in Annapolis, introducing themselves to the aud… · 2024-07-14
  • Welcome & Opening Remarks by Tyler Calabrese Dr. Tyler Calabrese, co-founder of Speak Your Truth, delivers opening remarks for SYT 2024, welcoming returning and first-time attendees, reflecting on the event’s growth into a fo… · 2024-07-14
  • Closing Remarks – Tyler, Malcolm, and David Tyler Calabrese, Malcolm McFadden, and David Idemudia deliver closing remarks for Speak Your Truth 2023, thanking vendors, performers, and the audience for their vulnerability and… · 2023-07-09
  • Raffle Drawing with MC Commentary and Joe Gagliardi Art Donation David Idemudia hosts the SYT 2023 raffle drawing, calling winning ticket numbers and distributing prizes including gift cards, a wellness basket, and sponsored items from NAMI and… · 2023-07-09
  • David MC Reflection After Carly’s Performance David Idemudia briefly transitions the audience from Carly’s performance into the raffle segment, serving as MC to maintain event momentum with an energetic call to action. · 2023-07-09
  • Malcolm & David Return from Intermission Malcolm McFadden and David Idemudia return the audience from intermission, rallying attendees back to their seats and announcing raffle details — including a wellness basket, gift… · 2023-07-09
  • Intermission David Idemudia hosts the intermission break at SYT Annapolis 2023, directing attendees to purchase raffle tickets, visit vendors, grab food, and mingle, while also acknowledging vi… · 2023-07-09
  • David MC Reflection on Openness and Storytelling David Idemudia offers a brief reflective MC moment encouraging the audience to be open and welcoming, emphasizing that every person’s story and path to healing is unique. The segme… · 2023-07-09
  • MC Introductions & Ground Rules — Malcolm & David Malcolm McFadden (aka Justice the Genius Child) and David Idemudia open the 7th annual Speak Your Truth! event as co-emcees, welcoming the audience to a safe and supportive space f… · 2023-07-09
  • Tyler Calabrese Opening Remarks & Personal Story Dr. Tyler Calabrese opens the 7th annual Speak Your Truth! event by welcoming returning and first-time attendees, acknowledging NAMI as the evening’s beneficiary, and sharing a dee… · 2023-07-09
  • Closing Remarks, Thank-Yous, and Donation Appeal David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden close out Speak Your Truth 2022 with heartfelt thank-yous to performers, volunteers, vendors, and the live and online audience, followed by a di… · 2022-07-17
  • David Idemudia — Original Spoken Word Poems on ADHD and Mental Illness David Idemudia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, performs two original spoken word poems at the 2022 SYT event. The first, ‘Six Years in the Making,’ uses sharp humor and vivid p… · 2022-07-17
  • David Ross (Native Son) — Spoken Word on Legacy and Love David Ross (also known as ”Native Son”), a spoken word artist and therapist, performs two pieces at the 2022 SYT event: the first meditates on legacy, mortality, and the lasting… · 2022-07-17
  • MC Check-In and Audience Energy David Idemudia delivers a brief, lighthearted MC check-in between segments, gauging audience energy with a quick crowd question, cracking jokes about pouring water on sleepy attend… · 2022-07-17
  • MC Welcome & Event Origin Story David Idemudia serves as MC for the 6th Annual SYT event, welcoming the audience with high energy, recounting the origin story of SYT as a NAMI fundraiser that evolved from a propo… · 2022-07-17
  • David Idemudia - Closing Reflections and You Are Not Alone David Idemudia delivers closing reflections sharing his own experiences with racial trauma and emotional vulnerability, before affirming to the audience that they are not alone and… · 2021-07-09
  • Malcolm McFadden - Personal Truth About 2020 Pandemic Struggles Malcolm McFadden, the event’s MC, steps out of his usual host role to share a deeply personal account of his 2020 pandemic struggles — including contracting COVID-19, a torn Achill… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Commentary on Trauma and Support David Idemudia offers MC commentary following a performer named Nia’s story, affirming the reality of trauma and its effects on daily life — including sensory triggers and altered… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Commentary on Lydia David Idemudia offers brief MC commentary following Lydia’s performance, praising her stated purpose of supporting others and transitioning the audience to the next performer, Nia,… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Intro for Lydia David Idemudia offers a brief MC transition following a