Detroit Worldwide Podcast

In the second installment of Detroit Worldwide's Men of Morehouse series, Marquis connects with serial entrepreneur, educator, musician, and consultant, Dr. R. Wayne Woodson about life at Morehouse College and his experience growing up as the child of an educator.

Dr. Woodson also discusses his family lineage as well as the career pivots he's been able to make through the exploration of his many gifts and talents. 

About Dr. Woodson:


Raised in Detroit, MI, Dr. R. Wayne Woodson is an educator, writer, consultant, speaker, musician, and serial entrepreneur. 

He received his undergraduate education at the prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, culminating in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (Voice Performance and Choral Conducting).
 

He has  also earned a Master of Music degree in choral conducting and the Artists Diploma in orchestral conducting from Georgia State University. 

His Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership research focused on the impact of financial aid on the persistence of Black males at HBCUs. 

As the Great Grand Nephew of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the pioneer of African American studies and labeled the "Father of Black History,"  Dr. Woodson  has dedicated himself to educating the public on the contributions of African Americans.

As a highly sought-after consultant, his primary specialty areas are fundraising, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness/strategic planning, and leadership training. 

He currently serves as Managing Partner & CEO for Woodson and Associates, Executive Director of The Woodson Foundation, and CEO of RWYN Incorporated. 

R. Wayne recently relaunched RWYN Creative Management, for which he serves as CEO and Executive Manager.

Connect with Dr. Woodson:

 

Instagram: @rwaynethebrand

Website: R Wayne Woodson

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis kicks off the Men of Morehouse series by connecting with Morehouse College graduate Antoine Griggs, who is a musician, entrepreneur, and podcast host out of Houston, TX.

In the episode, Antoine discusses his upbriging in Detroit, his first exposure to music, and the community he was able to build at Morehouse College as member of its renowned glee club.

Antoine also discusses the rise of his business AKG Music Studios and how he's committed to supporting the next generation of musicians and artists through vocal lessons and artist management.

About Antoine:

Antoine Griggs is a native of Detroit, MI and  a graduate of Morehouse College where he completed his Bachelor's degree in Music Voice and Performance.

He is also a graduate of Georgia State University where earned his graduate degree Voice and Opera.  While atteding Morehouse,  he was  a member of the world renowned Morehouse College Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. David E Morrow.

Antoine sings with the professional choral ensemble "Uzee Brown Society of Choraliers" under the direction of Dr. Uzee Brown, Jr.

He has also performed numerous roles which including Marcello (La Bohéme), Albert (Werther), and Frances Nurse (The Crucible).

 Additionally, he has performed with the Atlanta Opera chorus.

Beyond his national accomplishments, Mr. Griggs has had the opportunity to participate in the Siena Summer music program in Italy. Antoine is the founder of AKG Music Studios where he teaches several genres from classical to contemporary music.

Connect with Antoine:

Instagram: @antoinevocalcoach @akgmusicstudios

Website:  AKG Music Studios

Podcast: Antoine's Masterclass

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with licensed mental health therapist and wellness advocate Jeff Williams about his career in social work as well as his experience as a student-athlete at Wayne State University.

Jeff also discusses his passion for sports and mental health support and how he has helped athletes to bring the stigma about therapy.

About Jeff:


Jeffrey Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is currently the Assistant Director of Mental Health & Wellness for the University of Tennessee Athletic Department. 

Williams received a Master's of Social Work Degree specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Williams also has experience working in schools, private practice and community mental health settings.

As a former Collegiate Football player at Wayne State University and a current National Olympic Weightlifter that finished 7th in the country at the USA National Weightlifting Championship in July 2021, being able integrate sports and mental health is a dream for him.

Williams is an advocate for mental health and has a passion for helping individuals through psychotherapy to transform their minds and lives.

Connect with Jeff:

LinkedIn:  Jeffrey Williams 

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with mental health therapist, practitioner, and entrepreneur Jeff Brentley about his journey into the field of therapy and inspiration behind his practice, Finding Clarity.

Jeff also discusses the importance of addressing your mental health as a Black man and how connecting with a therapist can lead to a productive life.

About Jeff:


Jeffrey A. Brentley has a passion for helping people develop the skills to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their dreams.  

He is a licensed clinical social worker and is the founder of Finding Clarity.  

Born and raised in Detroit MI, Jeff received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Michigan State University. He is also a graduate of Columbia University where he obtained a Master of Science in Social Work .  

While living in New York City and Syracuse NY he worked extensively with children, adults, couples, and families as a therapist in a number of areas including addiction, family conflicts, family-child separation, adoption, mental health, school related behavioral problems, and more.  In addition to providing direct care, he has held multiple managerial roles in non-profits throughout his career. 

Having moved to Alexandria in the summer of 2016 he continued his passion for helping others and is the founder of Finding Clarity. 

Finding Clarity is a mental health service provider aiming to help those in need find inner peace and mental clarity through personalized counseling.  Finding Clarity provides therapy in a virtual capacity to those in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Connect with Jeff:

Website:  Finding Clarity

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with former NBA player and University of Minnesota athletic Hall of Famer, Willie Burton about his professional basketball career and the legacy he created in the Twin Cities during the late 80s and early 90s.

Willie also discusses his committment to mental health and wellness and how it led to the creation of his company Excel U, a university-measured program that empowers student-athletes.

