Know Thy Shelf: Recent Episodes
Dr. Walter Hidalgo
The journey of knowing thy self begins in the cradle and ends in the grave. One of the best ways to capture those moments of our self is in the shelf. Shelves have been around since the creation of ancient scrolls. My name is Dr. Walter Hidalgo, and I'm a father, teacher, world traveler and coach. Join me and my guest as we explore together the stories of our s(H)elves. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-walter-hidalgo/support
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, speaker and mother, Soul Flower! We discuss parenting, spirituality, Hip-Hop, feminine and masculine energy and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to father and podcaster, Analytical Concepts! We discuss growing up in Rhode Island, fatherhood, Hip-Hop, podcasting and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to artist, emcee and entrepreneur, Wally Sparks! We talk about growing up in Masshachusetts, emceeing, music, Cape Verdians, social media and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, entrepreneur and father, Charlie Cruz! We discuss growing up in Washington Heights, Hip-Hop, family, art and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to educator, entrepreneur, producer and podcaster, Kyle Dixon! We discuss growing up in Tennessee, youth, education, Hip-Hop, Black consciousness and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to educator, father, entrepreneur and cannibus business owner, Deivid Elliot! We discuss growing up in New Rochelle, immigrating from Uruguay, organic versus synthetic, the cannibus industry, Hip-hop and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to father, boxer, U.S. veteran, realtor and entrepreneur, Adenawel 'AD' Ledesma. We discuss his Dominican roots, real estate, entrepreneurship, spirituality, domesitc and international migration, family and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to minister, theologian, mother, activist, Co-hair of the Poor Peoples Campaign and Director of the Karios Center, Reverend Doctor Liz Theoharis. We discuss poverty in the U.S., the Kairos Center, revitalizing Rev. Dr. King's Poor People's Campaign, housing, politics, social justice and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to artist, father and entrepreneur, Bobbito Ross! We discuss growing up in Queens, Hip-hop culture, spirituality, social media, Puerto Rican politics, La Marqueta and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to attorney, journalist and father, Dr. Roberto Alejandro! We discuss growing up in Massachusetts, theology and the law, Freddie Gray, social responsibility and much more!
In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee and Queens native, Lex Rush! We discuss the significance of her name, the influence of females in Hip-hop, her top emcees, the role that collecting CD's has had in her life and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to multi-disciplinary creator and branding expertise, Brian Jones! We discuss growing up in Washington DC, going to a farm school, his exhibits in places like Marble Collegiate Church and the Smithsonian and the intersectionality between art and faith!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to mother, entrepreneur and the co-founder of The Elite Method, Rachel Dube! We discuss growing up in Brooklyn, working for the entertainment business, social media and her transition into co-partnering with her husband, Mike Dube, to create The Elite Method (a home coaching service for youth).
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In this episode, Dr. Walter Hidalgo speaks to journalist and Hip-Hop archivist, YoungDo. We discuss growing up in New Jersey, his affiliation to Soraspy, The After Hour Spot, his family, Hip-hop media, The Lox, gangs, verzus and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to Marketing, Branding & Strategic Partnership Specialist, Adriel Ortiz! We discuss growing up in Washington Heights, street wear, hand ball, Hip-hop, New York, New York and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews Florida realtor, Ryan Fleurey. We discuss growing up in Rhode Island, his journey to becoming a realtor, his faith, organzing your life and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews minister, writer and singer, Reverend Dominique Chantell Atchinson. We discuss growing up in the Bronx, her favorite color purple, what ministry "looks like" today, her attachment to her ancestors and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to financial advisor, entrepreneur and founder of Think Like A Bank, Sarry Ibrahim. We discuss growing up in Chicago, the power of manifestations, being the product of immigrant parents from Palestine, how to "think like a bank", his podcast and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to entrepreneur and Rhode Island legend, DJ Franchise! We discuss his love for DJing, starting your own business brand, being original, his love for Hip-hop and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, educator, curator and writer, Mikal Amin AKA Hired Gun. We discuss growing up in New Jersey, Hip-hop pedagogy, spirituality, the art of emceeing and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to entrepreneur, wine consultant, financial consultant and owner of the Divino Tasting Room Eatery and Lounge, Miss Burley Tuggle! We discuss growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, financing, her wine business, her relationship with mom and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to producer, emcee, educator and community activist, Courtland Hankins. We discuss growing up in Newburgh, transitioning from financing to Hip-hoppreneurship, music production, spirituality, his President Of Hip-Hop organization and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to mother, attorney and co-owner of the Pink Portal, Miss Remi Swen-Nurse! We discuss growing up in Rhode Island, entrepreneurship, going to law school, the meaning of "Pink Portal," what is "sexy(?) and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to theological-ethicist and minister, Dr. Joshua Bartholomew. We discuss growing up in Boston, his experience attending Union Theological Seminary in New York City, Black economics, social justice and much more!
