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iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS7 Ep5 Black, Male, and SuicidalAccording to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, young African American men commit suicide at more than three times the rate of African American women. The suicide rate for Black children ages 10 to 19 has risen 60% just over the past two decades, OUTPACING any other racial or ethnic group.Unfortunately, Black men and Black boys often suffer in silence. Join Coach B, @king_lion34 of Touchdown Therapy as we chat about Black men and Black boys and suicide.
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Join us this Saturday as we’re bringing an OG, Terrance Johnson, @thetxjohnson @terrance.x.johnson @TXJohnson into the conversation as he shares simple wisdom, NOT RELIGION, on the praying Black man.
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Join our guests as we discuss matters of the Black man's heart. They'll be weighing in on everything from relationships, joys of rearing children, status, commitment, entrepreneurship, Black men in white spaces, processing heartache and grief, marriage, therapy, and more. Huddle Up Conversations is meant to work towards normalizing and bringing Black men together so they can assist one another in processing intimate feelings that may have been withheld. It's all about being each other's support system.
...2023-10-141h 16iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS7 Ep2 Never Vent to a Black WomanTaken from an X (Twitter) conversation that truly pained me as I read the comments as a Black woman. Join relationship coaches Fila Antwine, Tom Swoope, and Coach Paul Bryant as they begin to unpack and assist in UNDOING the narrative, NEVER VENT TO A BLACK WOMAN and other relationship advice.
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Tune in as we chat with Dr. Kevin E. Jefferson, DPM., about the importance and conditions of the Black man's feet. Here's to your foot health and foot care!
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...2023-05-2031 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS6 Ep8 Black, Male, and AcupunctureDid you know that acupuncture in america was FIRST popularized by The Black Panther Party in the 1970s, and Tupac's stepfather, brother and Dr. Mutulu Shakur as it was not only focused on detoxing addicts but served as a form of self-care and health care for the community.
Corey Brown, licensed acupuncturist and leader in holistic health care, shares with our Black brothers the importance of adding this treatment to their lives. Listen in as he breaks down what the condition of the tongue reveals, how the different therapies that he offers assists Black men in their mental and...2023-05-0644 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS6 Ep7 Unspeakable Hope from Pain to PurposeWe're chopping it up with Pittsburgh's 40 Under 40 and Forbes 30 Under 30 Leon Ford — police shooting survivor, mentor, activist, and author of the highly-awaited new book, Unspeakable Hope: Brutality, Forgiveness and Building A Better Future for My Son (May 9, 2023, Simon & Schuster). He leads with love and has redefined manhood. He discovered he doesn't have to be loud to be powerful. From manhood to fatherhood, from pain to purpose, smiling through it all, and entering into a place of forgiveness, join us as we're talking about it all!
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After 6 M...2023-04-151h 07iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS6 Ep5 Re-defining Co-ParentingShared parenting begins with understanding your value in the lives of YOUR children. When parents consider their co-parenting relationship as negative, child outcomes suffer.
Join us for this vital conversation as our guests provide their experiences and expertise about what productive and healthy co-parenting looks like, the compromise involved, the selfless work that goes into impacting children in positive ways. Remain tuned!
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We're choppin' it up with Benjamin Atanga, founder of The Stretch Loft, as his special gift is helping individuals unwind and release stored energy and stored trauma the natural way... And that is through stretching... It's more important than you think.
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After 6 Me...2023-04-0130 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS6 Ep3 Help! I Sabotage RelationshipsWhen it's not you, it's them BUT it's sucking the life out of you and everyone that's connected with that person... Know someone who consistently and historically sabotages friendships, familial, and romantic relationships? Let's chat about it!
Join our guests as they break it down from a therapeutic and coaching perspective by assessing and addressing the signs and the many ways that Black men can begin to reverse and heal from toxicity. Instead of burning bridges and allowing relationships to fizzle, bro, we're re-pairing, re-building, re-storing BRIDGES yet recognizing when it's time to take a step back.
...2023-03-2542 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastiChangeTheNarrative's Weekday Pop-Up: Affirming You
Being a Black man comes with extra challenges. Coach Sherman Nelson Jr. @inanetpreacher7397 shares why it's vital to validate and affirm yourself and your feelings as a Black man.Re-construct. Re-write. Re-present.Subscribe to the official iChangeTheNarrative channel to stream our latest conversations and creative endeavors. Hit the Notification Bell so that you never miss our most recent video. Follow iChangeTheNarrative on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichangethen...Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iChgTheNarrativFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iChangeTheNa...Access additional content:iChangeTheNarrative: https://ichangethenarrative.orgAfter...2023-03-2406 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS6 Ep2 Building Black Generational WealthIt's often an uncomfortable conversation because quite frankly, many times we do not know where to begin. We're talking with Black make wealth builders about building and creating wealth for the NEXT generation and eliminating the wealth gap! There's plenty of hope for building Black wealth and it lies within our everyday actions. Join us for this much needed conversation.
