Mahogany Thoughts: Recent Episodes
Dr. Terrence Duncan
Mahogany Thoughts is a podcast dedicated in discussing some of the core themes for the Mahogany Legacy Project (MLP). The MLP is a project created by Dr. Terrence Duncan that identifies five key socioeconomic areas where significant change may occur through a generational model. Discussion are to uplift, enlighten, educate, and encourage others in the Black community to make moves that benefits their family and the Black community for years to come.
Seth Miller is the Executive Director of Vet Biz, a non-profit organization that provides resources and support to veteran entrepreneurs. He is also the host of the popular podcast, The Lion's Den, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. In this episode, Seth discusses his role with Vet Biz and their strategic vision for veteran engagement. He also shares about his own service in the military and how it shaped his journey as an entrepreneur and leader. Here are some of the key takeaways from the episode: Vet Biz is committed to helping veteran entrepreneurs succeed. They offer a variety of resources and support, including business planning assistance, financial counseling, and networking opportunities. Vet Biz believes that veteran entrepreneurs have the skills and experience necessary to be successful in business. * Seth's military experience taught him the importance of teamwork, leadership, and resilience. These lessons have helped him to be successful in business and as the Executive Director of Vet Biz and Commander of the VFW Post at Scott AFB, IL. * The Lion's Den podcast is a great resource for entrepreneurs of all levels. Seth interviews successful entrepreneurs and business leaders to share their insights and advice. We also covered topics such as the difference between leaders and followers, sustaining our emotions as business innovators and leaders, and upcoming events such as the Tween Toy Drive on 12/2/23. #veteranentrepreneurship #leadership #military #TheLionsDenPodcast #LionsDen #mahoganythoughts #mahoganylegacy #mahoganylegacyproject
The Metro East Black Wealth Builders is committed to provide quality education, networking opportunities, and build a collective of Black owned businesses in the St. Louis Metro East region to increase business capacity, growth, and achieve scalability based on the results of the Black Business Survey results. Ms. Jo Ann May of the Illinois Small Business Development Center, SIU-E/East St. Louis office discussed how to access and utilize SBDC resources including free training and webinars, as well as registering for their ongoing webinar series. It is important to build community and stakeholder engagement to connect minority businesses to access resources necessary for business sustainability, and to identify potential ways to secure funding as well.
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The Metro East Black Wealth Builders is committed to provide quality education, networking opportunities, and build a collective of Black owned businesses in the St. Louis Metro East region to increase business capacity, growth, and achieve scalability based on the results of the Black Business Survey results. The first workshop dedicated to providing educational resources to promote sustainable growth features Sean Haire, Better Business Bureau - St. Louis. Mr. Haire discussed how the BBB can assist businesses raise their profile and the accreditation process to provide credibility to services rendered. The BBB provides a vetting system to ensure that complaints filed are valid prior to affecting an organization’s accreditation rating, and use of its features may include a direct quote request for future clients and stakeholders who may be interested in an organization’s services.
For more information, please contact Sean Haire, shaire@stlouisbbb.org, 314-584-6741 or Dr. Terrence Duncan, drterrenceduncan@gmail.com, 314-643-7923.
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Join Dr. Terrence Duncan and Carmel Brown, LCPC , as they provide their tips and recommendations for professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve and maintain work-life balance. Post pandemic, more individuals are reporting feelings of being overwhelmed, stress, and increased anxiety due to increasing demands for work as well as personal/family obligations. Dr. Duncan is an Assistant Professor at Liberty University and owner of J.I. Enterprises, LLC, a strategic management company. Mrs. Brown own Carmel Brown Counseling and Consulting, LLC which provides coaching and consulting services for individuals, families, small and large business, as well as crisis intervention responses strategies. She is also the co-founder of Wise Counsel, LLC, a group practice that offers safe haven to clients seeking healing through clinical interventions.
For this episode of Mahogany Thoughts, Dr. Terrence Duncan and Carmel Brown discuss boundaries and what it means from a mental health perspective. Queen Carmel discusses several coping strategies when addressing challenging situations that we often encounter. The team also discusses how words such as boundaries are often mistaken in context, as well as the frequency of individuals diagnosing others despite not being a mental health expert. Queen Carmel further disucssed the importance of understanding what certain triggers may be, and how you should remove yourself to avoid conflict resolution.
