This is a deeply inspiring conversation with one of dearest friends, Daniel Blackman. We talk about what has recently unfolded with the siege on the Capital. Daniel also talks about his recent candidacy in Georgia, the ongoing struggle with racism, national politics, and how we might build bridges instead of walls.

This is simply a beautiful man.

Daniel Blackman is a renowned human rights advocate, policymaker, and venture-philanthropist who has committed his life to resource equity and political empowerment with the hope of uplifting and revitalizing America’s most vulnerable communities. In 2016, he became the first African-American to run for office in Forsyth County, Georgia and was the 2014 Democratic Nominee for Georgia’s Public Service Commission.

For over two decades, Daniel has focused on building coalitions to bring about positive change for communities that are often unseen, unheard and forgotten.

He is internationally renowned as a keynote speaker, trainer, leader, community advocate and facilitator with over a decade of expertise specializing in social justice issues such as criminal justice reform and the eradication of the global human trafficking epidemic.

Daniel has been a guest lecturer at Clark Atlanta University, George Washington University, Howard University School of Law, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Tuskegee University, and the University of Georgia.

Daniel Blackman has been featured in various media outlets such as Forbes, Turner, CNN, NPR, Grist, Apple, Radio One, and hosts a podcast called Bluetopsy.

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Paul Samuel Dolman, author, podcaster, and speaker, presents What Matters Most (the book!) a series of interview transcriptions from more than twenty inspirational Nashville and Tennessee residents, including special guest the journalist and author Bill Moyers.

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, former Governor Don Sundquist, Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal, Grammy Award-winning entertainer Wynonna Judd, and many more share intimate and inspirational aspects of themselves.

This twentieth anniversary edition also features bonus material from thirty more notables from Tennessee, including local business owners, spiritual leaders, coaches, radio personalities, authors, and educators.

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