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...2023-03-0445 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastiChangeTheNarrative's Weekday Pop-Up: How to Identify and Counteract Negative ThoughtsWith practice, we can develop the ability to replace negative thoughts with positive ideas. Mindset Coach, Jevon Wooden of Live Not Loathe blesses us with practical tid-bits on how to begin that process.
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2023-03-0103 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS5 Ep9 Let Talk: Self ConfidenceThere ain’t nothing like a Black man who is unapologetically confident about defining Blackness for himself and never ashamed to claim it in the company that he keeps. He’s confident in knowing that Black maleness is both hard work yet a challenging role in this world. Despite what he knows, he is faithful in BECOMING. The Black man's self confidence means that in whatever flow, the Black man adapts.
Join executive and personal life coach, David Shawn Smith, as we chat about: what it really means to level up, how to discover your beauty in Black...2022-12-1046 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastEp5 Ep8 I AM: Let Me Introduce MyselfSelf-care does not stop in the bathroom. It comes in different forms and is a personal process. We're addressing the I AM, self-naming, the power and importance behind I AM, what begins to take place intrinsically and extrinsically, and how what we tell ourselves impacts on the mind. You don't want to miss this show; we're speaking life! Join iChangeTheNarrative and Bradley Cheathon, certified master mindset life coach, as he encourages Black men to rewire their subconscious and discover newfound beliefs about the self.
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Subscribe to the official iChangeTheNarrative YouTube Channel to str...2022-12-0334 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS5 Ep7 What the Health Part IIThere are many reasons why some people may go vegan. Reasons may include a concern for the environment, passion for animal rights, or even spiritual reasons. But perhaps the biggest reason of all is for better health for the Black community. Through my research Black people are the fastest-growing vegan demographic in America. According to a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, people who followed a vegan diet were overall healthier. Let's get into it as we chat with Vegan Black Guy about the vegan lifestyle and intermittent fasting.
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Subscribe...2022-11-2033 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS5 Ep6 The Mask of MasculinityMasculinity has always been a mask because it causes us to hide what we must heal from inside. Dr. Eddie Connor Jr. chats with us about his latest book, The Mask of Masculinity, and unveils how men can reclaim their identity, lead with their God-given authority, and love with vulnerability.
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: S...2022-11-1236 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS5 Ep5 What the HealthYOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH and the superfood, sea moss, is trending!
Sea Moss is the ultimate superfood because it provides our bodies with 92 of the 102 essential minerals and nutrients that naturally occur in the body. Tap in with The Sea Moss Guy as he discusses the many aspects of health such as energy, vitality, cardiovascular health, sexual health and function, bone health, muscle recovery, metabolism, thyroid function, and much more.
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After 6 Medi...2022-10-2951 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS5 Ep3 Calling Out Sick From AmericaNO CAP, BLACK MEN TRAVEL and NO DESTINATION IS OFF LIMITS! .Traveling while Black is a different kind of experience. We're choppin' it up with content creator and luxury travel and lifestyle influencer, Saint, about travel life abroad and how he has made a business out of it.
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: SOSSD.CO...2022-10-1543 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS5 Ep2 Black Men, Pilates SpacesBlack men have the power to occupy, operate, and create in any sphere and space imagined! We chat with former social worker turned certified movement specialist, Martin Reid of Real Men Do Pilates about how he's made a difference in helping people feel better through #pilates and what REAL MEN DO... . It's up to you to tune in.
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After 6 Media LLC: https://www.after6me...2022-10-0835 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS5 Ep1 Dear Young Brother: Lessons in Black ManhoodOur guests help our Black younger brothers navigate Black manhood through sharing their personal discoveries. They provide strategies, tools, and lessons that they’ve walked through in order to elevate their futures! We’re bringing it back once again from a fresh lens. Everyone has a story and wisdom knows no limit! Each one, teach one. Mind up!