Welcome to a new year and a new season as Mahogany Thoughts returns for another season. Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Butler return to the microphone to discuss the difference between goals and resolutions heading into the new year and why it is important to distinguish between the two. As we consider goals for the year, we discuss the importance of planning, seeking feedback, self-care, and aligning your goals with others with a shared vision. The team also discusses their journey in 2023 and what steps are necessary to achieve their goals based on discipline, dedication, faith, and accountability. Follow and subscribe to the podcast page and sign up on www.drtduncan.com for updates and different content styled for Black culture.
The Mahogany Thoughts Team is back with a new regular co-contributor, Devon Moody-Graham, of CEO Empire, LLC. She joins the Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Butler, as we discuss how to combat burnout. Everyday we are flooded with images, videos, text messages, and other distractions that makes us more engaged, but encourages burnout faster. We discuss strategies whether you are a business owner, parent, or someone working a 9-5 different coping strategies and techniques to avoid burnout, self-diagnosing, and digital influences in our behaviors.
Tune in bi-weekly for new episodes as the MT Team will discuss a variety of topics affecting positive Black culture ranging from relationships, business, financial literacy, education, entrepreneurship, and self-help.
The Mahogany Thoughts team with Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Devon Moody-Graham discuss lessons learned from Black Wall Street and economic indicators for African Americans today. The panel discusses with its audience some of the challenges exisitng and the importance of utilizing elements of the Mahogany Legacy Project to create socioeconomic change by focusing on improving relationships, building partnerships, establishing regional collaborations, and establishing financial literacy foundations regardless if one is in an business or managing household finances.
For more information on the MLP, please see www.drtduncan.com
The Mahogany Thoughts team discusses an excerpt from Dr. Duncan's Mahogany Legacy Project book and an article detailing how close to 3 out of 4 Blacks do not have a will, esate, or a trust which affects the household's ability to transfer wealth from generation to generation. The MT Team also discusses that securing a financial future is important regardless of income, owning a home, business, or lifestyle and outlined general ways to accomplish this.
Mahogany Thoughts returns from an extended break for the first recording in 2022. Dr. Terrence Duncan and Carmel Brown discuss the importance of business planning for 2022 by setting actionable goals to be achieved by accomplishing tasks. The team also discusses the importance of nurturing healthy relationships, establishing healthy boundaries, and the importance of networking. We also discuss the importance of looking forward to the future by using the past to provide a compass for a brighter tomorrow.
Host Info:
www.drtduncan.com
https://www.carmelbrowncounseling.com/
Season 3 for Mahogany Thoughts is officially in the books. Tune in as we close this season until late summer. This season we covered the following topics: Mental health, marriages and relationships, overcoming adversity, parenting, Black women in entrepreneurship, obtaining business capital, government contracting and nutrition and wellness. A special thanks for all of our guests past and present and building something memorable and informative. If you haven’t listened to one episode, you are definitely missing timely information by experts in their fields. Spotify: Mahogany Thoughts Youtube: Dr. Terrence Duncan
The Mahogany Thoughts team has reached a significant achievement. This is a milestone episode as we have reached the 25th episode ranging on a variety of topics in healthcare, finance, education, social justice, and entrepreneurship. Thank you to all who have supported or personally participated in making this dream a reality.
We have a great panel led by Carmel Brown discussing nutrition and wellness from a medical, mental health, performance, and fitness perspective. Our guests will share their practical experiences and recommendations for those willing to address their physical and mental health. Remember, you cannot obtain generational wealth without addressing your physical and mental health first.
Our guest info:
Kim-Shai Wooten - Black Natural Plant-Based Mama (Youtube), @black_plantbased_mama (IG), _@ambrosiaeats (IG)
David Bassett - Coach Bassett, David Bassett
Trisha Kaplan
The Mahogany Thoughts team welcomes Giovanna May, Director for the Small Business Development Council at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Topics this week included how to start a government business, challenges for minorities in starting or maintaining a business, the importance of building teams to improve revenue growth, and how to register on government websites to begin the process to respond to bids and grants offered by local, state, and federal agencies. Director May can be reached at gdimagg@siue.edu or access the website https://www.siue.edu/business/sbdc/ for more information.
Hosts: Dr. Terrence Duncan, Terrence Butler, and Carmel Brown
The Mahogany Thoughts team, led by Terrence Butler, continues last week's discussion on the importance of business capital from our personal perspectives. In the quest for generational wealth, the team discusses the importance of life insurance, and some of the coverages available. It is important for families to know that securing financial coverage during life is as important as leaving a legacy behind in death.
