Beyond the Culture: Recent Episodes
Dr. David M. Walker
Join me on Beyond the Culture. We talk sports, education, and community. Weekly guests share their stories of struggles and give tips and strategies that are sure to inspire. Together we embrace change and challenge cultural norms and ideals. If you’re ready to live a life beyond barriers, then this podcast is for you. Hit subscribe and get ready to go Beyond the Culture.
082: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Darryl Jacobs. Darryl is an ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst. He also serves as the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alliance at RISING COACHES. Darryl is a former college basketball head coach--making stops at Queens College, Virginia State, Clark Atlanta, Felician College, and Lehman College.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Darryl discusses his journey as a college basketball coach: how he got into coaching, the rewards of being a coach, and the struggles that comes along with it
- Darryl shares how by chance he became a sports analyst/commentator and how that led to his current position as a Senior ESPN Networks analyst
- Darryl explains his role as Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Rising Coaches and the organizations mission of supporting initiatives for women, men, Hispanic, Asian, and Jewish communities
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Facebook: Darryl Jacobs ESPN College Basketball Analyst
YouTube: ESPN Darryl Jacobs College Basketball Networks Analysts
Twitter: DarrylJacobs04
LinkedIn: DarrylJacobs0713
Instagram: Darryl Jacobs ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst
Website: www.risingcoaches.com/dei-alliance
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081: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn.
Ronnie talks about the experience of officiating over one thousand NBA games. He gives us insight into working games that involved some of the NBA’s greatest players, like Jordan, Magic, Duncan, Bryant, Iverson, and Shaq. Ronnie also shares how the NBA survived one of its darkest moments: the Tim Donaghy scandal.
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Connect with Ronnie Nunn
Website: www.nunnbetterrefs.com
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080: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder
Andrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia
Andrea is a businesswoman and founder of WomanpreneuHER University
What you will learn in this episode:
· Andrea discusses her journey to fulfilling her dream to become an official member of the 2000 USA Olympic team
· She details how her team was almost stripped of the gold medal due to alleged performance-enhancing drug use by a teammate.
· Andrea talks about how she helps woman entrepreneurs to thrive in business with her WomanpreneuHER University Program.
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Connect with Andrea Bolder
Website: www.andreabolder.com
LinkedIn: @andreabolder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomanpreneuHER
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079: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes.
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known as the Athletics strategist, and has distinguished herself as an outstanding professional, community servant, and mentor.
Dr. Barnes serves as the Commissioner of The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (First Black woman appointed to this position)
She’s a former athletic director at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
What you will learn in this episode:
- Dr. Barnes talks about how she was thrust into the role of AD at Dillard and built the program through the Katrina Hurricane circumstance.
- Dr. Barnes discusses her distinct honor of being the first Black woman to serve as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
- Dr. Barnes shares her passion for her career in athletic programming, where she focuses on girls ages 13-18.
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Connect with Dr. Baker Barnes
Website: www.kikibakerbarnes.com
LinkedIn: @kikibakerbarnes
Instagram: @kikibakerbarnes
Facebook: @ kikibakerbarnes
Twitter: @kikibakerbarnes
Girls Program: @SYWACIA
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078: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden.
JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.
Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.
Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.
JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.
What you will learn in this episode:
· JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level
· JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career
· JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speaker
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Connect with JJ Birden
Website: www.JJBirden.com
LinkedIn: @JJBirden
Instagram: @ JJBirden
Facebook: @ JJBirden
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077: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Tywanna Smith.
Tywanna is the President and Founder of The Athlete's Nexus. Where she helps professional athlete clients protect their assets, build, and monetize successful brands, coordinate community initiatives, secure marketing endorsements, and prepare for life after the game.
Author: Best Selling book Surviving the Lights.
Smith is a proud mother of two, Tyson and Tatum
What you will learn in this episode:
· Tywanna talked about her vision to transform athlete development through programming that aids African American athletes in achieving success beyond sports
· Tywanna shared her challenge of competing as a black woman in a white male dominated space
· Tywanna offers advice and guidance to young athletes focused only on becoming a professional athlete
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Connect with Tywanna
Email: tsmith@theathletesnexus.com
Website: www.theathletesnexus.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tywannadsmith/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TywannaDSmith/
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076: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Coach Norm Roberts.
Norm Roberts is a coach on the 2022 University of Kansas National Championship basketball team.
Norm has extensive experience in coaching. His coaching career includes head coach positions at St. John’s University and Queens College of New York.
Norm has been a valued assistant coach at Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, Illinois University, University of Florida, and Kansas.
Norm is a native New Yorker. He's a husband and father of two adult sons.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Norm talks about Kansas’s mindset at halftime after trailing by 15 points in the National Championship Game
- Norm shared how the team overcame a great challenge during the season which he believes propelled the team to make it to the National Championship Game and win
- Norm discussed his obligation as a successful African American coach to be a role model to many student-athletes who grew up with a similar background
- Norm gave advice on the journey of being a college basketball coach
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Connect with Norm Roberts
Email: Normr@ku.edu
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075: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Eugene Marshall.
Eugene Marshall is the Director of Athletics at Hampton University
He’s had an accomplished career of over 37 years as a head coach and Athletics director. Making such notable stops at United States Military Academy (West Point), Iona College and Queens College in New York.
Gene is in his eighth year as AD at Hampton U.
A graduate of Northeastern University
He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He later completed his master’s degree in sports leadership.
While an undergraduate at Northeastern, Gene was a member of the Huskies' men's basketball team under former UConn head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun.
What you will learn in this episode:
· Gene discusses the challenges of being a college athletics director
· Gene talks about how he challenged Black cultural traditions by moving Hampton U. out of its historically Black athletic conference to a predominantly white conference
· Gene shares how he was on the forefront of a social inclusion movement known as “Eracism.”
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LinkedIn: @ Eugene Marshall
Twitter: @Hampton_AD
Website: https://www.hamptonu.edu/
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074: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Justin Kinsey.
Justin is an innovative problem solver who’s passionate about project management, logistics, sports, and community outreach.
Justin is the Senior Project Manager-- Region Vice President of REEF Technology
He currently serves on the board of Florida Citrus Sports, West Lakes Partnership Inc., and the Orlando Sports Foundation.
Justin is known as a Social Justice Game Changer
He is a graduate of HBCU Morehouse College and a proud husband and father of three.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Why Justin celebrates sports legend, LeBron James’s drive and communal work ethic that has allowed him to build a legacy, which he continues to define.
- Justin talks about his role in the success of the 2020 NBA Bubble Playoffs in Orlando Florida due to the COVID19 epidemic.
- Justin explains his passion for social justice and that sports is a great tool for embracing our differences.
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Connect with Justin Kinsey
LinkedIn: @ justin-kinsey
Twitter: @MBKJack912
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073: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Alex Molden.
Alex is a former National Football League player. He was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8 seasons with the (Saints, Chargers & Lions) battling some of the best athletes on EARTH.
Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability. Alex is a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach.
Alex is the author of The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life. He is the host of the highly successful podcast: The Shark Effect.
What you will learn in this episode:
· Alex shares how he grew up without a background in sports, yet he exceled in his athletic talents to reach the NFL
· Alex discusses how he uses the mantra: assignment, alignment & adjustment to empower his life and the many audiences
· Alex talks about how he stands firm on his faith to impact the lives of others
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Connect with Alex Molden:
Website: www.alexmolden.com
Social media @alexmolden
Book Mentioned: The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life.
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#072: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Chaunté Lowe. Chaunté is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Chaunté a mother of three, a wife and a finance professional; she is also a professional athlete. She is a 4-time Olympian, an American Record Holder, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion.
As a public speaker, Chaunté is animated, entertaining, and humorous. Her infectious personality is electrifying and she wins with an “I can do anything attitude.”
What you will learn in this episode:
- Chaunté shares her story of when she knew she was good enough to be an Olympic athlete
- Chaunté discusses how the Olympics helped her see the world differently and explains diversity in a way that is easy to relate to and learn from
- Chaunté talks about when diagnosed with breast cancer she decided to fight for her life. She openly shared her journey through chemo and a mastectomy to empower others.
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Connect with Chaunté Lowe:
Website: www.chauntelowespeaks.com
Instagram: @Chauntelowe
LinkedIn: @Chauntelowe
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#071: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Rick “Doc” Walker. Doc is an award-winning sports broadcaster and sideline sports reporter, TV and radio on-air personality, professional speaker, business sales trainer, podcast host, and entrepreneur.
Doc played in the National Football League for nine years. He helped the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders) earn a Super Bowl championship victory in 1983.
Doc is a founder of ProView – a media enterprise featuring interviews and conversations with legendary sports figures and professional athletes.
He hosts The Doc Walker Podcast on Patreon.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Doc shares his thoughts on the lack of hiring of Black head coaches, GMs, and ownership in the NFL
- Doc discusses how HBCU athletics can improve their visibility to the mass media
- Doc talks about how former athletes are ill prepared for financial success after their careers end
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Connect with Doc Walker:
Website: www.DocWalker.com
Twitter: @rickdocwalker
www.patreon.com/docwalker
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70: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker presents the Best of Season 3.
Chaunté Lowe is a 4-time Olympian, an American Record Holder, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion.
Andrea Bolder was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that won the Gold Medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia
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Connect with Chaunté Lowe:
Website: www.chauntelowespeaks.com
Instagram: @Chauntelowe
LinkedIn: @Chauntelowe
Connect with Andrea Bolder
Website: www.andreabolder.com
LinkedIn: @andreabolder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomanpreneuHER
Connect with Dr. Walker:
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJVEX3YVJFW8ZTngumUYPA
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069: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Darryl Jacobs. Darryl is an ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst. He also serves as the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alliance at RISING COACHES. Darryl is a former college basketball head coach--making stops at Queens College, Virginia State, Clark Atlanta, Felician College, and Lehman College.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Darryl discusses his journey as a college basketball coach: how he got into coaching, the rewards of being a coach, and the struggles that comes along with it
- Darryl shares how by chance he became a sports analyst/commentator and how that led to his current position as a Senior ESPN Networks analyst
- Darryl explains his role as Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Rising Coaches and the organizations mission of supporting initiatives for women, men, Hispanic, Asian, and Jewish communities
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Connect with Darryl Jacobs
Facebook: Darryl Jacobs ESPN College Basketball Analyst
YouTube: ESPN Darryl Jacobs College Basketball Networks Analysts
Twitter: DarrylJacobs04
LinkedIn: DarrylJacobs0713
Instagram: Darryl Jacobs ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst
Website: www.risingcoaches.com/dei-alliance
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068: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn.
