Generation Motivation: The Podcast

(S4: Ep 12) I had the opportunity to chat with Esco, the owner and brainchild behind Esco Eats. With clients such as Amazon and Georgia Tech, he talks about how he created the recipe for his World Famous Apple Cobbler Pie, being a visionary and never giving up on dreams.

(S4: Ep 11) What was it about NCA&T that drew you in? For some, it may have been the legacy, tradition and HBCU experience and for others gym jams and #GHOE...lol Regardless of the reason (and I'm not judging), it was destiny fulfilled. I got the opportunity to interview several of my fellow alumni from the classes of '63, '91, '97, '98, and 2023 to reminisce on what made A&T great to them. Great...

(S4: Ep 10) It's always a pleasure when I can show love to my alma mater, NCA&TSU. I got the opportunity to interview Jayla Rogers, a senior on the A&T women's golf team. She talks about the life lessons she's learned through playing golf, the honor of representing not only A&T, but minorities as a whole when she competes, and also being able to use golf as a platform to give back to her community...

(S4: Ep 9) With today being the 49th birthday of Hip Hop, I got the opportunity to sit down with Miami hip hop artist Kingg Bucc. He signed to Crown Recordings/ Atlantic Records. Fresh off tour dates with Sean Kingston, he talks about how he got his start, musical influences and working with grammy nominated producer DJ Hardwerk (Rihanna, Cardi B, Akon, Fergie, Jeezy and more)

(S4: Ep 8) I sat down with Dr. Glenn Baldwin Jr., DDS as he discussed the disparities of African-Americans in dentistry, the importance of oral healthcare (physically and psychologically) and his mission to make a positive impact on society one smile at a time.

(S4: Ep 7) I got to sit down with the newly crowned Miss Teen Cosmos International Queen Simone Fletcher. This 16 year old is really an inspiration to all those she touches. The aspiring attorney talks about her new duties as the reigning queen, using her platform to motivate others and her continuous community service efforts.

(S4: Ep 6) With me growing up a hip hop head, it is always cool to meet/ interview artist that you grew up watching. Who didn't grow up trying to imitate the Kid 'N Play dance or watching "House Party" back in the day? This interview was conducted 20 yrs ago. Play spoke about his faith, his enthusiasm for the evolution of hip hop and finding his purpose, which is being a beacon of light for Jesus.

(S4: Ep 5) With the decision to overturn the landmark ruling of Roe v Wade, which gave women the right to legally have an abortion since 1973, I interviewed several women to get their thoughts and insight. I personally feel that women should have the right to decide what they can and can't do with their bodies. However, I know there are always two sides to a story. What are your thoughts?

(S4: Ep 4) After nearly 3 decades of friendship, I had a candid roundtable discussion with my boys (Jerome Fletcher and Jeff Watts) about what it means to be a father ...especially in today's society with social media, cyber bullying, the pandemic, school shootings and more. We touched on our days of coming in as freshmen at NCA&TSU in the 90's and coming into our manhood to now all being fathers.

(S4: Ep 3) I got to sit down with Sgt. Richard Williams, a 20-plus year veteran of the Greenville Police Department. He talks about using his platform to build trust within the community, his thoughts on the recent mass shootings, his community outreach efforts (i.e. back to school drives, Cops and Barbers program etc.), and how he's found purpose on the police force.

(S4: Ep 2) Triumphing Over Tragedy Forum: "Triumphing Over Tragedy" is a special forum & live podcast we have created to celebrate "Mental Health Awareness Month." Join us as we interact with our extraordinary panelists who will share their inspiring testimonials of overcoming tragedy (love ones lost to gun violence, domestic abuse, homelessness and more). They've turned their traumatic experience...

(S4: Ep 1) To kick off Season 4, I wanted to deviate a little from my normal interview format to speak directly from the heart. Always remember, there is power in your platform. You possess all the tools you need inside to go from having hope to being hope for others. Your voice matters, your dreams matter, your knowledge matters, your courage matters, your platform matters ... use it.