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Hosts: Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Duncan
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The Mahogany Thoughts team is welcome to have Krista Smith as our guest for this episode. Krista is the founder of Mykovas Commercial Lending (www.mykovas.com), a brokerage specializing in providing commercial loans to businesses. Krista's passion for business also includes her passion to educate and assist Black owned businesses to obtain access through business lending.
Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Butler also discussed the jury trial results on the George Floyd case, as well as discuss some ways for businesses to navigate some of the emotional and mental hurdles entrepreneurs face regularly.
The Mahogany Thoughts team, led by Terrence Butler, discusses entrepreneurship through the lens of three dynamic African American women who laid their roots in St. Louis, one of the fastest growing women startup regions in the country. The guests discuss their journey to their entrepreneurship, how to grow your brand, using business incubators to receive assistance in acquiring business capital and exposure. The guests also discuss some of their personal highs and lows in their journey and recommendations for those who are wanting to start a business.
Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Butler discussed the paths with these three leaders:
Janna Westbrook - CEO/Founder, Provider Pool (www.providerpool.co)
Dana Kelly - Owner, Reign Restaurant (www.experiencereign.com)
Devon Moody-Graham - CEO of CEOMOM Empire, LLC (www.ceomomempire.com)
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The Mahogany Thoughts team discusses parenting during challenging times such as pandemic, sporting activities, and maintaining for self care strategies. Carmel Brown and Dr. Terrence Duncan leads this week's discussion on the following topics:
*Balancing roles (parenting, virtual learning, Career)
*Modeling resilience
*Talking to kids about challenging times and uncertainty
*Supporting kids mental health
*Age appropriate support and interventions
*Self-Care strategies for parents
The Mahogany Thoughts team is welcome to bring about Dr. Wayne K. Richards, Jr. who discusses his journey from the neighborhoods of New Orleans, LA to his playing days at Southern University and overcoming learning disabilities en route to earning his doctorate and Project Management Professional certification. His passion for education, food, culture, his non profit (Rise, Build, Achieve NFP) and life are on full display as hosts Dr. Terrence Duncan, Carmel Brown, and Terrence Butler cover the following points:
•Living that southern life, new Orleans style. •Point of view: overcoming adversity to success. •Leveraging education to financial growth (MBA/DBA/PMP) •Project management professional trends and opportunities. •President/CEO: rise build achieve, NFP Recording of the livestream is available on Dr. Terrence Duncan's Youtube Channel.
Carmel Brown leads this episode's podcast with Dr. Terrence Duncan and Terrence Butler as co-hosts. Five sets of couples and spouses discuss critical issues in marriage today, relevance of marriages, techniques to strengthen marriages, love languages, and the importance of self-care, self-love, and how to seek help with marital problems. The couples discuss ways to nurture and maintain their marriages and fidelity to one another.
Addressing mental health in the African American community is critical in improving opportunities to acquire generational wealth by focusing on the tools to build stronger families and communities. Dr. Terrence Duncan and Carmel Brown welcomes four accomplished mental health therapists: Rachel Jackson, Tessie Amos III, and Cecilia Carter to discuss therapy during the pandemic, cultural competency in therapy, advantages/disadvantages of virtual therapy, building and modeling resilience, and self-care strategies for parents and caregivers. We conclude the show by discussing the increase of domestic violence-related deaths receiving national attention with a powerful and emotional call for Black male intervention by Mr. Amos, III.
Viewers can see the simulcast via Youtube on Dr. Terrence Duncan and can subscribe to the podcast via Spotify or www.drtduncan.com
The return of the Mahogany Thoughts podcast begins 2021 with a new co-host, Carmel Brown. We start the season discussing Dr. Duncan's Mahogany Legacy Project with Dr. Allen who is an Asst. Professor at Shaw University. She brings 20+ years of academic and executive experience discussing Black education and the challenges of HBCUs during the pandemic. We also discuss the importance of education in regards to entrepreneurship, and how to provide more education from Black thought leaders and educators as a more culture-centric model of learning.
Topics covered: HBCUs, state of Black education, Education and Entrepreneurship.