Ronnie talks about the experience of officiating over one thousand NBA games. He gives us insight into working games that involved some of the NBA’s greatest players, like Jordan, Magic, Duncan, Bryant, Iverson, and Shaq. Ronnie also shares how the NBA survived one of its darkest moments: the Tim Donaghy scandal.
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Connect with Ronnie Nunn
Website: www.nunnbetterrefs.com
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJVEX3YVJFW8ZTngumUYPA
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067: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder
Andrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia
Andrea is a businesswoman and founder of WomanpreneuHER University
What you will learn in this episode:
· Andrea discusses her journey to fulfilling her dream to become an official member of the 2000 USA Olympic team
· She details how her team was almost stripped of the gold medal due to alleged performance-enhancing drug use by a teammate.
· Andrea talks about how she helps woman entrepreneurs to thrive in business with her WomanpreneuHER University Program.
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Connect with Andrea Bolder
Website: www.andreabolder.com
LinkedIn: @andreabolder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomanpreneuHER
Connect with Dr. Walker:
LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJVEX3YVJFW8ZTngumUYPA
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066: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes.
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known as the Athletics strategist, and has distinguished herself as an outstanding professional, community servant, and mentor.
Dr. Barnes serves as the Commissioner of The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (First Black woman appointed to this position)
She’s a former athletic director at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
What you will learn in this episode:
- Dr. Barnes talks about how she was thrust into the role of AD at Dillard and built the program through the Katrina Hurricane circumstance.
- Dr. Barnes discusses her distinct honor of being the first Black woman to serve as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
- Dr. Barnes shares her passion for her career in athletic programming, where she focuses on girls ages 13-18.
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Connect with Dr. Baker Barnes
Website: www.kikibakerbarnes.com
LinkedIn: @kikibakerbarnes
Instagram: @kikibakerbarnes
Facebook: @ kikibakerbarnes
Twitter: @kikibakerbarnes
Girls Program: @SYWACIA
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065: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden.
JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.
Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.
Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.
JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.
What you will learn in this episode:
· JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level
· JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career
· JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speaker
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Connect with JJ Birden
Website: www.JJBirden.com
LinkedIn: @JJBirden
Instagram: @ JJBirden
Facebook: @ JJBirden
Connect with Dr. Walker:
LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker
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064: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the 1982 NCAA National Finalist Cheyney State College Lady Wolves .
On March 28th 1982 Cheyney State College (now Cheyney University) Lady Wolves basketball team coached by HOF coach C. Vivian Stringer, laced up their shoes to play the Lady Techsters of Louisiana Tech University.
It was an historic night. It was the first ever NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship Game. It was the first and only time that a HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and University) competed in an NCAA Division One final four and championship game.
It was the first time an all-Black women’s team with all-Black coaching staff played for a Division 1 national title.
It's been 40 years since that momentous occasion. And 40 years later, herstory can never be erased.
On this episode of Beyond the Culture, I have the esteemed honor. To have a conversation with several members of that 1982 team. The members of the team who are here tonight are:
Deb Walker, Yolanda Laney, Ann Strong, Valerie Walker, Sharon Taylor, Faith Wilds, and Karen Draughn.
I want you to stay with me for this inspiring and legendary conversation.
Don’t go anywhere as I go Beyond the culture with the 1982 Cheney State College Lady Wolves.
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063: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Tywanna Smith.
Tywanna is the President and Founder of The Athlete's Nexus. Where she helps professional athlete clients protect their assets, build, and monetize successful brands, coordinate community initiatives, secure marketing endorsements, and prepare for life after the game.
Author: Best Selling book Surviving the Lights.
Smith is a proud mother of two, Tyson and Tatum
What you will learn in this episode:
· Tywanna talked about her vision to transform athlete development through programming that aids African American athletes in achieving success beyond sports
· Tywanna shared her challenge of competing as a black woman in a white male dominated space
· Tywanna offers advice and guidance to young athletes focused only on becoming a professional athlete
SUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.
Connect with Tywanna
Email: tsmith@theathletesnexus.com
Website: www.theathletesnexus.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tywannadsmith/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TywannaDSmith/
Connect with Dr. Walker:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker
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062: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Coach Norm Roberts.
Norm Roberts is a coach on the 2022 University of Kansas National Championship basketball team.
Norm has extensive experience in coaching. His coaching career includes head coach positions at St. John’s University and Queens College of New York.
Norm has been a valued assistant coach at Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, Illinois University, University of Florida, and Kansas.
Norm is a native New Yorker. He's a husband and father of two adult sons.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Norm talks about Kansas’s mindset at halftime after trailing by 15 points in the National Championship Game
- Norm shared how the team overcame a great challenge during the season which he believes propelled the team to make it to the National Championship Game and win
- Norm discussed his obligation as a successful African American coach to be a role model to many student-athletes who grew up with a similar background
- Norm gave advice on the journey of being a college basketball coach
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Connect with Norm Roberts
Email: Normr@ku.edu
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061: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Eugene Marshall.
Eugene Marshall is the Director of Athletics at Hampton University
He’s had an accomplished career of over 37 years as a head coach and Athletics director. Making such notable stops at United States Military Academy (West Point), Iona College and Queens College in New York.
Gene is in his eighth year as AD at Hampton U.
A graduate of Northeastern University
He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He later completed his master’s degree in sports leadership.
While an undergraduate at Northeastern, Gene was a member of the Huskies' men's basketball team under former UConn head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun.
What you will learn in this episode:
· Gene discusses the challenges of being a college athletics director
· Gene talks about how he challenged Black cultural traditions by moving Hampton U. out of its historically Black athletic conference to a predominantly white conference
· Gene shares how he was on the forefront of a social inclusion movement known as “Eracism.”
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LinkedIn: @ Eugene Marshall
Twitter: @Hampton_AD
Website: https://www.hamptonu.edu/
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060: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Justin Kinsey.
Justin is an innovative problem solver who’s passionate about project management, logistics, sports, and community outreach.
Justin is the Senior Project Manager-- Region Vice President of REEF Technology
He currently serves on the board of Florida Citrus Sports, West Lakes Partnership Inc., and the Orlando Sports Foundation.
Justin is known as a Social Justice Game Changer
He is a graduate of HBCU Morehouse College and a proud husband and father of three.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Why Justin celebrates sports legend, LeBron James’s drive and communal work ethic that has allowed him to build a legacy, which he continues to define.
- Justin talks about his role in the success of the 2020 NBA Bubble Playoffs in Orlando Florida due to the COVID19 epidemic.
- Justin explains his passion for social justice and that sports is a great tool for embracing our differences.
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LinkedIn: @ justin-kinsey
Twitter: @MBKJack912
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059: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker goes solo.
Today I’m doing things a little different. I’m doing the show solo.
Usually I have a guest that I interview But this season on occasion I’m going to take the pilots chair and fly all by myself. Every now and then I want you to hear my voice and my opinion on issues in the sports community. So, I have a few things I want to talk about.
What you will learn in this episode:
- I discuss WNBA Superstar Brittney Griner’s Russian detainment
- I give an update on the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on women student-athletes.
- I share my thoughts on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
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058: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Monique A.J. Smith.
Monique is a Leadership Strategist.
She guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics Administration or the Marketplace.
Monique operates her own consulting business company: Seeds of Empowerment LLC.
Monique is an accomplished Sports Management Professional. She’s had a long career as an athletic conference executive for the historic Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Monique is an adjunct professor at Hampton University.
Hosts: Chat in the Garden Podcast
Author: Removing the Face: A Remedy for Pain & Prescription for Change
Publishes the Magazine: Significance in Athletics and Sports
What you will learn in this episode:
- Monique shares how she began her sports journey and how she was influenced by the first Black woman sports broadcaster: Jayne Kennedy
- Monique discusses how she helps Black woman advance in the field of sports administration
- Monique talks about the importance of being a problem solver to get hired for better jobs
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Website: www.seedsofempowerment.info
LinkedIn: @ Monique A.J. Smith
Book Mentioned: Removing the Face: A Remedy for Pain & Prescription for Change
Magazine: Significance in Athletics and Sports
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057: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Alex Molden.
Alex is a former National Football League player. He was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8 seasons with the (Saints, Chargers & Lions) battling some of the best athletes on EARTH.
Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability. Alex is a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach.
Alex is the author of The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life. He is the host of the highly successful podcast: The Shark Effect.
What you will learn in this episode:
· Alex shares how he grew up without a background in sports, yet he exceled in his athletic talents to reach the NFL
· Alex discusses how he uses the mantra: assignment, alignment & adjustment to empower his life and the many audiences
· Alex talks about how he stands firm on his faith to impact the lives of others
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Website: www.alexmolden.com
Social media @alexmolden
Book Mentioned: The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life.
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055: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Rick “Doc” Walker. Doc is an award-winning sports broadcaster and sideline sports reporter, TV and radio on-air personality, professional speaker, business sales trainer, podcast host, and entrepreneur.
Doc played in the National Football League for nine years. He helped the Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders) earn a Super Bowl championship victory in 1983.
Doc is a founder of ProView – a media enterprise featuring interviews and conversations with legendary sports figures and professional athletes.
He hosts The Doc Walker Podcast on Patreon.