(S3: Ep 15) I had the opportunity to interview Sabriya Charles (formerly Dobbins), who is not only an author, but also a mental wellness advocate and the founder of Project Passport. Her new motivational book, "Purpose Doesn't Care What's In Your Bank Account," just hit stores and she gives personal testimonials and tips on how to maximize your mental wellness. Her goal is to help normalize conver...

(S3: Ep 14) I spoke with the multi-faceted Jennifer Farmer. Not only is she a two-time author, but she is also the founder of Spotlight PR LLC with a roster of clients including Killer Mike, Rev. William Barber II and numerous socially conscious organizations, hosts the "Faith Talks" podcast and has committed her life to social and racial justice. She is looking to level the playing field with the...

(S3: Ep 13) I sat down with author and domestic abuse advocate Adriene Odom as she shared her remarkable story of triumph in her memior, The Making Of A Soldier. She detailed overcoming domestic abuse, homelessness, surviving a failed suicide attempt, becoming a teenage mother and more to now working on her Master's Degree, becoming an author and founder of two non-profit organizations. She's comm...

(S3: Ep 12) Salute to all of the essential workers on the frontlines! I sat down with Belinda Woods, RN as she discussed her 20+ years in the field, the emotional fatigue of nursing, and her dream of being able to provide quality medical care abroad.

(S3: Ep 11) I was able to sit down with Tamara Fuller, owner and founder of Georgia's hottest jazz club, The Velvet Note. It was voted as the #1 jazz club in Georgia and revered as one of the top jazz clubs in the country. Tamara shared her inspirational journey in opening The Velvet Note, the impact of using her platform to highlight others and words of wisdom to not get stuck in this "maze" we c...

(S3: Ep 10) This is a special throwback interview I did with Remy Ma from 12/4/05. It was right before she dropped her debut album "There's Something About Mary: Based On A True Story." She touches on how she started rapping, being discovered by Big Pun, the price of fame and advice for those looking to get into the industry. It's great to see how much her career has flourished over the years. She...

I sat down with Author Namiah Potter as she touched on her powerful personal memoir, "Out Of The Remnants." One of the testimonials she shared was in regards to an incident that happened when she 3 yrs old. Her mom, who was addicted to crack, left her over at a dealer's house while she went to get money she owed him. When she didn't come back, the dealer boiled water, bleach and other chemicals, p...

In Part 2 of our interview, Reverend Kennedy speaks on the events that led him to help Michael Burden escape the grasp of the Ku Klux Klan. He talks about how the movie "Burden" based on those events came about. Reverend Kennedy also touches on the purchase of a 4,000 square foot space that was once labeled as "The World's Only Klan Museum" and converting it into a community center and racial reco...

Rev. David Kennedy, leader of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Laurens, SC, has recently been interviewed by The Today Show, The Washington Post, and numerous outlets sharing his story of hope. A movie was made based on his experience of helping a member of the Ku Klux Klan change his life and denounce that lifestyle. It is titled "Burden" and stars Forest Whitaker. In this segment of th...

This is the conclusion of the special Black History Month interview I conducted with my parents. They touched on memories of living during segregation, having seen icons perform live in nightclubs ( Nina Simone, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Redd Foxx etc.), my father being honored by Rev. Joseph Lowery during his retirement and the advancements African-Am...

This is a special Black History interview I conducted with my parents. They both were educators and taught during segregation and integration, giving insight on their transition. My father also touched on hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr speak live, having classes with Rev. Jesse Jackson at NCA&TSU and being taught by the late Coretta Scott King's sister. They both shared what Black History truly...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Youth Minister Warren Hawkins III from St. James United Methodist Church. He spoke on the importance of sowing into our youth, being called to serve as a vessel to lead and using his platform to make a positive impact on generations to come.

I got the opportunity to interview my "big sis" Samara Dobbins Johnson. She spoke on how she felt being inducted into the NCA&TSU Sports Hall of Fame in 2016 for basketball, being a part of winning a MEAC championship in 1994, the progression of women's basketball throughout the years and her commitment to giving back to her community.