Beyond the Culture

#048: Are you a budding entrepreneur? Are you looking to develop your entrepreneurial literacy?

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Joseph Simmons. Joseph Simmons is the Founder/Executive Vice President of The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training (CMET).

Joseph is a retired pharmaceutical executive with a 30 plus year history of leading rapid market share growth, multiple therapeutic product launches, people development, and exemplary sales performance. Joseph has developed a variety of educational workshops and seminars to address the fundamental business needs of a diverse clientele base. Joe is a graduate of Marshall University Huntington WV.

 “We've [America] got another chance to change the trajectory of black and brown lives in this country either through voting rights or through economic opportunities”—Kenneth C. Frazier (Cited by Joe Simmons) [13:00]

“The organization [CMET] was put in place to provide entrepreneurial literacy to women, black and brown entrepreneurs to give them the foundation to be successful”—Joe [18:46]

What you will learn in this episode:

 ·      How the pharmaceutical industry continues to affect Black America

·      Why The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training (CMET) was founded and how it supports black entrepreneurs to build business literacy

·      How Coach George Raveling became the owner of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech

·      How Joe's father inspired him to affect change in the lives of others

 
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#048: Are you a budding entrepreneur? Are you looking to develop your entrepreneurial literacy?

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Joseph Simmons. Joseph Simmons is the Founder/Executive Vice President of The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training (CMET).

Joseph is a retired pharmaceutical executive with a 30 plus year history of leading rapid market share growth, multiple therapeutic product launches, people development, and exemplary sales performance. Joseph has developed a variety of educational workshops and seminars to address the fundamental business needs of a diverse clientele base. Joe is a graduate of Marshall University Huntington WV.

 “We've [America] got another chance to change the trajectory of black and brown lives in this country either through voting rights or through economic opportunities”—Kenneth C. Frazier (Cited by Joe Simmons) [13:00]

“The organization [CMET] was put in place to provide entrepreneurial literacy to women, black and brown entrepreneurs to give them the foundation to be successful”—Joe [18:46]

What you will learn in this episode:

 ·      How the pharmaceutical industry continues to affect Black America

·      Why The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training (CMET) was founded and how it supports black entrepreneurs to build business literacy

·      How Coach George Raveling became the owner of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech

·      How Joe's father inspired him to affect change in the lives of others

 
RESOURCES MENTIONED

https://tcmet.org/join

 CONNECT

https://tcmet.org/join
https://www.drdavidmwalker.com 
LinkedIn: drdavidmwalker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ drdavidmwalker
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ drdavidmwalker

#047: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Pastor Torrey Montgomery.

 "We live in seasons, moments, and opportunities” – Pastor Torrey

 BTC Clip: https://youtu.be/iisfYbKBqGg

 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/gpZ7q634fVQ

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 #leadership #speaker #pandemic #pandemiclife #musician #martialarts #bodyandspirit #education #seasons #moments #opportunities #crticalracetheory

#047: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Pastor Torrey Montgomery.

 "We live in seasons, moments, and opportunities” – Pastor Torrey

 BTC Clip: https://youtu.be/iisfYbKBqGg

 Full Episode: https://youtu.be/gpZ7q634fVQ

SUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.

Leave a comment and a review 

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ drdavidmwalker

 #leadership #speaker #pandemic #pandemiclife #musician #martialarts #bodyandspirit #education #seasons #moments #opportunities #crticalracetheory

#046: Dr. Geneva Williams is an impact leadership expert, certified life coach, podcaster, author, and speaker that helps successful women over 50 create “next step” game plans for living a vibrant life full of meaning, passion, impact, fun, and joy.

Dr. Williams has an extensive career an Executive, CEO, School Superintendent, and led the start and merger of many non-profit organizations.

Dr. Williams sits on numerous boards for organizations, lead public/private partnerships, serves as a guest lecturer at universities, and more. 

Dr. Williams won a beauty pageant in her 60’s (Ms. Black Fit and Fine) and has been featured on a recurring TV commercial showcasing her vibrant life.

“I’ll create my own platform. And I did.” – Dr. Geneva [44:34]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·       [4:35] Dr. Geneva describes her joy and excitement regarding her sorority sister’s place in history at the State of the Union Address.