What you will learn in this episode:
- Doc shares his thoughts on the lack of hiring of Black head coaches, GMs, and ownership in the NFL
- Doc discusses how HBCU athletics can improve their visibility to the mass media
- Doc talks about how former athletes are ill prepared for financial success after their careers end
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Website: www.DocWalker.com
Twitter: @rickdocwalker
www.patreon.com/docwalker
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056: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Chaunté Lowe. Chaunté is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Chaunté a mother of three, a wife and a finance professional; she is also a professional athlete. She is a 4-time Olympian, an American Record Holder, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion.
As a public speaker, Chaunté is animated, entertaining, and humorous. Her infectious personality is electrifying and she wins with an “I can do anything attitude.”
What you will learn in this episode:
- Chaunté shares her story of when she knew she was good enough to be an Olympic athlete
- Chaunté discusses how the Olympics helped her see the world differently and explains diversity in a way that is easy to relate to and learn from
- Chaunté talks about when diagnosed with breast cancer she decided to fight for her life. She openly shared her journey through chemo and a mastectomy to empower others.
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Website: www.chauntelowespeaks.com
Instagram: @Chauntelowe
LinkedIn: @Chauntelowe
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054: Dr. David M. Walker relives the best moments and interviews from Season 2. You’ll hear from some of the season’s best guests, including Toni Harris Taylor, Pam Perry, Dr. Geneva Williams, Dr. Brian Culp, Rodney C. Burris, Nkechi Taifa, Joseph Simmons, Ariel D. Smith, and more.
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53: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Dr. Joshua Fredenburg. Dr. Fredenburg is a learning and development consultant. He is a leadership speaker. Dr. Josh is the President and Founder of the Circle of Change Leadership Conference.
Author of R.E.D. LEADERSHIP - 15 Ways to Retain, Engage, and Develop More Culturally Diverse Leaders
What you will learn in this episode:
· Dr. Josh talks about how he developed his love for public speaking and what motivated him to make it his career passion
· Dr. Josh discusses leadership and how developing leaders have been his lifelong focus
· Dr. Josh explains the power of a diverse community of leaders
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circleofchangeleadershipconference.com
joshuafredenburg.com
Social Media
@drjoshuafredenburg
Book mentioned:
R.E.D. LEADERSHIP - 15 Ways to Retain, Engage, and Develop More Culturally Diverse Leaders
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052: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Rodney C. Burris. Rodney C. Burris is an international speaker, youth advocate, and professional development coach. He is one of the nation’s top leaders in unlocking human potential and inspiring organizations to greatness.
What you will learn in this episode:
· Rodney shares how he did not envision who he would become but has totally embraced his impact
· Rodney discusses how he unlocks the human potential of his clients to succeed in life
· Rodney talks about the impact of his role as the father of five children
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Connect with Rodney:
RodneyCBurris.com
Social Media
@rodneycburris
Book mentioned:
Get Off the Cycle and Run
The 5 Fast Features for Fixing Firms
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051: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Dexter B. Jenkins. Dexter B. Jenkins is a faith-based financial mentor with over two decades in the financial services industry. He is an authority on faith and finance.
What you will learn in this episode:
· Dexter discusses how at a young age he became conscious of the importance of money and financial literacy
· Dexter shares how he developed the “Ship Method”: Stewardship, Ownership, and Entrepreneurship
· Dexter discusses how African Americans should celebrate the Juneteenth: African American Freedom Day by becoming homeowners and building generational wealth
Connect with Dexter:
Dexterbjenkins.com
Social Media
@dexterbjenkins
Books mentioned:
The 3 Ships of Wealth Building
Getting Your Money Straight and Building Wealth: 52 Tips to Help You Do That
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050: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Phylanice Nashe. Phylanice Nashe is an attorney at law, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
Phylanice hosts – The “Phylanice Nashe Experience” podcast where she has conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, and relationships from the African American perspective.
What you will learn in this episode:
· Phylanice discusses her journey to become an attorney at law
· How she retired from her law practice and launched her family entrepreneur business of a correctional education program
· Phylanice discusses her most fulfilling philanthropic efforts of providing funding for Black entrepreneur businesses
· Phylanice discusses her podcast and what to expect from the “Phylanice Nashe Experience” Podcast
· Phylanice shares what she would ask Oprah Winfrey in an interview
Social Media
@Phylanice Nashe
YouTube
@ The Phylanice Nashe Experience
Apple iTunes
@ The Phylanice Nashe Experience
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049: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Bijan C. Bayne
Bijan C. Bayne is an award-winning Washington-based freelance columnist and critic, and the leading literary historian on U.S. race relations.
He is the author of several books including, Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball, which was named to the Suggested Reading List of the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. He is also the author of the best-selling book "Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball.”
Bijan is a producer-writer of the new docuseries "Six Degrees of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar"
He’s a Public Policy Fellow, Editor. Contributor to NY Times, ESPN, and the Washington Post.
What you will learn in this episode:
- How Bijan got started on his sports writing journey?
- Bijan explains why DC's rich history of winning sports championships goes overlooked.
- Bijan gives his perspective on why NBA legend Elgin Baylor changed the game of basketball
- Bijan gives us his insight into black athlete social protests today vs. yesterday’s black athlete social protests
- Bijan reveals his list of persons in history he would have loved to have interviewed: James Baldwin, Ella Baker, and Rod Serling
Books mentioned
Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball
Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball
Docuseries
Six Degrees of Kareem Abdul-JabbarSocial Media
Twitter: @BijanCBayne
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048: Are you a budding entrepreneur? Are you looking to develop your entrepreneurial literacy?
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Joseph Simmons. Joseph Simmons is the Founder/Executive Vice President of The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training (CMET).
Joseph is a retired pharmaceutical executive with a 30 plus year history of leading rapid market share growth, multiple therapeutic product launches, people development, and exemplary sales performance. Joseph has developed a variety of educational workshops and seminars to address the fundamental business needs of a diverse clientele base. Joe is a graduate of Marshall University Huntington WV.
“We've [America] got another chance to change the trajectory of black and brown lives in this country either through voting rights or through economic opportunities”—Kenneth C. Frazier (Cited by Joe Simmons) [13:00]
“The organization [CMET] was put in place to provide entrepreneurial literacy to women, black and brown entrepreneurs to give them the foundation to be successful”—Joe [18:46]
What you will learn in this episode:
· How the pharmaceutical industry continues to affect Black America
· Why The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training (CMET) was founded and how it supports black entrepreneurs to build business literacy
· How Coach George Raveling became the owner of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
· How Joe's father inspired him to affect change in the lives of others
RESOURCES MENTIONED
https://tcmet.org/join
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047: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Pastor Torrey Montgomery.
"We live in seasons, moments, and opportunities” – Pastor Torrey
BTC Clip: https://youtu.be/iisfYbKBqGg
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046: Dr. Geneva Williams is an impact leadership expert, certified life coach, podcaster, author, and speaker that helps successful women over 50 create “next step” game plans for living a vibrant life full of meaning, passion, impact, fun, and joy.
Dr. Williams has an extensive career an Executive, CEO, School Superintendent, and led the start and merger of many non-profit organizations.
Dr. Williams sits on numerous boards for organizations, lead public/private partnerships, serves as a guest lecturer at universities, and more.
Dr. Williams won a beauty pageant in her 60’s (Ms. Black Fit and Fine) and has been featured on a recurring TV commercial showcasing her vibrant life.
“I’ll create my own platform. And I did.” – Dr. Geneva [44:34]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [4:35] Dr. Geneva describes her joy and excitement regarding her sorority sister’s place in history at the State of the Union Address.
· [9:41] Dr. Geneva describes her passion for education and social work.
· [11:22] She explains how defining moment in her life occurred when family received hate mail and a cross burned on her front lawn as a teenager.
· [19:55] Dr. Geneva discusses how she was inspired by her father’s social justice and civil rights leadership.
· [26:50] She explains how she launched an entrepreneurial business for women over 50 to create a next steps game plan for vibrant living.
· [40:25] Dr. Geneva details her experience of winning Ms. Black, Fit and Fine beauty pageant
Relevant Links:
https://www.drgenevaspeaks.com/
Books by Dr. Williams:
Justice on the Jersey Shore: How Ermon K. Jones Ignited Change and Won.
Living Life Over 50: Secrets to Finding Love, Your Vibrant Style & What’s Next for You.
45: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Attorney Nkechi Taifa. Nkechi Taifa is the president and CEO of the Taifa Group, a social enterprise firm whose mission is to advance justice. She also convenes the Justice Roundtable, an advocacy coalition advancing progressive justice system transformation. Attorney Taifa received her Juris Doctorate from George Washington University Law School, and she is a proud alum of Howard University. Attorney Taifa is the author of Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice. She's also the published author of several classic books for children. Attorney Taifa has written numerous scholarly works including law review articles, book chapters, and white pages.
Listen in to learn more about her continued quest for justice.
“It’s a sad commentary…we’ve come from Black power to just let me breathe.”- Nkechi [23:50]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [3:20] Attorney Taifa discusses the George Floyd/Derek Chauvin verdict: The 9:29 video and the crumbling “Blue Wall of Silence.”
· [7:40] She explains her experiences growing up in the 50s and 60s: Emmett Till, Fannie Lou Hamer, Brown v. Board
· [9:30] Attorney Taifa describes how she was influenced to become a lawyer by Huey P. Newton’s incarceration.
· [11:04] She explains her connection to the Black Panther Party and how she got involved in social justice issues
· [15:17] Attorney Taifa describes her journey as a Black Lawyer working in Washington, DC.
· [20:05] She explains how the crime bill of the 1990s impacts justice today.
· [26:55] Attorney Taifa discusses the HR 40 Reparations Judiciary Committee Vote
Relevant Links:
www.BlackPowerBlackLawyer.com
Books by Nkechi Taifa:
Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice.
044: Is reparations the cure for racism today? Will the repair of Black America bring healing to all America?
