Healthcare update with Dr. Jay Bush

Join us as we welcome back Dr. Jay Bush! After a wild current events section, Dr. Bush fills us in on the updates in healthcare!

Celebrity Spotlight: Meet Lil Zane

Welcome to season 2 of our celebrity spotlight! First up, is Rapper / Actor Lil Zane! He was bright light shining in the rap industry in the early 2000s! From million dollar contracts to the "scream" tour, he has done it all! He shares his ups and downs in the industry and discusses his current role in BMF on Starz!

Season 5 premiere

Welcome back to the Leadership Blend Live podcast! Join host Ricardo and co-host Simone Cherie as the get into hot topics and recap 2022!

Mayor khalid: Mayor of South Fulton

Imagine becoming the mayor of the place you were raised in or being elected to lead the creation of your own city. Meet Mayor khalid! The mayor of the "blackest" city in the country! Listen in as he shares his journey of moving into the worst apartment complex in his city (with rats and mold) to having to be the visionary for a newly formed city in Georgia

The top 10 issues in Education w/ The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education

It's that time again! Today we welcome back The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education! The President, Dr. Dana Rickman and Director of External Affairs, Dr. Robert Gaines, II! We also welcome special correspondent, Jason B. Allen! We discuss the top 10 issues in Education! From teacher burnout to school safety!

An unadulterated conversation about healthcare w/ Dr. Wayne Boatwright

Meet Dr. Wayne Boatwright former VP of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity for Hackensack Meridian Health in NJ. We discuss everything from doctors care to cultural stereotypes.

A coma, molestation and being a masculine female in the fashion industry: Meet celebrity designer Murph

Imagine Beyonce requesting your fashions for "Black is King" or Nelly having you make outfits for his birthday celebration! But now imagine being molested for almost 10 years by family friends, and going into coma and waking up as your 16 year old self. As a result, your memories come and go..that is just some of the story of our guest, Designer Murph.

Inside the actors space with Actor Jason C. Louder

Welcome to season 2 of the Blendblazers Podcast! Today we welcome Actor Jason C. Louder! He has been in such projects / shows as Black Lightning, BMF and more! We discuss all things acting, from finding an agent to line memorization!

The core of toxic workplaces w/ Dr. Pia L. Scott

Resumes, cover letters, mental health and toxic workplaces... Meet Dr. Pia L. Scott! She is a Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace expert! We discuss the new workplace and what's at the core of the possible toxicity.

Mental decay and tragedy: the side effects of Entrepreneurship w/ Latoya Heyward (SheThoro)

No one ever talks about the dangers of entrepreneurship. How sometimes the mind, body and will don't properly align. Meet Latoya Heyward or SheThoro . She shares her story of how overextending herself put her in a bad situation and the tragedy that followed.

Vegan restaurant queen Pinky Cole

At the amazing MogulCon, I was able to steal away vegan restaurant queen Pinky Cole!

Beatrice Dixon

The Honey Pot Founder, Beatrice Dixon was also a speaker at MogulCon! We discussed her amazing products now on shelves everywhere throughout the world!

Radio Personality Darlene Mccoy

At the amazing MogulCon, I was able to sit down with radio personality Darlene Mccoy!

A OneOnOne with Actor Michael Jai White

A OneOnOne with Actor Michael Jai White

Oneonone with RnB Crooner Anthony Hamilton

Oneonone with RnB Crooner Anthony Hamilton

Gary With The Tea

I have a one-on-one with television personality Gary with the Tea! He is one of the host of Dish Nation and apart of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show!

Crystal Aikin

I had the pleasure of interviewing Sunday Best's first season winner Crystal Aikin!

Karyn White

I had the pleasure of interviewing the “superwoman“ herself RnB legend Karyn White! She was an honorary this year at the Black Music Honors!

Bishop Hezekiah Walker

Welcome to the season 4 finale! Today we welcome Gospel icon Bishop Hezekiah Walker! He discusses his 80 million dollar affordable housing deal, a school for Gospel music and more!