·       [9:41] Dr. Geneva describes her passion for education and social work.
 ·       [11:22] She explains how defining moment in her life occurred when family received hate mail and a cross burned on her front lawn as a teenager.

·       [19:55] Dr. Geneva discusses how she was inspired by her father’s social justice and civil rights leadership.
 ·       [26:50] She explains how she launched an entrepreneurial business for women over 50 to create a next steps game plan for vibrant living. 
 ·       [40:25] Dr. Geneva details her experience of winning Ms. Black, Fit and Fine beauty pageant

Relevant Links: 

https://www.drgenevaspeaks.com/

Books by Dr. Williams:

Justice on the Jersey Shore: How Ermon K. Jones Ignited Change and Won.

Living Life Over 50: Secrets to Finding Love, Your Vibrant Style & What’s Next for You.

#046: Dr. Geneva Williams is an impact leadership expert, certified life coach, podcaster, author, and speaker that helps successful women over 50 create “next step” game plans for living a vibrant life full of meaning, passion, impact, fun, and joy.

Dr. Williams has an extensive career an Executive, CEO, School Superintendent, and led the start and merger of many non-profit organizations.

Dr. Williams sits on numerous boards for organizations, lead public/private partnerships, serves as a guest lecturer at universities, and more. 

Dr. Williams won a beauty pageant in her 60’s (Ms. Black Fit and Fine) and has been featured on a recurring TV commercial showcasing her vibrant life.

“I’ll create my own platform. And I did.” – Dr. Geneva [44:34]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·       [4:35] Dr. Geneva describes her joy and excitement regarding her sorority sister’s place in history at the State of the Union Address.

·       [9:41] Dr. Geneva describes her passion for education and social work.
 ·       [11:22] She explains how defining moment in her life occurred when family received hate mail and a cross burned on her front lawn as a teenager.

·       [19:55] Dr. Geneva discusses how she was inspired by her father’s social justice and civil rights leadership.
 ·       [26:50] She explains how she launched an entrepreneurial business for women over 50 to create a next steps game plan for vibrant living. 
 ·       [40:25] Dr. Geneva details her experience of winning Ms. Black, Fit and Fine beauty pageant

Relevant Links: 

https://www.drgenevaspeaks.com/

Books by Dr. Williams:

Justice on the Jersey Shore: How Ermon K. Jones Ignited Change and Won.

Living Life Over 50: Secrets to Finding Love, Your Vibrant Style & What’s Next for You.

#45: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Attorney Nkechi Taifa. Nkechi Taifa is the president and CEO of the Taifa Group, a social enterprise firm whose mission is to advance justice. She also convenes the Justice Roundtable, an advocacy coalition advancing progressive justice system transformation.  Attorney Taifa received her Juris Doctorate from George Washington University Law School, and she is a proud alum of Howard University. Attorney Taifa is the author of Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice. She's also the published author of several classic books for children. Attorney Taifa has written numerous scholarly works including law review articles, book chapters, and white pages.

Listen in to learn more about her continued quest for justice. 

“It’s a sad commentary…we’ve come from Black power to just let me breathe.”- Nkechi [23:50]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·      [3:20] Attorney Taifa discusses the George Floyd/Derek Chauvin verdict: The 9:29 video and the crumbling “Blue Wall of Silence.”

·      [7:40] She explains her experiences growing up in the 50s and 60s: Emmett Till, Fannie Lou Hamer, Brown v. Board

·      [9:30] Attorney Taifa describes how she was influenced to become a lawyer by Huey P. Newton’s incarceration.

·      [11:04] She explains her connection to the Black Panther Party and how she got involved in social justice issues

·      [15:17] Attorney Taifa describes her journey as a Black Lawyer working in Washington, DC.

·      [20:05] She explains how the crime bill of the 1990s impacts justice today.

·      [26:55] Attorney Taifa discusses the HR 40 Reparations Judiciary Committee Vote

Relevant Links:

www.BlackPowerBlackLawyer.com

Books by Nkechi Taifa:

Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice.

