While Black

On this episode of While Black, we sit down with the talented and inspiring Stephen "Dr" Love, producer for the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller, "They Cloned Tyrone." Dr Love takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in the South Carolina countryside to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, where he now works alongside some of the biggest stars in the industry. In this exclusive interview,...

In this thought-provoking episode of While Black, we dive into the profound insights and practical solutions to racial healing with Diana Roman, the Chief Operating Officer of My Black Ancestry and a descendant of the largest slave-owning family in American history. Join us as Diana shares her upcoming book, "The Nine Epiphanies on Race," which unravels the complex fabric of America's past. With r...

Thats it folks - its the end of this season. Thank you for rocking with us, and please stay with us because we have more dope episodes coming your way in a few weeks. And make sure you dig into any episodes that you missed this season. Most importantly, talk to us and hit us up at whileblackpodcast@gmail.com and tell us what you love about While Black or what you hate about it. Come and tell us th...

In this episode of The While Black Podcast, we dive deep into the world of wine with Helynn Nelson, an advanced certified sommelier and wine educator. Helynn shares her journey from practicing law to falling in love with South African wines and starting an importing business with her husband. As a black woman in the wine industry, Helynn also shares her experiences and insights on the challenges a...

On this episode of While Black, we dive into a critical conversation with Dr. Eddilisa Martin, Owner and CEO of M&B Sciences, Inc. She shares her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and her passion for making clinical trials accessible to all, especially for underrepresented groups. We explore the history of Black people in clinical trials, the disparities and mistrust that still exist...

On this week's episode of While Black, I sit down with a remarkable man, Shivy Brooks. Shivy is a father, an educator, an activist, and most importantly, the father of a hero, Bryce Brooks. Bryce lost his life at just 16 years old while saving the lives of four strangers swept out to sea by the tide. In this emotional, inspirational, and extremely powerful interview, we delve into the depths of Sh...

On this episode of While Black podcast, we sit down with Benaisha Poole Watson, a true trailblazer in the world of real estate and banking. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investing and an average of 400 homes sold per year, Benaisha is a force to be reckoned with. She is the sole owner of Prime One Lending Group/Prime One Home Loans, a Direct Lending Mortgage Bank approved by Fann...

Join us on this week's episode of While Black as we dive deep into the world of ancestry and DNA testing with the incredible Dr. Gina Paige, founder and president of African Ancestry. In this enlightening and entertaining conversation, we explore the importance of DNA testing and the impact it can have on our understanding of ourselves and our ancestors. Not only do we learn about Dr. Paige's jour...

In this episode of the While Black Podcast, we sit down with Lorenzo Mcfadden, a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, as he launches his new business. We delve into the challenges he has faced in raising capital, navigating the complex regulations, and overcoming the obstacles that come with launching a cannabis business. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the cannabis industry and how Lore...

Join us on this week's episode of While Black as we dive deep into the world of ancestry and DNA testing with the incredible Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder and president of African Ancestry. In this enlightening and entertaining conversation, we explore the importance of DNA testing and the impact it can have on our understanding of ourselves and our ancestors. Not only do we learn about Dr. Paige's j...

In this episode of the While Black Podcast, we sit down with Lorenzo Mcfadden, a trailblazer in the cannabis industry and cofounder of Prowess Cannabis LLC. We delve into the challenges he has faced in raising capital, navigating the complex regulations, and overcoming the obstacles that come with launching a cannabis business. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the cannabis industry and how...

This is a soft and absolutley beautiful episode and it feel like a warm embrace stuffed with love, attention, and caring.  Im also willing to bet its what so many you need right now as you wrestle with the ideas, trauma, and insecurities floating in your mind. Our guest Kerra Bolton has earned through her own stresses and life moments the right to accept herself fully while not judging the moments...

Get in the game and make some plays - that needs to be our mantra as it pertains to the political spectrum and no one will create better way for us than us.  On this episode Atima Omara provides a narrative full of information and inspiration supporting you in taking the action needed to create better for each of us. Named to Ebony Magazine’s “Power 100” and Jet Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list, Atim...

