As the pandemic has begun to shift to an endemic and the potential end is in sight, Floor23 CEO Candace Spears is here to to discuss a new phenomenon. People have quit their jobs in large numbers searching, she says, for a renewed purpose and better treatment. People are working independently, turning aide hustles to careers and most importantly asking for more than just what can be given. Are we in a brave new world or is this just a fad? Join us for an amazing conversation!

Kevin Cohee is the owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned

bank and the first Black owned internet bank in America. In the aftermath of the protest against police brutality

in 2016, Mr. Cohee created and spearheaded the Bank Black movement resulting in Black people transferring

tens of millions of dollars into Black owned banks as a form of social protest.

Kevin and I discuss the bitter and proud history of the financial success of Black people post slavery, the massacre at Tulsa, and how the community should use Kevin's advice to recapture our past and empower our future! Regardless of your race, this episode is a powerful dialogue useful for anyone who seeks a better life!

When we reflect on the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and after, we know the names we were taught in school. But, in fact, the first leaders to press for equal treament for all, especially freed slaves, were the men and women brave enough to in the 1880s. President Benjamin Harrison was one of them. CEO Charles Hyde and Special Events & Marketing Manager Whitney Ball of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site join us for a stunning and eye opening conversation about the truw beginnings of the fight for equality in America and how future leaders like Dr. King were proud to carry the torch from a time many of us know far too little about! Come listen and Trend with us!

Quincy Nichols rejoins us to talk about his change in diet habits due to the pandemic, changes that you can benefit from! Shockingly, he has discovered that what was once his method,Keto, has now come under question due to several revelations. We dive deep into the research, the tips from other experts, and some of the funniest and most informative qips about gym fails,body building lifestyle and more! Join us!

Its been growing in popularity in corporations for a few decades now but recently DEI has come under fire. Backlash has lead to some misrepresentation of what DEI is and most experts intentions for it. What to many is shaping a better world to some is creating even more exclusion and mismanagement! So whats the real story? Join us as we talk to Dr. Brown about all of this and more!

In 2005, Deadria Farmer-Paellmann scored a major victory thanks to her research against several blue chip corporations which linked them to the slave trade. The result: a major apology and 20 million dollars directed towards the African American community. With more victories over the years and a lifetime of lessons learned in the pursuit of rectifying history, Deadria talks to us about her strategies,her hopes for the future of the effort and why this is a fight all peoples must contribute to and take on as their own! Join us,Trend with us!

A very special episode! Not only is our guest our parent company's Founder and CEO but she is one of the most successful independent media moguls in American history. Starting out of her kitchen, The Trend started as a humble newspaper in the late 80s covering urban peoples and issues. On the pod, we discuss her beginnings,surviving the internet revolution and the future of media in a world that is increasingly digital. Join us. Trend with us! *Season Finale*

With more than 20 years of experience in education advocacy, guest Rachael Gazdick has dedicated her career to building equity in education. As CEO of NYC’s largest school-based afterschool and summer program provider, Gazdick leads New York Edge’s mission to provide thousands of K-12 public school students with free, engaging programs that enhance their learning and help them to achieve their full potential. Gazdick and I discuss the rigors of trying to change the stigma surrounding urban education, how has NY been the perfect community for their programs and why believing in the kids and staff is always the first place we start any dialogue! Come and listen!

This needs no intro but I will give ya one anyway cause Im a loving guy. We know how hard it can be to live in a world where people do not get along, but is there something we can learn from the history of our current political divide. Why have liberals championed what they have, why have conservatives oppossed it and when did we go from cordial disagreement to all out hatred of the other! We discuss that and more so join us, promise you "that one uncle during Thanksgiving " will love it!

Its the silent problem in the world and one that's as old as society itself: homelessness. Our guests this week have dedicated their lives, over 20 years of experience, to helping those who need the most help, those who have lost family, place and even a healthy mindset.If you think the problem is too big or doesnt concern you, come listen to this episode and be convinced that the change we need truly starts with YOU! Join us!