I Am Man Podcast

Take a moment and listen to the beginning of our new series entitled " Relationships. & Situationships" and everything in between. Dion Campbell is the chief of Police but is also a certified relationship coach. With over 28 years of marriage, he discusses his triumphs and challenges. 

Take a moment to listen to the amazing love story of Hakeem and Chantell Zenon! They've been together for almost a decade and have truly experienced the hi's and lows of being in a committed relationship. In our book they are #MarriageGoals 

Join me and relationship coach, Steve Bozeman Sr. as we discuss Relationships and Situationships.  

Take a moment to listen to the perspective of Bill Jamison! Bill is a father of seven adult children and has lived a very adventurous life. From the military to the classroom Bill has impacted the lives of people around the globe. You won't regret listening to what he has to say! 

Tonight we are excited to have Darnell Weathersby from Lead One, LLC Joining us for a conversation on the importance of mentorship in a man's life.

Robert  "Brix" Glover known as the X-Fat Boy is a business mogul making waves in the personal fitness industry. Tipping the scale at 346 pounds with high blood pressure, a pre-diabetic Brix still wasn’t ready to change his lifestyle.  First, second and third attempts at weight loss had failed. Brix became the ultimate yo-yo dieter, with an unhealthy relationship with food and an aversion to physical activity.

It wasn’t until January 2013, when a close friend who was the same age as he, died of health complications associated with obesity. Soon after, Robert made the decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle. He chose to forgo all lose-weight-quick schemes in favor of balanced nutrition and exercise. “Serious weight loss requires a complete overhaul of your lifestyle,” he says. “I literally had to hit the reset button and develop all new practices and habits and a new and improved relationship with food. I had to fall in love with being active; I programmed my brain to expect pain, stumbles and discouraging thoughts while on the way to the new me.”

Every day since March of 2013, Brix has spent no less than one hour in the gym, often working out twice a day and prioritizing nutrition. Vegetables, grilled or roasted meats and plenty of water have become part of life. The exploration of new, healthy foods is now routine.  “All my life I’ve been very closed-minded when it came to food. One of the first things I did once I decided to change my lifestyle was to be open to trying new foods.” Brix also believes in balance, and in the need for the occasional indulgence. “Deprivation is not healthy, and it will probably drive you crazy. The key is to learn your body. At the end of the day, weight loss is simple math, calories in verses calories burned.”

Today, having lost a total of 140 pounds is an accomplishment which Brix doesn’t take lightly.  “There’s no finish line when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle,” he remarks.  Brix’ current goals include the achievement of a particular body-fat-to-lean-muscle ratio, in an effort to begin competing in physique competitions. “There’s always more you can accomplish, always more to achieve. If you can dream about it, you can have it.”

Robert  "Brix" Glover known as the X-Fat Boy is a business mogul making waves in the personal fitness industry. Tipping the scale at 346 pounds with high blood pressure, a pre-diabetic Brix still wasn’t ready to change his lifestyle.  First, second and third attempts at weight loss had failed. Brix became the ultimate yo-yo dieter, with an unhealthy relationship with food and an aversion to physical activity.

It wasn’t until January 2013, when a close friend who was the same age as he, died of health complications associated with obesity. Soon after, Robert made the decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle. He chose to forgo all lose-weight-quick schemes in favor of balanced nutrition and exercise. “Serious weight loss requires a complete overhaul of your lifestyle,” he says. “I literally had to hit the reset button and develop all new practices and habits and a new and improved relationship with food. I had to fall in love with being active; I programmed my brain to expect pain, stumbles and discouraging thoughts while on the way to the new me.”

Every day since March of 2013, Brix has spent no less than one hour in the gym, often working out twice a day and prioritizing nutrition. Vegetables, grilled or roasted meats and plenty of water have become part of life. The exploration of new, healthy foods is now routine.  “All my life I’ve been very closed-minded when it came to food. One of the first things I did once I decided to change my lifestyle was to be open to trying new foods.” Brix also believes in balance, and in the need for the occasional indulgence. “Deprivation is not healthy, and it will probably drive you crazy. The key is to learn your body. At the end of the day, weight loss is simple math, calories in verses calories burned.”

Today, having lost a total of 140 pounds is an accomplishment which Brix doesn’t take lightly.  “There’s no finish line when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle,” he remarks.  Brix’ current goals include the achievement of a particular body-fat-to-lean-muscle ratio, in an effort to begin competing in physique competitions. “There’s always more you can accomplish, always more to achieve. If you can dream about it, you can have it.”

Brandon Delagrantiss is an internationally recognized artist that has blazed his own trail. Listen to his story and how his humble beginnings shaped his understanding of manhood and masculinity.

Brandon Delagrantiss is an internationally recognized artist that has blazed his own trail. Listen to his story and how his humble beginnings shaped his understanding of manhood and masculinity. 

Vondale Singleton is a staple in the city of Chicago! He is a husband, father, educator, and founder of the Chicago CHAMPS mentorship program. His program has gained national and international attention for its commitment to empowering male students of color.