The Metric Mate: Recent Episodes
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After finding it out on her own, Raven McNeal is here to change how transportation companies approach health.
Heal Me Fit is designed to track data and analyze it to have insight into the health of those working in transportation. Based on each individual’s needs, circumstances and bodies, routines are created. This way, every customer gets a different exercise routine.
Raven also shares her thoughts on fitness and reflects on changing her lifestyle completely.
This podcast is for entrepreneurs but also for those that need a little boost to change their lives!
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A lot of people have spent a lot of money, time, and effort on skincare products that don’t really know if will work with their skin type. Today’s guest is the amazing Dr. Sajani Barot, founder of The Skin Consult. This marketplace platform helps you personalize your skincare products. Dr. Barot started this business after giving birth, during the pandemic and it’s been growing exponentially. What a wonder-woman! She has followed her entrepreneurial instinct and gives advice about starting the journey.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to gather entrepreneurial jewels and gems!
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Danita Moses is really working on the sharing economy. After working for Uber for some time, she decided to get her master’s in entrepreneurship. When she tackled that, she started UBorro. With this app, she is solving a problem for those contractors that don’t have the tools to complete a job. Based on the sharing economy, Danita is taking the world by storm.
Go check out UBorro and get the latest updates on their new features!
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Marcie Evans is all things health and fitness! She has been promoting a healthy lifestyle since 1998. She works with clients mostly in one-on-one sessions, creating a yoga therapy routine that fits their specific needs. She specializes as a yogi in autoimmune treatment through her practice. She also gives advice to people that want to start a yoga practice or already have one!
Marcie truly knows how to transform a valley in life into a purpose. Listen to this episode and pick up all the gems she has dropped for us!
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John Conner is all about educating and finding therapy through music!
As a band teacher, the pandemic has taught John a lot about his students. He recognizes that through virtuality it is the student's decision if they want an education or not. The challenge has been creating interactive compelling classes to keep the students engaged. The pandemic cut one of his gigs too: playing at the Atlanta airport. John has several projects coming up besides his second album and teaching.
Join this episode to know about the experiences of someone that has taken advantage of every single opportunity.
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His mission statement is “To creatively inspire the world – rich or poor, old or young, marginalized or famed – to overcome life’s many adversities and realize their dreams are meant to empower others.”
Shamiel Gary is all about inspiring the people around him. We got the honor of having him over at The Metric Mate Minute Podcast! From letting go of things one can’t control to how his day to day, Shamiel reflects on how he lives. Football and his experience in the NFL taught him resilience and humbleness. Shamiel likes to ask himself the hard questions and write down the answers in actual pen and paper.
This episode is full of jewels on how to pivot and stay afloat with your goals.
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Straight out of TikTok to blow your mind with the best nutrition content you will see!
Today we have the great chance of talking to Alexis Roberts. She will be dropping all the jewels about rising to fame through social media. It was through TikTok that Alexis went viral and started her business. She also reflects on how she invested all the free time COVID brought into our lives.
Manifestation and “just doing it” are also part of how she brings her projects into reality. This is Alexis’s best advice for people that want to start a business, want to change their self-image, and grow from who they are.
Join M-T in an incredible, gem-filled conversation with Alexis in this episode!
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Ferson Stafford is the butt and glute expert you need!
In this Metric Mate Minute Podcast, we got the incredible opportunity to chat with Ferson. Before the pandemic, he was training people at the gyms and has now transferred into the online space! He discusses designing training programs with elements from home. The best advice he can have is to get a personal trainer that resonates with you. He also talks about how emotions towards fitness are the sustaining part of the habit.
If you want to start your own fitness regime, this episode is for you!
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Alicia Steele has come a long way always having served as her goal!
Starting off as a journalist, moving through H.R. to finally becoming a data analyst, Alicia shares with us her journey on this episode of the Metric Mate Minute Podcast. Now, Alicia is a Senior Data Analyst for a software company where she’s building analytics capabilities on a global scale. But that isn’t all about her, she is also passionate about group fitness and entrepreneurship. In 2020 she started Black Owned And Hiring with co-founders Jasmine Whaley and Shedika Williams. Black Owned and Hiring is a job searching platform for the BIPOC Community.
Tune in to catch all the jewels Alicia has for you!
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Finding balance is a must for Brandon Allen.
Brandon has all the jewels to finding balance and keeping the mind, body, and spirit fit. He is a good college friend of our host M-T and in this episode, they share the importance of finding balance in all aspects of life. Having a newborn has been important for Brandon in terms of finding the discipline to a physical routine. Also, officiating basketball reminds him that he’s not getting any younger and exercise is a way to keep the blood rushing through the body. Brandon also reflects on how he’s gotten to where he is right now: it’s not just sheer luck, it requires hard work and preparation.
Join us on a new episode of the Metric Mate Minute Podcast and catch all the gems on a balanced life!
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TaShan Parks Twyman is our guest on this new episode of the Metric Mate Minute Podcast.
TaShan will be dropping all the gems and jewels about the balance between mental, physical, and spiritual health and wellbeing. After getting into an accident, TaShan decided to turn her life around. She shares her words on how to create and sustain habits, being accountable through honesty. On her reflection, TaShan laughs and shares two rules that are a must: first, follow instructions; second, follow rule number one. This way, TaShan has created a way of living that is effective and energy-saving.
Tune in to get all the wisdom you need to have a sustainable, scalable, and personally satisfying business!
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What does it mean to live a high-performance life? In this episode, we sat down with athlete and businessman Bert Sorin to talk about his experience in life.
From his business, Sorinex, to how he gets to enjoy and build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle, Bert drops all the jewels you need to inspire yourself. He also shares his advice on finding the perfect drive in life and applying it to the work you do. Words of wisdom on how to create a brand, be and stay relevant in the business world are just the fruits of time. Always remember Bert’s tagline: Be present, be authentic, be legendary.
Join us on this Metric Mate Minute Podcast episode to get a little inspiration to boost your work!
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Today’s guest is definitely one to look up to. We have the honor of having Miss Patricia Finger at The Metric Mate Minute Podcast!
Patricia earned a degree in Mathematics from North Carolina Central University, but little did she know then that she would end up being the first black CCIE in the United States. Her work experience started at IBM as a system engineer and through the years she worked and developed different wired and wireless networks that we use on a daily basis. She gracefully reflects on her days when the fastest digital communication system worked with 9,600 bits per second.
Patricia is an inspiration to every young man and woman interested in technology, listen to her journey on this episode!
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We are happy to have Will McNeill, CEO, and Co'-founder of Black Tech Jobs, over as a guest on today’s episode.
Black Tech Jobs is a Chicago-based tech recruiting company that, after success in the US, is expanding abroad and will be working internationally.
The company’s mission “is to connect the community to opportunity,” especially the black tech community that is in the mid-senior executive level of their career. Thanks to the covid-19 pandemic, the company took a pivot and is now expanding through a program called “CTO Coffee Tech & Opportunity”. Having success cases, they are “trying to make what’s really difficult possible and demonstrate that it is repeatable”, as said in Will’s words.
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We are honored to interview Andre Hampton, a lifelong entrepreneur in the business, finance, real estate, and sports industry. With over 25 years of experience, Hampton has built his journey in these industries from the ground up ever since he was fresh out of high school.
We discuss his full circle back to a tech company centered around sports, e-sports, and media technology, and his whole journey as an entrepreneur.
Hampton reiterates the importance of two main things when it comes to starting a business: trusting the process and creating a community. The process will guide you, take you through what you need and strengthen that faith needed.
Want to start your own company and need some advice? Tune in and enjoy Andre’s journey through entrepreneurship, and his insights about company and team building!
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In this episode, we are excited to interview the amazing Antoinetta Mosley, Founder and Principal Consultant of I Follow the Leader LLC, a leadership consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, education, and strategy.
