Ray Bridging Humans Podcast

I brought together 5 powerful men for this episode. I wanted to show that we as black men are not a monolith. We are a multifaceted group that will not be bound to different aspects of our identities. I brought a guest co-host on for this one. Big bruh Ivan Upshaw really helped to navigate this conversation. The guests for this one is podcast host Dee Smith, small business owner Terez Wilson, Past...

Come back for the second half of may most popular episode yet! I have been blown away by the response I've got on this episode. It goes to show that love and genuine authenticity truly connects to the hearts of people. Come listen as these two mothers tackle religious beliefs, advocacy, and loving out loud.

I sit down with two incredible mothers to discuss this very important topic. There are so many Queer young men and women who struggle to navigate the complexities of being queer and coming out to their parents. Katerina and Kenyatta have a candid conversation around love, acceptance, and advocacy. If you are a man or woman who really want to hear in-depth convo on the topic, you are in the right p...

this truly was a therapeutic conversation that I didn't know I needed to have. I sit down again with my brothers as we navigate growing up being a black male singing in the choir. You dont want to miss this second half where we dig deeper into our stories. Listen and enjoy!

Welcome back family! This series is dedicated to all the men who grew up singing in the church choir. All of the men who had to navigate growing in his faith and figuring out his identity through singing in the church choir. On this episode I invited a few friends to sit down to discuss their lived experiences around growing up being a black man learning faith and sexuality all at the same time. S...

I wanted t0 round the Podcast out for the first season in a special way. I sit down again with THE Kelli Harris. Her remarkable perspective on the topic is really groundbreaking and life changing. I employ you to watch this episode if you really want to begin doing self awareness and life work. Kelli walk us thru talking accountability and owning our parts own the matter with grace. Watch and enjo...

I wanted to get a clinical perspective of the topic of church hurt. I invited Therapist Kelli Harris on for a deeper perspective of the conversation. We delve into it from a therapeutic lens and see the internal effects of dealing with this over a period of time. Future Dr. Harris breaks it down in a real way. Listen and enjoy!

This episode will definitely shake some tables. Im so excited to be able to do this one with a trusted friend of mine. We navigate the tough waters of understanding and doing life outside of church. On this episode we tackle the differences in views and lived experiences when it comes to church hurt. I guarantee you will laugh thru this and at the same time learn a lot from listening to this one....

I sit down for our second installment of When Faith Hurts. This episode I have a conversation with my brother Pastor Courtney Franklin. We take a deep dive into church culture and how to navigate the space from a 2024 view. We are very candid and intentional about meeting the conversation with transparency and authenticity. Tune in and enjoy!

Have you ever felt like you were experiencing church hurt? Dr. Kenya Gray and I explore this very topic. Come sit down with us to take a deep dive look into church hurt and what it looks like. You dont want to miss this conversation. Healing and clarity will definitely be had after you listen to the one.

Do you have safety? Are you seen? Do you feel accepted? I go solo on this episode as I journey down the path of safety, seen, and accepted. Come go with me on a journey to discover the importance of this topic. I get into acknowledgment, validation, and so much more. Listen and enjoy!

On this episode we attack a huge topic that affect us all. Asking for help. My guy Melvin and I navigate thru the complexities of why we struggle to ask for help. Come hear how this goes all the way back to childhood and we discover how we have to break barriers of silence in order to overcome. Brothers you dont want to miss this episode.

Navigating wellness and health in our community has always been challenging. On this episode my friend and brother Monie Bradford goes on to share his journey of Wellness. We discuss food, accountability, body imaging from a black male perspective, and so much more.. Brothers! we gotta go to the doctor. Come Chile with us on this comical but informative episode.

Brothers how do you manage spending time with your family versus providing a lifestyle for them? I have a sit down conversation with a husband, a father, and a man that grinds to the max. Listen to this episode to navigate this very thing. Hear stories of fatherhood, male vulnerability, and emotions that will show you that you are not alone. Xavier Woods has been the essence of what it means to na...

Are you self confident? Today's episode will challenge you to strengthen your self confidence. I sit down for a coaching session that will guarantee to help build your confidence! I also give 4 tools in cultivating your Self Confidence. Listen and enjoy!

It's my honor to do an episode with my sister Katrenia Upshaw. We talk about all things Woman. Come sit with us as we discuss her life, privilege, patriarchy, and so many more things. I have known this woman for years and it is my pleasure to sit down with her on the podcast.

All things KevFloyd!! This is one of the most candid conversations I've had to date on the podcast. We have a conversation about his lived experience. He's a 28 year old Memphian that has gone through so much in life and is continuing to find his place in this world. We discuss things from weight lose, church, to sexuality. Learn in this episode how owning your story gives you so much power. Tune...

On this episode I sit down with my brother Charles Taylor as he navigate his lived experience. We go from our brotherhood, to generational perspective, marriage, barbering, and all of the things. Come sit and hear the perspective from a Gen Z black man.

Have you even wondered how to get rid of the loud negative voice in your head? This voice is called self sabotage. This is a real battle most of us fight daily. Learn 6 steps to overcoming the challenges with being hard on yourself. Come with Coach Raymond Brian as he walk you through proven ways to build up for the journey.

We all have lived experiences. It's so important we make time to honor and acknowledge people's stories. Come on a journey with me as I dialog with my homie DP as he navigates manhood. Listen as he navigate the truth of not knowing all the answers, masks, and understanding that he's different. Tune in and enjoy.

Ever wondered if you were a people pleaser? Join Coach Raymond Brian as he explore his journey of overcoming people pleasing. Join this coaching session as he breaks down 5 steps to recognizing if you are people pleasing.

How did we come up with the organization Helping Inspire MEN? Come join my brother Rich and I as we walk thru the journey of building our black male organization. Learn our successes and also learn the pitfalls we experienced along the way.

On today's episode I speak with an 18 year old young man thats trying to find his way in society. Listen to hear whats at the heart of some of the issues we deal with regarding today's youth. Mel is an active member of my non-profit Helping Inspire Men. Come with an open mind today as we explore this conversation.

Coach Raymond Brian follow up from the last episode with a conclusion to finding gateways to belonging. he goes into some of the emotional barriers we may face when we're challenged to build bridges. Listen to this episode to learn how to face the challenges of connection.

What cards do you hold in community? The thing that sits at the base of our humanity is belonging. On this episode you'll get to hear the nuance of Coach's story. You"ll also get to hear the problem and the struggle of offering space in your subsection of community.