TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Rhetoric vs. Reality: How Are Veterans Really Treated in America?" Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know , Dr. Nsenga Burton pulls back the curtain on the true meaning of Memorial Day—its powerful origins rooted in the actions of formerly enslaved African Americans honoring fallen soldiers. But how far have we...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Breaking Cycles, Building Queens: The EMPOWHER Revolution Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit engages in an in-depth conversation with Dawn Brown, CEO of the EMPOWHER Institute. Brown discusses her journey leading the organization, which focuses on empowering young women fro...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Caught on Tape, Still Not Safe: The McIver Case Exposed Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'Need to Know’, Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the emerging case against New Jersey Representative LaMonica McIver. The case revolves around an incident at an ICE detention center in Newark, where McIver is being charged with assaulti...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Lights, Camera, Inclusion: The Battle to Fund Diverse Stories Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , host Tony Tidbit sits down with the award-winning documentary producer and director, Eurie Chung, for a powerful conversation on filmmaking, representation, and the uphill battle to fund divers...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Black Glamour, Black Grief: The Dual Reality We Can’t Ignore Episode Video Link: Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the balance between celebrating Black cultural achievements, such as those showcased at the MET Gala, and addressing ongoing social injustices against the Black community. Highlighting the impact of policy changes lik...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Climbing the Corporate Ladder with a Baby on Your Hip Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast , host Tony Tidbit explores the unspoken toll of balancing ambition and caregiving in corporate America. Marketing executive and entrepreneur Lauren Burke pulls back the curtain on women's emotio...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Autism, Activism, and Astro-Elites: Who’s Really Being Served? Episode Video Link: In this thought-provoking episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with panelists Mark Jamison, Alyssa Maglione and Will Fullwood to tackle some of today’s most complex societal issues. Th...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Silencing the Watchdogs: How Power Is Crippling the Free Press Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'A Black Executive Perspective,' Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the alarming trend of censorship and the eroding rights of free press in the United States. Highlighting the resignation of Bill Owens, executive producer of 60 Mi...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Erased, Excluded, and Essential: The Untold Stories of Asian Americans Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed explore the complex and often overlooked history of Asian Americans in the United States. From the earliest immigrants arriving in the 1500s to the e...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Real ID, Real Consequences: How Bureaucracy Could Silence Your Vote Episode Video Link: In this powerful episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton, Dr. Burton sounds the alarm on a looming threat to voting rights: the Real ID deadline on May 7th. She breaks down how this seemingly routine requirement could have serious...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/From Overlooked to In-Demand: How One Certification Transforms Careers Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed dive into the world of career elevation through Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. They sit down with Tamara McLemore, founder of Tamara...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The Tragic Misstep: Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Unlawful Deportation Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'A Black Executive Perspective,' Dr. Nsenga Burton addresses the tragic case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to a mega prison in El Salvador. Despite universal outcry from courts, diplomats, and agencie...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Anti-Racism Ain’t Polite: The Truth About Race We Refuse to Face Episode Video Link: In this unapologetically honest episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Will Fullwood—education and tech expert, attorney, and founder of The Contraband Wagon—for a powerful conversation on...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Weathering Racism: When Forecasts Turn Deadly for Non-English Speakers Episode Video Link: In this searing episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton, we dive into the dangerous consequences of xenophobic policymaking, starting with the National Weather Service's decision to stop issuing weather updates in languages othe...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The Mirror Is Lying: How Social Media Warps Your Self-Worth Episode Video Link: In this thought-provoking episode of 'A Black Executive Perspective', host Tony Tidbit is joined by Brad Bowling, President of CODE M Magazine, to discuss the detrimental effects of self-isolation on mental health. They dive into the Looking Glas...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/PUSU Episode 8-From Signal Leaks to Street Protests: America on the Brink Episode Video Link: In this electrifying episode of Pull Up, Speak Up, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed steer a no-holds-barred conversation with a powerhouse panel: Kevin Jenkins of Right Turn Strategies, Tauri Laws Phillips, CEO of the Austin 100,...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Tariff Tantrum: How Bad Policy is Wrecking Your Wallet Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'Need to Know,' Dr. Nsenga Burton sheds light on the far-reaching consequences of the current tariff policies. With humor and candidness, Dr. Burton discusses the economic impact on everyday Americans, the inefficacy of governmental...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Navigating the Nonprofit Maze as a Woman of Color Episode Video Link: On this episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed welcome back Iris Ivana Grant, CEO of Genesi Group and President of PHILX Media. The discussion focuses on her journey as a woman of color in the nonprofit sector...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Illegal Deportations and Presidential Overreach Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton,' Dr. Burton critically examines the Trump administration's illegal deportations and the broader implications of the President's defiance of the judicial system. She discusses the misuse of a wartime la...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Purpose-Driven Leadership: Turning Diverse Journeys into Unstoppable Social Good Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, host Tony Tidbit welcomes Chad Hickey, founder and CEO of Givsly. They discuss Chad's journey from growing up as a gay man in the South to leading a company that align...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The System Is Sick, And So Are We: Redefining Success and Health Episode Video Link: In this enlightening episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Dr. Erica Steele—an experienced, board-certified naturopathic doctor with over 20 years in holistic medicine. Together, they explore what it means...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/He Told You Who He Was: Why Didn't You Listen? Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'Need to Know,' Dr. Nsenga Burton addresses the fallout faced by those who supported the 47th president, reflecting on the consequences and lack of foresight by some voters. She discusses how the actions of the current administration reflec...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Blueprint for Growth: Treating Your Life Like a Business Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Kerel Cooper, Chief Marketing Officer at GumGum and co-founder of the Minority Report Podcast. Together, they unpack the career-defining moments that...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Don't Start None, Won't Be None: Tariffs, Trade, and the Fight for Power. Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'Need to Know' hosted by the award-winning Dr. Nsenga Burton, the focus is on the African American proverb 'Don't start none, won't be none.' Dr. Burton discusses the current political climate, particularly about...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The Women’s Sports Champion They Didn’t Want to Keep Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Carol Stiff, a renowned sports executive and former ESPN powerhouse. They discuss Stiff's extensive career, her contributions to the growth of women's sports, and...