New survey data released by DonorsChoose states that “Black male teachers spend more time mentoring and counseling students than any other demographic.” This is great. And, I wonder, by spending so much time with students, are they missing out on opportunities for personal growth and professional development. I discuss this and more in this episode. Enjoy

Self confidence can be defined in a lot of different ways under many different circumstances and situations. When thinking about self-confidence is the face of ambiguity, uncertainty, complex, what are the ingredients for self-confidence? Well, I explore a few, such as emotional intelligence, lives experience and others) in this episode. Take a listen.

In this episode, part 2, I share some new thinking about how I hope to better communicate my pain to others AND how to create brave spaces where Black men can more effectively come to terms with and manage their “pain”.

I have been away for a bit, so I decided to drop a two part series on the topic of pain. In the this episode, I share my recent experience coming to terms with pain. It’s not that I’ve never felt pain, its just that the way I classify it has been heavily influenced by my upbringing and socialization in these here United States of America. Take a listen.

Sounds like a simple question. Yet, it is difficult for me to answer. In this episode I explain why. Enjoy!

In this episode, I reflect on some advice my chiropractor gave me concerning how best to prevent a chronic injury from occurring. Spoiler Alert: Their answer was less stress in your life, not a new stretch or strength routine.

Im in the process of launching a project that will expand the services and reach of BMEsTalk, while deepening our impact. All that said, I’m learning a lot while on this journey. Take a listen.

In this episode I talk a bit more about my journey to cultivating my inner voice. No one talks to me more than myself.

I respond to title of this episode and more in this week’s episode.

I want my tree to full of successful Black men educators inspired to reach their full potential.