Somebody's Son

In a world where so much attention is placed on political parties that divide us, we needed to show humanity's compassionate part.

This great melting pot we call America is a tapestry filled with our beautiful differences. The fellas sit down with Jamie Clark, not your average entrepreneur, to discuss the effect of recent tensions and how communities can come together to move the country forward.

Please sit back and enjoy one of my favorite episodes of season 2, and don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and share with a friend.

Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali

Guests: Jamie Clark

Jamie Clark has closed thousands of business deals, especially in commercial real estate. He has seen the entire fabric of the community, and that has proven to shape his outlook on how he engages others, especially folks who don't look like him. He proves relationships are beyond skin deep.

Jamie tells the fellas how being in different environments with diverse people shaped his outlook on life. [9:58]

15 Trillion dollars…. [15:02]

Are the rules different in real estate based on color? [18:05]

Is it fair to say some people in the majority still don't know the issues faced by minorities? [21:05]

Jamie touches on how minorities are not adequately visible in the commercial real estate brokerage market. [23:02]

Things will change if people in the business would be intentional [39:15]

Jamie responds to the recent events of social injustice [1:06:02]

QUOTES

I'm not going to always side and say something you want to hear. [20:57]

I'm not trying to start an argument, and I'm not trying to make people mad at each other because we have enough of that going on. I am trying to open people's eyes because my eyes have been open. [23:32]

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Thank you for tuning into another episode of the Somebody’s Son podcast.

Like so many others, I’m so grateful for the teachers and mentors that I’ve had in my life, and without a doubt they’ve had an incredible impact on my development as a person.

On this episode we sat down and chopped it up with the phenomenal entrepreneur and educator, Devario Hawkins.

Vario is the kind of passionate, and out of the box educator whose actions challenge those around him to do better— and his brand We Know Folk is just another example of how versatile he is.

Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali

Guests: Devario Hawkins featuring weknowfolk.com

Devario Hawkins can inspire children from all backgrounds and abilities. His inclusive approach to educating our youth continues to garner the respect of colleagues, students, and parents across Washington D.C.

How important is it for underserved communities to gain access? [4:13]

The guys discuss how fulltime careers encourage and inhibit creativity. [22:36]

How does Devario capture kids' attention outside of the lesson plan while teaching them lessons inside the classroom? [38:51]

Ali passionately expresses how much power he has over his future based on the foundation of those who came before him. [40:58]

Do you clean? Are you a janitor? [45:31]

Is it on us to help educate grown people? [52:41]

QUOTES

It's up to us who have been able to progress forward and jump many hurdles to knock those hurdles down for others. [28:30]

I don't think I'd be where I am today if it weren't for those experiences. [29:17]

Every time they turn those cameras on, we have a responsibility. [40:12]

When people are watching you, what do they see? [44:21]

You don’t owe nobody your energy, and Google is Free. [53:04]

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What's going on everybody, first off, thank you for all the love and support we’ve received thus far for season 2.   Our team encourages you to take something meaningful away from each episode, and with that being said, you’re in for a special one today with my friend, Terry Everett.   Terry is a man that wears multiple hats, a passionate educator of young people, an aspiring medical doctor, and most of all-a humble student of life-   In our many conversations—he's never shy to bring up his own personal missteps, or share his favorite resources —so expect the same in today’s episode— we hope you enjoy.

Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali

Guests: Terry Everett

Terry Everett is the epitome of a modern-day renaissance man. He rose to popularity by sharing positive raps on social media that uplift the community. Still, his most significant impact is visible in his pursuit of purpose as a Doctor of Medicine.

How do our experiences help us choose a home? [3:28]

Is manhood predicated on how much money you make. [10:22]

Who is the happiest around you? [11:16]

To stay in college or not stay in college, that is the question. [16:33]

Terry Everett shows us the importance of staying dialed in on your pursuit of purpose. If it takes a movement to shift our community forward, let find the courage needed to be the movement.

QUOTES

I get to be a corridor and give. [6:26]

I know a lot of famous people who aren't great. I know a lot of great people who aren’t famous. [10:35]

If I took a million dollars and I smacked you in the face with it, you still got a million dollars. No matter how you learn the lesson, you still learned it. [31:42]

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You don’t want to miss our first episode of our LinkedIn podcast series, Bigger Than You Think. Excited to share with you our first guest, is an author, and world traveler whose visited 60+ countries. In our conversation, Robin explores what it means to be a woman living life on her terms.

There is so many talented women in the world, and today’s guest is a modern day renaissance woman. Known for her joyful presence, Faith Wilkerson is easily one of the top 5 women leaders blossoming in Richmond Virginia. Her Unlocking RVA events serve as a social hub for men and woman of all shades to come together throughout the city.

Subscribe, share with others, and enjoy today’s show.

Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali

Guests: Dr. Faith Wilkerson

Dr. Faith Wilkerson shares how Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University created a foundation for her to grow in her career while impacting the city.

How do our experiences help us choose a home? [3:28]

Dr. Wilkerson reflects on being a former VCU student who achieved three degrees and only saw four faculty members of color. [5:50]

Are for profit universities and colleges better than state funded schools? [7:40]

Can Spike Lee help students do the right thang? [14:54]

Should we be frustrated when others can get people dear to us to change? [16:00]

Does K-12 prepare you for college? [25:50]

Learn how a college job gave Faith the exposure needed to become an entrepreneur [29:39]

Dr. Faith Wilkerson leverages intentional thought to create a subtle change in the classroom and among students. We applaud her efforts as an educator and community leader.

QUOTES

People don’t like it when you tell them they have to change. [14:36]

I saw the impact that it made especially with kids. [20:33]

People hate to read, people want to just show up for things. [29:51]

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You spoke, and we listened. Next month we will launch a LinkedIn series entitled Bigger Than You Think. Our 1:1 conversations with so many leaders in Atlanta are designed to spotlight their unique stories and perspectives. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave kind rating.

Like many of you, I still remember those teachers that had a positive impact on my educational upbringing. Today’s episode is special because we spend time with Virginia Commonwealth University Professor Carlton Goode.

Dr Goode taught me the importance of cultivating relationships, he’s the reason Ali and I share a friendship, and he’s made a career helping young men of color find their way on campus and beyond.

Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali

Guests: VCU Professor Carlton Goode

Professor Goode shares how current students at Virginia Commonwealth University feel about the Somebody’s Son Podcast. [1:15]

Kris reflects on his journey from VCU and challenges the University in a good way. [6:51]

The guys praise Chris Langley, and Esmel Meeks for making time to speak to current VCU students. [10:57]

Professor Goode explains why he started a class at VCU to develop men of color. [15:23]

Ali asks how important is it for universities and academic institutions to develop underrepresented talent on their campuses? [20:01]

Kris highlights the importance of bonding across cultures and the opportunity of getting outside of your comfort zone. [23:58]

Sincere thanks to Robert F. Smith, Henry Louis Gates, and the team behind Black History in Two Minutes.

QUOTES

Our content is being circulated in the classrooms that groomed us. [6:40]

I’ve never felt like a professor cared more about me than Mr. Goode did. [13:34]

The influence you’re having on those kids, even if you don’t see the fruit immediately, what you’re planting is still worth it. [19:02]

Imagine you have a son, what is that one thing you’d give to your son that’s not material, the one thing he can keep in his back pocket, that he can pull out, when he’s in middle school, college or marriage? [44:50]

No matter what I might’ve accomplished in corporate or in business, I still have another responsibility, beyond my son. [48:20]

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Thank you, thank you, thank you for joining us for season two. Be sure to hit the subscribe button, leave us a five star rating. If you missed our last episode or season, it’s ok, catch up when you can.

Our goal is to make sure our conversations connect with as many people as possible. With that said we will be launching a LinkedIn podcast series entitled, Bigger Than You Think. Stay tuned and share with a friend.

On this special episode, we chat with father and firefighter, Kamal Phillips. Driven to serve, he runs towards danger in order to protect his community. Simply put, Kamal cares.

Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali

Guests: Lt. Kamal Phillips

One of our modern day superheroes, Kamal is a first responder, firefighter, and father. The Virginia Beach finds time to join the conversation centered on fatherhood and how his parents molded him into the man who fulfills the titles referenced above.

Kamal  shares the beauty in the differences between fathering his son and his daughter. [3:57]

Is it hard being a disciplined parent? [7:08]

Do fathers have to be more intense with their sons? Does race influence how they father? [9:56]

Is there a difference in the American experience based on your color? [15:05]

Discipline by parents may create a false sense of feeling unloved for children. Embrace kids after discipline, love on them, and with time, they’ll know and see the discipline was rooted in how much you truly loved them from the start.

QUOTES

I am weak when it comes to my daughter. I give in easily. I think it’s part of me trying to mold her mentally that I will do for you and bend for you, and I am always on your side. [8:15]

My son will be brilliant. Every man finds his way, and the lessons along the way, the things that he heard repetitively will always be there and become handy. [13:52]

We have to be prepared for the road, as opposed to many of my friends in the majority, the road was prepared for them. [14:47]

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A wise person once said seek first to understand, then to be understood. For the season premiere of season 2, You spoke and we listened. Rather than assuming what it feels like to be a police officer, active duty or military veteran, we invited two folks who walk in those shoes everyday. Sit back and enjoy how they paint the untold picture of race, law and order.

Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali

Guests: Andy Mines, Mr. Detective

Two members of the law enforcement community join the conversation centered on love, law, and order. To protect the anonymity of the active officer, we will refer to him as Mr. Detective.

