December 26er Podcast

Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician, educator, and motivational speaker, Dr. Magdala Chery discusses overcoming trauma, setting appropriate boundaries to facilitate emotional and psychological healing, and building a career on her own terms.

December 26er Podcast Producer, Damarcus joins Delisha on the mic to discuss manifesting their philanthropic vision, making unconventional life choices, and the importance of forging meaningful relationships.

Model, actress, and entrepreneur, Kenya Heyliger discusses leaving behind a career in IT to pursue her passions full-time, and maintaining positivity and confidence despite the challenges that come with her chosen path.

Beauty pageant winner turned stylist and visual merchandiser, Deniece Mitchell discusses being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 32, making the decision to take her power back, and building a brand to inspire others to do the same.

Motivational speaker and career coach, Randall E. Toby discusses overcoming childhood challenges, building a career, then leaving a full-time job behind to pursue his passions, which include founding the "Breakfast with Our Boys” series and Magnificent Men Mentoring Group.

Writer, Social Impact Strategist and Founder of MogulPRO Consulting, Glenda Smiley discusses honing her skills in such areas as executive support, program development and organizational growth, making the decision to leave a coveted position at Black Girls Rock, and navigating her current roles as an "intrapreneur," partner, and new mom.

Entrepreneur, adjunct professor and business and political commentator, John Burnett discusses charting his own academic and professional course, and how he transitioned from working at a grocery store to a career in finance at one of largest retail brokerage firms on Wall Street.

Entrepreneur and mastermind behind Rebound Recipes, Jason Akoi discusses his Liberian roots, walking away from the premium leather goods brand he built while still a college student, and his subsequent journey towards personal wellbeing and a vegan lifestyle.

Research Producer for the Mike Muse Show, Co-Founder of the Hustlers Guild, and Advancement Manager at Urban Assembly, Kevin Beckford discusses being raised by his grandmother, earning degrees from three prestigious institutions, and charting a new course after working in the Obama Administration.

Educator, certified life coach, and speaker, Al Hardy discusses his journey from business owner to Dean of Students at Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, NJ, and his involvement in the K.I.N.G. Movement and other community initiatives.