WayMaker Fireside Chat

In this episode, we're joined by Carlton Mackey! Carlton is the creator of the Black Men Smile campaign, an innovative campaign focused on changing the way Black men, Black masculinity, and Black joy are perceived and portrayed by the media. Together, we'll discuss Carlton's future vision behind the campaign, touch on the successes the campaign has already accomplished, and much more.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Adjoa B. Asamoah! Adjoa a racial equity champion, award-winning social impact strategist, esteemed political operative, and a history-making policy architect. A woman of many talents, Adjoa develops legislative strategy and leads the CROWN act, is a former professor, was entrusted to serve as the Biden-Harris Campaign's National Advisor fo...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Adjoa B. Asamoah! Adjoa a racial equity champion, award-winning social impact strategist, esteemed political operative, and a history-making policy architect. A woman of many talents, Adjoa develops legislative strategy and leads the CROWN act, is a former professor, was entrusted to serve as the Biden-Harris Campaign's National Advisor fo...

In this episode, we're joined by Nnenna and Pierce Freelon. A mother-son music duo, Nnenna and Pierce made history in 2022 when they became the first-ever mother-son singers to be nominated for individual Grammy's in the same year. Together, we'll discuss their music career, what inspires them, speak on the importance of family, take a look at what they want their legacy as artists to be, and so m...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Thomas Dear! Thomas Dear is the creator of Teddy Makes Cents and has a passion for educating the next generation on finances. Drawing from his childhood experiences, Teddy Makes Cents equips kindergarteners to third-grade students with a ground-level financial education. Today, we'll discuss Thomas' passion for equipping the next generation,...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Beverly Wilcher. Beverly is a seasoned Youth and Family Specialist Supervisor with over 15 years of experience in the juvenile system and is a proud mother to Amani, her adopted daughter. Together, we'll discuss her incredible experience being a mother, her relationship with Amani, her work in the juvenile system and how to make a positive...

In this episode, we sit down with Comedian Gary "G-Thang" Johnson. Gary Johnson is an accomplished actor, host, writer, and comedian who has been involved in the comedy scene since 1994. Together, we'll discuss his career progression, his comedy, his upcoming 60-minute special, and his vision for the future.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Allyson and Wes Felix! Brother and sister duo Allyson and Wes are business partners in the shoe industry. Today, they'll talk about the founding of their brand, Saysh, how they hope to break free from the shoe industry, touch on what it's like running a business with your sibling, their waymakers and so much more.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with KJ Rose! KJ Rose, also nicknamed "The Talent Whisperer," is a renowned performance coach who has a passion for bringing the best out of others. Today, she'll discuss how she got her start in coaching, her favorite aspects of performance coaching, coaching challenges, her advice to listeners, and much more.

In this episode, we sit down with brothers Walter and Wallace Scott and Leaveil Degree, the current members of the legendary American vocal group, The Whispers. Together, we'll discuss their humble beginnings, how the music industry has evolved, the keys to their longevity, and much more.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Coltrane Curtis and Lisa Chu! This husband and wife duo are the owners of the Team Epiphany marketing agency, an agency that helps brands of all kinds stand out in a competitive marketplace. Today, we'll discuss the origins of the agency, the current state of marketing and brand-building, and their career-advice to listeners.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Terri Major-Kincade. Dr. Major-Kincade is a double board certified Neonatologist and Pediatrician and serves as Chair for the Steering Committee for African American Outreach for the Texas Chapter of March of Dimes. Together, we'll discuss how she got her start and current focus in medicine, obstacles in the healthcare industry, her advice to WayMaker listener...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Bozoma Saint John! Bozoma Saint John is a businesswoman known for her former role as CMO of Netflix and the author of The Urgent Life. Together, we'll discuss her tragic story of loss, how she grew from the experience, and her business and grief-handling advice to WayMaker listeners.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ade Adamson, a distinguished dermatologist and health researcher who specializes in skin cancer, evidence-based medicine, and health policy. He also directs the Melanoma and Pigmented Lesion clinic at Dell Seton Medical Center. Together, we’ll discuss the challenges faced by black and brown communities regarding skin disorders. Dr. Adamson shares invaluable in...

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Sonya Clark! Sonya is an Art Professor at Amherst College in Massachusetts. Together, we'll discuss how she got passionate about art, her role as Professor of Art at Amherst College, her creative advice to WayMaker listeners, and so much more.

In this episode, we have the honor of being joined by Monique and Melvin Rodriguez! Monique and Melvin are a married couple who are the Founders of Mielle Organics, a haircare and beauty brand. Together, they've built the brand and will discuss the inspiration and origin of Mielle Organics, some of their biggest obstacles thus far, their advice to other entrepreneurs and so much more.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Mitchella Gilbert! Mitchella is the Co-Founder and CEO of OYA Apparel, a sportswear company that focuses on making healthy and comfortable activewear for women. Together, we'll discuss the fashion inidustry, Mitchella's work with OYA Apparel, the keys to starting your own business and so much more.

In this WayMaker Fireside Chat we sit down with Marina Skye. Marina is the Founder of Sets by Skye and an accomplished creative director and set designer who has worked with names such as Jimmy Kimmel, SZA, 21 Savage and Young Dolph. Today, we'll discuss her career and how she got her start, the creative aspects of her work and her career advice to listeners.

In this WayMaker Fireside Chat we sit down with Kim Carter. Kim Carter is a housing developer, the CEO of Center for Housing and Motivational Projects (CHAMP) and the author of "Waking Up to My Purpose." Today, we'll discuss her difficult childhood, the steps she took to recover, how she's giving back to her community and her advice to listeners on changing the course of their lives.

In this episode, we sit down with Katria Adams. Katrina Adams is a former professional tennis player from Chicago and formerly has been President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association. Today, she'll discuss how her years on the court prepared her for leadership, break down the current state of tennis and reveal her waymakers.

In this episode, we sit down with K. Michelle! K. Michelle is a R&B and Country music artist also known for her role in VH1's television series Hip Hop & Love: Atlanta. Today, she'll talk about her beginnings in music, her shift to country music, and her advice to women looking to pursue their dreams.

In this episode, we sit down with Jennnifer Campbell. Jennifer is an accomplished author, coach and change manager with over 25 years of experience. Today, we'll discuss her entreprenership and coaching career as well as dive into effective soul strategy tips listeners can utilize in their lives.

In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Marshall! Cynthia Marshall is the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, and in 2018 became the first-ever Black female CEO in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Together, we'll discuss Cynthia's career, her current role as CEO of the Mavericks and her personal advice to WayMaker listeners.

In this episode, we sit down with Bre Khounphinith. Bre is an accomplished makeup artist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aside from her Beauty by Bre makeup studio, she also has a strong following on social media, where she seeks to educate makeup enthusiasts in makeup and business.

In this episode, we sit down with Angela Lewis. Angela Lewis is an actress best-known for her role of Aunt Louie in the FX crime and drama series Snowfall. We'll discuss her current role, the final season of the show, her acting career, Blue Remedy Media and her personal advice for listeners.