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Black Man Brilliance – The Evolution of The Persaud Brothers

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On this episode of Protégé Podcast Presents: #BlackManBrilliance, I talk with true legends of their craft, The Persaud Brothers. Michael A. Persaud and Irwin Persaud discuss how they’ve evolved their entrepreneurial talents from event to brand to wealth management. Along with their brother Mark, these are not just the hosts of the best parties you were dying to get into, the Persaud Brothers are world class relationship builders and marketers who share the secrets of their amazing professional journeys.

music #diversity #absolut #entrepreneur #beverlyhills #leadership #wealthmanagement #boss

Black Man Brilliance – Kenneth Bentley on Golf and Boardroom Diversity

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On this episode of Protégé Podcast Presents: #BlackManBrilliance, I have the honor of interviewing Kenneth Bentley. Kenneth, a board member of Farmers Insurance, is also the founder of the Advocates Professional Golf Association and Tour, a black golf league. We talk about the evolution of diversity and inclusion in corporate America, the need for board diversity, and why black professionals should lean into their cultural heritage on their career journeys.

Black Man Brilliance – A Pandemic of Gratitude

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On this episode of Protégé Podcast Presents: #BlackManBrilliance, I outline seven principles to keep our minds, bodies and souls intact during the coronavirus crisis. From practicing yoga to mending problematic relationships to not worrying about completing the Big Project, these are practical insights to help us come out of this pandemic with a healthy body, a peaceful mind, and grateful soul.

Black Man Brilliance – Dr. Edjah Nduom on Surviving the Coronavirus

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On this episode of Protégé Podcast Presents: #BlackManBrilliance, I talk with Dr. Edjah Nduom, a neurosurgeon at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about what we can do to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Enduom provides some straight talk on why it’s important to keep social distance and how meditation can help us get through the anxiety of this crisis. I also suggest three important goals we should commit ourselves to while we are working from home.

Black Man Brilliance – C. Brian Williams on Curating Black Culture

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On this episode of Protégé Podcast Presents: #BlackManBrilliance, I have the distinct honor of talking with artistic visionary C. Brian Williams, the founder of Step Afrika! As he prepares for his 10 city tour of Drumfolk, Brian talks about how he blends African and African-American cultural elements into an innovative new art form. We talk about the opportunities for a reverse migration to Africa and why the continent holds endless possibilities for culture creators and entrepreneurs alike.

BlackManBrilliance #diversity #hope #dreams #Africa #Ghana #SouthAfrica #Nigeria #inspiration #vibes #vibey

Black Man Brilliance – Italo Brown Says Go See the Doctor

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In our second episode of Protégé Podcast Presents: Black Man Brilliance, I’m joined by Dr. Italo Brown, emergency room physician and health disparities scholar.

As a physician and clinical instructor at Stanford Hospital, Dr. Brown is on the front lines of research designed to improve access to healthcare for black men. Dr. Brown and I discuss why it’s important for black men to get an annual health check up (know your numbers!) and why seeing a therapist can improve our overall mental health.

#BlackManBrilliance #Morehouse #Meharry#Stanford #health #wellness #mentalhealth

Black Man Brilliance – Stephen Powell on Mentoring

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Welcome to Protégé Podcast Presents: #BlackManBrilliance! Over the next 12 months, we are going to celebrate the unique and enduring brilliance of black men. I’m going to interview 20 extraordinary black men and talk about a variety of topics important to us as black men: mentoring, our physical and mental health, our political involvement, community service, marriage, finances, parenting, our culture, our identity, entrepreneurship, and much, much more. On our first of 20 episodes, I’m thrilled to welcome mentoring guru Stephen Powell. Stephen is chief programs and partnerships officer at National Cares Mentoring movement, a national nonprofit founded by Susan Taylor, the founder of Essence magazine. Stephen and I talk about the importance of self care, setting boundaries for toxic people, and the powerful and lasting effects of both youth and peer mentoring.

diversity #leadership #mentoring #blackmanbrilliance #inclusion #MyBrothersKeeper

Desiree Robinson’s Plan B

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As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week and reflect on what we’re grateful for, I’m reminded of Desiree Robinson’s incredible story of resilience. What do you do when your Plan A in your professional and personal lives don’t work out? Desiree’s story is a reminder that we are stronger than we know, and that miracles can come from simple acts of kindness by our friends and family. It’s a special encore episode of Protégé Podcast for Thanksgiving 2019!

Inside the C-Suite with Depelsha McGruder

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On this special Howard Homecoming edition of Protégé Podcast, I talk with media superstar Depelsha McGruder, the interim CEO of New York Public Radio. The Howard and Harvard Business School graduate talks about her humble childhood in Georgia, her rapid rise through Viacom, and why she started a nonprofit to help protect black boys. On the motivation segment, I encourage everyone to keep the magic going when they experience rough patches in their careers.

blackgirlmagic #diversity #hope #inspiration #lemonade #leadership #media #publicradio

Wrestling with Ethics with Shaunna Jones

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On this episode of Protégé Podcast, Guest co-host Shaunna Jones joins me to discuss this week’s big question: how do you manage issues of integrity and ethics when it comes to reporting malfeasance in your workplace? Should you report an ethics issue above your boss? And what should you consider before you blow the whistle? On the Motivation segment, I encourage everyone to, in the words of Prince, make heart decisions in business. On the Lit & Quit segment, Shaunna and I tackle cancel culture, free speech, and racial solidarity within communities of color.

diversity #inclusion #whistleblower #corruption #ethics #integrity #leadership