The Black & Raww Podcast

Darren Isom  advises Bridge Span Group with mission-driven organizations and philanthropic foundations in support of equity and justice and supports the firm’s work with arts and cultural organizations. He co-leads the firm’s commitment to advance racial equity in philanthropy and is also the host of the podcast  Dreaming in Colour: Creating New Narratives in Leadership ,  which offers leaders of...

Welcome to a new episode of the podcast, today I speak with Mark Tuggle who has created a book called Cultural Silence and Wounded Souls: Black Men Speak about Mental Health. Mark and I discuss his own mental health journey and the issues that black men are facing, we talk about tools and strategies that can help with your mental health. In addition, we discuss the importance of gratitude, masculi...

Have you ever thought about how history repeats itself? Do you ever notice some of the trends that happened in history are present in our current discourse? Are we doomed to repeat the failures of our ancestors? Or is there hope that something can be different, that we can change and not repeat the mistakes of our ancestors?  Welcome to the Black and Raww Podcast, this week I speak with Alvin Haye...

Welcome back to another episode of the B&R podcast, I know it has been a week or so since a new episode was released. I want to edit this one in a different way so that’s why it took a little longer. However, my guest today is well worth the wait. I speak with Fola Lawson, creator and director of Southern Gents. a Black-owned menswear brand, styling platform and e-commerce destination alongsid...

Here is a review/reflection on the final question I ask all my guests. The question is: If a young black boy is listening to this conversation, how can something you know help them understand themselves? If you like what you hear from a specific guest then you can listen to the full episodes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tCg5sdG4rOKTrMOIEU9qC?si=5b5f1dfe6a584b78 - Shaun A Anderson https://ope...

On today’s episode of the podcast, I speak with William A Adams. William is a tech veteran working for the likes of Microsoft for 24 years. He was working with his brother during the ’80s/90s in Silicon Valley and was working with people like Steve Jobs and building chat services that were bought by the CIA. He comes onto the podcast to discuss AI and its influence on culture, we talk about how he...

On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from Dr Nick, a world-renowned tutor and mentor whose mission is to create unstoppable children through mentoring and tutoring. Dr Nick has a passion for helping others and wants to train 500 mentors this year so they can go out and impact their own communities. In this episode, you’ll hear about Dr Nick’s journey through teaching and academia, you’ll...

The Baroness Casey Report has been released recently and it discusses the current issues that face the met. The Met has been accused of being racist, sexist and homophobic and a culture which has failed its own officers and ethnic minority officers too. I discuss what they report has to say on racism and sexism while sharing my thoughts and views. Resources: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202...

On today’s episode of the podcast, I speak with Timothy Stewart who is currently a coach, speaker and Author but before all of this. He had been addicted to drugs for numerous years. At the age of 40, he found himself homeless, hopeless, and penniless. He had 2 pairs of pants, 2 shirts and about $8 dollars in my pocket. He had been in the Air Force, attended NYU, worked for IBM and UPS, and spent...

Hello…. Guess what? This is the 50th Episode of the Black and Raww Podcast. I’d like to thank everyone who listens and engages with the show. On today’s episode of the podcast, I speak with J Haleem Washington who is an author, and photographer and has started a movement called I won’t starve. J Haleem comes onto the podcast to discuss his upbringing, and how different people in his life have infl...

Dr. Shaun M. Anderson is an award-winning Associate Professor of Organizational Communication and Advisor for the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainability at Loyola Marymount University. He is an internationally recognized scholar that examines how sport has influenced business, politics, and society. He is also the founder of CSR Global Consulting, LLC, which assists organizations in deve...

On today’s episode of the podcast, I review the final question I asked all my guests in the month of February. If you want to hear the whole episode from each guest then follow these links: Does being rich make you happy? With Anderi Hall  How to push the next generation forward? With Kwamane Harris  Is Racial Passing a Form of Exile? With Haui Website Links to all episodes: https://www....

