Breaking Through Glass Ceilings With Brian H.

Sometimes in life you have everything lined up and you take all the correct steps but you just need one opportunity. Shelbey Roberts is an award-winning journalist, but prior to winning she encountered a lot of nos before landing her first job (12:10). She shares her journey which includes starting from behind the scenes all the way to Evening Anchor (15:20). Plus she shares highlights of the stor...

Ronnell Hunt does it all. He is multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast journalist and producer, church drummer and professional wrestler. He shares his journey which includes working on a story with Tyra Banks (12:38), covering the protests after George Floyd's death (13:50),  growing up and playing drums in church (20:33) and his professional wrestling career (29:44). This show is brought to yo...

Melea VanOstrand is the true definition of a all around superstar! As a mother and reporter, she has found ways to maintain a healthy balance in both. She discusses how she got started in broadcasting and storytelling (04:58), becoming both a commercial real estate reporter and residential realtor in South Florida (22:23) and more! Visit her website  Visit BrianHWaters.com   Subscribe&nb...

Mike Curtis is entering his first season as the beat reporter for the Detroit Pistons for the Detroit News. He joins me to share his journey in sports and Journalism (04:10), how SJI (18:40) and NABJ (28:47) changed his life what he is looking forward to when it comes to covering the Pistons (38:07) and more! Follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP   &nbsp...

Seindole Mawolo is the creator of the Well Minority, a brand that focuses on the mental wellness in the Black and Brown communities. She shares the moment she knew it was time and her personal testimony that led her to this point. This show is brought to you by ForUrWear.c om    Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt : https://bit.ly/BTGCShir ts Follow The Well Minority...

Krista Bryant known as Krista B is a woman who wears many hats! She is a Multimedia Content Producer, Journalist, Event Host, and the Co-Founder of Those Wrestling Girls. She turns her passion for writing, wrestling, music and entertainment into a career. From writing wrestling articles on Hot 97's website to co-creating Those Wrestling Girls, she has became an authoritative voice in the community...

This week, I am headed to the National Association of Black Journalist/ National Association of Hispanic Journalist Conference in Las Vegas. I will be back with guest in a couple of weeks, but on this episode, I reflect on what this conference has met to me starting with Orlando in 2013 which lead me to getting my job at ESPN. Then going to New Orleans and Miami in 2017 and 2019 to expand my netwo...

Mark Viviano is one of the most beloved sports reporter in the city of Baltimore. With over 30 years experience, he has spent 20 of them at CBS's WJZ13. He comes on this week to share his career journey which includes breaking the news that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore, eventually becoming the Ravens. And with all of that, he explains the importance of living a full life.   T...

Mike Patton is a sports writer who has been on the freelance grind for years. Recently he created the show, Touring the AFC South where he puts a focus on the Colts, Jaguars, Titans and Texans. He joins me to discuss his career and even shares a fun Super Bowl story.  This Show is brought to you by ForUrWear.co m     Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://b...

Shayla is a Boudoir Model and Pro Wrestling Valet! She started modeling during the pandemic after a birthday shoot and fell in love with the art of it. She comes on and shares her story and provides advice to those starting out.   Show is brought to you by ForUrWear.co m     Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirt s Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW...

In life, if you find a good friend, you hold on to them forever. on this episode, one of my best friends, Hugh Scott joins the podcast to discuss his career as marketing manager and photographer. Hugh currently serves as the marketing manager for the Wrestling Wrealm and the team photographer for the Baltimore Nighthawks, a women's professional football team. This show is brought to you by www.for...

Today, I use the podcast as therapy to reflect on the life of my grandmother who went Home 21 years ago.

My mentee beat death! Jazmine Bunch, a multimedia personality and editor has always been driven to create content. After suffering a brain aneurysm, Jazz is more motivated than other. She has since created the podcast, The Heat Sheet where shares her poetry, think pieces and more! Subscribe her podcast, The Heat Sheet  Purchase a Breaking Through the Glass Ceilings T-Shirt at  www.forurw...

I have been gone a while, but there is a reason for that. Here I explain everything and prepare you for Season 4! Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP       Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1       Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor   iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR     Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP        Pandora...

She is the Queen of Twitter. Jasmine L Watkins is without a doubt one of the funniest people on social media. She discusses her love for sports and how she used that to get her career started in the industry. She shares her ups and downs at ESPN which includes volunteering to shadow the social media team after he overnight shifts and eventually leaving to take a few brands' social channels to a ne...

Amber Rodriguez joined the wrestling business as a teenager. After winning a few championships she decided to step away and join the miltary. After 4 years, she returned to the ring. She comes on this week to discuss how she created her business and took her real-life persona as an Esthetician and incorporated that into her wrestling character. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram and follow her bu...

From the business side, to behind the camera to on-air talent, Mark Webster does it all. He comes on this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings to share what he has learned throughout his journey and why it is important to be versatile. This episode is brought to you by Symphony of Balloons and Hope Again Counseling Services  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP       Sp...

Blue has been on the grind since college! From Hot 97 where he worked with world-famous DJs to creating his lane with the Mixed Tag Show. Tune in as he shares a few stories throughout his career including being side by side with his favorite artist during some big moments in his life. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP       Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1     ...

Phil Lindsey is one of the most respected writers in the professional wrestling community. As we witness a shift in the pro wrestling business for the 1st time in over 20 years, Phil comes on to share what it was like to be live and in-person for these moments as well as how he got to this point in his career.  Follow Phil on Twitter: @PhilDL616 Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP    ...

Untold Malice At the Palace told us what really happened when the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons game prematurely ended after an all-out brawl. Brian H. Waters shares his thoughts on the documentary and what was missed. He also has a previously recorded clip from season 3 where Daniel Artest, the brother of Ron Artest discusses his thoughts on what happened. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP &n...

Brittany T. Oliver is a Baltimore native who is committed to change through activism and organizing. Her commitment has allowed her to understand the needs of her community which is why she is currently running for Congress where she can make an impact. She comes on to discuss how she has been able to maintain her mental health through the tough work of activism and why it is important for her to...

Born in Detroit, Jazzy T was birthed with a hustler's spirit. She shares her career journey which includes working in post-production, television, radio, podcast production and more. From the Midwest to the West Coast to the East Coast, Jazzy T's journey is an inspiration to everyone!  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP       Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1       Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor  iHeart Ra...

With both of his parents being doctors, Andrew Golden decided that he wanted to go another route and pursue a career in sports journalism. While in college, he had a stop at Johns Hopkins Medicine as an intern in the Media Relations department. Here he learned how to step out of his comfort zone. Since then, he has excelled in sports writing. Being passionate about telling the stories of race and...

Uncomfortable Conversations: Stephen A Smith Disrespects Shohei Ohtani with his comments about him needing a translator. Smith's comments on First Take represent the same ideologies that American has held onto for years which prevents real change. Brian H. Waters discusses why this is problematic.  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP       Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 &nbsp...

Omar Powell, a social media expert spent 7 years of his career at ESPN. During his time there he has produced 5 hours of television per day, produce social media content, field produced, worked on the Humanitarian Awards all while only being a Content Associate. To say he was overlooked would be an understatement. He shares the highs and lows from his time there, creating his own lane and how it i...