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Demeris Johnson. Demeris Johnson is a dreamer. At a young age he dreamed of being a professional football player—and he did. Later, he dreamed of being an entrepreneur. He went on to fulfill that dream by building an acclaimed athletic performance company and became a lauded and highly sought-after developer of elite athletic performance. Currently, Demeris has moved into his Pastoral calling and Prophetic instruction ministry, establishing four Life transforming streams of service: Salvations Solutions, Building Wealth God’s Way, Gospelove and We Value Black Life.
Demeris Johnson is the author of a bestselling book entitled, "Mission Possible." His new book is "Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide."
Listen in to learn more about the need for reparations for descendants of slaves.
“The ultimate goal for social justice and the ultimate goal for America is for there to be reconciliation between White America and Black America.”- Demeris [30:58]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [5:02] Demeris describes his experience with social injustice growing up.
· [6:04] He explains what motivated him to dream of being an NFL football player
· [14:04] Demeris describes how he ventured into entrepreneurship
· [18:34] He explains his call to ministry and how he serves the community of God
· [26:00] Demeris describes his book and why now is the time for reparations
Relevant Links:
www.demerisjohnson.com
www.Getmynewbook.com
Books by Demeris Johnson:
Mission Possible
Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide
043: What does spatiality mean for you as a black person? It is important to educate yourself with African American history to understand spatial injustice and how it is still used to oppress us today.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Dr. Brian Culp, the assistant chair of the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, and professor of health and physical education at Kennesaw State University. His current research interests are biopolitics, leadership, archetypes, community physical activity, kinesiology, and spatial injustice. Dr. Culp has written and published many peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and received several significant awards and distinctions. He talks about the meaning of spatiality and the African American history that has been suppressed from us.
Listen in to learn about some pieces that are involved in the issues of space, movement, and power in America. You will also learn the importance of African Americans advocating for more representation in things other than entertainment.
“You got to know where you’ve been in order to know where you’re going to go.”- Brian [38:02]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:34] Brian describes his childhood and education background and his experience with social injustice growing up.
· [8:14] The meaning of spatiality and its relation to black people in America.
· [15:04] Understanding the concept of targeting black people with voter restriction.
· [22:16] He explains the three people that represent our past, present, and future as African Americans.
· [30:26] Why African Americans need more representation in curriculum and things that don’t necessarily involve entertainment.
· [34:08] The importance of understanding that racism still exists, just hidden.
· [35:44] How to bring change by teaching financial education and historically zoning some communities.
Relevant Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briculp/
042: Are you living according to whom God ordained you to be as a man and a father? It is important to understand that you are a king and have been given the power by God to lead yourself and your children actively and with authority.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Reginald Gant. He’s a 4X author and Founder of Serve4Men, LLC and the SERVE principles, which is a personal development vehicle used to educate men, fathers, and husbands. He equips and encourages them to step into their leadership roles as protectors and providers by challenging them with the question “why not me” instead of allowing them to settle for less so that they can live life with a clear conscience and without regret. His purpose is to assist men in finding their way because there is no manual or guide for manhood and fatherhood. He talks about his passion for leading men to be whom God called them to be in society.
Listen in to learn the power of adopting the serve mentality and allowing God to work on you and through you to other people. You will also learn the importance of protecting your family spiritually and leading actively as a man.
“Expectations that are not mutually agreed upon, are invalid.”- Reggie [26:51]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:00] He explains how God called him to lead men to do things like God ordained them to do.
· [4:42] How the relationship between children and their parents shapes their upbringing.
· [7:33] Learning from the experience of wise men and fathers and then sharing it with others.
· [10:45] He talks about the original meaning of the SERVE principles and how they guide his life.
· [14:07] The power of serving others in making them and yourself better.
· [15:26] Reggie narrates the story of a man who he helped transform from a stuck to a progressive mindset.
· [19:53] How forgiveness for yourself and the other person frees you up.
· [26:07] Understanding why expectations need to be agreed upon by two people to be valid.
· [28:51] How Reggie works towards teaching men to lead actively and with authority.
· [35:46] Why black men should believe and adopt kingly thoughts and principles.
· [38:00] He explains the meaning behind the second and third SERVE name acronyms.
Relevant Links:
· Website: https://serve4men.com/
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-gant-21032167/
Reggie Gant’s Books:
· Serve Yourself to Greatness
· Your Greatness Unleashed
· Serve Your Children to Greatness
· Serve Your Teen to Greatness
· Speak Up
41: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Quinn Conyers.
Quinn Conyers TRAINS black women in business how to turn VIRTUAL Conversations into Cash so they can PROFIT from public speaking on and offline!
Quinn is a graduate of West Chester University and Howard University
Quin has authored two books: Speak Black Women: How Women in Business Can Turn Conversations into Cash; Speak Up: The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry
“Your mouth should be your #1 marketing strategy.” Quinn–[10:54]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [03:07] Quinn details how Black women are having a greater impact in society today.
· [05:50] Quinn describes how she began her journey in the speaking industry.
· [09:50] She explains what motivated her to start training Black women in business how to turn conversations into cash.
· [14:12] Quinn discusses what is a virtual business card and why every Black woman shouldn’t leave home without it.
· [17:25] Quinn debuncts the myth that you can only make money speaking on stage.
· [18:40] She describes what she would change about the speaking industry.
· [24:25] Quinn explains the women in the Black Community that inspire her the most.
Relevant Links:
https://www.quinnconyers.com/
https://www.SpeakBlackWomen.com
40: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Pam Perry the PR Guru.
Pam is an award-winning communications professional. She teaches and mentors authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishing contracts. She is also the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE and co-founder of Digital Business Acceleration.
PAM has been called by Publishers Weekly a “PR Guru” and featured in many major publications. She also has over 20+ years of career expertise in marketing, public relations, and journalism in Detroit.
Pam is known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time – Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients brand (and get paid) like a superstar.
“Media is everywhere, but you have to know the strategy and your target audience and what you want to do.” - Pam [18:30]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [8:51] Pam describes her inspiration for starting her company Ministry Marketing Solutions.
· [11:22] She explains how her passion for marketing ministries in the early 2000s was not embraced by pastors and churches.
· [14:04] Pam discusses the moment it turned, and churches saw the results of her marketing campaigns.
· [16:50] Pam explains how she works with her clients and helps them with their branding.
· [18:40] Pam describes how most people think the work is easier than it looks.
· [22:30] She started Speakers Magazine out of frustration of the lack of media exposure for African Americans.
· [25:00] Pam describes the motivation for her podcast: Get Out There and Get Known with Pam Perry.
· [27:35] Pam would change the community’s understanding of digital marketing: Own everything.
Relevant Links:
https://www.pamperrypr.com/
https://www.Speakersmagazine.net
039: What stories about our history and culture do you know? Are you telling them to your children? The African American history and culture is so rich and represents our resilience and the strides we’ve made to be where we are today.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Juanita B. Johnson, the Sankofa griot of our time. Her attraction to the concept of positive audacity began in childhood as she listened to fascinating dinner-table stories which featured the achievements of African-American luminaries, change agents, and historical personalities. She currently facilitates the Sankofa Chronicles, a web-based edutainment platform that instills pride and self-confidence in children through its focus on character-building African American history and culture. She talks about her love for storytelling, especially that of our people which she developed in childhood.
Listen in to hear stories of some of the heroic black people from the early 20th century that you don’t hear in mainstream media. You will also learn the importance of passing through our history to young people to keep it alive.
“Let us take the wisdom from the past and tell the stories of the past so that our children can have something to hold on to when we’re not there anymore.”- Juanita [35:20]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [3:10] Juanita describes the ideal childhood her parents gave her and the lessons she’s learned over the years.
· [6:22] She explains her educational and traditional American experiences as a black child in the 1960s.
· [10:15] The heroic story of Dorie Miller and how it changed Juanita’s perspective about blacks in the military.
· [13:10] The meaning of Sankofa griot- taking the values, wisdom, and lessons of the past and sharing them to move society forward.
· [15:34] The common myths of African Americans about our history plus the many negative stereotypes.
· [22:53] Why she wrote her book The Audacity Code to shares stories of people who achieved personal fulfillment when black people only existed.
· [27:10] She narrates the story of Lina Richard who rose from a housekeeper to a cooking show in the 50s when it was unheard of a black person.
· [34:21] Juanita advises our community to teach our children stories of the past as a reference to when we’re no longer here.
Relevant Links:
Website: https://juanitabjohnson.com/
Book: The Audacity Code: Coloring in Black Outside the Lines by Juanita B. Johnson
038: How many times have you risked taking the open doors, even though they might not necessarily be what you want? It is important to take advantage of open opportunities and the right mentorship to reach your goals and do what you’re called to do.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Dr. Claudia Schrader, the President of Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn New York. She is the first African American to be president of the college in its 56-year-old history. Her mission is to transform and elevate the lives of young people through education. She shares her journey in education administration and what she hopes to achieve as a community college leader.
Listen in to learn the importance of taking advantage of community colleges to continue your education. You will also learn the value of having a mentor to guide you in your education and career path.
“Anything you want is within your reach; you just need to know that it’s there.”- Claudia [39:50]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:41] The responsibility of women in leadership to mentor young women.
· [4:38] She talks about the achievement it was for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority after Kamala Harris’ win.
· [6:43] Claudia talks about her education history and how she got into education and administration.
· [11:25] The importance of taking on open opportunities and mentorship to succeed in a certain career.
· [13:05] How she mentors young women through their higher education.
· [15:51] She talks about her efforts to welcome new students to Kingsborough during the pandemic.
· [20:17] The benefits and challenges of a 2-year college like Kingsborough.
· [22:22] How Claudia advocates eliminating the stereotypes associated with community colleges.
· [24:45] Claudia talks about the intentional work the faculty is doing to take the college ahead.
· [27:02] Why the pandemic has been the greatest challenge in Dr. Claudia’s professional career.
· [32:08] She explains why her parents’ generosity and thoughtfulness inspire her.
· [36:35] Learn what you can achieve at Kingsborough Community College.
· [38:48] Claudia advises everyone to take advantage of the opportunities they have to get an education.
Relevant Links:
Website: https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-schrader-edd-6a0687181/
037: What limiting beliefs are stopping you from living out your purpose? It is important you find your voice by reading and listening to other women’s stories, so you can gain the courage to show up, share your story, and possibly impact others.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Altovise Pelzer. She is an award-winning small business trainer and the founder of the World Voice League. She hosts the #SpeakEasy Podcast, a podcast for unscripted perspectives on becoming and staying a successfully paid Speaker. She’s the author of "The PRESS"- a series of self-help books for businesses, women, and families and the bestselling author for the #1 Best Selling book “A Stage of Their Own: More than a movement. She narrates her story of being homeless and being molested, which has greatly affected her life.
Listen in to learn the power of using your voice as a woman to share your story and change other lives in the process. You will also learn the value of not allowing labels to define you and limit you from going after your purpose.
“We sow the seed and we never know who’s going to eat from the harvest.”- Altovise [26:21]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [3:31] Why women should be the mouthpiece for other women’s impactful stories.
· [8:21] Altovise narrates her direct experience with molestation, limiting beliefs, and when her life shifted.
· [15:01] How she has disallowed titles and labels to lead her life.
· [16:48] How the title of a single mother limits women from going after their purpose.
· [19:52] She talks about her passion for writing and how it has impacted her life, especially as an introvert.
· [23:36] The ripple effect that Altovise’s writing has had on women to live out their purpose.
· [28:37] She explains how her story of being an author and speaker has changed people’s lives.
· [34:53] The qualities of an introvert and how to use them to your advantage as a speaker.
· [39:11] How Altovise is inspired by her relationship with her kids, plus how she has taught them to embrace all cultures.
· [45:24] She talks about the books she’s currently reading and her overall reading habits.
Relevant Links:
· Website: http://www.altovisepelzer.com/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altoviseunmuted/
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/altoviseunmuted/
· Podcast: #SpeakEasy podcast
· Books Mentioned: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
· Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
036: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks Roy Johnson Jr., the Founder of The Business Launcher. Roy is a Business Implementation & Entrepreneurship Coach where he helps turn yearnings into earnings and helps businesses get off the ground in 8 weeks or less.
Roy is a public speaker & author.
Listen in to learn about how to get your business up and running in a short period of time.
"Never be afraid to ask for help. Not because you’re weak but because you want to remain strong.”-Roy [27:07]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [7:38] Roy describes the reason he became an entrepreneur.
· [10:53] How Roy help turns yearnings into earnings and help get businesses off the ground in less than eight weeks.
· [12:02] He explains why you should have a least 7 streams of income.
· [15:33] Roy explains that entrepreneurship is not for everybody. You have to be in the entrepreneurship mindset.
· [18:51] Entrepreneur is a risk-taker. They take responsibility and ownership of their own lives. [19:32] Growth does not take place in your comfort zone.
· [19:42] You have to be comfortable with getting uncomfortable. You have to be able to endure the pain and endure that pressure.
· [22:58] The one Roy wished he would’ve known before becoming an entrepreneur.
· [25:28] My business coach is Toni Harris-Taylor of Drastic Results
· [26:00] Every coach needs a coach. You have to be willing to invest in yourself.
· [30:39] My story did not belong to me; it’s a gift for the public.
· [33:55] In order to overcome that fear you have to face that fear head-on.
· A big regret:
· [38:04] Roy explains why he wished he would have acted more aggressively.
Relevant Links:
· Website: https://thebusinesslauncher.com/who-s-roy
035: How are you working towards fulfilling what you’re called to do? The world is calling to you to use your calling and passion to make a difference by serving the needs of the community, especially as a leader and a follower of Christ.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with David Ings. He is the CEO, founder, and pastor of Momentum Christian Ministries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pastor David is heavily involved within his community of South Philadelphia with community programs such as the anger control program, the prison ministry program, and the TATTOO program. He strongly believes that mentorship and positive role modeling are essential to increase self-esteem, inspire academic excellence, and establish career-minded youth.
Listen in to learn the importance of serving the community at all angles you’re able to as a leader, without expecting anything in return. You will also learn the importance of teaching young people how to control their anger as opposed to managing their anger.
“There’s nothing wrong with your brain; you just learn differently.”- Pastor David [40:15]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [3:04] Pastor David describes growing up in the church as a 3rd generation minister and his calling in street ministry.
· [7:16] How Momentum Ministries was birthed as a community-oriented center.
· [11:10] He explains how the Anger Control Program was formed to help the youth deal with their anger issues.
· [13:48] How he teaches people to acknowledge their anger feelings and to control themselves when they’re triggered.
· [19:52] He talks about his passion for serving in prison ministry, which is the highlight of his calling.
· [24:33] How their prison ministry program extends outside prison even though faced with some challenges.
· [28:50] Tough Answers Tough Topics Often Overlooked (T.A.T.T.O.O)- the art of listening and the power of comprehending.
· [36:45] Pastor David explains how he teaches the youth to be encouraged to learn their own way and with the right support.
· [45:48] He talks about the challenges of ignorance and lack of perception he faces while working in the community.
· [51:35] Pastor David names his inspirations as Barack Obama and the work of Jesus Christ.
· [58:53] He encourages people to reach out with their callings and passions to make a difference in their communities.
Relevant Links:
Websites: http://www.tattoo4life.org/ http://momentumcm.org/
Book Mentioned:
- Competent to Counsel by Jay Adams
- The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
- Tough Choices by Hilary Clinton
034: How incredible would it be to support and build relationships with stakeholders in your favorite industry? To give them a platform to get known and expand their reach?
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Ariel D. Smith who’s doing just that in the food truck industry, focusing on black-owned ones. She is the founder of The Food Truck Scholar, LLC, and the executive producer of its podcast, which was recently ranked as the number 1 food truck podcast of 2020 and 2019 by FeedSpot. Her podcast invites guests from various backgrounds, identities, regions, and fields to discuss their role in the food truck movement.
Listen in to learn about the factors you should think about before starting a food truck business. You will also learn the history of food trucks in America and how modernization is changing the said industry.
“Do it afraid and do it for the one.”- Ariel [32:44]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:19] Ariel describes her background from Birmingham, Alabama which is known for the Civil Rights Movement.
· [5:55] How Ariel’s love for food drove her into a career in the food industry.
· [7:23] She explains she became fascinated with the idea of researching black-owned food trucks.
· [12:48] How she’s committed to learning about the food truck industry and providing a platform to support food truck owners.
· [17:07] The factors you should consider to tap into the opportunity of being a food truck owner.
· [19:20] The old food trucks’ stereotypes that go centuries back and how that is changing, to appreciate the industry.
· [21:39] The challenges of social media underutilization and city councils’ tension in the food truck industry today.
· [24:12] Ariel describes the success of her podcast The Food Truck Scholar, which she had initially hesitated to start.
· [27:14] She talks about her inspiration from her great aunt and what people expect of her.
· [29:38] The books Ariel is reading about black food and inequality.
· [32:44] Ariels advises you to do it even with your fear and for the one person that will stay till the end.
Relevant Links:
· Website: https://thefoodtruckscholar.com/
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodtruckscholar/
Books Mentioned:
· Black Food Matters by Ashanté M. Reese
· It’s About Damn Time by Arlan Hamilton
033: How do you move forward in a crisis? How do you master the tenacity to keep walking past the dark cloud? Sometimes you have to take some drastic baby steps because we all have adversities, and it is how you handle yours that differentiates you.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, we have Toni Harris Taylor, an international speaker/trainer. She is also a certified sales and marketing coach and a certified networker also known as ‘the networking queen’. Her brand is about taking drastic steps like networking and speaking to be successful.
Listen in to learn how to dig deep and find what’s within you to come out of adversity a winner. You will also learn the power of being drastic to build and scale your business.
“Embrace the change because you can’t change the change.”- Toni [7:38]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:21] Toni talks about her TV show Drastic Results with Toni Harris Taylor which was inspired by entrepreneurship.
· [4:31] She narrates her diverse childhood and her personal life and entrepreneurial experiences.
· [12:27] Teaching entrepreneurs how to use relationships building skills like speaking and effective following-up to grow their business.
· [15:52] The power of being drastic in your sales and marketing to grow and sustain your business.
· [17:37] She explains in detail what Drastic Results training and coaching is about.
· [21:45] The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, listening to positive people, and digging from within to overcome when going through adversity.
· [27:54] Toni describes her mom as her motivator and entrepreneurial inspiration as a 40-year entrepreneur.
· [30:29] Why divorcing her first husband is her biggest personal regret and failing to start business earlier as her professional regret.
· [36:10] Her networking organization for bringing entrepreneurs together to build relationships and bring each other referrals.
· [39:02] Toni advises people to keep moving through the cloud without getting stuck.
Relevant Links:
· Website:
· https://www.drasticresultswithtoniharristaylor.com/
· https://www.drasticresultstraining.com/
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toniharristaylor/
Books Mentioned:
· The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs by Hal Elrod
· Strategic Entrepreneurship by Toni Harris Taylor
032: How many times do you use your voice to tell your story? Your story is who you are and can only be heard when you learn to effectively communicate. Life is about who you are and every moment is important and should be told with pride, not pieces that make others happy.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, we have Star Bobatoon, Esq., an award-winning international speaker, a presentation coach, and a trainer. She has over a decade of experience in performing on stage, television, and the big screen. She has another decade of experience as an employment attorney. Star is a trained speaker and trained with the world-renowned motivation speaker Les Brown and is also an author of three books.
Star shares her life story, which is filled with many moments of adversity, and how each time she took control and became an even better person. Listen in to learn the importance of faith when things don’t seem to work even if it means using other’s beliefs until you get yours.