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iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep9 Black. Male. SURVIVOR.The longer we’re silent on the issue, the more likely the cycle will continue. The longer the silence, the deadlier the results. Oftentimes men's stories go unheard, and they are forced to suffer in shame. This time Black men are at the forefront of the conversation. And in healing, there is strength in numbers. . We're talking about the effects of sexual trauma and the impact it has on the lives of men as they journey to wholeness.
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Subscribe to the official iChangeTheNarrative YouTube Channel to stream our latest conversations and creative end...2022-05-211h 17iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep8 Overlooked: Hormone DHormone D is important to the health of every system in the body, and people with darker skin do not get the recommended amount.
iChangeTheNarrative welcomes internationally recognized, retired trauma surgeon, and medical pioneer, Dr. Leslie Matthews, who has devoted his life and spent $3.5 million of his own money towards researching and uncovering the benefits of Hormone D. We're excited to chat with top Hormone D expert in the world as we discuss his global mission--to educate and help others achieve and obtain optimal immune health.
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Subscribe to the official i...2022-05-0727 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep7 The Quit ListIs it serving YOU purpose or is it serving YOUR purpose? The Black man's quit list is a personal proclamation that identifies areas of the Black man's life where you stop doing things that do not lead to your success. If the Black man desires to thrive, then the Black man must embrace personal change. The Black man’s quit list sets out to list things that Black men should let go of in order THRIVE. Mind up!
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Subscribe to the official iChangeTheNarrative YouTube Channel to stream our latest conversations and creative en...2022-04-0944 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep6 Burn Out: Running On EmptyBurnout is not a new concept; we just have a new way of describing, or rather marketing, this particular anxiety at present. It impacts us all, but the stressors found in the lives of Black men make their experience unique. To overcome burnout, you need to know what it is, why it happens, symptoms or signs to look out for, and how to combat it. Our guests help Black men overcome and experience greater rest and peace even in the midst of challenging circumstances. Let's work our way into healing, y'all; mind up!
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2022-04-0245 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep5 Whatchu Holdin' Onto: HoardingPILES and CLUTTER tell a story. What looks to you as mayhem, is at times meaning and memory to them. What seems like danger and revolting heaps of junk to you, they find identity and belonging.
STUFF is an extension of the body. STUFF doesn’t disappoint like people do. STUFF allows them control in a world that wobbles beyond their drawn curtains. What's underneath it all?
Join us for our one-on-one with host of A&E Hoarders, and CEO of LifeCycle Transitions, Brandon Bronaugh as he specializes in addressing hoarding emergencies and people in desp...2022-03-2626 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep4 Dear Young Brother: Lessons In Black ManhoodOur guests help our Black younger brothers navigate Black manhood through sharing their personal discoveries. They provide strategies, tools, and lessons that they’ve walked through in order to elevate their futures! We’re bringing it back once again from a fresh lens. Everyone has a story and wisdom knows no limit! Each one, teach one. Mind up!
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After 6 Media LLC: https://www.after6medial...2022-03-1955 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep3 Black Love StoriesOur Black is important just like our Black love stories and Black lessons in love are important. Our guests, not guests--our families to the show, discuss love lessons and love stories, and reflect on how marriage has championed them into evolving into better Black men. Listen in as our Black men live and love in the moment. This is for our children and our children's children and their children's children and it doesn't stop there!
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...2022-03-0557 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep2 Sound Off: Black Love MattersThe more people see normal Black couples in healthy relationships, the more these image become realistic, especially to Media. The power behind Black people loving one another in a society that only wants to Blacks torn down is great and could significantly change how black people interact with one another. Relationship and life coach, Troy Spry, and Shawn Dove, CEO of Campaign for Black Male Achievement sound off on its importance.
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i...2022-02-2659 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS4 Ep1 Marriage In BlackWe discuss the importance of Black marriages and why Black marriages matter. The conversation serves as inspiration for others to understand what is possible despite what is presented to us.
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: SOSSD.CO: https://sossd.co2022-02-191h 05iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep13 Black. Male. And Doula.Josh Liston and Kelly Carrington discuss the critical need to dismantle stereotypes and the importance of showing up and protecting Black women BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the birthing process.
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: SOSSD.CO: https://sossd.co2021-12-1155 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep12 Inspiring the Masses: Time On His My HandsHe owns his own time and his time is of the essence. We sit down with Marcel Benson of Benson Watch Company, one of the first globally recognized Black owned watch brands in the United States and ranked near the top of 25 Watch Brands to Know in Town & Country Magazine. Join us as we talk about his understanding of time and how it should be spent doing what you love.