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In this episode, we talk to minister, educator, author and faith-based community organizer, Minister Onleilove Chika Alston! We discuss growing up in East New York, Brooklyn, George Floyd, the art of community organizing, her book and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews Massachusett's own, Havok House. We discuss Hip-hop, fatherhood, social media, Covid, Lo Life's in Massachusetts and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews emcee, mother and entrepreneur, Mala Reignz! We discuss entrepreneurship, Covid, Hip-hop, growing up in the Bronx and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, entrepreneur, father and Bronx native, Rxb Rxman aka Rob Roman! We discuss Hip-hop, never giving up, entrepreneurship, branding and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee, author, entrepreneur, father and Brooklyn's own, William Young! We discuss Hip-hop, incarceration, working with notable artist like DJ Kay Slay and Papoose, his message to the youth and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to jeweler, comedian, artist and entrepreneur, Junebrone! We discuss being born in Brooklyn and his move to Rhode Island, his jewelry line called Zenuj, the art of being a comedian, his advice to the youth and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to podcaster, health professional and emcee, Legacy Starr! We discuss growing up in NYC, Hip-hop, the health fields response to Covid, his love for history and much, much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to educator, scientist and mentor, Dr. Chuck McDonald. We discuss his impact on his students (inlcuding our host), his career advances, what makes a good teacher, the power of animals and much, much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to educator, scientist and mentor, Dr. Chuck McDonald. We discuss his impact on his students (inlcuding our host), his career advances, what makes a good teacher, the power of animals and much, much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews educator, podcaster and media influencer, Kareem "Reemo" Tyson! We discuss relationships, homeschooling during Covid, his contributions to Hip-hop culture, his podcast and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to entrepreneur, mother and co-founder of Be Moore Interpreting, LLC, Mrs. Shirley Moore! We discuss growing up in Rhode Island, her entrepreneur spirit, being a pastor, her interpreting business and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to plant based and homeschooling extraordinaires, Darlyn and Alexis Gomes! We discuss faith and family, marriage, there decision to homeschool all 4 of their children and the importance of caring for Mother Earth based on what we eat!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews motivational speaker and coach, Mike Dube. We discuss growing up in Long Island, what makes a good coach, his views on spirituality, his in-home coaching service that he co-founded with his wife called, Elite Method, and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to social media influencer, minister and founder of Courtney's Corner, Courtney! We discuss everything from health, ministry, faith, community organizing and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to actor, emcee and youth educator, Swan! We discuss everything from growing up in Harlem, police/community relations, Hip-hop, gentrification, his message to the youth, his High End Cooking show and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to DJ and realtor, Jack Santos! We discuss everything from growing up in Rhode Island, the Cape Verde Islands, DJing, the art of hustling, real estate and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to boxing legend, trainer and father - Jason "Big Six" Estrada! We discuss everything from growing up in Providence, Rhode Island, the technicalities of boxing, his message to the youth and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to emcee and entrepreneur, Jamel Rocwell formally known as Sav Kilz! We discuss growing up in Brooklyn, the art of emceeing, journaling, the grind of entrepeneurship, his collaborations with with Wu-tang and Griselda Records, and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to father, emcee and entrepreneur, Optometrist! We discuss growing up in Staten Island, surviving a pandemic, his contributions to Hip-Hop and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews the founder of Young Boss Media, Monica Grant! We discuss entrepreneurship, her recent book (Mind Your Own Business and Prosper), college, growing up down south, Black Lives Matter and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews emcee and teacher, Cassandra the Goddess MC! We discuss growing up in Long Island, being a teacher, her message to the youth, her inspiration from Hip-hop groups like Mobb Deep and Tha Lox and much much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews teacher, Hip-hop archivist and activist, Professor Joseph Sanchez. We discuss the Temple of Hip-hop, gangs, Dominicans in New York, history and something dope that comes out of his s(H)elf!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews communication coach, Monique Fortune! We discuss everything from growing up in the Bronx, coaching, theology, Black Lives Matter and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews emcee and youth minister, Be The Symbol! We discuss growing up in the Bronx, Hip-hop, youth, fashion, his message to the youth and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to Presbyterian minister, Reverend Doctor Derrick McQueen! We discuss growing up in New Jersey, the Church's response to the pandemic, the GBLTQI community, theology, Black Lives Matter and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to Presbyterian minister, Reverend Doctor Derrick McQueen! We discuss growing up in New Jersey, the Church's response to the pandemic, the GBLTQI community, theology, Black Lives Matter and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews the founder of Made for Kings TV, Mr. 13! We discuss the streets of Brooklyn, grafitti culture, Covid, home schooling and much more!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to entrepeneur, artist and podcaster, Blayze Davis! We discuss everything from growing up in Harlem, youth ministry, history, Black Lives Matter and much more!
