You Can Do It Too: Recent Episodes
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The purpose of this podcast is to both showcase black excellence and increase awareness of the multitude of career possibilities out there for up and coming black professionals. Our vision is to create a world where young black men and women in high school and college can find role models in black professionals in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Education and Entrepreneurship around the world.
This episode features my brother Lee Horton, my cohost of Melanin Men In Medicine, a podcasting platform, where we talk about the struggles that black man faces on their journey to medicine...
In this episode, I get the opportunity to converse with Munachi, an MS3 at Dell Med. We spoke about growing up in Houston as a Nigerian/American, what drives her, and her journey to becoming a physician. Tune in!!!
In this episode, I got the opportunity to converse with the Amazing Alma about her journey from growing up to pursuing her journey to becoming a physician. Coming from a humble background, with hardworking parents who sacrificed a lot for their family, Alma leverage her background as motivation to chase her ultimate dream. Tube In.
In this episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Thompson, the Surgeon fellow at Stanford Health Care, sharing her story and her journey to be who she is today.
In this episode, I bring in the amazing Xena, who talks about the transformation she had to undergo in order to chase her calling. Many times, the people who love us have the tendency to watch us with protective eyes, telling us to stay away from harm's way, and forgetting that sometimes the risk is necessary to get a meaningful reward. Tune in.
In this episode, I converse with the amazing Nneka, a long-time friend, and a trail brazer. In this episode, we talk about childhood, education, taking the jump, and following her interest.
In this episode, I get the opportunity to converse with Courtney, a 3rd-year medical student, and a mentor of mine. We spoke about his childhood, his journey to medical school, and some of the challenges that pushed him to be who he is today.
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In this episode, I got to sit down with Jacob Sutton, to talk about his childhood, grit, and ambition. We dig deep and talked about the importance of being guided by habits instead of just goals.We also talk about defying the odds through trials and tribulations and chase our dreams tune ine.
In this episode, I talk about the different category of challenges that stops many people from chasing their dreams. And how to overcome these obstacles and go at your dream with full force. Tune In.
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Wow, I took a four months break from this podcast for some life-changing stuff and I am back stronger and driven than ever. I wanted to start SEASON II with a full and transparent introduction about me your host. I have some plans to take this podcat to a higher level. the "WHY" stay the same - to inspire and empower young minority students and professional to imagine beyond limits and reach their full potential. YES, I am much busier, but this season will still be better than the last one.
Today, I sat down with a 10 yr old genius to learn a bit about space. Through this conversation, we talked about passions, purpose and I did a lot of learning. Enjoy this amazing conversation and a great bonus episode.
As you may know, we just hit episode 50 and the end of Season 1 of You Can Do It Too. I will be taking a break for a few months and will come back with a great Season 2.
FIRST OF ALL: BIG SORRY FOR THE LATE EPISODE (NO EXCUSES, JUST SORRY)
In this episode, I had the opportunity to converse with Dr. Bee, a pediatrician and amazing leader in the Non-Profit Industry. In this episode, we go all the way back to her childhood to understand how she was brought up and became the person she is today. Then we dug deeper into her story: Leaving Guinea at a young age to move to the US for a better opportunity, working hard to learn d English adapt, and following her mother's footsteps in medicine. From an early age, she loved service and started initiatives to improve lives in her community. Through her journey, she won Miss Guinea in 2010 and later started her NonProfit: The Bee Project.
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In this episode, I bring in my fiancee; yes you heard, my fiancee. As always, we had an amazing conversation, about us, about her, not only her work but also we dug deeper to learn more about how she became the amazing woman she is. I believe that 2022 will be a great year for the podcast and I want to start it by allowing my audience to know me and my loved ones a bit more. I hope you enjoy it, and as always, let me know what you think.
In this episode, I sat down with a friend and brother Abdou Djaye, born in Senegal, and came to the United States to pursue a new life. Driven by the spirit of his ancestor, the wisdom of his culture, he managed to defy the odds, climb his won mountain and build a life, driven per growth and pushing limits.
In this Episode, I welcome an amazing friend and human being Desere for the second time. She recently took on a leap of faith and start her own empire TwoWards Solutions. Instead of being hired as a freelancer, now enterprises who are her clients will be working for her and her empire (a strategic and bold move). Teaming up and living in Austin with her husband, she is in the midst of a growing economy and abundant resources to build her empire to its full potential. Tune In!