Antoinetta discusses how her company helps individuals and companies with their diversity, equity, inclusion journey, making sure that there are workplaces and community environments where everyone feels they can belong. She shares her thoughts on changes happening in the corporate world in the DEI field, the impact of COVID in her business, and how she has pivoted to overcome the challenges.
She also talks about data analysis and its impact in the DEI field, and how fitness helped her life.
Antoinetta is so inspiring and she has shared so many great insights as well as gems in this interview, so make sure to tune in and enjoy!
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In this episode, we are thrilled to feature Marcus Howard, CEO of MetArena, a Growth Hacker, Innovator, Techie, and Leader. Marcus discusses how MetArena makes Esports accessible to brands of all sizes and people from all walks of life. He talks of profitability and inclusion, of bringing Esports to businesses to engage their communities, how he managed the challenges of the COVID pandemic, the book on getting into the gaming industry, and more!
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In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting an innovative, passionate, goal-oriented & entrepreneurial leader - Ray Shackelford. Ray is the National President of the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP). In our interview, we cover Ray’s passion for helping black people move forward to a better place. He also talks about the difference between being in the corporate race to the social service center. We also talk about fitness and it’s importance in achieving goals. Ray emphasized the importance of mental health and dropped amazing insights you really need to hear. This is an inspiring interview so please tune in!
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When you want success in life and career, one of the most important things you can do is find a mentor, someone to support, guide, and educate you. Having a mentor means someone’s got your back helping you learn new ideas and get inspired to do what you do. If you are looking for inspiration and clarity, you’ll find that in this interview.
In this episode, we are thrilled to feature one of my amazing friends, Jasmine Wilson.
She’s a problem solver, a time management queen, and a committeewoman for the Tennessee State Executive Committee of the Democratic Party. Jasmine talks about tips on time management, how to connect young people to the importance of the vote, and the impact of politics, and voting in everyday life. She also discusses her health routines, book recommendations, and more.
Jasmine has shared plenty of fascinating insights you don’t want to miss, so please tune in!
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Exercise is important but just as important is to be properly educated in doing the right exercise to maximize effectiveness and reduce the risk of injury. A personal trainer can educate you on all aspects of health, fitness, and exercise, maximizing results while minimizing wasted time. But at this time of the pandemic, it can be a challenge to meet different trainers to find which one is the best fit for you.
In this episode, we are excited to host Justin Marcus, the Founder of Webhead Fitness. Justin shares how his company is helping clients and trainers match through a mobile platform, so individuals can take care of their health wherever they are. We also cover the effect of the pandemic in Marcus’ football career and business, how he maintains good health and help clients on their fitness journey, the meaning behind the name of the company, and more.
Justin shares plenty of thoughts and insights, so tune in to and be inspired!
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In this episode, we want to present an amazing woman, Sheffie Robinson. CEO of Shamrck, a company that provides website maintenance and business tools for small companies. She tells us about why she focused on small business vs big companies and the aspects of having good customer service. She remarks on the importance of time, as Sheffie says, “DIY may be inexpensive, but it’s time-consuming”.
We cover how Shamrck helps customers make savings, and help businesses grow while allowing owners to get more time to focus on their areas of expertise.
Keeping a business going and being able to keep a balance in life can be hard sometimes, this is why Sheffie tells us how she has coped through the COVID times, handling her work life at Shamrck, having to introduce some new plans and changes in pricing whilst handling her personal life having 3 children and being a military wife.
She drops some jewels here on mindfulness, therapy, and how we all should get some time to relax, relate and release.
Don’t forget to tune in!
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The video-game industry has taken the world by storm and its revenue is expected to keep growing. This year, the market size of the industry is reported to be about 60.4 billion dollars. Can you imagine what it is like to be a part of this industry?
