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The Middle Brotha PodcastEmbracing Challenges and Leadership as a Black Man | Marcus AllenGood brotha Marcus Allen - who is a family man, advocate and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to always challenge himself, what it means to be a CEO and a Black man 24/7, how important it is to self-analyze, serve your community and build bridges. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to give one another GRACE for us to grow together.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastImitate. Innovate. Celebrate | Dr. Wayne WilliamsGood brotha Dr. Wayne Williams - who is a distinguished professor at Temple University, Accountant and Mentor joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to create space for others, how important it is for people to be heard and how listening is imperative. Wayne Williams also details how his parents and his village instilled in him to be more than enough. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to imitate, innovate and celebrate for us to grow together.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastLeading With The Work | Jordan Parisse-FerrariniGood brotha Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini - who is a family man, real estate educator/developer and community advocate joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to walk in the greatness that God gave him, how important it is to always lead with the work and how his trials and tribulations has led him to his success. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to create generational connection and have more accountability for us to grow together.
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Let's Go ShowThe Let's Go Show with Doug Reed featuring Octavius L. Blount "The Middle Brotha"Don't miss this engaging conversation with Octavius L. Blount where hetalks about a conversational journey about Black males needing to be vulnerable, cry, laugh, smile and allow their inner black boy to be seen, heard, acknowledged and LOVED!Octavius l Blount is a leader, thinker, innovator, and proud Philadelphian who is committed to anything for and about the advancement of Black men and boys. Currently, serves as Coordinator for the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement - tasked to help create an equitable Philadelphia for men and boys of color by eliminating disparities and cr...2023-11-3043 min
The Middle Brotha PodcastThe CREATIVE Guru | William TomsGood brotha Will Toms - who is a creative guru, entrepreneur, and CCO of REC PHILLY - joins Octavius this month. Will discusses how much of a role his family and environment played in his life, including how his story is his greatest asset. Will also details his love behind his journey, the elevation of others creatives and his WHY behind REC Philly. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to be vulnerable and honest with one another for us to grow together.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastSpeaking Truth to Power | Dwayne WhartonDwayne Wharton - who is a husband, father and health & equity advocate joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to always speak truth to power, continuing to be a work in progress, and how peacefully it is to never shy away from who you are meant to be in life. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to intentionally create space to build collectively and express emotions for us to grow together.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastWalking in Your Purpose | Bernard James II (BJ)Good brotha Bernard James II (BJ) - who is an advocate for growth, mentor and a Morehouse & GeorgeTown alum joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to uplift the next generation, how important it is to start walking in your purpose. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to collectively sit down together and find out what our end goal is for us to grow together.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastCreate. Educate. Liberate | Marquise DavonGood brotha Marquise Davon - who is an educator, podcaster and activist in Philly joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to be an educator, how impactful the presence of a black man is inside and outside of school and what that means for our young men. Marquise also details how black men should have friends that allow them to “safe cry”. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to create spaces for one another and give one another permission to be vulnerable for us to grow together.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastThe Good Brotha: Community, Advocacy and Impact | Gabriel BryantGabriel Bryant - who is an advocate, supporter and community leader in this work of the advancement of Black men and boys - joins Octavius this month to discuss how much it means for him to be an advocate, how impactful the Black men in his life from his older brothers to his mentors were in him succeeding life and joy in community empowerment. Gabe also details how each generation should support the next. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to commit to gathering in spaces together for us to grow together.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastFuture Change Maker of Philly | Milaj RobinsonGood brotha Milaj Robinson, who is a Morehouse man, future politician, CEO, and humanitarian, joins Octavius this month for a great conversation. Milaj discusses how much it means for him to be a humanitarian, how impactful a role his mother played in his life, including creating opportunities for him to strive and connect with other positive Black men in his community. Milaj also details how much sports played a key role in his upbringing and how his nonprofit Youth Creating New Beginnings has elevated youth in Philly. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to just...2023-04-2551 min
The Middle Brotha PodcastSharing Knowledge & Creating Opportunities | Season 2 Episode 1: Kyle OdumGood brotha Kyle Odum - who is a Father, Husband, and the Creative Director for the City of Philadelphia - joins Octavius this month. Kyle discusses how much of a role his mother played in his life, including expressing for him to be comfortable in any space and the importance of education and instilling in him that you can learn anything in the library. Kyle also details how much his educational environment played a role in his upbringing and the importance of being a husband and a father. Lastly, he shares how important it is for us brothas to...2023-01-301h 23
The Middle Brotha PodcastSeason 2 Opener!!!The Middle Brotha Podcast is in full effect and back for Season 2! If you’re a black male with a need to listen to dope brothas engage in intergenerational conversations about how us as Black males can grow together this podcast is for you.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Octavius discuss a short recap of Season 1
What to expect for Season 2!
