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My guest for this episode is Leadership Strategist and AthleticPreneur™, Monique A. J. Smith. Monique has an extensive career in the field of sports administration and management. Her story is spectacular! Join in as she shares her amazing journey while we close out Women’s History Month. #leadership #titleix #womenofexcellence #suppportingyoungpeople #HBCU #ncaatournament #finalfour #lsu #iowa #s...

We're coming back from spring break and will resume the show this Friday, March 31st for the conclusion of on focus on Women's History Month. Afterwards, we will return to our regular Monday schedule. See you soon!

Flash back with me to Season 3 for a Women's History Month honoree. Jennifer Silva has amassed a wealth of experience in public health. Her love of people, education, and health led her to become an educator and advocate for local and global communities. Her service and knowledge as it relates to hypertension and COVID 19 is on full display in this episode. Listen in on the conversation as she...

Are women sexualizing themselves more than men? We address this topic and more in part 2 of this multi-episode season opener with Dr. Cheyenne Bryant.

SPECIAL EDITION! To kick off season 7 of Let’s Chew The Gum and the beginning of  Women’s History Month, we have a special mid week edition. My guest is psychology expert, award winning author, renowned life coach and co-producer of MTV’s Teen Mom, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant. In the first part of this multi-episode podcast we discuss findings from a United Nations study which suggested that 90% of t...

For February to be so short, it sure has been the busiest!  We're wrapping up season 6 and getting ready for more. Tune in for a quick catch up and then come back next week for the kickoff of Season 7!

 So you want to make films? Get a peak into of one of the most underrated indie films of 2020. Unshadow is the brainchild of Vic Mendoza. After attending the premier last fall, I had to bring him on the show to share his experience and what it takes to make indie filming. Go behind the scenes with us along with the film's star, Lenor Soriano. Let's talk about it!

After several experiences with being treated unfairly  Mary Moore was determined go into business and treat people the way she would like to be treated. One venture led to another, and has landed her in multiple business arenas. From cosmetology to retail store ownership, auto brokering as well as being a licensed realtor, Mary has contributed a lot to her community and customers. Listen in t...

Special Edition! Broken Record? That’s right! You don’t want to miss this discussion. Dr. K, host of Let’s Chew the Gum, joined podcasters from across the country and people from all over the planet to attempt to break the Guiness World Record for the longest running, uninterrupted podcast in history. Guess what? We Did it! Dr. K was given the honor of anchoring this historic event with a special...

It's been almost six decades since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally ended segregation in the United States of America. This week students approached me about coming on the show to talk about their observation of students choosing to self-segregate. Is this a problem or a natural occurrence. Let's Talk about it!

My Guest today is entrepreneur and podcast host, Cee El. She is self-assured and certain that equity is about acceptance. Listen in for her perspectives on being accepted on her own accord as a life guard, entrepreneur, and host of her own show. Let's Talk about it.

It's a new year with new opportunities. On this mini-episode I reveal the new year's resolution for the show. Answer this weeks show question available on Spotify to let me know your new year's resolution or email it to letschewthegum@gmail.com Follow me on my IG pages and websites for updates and chances to win free merch ! Happy New Year! @professor_tk @onwatchtv @instagrad2020 https://onwatchtv...

Thanks for supporting the podcast for six seasons. I’m taking this opportunity to share a special moment with my worldwide audience. Happy Holidays.

I know a fantastic artist of many genres. He stopped by to “Chew The Gum” with me on a few topics related to the social media trend of posting avatars from Lensa’s Magic Avatar. It’s the number 1 app on the Apple Store. Join in to see why it’s so popular and how it is likely doing much more harm than good. Let’s Talk About It! Episode note: we had a great time catching up after many years. If you...

December 10 is the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To commemorate the day, I left the studio to sit with five high school seniors as they shared personal  experiences that evidence basic human rights being in jeopardy. It’s been 74 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations. The stories the students share are revealing as...

“Life imitates art far more than art imitates life.”-Oscar Wilde This week Dr. K is joined by two fantastic artists. Dwayne Wayne is a filmmaker, writer, director, and actor. His latest series, Divorce can be seen on OnWatch TV along with his soon to be released feature, All or Nothing. Walter Powell has several IMDb credits as an actor, writer, and director. He is currently working in collaborati...

I recently invited Gerzon Cesena to join me on the show to discuss various aspects of mental health. Gerzon serves as the Program for the Inland Empire Men's Mental Health Program which operates under the Make Hope Happen Foundation in San Bernardino, CA. We had an insightful conversation about mental health including challenges, misperceptions, awareness and possible solutions to assist those inf...

In 2020 Mike Butorac was a senior on the verge of graduating. Like all students from around the world, Mike had his plans for graduation cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Undeterred, Mike applied and became one of many Instagrads as a part of the worldwide outreach program Instagrad2020. Two years later I caught up with Mike to discuss how his life has changed and how Instagrad2020 influence...

For the Season 6 opener, we brought back longtime friend and show business veteran, Tezz Yancey. Join the discussion as we catch up on some of the latest happenings including movie roles of Black males in Hollywood, gender roles, the Woman King, Tezz's role with the Black Improv Alliance, cosplay, a lil bit of NFL, and upcoming shows on OnWatch TV. 

After the summer hiatus, Let's Chew The Gum is BACK!!! Check out this sneak peak and be sure to catch the season premier on Oct 10.  I'm excited to catch up and chew the gum with you! I can't wait, and remember, we always have something for your mind!

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy vacations and to serve within our communities. This past week I joined in on the podcast, Da Candy Shop. We had a great conversation about the inspiration to get involved in the filming industry with OnWatch TV, podcasting with Let’s Chew The Gum, serving communities via the non-profit organization, SCORE and Instagrad2020. It was a great time reflecting and sha...

Whether you celebrate on the 4th of July, June 19th or neither we hope you had a safe and fun time. On Juneteenth (June 19), I was thrilled to host and emcee the first ever Juneteenth celebration at Sylvan Park in the city of Redlands, CA It was a great time had by all. We enjoyed live music including West Coast Slave, and our headliner, Lakeside In addition to the music we had dozens of great ven...

Bonus!!! Listen in on a live unscripted and unedited phone conversation. Whether you believe it or not, men that do have mental health needs likely don’t know it. If men do know it, they often don’t express it or lack safe spaces to do so. Which ill-effects result from a lack of safe spaces for men to express mental health needs? If he is ridiculed by loved ones or others for expressing mental hea...

Navy veteran, Foster Corder, has over 130 Internet Movie Database (IMBD) credits to his name. Not only is he the longtime business partner and manager of Rudy Ray Moore, better known as Dolemite, but he also has a new Dolemite Movie set to release.    He tapped in to 'Chew the Gum' about some great topics including: His new Dolemite movie! -------  A special Memorial Day message for...