Conversations With Ollie Mac

The college football world is being shaken up by one person by the name of Coach Deion "Prime Time" Sanders. HBCUs are on the come up and have been since their existence, but recently Coach Deion "Prime Time" Sanders has set a standard that the world has to notice. 

In this bonus episode, Ollie Mac welcomes Army veterans Amanda Dillon and Gabby Stephens to the show as they give their perspectives on Afghanistan and what lies for the future of the country. 

It's the beginning of the Afghanistan withdrawal and the media is going ham about it! Was it the right decision? Who should we blame? Today, Ollie Mac has a candid, but yet raw conversation with John McTavish and we discuss what's happening before our eyes.  John is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has experience working with U.S. Special Operations in Afghanistan. Follow Ollie Mac on Face...

As the withdrawal from Afghanistan is still occurring and the media is giving it a lot coverage, Ollie Mac welcomes Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom veteran Stephanie Rosario. Stephanie joins Ollie Mac and gives her thoughts, feelings, and opinions regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal.

At this point, the United States has completed their withdrawal and the Taliban is now in control. It is estimated that the United States has spent over $2 trillion dollars for the past 20 years to fund the war efforts in Afghanistan. Jared Smith joins Ollie Mac to continue the conversation about the Afghanistan withdrawal and gives his perspectives. Jared is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedo...

As everything does, the Afghanistan withdrawal has waned in the media. Now that the U.S. is preparing to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan, it appears that the U.S. is not going anywhere. Who should take the blame for such a failed withdrawal? That question will probably go unanswered. However, the feelings of veterans will not. Joining Ollie Mac to discuss this is Jesse Havard...

In this final episode, Ollie Mac has an interesting, yet bold conversation with Jason Howk. Jason is a retired Army Major (O-4) and a former Infantry Sergeant. He has extensive experience in defense, diplomacy, intelligence, and education missions globally. You can find Jason writing for ClearanceJobs News, Task&Purpose, and The United States Army War College to name a few...his bio is long lo...

Ollie Mac is back for season 4 with new, bold, and relevant conversations and sometimes those conversations take place by his dag gone self!  New episodes premiering on November 11, 2021. 

On the season finale of Conversations with Ollie Mac, Ollie Mac takes us back to what has occurred throughout Season 3 and reveals his Top 10 Reflection Points of Season 3. OMIO https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 EarlyBird https://partners.getearlybird.io/podcast Follow Ollie Mac on Instagram @convosowitholliemacofficial; Facebook @Oliver McLin or @Conversations with Ollie Mac; Twitter @Ol...

Ollie Mac is back again discussing Change with Bridgett Brown-Burkes, Founder & CEO of the Toot-N-Aussie Foundation. This foundation focused on bringing awareness to autism and assisting those who are caretakers of those with autism. Bridgett also gives a glimpse of how she realized she needed mental help and what it is like being an autism mom.  To donate, visit T oon-N-Aussie Foundation...

Ollie Mac continues the series about Change by diving into a new, bold, and relevant conversation with Alex Malebranche, CEO & Founder of PlaneAhead, where their purpose is "To make the world available to everyone." PlaneAhead is a new internet travel concierge company that is shaking up the travel industry. Alex shares how becoming an entrepreneur helped shaped his perspective on Change, give...

Have you always wanted to travel, but didn't know where to start?  Joining Ollie Mac on this new, bold, and relevant conversation The Blerd Explorer and he will be filling us in on his adventures as an ESL Teacher while traveling the great country of Korea and the experiences of being Black (African-American) while traveling. Follow the guest on Instagram @the_blerd_explorer for amazing photo...

In this episode, Ollie Mac continues his quest to talk to people who have made significant "Change" in their lives and are striving to make their families and communities better. Ollie Mac is joined by special guest Elizabeth Whaley and she tells her story on how she was able to change from being racist to anti-racist.  Ollie Mac is on Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial; Facebook @Conversa...

We have all witnessed how COVID-19 has caused major havoc on everything! Ollie Mac along with special guests Janine Arriola and Wes Walker discusses its impact on post-secondary education (college/trade school) specifically with veterans and low income individuals and the impact they are making in post-secondary education.

Ollie Mac celebrates one year of bringing new, bold, and relevant conversations with other people and sometimes with himself! Take a listen as Ollie Mac reflects on the previous year of podcasting, explaining his why of getting into podcasting, reflecting on some of the previously recorded episodes and what the future holds for the podcast.

As America watches the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, grapple with the recent shootings in Georgia, Colorado, and California, Ollie Mac takes another new, bold, and relevant look at the word Justice in his one person conversation and reflection. Will justice prevail  or do we just like the idea of doing justice? 

Ollie Mac is back with a new topic regarding the words commitment and compliance. Take a moment to reflect and ask yourself which one are you!

In this episode, Ollie Mac explores the basic definition of justice and what comes to his mind when hears the word.

In a new series entitled "Words", Ollie Mac chooses words that are used in everyday conversations that are sometimes used out of context or have negative connotations that come along with them.  *The word dispensation should have been used instead of disposition.* Follow Ollie Mac on Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial; Facebook @conversationswitholliemac; Twitter @OllieMcOfficial.  If...

It is February and this is the time set aside for Black History! Join Ollie Mac as he talks about the accomplishments of black Americans from a military perspective and pays his respects to the Rev. Dr. Frederick Price on his transition to glory.

Ollie Mac continues the series on Change. In this episode, Ollie Mac is joined by special guest and longtime friend, Lyonel O. Primas, creator, founder, owner and CFO (Chief Food Officer) of O'Creations, LLC. Listen as Lyonel details how his Change birthed O'Creations and how his faith inspired that.  To book your next event with O'Creations, contact Lyonel Primas via email at lyonel.primas@g...

It is the 26th day of 2021 and we are coming upon a week since the historic inauguration of Joseph Biden, Jr. and Kamala Harris. Ollie Mac talks about some of the interesting things that caught his eye during the inauguration. From the fashion that was on display to the emergence Amanda Gorman's introduction to the world. Also, Ollie Mac gives some introductions to future episodes regarding the co...

Season 3 of Conversations with Ollie Mac begins with the continuation of  "The Angry Black Woman" discussion and the effects it has on black women in corporate settings. Ollie Mac along with special guest Dr. Candice Bowman takes a deep dive into this issue.

In a special episode, Ollie Mac discusses the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and how the power of idolatry (white privilege, white supremacy, white Christian nationalism) was on full display.  "The Danger of Stubbornness," Bishop E. James Logan, Christian Faith Fellowship Church-Zion, https://youtu.be/SryL3yLfkwI "What I Wish I could Tell Them When They Ask Why I...

2020 has been filled with ups and downs....good, bad, and ugly....but through it all, we made it! Ollie Mac gives a review of 2020 from his point of view about the coronavirus, celebrity deaths, music, politics, religion, black lives matter and what's in store for Conversations with Ollie Mac in 2021.  Become a monthly supporter to continue new, bold, and relevant conversations via CashApp at...