We’ve got a great lineup of guests this season, and we hope you join us for the last Monday of every month for Middle Brotha Mondays!
Want to see how we SPRE...2023-01-2801 min
The Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Donavan West | The Black Man Express Episode 9On the Black Man Express™, Octavius sits down and talks with passenger Donavan West, who is a servant leader, advocate, and Father. We talk about the loss of a mentor, a son's love for his mother, more service & impact than glory, why discipline is important and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-12-2314 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Wayne Britt, Jr. | The Black Man Express Episode 8On the Black Man Express™, Octavius sits down and talks with passenger Wayne Britt, Jr., who is a producer, traveler, and teacher. We talk about the loss of students, being misunderstood silently, discovering manhood and defining black masculinity, why hugs are important/refreshing and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-12-1614 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: James Burks | The Black Man Express Episode 7On the Black Man Express™, Octavius sits down and talks with passenger James Burks, who is a family man, business man and quiet storm. We talk about the importance of family, fatherhood/being a husband, the journey through understanding your partner in a relationship, childbirth and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-12-0916 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Tamir Harper | The Black Man Express Episode 6On the Black Man Express™, Octavius sits down and talks with passenger Tamir Harper, who is an Alpha man, proud product of the School District of Philadelphia, education advocate and future Black male educator. We talk about the importance of expressing emotions, the feeling of not being enough, the excitement for another brothas accomplishment and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-12-0319 min
The Middle Brotha PodcastServant Leader. Advocate. Father | Episode 10: Donavan WestOn this episode, Octavius talks with servant leader, advocate, and Father Donavan West. We sit down to discuss Donavan's path to finding and building his identity, being more than meets the eye and leaning into yourself. The two unpack giving permission, the need for more discussion around the process of the journey, what it takes to paint the ultimate picture of Black males, and why sticking around will benefit not just us brothas but, our community.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urbanthinker-media/support2022-11-281h 09The Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Elijah Wilson | The Black Man Express Episode 5On the Black Man Express™, Octavius sits down and talks with passenger Elijah Wilson, who is a policy savant, an advocate of student voice, and fellow Knight from Arcadia University. We talk about the build up of emotions and the need for the release of tears, a mother's affection, loving your own company, the love of a Father, and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-11-2509 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Gerald Witcher, Jr. | The Black Man Express Episode 4On the Black Man Express™, Octavius sits down and talks with passenger Gerald Witcher, Jr., who is a a loving Father, husband, son and trusted Accountant. We talk about the need for black men to cry, his journey through fatherhood, the love his son shows him, helping another brotha is an experience and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-11-1831 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Steve Tyson, Jr. | The Black Man Express Episode 3On the Black Man Express™, Octavius sits down and talks with passenger Steve Tyson, Jr., who is a musician/hip-hop artist, educator, and activist. We talk about the importance of love and support from parents, deep conversations on life, music, and more with his girlfriend, performance at the Apollo theater, societal images of Black males and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-11-1116 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Jack Drummond | The Black Man Express Episode 2On the Black Man Express™, host Octavius Blount sits down and talks with passenger Jack Drummond, who is an educational leader, community organizer, illustrious violinist, and University of Penn administrator. We talk about the happiness & love, the importance of supporting one another, self love and so much more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-11-0413 min
The Middle Brotha PodcastBlack History. Traveling. Lifestyle | Episode 9: Wayne Britt, Jr.On this episode Octavius talks with producer, traveler, and teacher Wayne Britt Jr. We sit down to discuss his understanding of life, his journey in educating the next generation, and what it means to know your history. The two unpack manhood, the role our skin plays within becoming a man, how life is for Black men and boys and what it means for our brothas to break down the masks we wear to live, survive, and thrive.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urbanthinker-media/support2022-10-3151 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Passenger: Horace Ryans, III | The Black Man Express Episode 1On the Black Man Express™, I sit down and talk with passenger Horace Ryans, who is a Morehouse College Bonner Scholar, youth advocate, and future teacher. We talk about the importance of making time & space, relationships, friendships, the value of being present, being proud of his blackness, speaking from the heart and more.
