Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Author and Founder/Executive Director of Girls With Pearls, Kamika Lynette Bell. She shares about her upcoming book Pearls: A Simple Story of Mentorship and Empowerment. She discusses the role of faith and spirituality as well as living a life of purpose. Kamika talks about the impact of visiting Africa, how Girls With Pearls is shaping future leaders in the community as well as the importance of education and entrepreneurship. This thought-provoking conversation with Kamika Lynette Bell will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Author and Senior Pastor of Kingdom One Ministry, Rev. Dr. Gary Alexander Byrd. He shares about his new book Keys to the Kingdom II: Ancient Astrology a Hidden Secret in the Bible. Rev. Dr. Gary Alexander Byrd discusses the prophecies that are being fulfilled in the world. He talks about recalibrating from loss and shifting his priorities as well as seeking God in a changing world. This enlightening conversation with Rev. Dr. Gary Alexander Byrd will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Media Specialist/Social Media Manager for BMW of North America Timothy Sumter. He shares about his professional journey that includes being on BET's Teen Summit and becoming a college rep for Rawkus Records, while attending Delaware State University. Mr. Sumter discusses launching his artist management company while working a full time job, before landing his coveted position at BMW of North America. He talks about working with NFL Hall of Famer and famed media personality Shannon Sharpe as well as Grammy Award-winning singer Ciara. This engaging conversation with Timothy Sumter will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with CEO & Style Coach Angela L. Brown. She shares about growing up in Bluefield, West Virginia, attending West Virginia University, overcoming setbacks and successfully pivoting in life. Ms. Brown discusses her journey in the fashion industry and creating Five Star Iconic Luxestyle, an agency dedicated to tall women. This engaging conversation will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with the President of Grant Business Advisors, Hamilton Grant. He shares about fulfilling his childhood dream of joining The Marching 101 at South Carolina State University, where he rose to become a drum major. He talks about following in his father's footsteps and becoming a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. He discusses the vital resources their family owed business has brought to the Black community and beyond, having arranged over 1 billion dollars in financing for their clients. He shares about the importance of showing up, speaking up and standing up. This engaging conversation about business, faith and family with Hamilton Grant will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Founder & CEO, Grant Business Advisors and Grant Business Strategies Tony Grant. He discusses overcoming adversity at a very early age, which included the passing of his single parent mother when he was only 12 years old. Mr. Grant shares about attending South Carolina State University and the impact of his beloved Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. He discusses his career at Bank of America that included becoming the National President of Multicultural (Emerging Markets) Banking, which allowed him to work with Quincy Jones, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Robert L. Johnson, Byron E. Lewis, Sr. and Master P, among others. Mr. Grant tells about what led him to start his own business and the importance of family and faith. This powerful conversation with Tony Grant will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Virginia State University English Professor, Award-Winning Poet & Writer, Researcher and Consultant Dr. Latorial Faison. She discusses her journey that began in rural Virginia, which continued at her alma mater University of Virginia, eventually leading to seeing the world as a military spouse and now shaping our leaders of tomorrow as a HBCU English Professor. Dr. Faison shares about her experience as a self-published author and the honor of working with World Renowned Poet, Writer, Activist and Educator Nikki Giovanni, who went from being her mentor to literary sister. This thought provoking conversation with Dr. Faison will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Celebrity Designer, Media Correspondent, Content Creator & Philanthropist Etu Evans. Etu shares about his career journey, being inspired by his grandmother, relying on prayer as a cornerstone, the importance of supporting Black Excellence and the impact of attending a HBCU (South Carolina State University). Celebrities who have donned Etu’s designs include: Halle Berry, Solange Knowles, Sharon Stone, Queen Latifah, Cynthia Bailey, the late Aretha Franklin, Michael B. Jordan, Eric Benet, and the late John Singleton to name a few. He has been featured on the Hottest Designer segment on The View, America’s Next Top Model, Good Morning America, Fox 5’s Good Day New York, and Access Hollywood. This engaging conversation with Etu Evans will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Crystal Law Wilson who shares about overcoming poverty, navigating motherhood and not letting racism discourage her professional pursuit. Mrs. Law Wilson discusses the importance of perseverance and how it fueled her nontraditional educational journey. She shares about her life experiences, family influence and provides candid conversation that will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.

Prepare For Takeoff Podcast Creator & Host Terry L. Cyrus (Founder & CEO of Outspoken Media Group) sits down with Attorney at Law, Entrepreneur and Podcast Host Frank Walker who shares about his journey from West Virginia to becoming one of the most prominent lawyers in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Walker discusses the importance of giving young people a positive example to follow in order to become successful. He gives expert advice that will definitely help you Prepare For Takeoff.