The UPstander's Podcast with Dr. Omekongo

Do you see YOU or your family in the Ahmaud Arbery tragedy? If you don’t, I hope this video will help your get there because we need you to. Happy birthday Ahmaud. Rest In Peace Ahmaud. Rest in power Ahmaud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I use the 4 principles from my book G.R.O.W. Towards Your Greatness! (Give, Release, Overcome, Win) that you can start to apply today to conquer the corona crisis! Let's go! I even share a special poem for you at the end! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I wanted to give you some motivation to start your week off right! You got this fam! You can handle anything life throws your way, otherwise it wouldn’t have been thrown your way! We will get through this together! Let’s GO! STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo Website | http://www.omekon...

I share 3 poems, "Hell", "Act This Way", and an encore performance of "Pulse of the Motherland" that deals with African media images. I shared it again because as I was about to close more people started joining so I gave an encore performance. "Hell" is a call to action for people to become more engaged in the world before it's too late. "Act This Way" is a call for black celebrities to be more e...

Oprah said that you get in life what you have the courage to ask for. What have you asked for out of life? Ask for it, demand it, and then go get it! Let's GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my new series "Deciphered" I give a live performance and then break down my lyrics. In this inaugural episode, I break down my poems entitled "Signs of the Time" and "Pulse of the Motherland." The first deals with the world right after 911, and the second deals with African media images. We're doing this every week! Let's go! Spread the word! Poems can be found on iTunes as well as right here o...

No matter where you are in life, the rest of your life can be better than any day before today! Whether you got off to a great start or had to climb up the rough side of the mountain or somewhere in between, it's never too late! Let's GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now is not the time to shrink! It's time G.R.O.W. Give, Release, Overcome, and Win! Don't fall back during this coronavirus crisis. Go forward! GROW forward! Let's GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember family, amidst the #coronavirus outbreak, you don’t HAVE to stay home with your kids. You GET to stay home with your kids! Yes there will be cabin fever and all that but take advantage of this time to pass on stories to your kids or play games with them that you couldn’t do while at work. Even a 20-30 minute lunch with them may be time you couldn’t get with them during the weekdays depend...

We all have some form of privilege. This post is based off of the "white privilege" essay contest that stirred up controversy in Connecticut. Would love your thoughts on it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The late Zig Ziglar said that fear is nothing but False Evidence Appearing Real. What have you prevented yourself from doing because of your fear? Now is the day that you must decide to no longer let fear cripple you. In order to be great, you have to leave fear in your wake! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Brown said "If you wanna keep getting what you're getting, keep doing what you're doing." What did you do today in pursuit of your goals. Are you working towards your dream or slowly moving away from your dream? Do you still have a dream? Wherever you fall on this spectrum, you and I both know that you can spend more time investing in yourself and your message and mission in life. Stop buildin...

There is so much talk about the college cheating scandal going on in the news. There will be more conversations to come but this post is about celebrating ALL of you INCREDIBLE students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic status who work hard to get into college or pursue any other vocation. You are awesome and I celebrate your awesomeness! No quit! No surrender! Your time is coming. Stay the cou...

Steve Duncanson said that whenever you stop fighting for what you want, what you don't want immediately takes over. As soon as you allow yourself to get distracted from your goals, you will find yourself in a position where what you did NOT want to happen will automatically occur. If you want to reach your goals, start by controlling your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

This song compilation is designed to highlight the challenges our country faces with gun violence. The song was written by me. The music is by Bomani Arnah and the production is by Grammy-nominated producer Javon Gant from the song "Crew". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask yourself, who are you when it's time to speak up and take a stand towards injustice? In my recent talk at the Bullis School in Washington, DC I shared 4-steps towards becoming an UPstander and not a BYstander. Whether in the workplace, school, or the neighborhood yoga class we have to work together to end all of the 'isms' in our societies. Change starts with YOU, lets G.R.O.W. (Give, Release,...

In this episode I discuss what you can do to make sure the black children in your presence grow to become confident adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I share this poem often at many of my speeches and also at the end of my fitness classes. Many of you have asked for it so here it is. Feel free to share with anyone who needs it! Listen to it daily to pick you up as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend so much time celebrating the successes of JAY Z while ignoring the fact that there are JAY Z's in your classroom right now being marginalized. In this post I share some strategies that you can use to reach them. Let's GO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been said that if you understand the "why" for living, you can deal with any "how". Have you found your "Why" yet? If not, stop searching until you find it! Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This post can be helpful for any company dealing with workforce issues related to diversity and inclusion during the presidency of Donald Trump. Multiple reports show that the increased polarization in America has led to more tensions in the workplace. Here are some ways your company can deal with it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joseph Encinia spent the weekend teaching at our studios (www.bikramyogaworks.com). He sat down with me to discuss his life, his amazing journey, and share some incredible life lessons that go beyond practicing in the hot room! Enjoy and please share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Focus on keeping people around you who motivate you to be your best and forget the rest!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we have seen in this past election, our politicians are bent on highlighting what is negative about their opponents. They have forgotten how to compromise and bring out their collective good. You don't have to be like them! When you meet someone, do you first think of reasons why you can't get along or do you think first of your commonalities? I have learned in life that your relationships are...

Sharing my thoughts from my article on the JAY Z deal with the NFL. You can read the article below. I support Kaepernick 100% but I believe that he can no longer be the litmus test for how black people move forward with the NFL. JAY Z's activism has earned him the benefit of the doubt. Let's see what happens!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices