Today, we are back with some more guests that are near and dear to our hearts! This episode features the men that are a part of Keith's Circle of Life. We're talking all about the importance of having (and keeping) a network of people and the state of black men in America.

Our guests:

Michael Farris Jr. - Director, Diversity & Inclusion at YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

Michael DeVaul - Strategy Leader for Boys and Young Men of Color at YMCA of the USA

David Brown - President/CEO, Capital District YMCA

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Today, we have guests that are near and dear to our hearts! This episode features the women that are a part of Rodrigua's Circle of Life. We're talking all about the importance of having (and keeping) a network of people that will life you up, challenge you, and celebrate you. 

Our guests:

Heather Wilson - Vice President, Operations/Healthy Living Strategy at The Y in Central Maryland

Lucria Ortiz - President & CEO at Yonkers YMCA

Zakiyyah Boone - Chief Executive Officer at Wonderspring Early Education

Angelique Williams - Regional Director of Development at American Red Cross

Stephenie Smith - Managing Partner, Sophic Solutions

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Orrin Woodward, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Life, says “Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar.” Today, we are talking about leadership and developing others.

RESOURCES

Time100 Most Influential People 2019 - Time

7 Characteristics of Inspiring Leaders - Entrepreneur

Three Habits Of Motivational Leaders – Fast Company

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There are over 470,000 words in the Merriam Webster Dictionary, but how you use them is what’s important. In today’s episode, we are talking about the power of words.

RESOURCES:

My Top 10 Most POWERFUL WORDS and Why – The Good Men Project

The Power of Spoken Words – Huffington Post

189 Powerful Words That Convert: Write Copy That Gets Your Customer’s Attention Every Time - Buffer

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During this pandemic, folks have been able to try new things and experience a new side of life. In this episode, we’re talking about the things that are overrated, underrated, and why.

RESOURCES:

8 Overrated Things You’ve Given Too Much Importance To In Life - LifeHack

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Is it possible that our society's racism has backfired on the very same people set up to benefit from privilege? In this episode, we talk about the cost of racism and potential missed opportunities within our society.

RESOURCES:

Heather C. McGhee – Racism Has A Cost For Everyone - TED

The Costs of Racism to White People - Paul Kivel

Black Buying Power By The Numbers: History In The Making - NewsOne

The economic impact of closing the racial wealth gap - McKinsey & Company

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According to a CNBC report, "Nearly 70% of the more than 11,000 people polled in May and June said how a CEO reacts to an issue, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, would permanently affect their decision to buy from the company." In this episode, we discuss the corporations engaging in the racial justice space and how to hold them accountable.

RESOURCES:

Hashtags won’t cut it. Corporate America faces a higher bar in a reckoning on racial inequality - CNBC

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Ally, Amplifier or Accomplice? In this episode, we break them all down and discuss becoming each one. 

RESOURCES: 

Ally or Accomplice? The Language of Activism – Teaching Tolerance 

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Today, we will be talking about economic Development and the revitalization of neglected communities with our guest, Terrence Maiden, CEO and Managing Partner for Russell Glen, a real estate development and investment company. He is one of the top 500 influential business leaders in Dallas, a Texas Christian University alum, and former football star playing alongside his twin brother, Tim.

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

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Connect with Terrence on Twitter // Linkedin

Follow Russell Glen on Linkedin // Facebook

RESOURCES:

TwoWins.org 

RussellGlen.com

100resilientcities.org

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Today, we are talking about how social and historical factors can affect a community's ability to thrive with Jerry Hawkins, Executive Director of Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (DTRHT).

Connect with DTRHT on Twitter: @DallasTRHT

Connect with The Imagining Freedom Institute on Twitter: @TheIFInstitute

Connect with Jerry on Twitter: @JerryLeads

RESOURCES:

Redlining was banned 50 years ago. It’s still hurting minorities today - The Washington Post

HOLC “Redlining” Maps: The Persistent Structure Of Segregation And Economic Inequality - National Community Reinvestment Coalition

Growing and Catalyzing the Urban Resilience Movement - 100 Resilient Cities

Dog Whistle - Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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