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In this year-end episode of BEP Live on A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P Reed take an unfiltered look back at the conversations that defined 2025.

From race, leadership, and politics to AI, social justice, and cultural accountability, this episode revisits the moments that challenged assumptions, sparked dialogue, and refused to play it safe. Featuring powerful insights from change-makers, executives, creatives, and truth-tellers, the conversation highlights why uncomfortable dialogue is not optional; it is necessary.

This recap is more than a reflection; it is a reminder. Growth requires honesty. Progress demands empathy. And real change starts when we stop avoiding the truth.

The episode closes with a call to action rooted in LESS: Learn, Empathy, Share, Stop Discrimination, reinforcing BEP’s mission to make uncomfortable conversations unavoidable and meaningful.

▶︎ In This Episode

00:00: Introduction and Purpose of BEP Live

00:57: Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Uncomfortable Conversations

03:33: Thanking Our Guests and Audience

07:31: Growth and Success of BEP Podcast

10:53: Highlighting Key Episodes and Guests

17:44: Black History Month Special: Alana Trotman's Documentary

27:51: March Highlights: Diverse Perspectives and DEI

31:32: Shoutout to Kevin Jenkins

31:48: Diversity of Thought and Perspective

32:10: Platform for All Voices

34:37: Highlighting Dr. Nsenga Burton

36:30: Reflecting on 2025 Highlights

39:33: Challenges and Insights on Race

47:28: Empowering Conversations and Guests

55:27: Looking Forward to 2026

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