WayMaker Fireside Chat

In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Cheryl is the President and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, the largest Black-owned construction company in America. She'll be sharing insights from her 30+ years in the construction industry, speak on the origins of the business and give career advice to WayMaker listeners.

In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Keys. Isaac Keys is a former American and Canadian football player and is now an actor appearing in series such as STARZ's highly-acclaimed Power Book IV: Force series. Today, he'll be discussing his upbringing, his big career transition, how he got into acting and much more.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. William Yates. Dr. William Yates is a Chicago Surgeon who specializes in hair transplants. Today, he'll be discussing how he got involved in medicine, the hair transplant process and industry, and the growing diversity in the business.

In this episode, we sit down with America's first Black billionaire Bob Johnson. Bob Johnson is an American entrepreneur, media mogul, philanthropist, investor, the co-founder of BET Networks, and the Founder of RLJ Companies. Today, he'll be sharing insights about his career, how America can level the economic playing field, and his advice to WayMaker listeners.

In this episode, we sit down with the Executive Chairman at Adtalem Global Education, Lisa Wardell. Adtalem is an education-centric organization that works to educate diverse communities and helps empower physicians, nurses, and social workers. Lisa will discuss her career, the vital work Adtalem is doing, and how the organization positively impacts communities nationally and internationally.

In this episode, we sit down with Chicago native Glenn Marshall. After graduating with a Journalism degree, Glen quickly entered the news and television industry, reporting in a variety of roles for organizations all over the United States. Today, he'll share his journey, his challenges entering the industry, his favorite aspects of the job, and so much more.

In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Robinson. Pamela Robinson is the Founder of the popular 40+ Double Dutch Club. We'll be discussing the quick growth of the group, the purpose it serves to its members, and Pamela's vision for the club moving forward. Pamela will also give her advice to WayMaker listeners regarding their own startups and passions.

In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Franklin. Patrick Franklin is the President and CEO of UrbanLeague in West Palm County, a position he has held for over 20 years. We'll discuss the vision behind UrbanLeague, how they get the job done, Patrick Franklin's involvement with the organization, vaccines, and much more.

In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Ali. Sharon Ali is a highly accomplished executive with expertise in marketing, business development, retail sales, and strategic planning. She has worked with well-known corporations such as Johnson and Johnson, Miller Brewing Company, Quaker Foods and Beverages, and more, and now is the regional general manager for Acreage Holdings, Prime Wellness' parent company, and heavily involved in the rapidly-growing Cannabis industry. Today, she'll be discussing the ins and outs of the industry, her involvement, and more.

In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Dee Robinson to discuss her career journey, the risk-taking shifts she's made, the obstacles she's had to overcome. She'll also be giving listeners wisdom and advice on how they can start and maintain their own businesses.