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In this episode, I welcome Arushii Nadar, an MS1 from UT Southwestern. In this episode, we talk about her story, growing up, spending time between the US and India, working hard to be where she is today, and her vision for her future.
In this episode, I welcome IJ, an inspiring woman, who grew up between Houston and Nigeria. She then attended Prairie View where she earned her chemical engineering degree. she is currently working at Chevron as an engineer and is the full time CEO for Ivery Arie, a new company with an amazing vision. Tune in to find out.
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I had the honor to welcome my brother @umarue Barrie to the show ( one of the most amazing and meaningful conversations I had in my life). He is an MD/Ph.D. student @ the UT Southwestern. He was born in Sierra Leonne and his family evaded the war and moved back to Guinea with nothing. His father found a way to eventually get the family in the US. As a teenager in Harlem, Umaru managed to defy the odds, stay out of trouble and create a life for himself, one that many people do not have the courage to walk in. I will not spoil it. Tune in.
In this episode, I welcome my mentor Ben, a software engineer at Bliss Point Media. he shares his story, how he got to where he is today both his struggles and triumphs. You also get to hear about his family and how they have molded him to be the amazing human being he is today. Tune in.
In Episode 42 of the You Can Do It Too podcast, I sit with Mariama Ndao, Global Strategy Advisor in an Oil & Gas company. In this episode, she talks about growing up in Senegal and leaving her parent to go on a quest for her own life. Through defying the odds and overcoming obstacles, she finds a way to finance her education and find a sit-around table big decisions are made. For me, Mariama is a mentor, a big sister, and a go-getter.
In this episode, I sit down with Kodi, a Project Manager at Apple. In this episode, we talk about his childhood and defying the odds. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of Kegonii, a clothing brand.
This episode features Adama Bah, a community activist in New York working daily to help immigrants facing deportation. One of the defining moments of Adama's life was during her teenage years, the FBI came into her house and took her dad away. In addition to having to step in, be the main earner of the household, and taking care of her siblings, she also had t fight stigma within her own community. Today, she sees her experience as empowering and shares her story globally to inspire people.
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In this episode, I welcome Kory Davison, a financial analyst at Philip 66. We talk about childhood, defying the odds and working to build a career, tune in.
In this great episode, I got the opportunity to talk to Shantica a 10 years marine veteran and an Associate Manager at Tesla. We talk about facing fear, life in the military, and overcoming the odds. Tune in!
In this episode, I sit down with Tylon Jackson, a senior analyst at Accenture. We talk about his childhood and his determination to focus on school and attend his favorite University as a full-rise engineering student. From college to his full-time job at Accenture, he has been going above and beyond to build systems and make sure that the person coming after him has an easier time getting a place at the 'opportunity' table, tune in.
In this episode, I welcome Dr Ogundele, a resident physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She went to Brown for Undergrad and Howard for medical school. we discuss her childhood, how she overcame the challenges she had to go through to get where she is today.
This episode features Clinton Asalu, a software engineer for JP Morgan. In this episode, we talk about life as a student-athlete in college. The motivation and discipline required to shine and how to optimize your time.
In this episode, I get the opportunity to chop it up with an old mentor of mine, the person who literally helped me choose UT for college. we talk about 2020, childhood, college experiences, and life. Tune in!
This episode features Dr. Johnson, an internal medicine Doctor from Boston. In this episode, she talks about growing up with her grandmother who taught her the value of education and later pushing to annihilate barriers and finding her place in society.
In this episode, I sit down with Chidy Udoye, a second-year law student in New York. in this episode, we talk about his childhood, culture, and his journey to law school.
In this episode, Dr Johnson speaks about her journey to medical school and the advantages of working hard in uncertain times.
In this episode, we welcome Dr Richard Harris, a physician, and a businessman. He did his medical degree from the University of Texas Health and center and then his residency from the University of Texas Medical Branch of Galveston. Since then he worked in Richmond then came back to Houston at Memorial Hermann. In addition to being a physician, he is the founder of Great Health and Wellness, a Clinical advisor at routine, a board member at Life and Breath Foundation, a managing partner of New Spectrum educational content, and the host of Strive for Great Health Podcast.
In this episode, we talk about childhood stories, legacy, Kobe Bryant, Chadwick Boseman, fitting in society, and more. Tune in.
In this episode, we welcome Dr Pillow, an emergency physician at Baylor Medical School.
