This conversation I had with Dr. Diane Forbes Berthoud was INCREDIBLE! I met her 5 years ago through RISE San Diego. She is an incredible wife, mother, community leader, and has so much wisdom to share through her story on the importance and challenges of higher education.

Dr. Diane Forbes Berthoud is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of California, San  Diego, where her responsibilities include strategic planning, advancing  institutional effectiveness, serving as liaison to Human Resources, and  leading diversity-focused community engagement and campus-wide  initiatives.  As a member of the Vice Chancellor's leadership team, she  represents the Vice Chancellor on high-level task forces, advisory  groups, and system-wide work groups.

Dr. Forbes Berthoud has over 23 years of experience working in higher  education, nonprofit, and government. She brings a proven record of  success in organizational communication and development, strategic  planning, and assessment of EDI initiatives. She previously served as  Director of Practicum at Sixth College, where she spearheaded the  development, design, and assessment of multiple community-based  initiatives and courses.

Dr. Forbes Berthoud earned her BA in Communication Arts and a  certificate in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from  Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida and she received her master's  and doctoral degrees in Organizational Communication and Social  Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC.

In this episode, I got to talk to one of my favorite comedians ... Mr. Jason Fredericks. 

He is the business manager and older brother of Kevin Fredericks @kevonstage. 

He also manages Jor el Quinn, Melissa Fredericks, Kevin Johnson Jr., Celeste Betton, Lexi Allen and many more. He is incredibly funny, and is an incredible business man, father, husband and leader. The conversation we had inspired me so much. He shares about the behind the scenes journey of the Play Makers, and what it took to get where they are today, and what it takes to sustain it as well. If you are chasing your dreams in the entertainment industry or just in life, this episode is for you. 

Follow him on social media @jsonfredericks and support the work he is doing on www.kevonstage.com 

Visit his website www.thejasonfrederickscompany.com as he creatively cultivates talent, brand and enterprise in the entertainment industry. 

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This talk with Jazmin Steele was AMAZING. Jazmin is an author, podcaster, advocate, keynote speaker, and most importantly an INCREDIBLE mother. In this episode, she shares about her experience growing up black in San Diego. She shares about racism, empowerment, how to have talks about racism with kids, and so much more. Her story is powerful, her insight is inspiring and I know you will be encouraged by what she has to say. 

Please follow her on all social media @iamjazminsteele. Check out her book LOVE INCORRUPTIBLE on Amazon. Follow her podcast at anchor.fm/RiseUpWithJazz 

Thank you for tuning into this episode of BLACK PERSPECTIVE on THIS IS LIFE podcast. 

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I sat down with my friend of 15 years, Professor Mike Love. Mike and I went to EOP Summer Bridge together at SDSU back in 2005.

Mike is a community college counselor, has his Master's degree and is a professor. He has always had a passion for education, and now he has been able to share that passion with the students that he helps. As we are in our BLACK PERSPECTIVE series, I know Mike's story will inspire you to be all that you an be and make a difference in the lives of young people. 

He has done a tie drive for 7 years, and has an organization called WE WILL RISE which is a community gathering of black men who encourage each other and help the community. Please support his good work and see all that he is doing. I know you will enjoy our conversation.

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In this episode of the BLACK PERSPECTIVE series, I got to talk to the INCREDIBLE Jasmine Sadler. She is known as the "Dancing Rocket Scientist!"

Her perspective is so incredible because she is an actual rocket scientist, a dancer, an engineer, and the CEO of THE STEAM COLLABORATIVE. She has accomplished a lot at a young age, and has an incredible heart for God and the community. Please visit her website at jasminesadler.com and follow her company on Instagram @thesteamcollab or linktr.ee/steamcollab to learn more about the life changing work that she is doing in the community. I know that you will be inspired, encouraged and informed by her personal journey. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to share this episode with a friend.

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I had fun interviewing my former professor, turned friend, Dr. Paul Minifee. He has been a huge inspiration to me my entire adult life, and I know this interview will inspire you. He was my only black male teacher in my entire educational career. He made a big impact on me, and it was great to hear more about his academic and career journey and all the lessons he learned along the way. This is the start of the series, BLACK PERSPECTIVE. The goal is to share the diversity and complexity of the black experience in America. Dr. Minifee kicks us off by sharing his journey in higher education as a black male. I hope that you enjoy. To support the podcast, please donate on cash app $bharrison1987. 

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In this episode, I have an incredible conversation with Brian Barcelona of One Voice Student Missions. We discuss everything from fatherhood, racism, quarantine, marriage and everything in between. To learn more about Brian and his ministry to students in Los Angeles and around the world, check out https://ovsm.com/ or follow him on Instagram @brianbarcelona and feel free to support his ministry. He has been making a difference in the lives of students for 11 years and continues to share the gospel around the world. Enjoy our conversation and be encouraged by this amazing man of God. 

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In this episode I share the different lessons that I learned growing up as a pastor's kid.

I also share lessons that I have learned now being a pastor and having my own kids.

I hope this encourages the pastor's kids and also gives perspective to those who are not pastor's kids.

Be encouraged and let your local pastor's kid know that they are AWESOME!!!!

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Thanks for joining us for episode 17 where I discuss raising black sons in 2020.

I share 3 things to consider if you are raising black sons and even if you are not, it is something to understand the dynamics of. 

Thanks for tuning in! Remember, in life we will have problems, but we can have peace because THIS IS LIFE!

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In this episode I discuss the topics of racism, George Floyd and protesting. Race relations in the US are a hot topic and I just share a few thoughts on how we can keep this momentum going beyond this time frame and make some lasting mindset changes. 

Thanks for tuning in.  This topic is so important and needs to stay at the forefront of our conversations for generations to come so our children can live in a country with better race relations. It will take all of our efforts in order for that change to happen, and I hope this episode sheds a little light on this topic in the midst of all the other amazing voices on this topic as well. 

My pastor Miles McPherson has a great book entitled THE THIRD OPTION: HOPE FOR A RACIALLY DIVIDED WORLD, if you would like a resource for making more progress in navigating through the topic of racism. 

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All proceeds will go towards new production equipment, booking more guests, or toward San Diego black owned businesses. 

Thank you and be encouraged!