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Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Voice of Leadership Series: Episode III the Voice of ServiceEpisode III: The Voice of Service
Guest: Reginald B. McGill, Constituent Service Director, City of Orlando
Host: Allie L. Braswell Jr.
Series: Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Voices of Leadership Service is the heart of leadership.
In this inspiring episode, Reginald B. McGill joins Allie to explore what it truly means to lead with compassion, commitment, and purpose. From decades of public service to shaping constituent experiences in one of America’s most dynamic cities, McGill shares powerful lessons on empathy, integrity, and people-first leadership.
What You’ll Lea...
2025-11-2623 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Voice of Leadership - Episode II - Voice of InfluenceEpisode II — The Voice of Influence
Guest: MG (Ret.) Robert Edmonson II, U.S. Army
Series: Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Voices of Leadership
Influence isn’t about power — it’s about presence, connection, and the stories we choose to tell. In this episode, MG (Ret.) Robert Edmonson II joins Allie for a compelling conversation on how leaders shape environments, inspire trust, and move people toward a shared purpose.
From his distinguished military career to his work mentoring emerging leaders, General Edmonson brings forward a wisdom rooted in humility and emotional intelligence. Together...
2025-11-2027 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Voices of Leadership, Episode I: The Voice WithinIn this premiere episode of The Voices of Leadership Series, host Allie L. Braswell Jr. sits down with Brigadier General (Ret.) Daphne Davis to explore the power of self-leadership and the courage it takes to be authentically you. From leading soldiers in uniform to guiding teams in civilian life, BG Davis shares how resilience, empathy, and reflection help leaders build trust and inspire those they serve.
This conversation reminds us that leadership starts within — and that knowing your own voice is the first step toward using it to lift others.
🎧 Real conversations. Real leaders. Real talk.
2025-11-1327 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Life Be "Lifing": Finding the Strength in the Storm Episode🎙️ Episode Description – Life Be "Lifing": Finding Strength in the Storm
Life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Sometimes it feels like everything that could go wrong, does. That’s what we mean when we say: “Life be lifing.”
In this episode of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, host Allie Braswell opens up about his own journey through life’s storms and offers encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
A personal story of navigating unexpected challenges
Why embracing unpredictability is the first step to resilience
2025-09-1119 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Series - Episode V - OwnershipEpisode V: OWNERSHIP – Committing Time, Talent, and Treasure
In this closing episode of the SHIPS Framework™ series, host Allie Braswell unpacks Ownership—the principle that brings all the others together. Ownership means showing up with your time, talent, and treasure, and holding yourself accountable for the outcomes you commit to.
You’ll learn:
Why ownership is essential to leadership credibility
How accountability builds trust and culture
Practical steps to move from involvement to investment
💭 Reflection Prompt: Where do you need to take more ownership—and what’s your first step...
2025-08-2130 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Series - Episode IV - SponsorshipEpisode IV: Sponsorship – Championing Others with Intention Welcome back to Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast with Allie Braswell.
In this fourth installment of our SHIPS Framework series, we’re diving deep into Sponsorship—what it is, why it matters, and how you can use your influence to open doors for others.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ The difference between mentorship and sponsorship
✅ Why intentional advocacy changes lives and organizations
✅ How to identify who to sponsor—and how to sponsor them effectively
✅ Real-world stories of doors being opened...
2025-08-1429 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Series - Episode III - Partnership🎙️ Episode 3: PARTNERSHIP – Walking Together with Shared Purpose
Guest: Cheddy Matthews
This week on Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, Allie Braswell and transformational coach Cheddy Matthews explore what it means to build meaningful partnerships. They discuss the 3 Cs of successful collaboration—Clarity, Communication, and Commitment—and how purpose-driven partnerships can drive both personal and organizational success.
📘 Reflection Prompt:
What does a successful partnership look like for you—and how do you ensure both sides grow?
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2025-08-0740 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - RelationSHIP Seriers - Episode II - ScholarshipOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Relationship - SHIPS Framework Series
Welcome to Episode 2 of our Relationship - SHIPS Framework™ series, based on the book Engage Invest Grow! by Allie Braswell. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Scholarship—not the kind you apply for, but the kind that challenges you to grow through understanding.
Allie explores how leaders and individuals must be committed to continuous learning, cultural humility, and emotional intelligence. Because real growth happens when we’re willing to unlearn, listen deeper, and expand our lens.
What You'll Learn in This E...
2025-07-3131 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - SHIP Series - Episode I - Relationships🎙️ Episode 1: RELATIONSHIP – The Foundation of Trust and Transparency Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast | SHIPS Framework Series
Welcome to the first episode in our new five-part series: Mastering Relationships with the SHIPS Framework—inspired by the principles in Allie Braswell’s book Engage Invest Grow!
In this episode, Allie dives into the first and most foundational element: RELATIONSHIP. Discover how intentional relationships built on trust, transparency, and reliability can transform your leadership, business, and life. Allie shares personal stories, leadership insights, and a powerful reflection to help you re-engage and realign your most important connections...
2025-07-2429 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Final Episode - The Pivot is PersonalIn this solo finale, Allie brings together the bold moments, raw truths, and powerful lessons from the Pivots in Life & Career Series. Reflecting on the four transformative episodes - from purpose-drive pivots to redefining stability - Allie explores how every meaningful shift begins within.