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i...2021-12-0446 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep11 PROLIFICBlack Philanthropy is about embracing and preserving the beauty of Black culture and heritage. Economic equality and justice for Black communities are central to the struggle. This conversation highlights Black men who cause their communities to THRIVE with the sole purpose to PLANT. WATER. GROW. REPAIR. REBUILD. RESTORE.
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: SOSSD.CO: h...2021-11-271h 19iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep10 I Am...What does it mean to live unapologetically as a Black man?! It means loving yourself, it’s self-realization, Black independence, & Black creativity and MORE. It’s not performance Blackness, but ALL DAY, EVERYDAY, NO MATTER WHERE, NO MATTER WHAT, BLACKNESS. I AM therefore I AM. Mind up!
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: SOSSD.CO: https://sossd...2021-11-221h 08iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep9 A Statement of IdentityThe entire month of November iCTN + SOSS are coming together for healthy conversations. IT'S A SOSS TAKEOVER! The construction of a Black man’s wardrobe is something of a serious nature. For Black men, fashion is much deeper than articles of clothing—it’s a statement of identity (past and present) and an outward expression of who they are. Black men have also used style as a way to challenge stereotypes. Tune in to learn the reasons behind the outward finesse.
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Subscribe to the official iChangeTheNarrative YouTube Channel to stream our latest conversations an...2021-11-221h 12iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep7 Tears and the Pain LanguageNothing speaks louder than tears. Why are tears such a mysterious form of communication for Black men and at times misinterpreted? When is crying therapeutic and can it ever become self-destructive for the Black man? Our guests challenge our conventional attitudes toward tears and show us how valuable tears are and how they can be seen as an opportunity for communication, intimacy, change, and healing.
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2021-11-2258 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep6 Restoring the Male ImageThe Black man's image is defined by the blend of character, style, and sophistication. It is his heart, his purpose and God-given authority that most accurately reflects his true self. We chat with Dr. Alex Ellis as he breaks it down from the inside out with aims in repairing, rebuilding, and restoring what I.M.A.G.E really means for the Black man.
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...2021-11-2250 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep5 Dear Young Brother: Lessons In ManhoodOur guests provide strategies, tools, and lessons that they’ve had to walk through in order to elevate their futures! We’re bringing it back. This time from a more fresher and newer lens. Everyone has a story and wisdom knows no limit!
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: SOSSD.CO: https://sossd.co2021-11-2259 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep4 Nose to Nose with Ezra-Lloyd JacksonBlack male perfumers DO EXIST! We go nose to nose with United Kingdom's creative perfumer, Ezra-Lloyd Jackson, as he talks to us about the perfume industry, creative process, and his opportunity to work on a fragrance for Ford. Does he desire to create spaces for other Black individuals? Absolutely!
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iChangeTheNarrative is Powered by: SOSSD.CO...2021-11-2241 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep3 As A Black Man Thinks So Is HeWhat you think and how you feel affects your emotions and impacts how you view life and how you live day by day. We act based on our emotions and feelings, and if you’re not okay, that could lead to destruction. What if you were shown different? Join our guests as they correct the assumptions, challenge the Black man’s perception of self, and help unleash the legacy of trauma. Re-construct. Re-write. Re-present.
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Access addit...2021-11-2247 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep2 Pass the Mic: Hip Hop TherapyMusic is understood to have a medicinal quality for both the creative and the listener. Hip Hop Therapy has proven to reduce depression and anxiety, improve emotional expression, expand communication and interpersonal skills, and potentially lift one’s self-esteem. In this conversation guests discuss how narrative therapy is used as a therapeutic medium and serves as a healing tool for individuals or groups as they work with clinicians or music therapists.
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iCh...2021-11-221h 06iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS3 Ep1 Whole Black Men = Whole Black FamiliesWe're challenging Black men to analyze their views on family, friendship, and identity. This conversation is about self-improvement and becoming a better version of self while striving to become whole. To strive towards wholeness requires unlearning and rethinking that which is unhealthy to the entire being. We discuss what it means to be whole so that Black men can begin to break generational cycles and make grounded decisions that will impact healthy, strong Black families.
