Industry Friends

Episode Notes In this episode of "Industry Friends: Dexter sits down with DJ and Insurance agent Melvin Robinson. Robinson discusses the influence his fraternity (Alpha Phi Alpha) had on him getting into DJ'ing, how to utilize insurance for generational wealth and how to obtain the best rates for car insurance. IG @AgentValue This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with Automotive expert/Entrepreneur Brandon Best. Best discusses his successes, his failures and the lessons he's learned along his journey. He also touches on the importance of maximizing your time when building yourself as an entrepreneur. IG: @BDadOf3 / @BestConciergeDetailing / Twitter: @BDadOf3 This podcast is powered by Pin...

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with radio legend Patty Jackson. Jackson discusses her 38 year journey through the radio industry, why she choose to be transparent with her health journey, how she consistently reinvents herself and who her favorite and least favorite celebrity interviews are. IG: @WDASPatty / Twitter: @MsPattyJackson / Youtube: Patty Jackson Th...

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with professional dancer Jules Mckelvey. Jules details his struggles and successes he faced as a Disney dancer, he also discusses the inspitational meeting with choreographer Laurieann Gibson. IG: Jules. Mckelvey This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Just in time for Thanksgiving Dexter sits down with chef and restaurant owner, Sid Booker Jr. Sid discusses expanding his families brand, creating his own lane and how to season your food and still eat clean. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On this edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with Lincoln Universities Director of Annual Giving, Rich Lancaster. Lancaster breaks down the process and mindset he adapts when fundraising. The interview also focuses on the importance of networking, mentorship and personal happiness. Dexter and Rich also discuss their joint fundraising effort "A Beary Special Holiday" IG: 3rdx...

Episode Notes On this edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with cell and gene therapy technician, Lamar McLaughlin. McLaughlin starts off the show with the statement "You see my face, but you don't know my story." listeners are then taken on a journey detailing McLaughlins rise from humble beginnings to the Biometrics industry. The interview also focuses on how losing siblings motivated h...

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with author and humanitarian Ashton Burrell to discuss his mentorship program, his political endeavors and his plans of showcasing his home town of New Jersey in a positive light. IG: @Ashton_Burrell This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with film maker Jake Mejias to discuss his upcoming film "The Humming Boy." Mejias also details how a bout with depression gave him the inspiration to create the film, in addition to wanting to utilize his platform to be the change he wants to see in the world. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On this edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with members of the United States military Sgt. Tapia (US Marines) and his "BroTalkLive" co-host Private William Mayer (Army). The duo breaks down the different branches of the military, why they joined their respective branches and dispel misconceptions many have about the military. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with professor and Professional Bodybuilder Dr. Aqeel Dix weeks before his first competition as a IFBB professional to discuss his bodybuilding career, the discipline needed to function in the industry, and how religion plays a major role in his decision making on and off the stage. IG: @drqeel_ifbbpro This podcast is powered by...

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with published author Chantelle Adanna. Adanna opens up about the inspiration behind her book "My Should Told On Me" and why topics like colorism and mental health were important for her to address in the book. Adanna also gives listeners a breakdown on how the self publishing process works. IG: @ChantelleAdanna This podcast is p...

Episode Notes In this bonus edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with the cast of High Strung Free Dance! High School Free Dance tells the story of Zander Raines (Thomas Doherty), a dazzling and tempestuous young choreographer who gives the break of a lifetime to two hopeful artists when he casts a stunning contemporary dancer, Barlow (Juliet Doherty) and innovative pianist, Charlie (Har...

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with rapper and reality tv star Rell Jerv to discuss his plans of putting Delaware on the map for rapping, his experience on the reality tv competition series "The Four:, and breaks down his "Put your best foot forward" mindset. Rell also opens up about reconnecting with his estranged father and how it's influenced his music. IG:...

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with entertainer Emmanuel "PKR" Sydney to discuss the Exotic Entertainment industry. Sydney opens up about how he got started in the industry, how he dealt with the negative perception of the industry, how he gotten more into the management side of the business and much more. IG: @1KingOfSydney This podcast is powered by Pinecast...

Episode Notes On this edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with KIIS FM (Los Angeles) radio host Raph Opida! Raph is the former Radio Host, and Assistant Program Director of WIOQ in Philadelphia. Raph opens up about the importance building realtionships, keeping a positive mindset and always being a student of the industry. IG: @MyNameIsRaph Twitter: @MyNameIsRaph This podcast is powered...

Episode Notes In the season two premier edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with Nessie Blaze who is a well known tattoo artist, rapper and star of VH1's "Black Inc: Compton." Blaze opens up about the importance of being your authentic self at all times, how the late rapper Nipsey Hussle influenced her, and how she intentially avoids discussing subjects like death in her music, but will...

Episode Notes In the season one finale edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with the Social Media Producer of the ESPN Snapchat show D'Ante Smith. Smith opens up about the importance of networking across, how the NABJ organization (National Associating of Black Journalism) changed his life, and how he is using his platform at ESPN to give voices to HBCUs and much much more. IG: @Tey_Mont...

Episode Notes In this weeks edition of "Industry Friends" Dexter sits down with the co-owner of "Truth Gym", and Certified Personal Trainer James "Silk" Wilkins. Silk opens up about his passion for fitness, the darkest period of his life, his thoughts on prison reform and how he's adapting to life after incarceration. IG: @Silk_TruthGym This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In this weeks edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with podcaster, and media and sales professional Latoya Charleston. Charleston discusses her career aspirations, her podcast "You Got McDonalds Money", how growing up in a military family shaped the course of her life, and how a chance meeting with ESPN's Sal Paolantonio changed the course of her professional career. IG: @Ch...

Episode Notes In this weeks edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with Comedian Ken Jones. Jones discusses comparisons to Katt Williams, how social media lead him to a career in comedy, the mishaps he's faced within his career and how he plans to make his career in comedy, work for him . IG: @KenJonesComedy This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Episode Notes In this weeks edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with Delilah Dee who is a Content and Experience Curator, and the creator of both "Delilah and Co" and "Hermanas In Hustle." Delilah discusses the struggles she's faced as a Latina woman, and how she went from dropping out of college to working with major brands such as HBO and Google. IG: @IamDelilahDee / @DelilahAndCo / @H...

Episode Notes In this weeks edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with Kevan Turman who is the Founder and CEO of "The Brothers Brunch" and the Director of Institutional Advancement at AIM Academy. Turman discusses his career trajectory, touches on his struggles of facing ageism in the workplace, and how he is growing the "Brothers Brunch" brand. IG: @TheBrothersBrunch This podcast is powe...

Episode Notes In this weeks edition of Industry Friends, Dexter sits down with Fitness and Wellness expert Samson Odusanya. Samson discusses how his personal struggles with confidence, in addition to wanting more for his family led him to a career in the Fitness and Wellness industry. The talk also touches on the importance of understanding who you are as an individual, and leaving a legacy for th...