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In this special episode of the Know Thy Shelf Podcast, Dr. Walter facilitates a digital panel on "How to Become an Author" as part of our all day conference entitled, "Mind Your Own Business and Prosper." For more information, please visit www.YoungBossMedia.com
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We are back for season 3 of the Know Thy Shelf podcast!! In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews All Elements CEO, DJ J-Ronin! We discuss growing up in Brooklyn, marriage, Covid, the police and the community and his Hip-hop catalogue which includes collaborations with Cutty Ranks, Jamel Rocwell, Frank Knight, Math Hoffa, the Wu-tang Clan and Griselda records, to just name a few!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter discusses the importance of having a schedule and how to be S.M.A.R.T. about it.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews his parents in Rhode Island! We discuss everything from immigration, racial profiling, marriage, having faith during Covid, fathers day and Juneteenth!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter discusses racial profiling, police brutality and provides us with some tips that can help us to cope with race-related trauma.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter discusses gang culture and how the 5 elements of Hip-Hop can help those that are coping with survivor's guilt to be free.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter Hidalgo shows us how to use a towel to workout and breaks down how much we appreciate H.I.P. - H.O.P!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter discusses the spirituality of creativity and how the genogram can help us to break intergenerational trama/drama!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter shares some creative ways to workout and reflects on Earth Day using a baseball.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter invites a teacher and a parent (in good quarentine fashion of course) to share what comes out of there creative s(H)elves that can help us get through!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter pulls two things from his shelf that can help us to breathe slowly while rolling the "dice of life."
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In this episode, Dr. Walter discusses three amazing things that come out of our s(H)elves and how these items can help us to elevate (pun intended) our minds, bodies and souls!
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After a year hiatus, Dr. Walter is back for another season of the Know Thy Shelf podcast. Because of the coronavirus, we felt compelled to re-start the journey with you all by pulling some tanglible "items" from your s(H)elf that can help us all get through!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter talks about how depositing checks is the best educational receipts you will receive.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter discusses how losing is the best way to win.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter talks about how technology serves as a metaphor for the music track(s) that change our lives.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter discusses how an ancient Mayan artifact is helping the world to become more "woke."
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews College Adviser and long time friend, Evans Erilus. We discussed how a combination of working with youth and having immigrant parents brings with it a high level of focus in both the physical and the spiritual world(s).
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In this episode, Dr. Walter talks about how he freed his mind in an island next to Manhattan.
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In this episode Dr. Walter talks about living a purposeful life and how a scientist helped him to realize that along the way.
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In this episode, Dr. Walter interviews his financial advisor and wine Sommelier Miss Burley Tuggle. This segment is an extension of our economic empowerment convo with credit expert Rafael Milan only this time Burley shares with us hers(h)elf by showing us how marriage and H.O.P.E. come together to empower our people!
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In this episode, Dr. Walter speaks to his childhood friend, Rafael Milan, and they discuss his role in building peoples financial soul while sharing with us his framed collage that came from knowing his s(h)elf.
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In this episode Dr. Walter has the honor and privledge of interviewing his hero - his mom - Aida Hidalgo! Aida shares with us her journey of knowing thy s(h)elf and touches on her experiences working for God which comes from her revolutionary spirit. She explains to us her "award" plaque that she "won" but nevertheless earned based on her efforts in trying to bring a little heaven here on earth as it is in heaven.
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What are you thankful for? In this episode Dr. Walter discuses the pros and cons of the Thanksgiving holiday while providing a Thanksgiving life coaching tip on how to give thanks, everyday.
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Dr. Walter speaks on the concept of "Know Thy Shelf" and its relationship to a purposeful life.
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