Los mejores podcasts de Block To The Boardroom (2024)

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Faith, Family, and Fire: How Faith and Local Action Can Shape North Carolina 45:52

5d ago45:52

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Monèt and Quay welcome the inspiring Wesley Morris, a true North Carolina native, activist, and Reverend, who shares his journey from the church pews to political organizing in the streets. Wesley reflects on how growing up in a tight-knit church community and later experiencing campus activism at NC A&T shaped his political identity. With stories …

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The Election Eve Extravaganza 40:08

12d ago40:08

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Tomorrow's the big day, and Monét and Quay are fired up! From grieving the grind of unenthusiastic voting to embracing unexpected “little dreams,” get reminded of why we show up and what we’re fighting for. This one’s for everyone who feels disillusioned yet hopeful, tired but inspired, and ready to build something better, together. Are you ready t…

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Live From No Preference Fest: How Young Voters Are Shaping Local Politics 36:56

19d ago36:56

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Are young voters really disengaged, or are they just demanding a better system? Find out in this episode! Recorded live at No Preference Fest, Monét and Quay are bringing you a conversation featuring Mary Black, Aminah Jenkins, and Brea Perry that breaks down the myths about voters under 30. They share their perspectives on the political system, wh…

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Building the Block & Breaking Down Bias 39:12

26d ago39:12

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Monét is flying solo in this episode as Quay enjoys some well-deserved family vacation time, but she’s joined by an incredible guest: filmmaker and media storyteller Saleem Reshamwala. Together, they dive into how local media is changing in North Carolina, why it’s harder than ever to get good political coverage, and how YOU can spot bias in the ne…

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S6 Ep68: Known Co-Founder and President Nathalie Molina Niño Redefining Boardrooms With Latina Entrepreneurship 49:40

1M ago49:40

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In a world where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of transformative business practices, our latest episode offers an inspiring narrative of empowerment, leadership, and the indispensable role of Latinas in reshaping the corporate landscape. In this episode, Natalie Molina Niño, President and Co-Founder of Known, a distinguished investor…

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BONUS: Inside the NC Labor Commissioner Debate 12:57

1M ago12:57

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In this special bonus episode, hosts Monét Marshall and Quay Weston take you to the North Carolina Labor Commissioner debate. Held on October 1 in Smithfield, NC, the debate featured Democratic candidate Braxton Winston and Republican candidate Luke Farley. Monét and Quay catch up with attendees to find out why they came, which candidate spoke to t…

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The Real Story of Rural Voters and Political Engagement with Dreama Caldwell 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Join Monét and Quay as they talk with the inspiring Dreama Caldwell, Executive Co-Director at Down Home NC, who went from navigating the criminal justice system to leading a movement for change in small-town North Carolina. Dreama shares how she found her political home (spoiler: it involves a lot of butcher paper and a whole new take on small-town…

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Live from No Preference Fest: Faith, Freedom, and the Black Church 40:32

1M ago40:32

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Recorded live at No Preference Fest, this panel breaks down the powerful intersection of the Black church and North Carolina politics. Monét leads the conversation as Jesse Huddleston, Brea Perry, and Donna Coltrane Battle explore the Black church's expansive traditions, role in liberatory movements, and deep connection to justice work. Tune in as …

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Ballots & Boardrooms: A Voter’s Guide to Local Leadership 47:49

2M ago47:49

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Monèt and Quay get into the critical aspects of election oversight with Erica Porter, chair of the Wake County Board of Elections. Learn about legislative control over election regulations, acceptable forms of identification for voting, and the impact of college IDs on voter participation. Erica shares insights into building electoral trust and enc…

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Live from No Preference Fest: Inside, Outside, and Upside-Down Politics with Braxton Winston 55:03

2M ago55:03

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Ever wondered what the Commissioner of Labor really does or why a picture in an elevator just doesn’t cut it? Join us for a special live episode of Down Ballot Banter recorded at No Preference Fest, where Monét and Quay sit down with Braxton Winston—labor union advocate, former Charlotte City Council member, and current candidate for NC Labor Commi…

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S6 Ep67: Dr. Antonia O. Franco Chief Operating Officer and President of Digital Nest Is Helping To Create Economic Equity through Technology Skill Centers 38:18

2M ago38:18

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Our 6th season opens up a deeper conversation, regarding higher education, community and resources for the next generation of workforce for our Latine Youth. Our guest is Dr. Antonia O. Franco, COO and President of DigitalNest.org. Dr. Antonia O. Franco’s career spans nearly thirty years of executive and management experience in the nonprofit, phil…

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Politicking and IG-Stalking: Local Elections 101 with Blair Reeves 43:21