On Today’s episode of the podcast, I am joined by Haui. Haui describes himself as a director, designer and deviser in mixed media. Haui has created a documentary-style movie called Mixed Up. Haui and I talked about his childhood experiences and how moving to Canada impacted him. We also discuss the relationship between art and politics, the desire to belong, being mixed, his parents and his future...

On today’s episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from Kwamane Harris. Kwamane has worked in various social care settings in the US. He is also the Author of Pushing the Generation forward. My book is designed to encourage children, young people and adults to find their purpose by empowering the next generation. This means that despite the trauma, hardship, poverty, oppression, racism, and generation...

On today’s episode of the podcast, I talk with Andrei Hall. Andrei Hall, President of Hall Wealth Management Group, has over 18 years of experience in wealth management for retirees, high-level executives, celebrities, and business owners. He's currently a member of Ed Slott’s (MSNBC, PBS) Master Elite Advisor, a group dedicated to solving the most complex retirement issues. Hall Wealth Management...

Here is a new episode of the podcast, which is a little different from my regular conversations. My final question to all my guests is ‘if there is a young boy/black boy listening to this conversation, how can something you know or something that we’ve talked about, help them understand themselves? In this episode, I reflect and share my thoughts about the responses given by each guest. The three...

On today’s podcast episode, Muzzie Nduna joins me to talk about his transition to the UK and the trials that it brought along with it. We also talk about how he defied his father's wishes for him to be involved in the care and how he pivoted to engineering. You’ll also hear about Zim Property Investors and how Muzzie started his property journey. We also talk about parents migrating to the UK, the...

Welcome to another episode of the B&R podcast. My conversation today is with Reggie D Ford. Reggie has written a memoir called Perseverance through server dysfunction whereby he discusses his childhood and the impacts on his social, emotional and psychological well-being. Reggie comes onto the podcast to talk about his journey and how he has begun to heal from it. We also discuss intergenerati...

On today’s episode, I speak with Mac Scotty McGregor who is an established author, and radio host and used to be karate sensei. Mac comes onto the podcast to talk about his early childhood experiences, his karate journey and about his book positive masculinity. We discuss how society has shaped our social norms and values. We also talk about the life lessons that karate can teach young people. In...

I've created a list of five tips that help keep positive mental health or help you recover from poor mental health. The five tips are:  1. Exercise  2. Community  3. Connection  4. Talking to someone/anyone  5. Do things that bring you joy and happiness  If you go onto my website, you can explore these five tips more extensively. (LINK)  I hope you enjoy this epi...

Today’s conversation is with the CEO of Guardian Ballers. Kieran Joseph has created a social programme that marries the simplicity of playing basketball and using the sport as a way to support young people with their mental health. We talk about how Kieran started GB and the ways in which young people are talking about mental health. Kieran also talks about his experiences as a teacher and what it...

On today's episode of the B&R podcast, Judith Desbonne is a therapist that has been practising for over 20 years. She practises the Human Givens approach which you’ll hear more about during the episode. We discuss our methods for maintaining positive mental health, meeting our emotional needs, the nine needs, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the impact of covid on young people’s mental health....

Today I talk to the Godfather of Black Cinema. A man who claims to have watched black cinema more than anyone alive. Now, this is someone I have been looking forward to talking to. Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe the creator of the Black Urban Film Festival (BUFF) has an MBE. We talked about a range of exciting topics from films that inspired him, to his fantastic wife Dr Clare Anyiam-Osigwe , upcoming dir...

Black History month has started and I wanted to share my views on what I think about the meaning of BHM and how it relates to my identity. The queen has also recently passed and brought up many feelings about slavery, colonisation and empire. I hope you enjoy this episode.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrcCTgwbsjc Indian Partition Articles about Keyna and British Empire  https://www.t...

Join Ndu and me in discussing his life as an entrepreneur. Ndu and Hayel created Word On the Curb . Their company is a research and consultancy company that works with brands to reach their audiences. Word on the Curb is empowering gen-z and millennials to bring their stories to life. They aim to represent the underrepresented and by doing this are helping to create a world whereby they are repres...