The Value Exchange Fellowship

It’s a familiar story: everyday conversations that make you think, Wow, this could be a podcast! But too often, something gets lost in translation—the spontaneity, the organic rhythms, the unfiltered honesty. As coworkers in a national chain, smack in the middle of what some would call “mega country,” we have the rare opportunity to record these conversations in real time. Got’s To Better My Brotha is built on those raw, authentic moments. In this spin-off series, we present the conve...

The assassination Brian Thompson CEO of United Healthcare, by Luigi Mangione sent shockwaves through the nation—not just because of the act itself but because of the revelations it unleashed. For decades, the narrative has centered on race as the primary source of America’s divisions. But Mangione’s death brought the conversation of class to the forefront, exposing the one percent’s exploitation of the rest. In this episode, we examine how this pivotal event forced the nation to reconsider t...

In this episode of The 1619 Party Podcast, we tackle the harmful “angry Black woman” stereotype and reframe it to honor the true beauty of our Black queens—their strength. As a Black man who has dated women from various ethnicities, I’ve seen the beauty in every culture. But when it comes to Black women, their strength is unmatched, born from a history of resilience in the face of oppression. We explore why society often views this strength through a negative lens and how it’s time to shift ...

In this episode of Got’s to Do Better My Brotha, we explore a bold and provocative idea: What if Black athletes broke away from mainstream sports and created their own professional leagues? We dive into the potential impact this move could have on the sports world, the economy, and the broader culture. Join us as we discuss the power dynamics in athletics, the influence of Black talent, and the possibilities of creating a new paradigm that centers Black ownership, leadership, and community em...

In this episode of Got's To Do Better My Brotha', we discuss the looming threat of Hurricane Milton and how it ties into the larger conversation on climate change. With extreme weather events becoming more frequent and destructive, we explore how marginalized communities are often hit the hardest and what can be done to better prepare and protect them. Beyond the storm, we dive into the bold move to launch a Black-only political party—could this be the political shift our community needs? We’...