2M ago43:21

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Ever IG-stalk your political heroes? Well, Quay has. In this episode of Down Ballot Banter, we’re joined by Blair Reeves, the man behind Carolina Forward, who’s been out here fighting the good fight for state-level sanity (think: keeping loaded AR-15s out of schools – yep, that was almost a thing). We break down why local elections matter, how gerr…

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We Don’t Know Enough (Why Down Ballot Banter) 33:38

2M ago33:38

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In the debut episode of Down Ballot Banter, hosts Monèt Noelle Marshall and Quay Weston kick off the conversation about the world of local politics. Have you ever wondered how local elections impact your daily life? From zoning laws to public schools, these often-overlooked decisions shape our communities in surprising ways. Monèt and Quay share pe…

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S5 Ep66: Pride and Progress With Deputy Director of Equality Illinois Mony Ruiz Velasco on LGBTQ+ Rights and Challenges 47:30

5M ago47:30

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Our special guest, Mony Ruiz Velasco- Deputy Director of Equality Illionios, and proud queer Latina, wife and mother who shares her extensive experience as a human rights advocate and attorney, emphasizing the importance of continued advocacy and visibility for LGBTQ+ communities. In this episode we reflect on her personal journey growing up in Mex…

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S5 Ep65: Professor Fatima K. Espinosa Vasquez: Unveiling the Complexities of Technology and Community Activism 48:14

5M ago48:14

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Fatima Espinoza Vasquez. Ph.D. Associate Professor University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information School of Information Science will share with us her dedication to leveraging Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for positive social change, which originated from a panel conversation from the Latina Futures Symposium cr…

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S5 Ep64: The Legacy of Leadership: Ella Baker's Influence on Modern Advocacy With Executive Director Marlene Sanchez 40:54

6M ago40:54

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We are incredibly honored to host Marlene Sanchez, the Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. As the Executive Director of theElla Baker Center for Human Rights, Marlene is a proud San Francisco native, and Chicana, where she has spent more than 20 years building power with youth and formerly incarcerated people. Through her …

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S5 Ep63: “In the room where it happens” A conversation with Fenton’s CEO Valerie De La Garza on leadership resilience and diversifying boardrooms. 40:40

8M ago40:40

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Join us as we welcome the remarkable Valerie De La Garza, a trailblazing Latina and the pioneering CEO of Fenton, a social justice and impact PR agency. Valerie shares her compelling journey from the working-class neighborhoods of Southeast Los Angeles to becoming a beacon of leadership in the communications field. Her narrative, deeply rooted in h…

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S5 Ep62: Chicana Entrepreneur Sandra Lilia Velazquez: Crafting a Luxury Brand with Nopalera 38:52

8M ago38:52

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Today, we're joined by the creative and innovative founder of Nopalera, Sandra Lilia Velazquez. Sandra takes us on a journey through a powerful narrative of embracing Chicana identity, to her band Pistolera, to crafting beauty products with the Mexican cactus, the Nopal, that encapsulates Mexican heritage. The Nopal cactus isn't just a plant; it's …

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S5 Ep61: Breaking the Mold: Anna DeShawn's Social Entrepreneurial Impact for BIPOC and QTPOC Podcasting Creatives 34:57

9M ago34:57

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We continue to celebrate Black History month with multi-award winner and Ambie award-winning host Anna DeShawn, as she pioneers the media landscape with a blend of rhythm and revolution from E3 Radio, to The Queer News Podcast and now, The Qube app that curates the best music and podcasts by BIPOC and QTPOC creators. Recently inducted into the Chic…

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S5 Ep60: A Journey of Storytelling and Resilience with Afros & Audio, FWD Movement & Vanguard Network CEO & Founder, Talib Jasir 38:59

9M ago38:59

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Talib Jasir is a lifelong creator and storyteller and his journey has been one of evolution and resilience. He takes us on a journey of how he was captivated by audio storytelling in the back of his mother’s car and from listening to audiobooks through the library dial up telephone. YES, it was a thing back in the day! His narration of storytelling…

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S5 Ep59: Tatiana Quaife Founder and CEO of Rising Women Sisterhood Beyond Corporate Life 47:04

9M ago47:04

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Tatiana Quaife is a purpose-driven leader using her authentic voice and experiences to inspire and empower other Corporate America professionals to turn inwards and unleash their authentic magic within. With fifteen years of leadership experience as a Latina executive at Airbnb, The Walt Disney Company and Procter & Gamble, Tatiana experienced firs…

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S5 Ep58: Nancy Flores Founder of Cultura Media and Austin Vida for journalism that centers the voces of Austin’s comunidad 41:12

11M ago41:12

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Nancy Flores, former journalist of the American Austin Statesman, founder of Cultura Media and Editor and Publisher of Austin Vida, and I discuss how do Latinos find trusted news sources within our communites especially after Covid-19 and the election of 2020. Before the pandemic hit and the elections of 2016, local news resources began to disappea…

