365 Brothers - Listening to Black Men

A look backwards and a commitment to keep moving forward. Transcript Subscribe  wherever you get your podcasts. More info at  365brothers.com . IG    @365brothers  Host,  Rahbin Shyne  is a listening coach, podcaster, author and educator. About this podcast : In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life, career, relationships and favorite moments. They explores the experience of being a Black m...

US Army retired Sergeant Major Roy Lewis achieved the pinnacle of military rank in his 36 years of military service. He's now a Master Fitness Trainer and professional speaker on Leadership development. Grandson to an Alabama sharecropper, son of a hard working Alabaman who was active in the Montgomery Civil Rights protests, Sgt Roy continues a legacy of faith, hard work and service speaking to yo...

John Hope Bryant's book "Financial Literacy for All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom and Building a New American Middle Class" debuted at #1 in business books upon its April release on both the USA Today National Bestseller and Publisher's Weekly's lists. This book provides the tips and tools to move anyone from making a living to building a financially free life. This interview d...

TJ Bolden has taken to the stage in iconic productions, including Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar. That's to be expected of an accomplished actor, singer and voice-over artist. His dynamic talent has led to extensive touring across the country, captivating audiences with powerful performances. Most recently, TJ's versatility shone through in the acclaimed audio drama Echoe...

Over 170 years ago, a white slave owner's brother contested the Will that set Lucy and her descendants free from slavery. She fought him in court and won. Today, her great great great great grandson, Terrence Franklin, is an award winning Wills and Trusts litigation attorneys. While he fights for planned generational wealth and legacy by profession, his passion and mission is to encourage us to ta...

Marcus Higgs is a communication coach for business professionals who are parenting preteens. He helps parents effectively show up and connect with their 10- to 14-years-olds during these key formative years, allowing them to secure a relationship that lasts beyond a lifetime.  Our conversation covers the importance of language, communication skills and the importance of authoring and owning the st...

Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience teaching at Howard University College of Medicine. Throughout his career, he's conducted research in oncology and advocated for clinical trials as a biotech executive. His book Fighting For Survival: Conquering Cancer And The African American Patient provides a roadmap for improving treatment outcomes for African-American...

In the four year's since George Floyd's murder we've seen some progress in how policing is done in the United States. The issues underlying the disparate treatment of Black men by police are complex and entrenched. This episode is a newly edited reworking of prior episodes that focused on various guests responses to questions related to experiences with law enforcement. Many brothers have shared p...

Rickard Jean-Noel is a Fordham University trained Social Worker. He is dedicated to providing social and emotional support services to diverse communities throughout the greater New York City area. His psychotherapeutic work has been mainly with adolescents and young adults, particularly those in minority communities suffering with anxiety, depression, PTSD and the impact of various types of abuse...

Ashanti Branch is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club , a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the dropout rate through youth mentorship. He has created the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement with 75,000 participants worldwide. He is a recipient of the 2023 US Surgeon General's Medallion, 4x Tedx speaker, podcaster, and a Fulbright Fellow. His work with youth as...

Career Transition Coach and Organizational Psychologist Jonathan Dumas knows that work can be fulfilling and helps others make the transition into careers that match their skills, talents and values. He's also lived the transition. His insights on the work aspirations and career context for Millenials and Generation Z. The conversation touches on the power of kindness, the Trump presidency, James...

Sherman Perryman is an entrepreneur, lifestyle coach and author. His studies at Morehouse College and the USC Ross program in real estate laid the foundation for his ambitions, blending real world savvy with scholarly insight. He was among the entrepreneurs featured in the docuseries Black Business Los Angeles. Raised in Carson and Los Angeles and a contemporary of Nipsey Hussle, Sherman gives a m...

Mr. Adam Lee Spencer is a sports agent and sports business consultant. He provides his expertise on topics concerning the player, venue, arena, rights holders, marketing, and sponsorship to major sporting organizations, both domestic and international.  His insights on how war has changed our international relationships and on domestic politics are well timed for this elections season. Find Adam S...

