Conversations With Lamp

Had a great conversation with Mitchell Matthews. He is a really solid dude and a great father! We discussed his becoming a father, letting his son figure out the best decisions for his future, losing his father who was his rock, recovering from divorce, and being in a much better better mental space.

Had the honor of having Shane Bell back on the podcast! I always love having him as a guest because he provides great prospective! During our conversation, we talked about him as a soon to be grandfather, going into the military to care for his child, putting himself on child support, the changing role of being a father, and his proudest moments involving his children!

Greg Fenner is the founder of A1 Performance. During our conversation, we spoke about opening his new gym, his purpose for coaching and training, the mental aspects of athletics, being able to dedicate time to himself, and books that had an influence on his perspective in life.

Had a great conversation with Candi Waller who is the founder of CWall Sports. She truly has inspired and motivated myself and others! We discussed her recent six year anniversary, following her purpose, how she almost quit, and following God's plan for her life.

Jarrett Albritton is the host of the Big Tech Energy podcast. During his career in tech, he has 40 million dollars in sales and counting! We talked about his start in tech, wanting to introduce Blacks into tech, the development of his podcast, and what he is looking to accomplish next!

Markee Brown is an amateur boxer out of Washington DC. He trains out of Headbangers gym. He recently celebrated 1 year of being sober. We discussed the benefits of being sober, how boxing has helped him remain sober, finding his purpose, and his life now being motivation to others!

JR Sparrow is the host of WV Uncommonplace podcast. He previously released an episode of his podcast discussing the racism and classism he faced growing up. After listening, I had my own questions I wanted him to answer. During our conversation, we talked about his feelings while recording his episode, his struggle to identify, his issues dating Black women, and if he still struggling with identifying with Black people.

Pastor William Spence is part of Breadcoin in the Washington DC area. Breadcoin was formed to help provide individuals with hot meals. Mr Spence talks about his start with Breadcoin, the mission of Breadcoin, the importance of having a hot meal, and Mr Spence commitment to making sure people who need a meal have the means and resources to get one!

Tyrenna Tolbert is the creator of TMajor handbags. She is currently proudly serving in the military! During our conversation, we talked about her love for handbags, how it inspired her business, the process of creating her bags, balancing work and business, how the military helps her with business, and taking her business to the next level!

Had a very powerful conversation with Rev Pauline Johnson. She is an extremely strong woman! We talked about her being married for 47 years, her work within the community, the unfortunate murder of her son, and being able to move past the grief.