Well, today, we will find out what it is like to be part of the gaming industry. In this episode, we are excited to feature M. Cole Jones, Co-Founder and Producer of Esports Week. M. Cole is a serial entrepreneur, a thought leader in corporate innovation, a sports tech enthusiast, and an investor.
We cover his love for entrepreneurship, his rise to corporate innovation, the genesis of Esports, and more. He opens up on how COVID impacted his ventures, how he is managing, his plans for the future, and more.
M. Cole shares anecdotes, business, and personal insights, and his passion for all things sports and innovation, which don’t miss this episode. Please tune in!
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All successful people have one (or several) turning points in their lives. An experience (or experiences) that have opened their eyes to the meaning of their lives and the goals they should be pursuing, not just for themselves but also for others.
In this episode, we are thrilled to feature one of my friends, a man I've known my whole life, and who has offered his service to the country for many years. Today, Corey Nowell shares how he achieved and even exceeded his goal of receiving an education. He talks of his journey to the Air Force, his mentors, his experiences and how they molded him, and his big plans for the future. We also cover the value of tailoring your physical fitness and the importance of also gaining other skills. He shares his love for hard work, discovering that greater purpose in life, and many more!
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Are you paying student loans, car loans, credit card loans, consumer loans, etc? Then you are in debt. You are not alone. According to debt.org. many Americans have debt. The total U.S. consumer debt is a whopping $13.86 trillion.
Kiley and Tylisha Summers talk about their debt-free journey, how they accumulated debt in the first place, and how after years of struggle they were able to pay off all their debts. They shared financial insights and tips that we can follow so that we too, can enjoy a life free from debt. They discuss how their company SpeDebt can help you pay for your debt while still allowing you to live a good quality of life.
Enjoy a fun, financial discussion to help get rid of debt once and for all in this amazing interview with Kiley and TyLisha Summers. Please tune in!
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In this episode, we are proud to host Derrick Miles, President, and CEO at CourMed, an innovative delivery health service. Today, Derrick discusses his company’s genesis and how his company fills a need and adds value to the healthcare space. He also talks about leveraging technology to improve health care, pursuing business innovation, finding new strategies for increased client engagement, and more. Derrick also shares tons of insights and personal stories we can all learn from. Derrick’s excitement and passion for improving health care is contagious! I’ve really enjoyed talking to Derrick, and I hope you will, too. Please tune in!
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In this episode, we are privileged to host the amazing Tokiwa Smith, Founder and Director of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link), a non-profit organization that promotes student achievement and career exploration in math and science for K-12 students. We cover the genesis of SEM Link and Tokiwa’s motivation to change things and make the world a better place.
This episode is packed with Tokiwa’s fascinating insights, so please stay tuned in!
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"One of the things that I really believe is motivation comes in many forms. Whatever you're going through that keeps you up at night, the thing that you hate the most, it might be the one thing that's pushing you into your best self. Don't always look at it as if it's the worst thing that can happen to you." That's just one of the many inspirational nuggets you'll hear from this episode with Andre Fluellen.
In this podcast, Andre talks about his life post-NFL and the genesis of his company BTG (Beyond the Game). He also talks about the impact of the pandemic in business and how BTG pivoted after that. He shares some of the frustrations and challenges he has faced personally and how he overcame them. Andre's insights on both life and business are truly fascinating. His positivity is contagious, and you can hear it in his voice. Get your pen and notebook ready because Andre drops a lot of nuggets in this episode. Enjoy!
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, we cover the challenges health industry entrepreneurs have faced in the COVID pandemic. We dive into challenges but also how to create opportunities from those challenges. Umama Kibria, Co-Founder & CEO of SweatPack shares how her company is adding value to athletes in a way that helps them stay fit and social at the same time. We discuss topics of entrepreneurship, fitness, personal growth, and more.
Umama packed a lot of gems in this interview, so please tune in to the full episode!
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After a successful professional football career, many footballers become a coach or a manager. Some enter a different field and become entrepreneurs and businessmen. Today's guest went beyond being a businessman.
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