This Conversation Matters

Antonisia “Nisi” Collins takes center stage as Pinocchio in Children’s Theatre Company’s production of the classic story, but playing the curious wooden boy has taught the actor a few things, too. Collins joins host Sheree R. Curry on This Conversation Matters to talk about drawing inspiration from her 7-year-old brother, growing from CTC apprentice to company member, the physical challenge of bec...

The U.S. Latino economy is now a $4.4 trillion economic force. So why do companies still underestimate Latino consumers and their influence? For Hispanic Heritage Month, Multicultural marketing expert Liz Castells-Heard, CEO and chief strategy officer of Infusion by Castells, joins journalist Sheree R. Curry to talk about the growing economic power Latinos, wealth building and why cultural fluency...

Andrea Jenkins spent eight years representing Ward 8 on the Minneapolis City Council, including serving as City Council president. In this episode of This Conversation Matters , she joins host Sheree R. Curry to talk about the experiences that shaped her political leadership, the changing face of representation and why voting and local government matter. Jenkins also reflects on making history as...

James Beard Award-winning chef and author Ashleigh Shanti joins This Conversation Matters host Sheree R. Curry for a conversation about Black Southern food, culture and creativity. Shanti explores how geography, migration and family traditions have shaped distinct cuisines across the South and why foods once dismissed as inexpensive or working-class fare are increasingly being celebrated on high-e...

This conversation with attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armostrong highlights the community's response to Operation Metro Search and the ongoing fight for police accountability. See the full episode on the "This Conversation Matters" podcast and on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia https://www.youtube.com/@ShereeCurryMedia

Nurturing a child's natural talent is essential for success, says YouTuber Ami McClure of the @MightyMcClures. She's mom to twins Ava and Alexis and son Jersey. See the full episode of our interview with her and husband Justin McClure on the "This Conversation Matters" podcast and on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia https://www.youtube.com/@ShereeCurryMedia

Justin McClure of the @MightyMcClures and dad of the McClure Twins shares the journey of building a business while learning digital marketing and editing at night. The positive impact on his kids is evident, and they are proud of the mark they've made by being positive. Find full episode on the "This Conversation Matters" podcast and on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia https://www.youtube.com/@ShereeCurr...

Ami McClure of the @MightyMcClures and mom to the McClure twins, emphasizes the need to maintain personal identity and style even after becoming a parent, in order to show children that life doesn't end after having kids. Find full episode on the "This Conversation Matters" podcast and on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia https://www.youtube.com/@ShereeCurryMedia

Michael Tucker emphasizes the need for individuals to manage their careers proactively and communicate their aspirations to their employers. Find full episode on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia https://www.youtube.com/@ShereeCurryMedia

Mentorship is valuable. Michael Tucker shares what a mentor told him. What advice from your career mentor still resonates with you? https://www.youtube.com/@ShereeCurryMedia

Civil rights attorney and Racial Justice Network founder Nekima Levy Armstrong joins This Conversation Matters for a wide-ranging discussion on police accountability, corporate responsibility, immigration enforcement and what she sees as growing threats to American democracy.  Drawing on her decades as an activist and legal advocate, Levy Armstrong reflects on the legacy of George Floyd’s murder,...

Justin and Ami McClure built one of YouTube's best-known, wholesome family brands through the McClure Twins and their YouTube channel, The Mighty McClures. In this episode of This Conversation Matters, they share how they've navigated raising twin daughters Ava and Alexis, along with their son Jersey, in the digital age, balancing business with family life, protecting their children's privacy and...

In this preview clip, General Counsel Michael Tucker speaks about the importance of mentoring others: Each One, Teach One. Hear the full episode wherever you find your podcasts, or watch the video version on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia

"If you're not managing your career, nobody is." That's one of the most powerful lessons Michael Tucker shares in this episode of This Conversation Matters . After leading legal departments for Fortune 500 companies including GE, Avis Budget Group, Tyco International and Signant Health, Michael has spent decades building not only his own career, but the careers of countless others. In this convers...

Multicultural women need sponsorship, not just mentorship, to advance in their careers, says Merary Simeon in this clip. Leaders need help translating diverse experiences into relevant competencies. For the full episode, visit @ShereeCurryMedia on YouTube Takeaways Sponsorship is crucial for the advancement of multicultural women Experience should be evaluated based on life experiences and resilie...

Can better leadership unlock a trillion-dollar opportunity? Organizations say they value inclusion, but why are so many still losing talented people? Leadership consultant Merary Simeon argues the answer isn't another diversity statement. It's sponsorship, accountability and leaders willing to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. In this episode of This Conversation Matters, Merary shares...

In This Conversation Matters promo clip, Dr. Ronnie Gladden, author of "White Girl Within," discusses the research revealing how transracial identities may be more nature than nurture. When Rachel Dolezal exploded onto the scene as someone who identifies as Black although born to white parents, he says the issue was reduced to a meme. For the full episode, visit @ShereeCurryMedia on YouTube or whe...

Dr. Ronnie Gladden describes being transgender and transracial and writes about having a "white girl identity" in the book White Girl Within: Letters of Self-Discovery Between a Transgender and Transracial Black Man and His Inner Female. In this episode of This Conversation Matters , Ronnie and host Sheree Curry discuss race, identity, belonging and self-definition. The conversation explores how R...

This episode promo clip highlights the challenges faced by people of color and women in the film industry. It emphasizes the importance of building relationships and overcoming barriers to entry. Find the full episode on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia or on podcast platforms. Search for This Conversation Matters.

In this episode of This Conversation Matters , Emmy Award-winning actor, producer and WestBone Productions founder Leonard Searcy discusses how relationships create opportunities, why talented people are often overlooked, and how networking can open doors in film, business and beyond. Through his MegaMixer event, Searcy is helping connect creatives, entrepreneurs and professionals who might otherw...

In this promo clip, Barbara Brandon Croft discusses the groundbreaking work of the first Black women cartoonists and the representation of Black characters in mainstream newspapers. Full episode on YouTube at ShereeCurryMedia Takeaways Jackie Ormes: Groundbreaking cartoonist

Black faces weren't always part of the comic strips found in mainstream American newspapers. In this episode speaks with the first Black woman cartoonist to achieve national syndication in the United States, Barbara Brandon-Croft. With This Conversation Matters host Sheree R. Curry, Barbara reflects on the pioneering legacy of her father, Brumsic Brandon Jr., creator of Luther , and her own ground...

What happens when students see Black men as teachers instead of stereotypes? Watch full episode . In this clip, Black Men Teach CEO Markus Flynn explains how representation in classrooms can challenge unconscious bias and reshape how students see leadership, race and themselves. For the full episode, follow on YouTube @ShereeCurryMedia Takeaways Media portrayal of Black men Impact of Black male te...

In this conversation , host Sheree Curry speaks with Markus Flynn, CEO of Black Men Teach, about the urgent need for more Black male teachers in elementary school classrooms and the lasting impact they have on students of all backgrounds. Flynn shares his own unexpected path from studying epidemiology to becoming a classroom teacher and education leader, while reflecting on the power of representa...

In this conversation, host Sheree Curry speaks with her sister, Aisha Curry Magee, about the disappearance of their younger sister, Athena Curry, who has been missing since 2011. Together, they discuss domestic violence, the lack of attention often given to missing Black women, grief, trauma, and the hope that one day Athena’s unsolved case will finally be resolved. Takeaways Impact of Athena's Di...