LEAVE EMPTY

The age of fast moving parts and constant transitioning is one of the challenges for the modern day millennial. Day trading, entrepreneurial ventures and chasing the “bag” are just a few stigmas tied to the right now have it all post generation X members. Today I sit down with a bona fide 27 year old millennial who wants to serve others and leave a legacy for his children’s children. Marquis Holiday is an unassuming young man trying to work his plan while maintaining his calm. Outside ...

03-23

56:21

For many men, becoming a father did not come with a rule book or a specific set of instructions. It was by far the most challenging on the job training we’ve ever experienced. Parenting can be daunting but also very rewarding. Making that early connection with your children can have lasting positive outcomes and prepares them for the support they will need to navigate this life. Today I sit down with Steve Young and Daniel Gardner to discuss “Fatherhood & Faith”. We explore the v...

02-07

01:06:36

Welcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Not only are we back to have more great conversations but we are here to inspire, encourage and challenge you to be your best self. Today I am joined by two great friends who share their nearly 24 years of “Sisterhood”. This lifelong Educator/School Psychologist (Maia Campbell) and Congressional Liaison/Entrepreneur (Ronell Smith), take us back to the inception of their friendship, how it evolved and eventually turned into a bond th...

01-26

01:03:36

Welcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Thanks a ton to all of you who have been stopping by and being a part of this journey with me, I appreciate your support! Remember to spread the word.Let’s continue to have those great conversations and take full advantage of the time we’ve been given by living with purpose.Enjoy the conversation,Tony Antoine

01-01

01:53

In this final episode of season 1, I get to have a very insightful conversation with my 10 year old daughter Gabriella. Gabbi as I like to call her is a determined young lady with big goals and great aspirations to become not only an influencer but a Pediatrician one day. Her thoughts on returning back to in-person learning and her favorite food are just some of the things we discussed in this conversation. It is our responsibility as parents to impart love, a healthy environment and motivat...

09-26

19:05

Have you noticed that the world is becoming a lot less caring and a little more daring? I thought it was just me. In this episode, I take you on a solo trip of my week in review. While my wife is in Guatemala living her best life, I’m dealing with major dysfunction in our world we call supply and demand. If you’ve ever gone into a store and witnessed unpleasant customer interaction then you’re not alone. It seems to me that more and more people in the service sector care less about cou...

09-19

19:02

Sometimes a good conversation with someone can provide you with valuable insight into that person’s life. Your perceptions or misconceptions about them are transforming and educational but also causes introspection. In this episode of LEAVE EMPTY, I sit down with a bona fide thriver who knows what it’s like to have difficulty and extremely challenging times at a young age. Shane Lewis is a man who doesn’t make excuses, doesn’t hide and doesn’t blame other people for his choices. Tragically, ...

09-12

01:17:13

Have you ever looked back over your life and discovered that there was a point and time when stupidity may have been normal? Okay, maybe not normal for some of you but an occasional brain freeze now and then. At some crossroad, you began to think about your choices and found yourself with a new friend called discipline. Today I sit down with a former camper, Shemar Green. We catch up to discuss what he’s been doing since leaving camp at age 14. He’s almost 20 now and it’s good to hear...

09-05

50:53

Have you ever heard someone banging on cars? If you have, it may have very well been today’s guest, Robert Lee Strother Jr.. Bro. Bob as I like to call him is a musician who has a lot of tricks up his sleeves. He is a husband, father, teacher and author amongst many other things. The one I find most fascinating is his ability to keep things moving forward. From joining the U.S. military to martial arts and being a barber, there isn’t much he hasn’t done. Today we sit down to discuss his jour...

08-29

29:29

Being born into a specific race comes with its traditions, customs and various languages. For most of us, our cultural identities are woven into the the fabric of our ancestral beginnings. We take our cues from the elders within the community and enlightening stories help to shape and mold our values. For many of us, we share similar features, interests, vocal tones and even core competencies but still, we are not a monolith. Today I sit down with Trieste Charles to discuss family, par...

08-22

34:50

Family Therapist Dr. David Pulley treats us with a prescription of relinquishing control. For many of us, holding on to control can put a strain on our relationships and also our personal health. Sometimes we are unaware of the level of stress we cause ourselves. Today Dr. Dave and I discuss the importance of recognizing our triggers for stress, control and having a “balanced perspective”. We take a deep dive into discovering purpose and the inevitable outcome. How many of you would go...

08-15

01:13:45

Inspiration can sometimes show up when you least expect it. If you’re not careful, it can put you on a path to greatness or disappointment. The word alone touches emotions that breathe confidence, self-awareness and intentionality. Some of us just need a little push to get us started on our way to purpose road. Once there, we’ll meet some people who won’t hesitate to encourage us to keep moving forward. Today my good friend Jacki Cordery takes us through her journey o...

08-09

43:10

Have you ever conquered something so enormous that everything else pales in comparison? Maybe you’ve tried to achieve a goal but it didn’t work out the way you thought it would. Today I sit down with my good friend Lawrence James to have a heart to heart conversation about overcoming the impossible. This Brooklyn NY native son is the epitome of courage, determination and humility. When doctors told him he wouldn’t be able to have a family, he and his wife Tia prayed for a year and miracles b...

08-02

52:21

When you think of parenting, what comes to mind? How often do you model for your children the art of apologizing? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Rouse to discuss her parenting guidelines and what works for her as she is raising a teenage daughter. Not only is Michelle a parent, she is also creative, entertaining and has been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. Her understanding of style has provided her the opportunity to showcase her talents in many different spaces. She once took...

07-26

33:22

For many teachers, teaching alone can be a very stressful profession. Competition for the classroom is an ongoing battle between teachers and students. High demand from school administrators and parents are not easily navigated and teachers are the first to be blamed. In this episode, I sit down with Dawn Merritt to discuss her 23 years as a public school teacher in Philly. She shares her teaching philosophy and advice to anyone entering this space. Dawn is also an artist who uses her paintb...