Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the world of finance becomes more personalized? Get ready for a deep dive into the future of money with our insightful guest, Emmanuel Daniel. As a global thought leader, Emmanuel brings his fresh perspectives to this complex topic alongside my own reflections, and together, we untangle the intricate concept of personalizing finance and banking. Our conversation...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to challenge the status quo and expose the realities that are eroding the core of our society. The horrifying sequel of events in Jacksonville, Florida, serves as a chilling reminder of how deeply white supremacy is entrenched in our nation. Three innocent lives were lost, a grim reflection of the persistent mindset that threatens to push our society to the brink. A...

Send us Fan Mail Ever questioned how invisible double standards within our culture could be affecting you? Brace yourself for a riveting conversation that exposes those subtle, yet powerful norms that often go unnoticed, but when spotted, can trigger feelings of frustration and unfairness. From our homes to our workplaces, and more surprisingly, within our legal system, these norms are deeply etch...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever ponder the societal and cultural impacts of sex and sexuality? In this week's episode Rauel and  Antowan tumble down that rabbit-hole together. They confront various beliefs and perceptions, specifically addressing the misconception of promiscuity within the African American community. In the process, we unravel the intertwined threads of primal instincts, societa...

Send us Fan Mail It's high time we pulled back the veil on the darkened narrative of racism and its impact on people of color. Today's episode is a deep-dive into how history has been manipulated, and the damaging half-truths that have resulted. We look at how these distortions have permeated our collective consciousness, and challenge you to explore deeply ingrained biases and insecurit...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could master the stock market from the comfort of your dorm room? Get ready to acquire life-changing insights from Anmol Singh, a seasoned trading expert whose journey began precisely in that way. Starting as an ambitious young trader in Delhi, India, Anmol fearlessly navigated the ever-changing world of the stock market to build the successful business he runs today a...

Send us Fan Mail Could the world of theater evolve in this digital age? Ponder this as award-winning American playwright Jack Canfora and I discuss the future of theater in a Netflix-dominated era. With Jack’s career highlights, favorite plays, and playwrights, this conversation unravels the magic of live theater like never before. From Hamlet to modern plays by Arthur Miller, we cover a wide spec...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the phrase 'Black Lives Matter' came to be one of the most potent rallying cries of the 21st century? This week Antowan and I dove into the convoluted labyrinth of racial injustice in America, from the tragic death of Trayvon Martin that fueled the birth of this movement, to the systemic and intentional targeting of black people. Engaging in this crucia...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to command your personal brand and navigate the complex world of self-esteem, morality, and success? In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Jeremy Ryan Slate, founder and president of Command Your Brand, join us for an eye-opening discussion on his incredible journey and insights. From hosting the Create Your Own Life podcast with notable guests lik...

Send us Fan Mail Can we truly revolutionize the water industry? Join us for a captivating discussion with Riggs Eckelberry, a nationally renowned entrepreneur with a mission to transform the way we manage, treat, and appreciate water. In this conversation, Riggs shares his journey from the high tech world to the water industry, revealing the challenges he faced and the importance of disrupting an...

Send us Fan Mail How can we approach difficult conversations about police and social issues with a desire for resolution? Join Antowan and I as we discuss the importance of humility in these discussions, and challenge ourselves to find new approaches to address these problems. Our goal is to use this podcast as a way to soften hearts and bring lasting change. We also examine the concept of Lady Ju...

Send us Fan Mail What if we told you that understanding the truth and facts surrounding race relations, inequality, and justice could help us create a more equitable world? Antowan joins me in this eye-opening conversation to unravel the complexities of justice and truth, especially as they relate to societal issues like addiction, poverty, and politics. Together, we aim to dispel myths, correct m...

Send us Fan Mail There have been many priceless moments during the years that I have been doing this podcast.  I have talked with so many amazing people and learned so much from their journeys, and studies, and expertise.  It is the wonder and beauty of being a life long learner that keeps me going in the face of the challenges we face in our modern world.  My guest for this episode stands out as...