#45: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Attorney Nkechi Taifa. Nkechi Taifa is the president and CEO of the Taifa Group, a social enterprise firm whose mission is to advance justice. She also convenes the Justice Roundtable, an advocacy coalition advancing progressive justice system transformation.  Attorney Taifa received her Juris Doctorate from George Washington University Law School, and she is a proud alum of Howard University. Attorney Taifa is the author of Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice. She's also the published author of several classic books for children. Attorney Taifa has written numerous scholarly works including law review articles, book chapters, and white pages.

Listen in to learn more about her continued quest for justice. 

“It’s a sad commentary…we’ve come from Black power to just let me breathe.”- Nkechi [23:50]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·      [3:20] Attorney Taifa discusses the George Floyd/Derek Chauvin verdict: The 9:29 video and the crumbling “Blue Wall of Silence.”

·      [7:40] She explains her experiences growing up in the 50s and 60s: Emmett Till, Fannie Lou Hamer, Brown v. Board

·      [9:30] Attorney Taifa describes how she was influenced to become a lawyer by Huey P. Newton’s incarceration.

·      [11:04] She explains her connection to the Black Panther Party and how she got involved in social justice issues

·      [15:17] Attorney Taifa describes her journey as a Black Lawyer working in Washington, DC.

·      [20:05] She explains how the crime bill of the 1990s impacts justice today.

·      [26:55] Attorney Taifa discusses the HR 40 Reparations Judiciary Committee Vote

Relevant Links:

www.BlackPowerBlackLawyer.com

Books by Nkechi Taifa:

Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice.

#044: Is reparations the cure for racism today? Will the repair of Black America bring healing to all America?

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Demeris Johnson.  Demeris Johnson is a dreamer. At a young age he dreamed of being a professional football player—and he did. Later, he dreamed of being an entrepreneur. He went on to fulfill that dream by building an acclaimed athletic performance company and became a lauded and highly sought-after developer of elite athletic performance. Currently, Demeris has moved into his Pastoral calling and Prophetic instruction ministry, establishing four Life transforming streams of service: Salvations Solutions, Building Wealth God’s Way, Gospelove and We Value Black Life. 

Demeris Johnson is the author of a bestselling book entitled, "Mission Possible." His new book is "Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide."

Listen in to learn more about the need for reparations for descendants of slaves. 

“The ultimate goal for social justice and the ultimate goal for America is for there to be reconciliation between White America and Black America.”- Demeris [30:58]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·      [5:02] Demeris describes his experience with social injustice growing up.

·      [6:04] He explains what motivated him to dream of being an NFL football player

·      [14:04] Demeris describes how he ventured into entrepreneurship 

·      [18:34] He explains his call to ministry and how he serves the community of God 

·      [26:00] Demeris describes his book and why now is the time for reparations

Relevant Links:

www.demerisjohnson.com

www.Getmynewbook.com

Books by Demeris Johnson:

Mission Possible

Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide

#044: Is reparations the cure for racism today? Will the repair of Black America bring healing to all America?

In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Demeris Johnson.  Demeris Johnson is a dreamer. At a young age he dreamed of being a professional football player—and he did. Later, he dreamed of being an entrepreneur. He went on to fulfill that dream by building an acclaimed athletic performance company and became a lauded and highly sought-after developer of elite athletic performance. Currently, Demeris has moved into his Pastoral calling and Prophetic instruction ministry, establishing four Life transforming streams of service: Salvations Solutions, Building Wealth God’s Way, Gospelove and We Value Black Life. 

Demeris Johnson is the author of a bestselling book entitled, "Mission Possible." His new book is "Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide."

Listen in to learn more about the need for reparations for descendants of slaves. 

“The ultimate goal for social justice and the ultimate goal for America is for there to be reconciliation between White America and Black America.”- Demeris [30:58]

What you will learn in this episode: 

·      [5:02] Demeris describes his experience with social injustice growing up.

·      [6:04] He explains what motivated him to dream of being an NFL football player

·      [14:04] Demeris describes how he ventured into entrepreneurship 

·      [18:34] He explains his call to ministry and how he serves the community of God 

·      [26:00] Demeris describes his book and why now is the time for reparations

Relevant Links:

www.demerisjohnson.com

www.Getmynewbook.com

Books by Demeris Johnson:

Mission Possible

Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide