The HangOut with Gregory Collins: Recent Episodes
Gregory Collins
As we travel through this life we call ours, we experience a multitude of emotionally draining challenges and enjoy highs that are beyond comprehension. In this podcast, Gregory Collins interviews a variety of people to learn about the experiences that shaped them as people. There are various topics discussed in each episode that people have learned from or are continuing to struggle with, including losing, winning, love, relationships, mental health, parenting, athletics, career choices, financial disciplines, entrepreneurship, and everyday life.
ATTENTION
During the recording of this episode, unfortunately, some of the conversations were cut off due to overheating from the camera. Thanks for your understanding!
On today's episode, I chat with my good buddy, Phillip Sanders. We first met back in 2012 when I first came to Oakland through a mutual friend and have remained in contact since then. Phillip, originally from Chicago, IL, is a strategist at heart and excels at providing solutions to problems. He is a financial auditor at his core, having served as a financial auditor for the top accounting firm in the country, Ernst & Young. Currently, as a Partner, he guides individuals and corporations on business strategy implementation and problem-solving through consulting at a venture capital firm called New Media Ventures.
The episode is full of great discussion topics such as his journey from college to his current career. We also discuss his dating experience and we also reflect on using social media, our connections throughout the years, his relationship with video games, his close encounter with death, and much more.
Connect with Phillip SandersLinkedIn Book resources mentioned in this episodeThe Art of Not Giving Fuck The Bomber MafiaThe Lost Count
ATTENTION
During the recording of this episode, unfortunately, Jasmine's audio to her mic stopped recording at (09:20). I did my best to adjust her sound using the mic that was attached to my person. Thanks for your understanding!
On today's episode, I sit down with my good friend, Jasmine Banks. We first met back in 2017 through a mutual friend and have remained in contact since then. Jasmine is a born leader and thrives on serving others. She is an educator deep down, having served as a teacher to students and as a principal for a school community. She's also a successful author having published her book AttuneMEnt which is a series of raw memories and reflections turned poems coated in imagery and outlined by lyrical dialogue. Currently, as CEO, she leads an organization and facilitates operations of a public charter in South Central LA.
Despite the issues with the microphone, the episode is full of great discussion topics such as her journey from college to her current career. We also discuss her dating experience and tips on how men should approach or interact with a woman like herself. We also reflect on using social media, our connections throughout the years, and much more.
Connect with Jasmine BanksLinkedIn Instagram Book resources mentioned in this episodeWhat Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in EssaysAssata: An AutobiographyI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
ATTENTION
During the recording of this episode, the first half of the planned recorded session filming was not recorded, and unfortunately did not pick up that portion of our conversation (01:36). We plan to film again in the future to get those moments captured.
On today's episode, I catch up with my good friend from college, David Ausberry. We originally met back in 2008 through my friend Desmond Hamilton as they both were premier athletes that attended USC. David is a retired NFL player who played for 4 years with the Raiders. Currently, he works as an environmental specialist for the city in which he resides and dabbles in a few entrepreneurial hobbies.
During this episode, we discuss his transition from a USC wide receiver superstar to being a tight end in the NFL. We also discuss the encounters he had with certain staff members that helped set him up financially for the future. We also reflect on his dedication to the game much more.
Connect with David AusberryLinkedIn
On today's episode, I caught up with my long-time childhood friend, Desmond Hamilton. We've known each other since we met back in 1994 at a summer camp in Camden, NJ. Desmond is a gaming and auditing expert who has worked at companies such as EA, Cal Berkeley, Ernst & Young, and most recently Meta.
During this episode, we discuss his love for track and his journey through collegiate sports. We also reflect on our childhood and the different events in our lives that have helped shape who we are today and much more.
Connect with Desmond Hamilton
Book Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- The Art of War
- The Invisible Man
- Sapiens
On today's episode, I sat down with my long-time friend, Reid Kawakami. We've been friends since we met in college at Azusa Pacific University back in 2008. Reid is a renowned health and fitness expert and he's also pursuing an acting career.
During this episode, we discuss his weight gain journey and the series of events that led to his weight gain. We also touch on the challenges and behind-the-scenes antics that go on in the acting world and much more.
Connect with Reid Kawakami
- IMDB
Book Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Outliers: The Story of Success
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Corey Foster. We originally met while I was driving Uber, and during the trip, he revealed his story to me and I just had to get him on the podcast. Corey is a dedicated father, a black professional bowler, and an embroidery business owner.
During this episode, we discuss the challenges of trying to have a baby and how that affects your psyche with each try. We also unpack what it's like to be a professional bowler and how to get started playing and much more.
Connect with Corey Foster
- Instagram 1
- Instagram 2
Book Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- The 48 Laws of Power
Today I caught up with my old college friend, Michael Henderson III. He currently is the director of a homeless outreach center, an artist with exceptional poet skills, an author, previously featured on TedTalk, and an official game maker.
In this episode, we cover topics such as being happy for your friends when it's their time. We stress the importance of living in the moment while appreciating the good and the bad. We also discuss how different people in relationships use different romantic templates and much more.
Connect with Michael Henderson III
- Website
Book Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- The Millionaire Fast Lane
- The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
- Birth of Light
Today I had the chance to sit down with a former mentee, and friend, Leroy Gatlin. He is a licensed massage therapist and hopes to become an author in the near future.
In this episode, we discuss his relationship with his family and the challenges of being long-distance. We also dive into the things we have learned from our past relationships and areas in which we need to improve.
Connect with Leroy Gatlin
Book Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- History of Africa The Quest For Eternal Harmony
This episode was originally filmed in 2018. It was before the podcast had truly taken form. My buddy Jacob Rodriguez and I were on our way to a wedding in Delaware, and I decided to record our conversation with intention of using the footage and audio sometime in the future. In our conversation, we discuss his IT factor for keeping him on the right path and how a local non-profit called Urban Promise was impactful in his life.
Connect with Jacob Rodriguez
Today I had the chance to sit down with my trusted friend Jasper Smith, also known as Mr. #BuildWealth. He is a financial planner and founder of The #BuildWealth Movement™. He works tirelessly to Disrupt Generational Poverty™ for everyone so their kids, kids, kids can live a life of privilege.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of financial management. We also touch on how to rebound after being at a low point, why you should talk to your partner about money, why you must accept responsibility for your actions, and much more.
Connect with Jasper Smith
- Website
Book Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- The #BUILDWEALTH Challenge: 8 Challenges to Change the Way You THINK and FEEL About Money
- Success Runs in Our Race
- Never Eat Alone
- Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun
*Disclaimer: this episode does have some audio technical difficulties. I've done my best to adjust the issues post-production.
