Hey Jason!

On this episode of Hey Jason! I Sit down with Reggie Butler, CEO and Founder of Performance Paradigm, a capital consultancy whose mission is to improve organizational culture and workforce engagement.

Reggie is a leader in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion space and works with some of the leading Fortune 100 companies to develop inclusive cultures. 

Check out our wide-ranging interview on this episode of Hey Jason! The Podcast. 

In this episode, Jason talks about ways to cope with social-distancing and strategies for life after the pandemic. 

In this episode, commercial photographer Karl Ferguson Jr. (Rolling Stone, Essence, Vibe...) opens up about his journey in mental health, unlocking emotional intelligence, and learning how to evaluate his relationships with family and romance in therapy. Jason and Karl also talk about shared experiences with colleagues and clients regarding the benefits of therapy. Karl also expounds his philosophy of embracing community, specifically young men of color and praises the work of client and friend Colin Kaepernick’s “Know Your Rights” Campaign.

In this episode 'Be Exceptional"  fitness founder Robert L Palmer talks about the influence his mother has on his manhood and masculine discovery, self development, committing to a relationship with children, and how he and his fiancé challenge, affirm and empower each other.

Joel Leon is a Writer, Author, & Performer. Joel's work has been featured in the Colombia Journal, CNN money and the Boston globe to name a few.

In this episode Joel discusses his development of masculine identity by studying older peers, the concept of love in society and how it sparks every progressive movement, being an example to young men, and his emotional intellectual growth through fatherhood.

All month we are celebrating and promoting mens health awareness.

In this episode. Alfred discusses ascending the editorial ranks of his career, pivotal moments at Black Enterprise and his love hate relationship with GQ. He also talks the "Black Men Xcel" awards, and the unique mission of celebrating the perpetual yet unsung advancement of black culture at large and black men specifically.  

In this episode Jason talks about his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship.  He also gives a few tips on developing your own exit strategy from the 9 to 5 grind and preparing a solid game plan for your first few months of entrepreneurship.

In this episode. Jason discusses the phenomenon known as imposter syndrome, its symptoms, effects and ways to combat it with positive reenforcement. 

In this episode Jason Rosario and Frank Piazza discuss the concepts of pain, vulnerability and healing. Frank shares is story and methods of healing  trauma by revisiting triggers and stimuli. Frank also discusses the importance of self work, self validation and the challenges of maintaining a healthy self image.

Jeff Lindor is the Founder and CEO of The Gentlemen’s Factory, an Incubator that gives Men of Color the Blueprint to success. He is also the founder of GroomedSuccess, Inc., a consulting firm that contracts with Government Agencies, Non-Profits, Universities and Foundations to provide, academic, social, and college and career professional development services to boys & men of color.

In this episode, Jeff speaks about combining his entrepreneurial journey with his dedication to the advancement of men of color. He also talks about fatherhood and closing the wealth gap through entrepreneurship.