In this wide ranging interview, Christian Conservative Republican HBCU supporter and real estate entrepreneur John Crossman talks about supporting HBCUS, Christianity, FAMU, good employees, being an author, public speaking, Republicans and so much more.
Dr John Gallagher’s Juvenile Justice Class at Morgan State University’s School of Social Work sat down with HBCU Grad’s Todd Finley for a comprehensive conversation about social work, careers, internships, juvenile Justice, therapy, HBCUS and so much more.
In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and The House of Eve author Sadeqa Johnson had a conversation ranging from her childhood to her children attending HBCUs. The conversation started with Sadeqa talking about how she discovered and developed her love of reading and writing. She then touched on her first few jobs as a publicist and working with luminaries including JK Rowling and TD Jakes. She then talked about how she instilled a love of reading and writing into her children. From there Sadeqa talked to us about the common traits that greats have. Sadeqa also shed light on her writing process. She was even nice enough to give us tactics and strategies that aspiring authors and speakers can use to attain their goals. In conclusion, Sadeqa gave us the advanced background and Cliff's Notes on her 5th novel, The House Of Eve. Sadeqa's 42 minute conversation was a memorable one that is sure to inspire and inform. - Follow Sadeqa on Instagram Visit Sadeqa's Website - Past guests on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Morgan State University Professor Dr John Gallagher, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White.
In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and Morgan State University Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher come together to have a wide ranging conversation around Dr Gallagher's ten years of research around giving African Americans a voice in the quality of services they receive in the criminal justice system. Dr Gallagher is a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed clinical addictions counselor and a professor at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr Gallagher shares his career experiences in addiction and mental health counseling, criminal justice reform, drug and alcohol counseling, teaching at Morgan State University, research on racial disparities in drug courts and so much more. This wide ranging conversation is one that you won't regret taking the time to listen to. ---- Do you prefer to watch The Interview? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. --- Past guest on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White.
In this interview, Dr Kimberly Wise White, Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at the American Chemistry Council starts off talking about her upbringing and her love for science. Then she talks about how one can tell that they will be good in science. She goes on to talk about her experience earning three degrees from an HBCU. From there she talks about her hiring philosophy. After that, Dr White talked about humility and how doing the work is more important than accolades. Then she talks about her career path and how she's navigated in corporate America. She concluded by talking about how businesses can benefit from scientists, why mentees and mentors are important and how they plan to award scholarships to 1000 students by 2025. --- This episode is brought to you by HBCUGo, the easiest way to watch HBCU sports. Tweet us @hbcugrad with any comments or feedback
On this podcast episode, the founder of HBCU Week, Ashley Christopher, sat down with Todd for her first ever HBCU Grad interview, and detailed being a double HBCU Grad, Proud Howard Grad, Lawyer and founder of HBCU Week. Ashley spoke on surviving a stroke and outlining what it showed her about herself. She spoke very highly of her HBCU journey with highlights of pledging The Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while also detailing her process of initially being rejected from Howard University and how she earned admittance. Ashley went on to talk about how she started HBCU Week in 2017 with 500 students and now its two weeks long with one week being held at Disney with multiple HBCU Bands doing a parade at Magic Kingdom. She gave advice on starting a non-profit as well as speaking on her partnership with Stephen A Smith. Tweet us @hbcugrad and let us know what you thought of the episode.
On this podcast episode, Larry "LA" Allen talks about his journey from the head drum major at Prairie View A&M University to the director of Beyonce"s drum line at Coachella. He talked about working on a Marvel project and working with Nickelodeon. He also chronicles his times working with artists such as Ciara, Missy Elliott, J Cole and Cardi B. LA speaks on when he fell in love with music and all the instruments he plays. He goes on to talk about his HBCU experience and doing an HBCU inspired theme song.
Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with hit producer Corey "Mr Hanky" Dennard. They discussed going from The Human Jukebox to producing hits for Lil Duval, City Girls, Usher, Travis Porter, Usher and many more. They also discuss the new Drake album along with how he got his start as a producer and how he gets collaborations now. They also talk about if the Southern University Human Jukebox band is the best HBCU band?! Enjoy! Let us know what you thought. Tweet us @hbcugrad
In this interview, Rashan Ali goes over her life story and how she grew up to who she is now as an actress, personality, host and wife. Rashan speaks on her parents, being an overachiever, playing sports, FAMU, AKA, her father being a legend, Sister Circle, HBCU Homecomings, Fitness competitions and her 20th wedding anniversary.
On this episode of The HBCU Audio Experience, the Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, talked about the organization that has pledged $300 million to black youth over the next 10 years. Greg Taylor spoke on the inaugural HBCU Classic played during all star weekend in Cleveland between Morgan State University and Howard University.
Dr Walter Kimbrough is the president of Dillard University. Prior to becoming president of Dillard, Dr Kimbrough was the president of Philander Smith College. He spoke about finding your passion and who he was as a child. Then he spoke about being the son of a preacher and what impact faith had on his success. He touched on titles and how he doesn't get caught up in them. His instagram name is the Hip Hop Prez. He spoke on how he got the name and how it has affected his career. He spoke on how you become a president and how he was the 4th president at Philander Smith College. He spoke in depth about the challenges of universities and how Harvard and Emory have some of the same issues as Howard University does. Dr Kimbrough had interesting insights on mentors. He also spoke on the value of fraternities and some of the challenges they face. He also shared insights on how university presidents can have success.