Mr. Detective kicks off the conversation by asking the guys when are men ready for marriage, and Andy shares a message all men need to hear. [1:50]

Mr. Detective shares the reason he joined law enforcement. [14:28]

The fellas emphasize the importance of therapy and talking to a counselor. [17:37]

Mr. Detective highlights the power of the badge. [25:44]

Andy shares how working in jail makes officers feel like they're locked up too. [28:15]

How can officers offload the mental strain that comes with their job. [34:30]

QUOTES

God is saying I gave you my most precious gift. What are you going to do with it? [7:57]

There are guys who get more upset that you stepped on their shoes than their blessings from God. [9:54]

It's disheartening, and it's hard to see my people go through these things. To see the hurt and anger in people's eyes, I felt that. [15:36]

I have the opportunity to take your freedom away and the power that comes with that, you can't just give that to anybody. [25:44]

When I put on the uniform, it changed my mentality, and I"m cold. [28:15]

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Today we celebrate the life, legacy, and impact of George Floyd. The gruesome way he died continues to spark a needed conversation about social injustice and reform.

Season 2 is inspired and dedicated by George Floyd and so many other unheard voices. See you the week of Juneteenth, and may we never forget the bigger picture.

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What’s up everybody it’s Ali from the Somebody’s Son Podcast. As we get closer to the end of our first season, the guys wanted to tackle the idea of being intentional about who and what is included in our daily consumption. This past election season proves we have to be careful about what we consume. I’m also excited to say we have a special announcement coming soon. Let’s just say this won’t be the only podcast coming from our creative team. Be sure to leave us a rating and a review. And thank you for continuing to grow with us. Enjoy the episode.

SHOW NOTES

Ali shares how books and podcasts influence how he feeds his mind [0:48]

Let your desired outcomes influence what media you feed yourself [1:04]

Lang tells the guys the importance of creating a diet.  [1:47]

The fellas share a few books and podcasts worth picking up: As a Man Thinketh, To Know Yourself, The Alchemist, Outlier, Circle Makers, Unlearn, For Men Only, For Women Only, Five Love Languages,  Where Should We Begin (Podcast), What Game Are You Playing?

How has your diet evolved? [8:28]

Lang talks about how he has had to hire and fire new networks of people in order to grow. [11:16]

Is there a blueprint or recipe to gain an edge? [15:24]

Knight shares the blender of life. [16:13]

QUOTES

There’s a lot to be gained from different perspectives. [6:11]

It is extremely important to be mindful of who is around for varying reasons. [11:01]

You don’t want to be the wisest or smartest person in the room. [12:22]

There’s folks I will never let go because I wouldn’t be me without them. [13:47]

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We encourage you to check out a few tools that have helped us along the way. See below:

Books:As a Man Thinketh, To Know Yourself, The Alchemist, Outlier, Circle Makers, Unlearn, For Men Only, For Women Only, Five Love Languages,  What Game Are You Playing?

Podcasts: Where Should We Begin, Your Aha: Life, and Impact Theory

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Hello beautiful people, it’s Ali from the Somebody’s Son Podcast. First and foremost, please make sure you go out and vote. Your voice matters, so make sure you go out and use it.

I think it’s amazing to see the feedback you all have given us this season, especially the reviews. Shoutout to our 50th reviewer Mike, out in the Bay Area. We truly appreciate your kind words.

This episode is dear to me because the fellas discuss how certain mediums can shift from tools to distractions. I know you’ll enjoy the conversation so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already, give us a 5 star rating, and leave us a review.

Thanks for the support, and enjoy the episode!

SHOW NOTES

Knight shares how work became a distraction? [1:30]

How does one navigate away from distractions.  [2:22]

The power of prayer and meditation? [9:39]

Russell says the accessibility of social platforms has created more noise [12:40]

The fellas praise other creatives who leverage social media to help others including Earn Your Leisure, Prince Donnell, Dana Chanel, Jewel Burke, Tristan Walker, and Arlan Hamilton.

Lang tells the team the barrier of entry is so low in social media that there is less thought into what is being broadcasted. [15:01]

Do we have a responsibility to be thoughtful about what we give power to? [16:53]

Knight salutes Kobe Byrant and Nipsey Hussle for trying to reset conditions. [20:37]

QUOTES

Work was my distraction from fulfilling other responsibilities. [4:27]

God will sometimes put you in a place where you’re forced to be present. [7:18]

Social media provides people with the same gratification and it’s still a distraction. [11:03]

I can see how social media molds what content these larger companies put out. [13:53]

I can’t complain about what’s out there if I’m choosing to follow the junk. [15:26]

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We encourage you to identify your distractions and make it a priority to address them. Be mindful what you share and how it contributes to the community.

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