2025-07-1726 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode IV- Redefining StabilityOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - "Redefining Stability — Is Comfort Holding You Hostage?"
What happens when the job that looks like success starts feeling like a cage?
In this episode of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, I sit down with world-renowned artivist Nikkolas Smith — a former Disney Imagineer who left comfort behind to become a powerful voice for justice and change. His work has been featured in TIMES Magazine, and he is a New Your Times #1 Best Selling Picture Book Illustrator for his incredible work on the 1619 Project: Born on the Water...
2025-07-1036 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode III: Pivoting with UncertaintyIn Episode III of Off the Record, we’re talking about the courage to move forward when clarity is foggy, and guarantees are few. Pivoting in your career or life isn't always about knowing — it's about trusting.
We’ll explore how to lead yourself through ambiguity, prepare for uncertainty, and stay focused on purpose when the path isn’t perfectly lit.
This episode is a guide for anyone facing a crossroads.
2025-07-0330 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode II "Pivots and Paycuts"In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazer, Janina Hogans, MHA, MPM, who made the tough — and inspiring — decision to pivot her career for the sake of educational growth. When a salaried opportunity wasn’t available through a major global health organization, she didn’t stall — she shifted. Today, we unpack what it takes to bet on yourself, even when it means giving up financial security to follow purpose.
2025-06-2633 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Episode I "The Power of the Pivot""The Power of the Pivot – When Change Isn’t Optional", I dive into how to recognize when it’s time to make a shift — in life, career, or business — and how to do it with purpose and courage.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or uncertain about what’s next, this one is for you.
This podcast is about REAL conversations — the kind that don’t always happen in the boardroom but shape the way we lead and live. It’s raw. It’s practical. And it’s unapologetically human.
2025-06-1927 minOff the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - Unscripted. Unfiltered.Off the Road: The Real Talk Podcast Introduction"Welcome to Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast. I’m your host, Allie Braswell. This is the space where leaders, changemakers, and ambitious professionals come to share what they really think—behind the titles, beyond the press releases, and off the record. This is the introduction with the first episode releasing on June 18, 2025 at 6:00PM.
2025-06-1002 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition145. Is Your Feed Feeding Your Insecurities? How To Do A Social Media Reset w/ Allie Marie SmithWe all know that social media can mess with our mental health—hello, comparison trap, body image spirals, and constant overwhelm—but what if it’s doing even more than that? What if it’s quietly chipping away at our joy, our purpose, and even our relationship with God?In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Allie Marie Smith—author, speaker, and founder of Wonderfully Made—for a soul-stirring conversation about the unseen ways social media can impact our spiritual walk and overall well-being. From setting healthy boundaries to identifying when your feed is feeding your insecurities, A...
2025-04-1538 min
Wonderfully MadeThree Keys to Recovering from an Eating Disorder — with Brittany Braswell and Allie Marie SmithDo you struggle with an eating disorder or chaotic eating? Are you always dieting, restricting, or do you ever binge or purge? In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and guest Brittany Braswell discuss the complexities of eating disorders, their impact on us, and the journey towards recovery. Brittany shares her professional insights, emphasizing the importance of understanding different types of eating disorders, recognizing when help is needed, and the three keys to recovery: science, body wisdom, and faith. They talk about the importance of inviting God into the healing process and offer practical tips to help you heal and...
2025-02-2540 min
The Median Society with Anthony MitchellEngage, Invest,GrowIn this episode of *The Median Society*, host Anthony Mitchell sits down with author and entrepreneur Allie L. Braswell, Jr. to discuss his latest book, *Engage, Invest, Grow*. They dive into the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships, both personally and professionally, and how these connections can fuel success in every area of life. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable advice from a leader dedicated to helping others grow and thrive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-10-0149 min
Black Men SundaysHow to build business relationships?We speak with Allie Braswell, Jr, owner of the Braswell Group. We discuss your company credit portfolio, how military discipline shaped him as an entrepreneur, and How to build sponsorships and partnerships and understanding the differences in the two. This show is full of gems so get your notebooks and pens ready.
2023-12-171h 14
Developing The Leader Within PodcastEpisode 193: The Marine Corps Birthday with Allie L. Braswell, Jr.I spoke with Allie L. Braswell, Jr. (CEO of The Braswell Group) about "The 248th Marine Corps Birthday" and how his service molded his future.
You will learn the following:
1. What pivotal leadership moments he learned the most from while serving in the military? 3:48
2. Who was instrumental and impacted him while serving in the military. 7:27
3. His thoughts about the future of the Marine Corps. 11:57
4. His leadership “Wisdom” of his time in the service. 16:24
5. His leadership tips/advice for those entering the military ser...
2023-11-0628 min
The Leadership Void PodcastEP 52: Marine Corps, Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Leadership with Allie Braswell Jr.In this podcast episode, we speak to Allie Braswell Jr. (VP of Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at VyStar CU) about his service in the Marine Corps, His role at VyStar Credit Union, and his efforts in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion space. We also cover some of his advice to new leaders and how to handle change and challenges.
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2021-03-3131 min