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S5 Ep57: Patrick Hill CEO of Disctopia A Content Creator Platform Changing the Landscape of Monetization 56:39

11M ago56:39

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How do you build a technology platform from the ground up with music as your first passion? Once that is done, how do you distribute that content with all the digital platforms that are available and how do you get paid or set your price? Getting to point A to point B is what Patrick Hill is doing with his new engagement platform, Disctopia, for co…

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S5 Ep56: Women Building Socio Economic Change in Puerto Rico. Verónica Colón Rosario Executive Director of Fundación de Mujeres en Puerto Rico 41:40

12M ago41:40

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Veronica Colon Rosairio. Executive director of Fundacion de mujeres en Puerto Rico was founded by women in the Diaspora and within Puerto Rico, which promotes social justice and supports the economic security, safety, health, reproductive autonomy and general empowerment of women, girls and gender-fluid individuals in Puerto Rico. Why is this so im…

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S5 Ep55: Karina Martinez Co-Founder of Drafted, a sports platform for Latinas and Women's Sports 35:33

1y ago35:33

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Welcome Karina Martinez, Co-Founder of the first platform for Latina & women's sports, called DRAFTED, where she is harnessing the power of the Latina Sports FANDOM, where more people feel seen and heard in the world of sports, by the heartbeat that pounds throughout stadiums, arenas, muddy fields, and playground courts with no nets. She is helping…

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S5 Ep54: Kayla Castañeda CEO of Agua Bonita and Forbes 30 under 30 42:15

1y ago42:15

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Kayla Castenada, of Agua Bonita who has broken into the Beverage industry with her Agua Bonita drinks, a non-alcoholic beverage, saw an opportunity in the Non-Alcoholic Drinks market with Agua Frescas being something viable within a large industry, but wasn't recognized as an option by global brands. The market opportunity for 2023 amounts to US$49…

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S5 Ep53: "The Climate Change Economy is for Us" Michelle Romero Chief Strategy Officer of Dream.org 34:01

1y ago34:01

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In this podcast episode, We discuss the 369 Billion Dollar Inflation Reduction Act, from the Biden Administration… for climate change investments, solutions to reduce the high costs of living, which can help with lowering costs for households that may not otherwise know they have access to such opportunities. Who is this green economy really for? W…

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S5 Ep52: Advancing Racial, Economic and Gender Justice with Beatriz (Bia) Vieira CEO of Women's Foundation California 41:34

1y ago41:34

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Welcome to Season 5 with Beatrice (Bia) Vieira, CEO of The Women’s Foundation California, a publicly supported foundation dedicated to achieving racial, economic, and gender justice by centering the experience and expertise of communities most impacted by systemic injustice. Their vision is to build a feminist future for California by investing in,…

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"Unshackled Allegiances: Beyond the Party Lines" 34:28

1y ago34:28

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"Hey kings, this is 'Unshackled Allegiances: Beyond the Party Lines.' Ever felt like you’re just a pawn in the political game? It's time to flip the script. Dive deep into the history tying Black men to political parties and ask if they’ve truly had our backs. Feeling trapped in the loyalty game? Why settle? You’ve got power, and it ain't just abou…

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S4 Ep51: Elsie Escobar Latina Podcasting Pioneer and She Podcast CoFounder 53:01

1y ago53:01

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Closing out our season 4 with Elsie Escobar from She Podcast and Libsyn's "The Feed" podcast! Elsie is a podcasting pioneer with 17 plus years as a podcaster, El Salvadoran immigrant, Co-Founder of She Podcasts with 20K members and the Director of Community and Content at Libsyn- a hosting, distribution, and monetization podcasting platform. Howeve…

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S4 Ep50: Chicano Hollywood Founder, Johnny Murillo, Elevates and Unites The Chicano Voice 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

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Streaming platforms have created a whole new avenue, and revenue, for new content to be distributed, promoted and accessed. Covid shut down gave us a whole new avenue to search for our narratives, and our cultural dialogue. Meet John Murillo, Founder of Chicano Hollywood, a media and film streaming platform based out of Los Angeles California, that…

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Cory L Hughes: "Unleashing The Honorable Alpha: A Real Talk on Accountability 52:20

1+ y ago52:20

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Podcast Summary Welcome to The Grown Man Shit Podcast Episode #11 "Unleashing the Honorable Alpha: A Real Talk on Accountability". This episode challenges the status quo of masculinity, forcing an introspective look at character and personal growth. Join us as we navigate these demanding waters with our esteemed guest, Cory L. Hughes, who expertly …

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Embracing Love as a Catalyst for Personal and Collective Spiritual Growth 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, we delve into the true essence of love as defined by the "intentional and willful extension of oneself for the purposes of nurturing one's own and/or another's spiritual maturity". We start by unpacking this profound definition, shedding light on the true depth and dimensions of love beyond mere sentim…