“In every situation, we have the ability to choose which way we are going to go.”- Star [25:36]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [1:46] Star explains when and how she became a child star and why she decided to hide her gift for many years to make peace with her family.
· [8:30] The racial disparities that existed when Star was younger and in the TV world which she became more aware of as she grew older.
· [13:11] How learning her son had Duchenne muscular dystrophy- an incurable deadly disease- changed her.
· [18:40] Why she wrote her first book ‘I hate muscular dystrophy’ to help parents deal with children with life-altering diseases.
· [21:03] The power of belief when you do not have a reason to believe.
· [28:23] Star explains when she decided to do public speaking under the mentorship of Les Brown.
· [34:36] The importance of communication- seeing, hearing, and validating everyone’s story to be understood.
· [40:10] She talks about her book ‘STARPoints’. What it entails, and how it came about.
· [44:40] Star talks about the choices she would regret but has instead become part of her life.
· [46:46] Learn to use this unprecedented time to set the precedent yourself.
Relevant Links:
· Website: https://www.starbobatoon.com/
· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starbobatoon/
· Email: star@starbobatoon.com
Star’s Books:
· I Hate Muscular Dystrophy: Loving A Child with A Life-Altering Disease
· STARPoints: 31 Strategies to Illuminate Your Life Vols. I & II
031: Why are we not producers as the African American community? We’re called to be consumers of our products and not just consumers. We need to change our mindset and align with the biggest ideas that God has for our lives by going beyond our comfort.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, I have Pastor Frederick Guions, the chairman at the Guions Group LLC. He works as a certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer, and coach at the John Maxwell Team. He’s a former pro football player, he had a successful career as a financial advisor working on Wall Street, and has appeared on radio, seminars, and hosted conferences. He’s also a senior pastor at the Blessed Church in Philadelphia and the author of a soon to be released book entitled, The Goal Standard.
Pastor Frederick discusses the importance of generational wealth building for African Americans by expanding our minds from the comfortable environments we’re used to having. This new mindset believes that wealth is for our people. Listen in to learn the importance of trusting God with your next work when His time is right.
Quotes:
· “There is so much more for us to have and lifestyles for us to live and also to pass down if we just simply accept the ideas that are beyond our normal comfort.”- Frederick [11:34]
· “Success, influence, and prosperity is all about evangelism.” - Frederick [26:01]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:49] Frederick talks about his professional football career in the 90s and the team he supports now.
· [4:42] He talks about his career at Wallstreet and why he left to pursue ministry work locally and internationally.
· [7:17] Learning to take baby steps and not allowing the newness of the idea of wealth to push us back as African Americans.
· [10:01] How to expand our minds to the possibility of what we can have beyond our normal comfort.
· [12:22] The barriers that are stopping black communities from becoming producers and instead remaining consumers.
· [15:22] He shares how he started serving in the ministry, plus the ideas he and his church community share.
· [20:51] How God called Frederick to be a speaker and coach to help others and not just be a traditional pastor.
· [25:25] How to be a producer and creator to get people to give you permission to influence them.
· [31:30] Purpose always leaves clues- trusting God with your next work.
· [34:23] Frederick explains why his wife and Dr. Will Moreland are his greatest influences in life.
· [38:25] He talks about his book ‘The Goal Standard’ which is all about who to become before setting one big goal.
· [41:19] How to deep work by strengthening your focus and mindset.
· [44:08] Learn that life for God begins at discovery and He will get you to your spot when His time is right.
Relevant Links:
Website: https://www.frederickguions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.guions
Book Mentioned:
Deep Work by Cal Newport
The Goal Standard by Frederick Guions
030: In this episode, I have a thoughtful discussion about faith, influence, and the power of sowing seed with Dr. Eric L. Holmes.
029: Have you ever experienced the most devastating events that life can offer? Today's guest knows all too well how to take a hit and get back up on your feet to succeed.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, we have Louis Moorer, "The Comeback Expert." Louis helps individuals and organizations to come back from any situation. Life can blindside and knock you down but Louis says, “When life knocks you down, you don’t have to stay there.”
What you will learn in this episode:
- How Louis' first comeback was as an infant. He was born with an abnormal heart and had to undergo open-heart surgery months after he was born.
- How as an adolescent, Louis was labeled with ADHD. He had to make a comeback from being mislabeled.
- How Louis experienced a near-fatal motorcycle accident. The doctor told him he would never walk again. Louis made his greatest comeback.
- Why God gave Louis the assignment of "The Comeback Expert."
Relevant Links:LouisMoorer.com
MasterStorytellerAcademy.com
028: Did you know that statistics show Black males are far more incarcerated than any other ethnic group or gender? It is no longer a secret that the Black community is overpoliced resulting in 5 times more likelihood of incarceration or negative interactions between young Black men and the police. Young Black men are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, we have Dr. Jocelynne Rainey. Dr. Rainey is the President and CEO of Getting Out and Staying Out, which is a non-profit organization that has helped over 10,000 formerly incarcerated and justice-involved young men achieve education, secure meaningful employment, and acquire emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Rainey discusses the importance of creating equity among young Black men by giving them opportunities after they’ve been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system. Listen in to learn how you can invest in the formerly incarcerated to help them become better people in their community.
Quotes:
· “The work that we do is really about giving them opportunities after they’ve been disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system.”- Dr. Jocelynne [10:46]
· “No one should be penalized forever for their worst deeds.”- Dr. Jocelynne [39:27]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [3:17] Dr. Jocelynne shares her opinion on the election of Kamala Harris as the first-ever African American vice president of the United States.
· [6:00] Get to know Dr. Jocelynne’s background in education, personal life, and her role with the Getting Out and Staying Out organization (GOSO).
· [9:53] How GOSO helps formerly incarcerated young men by giving them the necessary resources like education and jobs to ensure their success.
· [15:53] Dr. Jocelynne talks about her passion for connecting young men with the labor market.
· [20:35] The importance of having deeper conversations around policing and prison cultures to bring forth real change.
· [24:35] The negative impact of over-policing Black communities.
· [28:54] Why there’s an advantage in taking some funding from the police and investing in more credible messaging to deal directly with the community.
· [32:58] The work that needs to be done around race, poverty, and education to impact the criminal justice system.
· [36:30] She talks about her regret in not questioning fairness when she was a young leader.
· [38:26] The importance of investing in formerly incarcerated young men and help them to become better people.
· [41:05] The power of doing what you love in helping make a difference in the world around you.
Relevant Links:
Website: https://www.gosonyc.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOSONYC/
Books: Incarceration Nations by Baz Dreisinger
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
027: In light of the recent election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the Office of President and Vice President, I thought it would be a phenomenal opportunity to have a conversation about the election and the role the new administration will have on Black America, and beyond. I gathered a panel to discuss this historic election.
026: Peter Carter reveals portions of his journey as an “African-American, Black, Negro, colored man” who weathered the storms of racism and bigotry and became a prominent educator in the State of New Jersey. Peter provided riveting excerpts from his book A Black First. From his arrival in the United States as a two-year-old at a tenement building in black Harlem, New York City. To his retirement from a wealthy white school district in Northern New Jersey.
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025: What are you doing to invest in yourself? We’re living in a world with readily available information that you can easily use to break through your challenges. It is important to understand that only you hold the key to create what you need to have both personally and professionally.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, we have Donna Bellinger, a businesswoman, a revenue accelerator, a professional speaker, and an author. She specializes in working with people who’ve hit the wall in both personal and professional growth.
Donna shares her story from ‘rags to riches’ and how she now uses it to help impact other women’s lives. Listen in to learn the importance of financial literacy and how you can use smart networking to breakthrough business.
Quotes:
· “With the right attitude, the circumstances do not matter.”- Donna [20:38]
· “Information acquired but not acted upon is just a souvenir.”- Donna [24:34]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:24] Donna describes her upbringing as diverse with a lot of experience.
· [4:41] She narrates her story of how she went from daughter to mother, mother to leader- leading sales teams, and now taking control of everything around her.
· [11:07] How Donna’s rags to riches story have helped impact the lives of many women.
· [13:59] How she helps experts communicate their solutions to their clients and teaches sales to various groups and corporations.
· [18:49] Learning how to be open and willing to create what you need to have.
· [22:47] The importance of investing in yourself before looking for a mentor.
· [25:36] Donna shares how a lack of financial literacy held her back when she first started which is why she insists on the importance of financial education.
· [29:23] She talks about her book You Lost Me @ Hello which talks about smart networking to breakthrough business.
· [34:22] She describes some of her favorite authors on positivity and marketing.
· [37:16] Why you shouldn’t allow people who don’t have the authority to tell you, yes, to tell you no.
Relevant Links:
Websites: https://donnasmithbellinger.com/ https://askdsb.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnasmithbellinger/
024: There’s nothing wrong with your dialect- it is part of your culture and who you are- but you need to learn how to code-switch between that and standard American English. This will help you compete with everyone else in your eventual work environment.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, we have Veronica Blakely, the owner of V’s Voice Communications where she teaches people how to level up their communications skills. She is an educator, a community volunteer, a former corporate manager, a speech coach, and communication skills trainer.
Veronica describes how her childhood growing up in the inner urban city contributed to her career choice in communications. Listen in to learn the importance of having a mentor as a young person of color navigating America’s corporate scene.
Quote:
“There is no such thing as talking white; it’s called standard American English, you need to read it, write it, speak it so that you’ll be able to successfully compete in the world you’re trying to eventually work in.”- Veronica [12:27]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [3:03] Veronica explains how she became interested in teaching standard American English as a form of communication in all settings.
· [7:04] She explains how she went from the corporate world to a high school and college teacher teaching business and communication courses for 13 years.
· [11:20] How she teaches people to code-switch to know when to use their dialect and when to use standard American English.
· [15:40] How her childhood contributed to her interest in public speaking plus the state of the public speaking business.
· [20:01] Why she wishes she had known about business earlier on and had enough entrepreneurial support.
· [24:46] The importance of having a mentor when navigating corporate America as a person of color.