The final episode of 2020 features a reflection of the Mahogany Legacy Project, what led to the podcast, and the noted highs and lows of creating a podcast. Hosts, Dr. Terrence Duncan and Terrence Butler, are joined by previous guests Brian Hurd and Carmel Brown as we go over key points from each guest and highlight their businesses, contact information, and their expertise. We also discuss the direction of the podcast and the Mahogany Legacy Project for 2021. To view the slides related to the podcast, please go to Dr. Terrence Duncan's Youtube channel. A special thank you goes for each guest volunteering their time and services in making this grassroots podcast a success.
This week, the podcast looks at non-profit organizations and their impact on the Black community. There are many benefits of creating and operating non-profits as they provide access to resources in ways that local and regional government may not able to provide, as well as some of the more relatability to a cause which may provide assistance for marginalized populations.
Our guest, Leslie Davis, LCPC and Executive Director of Heart in Faith, joins the show to discuss her work in the community to assist single mothers and fathers by connecting them to resources, mentoring, development, and training. Ms. Davis discusses her counseling services and her work with the State of Illinois Better Help program which is a platform to connect mental health professionals to clients in need regardless of insurance. She also discusses her faith and raising a child with special needs. You can learn more about her nonprofit by going to www.heartsinfaith.org.
Phone: 314-529-0214 Email: leslie.d.lcpc@gmail.com Learn more about the show: www.drtduncan.com/podcast Spotify: Mahogany Thoughts podcast Youtube Channel: Dr. Terrence Duncan FB: Dr. Terrence Duncan
Episode 13 features a retired Army veteran of 23 years who is not only active in the community but is also an entrepreneur, professional/personal development coach, and public speaker, Kenric S. Lynn. Mr. Lynn joins hosts Dr. Terrence Duncan and Terrence Butler in discussing the value of networking and planning, whether personally or professionally, as well as traits of successful individuals.
Topics covered: entrepreneurship, networking, organizational skills, time management, opportunity costs, financial literacy.
Follow Kenric Lynn on the following social media handles: FB: Kenric Lynn, Twitter: @kenricslynn, IG @kenriclynn, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/localnoon/
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Episode 12 features a return guest, Carmel D. Brown. She is an entrepreneur, mother, wife, and counselor, as well as an author. On this episode, we covered lessons learned from our previous panel discussion podcast, mental health in the Black community, as well as discussed her new book "Your Exhilarating Life: Creating Prosperity in Family and Career" which is available on Amazon.
Topics covered: Children and school during COVID19, managing grief, coping strategies, social media usage and mental health, telehealth, and nutrition.
For more about Ms. Brown's counseling services, please see www.carmelbrowncounseling.com or 618-717-2732.
Podcast Info:
Links: Spotify:show:5c96CxEKomU9bsvM5bqXAD
Website: www.drtduncan.com/podcast
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Many talk about generational wealth, but are not sure as to how to take the first steps. It begins with financial literacy and understanding the moves today will pay dividends tomorrow. Our guest, Marcus Creighton, will be on simulcast recording to discuss this topic further.
Mr. Creighton is the VP at Wealth Protection Advisors with 18 years experience in the financial services industry where he provide financial solutions for small businesses, individuals, and families. He is also the Owner and President of Supreme Powersports, LLC - a pre-owned car dealership in St. Louis. He has served on numerous boards and hired on President Obama's advisory counsel for financial literacy. Mr. Creighton also travels the country and speaks to students at HBCUs re: financial literacy.
Topics Discussed: life insurance, Black wealth, benefits of financial advisor (free vs. fee), credit scores, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, life insurance, techniques on how to save and invest, smart purchases.
Website: www.drtduncan.com/podcast
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Black chiropractors make up less than 2.5% of all chiropractors in the U.S. In this week's episode, hosts Dr. Terrence Duncan and Terrence Butler bring Dr. Peebles to the show to talk about her book, Sex Sent Me to the Chiropractor. Prior to doing so, she performed three chiropractic adjustments and evaluations as a demonstration as she calls herself "The Body Whisperer." Her demonstrations details how she evaluates her patients in her solo practice, Pro Family Health Chiropractic which provides a comfortable, holistic experience for African Americans as one of her goals is to tackle healthcare disparities through her treatment interventions.
