Beyond the Culture

#082: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Darryl Jacobs. Darryl is an ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst. He also serves as the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alliance at RISING COACHES. Darryl is a former college basketball head coach--making stops at Queens College, Virginia State, Clark Atlanta, Felician College, and Lehman College.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Darryl discusses his journey as a college basketball coach: how he got into coaching, the rewards of being a coach, and the struggles that comes along with it
• Darryl shares how by chance he became a sports analyst/commentator and how that led to his current position as a Senior ESPN Networks analyst
• Darryl explains his role as Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Rising Coaches and the organizations mission of supporting initiatives for women, men, Hispanic, Asian, and Jewish communities

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Connect with Darryl Jacobs
Facebook: Darryl Jacobs ESPN College Basketball Analyst
YouTube: ESPN Darryl Jacobs College Basketball Networks Analysts
Twitter: DarrylJacobs04
LinkedIn: DarrylJacobs0713
Instagram: Darryl Jacobs ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst
Website: www.risingcoaches.com/dei-alliance

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#081: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn.

Ronnie talks about the experience of officiating over one thousand NBA games. He gives us insight into working games that involved some of the NBA’s greatest players, like Jordan, Magic, Duncan, Bryant, Iverson, and Shaq. Ronnie also shares how the NBA survived one of its darkest moments: the Tim Donaghy scandal.

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Website: www.nunnbetterrefs.com

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#080: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder

Andrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia

Andrea is a businesswoman and founder of WomanpreneuHER University

What you will learn in this episode:

 ·      Andrea discusses her journey to fulfilling her dream to become an official member of the 2000 USA Olympic team

 ·      She details how her team was almost stripped of the gold medal due to alleged performance-enhancing drug use by a teammate.

 ·      Andrea talks about how she helps woman entrepreneurs to thrive in business with her WomanpreneuHER University Program.

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Website: www.andreabolder.com
LinkedIn: @andreabolder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomanpreneuHER 

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#079: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes. 

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known as the Athletics strategist, and  has distinguished herself as an outstanding professional, community servant, and mentor. 

Dr. Barnes serves as the Commissioner of The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (First Black woman appointed to this position)
She’s a former athletic director at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA

What you will learn in this episode:

• Dr. Barnes talks about how she was thrust into the role of AD at Dillard and built the program through the Katrina Hurricane circumstance.
• Dr. Barnes discusses her distinct honor of being the first Black woman to serve as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
• Dr. Barnes shares her passion for her career in athletic programming, where she focuses on girls ages 13-18.

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Connect with Dr. Baker Barnes
Website: www.kikibakerbarnes.com
LinkedIn: @kikibakerbarnes
Instagram: @kikibakerbarnes
Facebook: @ kikibakerbarnes
Twitter: @kikibakerbarnes
Girls Program: @SYWACIA

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#078: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden. 

JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.

Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.

Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.

JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.

What you will learn in this episode:

·      JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level

·      JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career

·      JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speaker

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Connect with JJ Birden
Website: www.JJBirden.com
LinkedIn: @JJBirden
Instagram: @ JJBirden
Facebook: @ JJBirden 

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#077: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Tywanna Smith. 

Tywanna is the President and Founder of The Athlete's Nexus. Where she helps professional athlete clients protect their assets, build, and monetize successful brands, coordinate community initiatives, secure marketing endorsements, and prepare for life after the game.

Author: Best Selling book Surviving the Lights.
Smith is a proud mother of two, Tyson and Tatum

What you will learn in this episode:

·      Tywanna talked about her vision to transform athlete development through programming that aids African American athletes in achieving success beyond sports

 ·      Tywanna shared her challenge of competing as a black woman in a white male dominated space

·      Tywanna offers advice and guidance to young athletes focused only on becoming a professional athlete

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Connect with Tywanna
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theathletesnexus.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tywannadsmith/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TywannaDSmith/

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#076: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Coach Norm Roberts. 

Norm Roberts is a coach on the 2022 University of Kansas National Championship basketball team.

Norm has extensive experience in coaching. His coaching career includes head coach positions at St. John’s University and Queens College of New York.

 Norm has been a valued assistant coach at Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, Illinois University, University of Florida, and Kansas.

Norm is a native New Yorker. He's a husband and father of two adult sons.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Norm talks about Kansas’s mindset at halftime after trailing by 15 points in the National Championship Game
• Norm shared how the team overcame a great challenge during the season which he believes propelled the team to make it to the National Championship Game and win
• Norm discussed his obligation as a successful African American coach to be a role model to many student-athletes who grew up with a similar background
• Norm gave advice on the journey of being a college basketball coach

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Connect with Norm Roberts
Email: [email protected]

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#075: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Eugene Marshall. 

Eugene Marshall is the Director of Athletics at Hampton University

He’s had an accomplished career of over 37 years as a head coach and Athletics director. Making such notable stops at United States Military Academy (West Point), Iona College and Queens College in New York.

Gene is in his eighth year as AD at Hampton U.
A graduate of Northeastern University

He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He later completed his master’s degree in sports leadership.

While an undergraduate at Northeastern, Gene was a member of the Huskies' men's basketball team under former UConn head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun.

What you will learn in this episode:
·     Gene discusses the challenges of being a college athletics director

 ·    Gene talks about how he challenged Black cultural traditions by moving Hampton U. out of its historically Black athletic conference to a predominantly white conference

 ·    Gene shares how he was on the forefront of a social inclusion movement known as “Eracism.”

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LinkedIn: @ Eugene Marshall
Twitter: @Hampton_AD
Website: https://www.hamptonu.edu/

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#074: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Justin Kinsey. 

Justin is an innovative problem solver who’s passionate about project management, logistics, sports, and community outreach.

Justin is the Senior Project Manager-- Region Vice President of REEF Technology

He currently serves on the board of Florida Citrus Sports, West Lakes Partnership Inc., and the Orlando Sports Foundation.

Justin is known as a  Social Justice Game Changer

 He is a graduate of HBCU Morehouse College and a proud husband and father of three.

 What you will learn in this episode:

•  Why Justin celebrates sports legend, LeBron James’s drive and communal work ethic that has allowed him to build a legacy, which he continues to define. 
• Justin talks about his role in the success of the 2020 NBA Bubble Playoffs in Orlando Florida due to the COVID19 epidemic. 
• Justin explains his passion for social justice and that sports is a great tool for embracing our differences.

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Connect with Justin Kinsey
LinkedIn: @ justin-kinsey
Twitter: @MBKJack912

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#073: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Alex Molden. 

Alex is a former National Football League player. He was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8 seasons with the (Saints, Chargers & Lions) battling some of the best athletes on EARTH. 

Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability. Alex is a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach. 

Alex is the author of The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life. He is the host of the highly successful podcast: The Shark Effect. 

What you will learn in this episode:

 ·      Alex shares how he grew up without a background in sports, yet he exceled in his athletic talents to reach the NFL

·      Alex discusses how he uses the mantra: assignment, alignment & adjustment to empower his life and the many audiences

·      Alex talks about how he stands firm on his faith to impact the lives of others

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Connect with Alex Molden:
Website: www.alexmolden.com
Social media @alexmolden

Book Mentioned: The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement: 11 Keys for Success in Sport & Life.

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