Can We Talk? 360 Podcast

CWT360° Ep. 17 – The Importance of Teaching Children Anger Management Skills in Today’s World

We welcome Delvin Rogers, Behavioral Technician Specialist and Executive Director of C.A.L.M. 24/7, as our guest of today's Can We Talk? 360° podcast episode. Our conversation focuses on his work with students in the local schools and young adults in...

Motivational Moment Ep. 15: The Black Community’s Maternal Mortality Crisis

I continue to focus on my Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm Healthcare Disparity Initiative’s mission to educate the minority community on healthcare issues. What individuals can do to take ownership of their own healthcare journey and learning how to navigate being...

CWT360° Ep. 16 – The Tragedy of Human Trafficking: A Bigger Problem Than You Think

Today’s guest is Victor Williams, President of the Anti-Human Trafficking organization Quest2Freedom. Victor has made it his mission to inform the public on how truly insidious the issue of human trafficking and exploitation is today. It is the fastest growing...

Motivational Moment Ep. 14: There Are Angels Around Us Every Day

Welcome back to our second Can We Talk? 360° Motivational Moment for 2024! Today I speak of the miracle when someone briefly enters your life but changes it for the better forever. I recall those instances where my life was...

CWT360° Ep. 15: The War Against Civil Rights & the Law

Our first Can We Talk? 360° podcast interview of 2024 features Jerry Girley, Founder and Managing Partner of The Girley Law Firm, and his daughter, Brooke Girley, Professor at the Delaware Law School and Of Counsel at The Girley Law...

Motivational Moment Ep. 13: Have We Become a Society of Clichés?

Hello and welcome to our first Can We Talk? 360° Motivational Moment of 2024! Keeping with my mission to discuss topics on tolerance and inclusion, I ask you, have we lost the thread when it comes to doing what is...

Radio Host Rodney Baltimore of HOT 105! Interviews Gene on Upcoming Healthcare Disparity Presentation

Did you catch Gene's interview today on Hot 105! with Rodney Baltimore promoting his October 7th Healthcare Disparity Initiative presentation? If not, listen to the interview here and as a reminder, the presentation will take place at New Mt. Olive Baptist...

CWT360° Ep. 14: The History of Black History – Part Two: Sports & Politics – Who Draws the Line?

During this podcast, we are once again joined by Dr. Carl B. Mack for another fascinating discussion around the history of black history. We tackle the controversial relationship between sports and politics in this episode. Some have said and may...

CWT360° Ep. 13: The History of Black History: Part One

For this podcast session, one of two in the series, I am joined by the esteemed scholar Dr. Carl B. Mack, Civil Rights Activist, Author and Lecturer. Dr. Mack and I review some of the most important and painful Black...

CWT360° Ep. 12: The Next Generation Speaks to the Future – 2023 Edition

Join us as we once again take the time in our podcast series to interview a few Broward County Public Schools Debate Initiative student superstars! This episode features three extremely talented individuals – Malika Johnson and Faith Pierre-Toussant from Westpine...

CWT360° Ep. 11: Voting Rights are Civil Rights!

Our first Can We Talk? 360° podcast interview for 2023 is with Desmond Meade, proud father, Floridian, voting rights activist and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC). We sit down to talk about the FRRC’s mission, which...

Motivational Moment Ep. 12: Pursue Your Goals with Relentless Passion in 2023

As the new year is upon us and we find ourselves in late January, some of us also find ourselves losing the momentum and motivation to keep our resolutions going. I often wondered why do we miss our mark so...

Motivational Moment Ep. 11: Healthcare Disparity in the U.S.

The statistics show the facts that can’t be denied, there is a real problem with healthcare disparities in the U.S. among certain races, genders and ethnicities. In my latest Motivational Moment, I review some of those startling statistics. I also...

CWT360° Ep. 10 Pt. 2: Critical Race Theory (CRT): What Are We Afraid Of?

In our second episode on Critical Race Theory (CRT), we dig deeper into the concerning attempts by those in power to prevent the accurate teachings of the history of racism in America. Listen in as Dr. Butler makes the excellent...

CWT360° Ep. 10 Pt. 1: Critical Race Theory (CRT): Why is there so much controversy surrounding CRT now?

After a brief hiatus, the Can We Talk? 360° podcast series is back and better than ever! Our latest session is part one of a two-part series on Critical Race Theory, the myths, the misinformation and current state of affairs...

Motivational Moment Ep. 10: Can We Keep the Love Flowing?

Most of us show our appreciation towards the special people in our lives during “the month of love” (aka February). But I challenge you now to share the love universally – 365 days a year. Sharing our love universally includes...

Motivational Moment Ep. 10: Coming Soon!

CWT360° Ep. 09: Modern Love: The race, gender, class, and sexual orientation challenges couples face today.

We had an excellent podcast interview recently with my guest Dr. Thelma Tennie, ​​LMFT, Certified Clinical Sexologist, and owner of the successful private practice, Dr. Thelma Tennie and Associates, LLC. Our discussion revolved around the subject of modern love and...