Info:
Dr. Danielle Peebles
Pro Family Health Chiropractic
5621 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63112
PH: 314-607-9150
www.stlprohealth.com
Show Links: www.drtduncan.com/podcast
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Welcome to Episode 9 where hosts, Dr. Terrence Duncan and Terrence Butler, welcome Mr. Brian H. Hurd to the show. We discuss Blacks and voting. Topics included a presentation of how Blacks are affected by suppression-related means including disenfranchisement and gerrymandering. We also discuss how to research candidates to understand their voting records, and how to engage Blacks after the general election to continue to have our voices heard and accurately represented. Please subscribe to Dr. Terrence Duncan's Youtube Channel or on Spotify: Dr. Terrence Duncan Podcast, or www.drtduncan.com/podcast
Season 2 of the podcast begins with a discussion on social equity in legal affairs with Nicole D. Nelson with the hosts Dr. Terrence Duncan and Charletta Spicer. She brings an impressive bio and experience as a HBCU grad and her knowledge, passion, and wit has been recognized in several national and local publications regarding her efforts as an Executive Director of Equity Legal Services, LLC, a grassroots non-profit whose mission includes providing a voice for those who are often misrepresented or cannot afford legal services or legal advice. Learn more about the organization on www.equitylegalservices.org. Please subscribe to the podcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/mthoughts
Dr. Duncan Books and Bio: www.drtduncan.com
Dr. Terrence Duncan sets the table for Season 2 by providing a fresh perspective as to what led him to do Mahogany Thoughts, lessons learned during his social media hiatus, and his plans to provide assistance to others and become an advocate for those in need within the Black community. Dr. Duncan outlines several ways to provide resources and opportunities tailored to address some of the larger challenges and known disparity gaps.
Mental health is a significant issue in the Black community. Suicide rates, depression, PTSD, and anxiety are some of the leading categories of mental health disparities. A panel discussion is held with seven Black therapists to provide their introspective on Bootsie Badass's comments on social media and how these comments reflect toxic masculinity; how to have faith and still seek mental health services, and other questions related to mental health.
Co-hosts: Terrence Butler and Charletta Spicer
Guests: Etoya White, Cecilia Carter, Tyler Roy, Tessie Amos, Carmel Brown, and Brandi Williams.
Additional information about their specialties and contact information can be found on www.drtduncan.com
Mental health is a significant issue in the Black community. Suicide rates, depression, PTSD, and anxiety are some of the leading categories of mental health disparities. A panel discussion is held with seven Black therapists to provide their introspective look into the current state of Black mental health, Ahmaud Aubrey, and other key discussions in the black community.
Co-hosts: Terrence Butler and Charletta Spicer
Guests: Etoya White, Cecilia Carter, Tyler Roy, Tessie Amos, Carmel Brown, and Brandi Williams.
Additional information about their specialties and contact information can be found on www.drtduncan.com
Welcome to Episode 4 of the show. Continuing from Episode 3, we are joined again by our regular contributor, Charletta Spicer, and Dr. Robert Russell, M.D. in a panel discussion where Dr. Duncan moderates. We cover lessons learned from his direct exposure to COVID-19, Black mistrust of the medical community, the Tuskegee experiment ,how to keep your mind sharp and focused during SIP orders, and other topics related to Blacks and COVID.
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In this week's episode, Dr. Robert Russell was gracious enough to provide his personal and professional experience as a Black physician and his personal bout with COVID-19. We discuss challenges of African Americans and healthcare disparities prior to and after the pandemic ends. Dr. Russell provides validation and recommendations to boost your immune system, underscoring the importance of exercising while at home, and adequate rest. A continuing discussion about how healthcare and economics are tied into each other and should be a core focus once stay at home orders are lifted. We are joined by our first regular guest, Charletta Spicer who will provide a balanced and woman's perspective on the show.
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Welcome to episode 2 of Mahogany Thoughts. In this episode, Deanthony Moore, owner of HD Fitness St. Louis, joins the show and we have an informative discussion on healthcare disparities that existed prior to COVID-19, obesity, and a discussion as to the next steps as a call to action for the Black community post-pandemic. We also discuss our thoughts on who would win the IG battle between RZA and DJ Premier that was going down later that night.
If interested about HD Fitness, you can check out HD Fitness IG and FB page, as well as Deanthony Moore for virtual and in-person training needs (after shutdown ends) under his name.
Welcome to the first episode of Mahogany Thoughts. In this episode you will meet the hosts, Dr. Terrence Duncan and Terry Butler. We discuss what is the Mahogany Legacy Project, how the concept started, and what the goals are for this podcast. Later, we discuss life insurance and different types available, and how Blacks can start the foundation towards legacy building.