Enjoy the journey and remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-10-2925 minThe Black Man Express Show ™Welcome and Come Aboard the Black Man Express™!!!!Welcome and come aboard The Black Man Express™! This is a conversational show where Black men and boys will get the chance to be vulnerable, cry, smile, and allow their inner black boy™ to be heard and seen. Hope you enjoy the ride!
Remember brothas We Hear You. We See You. We Feel You™2022-10-2700 min
The Middle Brotha PodcastThe Quiet Storm | Episode 8: James BurksOn this episode Octavius talks with family man, business man and Quiet storm James Burks. They sit down to discuss the joy of being a Black man, his journey through manhood and now fatherhood, and what it takes to be aware of family history and Black history. The two unpack building relationships with their fathers, how toxic and hypermasculinity is not working for us Black men, how we should build on the momentum of being seen as human and how important it is for us to be emotionally aware and available for one another.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastThe Alpha & The Educator | Episode 7: Tamir HarperOn this episode Octavius talks with Alpha man, proud product of the School District of Philadelphia, education advocate and future Black male educator Tamir Harper. They sit down to discuss his journey in life and understanding himself, his path towards becoming an educator and what it means to show up for your students. The two unpack imposter syndrome among our brothas and our community, the unspoken language of Black males, the trauma that is involved with discovering or embracing your Blackness and how important it is to advocate and stand up for one another as Black men.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastPolicy. Community. Justice | Episode 6: Elijah WilsonOn this episode Octavius talks with policy savant, advocate for student voice, and fellow Knight from Arcadia University Elijah Wilson. They sit down to discuss his journey towards peace & #blackboyjoy and what it takes to overcome adversities and come through the fire a better man. The two unpack the need for mental health within the black community, the understanding of supporting your fellow brotha, the feeling of being a superhero as a Black man and how important it is to have intergenerational conversations and build community alongside your brothas.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastCoffee, Books, And Activism | Episode 5: Dr. Marc Lamont HillOn this episode Octavius talks with Philly native, owner of Uncle Bobbies, activist, scholar, TV Personality, and Professor Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. They sit down to discuss his acknowledgement of self exploration, his journey towards his blackness and maleness, and how his new book Seen and Unseen: Technology, Social Media, and the Fight for Racial Justice explores how the power of visual media over the last few years has shifted the narrative on race and reignited the push towards justice. The two unpack the importance of the village, what it means for Black youth to hear they’re enough, wh...2022-05-3043 min
The Middle Brotha PodcastThe Father. The Son. The Accountant | Episode 4: Gerald Witcher Jr.On this episode, Octavius talks with a loving Father, husband, son, trusted Accountant, and good friend of Host Gerald Witcher, Jr. They sit down to discuss Gerald’s passion to help people, his path toward becoming a CPA, his journey in fatherhood, and what it takes to be a presence for his son. The two unpack what it means to have role models in their lives, the love and fears of raising and bringing Black life into this world, how generations need to build relationships to even start the needed conversations, and most importantly how we as Black men sh...2022-04-251h 25
The Middle Brotha PodcastThe Perfect Collab: Educating through Hip-Hop | Episode 3On this episode Octavius talks with musician/hip-hop artist, educator, and activist Steve “Ellect” Tyson. They sit down to discuss Steve’s understanding of Black culture, how he educates through his music & art, his journey with JusListen Ent., and what it means to take ownership in self. The two unpack the impact of Hip-Hop, the role parents and grandparents play in helping us to discover and support our purpose and the positive impact that vulnerability can have in black male relationships.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastThe Leader. The Activist. The Violinist | Episode 2On this episode Octavius talks with educational leader, community organizer, illustrious violinist, and University of Penn administrator Jack Drummond. They sit down to discuss Jack’s understanding of what it means to be a melanin enriched man, his love for Black music, and how it feels to be a light of life. The two unpack the black male metamorphosis, the cycle of water and how it correlates to the embodiment of Black men, and how us brothas need to communicate more.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastThe Morehouse Man with the Plan | Episode 1On this episode Octavius talks with Morehouse College Bonner Scholar, youth advocate, and future teacher Horace Ryans, III. They sit down to discuss Horace’s path to his PhD, his journey of self improvement, and what it feels like to be a Morehouse man. The two unpack the unbalanced relationship between generations, the Black male presence, how Black male humanity is often overlooked and how to get rid of the “competition mindset” between us brothas.
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The Middle Brotha PodcastWelcome to the Middle Brotha Podcast!Here's a sneak peak into what the Middle Brotha Podcast has in store for our brothas! We will be posting a new episode the last Monday of each month.
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