Geraldine Moriba

Byron Allen recently purchased the bankrupt Black News Channel for 11 million! It is now apart of the Grio! Meet the lady boss in charge of all of it, Geraldine Moriba! She is the former vice president of diversity and inclusion for CNN Worldwide. She also has 5 Emmy's, 2 Peabody Awards, has been in senior leadership for CNN, NBC, PBS, ABC, and CBC!

kym whitley interview

kym whitley interview

Comedian Marsha Warfield

Actress Coco Brown

Kym gold

In our fashion spotlight, we meet fashion mogul Kym Gold! She was the Co-Founder of the True Religion Jean brand. She shares her journey of creating the brand, her background and being a female Executive in the industry.

Black entrepreneurship with Master Business Strategist Dr. Felicia Phillips

Dr. Felicia Phillips visits the Blend! She is the founder of MogulCon for black female entrepreneurs! We discuss the pitfalls and issues stopping small businesses from being successful and why black women need safe spaces

The National African American Gun Association Founder Phillip Smith

Welcome to another edition of the Leadership Blend Television Show! This week we welcome NAAGA Founder Phillip Smith! He discusses his organization, why is important to today's climate and how it got started!

Gospel Today Founder and publishing juggernaut Dr. Teresa Hairston!

The Founder of Gospel Today Magazine (a one million dollar company) Teresa Hairston is on! She is a publishing juggernaut who built a company with NO investors! She shares her journey into dominating the "old school" publishing world. Meaning it had to be created by hand (no email or virtual at the time), produced in a factory (colorized and put together) and placed on store shelves (by people).

Skin disorders and hair care with Dermatologist Dr. Nikki Hill

Dr. Nikki Hill is the only BLACK Dermatologist with her own practice in Atlanta, Georgia! She discusses her practice, things to look for on your skin, and her journey to discovering her passion for skin and hair medically!

Investor, house flipper, Realtor, Philanthropist and Author Justin Giles talks Real Estate!

This guy is the epitome of young, black and gifted! He is definitely making waves in the Real Estate arena. He is an Investor, Realtor, Author and he flips his own houses! He is the Real Estate Guru, Justin Giles! He will be sharing all the tricks of the trade!

The History of Trap History w/ Author A.R. Shaw

Meet A.R. Shaw. He has been a journalist for over ten years. He has also been an Editor for "Rolling Out Magazine" and done interviews with some of the greatest including Master P! He wrote his book "Trap History" to illuminate the story telling artform from the trap. In this week's episode, we take a deeper look into this artistry known as "Trap Music".

Black women in Real Estate: The Godmother of Real Estate Carmen Washington

All the way from Hilton Head South Carolina, Carmen Washington visits the show! She is the owner of Signature Real Estate Group. She discusses her journey in Real Estate and how black women can win in this industry.

Black women Suicide w: Dr. Asha Dickerson

Dr. Asha Dickerson discusses why the suicide rate for black women has risen to over 100% 🤯 She is the Leadership Council Chair of the American Counceling Association in Georgia and she has her own practice!

A look into Endometrosis: Endowarrior Samantha Denae discusses her journey

In the season 3 premiere of the television show debut, we interview Endometriosis advocate Samantha Denae! What is Endometriosis? How bad is it for women? What does it do to their reproductive systems?

Caught in the prison system: Community Activist Dwight Futch shares his journey

What happens when a black man in nonprofit leadership finds himself on the other side of the law? Dwight Futch shares his journey of inflated charges, shifty plea deals and dealing with parole....it is a glimpse into the position of black men doing time that doesn't always fit the crime....

Women in sports Leadership w/ Commissioner Tamika Milburn

How does a woman own two professional women's basketball teams and then starts her own league?! Especially without being an athlete herself or with little help?! That is the story of Commissioner Tamika Milburn!