preceding dance performance, encouraging the audience to applaud the prior performer (Lydia) while humorously noting the ava… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Commentary on Dr. Ashley Elliott David Idemudia offers enthusiastic MC commentary following Dr. Ashley Elliott’s expressive dance performance, praising her physical dedication and artistry — noting she performed s… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Commentary on Resilience and Toilet Paper David Idemudia delivers a brief, lighthearted MC transition segment reflecting on collective pandemic resilience, using humor about the toilet paper shortage as a comedic icebreake… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Reflection on Therapy and Shoes David Idemudia, speaking as MC between segments, offers a brief but resonant reflection on the importance of finding the right therapist — comparing the therapeutic relationship to… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Intermission Announcement David Idemudia leads a lighthearted MC intermission announcement, directing in-person attendees to food, restrooms, and artwork bidding, while playfully engaging the virtual audien… · 2021-07-09
  • MC Reflection on Julie Larkins’ Performance David Idemudia reflects on the preceding spoken-word performance by Julie Larkins, highlighting her message of self-love and independence from external validation. He uses the mome… · 2021-07-09
  • David & Malcolm MC Welcome and Event Orientation David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden co-host the welcome and orientation segment for the fifth annual Speak Your Truth! event, reflecting on the event’s growth from a one-time fundr… · 2021-07-09
  • Fred Delph - NAMI Anne Arundel County Introduction Fred Delph, Executive Director of NAMI Anne Arundel County, introduces the organization to the SYT audience, explaining its national structure, local affiliate programs, support gr… · 2021-07-09
  • Dr. Tyler Calabrese Welcome & Opening Remarks Dr. Tyler Calabrese delivers the opening welcome remarks for Speak Your Truth 2021, recounting the event’s five-year history as a fundraiser for NAMI Anne Arundel County co-founded… · 2021-07-09
  • Closing Remarks – Tyler, David, and Malcolm Tyler Calabrese, David Idemudia, and Malcolm McFadden close out the SYT 2020 live stream with warm remarks reflecting on the virtual format, a brief discussion of mindfulness groun… · 2020-06-25
  • David Idemudia – ‘ADD’ Spoken Word Performance David Idemudia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, delivers a spoken word performance titled ‘ADD,’ exploring themes of mental health, attention, and personal identity through poet… · 2020-06-25
  • MC Open Mic Call to Audience David Idemudia, serving as MC, reacts to a preceding spoken-word performance referencing ADHD and pivots to a live open-mic call to the online audience, encouraging viewers to step… · 2020-06-25
  • MCs Discuss Ryan Sickler’s Story Malcolm McFadden and a co-MC offer brief, candid reflections on Ryan Sickler’s preceding performance, praising the raw honesty and entertainment value of his podcast and storytelli… · 2020-06-25
  • MCs Discuss Reed Chancellor’s Story Malcolm McFadden and co-hosts engage in a brief between-segment transition, troubleshooting a technical audio/video issue while discussing Reed Chancellor’s book on social anxiety… · 2020-06-25
  • MCs Discuss Social Anxiety Following a spoken word performance on social anxiety, MCs Malcolm McFadden and a co-host engage in a brief, candid between-act conversation about how social anxiety — while often… · 2020-06-25
  • MCs Discuss Renee’s Story on Bipolar Disorder David Idemudia and a co-host reflect on Renee’s preceding testimony about living with bipolar disorder, discussing mood shifts, the impact of going off medication, and how a formal… · 2020-06-25
  • MCs Discuss Chris Haslam’s Story Malcolm McFadden and a co-MC reflect on Chris Haslin’s video segment, discussing the common barrier of feeling one’s problems aren’t significant enough to share, and emphasizing th… · 2020-06-25
  • MCs Reflect on Preach’s Performance and Social Justice Following Randy ‘Preach’ Atterson’s spoken word performance, MCs Malcolm McFadden and a co-host reflect on the emotional weight of the piece, connecting its imagery and the phrase… · 2020-06-25
  • David & Malcolm Opening Remarks and Welcome David Idemudia delivers opening remarks at the 2020 Speak Your Truth! livestream, introducing himself as a licensed social worker, therapist, and community activist, while expressi… · 2020-06-25

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