· [28:42] She talks about a certain college professor that influenced her to strive to do what her heart set out to do.
· [32:11] Veronica talks about the books she’s written and why she likes to write titles that get attention.
· [39:04] Learning to choose and focus on what is positive to increase it.
Relevant Links:
Website: https://www.veronicablakely.biz/
023: In this episode, we take a second look at 2 previously recorded shows. Dr. Will Moreland explains that we all possess the ability to be a “genius.” Your “genius” determines your success in life. Drs. Victor and Serelda Herbin offer an insightfully explicit conversation about being career military officers and the challenges that come with being married through several deployments to foreign soil. This is Take 2.
022: Are willing to trust and listen to God when facing adversity? Are you prepared to hope for the things you cannot see when you desperately need to see them? More than anything in life, faith in God is what you need to have to overcome challenges and adversities presented to you by life.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, I have Eddie Johnson, a breakthrough expert, the CEO of E4 Inspiring Motivations, a motivational speaker, author, and is also known as a servant leader who brings joy and life to situations. He helps people breakthrough adversities and find their purpose.
Listen in to hear about Eddie’s experience with adversities and how he learned to strongly exercise his faith in God. You will also learn about the importance of finding God and a blessing in every challenge and adversity that you face.
Quote:
“When we’re facing a mountain, we’re facing adversity, the first thing we have to do is find God and find a blessing.”- Eddie Johnson [38:16]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [2:38] Eddie describes his childhood in Jacksonville and growing up with a disciplinarian mother.
· [5:14] How he uses his experience with adversities and tests of faith to help others overcome the same in their lives.
· [8:27] He talks about his company E4 Inspiring Motivations and what they do in helping people get past adversities.
· [9:23] How he went into motivational speaking as a way to fulfill his purpose even though he has a background in credit management.
· [13:03] Eddie narrates his first faith experience in junior high school and how it prepared his faith when his son was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.
· [22:11] The story of how Eddie and his wife got rewarded by God after the passing away of their son.
· [26:10] The power of faith and the importance of a trusting relationship with God.
· [28:13] The four keys steps to walking the journey of life trusting and listening to God.
· [32:02] Eddie names three people that have inspired and made the greatest influence in his life so far.
· [37:02] The importance of looking at challenges and adversities as lessons to help you overcome what may come in the future.
Relevant Links:
Website: https://www.eddieljohnson.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddieljohnsone4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EddieLJohnsonE4
Book: Passing the Testing of Faith: The Rewards of Trusting God and Three Fundamental Steps for Walking through Trials, Adversities, and Hardships by Eddie A. Johnson
021: I gathered a panel to discuss the recent non-indictment of the police officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor. I thought it would be a phenomenal opportunity to have a conversation about this matter and present some substantive strategies for our community going forward.
020: Dr. Victor Ramsey offers an insightful look into the power of education and the mind's development for Black children. We discussed his work with the emphasis on developing Black and brown children's academic abilities through the love of reading. Listen in to learn more about how to make improvements in the learning process.
019: What has God called you to do to serve Him in his kingdom? God's kingdom is enormous, and we're all called to do different things to serve Him. Sometimes God will allow things to happen in our lives to teach us the power of obeying Him and living out our purpose.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, we have Jennifer Jones Austin, a fourth-generation leader of faith and social justice. She's a child and family advocate, CEO, and executive director of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agency: an anti-poverty policy and advocacy organization with human service agencies operating throughout New York City. She is also a wife, a mother, and the author of 'Consider It Pure Joy.'
Jennifer shares her calling to work with children suffering from abuse and communities in poverty. She also shares her inspiring journey with cancer and the lessons it taught her as God had intended.
Quotes:· “In our society, the three are inextricably linked; race, poverty, and justice involvement all go hand in hand.”- Jennifer [17:31]
· “God was showing me that even in the darkest of your days, joy can be found.”- Jennifer [50:45]
What you will learn in this episode:· [2:34] She describes her childhood as a preacher’s kid as one filled with more freedom and understanding compared to other preacher’s kids.
· [6:32] How her parents influenced her intentionally and unintentionally to become the best she could be while lifting the community.
· [12:04] How she was called to work in child abuse and neglect as part of her social justice and later addressing poverty for families and the causes of stresses that attack poverty communities.
· [19:05] Understanding the persistence of racism in America’s systems and structures and how Jennifer is using her voice to speak to such issues.
· [23:41] The importance of having people of color in key policymaking and product development roles in organizations to bring real change.
· [29:10] The late Chadwick Boseman’s actions of respecting his church and community and how that spoke of his character.
· [31:41] Jennifer narrates her thorny journey with cancer and how God worked miracles for children to rescue her as she’d been rescuing them.
· [44:01] The lessons her cancer suffering taught her about obeying her purpose and value.
· [47:02] Why she felt the need to put her cancer journey into words and write her book ‘Consider It Pure Joy’.
· [54:05] She narrates why her biggest regret was allowing someone’s destructive words to take hold of her and her time.
· [1:08:40] Jennifer explains how she’s working towards ending solitary confinement for incarcerated people in New York. She also talks about racial equity that she’s centered on right now and publishing a book.
Relevant Links:Website: https://www.jenniferjonesaustin.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jones-austin-74232465
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PureJoyJJA
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Consider-Pure-Jennifer-Jones-Austin/
018: In today's episode, I do something uniquely different. I'm calling it, Take 2. Take 2 is a short replay of a previously recorded episode. In episode #003, I have a great conversation with Ruth-Ann Wynter. I wanted to rebroadcast this episode because it was packed with power; it was filled with insight. She talked about being authentic, being yourself, and she left us with the message that what the world needs right now is "YOU." So, let's go back to episode #003. The title of that episode is Bridging Gospel Music and the Entertainment Industry with Ruth-Ann Wynter.
017: Mary Wanjiku Gichuhi provides an impassioned conversation on the subject of domestic violence.
Have you ever been in a hard situation that you can’t seem to get out of? Or maybe you know someone who has and has discreetly judged them on why they stay? Domestic violence is one of those situations that might take you to the deep end of life and only you have the power to make things better.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture with Dr. David M. Walker, I have a conversation with Mary Wanjiku Gichuhi, an international motivational speaker, a Ph.D. candidate, and a bestselling author with eight self-help books. She was awarded the best motivational speaker of the year in Europe in 2019 and is a proud mother of one son.
She shares her story from a domestic violence victim and a refugee to a successfully minded woman. Listen in to learn how to aggressively chase your dreams and change your thinking to a growth mindset.
Quotes:“If you want to change your life you have to have one reason that is going to motivate you when everything is dark.”- Mary [21:47]
“You have to do a lot of self-development when you’re at your lowest point, it’ll be critical to help you to create the extraordinary life that you want.” – Mary [23:36]
What you will learn in this episode:· [2:34] Mary shares her childhood and educational background plus when and how her experience with domestic violence started.
· [7:14] How she ran away from her home country Kenya to look for safety and found it in Amsterdam.
· [10:28] Having the bravery to leave a toxic situation, reinvent yourself, and be able to help others in similar situations.
· [13:36] The complexity of staying in domestic violent relationships and the underlying issue of mental health illnesses.
· [15:31] Mary explains how she discovered she had the capabilities to become an author.
· [17:56] How to change from a victim mentality to a growth mindset by investing in yourself.
· [24:01] How to surrender to a relationship with God and believe in what you’re capable of achieving.
· [26:37] Learning how to be aggressive when going after your dreams and not allowing anything to stop you.
Relevant Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.w.gichuhi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary_wanjiku_gichuhi/
Email: info@marywanjikugichuhispeaks.com
Books by Mary Wanjiku Gichuhi:From Refugee to Living Free: 7 Guiding Principles to Living an Extraordinary Life
Women’s Guide: Master the Art of Living Free
50 Winning Habits Great Moms Know
22 Tips to Re-Invent Your Life and Succeed
Reborn to Live Free
Mary’s Motivation for Depression Survivors
Things All Students Must Know
National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFE
016: Dr. Frederick Engram provides an informative and eye-opening conversation on the subject of race.
Did you know that racism was created long ago in civilization? Critical Race Theory suggests that race was constructed as a social concept by white people to further their economic and political interests at the expense of Black people. This is why whiteness and blackness exist in the first place.
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, my guest is Dr. Frederick Engram. Dr. Fred is an assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and the Center for African American Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. He focuses his work on the lived experiences of African American graduate students enrolled at PWIs (predominantly white institutions).
Dr. Engram explains Critical Race Theory in detail and the importance of the civil rights movements like Black Lives Matter in pushing towards reparations and change. Listen in to learn why honesty is the only way to move forward, even in the current political scene.
Quotes:“Black people cannot in and of themselves be racist because race itself- whiteness and blackness- was socially constructed by white people.”- Dr. Engram [27:16]
“We have to start telling the truth. For too long we have lived in a whitewashed environment that created this image of something that is completely false on average.”- Dr. Engram [45:20]
What you will learn in this episode:· [3:17] Dr. Fredrick explains his view on the nomination of Kamala Harris as the first black woman on the national presidential ticket- she is qualified but...
· [5:46] Is Kamala Harris qualified as a Black woman or as a political leader?
· [7:45] The opposition and challenges Black women leaders face when vying for top political positions.
· [11:27] He describes how he got involved in helping Black students get into predominantly white institutions with the right kind of representation.
· [18:57] Critical Race Theory- how the issue of race existed to separate classes with lighter skin seen as superior.
· [21:45] When the term ‘white people’ was constructed and legalized. The difference between the ‘white society’ of then and now.
· [27:00] Why Black people cannot be racist since whiteness and blackness was constructed by white people to exalt authority.
· [30:15] The process of reparations that is needed to at least repair the damage of four hundred years of oppression.
· [35:03] The Black Lives Matter movement- the importance of civil rights movements to achieve justice.
· [38:00] The individual roles we can play in the Black Lives Matter movement when protesting against the killing of Black people.