The new face of law enforcement: The first black sheriff of Cobb County Craig Owens visits

The first black sheriff of Cobb County visits! He also brings along his second in command Rhonda! He discusses his journey to the position, challenges and more!

Creating buckets of money w/ Financial Investment Advisor Terrell Dinkins

On this episode, Financial Investment Advisor Terrell Dinkins visits! She discusses how to build a strong financial foundation, balancing assets and when to take risk.

Naw I'm good: Underneath the surface of the black man

Meet Licensed Counselor Leo Bryant! Today we peel back the layers of what the black men is enduring, coping with and trying process

Understanding the economy with Sterling Johnson

Sterling Johnson is the Head of Public Policy at GOVLIA. He discusses how the economy really works from the other side. Who makes these decisions? How do they make these decision?

Immigration with Elizabeth Garvish

Welcome to today's episode of the show! Elizabeth Garvish from Garvish Immigration Law Group LLC, joins us to discuss Immigration! What does it look like under Biden vs. Trump? Why does it matter?

Karen Scott Greene Supreme Court candidate visits

Karen Scott Greene Supreme Court candidate visits

Top ten issues in Education (part one)

Today we have our annual interview with Dr. Dana Rickman (President) and Dr. Robert Gaines, II (Director of External Affairs) for the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education! We discuss their yearly report on the top ten issues plaguing education!

Top ten issues in Education (part two)

Brad Jenkins CEO of the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Victory Fund

Meet Brad Jenkins, he is the CEO of the Asian American & Pacific Islanders Victory Fund. An superPAC designed to fund & support Asian and candidates of color in the political arena. Brad discusses everything from their communities to the parallels between them and the plight of the black community!

Political Director of the ACLU Christopher Bruce

Christopher Bruce is the Political Director of the ACLU. We take a look at current events, the ACLU's agenda and more!

Dontaye Carter candidate for Mayor of Sandy Springs

Dontaye Carter candidate for Mayor of Sandy Springs

The war on Education in Atlanta w_school board candidate Jason Allen

Atlanta school board candidate Jason Burke Allen set our show on 🔥 He discussed all things Education from charter schools to CRT Theory! Everyone should listen to this interview! At this point, we should be concerned about the education of our Black and Brown kids!

Pregnant women in the prison system with Pamela Winn Founder of RestoreHER

Imagine being pregnant in prison...Then to top it off having three degrees in nursing. When you speak with prison leadership about proper care for yourself, they tell you they can't! Meet Pamela Winn, she is the Founder of RestoreHER US America! While incarcerated, she was shackled, causing her to fall, miscarry and then be placed in solitary confinement!

Education media advocate Dr. Zackory Kirk

It's our first episode of the season back in studio! Today we invited guest commentator Dr. Zackory Kirk! He is an Education media advocate. We catch up on all the latest developments!

Atlanta City Council candidate Larry Carter II

Atlanta City Council candidate Larry Carter II

The Ahmaud Arbery trial team

The Ahmaud Arbery trial team visits the Blend to discuss the case!

Minorities and Healthcare with Dr. Jay Bush

Healthcare expert and author Dr. Jay Bush visits! He helps us paint the "healthcare" or lack there is for minority people. We also discuss Medicaid vs. Medicare, locations, and other issues plaguing our healthcare system.

Dr. LaToria Whitehead & Environmental Justice

Today we welcome Political Scientist & CDC Public Health Advisor Dr. LaToria Whitehead! She is introducing the concept of Environmental Justice and how it can help change underserved communities.

What is Recidivism with Attorney David Windecher

Today we take a look at the term Recidivism. Attorney Windecher discusses his organization Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) and their role in changing the narrative.

Senator Kim Jackson GAs first LGBTQ+ Senator

District 41 Senator Kim Jackson visits the Blend! She discusses her journey as GA's first openly gay Senator. She also discusses the bill she passed addressing Domestic Abuse and stalking.

