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Changing The Narrative PodcastUlysseses Wilcox - EP. 28 - Higher Education Alumni Relations ProfessionalSend us a textUlysseses Wilcox is a passionate Alumni Relations professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, specializing in alumni engagement and brand growth. As the Senior Marketing Specialist for Adtalem Global Education’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Manager of the Walden Alumni Ambassador Program, Wilcox leads strategic initiatives that connect and empower alumni while promoting his institution’s mission of social change.Recognized with the Military and Veterans Staff Award and the Pinnacle of Excellence Award, Wilcox is committed to fostering meaningful connections through mentorship, networking, and advo...2025-03-2458 minChanging The Narrative PodcastTeron Buford - EP. 27 - Champion of Inclusion & Intercultural AwarenessSend us a textTeron Buford is a champion of inclusion and intercultural awareness. He finds joy in empowering and providing resources to historically underrepresented and underserved populations while also helping allied powerholders understand their position of privilege and how to operate from that space to meaningfully promote systemic justice. Teron spent the first 10 years of his professional career guiding historically underrepresented high school students to and through their college admissions processes en route to earning their undergraduate degree. He later spent three years leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts at a staffing agency in Mi...2025-02-1741 minChanging The Narrative PodcastOmar Williams - EP. 26 - Americas Product Portfolio Leader - 3MSend us a textOmar Williams is the Americas Product Portfolio Leader for the 3M Precision Grinding & Finishing Business & interim board president of Yellow Tree Theatre. He previously served as the 2021 ERG Chair for the 3M Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (3M BLAC), where he was recognized for his exceptional leadership with the 2021 Melrose Twin Cities Principled Leadership and 3M BLAC Transformational Chair Leadership awards. These accolades reflect his dedication to bold transformation and purpose-driven advocacy for equity & inclusion.Before joining 3M, Omar, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), held influential leadership roles in accounting, finance, and cons...2025-01-2738 minChanging The Narrative PodcastSeason 1 Reflection - EP. 25 - Co-Hosts Dr. Gabriel Warren & Karl O. BensonSend us a textIn this episode, our podcast hosts, Dr. Gabriel Warren and Karl O. Benson take a moment to reflect on their journey through season 1 of the podcast. They express their gratitude to all the listeners who have made their first year a success. Listen to them reflect on their favorite episodes of season 1, talk about having the podcast being streamed in 14 countries, and discuss some of the feedback they've been receiving from listeners. Finally, Dr. Gabriel and Karl talk about their vision for season 2 and their hope to partner with organization's employee resource groups...2024-12-2330 minChanging The Narrative PodcastThomas Jackson – EP. 24 – President & Co-Founder of PAR365Send us a textThomas Jackson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a career background in research and development in the food industry. Previous to opening PAR3565 LLC, with his wife and co-founder Mercedes, and beginning his journey as an entrepreneur he was an industry expert and in food science and food product development. He most recently developed products for Target’s food and beverage owned brands. Prior to Target, he created new and innovative food products for companies including Kraft Foods and Land O’Lakes. He is also de...2024-11-0427 minChanging The Narrative PodcastTodd Western III - EP. 23 - Black Farmer & Senior Donor AdvisorSend us a textTodd Western III servers as the Senior Donor Advisor for the Greater Twin Cities United Way. In addition to his work in the nonprofit sector, Todd's family owns one of the last 10 black farms in the state of Iowa, with over 150+ years of stewardship. He is passionate about educating others about the importance of farming and the impact it can have on communities. Mentorship is also an important aspect of the work Todd does each day. He has served as a high school football coach for over 10 years, in addition to mentoring young b...2024-10-2126 minChanging The Narrative PodcastMarvis Kilgore - EP. 22 - Educator & Program DirectorSend us a textMarvis Kilgore is affectionately known as a Champion of Black Male Educators and Visionary Leader, born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Marvis Kilgore is a passionate advocate for diversity in education and a driving force behind the movement to elevate Black male educators. As the inaugural director of the “Sirtify” program at Normandale Community College, in Bloomington, MN, Kilgore is dedicated to transforming the educational landscape by ensuring that Black men not only see themselves in the teaching profession but thrive within it. Kilgore’s journey is shaped by his own experience of hav...2024-10-0726 minChanging The Narrative PodcastKentale Morris Sr. EP. 21 - Dir. of Commercial Sales & President of 100 Black Men Twin CitiesSend us a textKentalé Morris Sr. resides in Saint Paul, MN with his wife, 4 children and is a two-time University of MN graduate, earning his BS in Agricultural and Food Business Management & Master of Business Administration degrees. Kentalé has nearly 2 decades of Sales, Marketing, and Analytics experience while holding a variety of roles at Land O’Lakes, Inc. with cross functional breadth and increasing responsibility. As Director of Sales, he leads the foodservice Commercial Sales Team in building long-term strategies, developing high performing sales talent, and motivating them to achieve annual volume and profitability goals. Out...2024-09-2323 minChanging The Narrative PodcastTionne Reese - EP. 20 - Sales Professional in the Car BusinessSend us a textTionne Reese is a husband, father, and sales professional in the car business. Tionne has had the opportunity to work alongside his uncle and two cousins to purchase a car dealership in Bourbonnais, IL. Tionne talks about some of the sacrifices he's had to make in order to pursue his dreams. This includes him working in Illinois, while his wife and 7 children are still living in Minnesota. To learn more about Tionne or the car dealership his family purchased, follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tionnereese or via the dealership website...2024-09-0920 minChanging The Narrative PodcastClifton Lovaloy - EP. 19 - Graduate Student & Aspiring ArchitectSend us a textIn this episode, we talk with Clifton Lovaloy who is a devoted husband, father and graduate student. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with two bachelor's degrees, he continues his educational and professional journey in pursuit of an Architecture license. Having a strong background and burning passion for Afro Studies and Design, he considers himself to be a multidimensional problem solver. His comprehension of language is at the forefront of his design thinking. This language he refers to comes in the form of a community's congregation style, familial structure, social economic outlook...2024-08-2622 minChanging The Narrative PodcastJosh Cobb - EP. 18 - 2X Regional Emmy Winning Producer & WriterSend us a textJosh Cobb is a multi-time Upper Midwest Emmy-award winning multi-disciplinary producer and writer with a demonstrated history in news and creative storytelling. Cobb blends his detail oriented lens into celebrating and amplifying often overlooked cultures and characters. His unwavering commitment has been showcased through his work at the Black News Channel, KMSP-TV (5 Eyewitness News), KSTP-TV (FOX 9 News), BLCK Press, and Minnesota Public Radio. Having always harbored a talent for storytelling, Cobb discovered his own passion for news, video production, and filmmaking as a college undergraduate at St. Cloud State University. During h...2024-08-1131 minChanging The Narrative PodcastMichael D. Watson II - EP. 17 - Wealth Management AdvisorSend us a textMichael Watson, born in Ypsilanti, MI, is a proud graduate of Grambling State University. He began his financial role as a personal banker with one of the world's leading financial institutions. Along the way, Michael enhanced his relationship-building skills and learned the importance of how proper financial education & literacy impact lives. He is now the lead advisor for Watson Wealth Management with Northwestern Mutual, a Top 40 Under 40 Advisor in Atlanta, GA and a Million Dollar Round Table recipient. He services the community by meeting with clients to discuss multi-generational planning, investment timelines, and...2024-07-2924 min