Breaking Through Glass Ceilings With Brian H.

Founders of Divine Sports and Entertainment, Michael De Sane and Ryan Williams-Jenkins come on to discuss their upcoming virtual launch party, why they decided to represent NFL players, and the importance of caring while doing so. We also talked about Black athletes becoming pioneers by attending HBCUs. Follow @DivineSportsEnt on Twitter.  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP     ...

Keisha Swafford stays on the grind creating content on YouTube on her channel, Ballin' with Keisha. She comes on to discuss creating her content, battling depression and gives key advice to others who may be dealing with the same thing.  Subscribe to her YouTube channel Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR...

The lack of representation in the Black community is something that is often discussed. Joel Gamble and Tavon Mason, two former NFL players are working on a comic book with a Black superhero. They come on to discuss growing up in Baltimore, their vision, and what we can expect. To support this project, visit their Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thejusticeduo/the-justice-duo-comic...

At 78 years old, Lorenzo Coleman has witnessed so many iconic moments in not only sports history, but U.S. history. My self-adopted grandfather joins me to discuss how the WNBA and NBA players decided to boycott their games after the recent shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha Wisconsin police and the death of two protestors by a white supremacist. He also shares where he was when found out about th...

I call her the GIF queen! Chanapa Tantibanchachai has found a niche that makes important science stories go viral. We worked together for three years on the Johns Hopkins Media Relations team. She comes on to share her story which includes packing up her things and leaving Arizona to come to Baltimore, leaving one office to another office and the challenges that included, and more. Follow her on T...

Being a Black Man in America is something that is a challenge every day. The latest incident included Jacob Blake being shot by the police seven times in the back. Not one police officer has been arrested. In 2020, racism is alive and well. Mike Patton joins as we discuss what is like Black in America and how we are dealing with the repercussions of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahma...

Erika Marmolejo is an athlete who traded in her gear to work in sports. Beginning her career on the production side, she worked at Fox Sports, ESPN, and for the Sacramento Kings in their Digital Media Department. She would then move into the administrative side working as the assistant to the Oakland Raiders general manager. Now she has moved to the midwest first working with the Chicago Bulls and...

The University of North Carolina went viral when their student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel's headline read "UNC has A Clusterfuck on their Hands." The reason, more than 130 students tested positive for COVID-19 after students returned to campus for the Fall Semester. Jazmine Bunch, a journalism student entering her senior year joins this episode of Uncomfortable Conversations to discuss this and...

Quincy Young grew up loving the game of basketball. While attending Morehouse College, he worked for Turner Sports as a logger for NBA TV. After graduation, he moved to Bristol, CT where he became a production assistant at ESPN. After leaving ESPN, he joined Bleacher followed by CNN Sports, MLB and now he is with USA Today Sports. He comes on to discuss strictly working from behind the scenes to n...

It's not a popular opinion but I believe college football needs to shut down this fall. Players are unpaid-student athletes, so how in the world can they be considered essential? Million of people make millions of dollars off of these players, but these players are risking their lives. On this episode I discuss this and why players should sit down this fall due to COVID-19. Apple: http://bit.ly/BG...

Shanell Starling is a graduate of Morgan State University and now is a content associate producer at ESPN. In addition, she is the host of the podcast, From the Sidelines with Shanell Starling. She has also spearheaded a women's support group for other women in journalism.  Follow her on Twitter @TheCocoShanell . Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/...

Happy Birthday to me! Hello, 34. As I get excited for my Shaq year, my year of domination, I look back at year 33. My Kareem year. From beginning the year at NABJ, returning to the sports sidelines,  returning to my home church, Christian Memorial Church, winning another social media award, traveling, losing Kobe, COVID-19, the racial pandemic, being an ally in the speaking out movement and so muc...

Kenny Barrett is an entrepreneur whose focus is to build wealth. He comes on to discuss the transition from basketball to business and the BLUEShift Podcast. B.L.U.E (Believe Love Understand & Educate) Download the BLUE Shift Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/kendall-adams64/episodes/Conversations-With-Kenny-egftu 2 Follow him on Twitter @K3nny_barr3tt Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http:/...

Breaking Through Glass Ceilings Returns for Season 2. As I continue to share the breakthrough stories of my friends, I will also add a few bonus episodes sharing my thoughts on trending topics and important issues as well as sports.  8/2: Kenny Barrett 8/9: Shanell Starling 8/16: Quincy Young 8/23: Erika Marmolejo   Subscribe now and catch up! Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP   &nb...

 The 2019 NFL season was deemed the year of the Black Quarterback. The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) discuss Patrick Mahomes winning the Super Bowl, Lamar Jackson winning the unanimous MVP and the respect Black quarterbacks are now taking!  Visit BrianHWaters.com   Subscribe to my podcast,  ...

January 26, 2020 day we will never forget. The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) take time to reflect on the life of the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant and what he meant on and off the court. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google htt...

COVID-19 has put the sports world on hold, and now as things star to open up, the NBA will look to resume their season in a bubble in Orlando Flordia. The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) discuss whether or not this a good idea.  Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor...

Black lives are constantly pushed to the back burner. If a Black man gets killed by the police, the police walk, and the family is left without justice. In May, the death of George Floyd sparked a global outrage that led to protests around the world. On this episode, The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson and Renee Washington) discuss these re...

In an industry we love, Black women continue to remain unprotected. Recently a few Black journalists who are women revealed that they have been sexually harassed throughout their career. As we look back at the first half of 2020 The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) discuss women speaking out and what can men do to help...

Cassius Flemming is an associate producer for Spotify. Prior to Spotify, he worked as a Content Associate at ESPN and an Associate Producer at CBS. He comes on to discuss his career and the importance of staying true to yourself and listening to your mentors and why it is important to help the next one along the way.  Visit BrianHWaters.com   Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://b...

Norman Locke is an on-air personality for ESPN 1420AM in Lafayette, Lousiana. He shares his experience including how he switched from being a Microbiology major to a broadcast journalism major, being on the field as LSU won the National Championship, and more! Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP       Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1       Anchor http://bit....

DeVry Smothers is someone who I worked closely with during my time at ESPN. He is also the host of the Everything Real Podcast where he shares his opinion on sports, movies, technologies, and more. He discusses going from a small school, Northwestern State University in Lousiana to producing great content for the World Wide Leader in sports. You Can check out the Everything Real Podcast here Apple...

Tony Betton Jr. is a journalist, but he is God's child first. Every day of the week he hosts a daily devotion on Instagram Live that allows viewers to start the day off with the word of God. He is an anchor, reporter, and producer at ABC21 WPTA News in Fort Wayne Indiana. Tony comes on to discuss his career, putting his alma mater, Georgia State University on the map, and most importantly how good...

Carlos J. Avent holds many titles. Businessman, mentor, educator, but his most important one is dad. One of the reasons he is such a great dad is due to the fact that he had a great dad. Recently he wrote the book, 10 Extraordinary Lessons from an Ordinary Dad . He comes on this week to discuss the book, why it was important that he wrote it and so much more. Follow him on Twitter: @TheCarlosJames...

Heather Harvin is an R&B singer who recently dropped a title, Dang Bae which can be found on all streaming platforms. She comes on to discuss her career as well as how she maintains her faith in God and remains a disciple even though she is not singing gospel music. Follow her on Instagram  Download her music on Spotify  Download her music on Apple  Subscribe to the podcast Appl...