Diversity and Inclusion in cooperation's with Dr. Shelton Goode

He is a Forbes Top D & I Trailblazer and the expert on this particular subject. We will be discussing a call to action from employees, the job of a Chief Diversity Officer and where we stand currently.

Former US Senate candidate Maya Dillard Smith visits the Blend

A real look at minority education with Frank Brown Esq

He is the CEO of Communities in Schools of Atlanta. We will be discussing the state of education for minority kids In public schools. In particular, the devastating effects COVID has had on virtual learning.

A deeper look at mental health and the black community

Today we welcome Licensed Clinical Social Worker Regina Zabel! Regina is the owner of Renewed Journey Counseling Services, LLC in Tucker, GA. We take alook at consistent mental health conditions and remedies.

Jerica Richardson new Cobb County Commissioner District 2

She discusses her job as a Commissioner, her background, and her plans for the county!

US House District 14 candidate Marcus Flowers

What inspires a black man to run for Congress in a predominantly white district? Particularly one that has a shock jock, Trump conspiring, conspiracy theorist at the helm? Meet Marcus Flowers, he is running against Majorie Taylor Greene for District 14!

Stories of Redemption

Meet Dwight Futch, Ronald Green, and Chris Butts! They share their testimonies of sibling loss, good works gone bad and extreme drug addition. They also share the redemption of creating scholarships, nonprofits and community activism!

Unadulterated dialogue podcast

Meet Dr. Aaron Kimble (Clinical therapy intern), Leo Bryant (Licensed Counselor), and Byron Jamal (Love guru)! They will be discussing pressing issues plaguing black men!

Unadulterated Dialogue television episode

We are looking at the Black Man's mentality from all angles! How are they processing the world? From police attacks to finding/receiving love. We will pulling back the layers and looking at their vulnerability. Two therapist and a guru.

After death: Wills, Trust and Probate

What happens to your insurance policies after your gone? Does a will make a difference or not? How will my estate be distributed to any minors? Attorney Alex Gaines helps us better understand the world of the "financial" afterlife.

Naw I'm good: Underneath the surface of the black man

Meet Licensed Counselor Leo Bryant! Today we peel back the layers of what the black men is enduring, coping with and trying process

Generational influence w/ social justice advocate Jared Sawyer Jr.

Meet Jared Sawyer Jr. He is a new age social justice advocate! He discusses how to communicate across the spectrum and how to reach generation Z!

Transitioning: From for profit to non profit

Meet the CEO of Street Grace non profit Bob Rodgers! He shares his story of transitioning from the for profit sector to the non profit sector! He discusses the decisions that goes into making that level of change.

Road to recovery w/ Gladys Agwai

Meet Gladys Agwai the Founder of Ignite Within Transformative Coaching and Consulting! She will be discussing the road to recovery after COVID, lifes struggles and more!

12 seconds to change w/ Dr. Latonya Powers

Dr. Latonya Powers discusses 12 minutes to make real change! How the mind, body and spirit must align to make real change

A real African History lesson from Historian Emmanuel Kulu

Were we kings and queens? What is the truth about our African Heritage? In honor of this years Black History month, I wanted to get to the truth of our heritage. I am honored to welcome African History Historian Emmanuel Kulu! We discuss the truth and dispel the lies of Africa!

Mixing Business and Spiritual successfully with Coach Marc Coley

Today I welcome Spiritual business coach Marc Coley! I have deemed him the king of the pivot! He is a coach who has managed to cross all the "don'ts" for entrepreneurs. From going back to a "job" to disclosing his sexual preference and yet his still in business!

Where are the minorities in the billion dollar gaming industry?

Black in Gaming Awards recipient and Senior Diversity & Inclusion officer in gaming Trinidad Hermida visits the blend! She discusses the issue of a lack of representation in the billion dollar gaming industry!

Can playing video games create a future for minority students?

The Black Collegiate Gaming Association Founder Keshia Walker visits the Blend! We discuss the power of playing video games for high school kids. Keshia explains how gaming can pay for college and set them on a trajectory to make millions in a career.