This thought-provoking conversation with Eugene Williams is a deep dive into the events that lift us up and those that break our hearts. Our heroes come in many varieties and we touch on many--from Martin Luther King Jr. to Bill Cosby, Malcolm X to Cornell West. In Eugene's case, his parents were also heroes. His late father an activist that influenced our most recent Super Bowl and mother an aspi...

A former naval officer, Marvin Dunn is a Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology at Florida International University, retiring as chairperson of the department in 2006. He has published numerous articles in leading newspapers on race and ethnic relations including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Orlando Sentinel and the Miami Herald. He is the author of the following books:  Th...

After working twenty-five years as a successful business banker, Kevin Howard wanted to make a greater impact. In his 50's, he turned what was a longstanding interest in climate and sustainability into his new career. He earned the highly regarded Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals. Adding this to his business experience and law degree, Ke...

Dr. Asare Christian is the founder of Aether Medicine, a medical practice focused on delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care that addresses the underlying causes of pain and disease. With a strong dedication to enhancing the health and well-being of his patients, Dr. Christian brings extensive expertise in musculoskeletal medicine, pain management and regenerative medicine. He is a boar...

Karl Darden is a walking encyclopedia of sports knowledge. While his big boast is hosting Navy Sports Central, his sports acumen is wide and deep. We cover Roberto Clemente, Arthur Ashe, the great NCAA championship match featured in the movie Road to Glory among other influential people in sports history. This conversation is a reminder of the significant role Black athletes have played in highlig...

Dr. McNeil was named a 2021 Project Voice Voice/AI Pioneer of the Year Finalist for his work creating multicultural voice experiences. His flagship project is called Other America: Your Choice. A first-person interactive audio drama for marginalized communities by marginalized creators on Alexa. The Other America was voted a 2021 Digital Book World Award For Storytelling Voice/AI of the Year Final...

Dr. James W. Smith was a practicing attorney for approximately ten years in Louisburg, NC and Henderson NC. In a momentary lapse in judgement, he committed a crime that changed the direction of his life. Second chances are real. He served his time and went on to re-establish himself as a pillar of his community. His story provides clues into what's required to secure the second chances we all seek...

He is passionate about encouraging others to find their purpose and live their passion. Mark Joseph is both an alumni of and current Program Coordinator for the Call Me MiSTER Program of Clemson University which recruits and trains young Black men to become educators in our nation's schools. His own teaching career began at Westcliffe Elementary in Greenville, South Carolina. He's also served as b...

Kamal Johnson was in a rollover car accident months before he started college. Since the moment he and his friends walked away from an accident that left police officers remarking about Angel intervention, he's lived his life from his commitments.   Kamal is owner, producer and host of multiple shows on Kamal Johnson ENT . He finds and shares the humor in news and has been dubbed "The Black Seinfe...

B atlina Boulandi's tailor knew of his artistic talent. Next thing he knows another tailor is introducing him to an author. Just like that, Bat becomes a published illustrator of The Spider Weaver: A Legend of Kente Cloth by Margaret Musgrove. Then there's the time he got to hang out with folks behind his favorite movie while in Brazil. His life flows like that.   Batlina is both an educator and a...

Forging our own path takes courage. All the more when transitioning from one of "the twins" to an independent, introspective, live life fully Black man. Marc Paisant not only lives this courage, he inspires others to do the same. Both as a Certified Personal Trainer and as the creator/host of the Relatively Normal podcast, Marc encourages his clients and audience to choose what's inconvenient. Thi...

A conversation on the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange while he was an undergraduate student at Columbia University changed Brian Grimes' life. After graduating from Columbia in 2011, he embarked on a career in Financial Planning at AXA Advisors before transitioning to high net worth asset management at Bridgewater Advisors. In 2015, he launched his own real estate development company in...