All Things Substantial: Recent Episodes
Greg Hedgepeth
We get exclusive, behind the fancy titles and inside the organizations, as we have real genuine conversations with Substantial people who are providing trusted black news, resources and tools to help members of the Black community make informed decisions and excel in business and in life.
In this Substantial story clip we talk with Dr. Katrina Burruss, Clinical Lab Consultant, creator of the BECOME H.E.R. Speaker's Series, and Founder of the Dream Upward Foundation about her profession, her purpose and her passions.
Substantial President & CEO talks with Michael Jean, CEO of Go Green Energy Fund and Growth Opportunity Partners, the country's first African American-led green bank.
Substantial talks with Anikka King, Senior Program Officer and Field Strategies for LISC about the National HBCU Talent Development Internship Program and the partnership with the Alliance to cultivate talent at HBCUs.
Hear Seema explain the importance of working together to get the work of the coalition accomplished.
Hear Vincent breakdown the importance of energy efficiency and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Marla talks about the importance of accountability and transparency in the implementation and disbursement of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Hear highlights from our conversation with Nicole and how the Community Builders of Color Coalition is making a case for equity in clean energy.
Hear Lenwood speak more about the once in a lifetime opportunity Black and brown led CDFIs have through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and the impact it can have on communities of color.
5PRIME MEDIA PARTNER CONTENT:A regular program with co-host Jennifer Johnson, Public Information Officer for Pitt County Schools. Superintendent, Dr. Ethan Lenker, discusses the impact of COVID on this eastern NC school district. This includes mask policies, virtual learning, academic and sports programs, and safety of the facilities for students, faculty and staff.
Substantial went back and caught up with a local blast from our past. Hometown brother turned New York Fashion Stylist Dan P. Lee joins President & CEO Greg Hedgepeth in the virtual studio to talk life, progress and seizing the moment.
We have a Substantial conversation with State Farm Insurance Agency owner Chris Godley about owning a business, the power and purpose of life insurance and the stigmas we’re still having to battle in our community.
Substantial sits down with Dr. Shante Williams, CEO of Black Pearl Global Investments, a $25M venture capital fund to talk about the state of black business and what investing in our communities looks like.
Substantial's President & CEO Greg Hedgepeth talks with Harvard Ash Center's first ever Director for Equity and Inclusion LaChaun Banks about diversity, equity and inclusion.
Substantial's President & CEO Greg Hedgepeth talks with President & CEO of the NC IDEA Foundation Thom Ruhe about advancing entrepreneurship and the importance of equity and diversity.