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As The Alchemy of Leadership series final episodes are coming to a close, in this episode of the series, listeners are exposed to the wisdom and sage advice from Venture Capitalist and Angel Investor Steve Beaman, whose latest endeavor The Elevare Club which was created to help guide and support small to mid-sized companies on their journey by providing access to strategic services in all areas to...

Here is an excerpt from Guest Host Steve Beaman, founder of The Elevare Club, as he offers sage advice to Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs, and Organizational Leaders, he's learned as a Venture Capitalist and Small Business Investor. 

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Quitman Spalding, a Quality Engineer with Lockheed Martin, who shares his journey to achieving the job and company of his dreams, his family, dealing with race in corporate America, his family, and those individuals that encouraged and inspired him to stay the course in order to be an example to his children, and community. Superlatives aside, this...

In this episode, we continue our Alchemy of Leadership Series in conversation with Author and mentor Lucas L. Armstrong, who wrote the book entitled 'Your Story is not Your story'  From the Author:  One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth and empowerment. —Robert E. Quinn Through my story I want people to underst...

We continue our Alchemy of Leadership series with a conversation about leadership with Ethan Wyss, a recent college graduate serving as Business Relations Ambassador for the Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Organization, where he is being fast-tracked for Senior Leadership. HB Sports and Entertainment is responsible for such teams as The New Jersey Devils, The Philadelphia 76ers, New Orlean...

We started this series to answer the most pressing leadership questions small and mid-sized leaders were trying to address, we wanted to bring our discussions on solutions to integrate and improve leadership development programs and strategic planning initiatives to address the multigenerational phenomenon companies are currently facing, So, I decided to ask some of the brightest minds in leadersh...

This is an invitational promo to join us for our upcoming Leadership series entitled 'The Alchemy of Leadership'  Throughout this series, we interview/discuss with experienced and up-and-coming leaders who recognize that people are at the heart of leadership, because of their unique talents, and abilities, and they are mining the gold of wisdom in groups and individuals, capturing creative br...

Updated Trailer for Folk(e)s Unfettered, as we enter a new season with a more engaging introduction.

Part 2 of our discussion with Harlem/Washington Heights community activist who uses the game of basketball to influence the lives of young men and women of color to learn about discipline, good citizenship, mental health, and giving back to their community. It definitely takes a village to raise children and with so much media reports negatively portraying men of African descent, we highlight, men...

An open discussion with Dave Rice, a resident of Washington Heights New York who saw a need in his community to train and develop young men and women in not just the art of Basketball, but, in the art of applying their talent in academics, ethics, disciple in order to take control of their lives and be authentic community influencers. Engaging, compelling, raw & real, much needed in the era of alt...

In this episode, Gene Folkes sits down with Actor, Model, Producer, and former NBA player Kenyon Glover to discuss Mr. Glover's journey in battling depression, overcoming four suicide attempts, the challenges of maintaining mental health due to a tumultuous childhood, and how systemic and institutional factors fail to address the mental health concerns of black men and men in general in this count...

In this Episode, we sit down with a discussion about the Entrepreneurial journey of Aaron Johnson, founder and CEO of Aaron Johnson Fit Club.

In this episode, we discuss the research and Strategy of Hedge Funds with Mathematician and founder of MCL Capital Management, Adeniyi Ajoloko. We go beyond the math and discuss Mr. Ajoloko's influences, his inspirations, and his motivations. Mr. Ajoloko attempts to demystify Hedge Funds and addresses some common misconceptions about this alternative investment. 

In this episode we talk to Lauren Logiudice, she is an American actress. She also writes and performs standup comedy, solo plays, stories, and creates sketch comedy characters. A Moth StorySLAM champ, she's been featured by The New York Times , BBC, among others. After the release of When Harry Tries to Marry , LoGiudice was called a "rising star." Reviews of her recent multi-character sketch come...

In this episode, our first segment introduces you to the founder of Sprouting Bosses, Architect Miguel Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez shares his journey from Lima, Peru to Dallas, Texas, and how he felt compelled to contribute to his new country by being a positive role model for his family, his colleagues, and his community. The second segment provides the listener with access to a virtual Sprouting Bosses...

This episode introduces the listener to District 30 GOP candidate and Black Republican Dr. Tre Pennie. We discuss his platform, BlackLivesMatter, and his journey from a rough Houston Neighborhood into the US Army, obtaining his doctorate and the reasons he decided to run as a GOP candidate in a Majority-Minority district. Buckle up Folk(e)s this should be interesting!

We discuss the book "All The President's Women: Donald Trump and the making of a predator with Paris-based Author & Journalist Monique El-Faizy, who co-authored the book along with Barry Levine. In this episode, we correlate how Trump's upbringing and his treatment of women over the years correlate with his attitude and treatment of other disenfranchised groups, specifically African-Americans....

This episode, introduces the listener to Gene Folkes, the moderator/Host of Folk(e)s Unfettered. This sets the foundation for the format of the podcast, the intent of the podcast, the philosophy and goal of what Folk(e)s Unfettered is all about. Each episode attempts to capture thoughts, conversations and insight from real people about real topics. From the opening of being "That Brother to the ni...