This episode features Gregory Boler, Vice President of Development at Transwestern. In this episode, he takes us on a journey from growing up in Philadelphia to taking a leap of faith and creating a home at Transwestern, Tune in.
Episode 26 features Dr Abada, a Resident in Pathology from Wayne State University. She grew up and earned her medical degree in Nigeria, and then decided to move to the US and pursue her dreams. One of the most amazing stories I have heard.
Episode 25th features Emeka, a Product Design Engineer at Google. He left Nigeria after high school and came to the US to continue his education. In this episode, he talks about his childhood and his journey to being the man he is today.
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This episode features Jacqueline Andrews, CEO at CJB Management LLC. In this episode, she talks about her childhood, the people and stories that shaped her, and her entrepreneurial spirit. Tune in
In this episode, we welcome Faith Carter, the definition of smart, ambitious, and perseverance. Faith tells us about her story, from growing up in Houston to her education at UT Austin, to being laid off from her 6 figure job and deciding to go out there and build her own empire. She is a young entrepreneur with tremendous potential and a leader with so much to offer.
This episode features Dr. Smith who talks about her childhood and her triumphant journey to become a physician. She is an internist medicine doctor, who has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr Smith is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Houston including Memorial Hermann and clear lake Regional medical center.
This episode features Ejeh; a software engineer at QUALCOMM. He got his Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin. he shares with us his childhood and his journey to becoming the man he is today. Take a listen!
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This episode features Kanor; a senior strategy analyst at Accenture. He got his Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Texas at Austin. he shares with us his childhood and his journey to where he is today.
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Reed today, who grew up in Sugarland, Texas. and did both his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Michigan. He is a practicing family physician for nearly two decades and is also one of the first hired at the new University Houston medical school, He also served as one of the lead physicians at NRG Stadium hurricane Harvey shelter. He talks about his childhood and his journey to becoming a doctor.
Please join us for a very compelling conversation with Mr. Spencer Iwatuje to discuss his path and advice!
Join us for another amazing episode of You Can Do It Too, this time with Trent Keith. You won't want to miss it!
Please join us in this powerful conversation with Emergency Medicine Dr. Kwame Asamoah, as he talks about his journey and advises on the medical school process.
Good Afternoon lovely listeners! You won't want to miss this short but sweet episode, where Dr. Altillo talks to us about why you shouldn't give up or feel rejected!
This episode features JC Faa, first year Engineer at ExxonMobil. He talked about his family immigration from Nigeria to the US and talked about growing up with a large family and defying the odds to become the man he is today.
On this episode, we have a special conversation with the VP of Engineering at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Kenneth Warren. He is sharing his story from the streets of Jamaica to becoming one of the top leaders in the energy industry. Tune in!
In this episode we talk with ExxonMobil Process Design Engineer Maci Joseph about her experience and journey. Listen up!
Dr. Jeffrey Hutchinson, MD, Colonel, Army - talks to us about his journey. You won't want to miss this one!
On this episode, we have a special conversation with Global Procurement Manager at ExxonMobil, Charles Foster. Listen in!
We have another special guest this week. Writer, Producer, Director, & Actor Kanithea Powell is joining us to discuss her journey.
This weeks special guest is University of Texas at Austin Social Media Strategist, Desere Cross Ward. She talks to us about her inspiring journey to the top ranks of UT Austin Marketing. Tune in!
Today we have a special guest, Yvette Oldacre Global Real Estate & Facilities Planning Manager at ExxonMobil here to talk to us about her journey. You won't want to miss it!
Join us for a conversation with UT Austin, Dell Medical School Associate Professor, Dr. Yvette Williams-Brown, M.D., MMSc. This is a special conversation about her journey to becoming a Doctor.
Olan Akala is a Project Development Anchor at ExxonMobil, today he shares with us, his path to success, from his childhood in Nigeria.
Dr. Laquita Carter takes us on her journey from south side chicago to becoming a assistant superintendent. You will love this episode!
This conversation is with former Exxon-Mobil Vice President, Elijah White.
Elijah White, Jr. was appointed Vice President of ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company in July 2015. A native of Wilson, North Carolina, Mr. White earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology from Elizabeth City State University in 1981 and a Master’s of Science in Geology from The University of North Carolina in 1984 before joining the company in Houston as an exploration geoscientist.
This is the kick off episode for our Podcast. The host is joined by three undergraduate students in the fields of engineering and economics, and one graduate student in engineering. The guests discuss with us their paths to college, their obstacles, and much more!