On today's episode, Todd Finley sat down with Terrance Lee who is the author of the book Quiet Voice Fearless Leader. 10 Principles for Introverts To Awaken The Leader Inside. Terrance and Todd have a wide ranging conversation. They touch on how content is important when building a brand. They talk about how they met over 22 years ago. Terrance talks about the five cities he lived in growing up. He also spoke on his love for singing and how one of his teachers crushed his confidence making him not volunteer for leadership positions throughout high school and college. Terrance and Todd also spoke about the correlation between their favorite artists hometown and their college friends hometowns. They also talked about the complexity of introversion. Terrance spoke on how he uses his engineering background to help him solve problems in life. Terrance spoke on who inspired him to join the fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi. Terrance spoke on his writing style, the support of friends, his leadership style and how to be candorous as a manager. Terrance spoke on the statue of his grandfather that stands in Tallahassee, Florida. He also touched on his thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys this year. In conclusion, Terrance spoke on how being an introvert is power. He spoke on stepping into who you are and how to be the best you. You can purchase Terrance's book at http://quietvoicefearlessleader.com. Follow him at http://instagram.com/theintrovertleader
On this episode, Todd spoke with North Carolina A&T grad Joseph Shaw on the Chicago Bears, corporate wellness, internships and the impact of Deion Sanders on Jackson State and HBCUS in general. The link to the HBCU Experience Movement Book https://www.amazon.com/HBCU-Experience-North-Carolina-University/dp/1734931191/ref=asc_df_1734931191/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=552882832481&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3681432276425427610&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052828&hvtargid=pla-1457598110561&psc=1
Childhood best friends Shanice Farmer and Janae Cheyenne both chose HBCUS and they both became authors. In this fun, wide ranging conversation with the founder of HBCU Grad Todd Finley, both authors spoke on their HBCU experiences, how they've maintained a friendship for over a decade and how to write and publish a book. They also spoke about the affect they've had on their readers by being vulnerable and open about their life experiences. -
In this episode, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge speaks on what makes HBCU Grads special, how she lettered in 6 sports in high school, the value of fraternities and sororities, advice for college students, parenting and broadband and homelessness. :00 Intro :30 Secretary Fudge on what motivates her 1:34 what makes HBCU grads special 3:15 lettered in 6 sports in high school 5:00 response time 6:00 value frats and sororities 7:50 advice for college students 10:30 parenting and expectations 12:30 Broadband and homelessness 14:30 last words
North Carolina A&T State University Grad and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Donovan Dooley sat down for an exclusive HBCU Grad Interview with the CEO of HBCU Grad Todd Finley. Dooley has worked with major outlets including ESPN and Deadspin. He talked about why North Carolina A&T is one of the hottest colleges in America right now. Donovan talked about the elements of crafting a great article. He also touches on the opportunities in media. He also details the steps in starting a non-profit. To hear more, including scholarship information, how daily affirmations have improved his life, and his prediction for the 2021 NBA Finals champion, click listen. Remember to follow and subscribe to The HBCU Audio Experience Rate us on iTunes :45 First app Donovan checks in the morning 2:00 Why he chose an HBCU 3:30 why North Carolina A&T is on 🔥 8:05 How to land gigs with major brands 10:57 Importance of unpaid internships 12:50 elements of a great article 15:54 starting a media outlet (Truebull.com) 17:45 opportunities in media 20:00 creating content daily 21:00 starting a foundation/non profit (dooleyfoundation.org) 23:15 building a team 25:30 Scholarships 26:45 the affect of daily affirmations 28:05 how to contact The Dooley foundation 28:40 importance of a great name 29:15 suns vs bucks prediction 31:25 how HBCU grad can improve
Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with Dre and Brittany Wiley of Magna Wine Boutique. They talk about the HBCU experience, what it takes to build a brand and how they balance work and personal as a married couple. Tweet Us: @hbcugrad Text HBCU to 91096 to join our VIP text community.
Mikáel Pyles and Navarr Grevious are the founders of QuikLiq, an alcohol delivery service. In this episode, we spoke about building a business, pledging at an HBCU, maintaining a partnership with a friend and so much more. Make sure to leave us a review and let us know what you think. https://getquikliq.com https://hbcugraduates.com
Marcia Smith started HGC Apparel the same year instagram was founded in 2011. This was 3 years after she graduated from Howard University. In this conversation we talk about social media then and now, how she built her brand and what she has done to protect her brand while staying creative. Enjoy! Let us know what you thought. https://hgcapparel.com https://instagram.com/hbcugrad https://hbcugraduates.com
Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green has developed technology to cure cancer in mice. The next step is human trials. Her Foundation The Ora Lee Cancer Research Foundation is raising money to do that now. We talked to Dr Green about her mom passing when she was 18 months old, her not knowing her dad, her time at Alabama A&M, raising money for cancer and so much more. This is one of the best episodes. Hope you enjoy!