This is it! The time has come to bring the Sox and Sandals Podcast to a close. With mixed emotions, I elaborate on the six-year journey of personal, spiritual, and entrepreneurial growth. To all my guests and listeners that have turned into fri
On this episode I cover the backlash that Coach Deion Sanders is receiving from the Black Community for taking a job with The University of Colorado after winning back to back conference championships with Jackson State
It's election season! It's time to vote for the people that tell us what we want to hear! It's time to put our trust in new people because the people we trusted 4 years ago, well... They're just like everyone else that let us down in the past,
On this episode I discuss the conundrum of the "White Lives Matter" fiasco of Candace Owens and Kanye West while contrasting it with what has happened with the Black Lives Matter foundation.
On this episode I sit down and discuss all things crypto with crypto educator and Algorand Ambassador, Sea Will. He graciously explains the world of crypto, blockchain technology, the reasons why many exchanges went bankrupt in 2022, & more.F
On this episode I am joined by Niyi Sobomehein. He is the creator of the Sports Motivation podcast, Get ya Mind Right podcast, Imnotyou.com, etc... When I say World-Class?! I kid you not! Niyi has been a Mindset coach for athletes and entrepren
Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization
Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization
Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality.1. The Authentic Self2. Preference 3. Identity4. Internalization 5
On this episode I speak with Emanuel Solomon. Founder of Black Flame Yoga. Author of Navigating Whiteness. Creator of Cultural Emotional Intelligence.Go to www.emanuelsolomon.com and check out his work.
On this episode I speak with Tyler Monk of the Underdog Mentality.The Underdog Mentality uses inspirational story-telling and practical strategies to accomplish the goal of breaking people’s mindset bondage---releasing them to tap into the po
On this episode I am joined by David Barron, Owner of Cross-eyed Cricket Farms. He shares his journey of being a part-time firefighter and a part-time farmer.Show notes:(3:30) Introducing David Barron, Owner of Cross-Eyed Cricket Farms(8:1
On this episode I am joined by Shalimar Williams, owner of Holy Beanz Coffee, located in Portland, Oregon. From childhood to present day, Shalimar gives us the raw and uncut truth of her journey and all the experiences that led her into entrepr
On this episode I have my personal dream-team of guests, my guys Maundo and Oba. Two gentlemen who have crossed the SXSNDLS path many times, but have not been on the show at the same time! Furthermore, we dedicated our time together to review t
On this episode Trenelle Doyle and I discuss navigating the low-points of entrepreneurship. Trenelle is the founder of Go Girl Ride; a Womxn, Femme, Non-binary ride service.Show notes 4:50 - Trenelle shares about the past 4 years of establ
On this episode I discuss the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities of former Las Vegas Raiders Coach Jon Gruden and a few of his contemporaries in the NFL. We must realize that this type of behind the scenes rhetoric from upper management
On this episode I react to Dave Chappelle latest Netflix comes special "The Closer." Beyond my initial reaction, I attempt to breakdown the rationale of Dave's set. I have never experienced such an emotional roller coaster during a comedy speci
Podcasting has transformed my life. I recently started a new chapter in life as I have accepted the position of Community Justice & Equity Coordinator with the Black United Fund of Oregon. I share a common story that many of you have heard, but
On this episode Oba and I discuss the Kanye West interview from the Joe Rogan podcast. We also have a special appearance by our brother Tevin Tavares.Timestamps 20:05 - Teaching my kids about marriage30:02 - Family-Friend dichotomy 34:15
Oba and I continue the conversation about family, investing/divesting from the system, the hero's journey, the passive aggressive racism of white progressives, integration vs. segregation, etc.
On this episode my brother Emanuel Solomon and I bounce ideas in response to an amazing lecture by Professor Bayyinah Bello. Check out Emanuel Solomon at www.Emanuelsolomon.com and download his free ebook at www.navigatingwhiteness.comFollo
On this episode I review a recent Aljazeera article by a professor from Columbia University, that speaks on race, racism and critical race theory. There is much confusion going on pertaining to this topic and my goal is to help clear the confus
On this episode my brother Terrance Hayes and I discuss a rift that's is going on among two groups of black community advocates in Portland, Or. We are dealing with huge government contracts, real estate, non-profit vs for-profit, black represe