Brik Talks by Brik Chik

Roy Ruffin Jr. spent 19 years behind bars, which he describes as "a political prisoner." Since returning home, Roy has dedicated his life to enlightenment, mentorship, and rebuilding his family. A skilled carpenter and plumber, he uses his experiences to empower the next generation, creating programs that immerse young people in real-world situations to help them navigate life's challenges before...

In this inspiring episode of Brik Talks, Brik Chik sits down with Candyce Cathey, a passionate community leader whose work is transforming lives through compassion, advocacy, and faith. As a leader with Project URGE, Candyce works alongside churches and community partners to address housing instability, support vulnerable youth, and help individuals navigate systems that often overlook the very pe...

What happens when your pain becomes your purpose? In this powerful episode of Brik Talks, we sit down with Dori Latek, LMSW, as she shares her journey through struggle—and how it led her to a calling rooted in healing others. From real-life challenges to real-world impact, Dori gives us an inside look at how her experiences shaped her work with Charlie Health, helping individuals access life-chang...

The STORY Behind the Story: Geoffrey Rogers on Redemption, Risk & Reporting the Truth What drives someone to risk everything just to make sure their community knows what's happening? In this powerful episode of Brik Talks , Brik Chik sits down with independent journalist Geoffrey Rogers , a young man whose unconventional path has made him one of Rochester's most recognizable—and most debated—c...

In this episode of Brik Talks, I sit down with Del Price, a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of M.A.D. Coffee Blends, a lifestyle brand rooted in discipline, daily motivation, and personal growth. Del is the author of Black Man Go Home! and the upcoming book The Queen Within: The Evolution of the Black Woman. Through his writing, speaking, and business ventures, Del promo...

Todd has worked with Greats like Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, Usher, Beyonce. Todd Sams is the recipient of an American Choreography Award for Best Choreography in a Hip-Hop video for Usher's "U Don't Have to Call." Todd was also a featured guest choreographer on FOX's hit show "So You Think You Can Dance." Todd is also developing several television and film projects as a writer and producer. A s...

Brik Talks to the Talented and Hilarious comedian, concert promoter and financial educator, J Real. Talks being born a grown man, surviving a drug addicted Mom, Foster care, the streets and doing prison time. To now being a dedicated husband, Dad, and entrepreneur.

Mr. Baiyina is a 25 year management and media impresario, who has generated and budgeted millions in operations and advertising revenue. His experience in media management, sponsorship sales and marketing is vast. Starting his career in print with the family business, Varick, was exposed to the advertising industry via three family owned newspaper and a your teen in Rochester, NY and learned very...

Brik Talks Episode 3

In Episode #8 Brik Chik sits down with Jerry Capers-playwrite, producer, director, and filmmaker- for a powerful and emoIn Episode #8 Brik Chik sits down with Jerry Capers-playwrite, producer, director, and filmmaker- for a powerful and emotional conversation about family, trauma, and healing. How that shaped his life, and his experiences in love, life and family. In Episode #8 Brik Chik sits down...

Tracie Isaacs on Building Cultural Legacies on Episode 1 of: BRIK Talks https://youtu.be/e_SGCq0uzL8?si=-53 From ESSENCE to Madonna: She's the mastermind behind some of the most iconic moments in music, media, and marketing. From the launch of the ESSENCE Music Festival to negotiating with Madonna and placing a Ford Excursion on the MTV Awards stage, Tracie Isaacs has spent over four decades shapi...