Social media has created so much negative but also so much positive, and on this episode, we chat with a guest who took full advantage of what social media has to offer.   Ashley Dixon is a full-time creator and the founder of Alexander Renee Design who, through her social media pages and brand partnerships, has earned big-time dollars.  This episode is about what it takes to get behind your dream...

One of our most powerful, if not the most powerful, episode to date.  Our guest Dr Brian Lowery is a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford School of Business, a social psychologist, the author of a new book entitled "Selfless: The Social Creation of You or Social Construction of you" and the host of the PRX podcast, Know What You See.  He has a perspective on race and whiteness that wil...

What is stopping you from claiming a seat at the table of your choosing or creating your own table should that be your preference.  In so many cases the answer is simple - Us! it If you are a dreamer, and lets be honest, which of us is not, then this episode is for you.  Our guest is a builder, dreamer, achiever and amazingly dope individual by the name of Bimma Williams.  Bimma identified somethi...

There aint much we like more than someone unafraid to try, unafraid to fail forward, and unafraid to win...except for someone who is willing to do all of that and then inspire you to do the same.  That is exactly what is happening in this amazing episode featuring a good friend of Vince's by the name of Eldredge Washington. Eldredge is a renaisance man who has his hands in community organizing, ac...

Simply put, Comedian Earthquake is hilarious.  He is beyond funny!  He is Legendary, just like the name of his praiseworthy Netflix special.  But how much do you know about the man Earthquake and all of his complexities, experiences, and prolific advice?  Well, that is what you will get in this episode - You will laugh, you may shed a tear, and you will undoubtedly learn.  Dig in now!!! Listen, Re...

Black Media is a powerful tool and plays a major role in our success, how the world sees us, and how we see ourselves.  Throughout history, its face has changed, but its role has been consistent.  Dive in and listen to Alfred Edmond, SVP and Editor at Large for Black Enterprise, as he teaches and preaches about the power, the influence, and the just due of black media.  Don't slack here because he...

Black folks don't swim.  We have all heard it, and most of us have said it, but historically is it true, and if it is true, why do you think that is?  This episode with Nick Askew, Howards Hall of Fame Swim, Dive, and Tennis coach, will enlighten you from start to finish on our real history of swimming while black and how we have been systematically pulled "out of the water." Dig in! Make sure to...

There has been civil unrest, a riot, or a massacre due to police action in every century since at least 1890, and in most, if not all centuries, there have been multiple.  This fact has not changed in all this time, but what has changed is that today almost every citizen has a camera on them at all times and can catch the horrible events happening.  But what if your phone were much more than a cam...

Today's episode is a scorcher, and at the same time, it's filled with a perspective that we all need to hear. So consider this: is the idea of a ride-or-die chick even fair? Is ride or die the standard, and if it is, then id ask if it should be.  Our guest today, Shanita Hubbard, lays out information about feminism and carefully delivers her message against the backdrop of hip-hop as a lifestyle. ...

While Black kicks off our new year this week on Thursday but in the meantime, we wanted to share another episode from our sister show on REVOLT TV - Monuments To Me.  Enjoy this conversation and make sure to check them out wherever you listen to podcasts Today’s episode of the Monuments to Me is going to be a spicy one. We’re joined by none other than Medinah Monroe and Kiki Said So, the brilliant...

While on season break we wanted to share an episode from our sister podcast and REVOLT original Monuments To Me.  Only a few episodes ago we introduce you to and interviewed the hosts of Monuments, and now we want you to hear a full episode.  Please listen, like, leave a review, and most of all SHARE this with your people.   Welcome to Monuments To Me a protected space from black women and featuri...

During our Holiday Break, we are re-releasing some of our favorite episodes.  Dig in and enjoy this super dope episode from actor, rapper, and educator David Banner.  This is an easy favorite for us - Dig in!!! David Banner blesses this episode of While Black and delivers in full and as expected.  We sit and talk with him about everything from his mom and childhood;  superman and slavery, Atlanta...