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

Special Episode- With all of the negative news and information presented each day about Covid-19, I wanted to produce an episode that discusses how we can protect ourselves. One of the greatest defenders of the virus is exercise and our intake of certain foods (e.g pomegrante, pineapple). My guest, Mwangi Eric Kwesi joins me to talk about his new book and what steps we can take to help fight the P...

My guest and fellow JMU Duke, Dr. Melvin J Brown, superintendent of Reynoldsville, Ohio, joins the WYR show to start the new season. Melvin's journey to one of the highest positions in education is quite remarkable and somewhat unparalleled. Handpicked by his Superintendent to lead an elementary school without any prior educational leadership, Melvin skyrocketed to stardom. His journey is one stee...

This riveting episode finds me talking to one of the young revolutionaries in the world, Victor Jones, Senior Supervising Attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center in New Orleans. What surprises me from the start is his answer to the "question". He says his revolution is to be more selfish. WTF! Listen closely though, his elaboration of the answer will make you consider doing just that. This ep...

70% percent of our thoughts are negative, what are you going to do about it? Chazz Scott, CEO of Postively Caviar has the answer. To learn about what he calls the "Process" to rearrange your thoughts and change your life, you must listen to this fantastic episode. And yes, men can use posted affirmations on their mirrors..."I am handsome AF" :) Just Kidding Revolutionaries, but you get the picture...

Have you ever spoken to 800K people, no, well this amazing guest has. Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and fellow JMU alum Will Power Harris drops by the What's Your Revolution? Show to discuss his journey to world wide stardom and how he creates impact in the world, particularly in the most unlikely places to us, India. The pearls he drops will inspire you to take a hard look at your re...

For those who've said that Hip-Hop is dead, I recommend you revive your love for genre, by listening rapper Lights La Soul. A native of Pittsburgh and now an Atlanta based star, Lights joins me to uncover his rap revolution, resurrecting the lost art of the lyricist. That is exactly what he has done with songs, like "Black Dollar" and my favorite track, "Impalas"...Lights' revolution, well you wil...

How to be in a healthy relationship with Rita Bautista (Empowerment and All That) by Dr. Charles Corprew

One of the most influential figures in my life joins me on the #WYR show to talk about fatherhood and the responsibility we have as men to pass on knowledge and wealth to our children. Leon learned the values of real estate investing early on from his father, who from a menial beginning joined the military and begin investing in real estate. Leon has honed the lessons and has ensured that his fath...

Don Francis, the acclaimed Trauma Clinician, gives the best answer ever on this episode of the WYR show. Hint: His revolution is fueled by the force of his 3000 ancestors. In this riveting conversation, Don and I talk about what our young boys need to heal from their experiences. One tip, positive visualization. Our boys should image a life that is they can strive for. We also talk about why it is...

Baltimore's Own, acclaimed entrepreneur and New Orleans million dollar real estate agent, Todd Taylor joins the WYR show to discuss the tenets of Financial Self, Financial Health, and Financial Wealth. Todd discusses how we need to develop each of these areas of our life to succeed both in the short-term and the long-term. Making good decisions with your money is so crucial to finding and embracin...

Troy Glover, one of New Orleans young and brightest leaders joins the show to talk about his journey. His story is impactful as he details how his family floated to the Super Dome during Hurricane Katrina and how that experience alone has shaped his leadership journey and the way he sees himself as a man today. As usual, this is a must listen. Troy's story is heartfelt and detailed and will make y...

My guest Dr. Antoine Hickman, Executive Director of Exceptional Children for Broward County, joins the show. During one of the worst tragedies in our country, the Parkland Shooting, Dr. Hickman's leadership was tested but he never wavered. Following, a discussion of his leadership our conversation delves into the power of relationships. He reminisces about his mentor, Coach Killa Miller, a man who...

Alfred Edmond Jr, best selling author, speaker, and Chief Content Officer for Black Enterprise stops by the Mill House Studio to discuss the difference between being Grown and Adult. Alfred chronicles his early relationship struggles that lead him to do a deep dive into finding the healthiest version of himself. Along with his wife, Alfred has created the "Grown Zone", a place for couples to come...

