BC's Corner

Overcoming Overload: Are the life goals of previous generations attainable? How do you forge a sustainable balance between high productivity and leveling burnout? Is your ambition serving you? Bryan hosts, Dr. Mandy Lehto to explore these questions. Dr. Mandy Lehto is an executive coach and leading voice to senior leaders and high achievers seeking to explore next career steps, navigate transition...

Higher education, its role in promoting social mobility, and a deconstruction of modern diversity, equity and inclusion from a career practitioner.  Timber Smith is a multifaceted professional who has dedicated his career to service, community, and the upliftment of diverse populations in various capacities. He is currently the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator for the City of App...

This episode is all about questions, what we ask ourselves, what we ask of ourselves and specifically how we challenge ourselves into further evolution. Bryan is joined by serial entrepreneur and mental fitness strategist Marc Champagne who is the author of the best-selling book, Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life . Marc Champagne is a best-selling author, podcast host, keynote speak...

What is the role of religion in society? With each successive generation becoming less and less religiously affiliated, it’s hard to tell. Bryan hosts spiritual leader Reverend Gaylon McDowell to discuss his journey of faith, a comprehensive breakdown of new thought metaphysics, and his perspective on the role of faith in the modern age. The Reverend Gaylon McDowell is the Executive Minister, Seni...

Bryan hosts Emmy nominated multi-hyphenate, Adria Dawn to discuss the day to day life of working artist, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, and the social impact of progressive creative development.  Adria Dawn is an Emmy nominated multi hyphenate who grew up in the Midwest, and broke into Hollywood working as a Levi's model. She is a filmmaker, actor, educator, and proud mama to an amazing fourtee...

Bryan is in conversation with non-profit strategist and national speaker Derrick Fleming Jr. They discuss Derrick's story of personal development that led him on the path to create and sustain a material impact on Chicago's South Side. As a former White House Staff Member under the Obama Administration, now serving as the Managing Director of Strategic Engagement for Chicago Scholars ; Der...

Exploring the varying experiences of black queer men through the lens of professional health advocate and HIV activist, Paris Mullen. In this conversation we talk through Paris’ journey to becoming a fully realized queer man, how he has found community within the queer community, and how his diagnosis led him on a path to advocacy and promoting HIV allyship. Paris Mullen is a visionary leader who...

Host, Bryan Carter (IG: @ibryancarter ) reflects on the impact of Season 1 and presents the vision for what to expect in Season 2.

Pride is a time of immense celebration, enhanced advocacy, and intentional visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. While the global and national acceptance of queerness is still in development, this conversation serves as a conduit to bridge the gap of understanding and immerse us in the given circumstances of others. In this episode, Bryan hosts two conversations with Paul Butler, Co-Founder of the...

Bryan is joined by social and political commentator Conner Moore, Co-Founder of Soulfire Productions and Host of the Conner Wanders Podcast to discuss his journey of fatherhood, how he defines his political alignment , his journey as an ally of the queer community, and his take on diversification in hollywood casting. GUEST: Conner Moore ( @connerwanders ) BC's Corner with Bryan Carter ( @ibry...

Bryan hosts Tony Nominated Actress Montego Glover to discuss her experience in the ongoing Broadway Revival of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. Montego Glover is a Tony Award nominee, two-time Drama Desk Award winner, Outer Critics’ Circle Award Winner and honoree, and Drama League Award nominee. Her Broadway credits include:Memphis(Tony nominee,Drama Desk & OCC winner),Les Miserables,It...

What is the role of religion in society? With each successive generation becoming less and less religiously affiliated, it’s hard to tell. Bryan hosts spiritual leader Reverend Lola Wright to discuss her journey of faith, the contrast of spirituality and religiosity, and her perspective on how to create positive social impact. Reverend Lola Wright is a noted spiritual leader, entrepreneur, speaker...

Bryan hosts serial entrepreneur, sales strategist, and positive voice alchemist Allyson Byrd to discuss how to explore the range of your capabilities, embrace the fluctuations of success, and the confidence needed to monetize your giftings. Allyson is a celebrated leader and sales expert, Allyson has enabled her students to come together and create astounding results – $330 million in sales revenu...

Bryan hosts international recording artist and actress Brooke Simpson to discuss her experience in the retelling of the American story in the direct from Broadway National Tour of 1776: The Musical. Brooke is a powerhouse vocalist who is passionate about music, people and her culture. Brooke is full-blooded Native American and is a member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe. Brooke has had the opportunity...

The Devil Wears Prada the Musical had its world premier in Chicago, Illinois at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in the summer of 2022 for a five-week limited engagement. While the show is ramping up for its London run, we are looking back to Bryan’s conversation with cast member Megan Masako Haley (Emily Charlton). Megan Masako Haley is an incredible actress, with credits including  the National...

Bryan hosts Healthcare Executive, Gyasi Chisley the author of “Healthy Disruption: The Benefit and Burden of a Black Healthcare Executive in America”. In this conversation we discuss Gyasi’s experience rising through the ranks of the healthcare industry, his philosophy on holistic health & community engagement, as well as his unique perspective on the future of healthcare in America. Gyasi Chi...

Recession has been in the cultural and political conversation for some time now and in the last few months and few weeks especially we have seen the expectation, fear, and the impact of that fear play out in real time As major companies lay off percentages of their staff and others brace for impact the question in times like these is how best to respond? Bryan hosts Sales & Marketing Expert, B...

Atoms do not make up the fabric of our universe, stories do. Shared stories are the common thread between every religion, culture, nation, and community. We not only naturally tell stories but we also actively live and create our own. Bryan hosts actress, master acting coach, author and former casting director Jane Drake Brody (HBO’s Somebody Somewhere) to discuss the historic roots of storytellin...

In the wake of the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs on Saturday, November 19th that left five people dead and dozens injured, Bryan host a conversation about the modern resistance to the queer liberation movement, the impact of extreme rhetoric towards the LGBTQ+ community by mainstream figures, and the role we can all play in building a progressive future. Bryan is joined by Eric Wilke...

The 2022 Midterms bring the gift of non-stop political ads, recycled memes, and inaccurate infographics. As candidates communicate their value, there is a heightened sense of care and concern over the political future of our country. Bryan unpacks the realities of political panic, midterm anxiety, and expresses his hopes for the future. Connect with Bryan Instagram: @ibryancarter Thank you for joi...

Today, Bryan host a conversation about the modern evolution of social justice and the real life application of affirmative action with transformational inclusion advocate and DEI expert, Ameerah McBride, Esq. Ameerah McBride currently serves as the inaugural Chief Diversity Officer at The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA). Prior to joining AURA, Ameerah was Chief Diversi...

In the first episode of BC's Corner, host Bryan Carter (IG: @ibryancarter) presents the show's vision and reflects on the journey to this moment.