· [40:19] The significance of the NBA and NFL’s contribution to the Black Lives Matter movement by supporting policy changes.
· [45:18] Why we need to exercise honesty in what we teach, so we can move forward.
Books Mentioned:· Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today, Dr.Jacqueline Battalora
· Black Labor, White Wealth or PowerNomics, Dr. Claud Anderson· Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, Dr.Joy DeGruy Leary
Relevant Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/FredEngram
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.engram
015: A Panel Discussion with Black Women About the Historical Selection of Senator Kamala Harris as the 2020 Vice Presidential Nominee.
014: Drs. Victor and Serelda Herbin offer an insightfully explicit conversation about being career military officers and the challenges that come with being married through several deployments to foreign soil.
Retired military veterans, Drs. Victor and Seralda Herbin dive into their journey as military veterans and the challenges they experienced as a married couple.
In this episode we talk about:
● The challenges of the Herbins being married, being in the military and the many miles between each other due to deployment on foreign soil
● The reasons why they were both able to successfully accomplish their military assignments and how they both worked together as a team, both in the field and as a couple
● The struggles, sweat, compromises, and tears for the inspiration for their new book, Maximizing Marriage: 18 Lessons Learned That Sustain Our Marriage
Quotes --
“You are not your circumstance… we go through a lot of circumstances in life there are some things that we are proud of and things we are not proud of but regardless of whatever circumstance you are in, you’re not the sum of that circumstance” - Dr. Serelda
“We have a limited time to make an unlimited impact… we are not here by accident, each one of us is God’s children, but we have a limited time to make the best of this time we have on this earth to impact our generations… it’s about legacy” - Dr. Victor
Social Media Contact Info:
❖ Dr. Serelda Herbin
➢ https://www.facebook.com/serelda.herbin
➢ linkedin.com/in/sereldaherbin
➢ https://www.instagram.com/sereldaherbin/
➢ Website: https://www.coachingthatcares.com/
❖ Dr. Victor Herbin III
➢ https://www.facebook.com/victor.herbiniii
➢ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvictorherbin3/
➢ Website: http://www.limitedtimeunlimitedimpact.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-Marriage
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013: Brian J. Olds sparks an informative conversation about becoming a professional speaker and realizing that there weren't enough models for him to emulate. That led to the founding of the Black Speakers Network.
Finding the drive can get you where you want to go. Brian Olds delves into his story of growing up in Baltimore and finding his path into business and speaking. His passion for helping others provided the vehicle to create a platform to help speakers gain clarity on their mission, message, marketing, monetization, and management of a speaking business. Brian speaks on his circles of influence and modeling through his impact as a black entrepreneur. Brian Olds is the Founder of Black Speakers Network and an entrepreneur.
02:20 – The Introduction: Finding public speaking.
09:23 – The Genesis of Black Speakers Network.
12:30 – The drive and desire to be an entrepreneur.
17:30 – The Five M’s.
31:15 – Advancing your public speaking career during COVID-19.
36:00 – Words of inspiration (Have fun. Make money. Make an Impact.)
Quote – Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress. - Brian Olds
Links:
Black Speakers Network:
- Website: https://blackspeakersnetwork.com
- Facebook: BlackSpeakersNetwork
- Twitter: BSNSpeaks
- Instagram: blackspeakersnetwork
Brian Olds
- Instagram: brianjolds
- YouTube: Brian J. Olds
Book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Up
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012: Dr. Lottie Watson (Bilingual Education Administrator) shares the outstanding work she performs in the Teaneck, NJ Public Schools District. Her passion for collaborating with students, staff, faculty, and the school community to exceed all goals and ambitions is noteworthy. She's a genuinely talented, out-of-the-box thinker who nurtures the learning environment through transformational leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
#011: Dr. Will Moreland explains that we all possess the ability to be a “genius.” Your God-given “genius” determines your success in life. Learn how to identify, develop, and release your “genius.”
010: Merlyna Valentine shares her story of how she became a quadruple amputee. She lifts our spirits by telling us what love, faith, and trust in God can do to help you recover from any tragedy.
009: Robert-Allan Arno shares an emotionally raw conversation. We discussed how Black music, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., poet Nikki Giovanni, and author James Baldwin influenced his life. After attending a Black Lives Matter rally, he encouraged all of us to “say their names.”
008: Nicole Duncan Smith offers a thought-provoking conversation on the topic of Pop-Culture and Faith. We discuss the question can Pop-Culture and the Christian Faith co-exist?
007: Dr. Kennette Thigpen (LCSW) offers a thought-provoking conversation about the importance of focusing on your mental well-being in the midst of the current crises.
006: Pastor Tyrone Stevenson provides an insightful conversation about the impact his church is having in the community; whether churches will gather again in the church building after COVID-19, and an important message to Black men in preparation for Father's day.
005: Dr. Shawn Best—Director of the Black Male Initiative City University of New York—provides an engaging conversation on how the CUNY BMI program is providing academic and social support for underrepresented male populations in NYC and around the country, which has increased the success rate for men of color in earning a college degree.
004: Black Girls Vote representative Shirmel Wiggs shares how her organization inspires women of color to use the political process to improve their lives.
In this episode, I had a thoughtful conversation with entrepreneur and businesswoman Shirmel Wiggs. We discussed her background, her upbringing, and her educational pursuits. We then discussed how her finance background had put her in a position to help families to improve their finances.
That discussion was followed up with a conversation about the organization she was representing--Black Girls Vote. This nonpartisan, nonprofit organization encourages Black girls and women to be actively involved in the political process.
Quote –We actually have the biggest voting block right now and we…as black women, we create presidents – Shirmel Wiggs
Links:
· Website: www.BlackGirlsVote.com
· Facebook: Black Girls Vote
· Twitter: @blackgirlsvote
Shirmel Wiggs
· SWiggs@BlackGirlsVote.com
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003: HR Specialist and Entertainment Industry Expert Ruth-Ann Wynter communicate how the message of the Gospel can be shared in the entertainment industry.
I had a conversation with HR specialist and entertainment industry expert Ruth-Ann Wynter. We talked about how she became involved with HR and the entertainment industry and that her main message was that the Gospel can be shared effectively in the entertainment industry. We then discussed her experiences as a woman of color in the entertainment industry and how she’s had to navigate conditions based on her race and gender. We discussed the importance of bridging Gospel music and entertainment. She draws from her experiences of working with Prince and Jay Z. The conversation with Ruth-Ann was phenomenal.
I want to unpack the conversation that we had. I wrote down three quotes or three parts of the discussion that Ruth-Ann shared. I thought it was phenomenal, and I want to share that with you if you didn't hear the interview, and even if you did, I'm sure you got something out of it.
“What good is the salt in the shaker”One quote Ruth-Ann made was, “what good is the salt in the shaker”? Ruth-Ann offered in this particular quote, which she often heard from her father, that to have an impact on the world, to have an effect on your community, or to have an effect on whatever it is that you do, you must get your talents out in the open and put them to use in the marketplace. What good is the salt in the shaker?, is similar to an often quoted verse in the Bible in Matthew 5:13. Salt loses its effectiveness if it stays in the shaker.
“Go fix the sink”Ruth-Ann shared another quote, "Go fix the sink." She tells the story of being assigned to work with the artist, Prince, in his early days. She was just promoted to a leadership position in her church, and because of her Christian background and her relationship with Jesus Christ, she was concerned about working with Prince. She has a meeting with her pastor and explains her concerns. He asked her, "If your sink breaks down and you need a plumber, and you call a plumber to come to your house to fix the sink when the plumber arrives at the door do you ask the plumber, “Are you a Christian or do you tell him to go fix the sink”? Fix the sink in this context meant, they're not going to ask you whether or not you are Christian. They just want you to go in there and get the job done.
“Nurture its creatives”The final quote Ruth-Ann made during our conversation is that the church must “nurture its creatives.” She urged that churches (religious organizations) have to take care and encourage the gifts, talents, and abilities that’s already in the House of God so that way the talents, the skill sets, and the creativity that’s in the House of God don’t feel the need to go outside and explore other opportunities. If the church would nurture its creatives, then you will find that all of the gifts, callings, and skill sets that are in the church in many ways will stay right there to help the church and build it into a better church.
Ruth-Ann Wynter Bio:
Human Resources Entertainment industry.
Special Event planning and production experience in the Gospel Music Industry.
Speaker, trainer, consultant to ministries.
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002: Entrepreneur and Business Storytelling Coach Andy Henriquez shares the power of storytelling that changes lives, and empowers every audience to action.
In this episode, entrepreneur and business storytelling coach Andy Henriquez shared how storytelling is a potent tool that empowers every audience. We discussed his background and what motivated him to begin storytelling and how, from the very beginning, it separated him from the competition.
We then discussed his “signature story.” The story of how his mother, against all the odds, became the owner of a foreclosed building for sale without any money. We then discussed Andy’s storytelling program, and he gave away a gift to all the listeners. We ended the conversation with Andy encouraging others that their voice is needed in the world at this moment, and it was important that nothing holds them back.
Quote – And so what I find is that…that journey of getting to your next best version of you, that journey of going beyond your limitations, that journey of realizing your gifts, your skills and your talents and living out your purpose, as opposed to you being able to see the entire thing, you might have a vision of what you're looking to create. But as far as the journey itself, it's typically going to be revealed to you in phases in small chunks and mediocre steps. And if you could just take that next best step, then what happens is if you have enough faith to do so, the next step is going to reveal itself – Andy Henriquez
Links:
Andy Henriquez:
· Website: www.MasterStorytellerAcademy.com
· FaceBook: @AndyHenriquez
· Twitter: @andyhenriquez
· LinkedIn: @AndyHenriquez
· Instagram: @ShowUpforYourLife
· Goalcast Video: https://www.facebook.com/goalcast/videos/493142964616418/
Andy Henriquez Bio:
Business Storytelling Keynote Speaker & Trainer • High-Energy Motivational Speaker • Author
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