On this episode, we speak with Jay Dukes. He’s a graduate of Claflin University. And one of the most sought-after Master of Ceremonies in the college/university market. His expert improv skills and contagious energy has helped him grace the stage of hundreds of colleges/universities as well as entertain large crowds throughout the US.

During the episode, we discuss his HBCU experience, his career and he shares very exciting upcoming projects.

JAY DUKES QUOTABLES:

“I’m still a huge fan of us going to college. It’s because those are our best networking opportunities.”— Jay Dukes

“You’re in — you’re sitting beside, you’re eating lunch with future doctors, lawyers, media personalities, PR... you're beside people that you can incorporate into your community so can go and be successful.” — Jay Dukes

SHOW NOTES:

CIAA Tournament [16:00]

Entrepreneurship [23:00]

HBCU Experience [30:30]

Messy Memories [34:29 - 36:20]

Mentorship [39:15]

Rapid Fire Questions [40:40] 🤣

Aux Cord Wars [46:00]

Follow him on social at @JayDukes1911

Follow Aux Cord Wars at @AuxCordWars

On this episode, we speak with the Werkaholic herself, Ms.Koereylle Dubose. She’s a graduate of Tennessee State University. Koereyelle is an Author, International Speaker and Serial Entrepreneur. She’s the Creator of Single Wives Club, Werk • Pray • Slay Weekend and host of the Confessions Of A Werkaholic Podcast. During the episode, we discuss her HBCU experience, her impactful conference weekend that offers real instruction on topics like retirement planning, managing stress and not only how to secure the bag, but manage how to manage it.

KOEREYELLE QUOTABLES:
“What’s meant for you cannot miss you.”


“You can’t survive this journey of entrepreneurship or really just the journey of life if you don’t have faith.”

“There’s nowhere else under the sun that you will get to experience Black excellence like you will at an HBCU.”

SHOW NOTES:

Evolving into Who You’re Meant To Be [14:45]
Having Faith [17:24]
Confessions Of A Werkaholic Podcast [19:45]
Life At TSU [26:30]
Should Entrepreneurs Go To College? [31:00]

Find more information about Koreyelle by visiting  Koreyelle.com • werkprayslay.com or follow her on social media @Koreyelle

On this episode, we speak with Brianna Weaver. She’s a graduate of Florida A & M University. Brianna is a millennial working in the Sports industry. She currently works as an Inside Sales Consultant for the Atlanta Falcons and when her schedule allows she can be found interviewing some of Atlanta's brightest stars as an Entertainment Correspondent for Stream ATL. During the episode, we discuss her HBCU experience, her career and she shares great tips for recent graduates.

BRIANNA QUOTABLE:

“The greatest thing that I gained from FAMU was just a sense of confidence in myself as a Black woman.” — Brianna Weaver 

SHOW NOTES:

Being A Minority in the Sports Industry [30:00 ]

Balancing the Side Hustle [34:00]

HBCU Experience [39:35]

Follow Brianna on social @BriannaJWeaver or As Told By Bri 

On this episode, we speak with Rashan Ali. She’s a graduate of Florida A & M University. Rashan is a media maven having worked in all facets of media including radio, television, and podcasting. She’s currently the host of The Cool Soror Podcast and a co-host on TVOne’s hit Daytime Talkshow Sister Circle.

During the episode, we discuss her HBCU experience, her career in entertainment and she blesses us with endless words of wisdom.

RASHAN QUOTABLES:

“God needed to see me be okay with where I was before He could elevate me.” –– Rashan Ali

“This life is about exploring everything that God has placed in your heart and if He put it on your heart, how dare you not try.” –– Rashan Ali

SHOW NOTES:

Choosing Florida A & M University [3:18 ]
Career Journey [ 9:20 - 17:00 ]
The Cool Soror Podcast [ 17:18]
Sister Circle TV [ 23:00 ]
Sporty Girls Inc. + Giving [ 32:40 ]
Best of FAMU [ 39:20 ]

Find more information about Rashan by visiting http://rashanali.com/ or follow her on social media @RashanAli

On this episode, we speak with Jamal Josef. He’s a graduate of Voorhees College. Jamal is a dancer and choreographer. He recently choreographed Beyonce's acclaimed 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performance.

During the episode, we discuss his HBCU experience, his career in entertainment, his blossoming dance ministry and working with the legendary Beyonce.

