While beginnings matter, Ronald Jean proved against insurmountable odds that his beginning would not dictate his future. As a child, Ronald frequently ran away from home spending days on the streets to escape the abuse. At the age of 13 after

The Creator | Victor Dandridge

Oct 29th, 2020 47m 35s

Writer. Publisher. Creator. Designer. Educator. Victor Dandridge encompasses each of these titles in his own unique way. No one title more descriptive of Victor’s character than the self-proclaimed title of “The Hardest Working Man in Comics

The Texan | Jessalyn Forde

Oct 2nd, 2020 42m 49s

In this episode, Jess dives into growing up in Texas, in the church and being the daughter of an interracial couple. We discuss her 2020 journey of self-care through quarantine and furlough and her self-discovery through our country’s racial u

The Coach | Troy Lewis

Sep 23rd, 2020 29m 20s

In this episode, Troy discusses his ideology that both a wealthy mind and body are equally important, the discrepancies within the fitness industry in underserved communities and the daily small tips that everyone can achieve for a healthier li

The Strategist | Ashley Harmon

Sep 11th, 2020 48m 20s

In this episode, Ashley discusses her childhood growing up in a biracial family, the importance of the media taking a role in telling more positive black stories, and the struggle that black businesses and entrepreneurs are over mentored and un

The Educator | Peter Pannell

Aug 27th, 2020 52m 14s

Listen to Peter discuss his parent's methods of instilling freedom of thought and inquiry at a young age, his path to becoming an educator and our system’s holes, parents responsibility and why educational malpractice should be a real issue.

The Investor | Charity May

Aug 19th, 2020 52m 59s

In this episode, Charity outlines the importance of bringing your whole self into every avenue of life especially your career, her journey in identifying herself as a creative and the complex yet vital intersection between business, impact, equ

The Expat | Edwina Kulego

Aug 4th, 2020 45m 23s

Listen to Edwina as she dives into her experiences growing up in Sweden with a global mindset, her brave decision to move to New York at age 19, how segregation is alive and well in America today in both our cities and our workplaces and how th

The Lightworker | Patrice Russell

Jul 30th, 2020 53m 19s

In this episode, we discuss a meeting Patrice had with an executive in which he turned his back for the duration of the meeting, marketing as a powerful platform to change minds and her commitment to leave people and places better than she foun

The Advocate | Jamila Galloway

Jul 22nd, 2020 36m 34s

In this episode, Jamila discusses her advice for leaning into your life’s journey no matter the path, her career and life experiences through a racial equity lens and her deep emotional connection to women’s empowerment and advocacy through exa

The Sage | Ron Walden

Jul 16th, 2020 48m 29s

As a life-long advocate for social causes, Ron Walden utilizes his years of experience in sales, marketing and strategic planning to connect both the dots and the people that will create change.

The Dreamer | Zee Rojas

Jul 14th, 2020 47m 3s

As the Founder of Wild Hearts Agency, a social, lifestyle, digital marketing and PR agency based in Santa Monica, California, Zee uses her keen creativity and insight to cut through the noise and position messages that matter.

The Fashionista Part 2 | Sharifa Murdock

Jul 3rd, 2020 24m 15s

In Episode 4: Part 2, We tackle tough questions regarding race, her personal experience with the police and the necessary change needed to move our country forward. Sharifa discusses how changing people’s mind should not be the focus, but inst

The Fashionista Part 1 | Sharifa Murdock

Jul 3rd, 2020 22m 54s

In Episode 4: Part 1, Sharifa discusses her childhood love of fashion, her undeniable work ethic regardless of job or title, her mom’s influence on her self image and her drive to support young women from all walks of life.

The Yogi | Alicia Easter

Jun 29th, 2020 51m 19s

In this episode, Alicia Easter "Ace" discusses the devastating loss of her mother at age 19, the path to self-acceptance that she’s learned through yoga and her hope for all humans to learn the act of self-forgiveness and acceptance.

The Chef | Leighton Murdock

Jun 25th, 2020 35m 20s

Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, chef and entrepreneur, Leighton Murdock talks to us about his family and life influences, leaving a legacy that will impact the world through his cannabis-infused culinary cuisine, Aroma Culinary.

The Storyteller | Edwin Lewis

Jun 23rd, 2020 36m 15s

In this conversation, TheIncluded Co-Founder, Edwin lewis discusses his childhood growing up as a black kid in a predominantly white area in Los Angeles, the impact a diverse collection of friends made in shaping his life and black culture in t

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