The "What's Your Revolution?" Show with Dr. Charles Corprew"

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There is so much opportunity to be in our own world, but there is a greater purpose for us all. In this riveting conversation, Dr. Shaun Woodly drops in to talk about how even in the midst of a pandemic, teaching our kids requires an enormous amount of hustle and an everyday dose of inspiration. This is a moment in time for us all, teachers are one of the most critical pieces holding together a fl...

The Lifestyle Brothers Goon and Smallz join me to talk about their escapades around the world. They are the unlikely travelers, two Black men from the Bronx who collectively have been to 120 countries around the world. Side story, I bet you can't guess which one is Goon and the other Smallz, and Goon is short for "Goonies". You will have to listen to the show to find out. What their stories tell u...

4 years ago, the consciousness of New Orleans blessed my show as its first guest. Over the years, Oliver Thomas and I have remained friends. I am a huge fan of his story of transformation. This conversation, different from the first, discusses how men of color have the tools to build the lives they wish, the key to understanding that is to believe that we are not mired in the muck of life, we are...

Redemption - the ability to come back from the brink and then to live out your purpose. This typifies the existence of Dr. Jack Monell, criminal justice reform activist, and professor. Dr. Monell's story is quite compelling. He was incarcerated at a young age only to have some good men see his light and provide him with his north star. You know these were men of Omega. As I mention in the show, co...

My sis, Carol's Daughter alum, and Director of Strategic Partnerships at Camelback Ventures, Kelli Saluny joins me to discuss her revolution. To be clear the first half this conversation is a masterclass in entrepreneurship and leadership as she chronicles her time at one of the most prolific Black women led startups in history. The second half is just as weighty as Kelli details her Generational...

Elijah Moses, affectionately known as Moses, CEO of Wise Young Builders and 2019 Camelback Fellow joins me on the show for a riveting conversation about how to get out of the rat and race. His revolution is to revolt and evolve. Revolt from the status quo, craft a life that you want to have, and evolve into the person that will allow to live your life to fullest. The consummate wanderlust, Moses c...

Did you know that only 2% of the world self-actualizes according to Maslow? For some reason, most of us get stuck at one of the lower rungs of the hierarchy of needs, most likely at love and belonging or self-esteem. Those who do self-actualize are some of the most prolific people in the world. What if you could be one of those persons, one of those people of getting to the top of the mountain. Le...

In today's world, family and community mean everything. It is one of those aspects that can propel us to greatness and stardom. That is the case with this group of stellar men. I grew up with Max, Jason, and Jarvis. They are my play "cousins", but they are more like family than I know. Who knew that we would grow up to make moves on so many levels. Jason and Jarvis are both very accomplished actor...

100 shows seems to be a sign of longevity. Well if that is the case, then by those standards, we are doing alright. I have been trying to decide who I would interview for the special episode. I realized it had to be my friend, Phil Echols, soon to be Dr. Phil Echols. Phil is the creator the "Become Better" movement. You can check him out at Phil Echols on Twitter, IG, Facebook, and Linkedin. Phil'...

Brookings Fellow, Dr. Andre Perry, joins me on the podcast to discuss his new book, "Know Your Price". The book is a wonderful autobiography of Dr. Dre wrapped in a narrative around how America's housing policies have handcuffed a majority of people of color from maximizing their wealth. Think about this, 156 billion dollars of lost revenue because of redlining. Let that sink in for second. Dr. Dr...

I have spent the last three years working on being a better man, especially how I show up in my relationships with women. I am still a work in progress but hopefully I have made significant strides. Hip Hop Pastor and childhood comrade, Osaze Murray joins me in a riveting conversation about his life's journey and how faith has uplifted him and allowed him to bring his message to the masses. Make s...