About Willie:

Willie Burton is a former NBA player, keynote speaker,  and educator. 

Selected 9th overall by the Miami Heat in the 1990 NBA Draft, Burton enjoyed an extensive career in the NBA playing for teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, and Charlotte Hornets.

Prior to the NBA, Burton had a successful four-year career at the University of Minnesota where his Golden Gopher teams reached the NCAA Sweet Sixteen  and Elite Eight.

He was twice an All-Big Ten selection and team MVP three  consecutive years during his time at the University of Minnesota.

In 2013, Burton was inducted into the University of Minnesota athletic Hall of Fame. His #34 jersey was late retired in 2020.


Burton is also the founder of the evidence-based behavorial change curriculum ExcelU. This university-measured program empowers students, student-athletes and the adults who guide them.

Designed for grades K-12, ExcelU works in partnership with Starr Commonwealth and NASA Institute for Space Studies.

Currently, Willie is on the Board of Directors at the Michigan Physical Fitness Foundation, and in 2020 was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Governors Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports. In January 2021, Mr. Burton received his Certification from NYU in Fundamentals of f Global Sports Management.

He holds degree from the University of Minnesota and Wayne State University.

Connect with Willie:

Website: Excel U

Twitter:  @WillieB32738946

Instagram:  @willie34burton

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with former engineer turned actress and comedian, Keysha E. about her transition into the world of acting and comedy as well as the decision to bet on herself while pursuing her dreams.

Keysha also discusses her extensive acting career living in LA  and how comedy has allowed her rediscover voice and open doors to new opportunities.

About Keysha E:

Keysha E. is an actress, comedian, content creator, and entertainer based out of Los Angeles, California.

A former computer engineer raised in Detroit, MI, Keysha relocated to LA to pursue a career in acting.

She has appeared in a variety of TV shows, web series, and films including "A Fall from Grace" (written and directed by Tyler Perry), "Black Boots", "Nine Months After" (written and directed by David Tinsley), and "For the Love of Jason".

As a comedian she has appeared on REVOLT TV and is the co-host of the hit series "Black Card Off Layaway" which stars Kev On Stage.

In 2022, Keysha plans to release  a project called "Keys to the City" which is loosely based on her life and transition from Detroit to LA.


Connect with Keysha E. :

Instagram:  @itskeysha.e

Podcast: Nobody Asked Me

Go Fund Me Community Donation for Keys to the City

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis returns back to the world of podcasting after an eight-month hiatus.

In this episode, Marquis explains his absence, previews some of the guests for the 2022, and also reveals an update as it relates to Detroit Worldwide.

This episode will serve as a trailer for the start of 2022.

Connect with Marquis

Official website: Detroit Worldwide

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @detroitworldwidepodcast

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis celebrates the two-year anniversary of the platform and discussess some of the successes he's experienced as a result of the podcast.

Marquis also unveils the new and official website for the podcast as well as other upcoming plans for the platform.

Connect with Marquis:

Official website:  Detroit Worldwide

Email:  [email protected]

Instagram: @detroitworldwidepodcast 

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects rising actress and content creator, LaTisha Thomas about her transition into acting and how several life changing events led to evaluate her true calling.

LaTisha also discusses the rise of her YouTube channel and the massive following she's been able to achieve on TikTok in less than a year.

About LaTisha:

LaTisha Thomas is an actress, content creator, wife, and mother. She is also one of the stars of the hit series "I Vow", which is a four-episode anthology that discusses the ups and downs of marriage.

In addition to acting, she also hosts a YouTube channel where she gives makeup tutorials to people across the world.

In 2020, she launched a TikTok account and has amassed nearly 100,000 followers, who have tune to see her acting skills.

Through these platforms, she's been able to connect with a variety of celebrities including Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, and Dwyane Wade.

Connect with LaTisha:

Instagram:  @luvlylatisha

YouTube:    Luvly LaTisha

TikTok:   @luvly_latisha 

In this installment of the Detroit Worldwide Podcast, Marquis connects with OBGYN physician and surgeon, Dr. Kasandra Scales about her journey into the medicine as well as the inspiration behind her company, Be Bougie, which is an online store that  supports Detroit-based non-profit foundations.

Kasandra also discusses her advocacy work and why she is committed to amplifying Black excellence in the field of medicine.

About Kasandra:

Dr. Kasandra Scales is a Detroit native and a graduate of Michigan State University where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and was elected National Second Vice President in her junior year.

Following the completion of her degree from Michigan State University,  she moved to the East Coast to pursue her Masters in Public Health at Columbia University in NYC and was awared the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Award for her work with displaced Hurricane Katrina Survivors in NYC.

She received her medical degree and completed residency at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Scales now practices as a full-time OBGYN physician in the DMV area.

She is also the  co-founder of  an e-commerce brand called Be Bougie with her business partner Allyson (also an OBGYN) to encourage and empower women to embrace higher standards in all aspect of their lives via statement tees & apparel.

10% of the sales is earmarked to support the Detroit-based non-profit The Pretty Brown Girls Foundation.


Connect with Kasandra:

Website: Be Bougie

Instagram: @shopbebougie

Twitter: @shopbebougie

Facebook: Be Bougie

Pinterest:  Be Bougie


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