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Good brotha Marcus Allen - who is a family man, advocate and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to always challenge himself, what it means to be a CEO and a Black man 24/7, how important it is to self-analyze, serve your community and build bridges. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to give one another GRACE for us to grow together.

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Good brotha Dr. Wayne Williams - who is a distinguished professor at Temple University, Accountant and Mentor joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to create space for others, how important it is for people to be heard and how listening is imperative. Wayne Williams also details how his parents and his village instilled in him to be more than enough. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to imitate, innovate and celebrate for us to grow together.

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Good brotha Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini - who is a family man, real estate educator/developer and community advocate joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to walk in the greatness that God gave him, how important it is to always lead with the work and how his trials and tribulations has led him to his success. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to create generational connection and have more accountability for us to grow together.

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Good brotha Will Toms - who is a creative guru, entrepreneur, and CCO of REC PHILLY - joins Octavius this month. Will discusses how much of a role his family and environment played in his life, including how his story is his greatest asset. Will also details his love behind his journey, the elevation of others creatives and his WHY behind REC Philly. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to be vulnerable and honest with one another for us to grow together.

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Dwayne Wharton - who is a husband, father and health & equity advocate joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to always speak truth to power, continuing to be a work in progress, and how peacefully it is to never shy away from who you are meant to be in life. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to intentionally create space to build collectively and express emotions for us to grow together.

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• Good brotha Bernard James II (BJ) - who is an advocate for growth, mentor and a Morehouse & GeorgeTown alum joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to uplift the next generation, how important it is to start walking in your purpose. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to collectively sit down together and  find out what our end goal is for us to grow together.

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Good brotha Marquise Davon - who is an educator, podcaster and activist in Philly joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to be an educator, how impactful the presence of a black man is inside and outside of school and what that means for our young men. Marquise also details how black men should have friends that allow them to “safe cry”. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to create spaces for one another and give one another permission to be vulnerable for us to grow together.

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Gabriel Bryant - who is an advocate, supporter and community leader in this work of the advancement of Black men and boys - joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to be an advocate, how impactful the Black men in his life from his older brothers to his mentors were in him succeeding life and joy in community empowerment. Gabe also details how each generation should support the next. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to commit to gathering in spaces together for us to grow together.

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Good brotha Milaj Robinson, who is a Morehouse man, future politician, CEO, and humanitarian, joins Octavius this month for a great conversation. Milaj discusses how much it means for him to be a humanitarian, how impactful a role his mother played in his life, including creating opportunities for him to strive and connect with other positive Black men in his community. Milaj also details how much sports played a key role in his upbringing and how his nonprofit Youth Creating New Beginnings has elevated youth in Philly. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to just take the time to sit down, listen, understand and support one another in order for us to grow together.

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Good brotha Kyle Odum - who is a Father, Husband, and the Creative Director for the City of Philadelphia - joins Octavius this month. Kyle discusses how much of a role his mother played in his life, including expressing for him to be comfortable in any space and the importance of education and instilling in him that you can learn anything in the library. Kyle also details how much his educational environment played a role in his upbringing and the importance of being a husband and a father. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to share information and not to be gatekeepers  for us to grow together.Learn more about UrbanThinker Media | https://linktr.ee/urbanthinkermediaEmail us: urbanthinkermedia@gmail.com to let us know how you’re building intergenerationally with your Brothas!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/urbanthinker-media/support

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The Middle Brotha Podcast is in full effect and back for Season 2! If you’re a black male with a need to listen to dope brothas engage in intergenerational conversations about how us as Black males can grow together this podcast is for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Octavius discuss a short recap of Season 1
• What to expect for Season 2!

We’ve got a great lineup of guests this season, and we hope you join us for the last Monday of every month for Middle Brotha Mondays!

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On this episode, Octavius talks with servant leader, advocate, and Father Donavan West. We sit down to discuss Donavan's path to finding and building his identity, being more than meets the eye and leaning into yourself. The two unpack giving permission, the need for more discussion around the process of the journey, what it takes to paint the ultimate picture of Black males, and why sticking around will benefit not just us brothas but, our community.