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iChan...2021-11-2255 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS2 Ep7 Black Man(e)Our guests discuss the importance of self-love, self-care, and self improvement, through simple acts of head to toe grooming and everything in between.2021-11-221h 18iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS2 Ep6 Soled Out Converse-ationsWhat is the relationship between sneakers, Black males, and hip hop culture? We learned that each idea works together to uplift the other.2021-11-221h 17iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS2 Ep5 I Love My HBCUOur guests discuss the importance and value in Black males attending and graduating from an HBCU.2021-11-221h 15iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS2 Ep4 Re-Imagining the Teaching ProfessionWe discuss the importance of recruiting and securing Black male teachers for our Black boys.2021-11-2248 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS2 Ep3 The Shape UpThere has always been one place that Black men could go to express themselves, no matter what corner of the globe you stood. And that hub is the Black barbershop--the epicenter of the Black man's culture. Our guests discuss the importance of the barber and the barbershop and how it is the staple in the Black community for Black men.2021-11-221h 11iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS2 Ep2 My Spiritual Health MattersOnce Black men are self-empowered from the inside, Black men are unstoppable. Our guests discuss the importance of listening and tapping in spiritually so that it promotes introspection as it is critical to living, survival, and flourishing as a Black man.2021-11-221h 16iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS2 Ep1 To Be Male, Anxious, and BlackIn neighborhoods all over America, countless Black boys who grow to become Black men have witnessed acts of violence while living in what some consider inner-city war zones. Because of this, thousands of Black boys are tasked with surviving the hood and PTSD. Our guests talk about PTSD and how it rears its ugly head in other experiences.2021-11-2244 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep13 Dear Young Brother: Lessons in Black ManhoodOur guests help the younger brothers navigate Black manhood through sharing their personal discoveries. The panel of brothers reflect and learn from the past and bring forward what is good. This kind of intergenerational mentorship is important in the development of Black men.2021-06-011h 03iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep12 Your Health is Your WealthBlack men have a lower life expectancy than white men. We're having a conversation about the importance of the Black man's physical health and their fight to stay alive.2021-05-2556 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep11 Building an Empire, Building a Legacy with FUBU's Co-Founder J. Alexander MartinWe talk to For Us By Us, J. Alexander Martin, about his new book, Building an Empire, FUBU the brand and its expansion, the power of Black dollars, and the importance of building wealth as a Black Man and leader.2021-05-1840 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep10 Black Men: Gaming While a BlackJoin our special guests as we discuss diversity challenges in the gaming industry, spotlight gaming developments and game makers, and identify corrective initiatives to improve the retention and promotion of Black talent.2021-05-111h 17iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep9 The Black Man: Rebuilding Our BrandHear me out.
Rebranding the Black Man is all about motivating, divorcing a state of mind, unlearning bad habits that have been obstacles to the Black man's success, and becoming a giant that empowers the Black man's brand in a positive manner. In this conversation we're tearing down old concepts, and building a new nation--the self.2021-05-041h 14iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep8 Bruh, Let's Raise Our Self-EsteemIn this era of surveillance, it is important that Black men recognize the dignity that they carry. Without self-esteem Black men lose their sense of meaning, purpose, and power.2021-04-2757 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep7 Black, Male, and CreativeCreative thought leaders come together to analyze stereotypes, dispel myths concerning Black males, and explore their strengths and achievements and the many ways in which Black male creatives can support their progress and well-being.2021-04-2047 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep6 The Forgiveness Factor: Black Men Practicing their WellnessPart of a Black man's health and wellness is seated in the heart of forgiveness. Guests discuss personal stories and its healing powers.2021-04-1359 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep5 Dispelling the Myths: Things I Wish White People KnewWhile Black men are not asking for validation, what they are seeking is for their voices to be heard as they dispel myths that have haunted and burdened Black men for hundreds of years. The goal is to educate, provide a conversation that will promote thought and clarity, raise awareness, form new constructs, and undo mental and emotional entanglements. Listen in as a generation of men come together to release pain, hurt, and even anger from their experiences as a Black man.2021-04-061h 12iChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep4 Matters of the Heart: Healing Broken Part DeuxGuests from the show's first conversation answer audience questions. 2021-03-3052 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep3 Black Men Building Resilience Among Black BoysOur guests contribute to the discourse and development of initiatives and interventions that promote resilience and strength among Black boys.2021-03-2351 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep2 Bleeding from the Wrists: Black Men and their Reluctance to TherapyOur guests delve into some of the reasons Black men share a reluctance to therapy and how to end the stigma that goes along with it. Hear from these men as they unload the bricks in the Black man's bag, and how to keep Black men from dying a silent death given the current variables centered around Black men.2021-03-1649 miniChangeTheNarrative PodcastS1 Ep1 Matters of the Heart: Healing BrokenConversations with Black Men and the healing process.2021-03-0851 min