SHOW NOTES:

Being A Choreographer For Beyonce [6:40]

Eden Dance Ministry [14:20]

“I get to dance and I get to serve the one who gave me this gift.” — Jamal Josef

The internet went up in flames after Beyonce’s Week 1 Coachella performance. It has even been renamed Beychella after the slayage that occurred. On this episode, you meet our resident Pop Culture Correspondent and Beyonce aficionado, Doug Braxton, a Claflin University Alumnus. We talk about the obvious reference to HBCU culture in the performance, costumes, music arrangements and a few hits and misses.

Beychella Breakdown [9:26 ]

Destiny’s Child [45:00]

O.T. Genasis Moment [01:00]

BeyGood Scholarships [01:03]

Follow our Pop Culture Correspondent on Instagram at @d_fresh8427

On this episode of “The HBCU Podcast,” we discuss the mythical “Black Ivy League” with Howard Alumna, Aisha Bowen and Morehouse & Prairie View A&M Alumnus, David Hughes. The Black Ivy League is a colloquial term that at times referred to a set of HBCUs in the United States that attracted the majority of high-performing and affluent African American students prior to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Our conversation explores why this term is problematic and why it shouldn’t be used in the HBCU community.

SHOW NOTES:

- “Black Ivy League” Conversation Begins [9:18]

- HBCU and HWI [37:30]

ARTICLES & BOOKS REFERENCED:

Article by Aisha Bowen & David Hughes: https://goo.gl/SRZWNg

Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class by Lawrence Otis Graham 

Send Aisha Graduation Wishes @Smile_Aisha in IG

Find David’s Children’s Book here: https://goo.gl/4kPPbk

On this episode, we speak with Jeffrey Pierce, II.  He’s a graduate of Paine College.  Jeffrey serves as Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Huston Tilliston University. He’s also the Author of Be My GUEST: A Guide For Creating An Ultimate Service Experience. During this episode, we talk about his work in higher education, his book and Parallel Inception, his consulting firm.  On this episode, we speak with Jeffrey Pierce, II.  He’s a graduate of Paine College.  Jeffrey serves as Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Huston Tilliston University. He’s also the Author of Be My GUEST: A Guide For Creating An Ultimate Service Experience. During this episode, we talk about his work in higher education, his book and Parallel Inception, his consulting firm.  

For more information about Jeffrey Pierce, II visit www.parallelinception.com | He can also be found on social media at Facebook and Instagram at @ParallelInception 

SHOW NOTES: 

“You want to always try to leave a good impression because you never know when that can turn into a new opportunity for you. “ - Jeffrey Pierce, II 

• Career Path to Higher Education [7:38]

• Be My GUEST: A Guide For Creating An Ultimate Service Experience [21:08]

• Parallel Inception, LLC [28:54] 

On this episode, we speak with Dr. David Staten. He’s a graduate of South Carolina State University. David serves as a Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at South Carolina State University. He’s also the Editor and Chief of HBCU Times Magazine. During this episode, we talk about his work in higher education, his HBCU experience and his popular publication, HBCU Times Magazine.

For more information about Dr. Staten visit www.HBCUTimes.com  or email him at HBCUTimes @gmail.com | HBCU Times can also be found on Facebook.com/HBCUTimes

SHOW NOTES:

“What I enjoy most about my job is the success of my students. I’ve been there long enough now that I’m really seeing my students prosper in their careers. I’m proud of the success of the alumni. “ - Dr. David Staten

• HBCU Times Magazine [16:03]
• HBCU Times Think Tank [45:30]

March is Women’s History Month and The HBCU Podcast is celebrating with the “Phenomenal Woman” series. The series features episodes dedicated to highlighting women who have made great strides in their respective career fields to achieve great success.

On this episode, we speak with Selina Kohn. She’s a graduate of Albany State University. She made history as the first woman to serve as Director of Athletics at Paine College. Selina has a storied career in athletics as an athlete, coach, and athletic administrator. During this episode, we talk about her successful career, her invitation to try out for the Olympic women’s basketball team and her encounter with the legendary Pat Summitt.

For more information about Selina Kohn visit PaineAthletics.com  | Check out her extended bio at TheHBCUPodcast.com

“When you’re always trying to do your best at whatever it is, you never know what other opportunities or other doors you can be opening up for your career.”  - Selina Kohn

SHOW NOTES:

Her family’s HBCU Legacy at Albany State [4:01]

Tryouts for Olympic Women’s Basketball Team [11:56]

Women in Coaching and Athletics [25:00]

Encounter with the Legendary Pat Summitt [34:20]