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Mr. Wallace Means provides insight for upcoming 2022 graduates and rising seniors in the field of Supply Chain and Operations Management as guest speaker at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  A veteran in the Operation Management field with many years of experience as a plant manager for a fortune 500 company, operations and logistics leader, and business owner. Mr. Means provides his insight and experience. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Mr. Means visits with fellow Kappa Brother and fellow Aggie, Dr. James L. Carrothers to share his knowledge.

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Time flies.  At North Carolina A&T trying to figure it out.  Years later I sit down with my Kappa Line Brother's son for breakfast.  James Jimmy Gilkesson is my guest, son of James and Cynthia Gilkesson.  The two James's break bread and share their perspective on life. 

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Do you know Davidoff, can you tell someone who Stanford J. Newman was, that Churchill is 7 inches? How about what parejo represents or binder, filler, wrapper. If you know these things then you can wait for the next podcast, if not please take a listen to an industry professional who can explain the world of Cigars. Bill Walton, Kappa Line Brother and Aggie, is my guest and he will share some of 30 yrs of knowledge of the cigar industry. He also shares a story about another famous Bill that lived in Washington at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC. 

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In this episode we visit with Dr. Janice Wise, professor at the University of North Carolina  at Charlotte.  In slightly over an hour, we discuss with Dr. Wise her current life journey and how it has taken her to the highest level of academia and her role as a Professor.  As a classmate who was on a similar journey, we discuss our thoughts at this point and our new role in preparing future leaders

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Trying to get back into my studio and found a recording of a speech I wrote for my father James Carrothers funeral.  Posting for my Family and those who knew my Father

May 15, 1932 - December 7, 2015.

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Reggie Perkins Sr. discusses the process for aspiring college basketball players coming from high school and what they should know.  Describing the landscape for college recruitment, Reggie Sr.  lays out the key things that players and their families should be looking at if playing college basketball is their goal.  The first of a multi-part series, understanding the process is the first to be discussed.

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Basketball is a multi-billion global business that has it roots starting on the playgrounds around the world. From the pickup game in the park, it is now sport entertainment that has produced billionaires and global influencers and attracts youth from around the world who seek their fortunes.  Shoe companies, coaches, and universities have for some both helped and exploited the dreams of those hoping to seek that path.  Our guest knows both sides as a former player and agency representative helping his clients maneuver through the minefield that comes with the attention and money at a younger and younger age. Reggie Perkins Jr. joins of to discuss his business and a look behind the basketball curtain.

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Chuck Burch Jr., CPA/PFS CFP, Business Owner and North Carolina A&T State University Aggie stops by to discuss his new book, "The Evolution of Skating" Live, Love, SK8 to Tell, by Amirah Palmer.

Discussing life lessons and how skating and the skating world still influences those who enjoy the lifestyle and skating. Originally from Detroit, Chuck discusses skating then and today and his participation in bringing the stories from the skate world.

Check out the below link to see Chuck in action.

https://youtu.be/7RcPOvfGAUE

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Mr. Reggie Perkins, as the father of two sons (Reggie Jr. and Jordan) who both attended college on basketball scholarships drops in to talk about the game.  As a youth coach and mentor to players from across the Southeast, Mr. Perkins discusses the ins and outs of preparing student athletes about the game and beyond. From the perspective of a parent and coach, Mr Perkins discusses youth basketball and how parents and guardians should prepare for the realities that lie ahead.  Along with his wife Lisa Perkins, they raised student athletes who achieved both on the court, in class and are preparing for life.
 

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Wayne Turnage is the Deputy Mayor for the District of Columbia Health and Human Services (DMHHS) and the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF).  We spend some time discussing his current work as Deputy Mayor of the District of Columbia,  his upbringing in Richmond, Virginia and his work in politics in a two part podcast.  

A graduate of North Carolina A&T State University from Richmond, Virginia, Mr. Turnage went on to earn a Master of Public Administration degree from Ohio State and has had a long distinguished career in the area of policy and politics and was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Career Achievement for his work in public policy and politics from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs from The Ohio State University.  An Outstanding athlete, Mr. Turmage was also inducted into the Richmond Public School Hall of Fame in both Baseball and Football and was a 4 yr. baseball starter at North Carolina A&T State.  We spend a some time speaking with a leader in front of and behind the scene.   https://youtu.be/HP82rD_waNk.

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