Carefree Blackness and the Politics of Black Men with Westley Bayas by Dr. Charles Corprew

BrotherJeff.com, Brother Jeff, is a multimedia journalist, cultural and community organizer, and entrepreneur. He frequents the national lecture circuit speaking to youth, students, social organizations, and professionals about issues including cultural identity and history, diversity, self-empowerment, community building, economic development, and the uniting power of art. Brother Jeff drops by t...

My good friend and fellow namesake, Charles Divins, joins the podcast. Charles is a former actor (Passions), model (GQ, Cosmopolitan, etc)and now award winning journalist. I met Charles as we ran the streets during our time in New Orleans. (I can't believe I don't live in New Orleans anymore. Charles is an infectious soul and his revolution is to tell the story of those whose stories are untold. A...

What an amazing episode with President of Prosperity Wealth Group and former JMU and NFL standout, Delvin Joyce. I met him last year at the famous BMXCL put on by Black Enterprise. This brother works a room, but that is not the full story. What is underneath this humble confidence is a man grounded by the words of his father - never let anyone tell you that you can't do something. This father/son...

The incomparable Cornell Belcher drops by the show. Yes, you heard me, Cornell Belcher! In a riveting conversation between two old friends, Cornell highlights the collective power we have as a nation to turn back the horrific consequences of this presidency. As he terms it, this presidency is an existential threat to our livelihood and that we me must not let the perfect be the enemy of the good....

My friend and esteemed colleague Dr. Christian Bolden joins the show to detail his forthcoming book "Out of the Red". A former gang member in Texas and jailed at 17, talks about how he made it out of mass incarceration to become a prolific researcher and professor. This beautiful conversation weaves together a number of narratives, second chances, school to prison pipeline, gangs, fatherhood, and...

Poet Laureate and author, Jamaal Crowder graces the show with his Maryland breaux and his infectious nature. I met J as your burley offensive lineman at JMU in the early 2000s. Behind the grizzly exterior was a man ready to engulf the world with his literary genius. Since that time he has published 5 books that encapsulate his journey as Black man. The one thing that stands out about this intervie...

Dr. Anthony Perdue! joins the show to talk about "Leading with Purpose" - The key statement Ant illuminates is that the fruits of your work should not be seen just in the moment but should be felt for generations to come. Anthony's story is one of resilience and it shows us when we find our purpose life will open up for your. If you are trying to find your way, give your talent to someone else. Sh...

The Revolutionary of the Year- Courtney Brame joins the show. We honor him for his work to dispel the myths surrounding those who have been diagnosed with Herpes. His organization and podcast, Something Positive for Positive People work to help people diagnosed with HSV 1 or 2 navigate the stigma that world places on people. Courtney is the best us. He is selfless and works tireless to correct the...

Martin Ekechukwu, CEO of WhtWrks drops by the show to talk about his revolution, creating generational wealth. In these times where Black and Brown folk are wrestling with the ramifications of injustice, being intentional with your words and actions are paramount. Martin does every thing with intention or he doesn't do it all. The crazy thing about him is that he was a microbiologist and now he wo...

As the pandemic continues to rear its head, many of us are not talking about the mental health toll this is taking on us. Coupled with the everyday stressors we face, the current landscape can exacerbate mental health maladies. Don Francis, New Orleans based award winning trauma clinician joins me to talk about anxiety and depression and how we cope with these trying times. He offers hope and conc...

One of the most powerful and insightful conversations I have had as a host. Dr. Maurice Sholas, Harvard trained, MD(Ph. D.), CEO of Sholas consulting group, and practicing physician joins me to talk about his journey to medical "stardom", how we all need to build our empathy "muscles", and what we need to do to move through the current times we are living as collective group of humans. There are a...

One of the most anticipated shows of my podcast career. My guest, Muhammad Lila, International Broadcast Journalist (ABC, HuffPost)joins the show to detail his journey to success and why his revolution is grounded in giving back to his community through his family. This is a riveting and thought-provoking conversation that will leave you inspired and will hopefully have you thinking about how you...