Profound Conversations

The Architecture of Extraction : Private Equity State Capitalism and the Sacred Economics of Human Resilience Jerome Paige reintroduces the framework from his recent book—"private equity state capitalism"—describing it as an attempt to define the disturbing contemporary system of governance, one that prioritizes the extraction and concentration of value, often at the expense of marginalized commun...

This episode interrogates the cultural, psychological, and systemic silence surrounding men’s health through the lens of Darelle Joiner’s lived experience with BPH. Dr. Kevin Washington uses Joiner’s narrative as a springboard to examine how stigma, delayed diagnosis, and fragmented health literacy converge to produce preventable suffering. The conversation moves beyond symptom management into a b...

Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with vexing challenges of our times! The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www. ErikaChristie.com ThoughtCast was written by Karim Ali. Many thanks to Wanda Belle Associate Producer. Your host is Dr. Kevin Washington (Mwata Sankara) Hosted on Aca...

This episode of Profound Conversations undertakes a rigorous examination of two defining genocides on the African continent: the 1904–1908 genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples in Namibia under German colonial rule, and the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Through historical analysis and contemporary reflection, the discussion explores how structural violence, racial ideology, colonial...

Dr. Carey’s scholarship and public commentary, including her leadership podcast appearances and essays on intentional dialogue, emphasize that equity is less about optics than about infrastructure. Who is hired. Who is retained. Who is promoted. Who is protected when budgets tighten. The episode presses on a difficult truth: labor has always been a proxy for belonging. From enslavement to Reconstr...

This episode focuses on investment strategies that have historically been underutilized in African American communities due to limited exposure, access restrictions, or lack of culturally relevant financial guidance. Broad-Based Market Investing Here, Jameel Aalim-Johnson explains, in accessible terms: How Nasdaq Composite–level knowledge can unlock investment understanding for everyday people. Wh...

At a moment when information is abundant but wisdom is scarce, Browder’s work challenges audiences to reconsider how they learn, who they trust, and what they do with what they know. What does it mean to pursue knowledge outside dominant institutions—and sustain that pursuit for decades? How does Kemet function not only as history, but as a philosophical and ethical system? What responsibilities c...

In this illuminating episode of Profound Conversations , we sit down with Dana Gant , a registered nurse and intuitive healer whose practice, Radiant Healing , bridges the wisdom of medicine and the quiet intelligence of intuition. Together, we explore what happens when the weight of life feels too heavy to carry — when the mind races, the body tightens, and rest feels out of reach — and how Dana’...

The conversation on wealth creation and financial stability in marginalized communities was reframed for a new generation. The dialogue brought financial heavyweight Dyer, whose remarkable journey has taken him from creative arts to global banking and pioneering ethical finance rooted in Islamic principles. Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings the foremost thought...

In this episode of Profound Conversations , we enter a dialogue with the stewards of two of the nation’s most enduring African American–owned media institutions— The Washington Informer and The Muslim Journal . Through their histories, struggles, and triumphs, we explore the deeper question: What does it take to sustain authentic Black storytelling in an era where truth itself is contested? Black-...

Equality Health Foundation Launches the Zip Code Exam Project to Drive Awareness of Health Disparities and Increase Life Expectancy in Underserved Communities Equality Health Foundation is proud to launch the Zip Code Exam—a groundbreaking initiative to bring awareness to health disparities and inequities and improve overall well-being in underserved communities plagued by chronic health condition...

In this transformative episode of Profound Conversations, we explore a groundbreaking approach to personal development that bridges the gap between Islamic faith and modern goal achievement. Author Fatimah Linda Howard shares how Muslims can pursue their dreams without compromising their beliefs, introducing the revolutionary concept of "Islamic manifestation" - where blessings come not from the u...

New Documentary in Development Explores the Untold History—and Living Legacy—of Black Bookstores in America Baltimore, MD — [October 28, 2025] — Obelisk Productions is proud to announce the development of They Said: Niggas Don’t Read – The Rise & Fall of the Black Bookstore , a feature documentary set to begin production in January 2026. The film traces the rise, cultural significance, and att...

Profound Conversation invites thought leaders to explore the enduring and contested idea of the “American experiment.” Rooted in Enlightenment principles and launched in 1776, this experiment was never merely about forming a government; it was about testing whether diverse peoples could build and sustain a society on the radical premise that all are created equal and endowed with unalienable right...

This episode of Profound Conversations’ centers Aura Vasquez’s compelling journey, connecting her work in immigration, environmental justice, and civic leadership with the rising threats of  authoritarianism and the need for political engagement in Southern California and beyond. Aura is an Afro-Latina Colombian immigrant, a fearless climate justice advocate, and a rising political figure who...

Profound Conversation invites thought leaders to explore the enduring and contested idea of the “American experiment.” Rooted in Enlightenment principles and launched in 1776, this experiment was never merely about forming a government; it was about testing whether diverse peoples could build and sustain a society on the radical premise that all are created equal and endowed with unalienable right...

Are we being gaslit as a nation? In this urgent conversation, Dr. Kevin Washington and psychotherapist Dr. Pamela Brewer exposes how denial, distortion, and manipulation — the classic tactics of gaslighting — are shaping public discourse and decision-making in the United States. Learn how these psychological power plays impact our collective mental health and what we can do to reclaim reality, res...

Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings the foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with the vexing challenges of our times! In an ever evolving world new ideas and transformative ways of being are the lights at the end of the tunnel. Profound Conversations uses intercultural dialogue, extensive community and organizational engagement to initiate valu...

Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings the foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with the vexing challenges of our times! In an ever evolving world new ideas and transformative ways of being are the lights at the end of the tunnel. Profound Conversations uses intercultural dialogue, extensive community and organizational engagement to initiate valu...

Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings the foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with the vexing challenges of our times! In an ever evolving world new ideas and transformative ways of being are the lights at the end of the tunnel. Profound Conversations uses intercultural dialogue, extensive community and organizational engagement to initiate valu...

Profound Conversation is a listening & dialogue space which brings the foremost thought leaders into a conversation to grapple with the vexing challenges of our times! In an ever evolving world new ideas and transformative ways of being are the lights at the end of the tunnel. Profound Conversations uses intercultural dialogue, extensive community and organizational engagement to initiate valu...

In this soul-nourishing episode, we speak with Cindy Tawiah—former nurse, Ghanaian-born changemaker, and founder of Diva by Cindy, a hair care products line and the owner of the Diva Day Spa, a haven for self care and restoration. We will discuss her powerful journey from Ghana, to hospital halls to holistic healing havens. Cindy’s story is one of fierce passion, and divine alignment. From a chemi...

The power of listening is mostly misunderstood. All of our senses listen and as well we can listen to each of them. Learning and applying listening as a process is an effective means for harnessing trust and authenticity in relationships. In chemistry it would be likened to the splitting of atoms. Depending upon the chemical compounds brought together, a predictable chemical re...

In this soul-nourishing episode, we speak with Cindy Tawiah—former nurse, Ghanaian-born changemaker, and founder of Diva by Cindy, a hair care products line and the owner of the Diva Day Spa, a haven for self care and restoration. We will discuss her powerful journey from Ghana, to hospital halls to holistic healing havens. Cindy’s story is one of fierce passion, and divine alignment. From a chemi...

The power of listening is mostly misunderstood.  All of our senses listen and as well we can listen to each of them. Learning and applying listening as a process is an effective means for harnessing trust and authenticity in relationships.  In chemistry it would be likened to the splitting of atoms.  Depending upon the chemical compounds brought together, a predictable chemical...