By Robert Ginyard
Welcome to the “Intentionally Overheard with Robert Ginyard” Podcast. As part of my mission to encourage people to pursue their dreams, and live life to its fullest, I created “Intentionally Overhe
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Today I have a conversation with Bobby Blackwell- entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and men's health advocate. Bobby has a rich background in entrepreneurship; he likes to create something from nothing! Bobby and I caught up to talk about: entrepreneurship, the importance of good health, and living a life of purpose.
Bobby also shares his personal journey of dealing with mental health challenges that caused him to hit life's reset button and prioritize what's important in life.
Bobby is currently a partner and the director of sales for From Baltimore With Love (a dynamic multifaceted entity whose singular mission is crafting a compelling digital narrative that authentically represents Baltimore City through a diverse range of initiatives such as campaigns spanning various mediums, including apparel, PSA's, commercials ,documentaries, short films, special events, and collaborations with local, regional, and national brands.
Blackwell also serves as an Associate Producer with the Waissman Group (of Broadway fame - Grease, Torch Song Trilogy and Agnes of God) which is scheduled to bring the original production of Josephine to Broadway.
Blackwell has also worked as the Director of Business Development with CCC Diagnostics, LLC (CCCD), a molecular diagnostic company whose proprietary platform technology Direct Hit™ Drug Response Indicator Test Panel, analyzes an individual patient’s tumor in order to indicate the drug sensitivity/resistance to FDA-approved, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommended chemotherapy drugs currently on the market.
Bobby has been fortunate to have had a diverse career and is very proud of his accomplishments as he has worked as a consultant to private companies, business owner and a public employee. He was the founder and CEO of Ultima Group Inc and has also done previous stints with the international brand Bang & Olufsen and Hallmark Marketing Corporation.
Blackwell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Military Institute. He currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland with hiswife and son.
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In this episode of Intentionally Overheard, I have a conversation with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields. We talked about his childhood growing up on the South Side of Chicago, the many life lessons gleaned from his mother, and his love and appreciation reading and learning which subsequently led him to teaching...and living a life of purpose.
Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields is a distinguished educator, author, and advocate renowned for his transformative contributions to education. A former professor at the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Shields is celebrated for his innovative approaches and steadfast commitment to equity in education.
As an Open Society Institute Fellow, Dr. Shields has driven initiatives that promote educational justice and inclusion. His impactful advocacy was further recognized when he received the 2023 Civil Rights Award, underscoring his significant role in advancing equity.
Dr. Shields is also the author of the influential book What I Learned in the Midst of KAOS: The Making of An Ubuntu Teacher. This work delves into his personal experiences and insights on crafting meaningful and inclusive educational environments, bridging the gap between theory and practical application to empower both students and educators.
Beyond his scholarly achievements, Dr. Shields is a sought-after speaker and consultant, collaborating with schools, organizations, and policymakers to foster educational excellence and equity. His role as Executive Producer of the Short Kuts Show, a live storytelling series that highlights narratives from People of Color, further exemplifies his dedication to community service and belief in the transformative power of education.
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In this episode of Intentionally Overheard, I have a conversation with Founding Artistic Director of Dance Happens, Inc, Paula LeVere. Introduced to the art form of ballet 45 years ago, Paula shares her life's journey through the world of dance, and how she is embracing living a life of purpose on purpose. Paula recalls the moment in life areer when she decided move from performing to teaching in order to give
Over the course of her career, Paula has studied with some of the well known names of the ballet world: Sylvester Campbell with The Baltimore School for the Arts, Laura Alonzo with the Cuban Ballet Company in Cuba, Arthur Mitchell with Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Fredrick Franklin of the Ballet Russe. Through her intense studies, Paula was able to perform major ballets such as Giselle, The
Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Firebird, and other notable ballets. Paula also appeared as
a guest soloist on a PBS TV Series, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood.
In 1993, she earned a B.A. in dance from Point Park University where she was a
positive influence in the lives of toddlers, children, and young adults through her
teachings of ballet. Most importantly, Paula has found a love in being a positive
role model to the children she has guided and instructed throughout her
profession, and she has shared her knowledge and passion for the art of ballet
through volunteer work with the inner city.
Furthering Paula’s accomplishments, she formed a youth ensemble, Union City
Youth Ensemble, for the inner-city kids of New Jersey. Paula’s love for dance
brought her back where it all began in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to creating
Dance Happens, Inc., she was given a great opportunity to build the dance
program at Meade Senior High School where she was Director of the dance
company. Currently, Paula is Founding Artistic Director of Dance Happens, Inc.,
which is a thriving 501c3 nonprofit organization that caters to Baltimore’s City
kids.
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In this episode of Intentionally Overheard, Dave Bjork, "The Research Evangelist" shares his outlook on life, his lung cancer journey, and how living a life of purpose has inspired him to live his best life by helping others.
Dave Bjork is a lung cancer survivor, patient advocate and research evangelist with more than 25 years of progressive experience in community-building, nonprofit fundraising, and research advocacy. Dave is host of the Research Evangelist Podcast where he interviews leaders in lung cancer research and care, and the Dinner with Dave Podcast where he shares lung cancer stories of inspiration and courage from patients and care partners. In addition, he is an advisor to Medidata Solutions where he serves on the Patient Insights Board team to bring the patient voice to the clinical trial experience. Previously Dave spent 8 years leading nonprofit fundraising and advocacy teams.
Dave has made it his life mission to connect patients, biopharma companies, academic institutions, and other key influencers to forge strong partnerships to focus on cancer research and care. He proudly serves on the Advisory Board of the Cancer Epigenetics Institute at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dave earned a BS in Economics and Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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After losing every piece of art and equipment he owned in a massive warehouse fire, Poncho Brown bounced back with a renewed sense of purpose and passion for his work.
On this Episode of Intentionally Overheard, I have a conversation with world-renowned artist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Larry "Poncho" Brown.
Poncho’s art, both fine and commercial, has graced the pages of national publications such as Upscale, Ebony, Ebony Man, Essence, and Jet magazines. His powerful works have also been featured prominently on television shows including “A Different World”, “In the House”, “The Wire”, “The Carmichael Show”, “Star”, and “Greenleaf”. Notably, his art has made appearances in movies like “Avalon”, “He Said, She Said”, and “Soulfood”.
We caught up to talk about:
1. His passion for art since childhood
2. Paying it forward through mentorship and giving back
3. Living a life with a sense of urgency and purpose
Poncho's website
https://www.larryponchobrown.net/
Get Poncho's latest book:
Poncho Retrospective- 40 Years of The Art of Poncho Brown
https://www.larryponchobrown.net/collections/books/products/poncho-retrospective
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In this episode, I have a conversation with writer, director, and producer, Landi Maduro. We talk about her breakthrough documentary, The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community, and the impact the film has had in helping men learn more about the disease. Landi also shares stories and anecdotes about:
Landi's website:
https://www.BlueChildentertainment.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/landi-maduro-bluechild/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bluechildent
Robert's Contact:
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A conversation with writer, director, and producer Landi Maduro.
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Today I’m going to have a conversation with Jim DeBetta.
Jim is a world –renowned invention/product expert, award winning businessperson, founder of multiple million-dollar companies, best-selling author of “The Business of Inventing”
He is also the former executive for Kevin Harrington, one of the original sharks from the hit TV reality show Shark Tank, an investor on the reality television show, Make Me a Millionaire Inventor, and has sold nearly a quarter of a billion dollars' worth of products to the world’s leading retailers- in short...Jim knows how to move merchandise.
We caught up to talk about his
Jim's website:
https://www.jimdebetta.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdebetta/
Robert's Contact:
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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.