At the end of lives, I think we all want to something synonymous with our name. Prince, Micheal (X2), Barack, Martin, Malcolm all have legacies that will stand the test of time. Each of them in their own way shaped the fabric of country. Will Snowden shaped how people in Louisiana will be judge by the their peers. At the time, LA was one of the only states where an unanimous jury wasn't the standa...

Phillip Roundtree joins the show to discuss the impact of the #YouGoodMan hashtag, his line of clothing that highlights "This is what mental illness looks like", and the importance of men of color together in space to discuss what ails them so that they can find and embrace the healthiest version of themselves. Also, make sure you check out his #YouGoodMan Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Podc...

One of my favorite people in the world dropped by the show to provide the pearls of wisdom we all need to ensure we can answer the most thought-provoking question of our lives. Daymian details how failure to follow his principles will lead to failure and an incomplete revolution. This show is fire. Daymian is a leader's leader. Make sure you listen to the whole show.

This is a fire show with New Orleans Activist Happy Johnson. There aren't enough words to describe this brotha, but I will try. Author and Activist are probably the two best. In this 45 min show, Happy discusses his Journey to NOla and the reasons why he fights so hard for its survival. This millennial is at work.

As we culminate the end of Movember, Khalilah Collins and Ayo Scott of Making Connections Nola come through the studio to talk about how men work through and bring awareness to critical topics such as prostate and testicular cancer and mental health and well-being and suicide prevention. On the B side, the guests discuss hot topics in masculinity, particularly the Dwight Howard and Ruben Foster's...

PK Kersey, CEO of That Suits You, and best selling author, "Suited for Success" drops the show to talk about why a suit can change the trajectory of a man's life, particularly if they are reentering the world after incarceration. PK's story is amazing, and his revolution is even more remarkable. The last 7 min are the best part as he drops his 5 S's for success. You don't want to miss that. Enjoy.

Two of my great friends from New Orleans drop by the show to discuss their revolutions and that state of politics at the local, state, and national level. With the impending mid-term elections (they already happened), the discussions were informative and necessary. As well, both of their journeys to find and embrace the healthiest version of themselves is remarkable. Hint: Ethan started undergrad...

In one of my favorites episodes, Brandon Anderson, founder of Raheem AI, drops by the show to discuss his powerful story of loss and redemption. Brandon's partner was killed by police, a heartbreaking end to a beautiful love affair. However, Brandon has been able to use this fuel his revolution. Raheem AI is a crowdsourcing tool that helps community members chronicle their interactions with police...

I have been waiting for this episode. New Orleans native Dennis Bagneris stops by the show to share his journey of pain and triumph. For some men of color, the story ends at the latter. Dennis details struggles and the support he needed to make it to his mountaintop. On the B side, Antwon Brinson joins us for a lively discussion on how he is shifting the narrative in Charlottesville post-August 12...

For men of color, the job market can be arduous to navigate regardless of how many letters are behind your name. So, how to find, apply, interview, and receive the job of your dreams. In this era, having a coach that can move you through the process is critical. Marvin Chambers, leadership coach and ally joins me on this episode to detail his journey helping others ascend like Ken Chenault. On the...

To start the new season of the #WYR show, my guests Geraldine Neville and Robin Barber of Lift Louisiana (Our new partner) join me to have a lively discussion how men can be more involved in uplifting women and LGBTQ communities. Basically, we need to learn how to show up in a manner that is healthy and conducive. This is an important topic as men commit the lion share of atrocities to these commu...

Will Mega, Big Brother, Season 1 star and Philadelphia social activist, drops by the show to discuss how we must fight to be seen and heard as men of color. Philly has been through a lot over the last year, Starbucks and now Lowe's professing that certain stores require receipts from patrons where others do no. Will Mega talks about his experiences and how he is pushing big corporations to think a...