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Storytelling, Mental Health & Purpose: Thomas E. Huntington of SoupBowl Network
By Lana Reid | May 18, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Thomas E. Huntington, founder of SoupBowl Network, to discuss how storytelling, lived experience, and intentional dialogue can support mental health, identity, and purpose. Thomas shares how creative expression and narrative healing create safe spaces for individuals and communities to process trauma, explore truth, and engage in meaningful conversation. Through storytelling Read More
The Colored Water Fountain: Dr. Calvin James on Teaching Black History to Children
By Lana Reid | May 11, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Dr. Calvin James, author, educator, and music producer, to discuss teaching Black history to children through honest, age-appropriate conversations. Dr. James shares the inspiration behind his children’s book The Colored Water Fountain and reflects on how he explains racism, segregation, and Black lived experiences to his daughter. Through storytelling and Read More
Sales Is a Service: Bruce Hill on Personal Growth, Mindset, and Meaningful Selling
By Lana Reid | May 4, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Bruce Hill, sales consultant and owner of New Skills New You, to discuss the concept of sales as a service and how selling can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Bruce shares how confidence, communication, and mindset shape success both professionally and personally. He explains why reframing sales as Read More
Cultivating Your Calling & Purpose: Lionel Hilaire on Meaningful Work and Intentional Living
By Lana Reid | April 27, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Lionel Hilaire, speaker, author, and mentor, to discuss cultivating purpose, meaningful work, and personal calling. Lionel reflects on the importance of doing intentional inner work, developing self-awareness, and aligning daily actions with long-term purpose. He shares how discipline, reflection, and accountability shape not only professional success, but also fulfillment, leadership, Read More
Paternity Deception & Co-Parenting Challenges: Floyd Rounds Jr. Shares His Story
By Lana Reid | April 20, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Floyd Rounds Jr., author and advocate, to discuss the deeply personal and often unspoken topic of paternity deception and the impact it can have on men, families, and children. Floyd shares his lived experience of discovering that he was not the biological father of a child he was raising and Read More
From Jim Crow to Academia: Dr. Livingston Alexander on Education, Resilience, and Legacy
By Lana Reid | April 13, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Dr. Livingston Alexander, educator, author, and President Emeritus of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, to discuss his remarkable life journey from growing up in a segregated South during the Jim Crow era to becoming a respected leader in higher education. Dr. Alexander reflects on how education served as both Read More
A Black Therapist Takes on Mental Health: Dana Davenport on Healing Black Men
By Lana Reid | April 6, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Dana Davenport, licensed therapist and owner of Better Day Better You Counseling and Consulting, to discuss Black men’s mental health and the importance of culturally responsive therapy. Dana shares insight into the unique challenges Black men face when seeking mental health support, including stigma, trauma, and access to care. He Read More
“The Male Perspective” hosted by Lana Reid: guest Treveal Lynch
This episode of “The Male Perspective ” Lana sits down with the Author, Pastor, Podcaster and Speaker, Treveal Lynch to discuss the process of coming to understand our personal value and worth, “connecting the dots” and taking accountability in life, plus the power of prayer. For more information on Treveal Lynch: https://www.iamthepossible.com/ http://iamthepossiblepodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iamthepossible https://www.instagram.com/iamthepossible/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQegfUowWOnKaW9LEUAtdhg https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/treveal-cw-lynch/the-corridor-to-confidence/paperback/product-1mvr228.html
Read More“The Male Perspective” hosted by Lana Reid: guest Curtis E. Hall II
This episode of “The Male Perspective ” Lana chats with the Founder of Nu Collar Solutions, Curtis E. Hall II about the challenges young boys of color face and the powerful impact that mentorship has in their lives. For more information on Curtis E. Hall II: https://nucollarllc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nucollarsolutions/ https://www.facebook.com/nucollarfounder/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chall1977
Read More“The Male Perspective” hosted by Lana Reid: guest Abraham Sculley
This episode of “The Male Perspective ” Lana chats with Author, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate, Abraham Sculley about his personal experiences during college with depression and the work he now does to educate and eradicate the stigma associated with mental health challenges. For more information on Abraham Sculley: https://www.abrahamsculley.com/ https://speaks2inspire.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3yEXKQheNsJmo63UTwbKcm https://www.abrahamsculley.com/shop https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/ https://www.facebook.com/abrahamsculleyspeaks
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