Protecting a vision: Deonte Bolden produces his first self-written play

In this weeks episode, we talk with playwright Deonte Bolden! Deonte just produced his first self written play in 2019. He discusses the ins and outs of the writing process, behind the scenes and how he had to protect the vision.

Women in Broadcasting: WCEG Network Owner & Founder Pennye Rogers shares her journey!

In this episode, I sit down with WCEG Network owner Pennye Rogers! In the interview, she discusses her journey as a African American Female entrepreneur in the world of broadcasting. WCEG is a community radio station and television network.

Veteran Affairs: Lloyd Knight discusses VETLANTA and great resources for Atlanta veterans

VETLANTA's president Lloyd Knight hits the couch! We discuss his organization, which is designed to aid Atlanta veterans in transitioning. He also discusses their decision to not go the 501c3 route but to charter as a club. Their organization, is designed as a hub of resources for veterans and their families.

The side effects of family secrets: Apostle Dr. Nia Gee discusses her journey of self discovery

In this episode, I interview Apostle Dr. Nia Gee! Dr. Gee is the host of the "Just Nia Morning Show", the editor-in-chief of Untold Chronicles magazine and Onyx News. She discusses how family secrets started her journey to self-discovery and how she encountered God for herself.

CEO vs. Employee: Dr. Phillips discusses the strategies used by successful entrepreneurs

This week we welcome Dr. Felicia Phillips, Master Business Strategist to the Blend! She discusses her background, ideologies, and why "balance" is only a theory. She also discusses her amazing event MogulCon and why it was created.

The creating a Diverse Inclusive organizational environment with Dr. Shelton Goode

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shelton Goode! He is a Forbes List Top 10 Diversity & Inclusion Trailblazer. Shelton and his firm, Icarus Consulting, have been helping companies implement new diversity programs. We discuss the need for diversity, Affirmative Action and its role and where should you start.

From restaurant owner to Celebrity Chef Kelli Ferrell discusses her faith over fear journey

In this episode, I welcome Celebrity Chef Kelli Ferrell! Kelly is the owner of Nana's Chicken & Waffles in Conyers, GA. She has also become a household name by becoming a cooking celebrity chef. In this episode, she discusses the power of a vision board, how she balances 5 kids, and how the journey has been

The other side of Realty TV: Devyne Blessings (OWN's Ready to love) discusses her experience

This is not a show recap On this episode, we take a look at how Reality television really works! Reality star Devyne Blessings discusses her experience! Devyne was a contender on OWN Network's Ready to Love. We discusses the selection process, the altering of her daily routine, the pros & cons, and life after the show ended. The objective is to bring a greater insight into the world of Reality television and it's effects.

Homeless with six kids: Former Political candidate Dr. Latarsha Holden tells her story

Today's episode, features Dr. Latarsha Holden. She went from being homeless with six kids to running for public office and acquiring her Doctorate! Her story is truly one of triumph and overcoming.

Ministry & Grantwriting: Linda Chatmon discusses grantwriting for ministries & Nonprofits.

Welcome back to the Leadership Blend Television Show! in this mid-season return, Grantwriting guru Linda Chatmon visits the show! She will be discussing grantwriting for ministries & nonprofits!

Over 50 in Hollywood: Awarding Producer & Actress Laura Poindexter shares her journey!

In this episode, I sit down with Award Winning producer & actress Laura Poindexter! She discussed the road to pursing her dream of being in Hollywood and the long road it took to get there! She shares her journey of drug abuse, emotional abandonment, and her triumph. She is reminder that age is just that...

Answering the call: Dr. Latonya Powers shares her journey to ministry

In this episode, Dr. Latonya Powers is on the red couch! She is a life Strategist and Pastor of Pulse 24 Ministries! She shares her story of hurt, divorce, and turmoil. She also shares how to block out the noise and reach your destiny!