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On this episode Octavius talks with producer, traveler, and teacher Wayne Britt Jr. We sit down to discuss his understanding of life, his journey in educating the next generation, and what it means to know your history. The two unpack manhood, the role our skin plays within becoming a man, how life is for Black men and boys and what it means for our brothas to break down the masks we wear to live, survive, and thrive.

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On this episode Octavius talks with family man, business man and Quiet storm James Burks. They sit down to discuss the joy of being a Black man, his journey through manhood and now fatherhood, and what it takes to be aware of family history and Black history. The two unpack building relationships with their fathers, how toxic and hypermasculinity is not working for us Black men, how we should build on the momentum of being seen as human and how important it is for us to be emotionally aware and available for one another.

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On this episode Octavius talks with Alpha man, proud product of the School District of Philadelphia, education advocate and future Black male educator Tamir Harper. They sit down to discuss his journey in life and understanding himself, his path towards becoming an educator and what it means to show up for your students. The two unpack imposter syndrome among our brothas and our community, the unspoken language of Black males, the trauma that is involved with discovering or embracing your Blackness and how important it is to advocate and stand up for one another as Black men.

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On this episode Octavius talks with policy savant, advocate for student voice, and fellow Knight from Arcadia University Elijah Wilson. They sit down to discuss his journey towards peace & #blackboyjoy and what it takes to overcome adversities and come through the fire a better man. The two unpack the need for mental health within the black community, the understanding of supporting your fellow brotha, the feeling of being a superhero as a Black man and how important it is to have intergenerational conversations and build community alongside your brothas.

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On this episode Octavius talks with Philly native, owner of Uncle Bobbies, activist, scholar, TV Personality, and Professor Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. They sit down to discuss his acknowledgement of self exploration, his journey towards his blackness and maleness, and how his new book Seen and Unseen: Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice explores how the power of visual media over the last few years has shifted the narrative on race and reignited the push towards justice. The two unpack the importance of the village, what it means for Black youth to hear they’re enough, why therapy is important for Black men & the Black community and what it means for Black men to actually  engage with one another on all levels.

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On this episode, Octavius talks with a loving Father, husband, son, trusted Accountant, and good friend of Host Gerald Witcher, Jr. They sit down to discuss Gerald’s passion to help people, his path toward becoming a CPA, his journey in fatherhood, and what it takes to be a presence for his son. The two unpack what it means to have role models in their lives, the love and fears of raising and bringing Black life into this world, how generations need to build relationships to even start the needed conversations, and most importantly how we as Black men should lead with LOVE.

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On this episode Octavius talks with musician/hip-hop artist, educator, and activist Steve “Ellect” Tyson. They sit down to discuss Steve’s understanding of Black culture, how he educates through his music & art, his journey with JusListen Ent., and what it means to take ownership in self. The two unpack the impact of Hip-Hop, the role parents and grandparents play in helping us to discover and support our purpose and the positive impact that vulnerability can have in black male relationships.

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On this episode Octavius talks with educational leader, community organizer, illustrious violinist, and University of Penn administrator Jack Drummond. They sit down to discuss Jack’s understanding of what it means to be a melanin enriched man, his love for Black music, and how it feels to be a light of life. The two unpack the black male metamorphosis, the cycle of water and how it correlates to the embodiment of Black men, and how us brothas need to communicate more.

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On this episode Octavius talks with Morehouse College Bonner Scholar, youth advocate, and future teacher Horace Ryans, III. They sit down to discuss Horace’s path to his PhD, his journey of self improvement, and what it feels like to be a Morehouse man. The two unpack the unbalanced relationship between generations, the Black male presence, how Black male humanity is often overlooked and how to get rid of the “competition mindset” between us brothas.

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Here's a sneak peak into what the Middle Brotha Podcast has in store for our brothas! We will be posting a new episode the last Monday of each month.

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