Send us Fan Mail So, there's an obvious problem when the people that lay their lives on the line to protect us, (and that we depend upon for that security) have image, procedural, and behavioral issues that we see exploited in the media and demonstrated on the streets regularly.  We don't see, nor are we regularly reminded of all the work that most officers do to try and keep their commu...

Send us Fan Mail This week after we started out meandering around the topic of how to manipulate the masses with numbers and the irresponsible use of statistics (one of MY favorite topics).  Then, eventually, Antowan and I finally got around to talking about clothing, which is the topic of this podcast.  Clothing choices we make can say a LOT about who we are and what we want our appearance to oth...

Send us Fan Mail It's not every day that you get to talk with someone that has been a Navy Seal.  I've watched documentaries and mainstream movies that depict Seals and they are some of the most highly trained people in the world. Bonafide Bad A$$ Mother F*ers. Knowing just some of what they endure in training, it is hard to not think of them as Real Life Super Heroes.  Then to get to ta...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Mother's Day, Antowan and I decided to just talk about moms.  We share memories of them and how they impacted our lives (both our moms are gone now). More importantly we talked about the importance of mom's in every family and about how the absence of mom's in their son's lives is life altering.  This is our heart-felt tribute to them and a testimon...

Send us Fan Mail Andre Lafond is a 20 year old Haitian-American Racing Driver currently competing in the U.K. He is the first Haitian American to win a Formula Ford series race in the U.K. As a child he overcame the challenges of ADHD by finding his place in the motorsports world that in turn instilled in him the characteristics of self-control, discipline, and focus that he needed to grow in life...

Send us Fan Mail Is it just me, or does it strike anyone else how brutal and honestly shameful it is for us to look down on the poor.  Many of us go to our preconceived biases like "why don't they work harder and get a job?"  "Or why don't they just make better decisions?" or  " They can't be THAT poor if they're spending money they don't have on b...

Send us Fan Mail Frankly I don't get it.  Why do we make it so hard to vote?  Supposedly it's to prevent cheating but . . . has anyone out there ever talked with the folks that actually count the votes?  The system is so well protected, that in order to succeed with any meaningful amount of cheating, It would require a LOT of money AND a lot of corruption.  And if such corruption really...

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever think about how you first found out about MONEY?  After all, as the song says "money makes the world go around".  Or does it? Our undersanding of it, our amassing of it (e.g Jeff Bezos and his 500 million dollar yacht) vs our lack of it in the housing projects of Chicago, New York, Sauk County, and countless other urban communities display the disparity of w...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why some words are "forbidden" while other words are magnificently grouped into phrases that make us sing with a loud voice.  Words can be beautiful and inspiring, as well as painful, hurtful, mean, and full of hate or . . . love.  We communicate through them, we weild them like swords, use them to build walls of exclusion, but in reality, the words themselve...

Send us Fan Mail So last time Antoine and I had so much fun talking about all the types of music out there that Black and White folks enjoy. Strangely enough in our case, it ended up being the SAME music.  Who'd a thunk it. So, we thought we should try to maintain the positive vibe from last week's grooviness, by cooking up a conversation about food.  Like music, food brings us together...

Send us Fan Mail When I was a kid, I remember hearing the phrase "music hath charms to sooth the savage beast".  It was used as a plot devise where a hero, in the midst of a dangerous situation, (usually involving their imminent death from becoming dinner for a lion) would magically produce a flute or some other instrument and put said lion to sleep on the spot.  It was funny, but there...

Send us Fan Mail Years ago, when I first resigned myself to working in the  "Real World" in order to support my family, I used to think that getting an MFA in Directing had been a waste of time and money on my part.  Because after all, besides directing in High Schools, Middle Schools and Community Theatre groups, I wasn't realy doing what I was trained to do.  And then as I got old...