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Dr. Leroy McKenzie Jr. Unleashing Your Business Potential with our Chief Ops Guru" 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

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Podcast SummaryWelcome to "Unleashing Your Business Potential with our Chief Ops Guru" Dr. Leroy McKenzie Jr. on the Grown Man Shit podcast, where in this episode, we dive deep into the world of business systems and the transformative impact they can have on your entrepreneurial journey. In this candid and empowering episode, Dr. McKenzie Jr. share…

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S4 Ep49: Bianca Lopez Co-Director of Valley Improvement Projects Seeks Environmental Justice For California Farm Working Communities 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

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Did you know California is the largest producer of almonds and dairy here in California and largest exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables in the nation? The United States is fortunate to have fresh foods grown here in California. 90% of workers that support the industry are Latino farm workers, with the highest poverty and live disproportionately…

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Lavon Lewis: "Character Matters: The Power of Integrity, Influence, and Impact" 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

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Podcast Summary In this captivating episode of The Grown Man Shit Podcast" "Character Matters," we sit down with Lavon Lewis, a renowned expert in branding and marketing and we talk about how personal development and leadership impact branding, marketing and relationships. Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the profound infl…

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Greg Davis: "Behind Brilliance: The Unseen Price of Achievement" 1:00:36

1+ y ago1:00:36

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Episode Summary: Welcome to The Grown Man Shit Podcast, where we dive deep into the raw and unfiltered realities of success. In this episode, we have a special guest, the one and only Bishop Greg Davis. Brace yourself, because we're about to uncover the unseen price of success. Bishop Greg Davis fearlessly bares it all as he shares the sacrifices h…

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Marquel Russell: Hustle Redefined: From Street Hustler To Business Titan 1:10:46

1+ y ago1:10:46

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Episode Summary: In this adrenaline-fueled episode, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Marquel Russell, once a notorious street hustler, now a groundbreaking business powerhouse. Leaving the treacherous drug trade behind, Marquel has leveraged the strategies that once ruled the underground, transforming them into legitimate, lucrative marketin…

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S4 Ep48: The State of Latino Entrepreneurship with Latino Business Action Network COO, Jennifer Garcia 38:59

1+ y ago38:59

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The journey to being an entrepreneur to a multi-million dollar company can be challenging when you don't have an uncle that's a banker. Jennifer Garcia, COO at LBAN, Latino Business Action Network, a Silicon Valley based non profit, discusses how we can move beyond just the side hustle, to entrepreneur, to multi-million dollar business with convers…

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Donald Morton Interviewed by Mr Dee Brown: The Journey of a Self Made Man: I Did It My Way 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

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Episode Summary: In this riveting episode of "Self-Made Men", host Dee Brown dives deep with special guest Donald Morton. A titan in the industry, Morton rose from humble beginnings to carve a niche for himself, embodying the essence of a self-made man. Through sweat, grit, and unyielding resolve, he hewed a path from obscurity to the pinnacle of h…

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Walter Sellers: "Beasting In Business and the Gym: Achieving Work-Life-Fitness Balance" 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

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Episode Summary: "We all have 24 hours in a day. The question is not whether you have time or not. The question is how you manage your time. Men lose 3% of bone density annually" - Walter SellersAs Black Men, life can be a constant hustle, with demands pulling us in every direction. But let me tell you, finding that sweet spot of world-life fitness…

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S4 Ep47: "Latina Leadership is our future" says Marilyn Alverio CEO of Latinas and Power.com 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

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Marilyn Alverio, a corporate marketing strategist and community advocate who has spent decades dedicated to empowering women. Over the course of the past 19 years, the Latinas and Power Symposium, an annual event held in June, has created a network upwards of 10,000 women throughout the United States and in several countries around the world. The L…

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Lou Rosado: "Bucks and Brothers Wealth Building Strategies for Black Men" 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

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Episode SummaryWarning!"Behavioral finance challenges people. It's a conversation about owning your own behaviors that impact your financial decision making. To do so, you've gotta do a deep dive into yourself and be honest. Black n Brown families tend to be closed minded. It's difficult to get through the fear, so we say sh*t like "they don't want…

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Special Guest Host Michael Claiborne: Her Lap... His Safe Place 1:07:01

1+ y ago1:07:01

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“Men need a lap that is soft enough to catch his tears and solid enough to keep his secrets” - Michael Claiborne Episode SummaryThe little boy , Linus, from the Peanuts needed a safety blanket. He needed something to make him feel secure. He needed something that he could hold onto and rest in being there for him at his most transparent moments. La…

1+ y ago48:34

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What happens when you bring three fierce Latinas who are inspired by the power of technology and their passion for building digital equity for their communities? Women Tech Makers of Modesto are championing the next generation of tech literacy, confidence and digital community to an area that is least seen as the next technology hub of technology s…

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