Motivational Moment Ep. 09: Demand Better & Stand Up to Racism – Honoring Black History Month in 2022

I recorded this Motivational Moment episode to honor Black History Month. As I was coming of age in the ‘60s, I saw changes in society that led me to believe our country was going to recognize our greatest strengths and...

CWT360° Ep. 08: What It Takes to Motivate: How to Become Your Best Self in 2022

I was very pleased to welcome my friend Mr. Hardge, aka "the EduTainer", to be my latest guest on my Can We Talk? 360° podcast. This episode is positively brimming with positivity! We first talk briefly about Mr. Hardge's mission...

Motivational Moment Ep. 08: Holiday Spirit #365

In this first Motivational Moment podcast of 2022 I discuss how human interaction often changes for the better during the holiday season -- in comparison to the earlier part of the year. We are kinder and more charitable towards our...

Motivational Moment Ep. 07: Is Consumerism Ruining Our Holidays?

Hello and a very Happy Holidays to all my followers! In my latest Motivational Moment episode, I ask the question "Is Consumerism Ruining Our Holidays?" We all know how easy it is to get caught up in the hype to...

CWT360° Ep. 07: The Next Generation Speaks to the Future!

The Broward County Public Schools Debate Initiative is a community endeavor that is close to my heart. I have seen first hand the transformative power of debate in students' lives and my two panelists embody that greatness. So I am...

Motivational Moment Ep. 06: Our Heart Is Life’s GPS

"The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they must be felt by the heart." - Helen Keller The key to personal fulfillment is intentionality and focus, and your heart impacts your perspectives, sometimes more significantly than...

CWT360° Ep. 06: Constitutional Law and Individual Rights: Who draws the line when personal freedoms impact the safety or interest of the general public?

Welcome to our latest Can We Talk? 360° podcast episode on constitutional law and it's relation to protecting individual rights. Joining us is Dr. Rosalind Osgood, the Chair of the Broward School Board, and leading constitutional lawyer Bruce Rogow, Esq....

Motivational Moment Ep. 05: Don’t Miss Your Blessings

In today's Motivational Moment episode, I discuss how sometimes, we miss our blessings by looking everywhere but where we are presently. Sometimes, the saying the "grass is greener on the other side" makes us less appreciative of where we are...

CWT360° Ep. 05: The Role of the Media: Part I: Perpetuating Racial, Social and Political Discord; Is the media reporting on or shaping society?

On this episode of CWT360° join me, and my esteemed media communications industry expert guests, Tonya Scholz, President of the South FL Chapter of the Assoc. for Women in Communications and Eric Yutzy, Anchor/Reporter, Local 10 News, as we discuss...

Motivational Moment Ep. 04: Sometimes Our Weakest Moments Allow Us to Become Stronger

Episode 4 of my podcast is available now! Listen in as I discuss how every once in a while, circumstances in life may cause the feeling of a breakdown. But it is in those times that we must recognize it...

Motivational Moment Ep. 03: Allow Your Faith to Strengthen Your Fortitude

In this next Motivational Moment episode I discuss the principle that whatever your foundation of strength is, be it religious faith or faith built from another source, you have to have a faith of positivity to draw upon in order to...

Motivational Moment Ep. 02: In Trying Times Friends Are Like Medicine

Welcome back dear listeners! I know I have been away for a bit but I am back and with good news to share. Please join me on this positive update where I look back on the very challenging journey I...

Motivational Moment Ep. 01: Calm in the Midst of My Storm

A hallmark of our CTW360° platform is that of authenticity. Lack of true authenticity and transparency are common factors within so many social ills. Without truth and speaking from the heart there can be no hope for harmony within humanity....

Ep 04: The World Should Be Better…Because You Lived!

It’s always the right time for a motivational moment. One of my life’s drivers has always been to live a purposeful life and the foundational point of my definition of “a purposeful life” has been serving with an Unselfish Heart....

Ep 03: Healthcare Disparity: A Community in Crisis Part One

A pandemic has a way of exposing the cracks in our healthcare social net. Not only has ovid19 shown that we as a country were ill-prepared in equipment, PPE, messaging, communication, compliance enforcement, but it also highlighted the vast problem...

Ep 02: The Racism Conversation: What are we so afraid of?

We're looking at the world, the issues on race and the events surrounding these issues with many different lenses. In essence, we're "watching the same show," but walking away with diametrically opposed emotions and viewpoints. But somewhere between all of...

Ep. 01: The 21st Century Electoral Process: Maintaining Integrity & Access

There is probably no greater issue that divides us than who has the Right to Vote. Since our US General Election a couple of months ago, that debate has grown toxic and more divisive. The timing is perfect to hear...

Ep. 00: Welcome to the Journey

Welcome to my new podcast Can We Talk? 360°, a dialogue and motivational series. I am a believer that societal change and advancement begins with honest dialogue. The failure to engage in such, places us on a course of perpetual...