Ubuntu Radio, Ep #47-- Dewan Bader's US Soccer Life: From Rec League to National Team Coach, The Disaster in Trinidad and Everything In Between (Part 1 of 2)

Dewan Bader is the asst coach for North Carolina FC to the NASL. Born in Maryland, soccer has taken him thru college at NC State, playing in France, winning indoor titles in the MISL, becoming a D.O.C., coaching the U19 national team. He's uniquely qualified to talk about US Soccer on all levels, what can be done to improve our international standing, offers prescriptions for change, reflections on the 1-2 disaster in Trinidad and hopes for the future.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #35--The Brown Liquor Chronicles #1. Dee: Just A Brotha From Philly Powering Thru (Part 3 of 3)

The Brown Liquor Chronicles has brothas of a certain age wax on while drinking good liquor.

9 months into office, 5 months after sitting down with Dee, 3 days after cheeto satan's disasterous visit to Puerto Rico and the daily reminders how unfit he is to be in the white house, to govern, to speak, to "lead", I post the final part of our conversation... Yeah, the liquor was flowing, 2+ hrs in on a Sat'day night. In this episode, we start off talking 'bout the election, the Hillary fallacy, 45, then go into the ails of the black community, possible solutions, examples of folks doing progressive work, learning from the Jewish experience in America, the Malcolm X example, taking personal responsibility and living a purposeful life owning one's choices.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep# 46-- Chucky Brown: NBA Baller Life In & Out The Bubble (Part 2 of 2)

Mr. Chucky Brown spent 13+ years in the NBA as a player and coach. In Part 2, he talks about the transition to pro ball, the business of the game, paying attention to the details, lessons from NC State coach Jim Valcano, never giving up, getting cheated in the NCAA Tournament vs Georgetown, what he's looking forward to this NBA season, who reps his style of play in the league today, teaching his daughter "the game" and more.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #45-- Chucky Brown: NBA Baller Life In & Out The Bubble --Part 1 of 2

Mr. Chucky Brown spent 13+ years in the NBA as a player and coach. From Harlem USA to small town North Carolina and onto the world, in Part 1, he shares his perspective on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem, why it must continue, why the top Black athletes have an obligation to keep speaking their conscience, the goodness of social media to spread progressive ideas, his experiences in the NBA bubble and why he MUST speak his mind today.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #44 --Brotha James Muhammad: Acting on The Nation

James Muhammad is a husband, father, teacher, actor. He's been a member of the Nation of Islam over 25 years now. He talks about his reasons for accepting Allah in his early 20s, the failures of most organized religion in reaching him when he needed guidance, his youthful days in Charlottesville, VA, white supremacy, how his beliefs allow him to make sense of America in the Age of Trump. James talks about family, faith, his years acting, TV, movies and about living his best life.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #43 --Mr. Frank Branch-- Bagga Elder-- Part of the Oral History Series

Mr. Frank Branch, 85 year old resident of Barrouallie, St. Vincent, was kind enough to sit and talk town history with me. I learned about Barrouallie's formation, its boundaries, life working on the estates (plantations), the old families, his childhood, his observations and reflections from birth in 1937 to the present. I even learned things about my grandfather and family that I never knew. One of my more fulfilling interviews.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #42 --Max Barnes: An HBCU Freshman --Part of The Black Millennial Series

Max Barnes, age 17, is headed to Hampton University in Virginia to begin his freshman year. Here he talks about the experiences that have driven him to this point, growing up in a family with two college educated parents, the expectations, his strategies to meet them, attending PWIs (Predominant White Institutions), why he chose an HBCU, defining an individual style, dating a Black woman, and what he's most looking forward to in this next phase of his life.

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #40 --The Brown Liquor Chronicles #2-- Jody Dunn: Time Is On My Side (Part 1 of 2)

Jody Dunn is now a successful home builder and property manager. Along the way, he's amassed and lost small fortunes, been married, divorced, was forced to move in the middle of the night with just the clothes on his back, dealt with the breathe and scope of American ignorance and ingenuity. Jody was a high school dropout, got a [white] girl pregnant at 21, worked his ass off 16 hrs/day, began to maneuver his intelligence and eventually focused his temerity to own a peace and the American dream.

In this episode Jody talks about the following: Being the new Black boy and fighting his way to acceptance, Racism in NC and IN, The real reason he didn't graduate high school, Getting the girl pregnant at 21, What it took to move up in business, Losing all his savings in 2007, Forced to move to IN for the sake of his kids...

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #39--Meaghan Foley--Criminal Minded (Part 2 of 2)

Certified Brain Trainer Meaghan Foley continues discussing:

Defining normality, Working with top athletes and the military, Activity the "Flow" state, Why breathing properly is the most important element for elite performance, The PROCESS IS THE OUTCOME, Reinfording neural pathways to activtae your proper processing, Common mistakes new coaches make, Teaching 8 yr old girls to be tougher, Thanks mom and dad

Her book: Wisdom: The Difference Between Good and Great https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Difference-Between-Good-Great/dp/1544980140

Ubuntu Radio, Ep #38 --Meaghan Foley--Criminal Minded (Part 1 of 2)

From small town Connecticutt to training top performers on the world stage, D-I soccer player, LA Galaxy intern, raising younger siblings at 14, brain hacks, life skills, the process[ing] life, using PERCEPTUAL AGILITY to get what you define as success.

Meaghan has a master’s degree in sport performance psychology, and has master certifications in neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and mental and emotional release therapy (MER). She specializes in resilience, performance & mindset, strength & conditioning, imagery interventions and brain hacks... Meaghan is an authentic, charismatic presenter and teacher with over 12 years of coaching and training experience. Her clients include executives and professionals from renowned organizations including Google, EXOS, Pierce Atwood, and the US Military. She also works with elite professional athletes from all over the US. www.opthrive.com