Black Doctors Talk Podcast

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Ashley N. Campbell who speaks to us on the topics of Black culture, social impact, and the importance of diversity equity and inclusion work in higher education and industry. Dr. Campbell's diverse experiences in multicultural programming, organizational development, and data analysis have positioned her to create transformative change. Currently, Dr. Campbell serves as Director of Equity and Inclusion Research and Research Education with the Office of Equity and Inclusion at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Campbell is also a faculty member within the Integral and Transpersonal Psychology Department at the California Institute of Integral Studies. In addition, Dr. Campbell serves as Global Co-Chair with the University of Rochester's Black Alumni Network and Vice-Chair for Niche Market Insights Foundation, Incorporated. During the podcast, Dr. Campbell shares how her father ignited a passion in her for Black culture and her desire to see equity in the black community. Having seen such Black excellence in her life growing in the DC area, Dr. Campbell has long been inspired to see this excellence spread throughout her community. She understood her assignment and that in order to create change she had to learn more in order to do more. Like most, she experienced challenges on her journey to the doctorate. For her it included being a mother, wife, and working full-time which caused a moment of stillness. But she shares the importance of having friends that provided encouragement, which could be as simple as “Girl get yourself together”! While Dr. Campbell describes DEI as the new “sexy” term, engaging in the work is serious and needs to be an established priority in higher education to ensure the voices of students are valued and then actions are taken in response to their needs. Dr. Campbell earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Transformative Studies from California Institute of Integral Studies; Master of Science, Education, Inclusion, and Urban Teaching & Leadership from University of Rochester; and Bachelor of Arts in English also from University of Rochester. With such a busy schedule, Dr. Campbell also leads a nonprofit alongside her husband where she resides in upstate New York.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Doreen M. Hatcher who speaks to us on the topics of higher education administration and transitioning into leadership at the university level. Dr. Hatcher is a veteran administrator in higher education and provides very personal insights into her experience in carving out your own lane to serve the university and its students. Dr. Hatcher is currently a university administrator who serves as the Special Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs, while maintaining a passion for helping students transition to college through meaningful engagement. During the podcast, Dr. Hatcher shares that she is the product of two teenage parents who were growing up while also parenting. She also had a very high expectation for education. Early on she always knew that she wanted to be a writer and enjoyed learning and sharing stories. However, life always throws curve balls in places and situations that were never expected. After graduating with an undergraduate degree, Dr. Hatcher entered the world of higher education as an Administrative Assistant and has been serving in higher education for the past 20 years. While not beginning a career as a writer, Dr. Hatcher shares that her journey to the doctorate ended by experiencing a full circle moment and she is now living out her dream, not only as a recipient of a doctorate degree, but also writing and sharing stories as she has long desired to do as a child. While the journey to earning a doctorate degree is not easy, she drops gems on the need for support, committing to the process, and maintaining your relationship after graduation. Dr. Hatcher earned her Doctor of Educational Leadership degree from California State University, Fresno, Master of Art in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, and BS in Journalism (Magazine/Public Relations) from University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Hatcher is both a wife and mother and has future aspirations to continue to write and publish.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Jeffrey Coleman, Jr. who speaks to us as an U.S. veteran and current Senior Program Manager at a major corporation. Dr. Coleman's story is one that is very unusual but not surprising. It is a story of a young man who struggled to find his identity and purpose in life. While going through many obstacles and making some choices that led to him being an eighth grade dropout, he found his way to creating a life that he would have never dreamed. Dr. Coleman speaks to us on the power of possibilities, starting over, and determination. His journey to the doctorate is one that started with someone simply planting a seed that he decided to nurture. While serving in the military, Dr. Coleman received all of his degrees including his doctorate of which a portion was completed while he was deployed in the Middle East. With distractions being numerous, his commitment to focus on his education and completing what he started was a priority. Now retired, Dr. Coleman has so much life ahead of him and has great aspirations for the future to create opportunities for others through mentoring and teaching. Dr. Coleman earned a Doctor of Business administration with the focus in Leadership from Capella University; Master's in Procurement/Acquisitions and Contract Management from Webster University; and a Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from Hawaii Pacific University. He is a loving husband and father who currently resides in the Metro Atlanta area.

Join Sean Reynolds as he shares his journey to Becoming Doctor Reynolds. Dr. Reynold's has been actively engaged in the medical device industry for 23 years. His experience spans various medical device marketing areas such as medical education, sales, field marketing, market development, product management, leadership, and personnel management. Currently, Dr. Reynolds is the Associate Director of Marketing and Business Development – Medtech, for the Kohler Company. He is responsible for developing and defining the business strategy for Kohler's medical technology portfolio in the digital health space. Dr. Reynolds recently completed his Doctor of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, where he studied surgeon behavioral adoption traits with additive manufactured implants. He is also a proud member of the Black Doctoral Network. To learn more visit: https://blackphdnetwork.com

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Charli Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor and transformative transpersonal trainer and consultant focusing on the well-being of the whole person. She specializes in integrating psycho-socio-emotional tools into the everyday and teaching others how to utilize these for their highest impact. Dr. Brown's extensive background in (w)holistic understanding and women's ways of knowing, helps her connect deeply to her clients through many learning languages and modalities. During the podcast, Dr. Brown discusses how her work does not focus simply on one aspect of an individual's life that causes stress or uncomfortability, but the totality of experiences that have led them to their current state. Transpersonal means connecting mind, body, spirit, and environment. While traditional psychology focuses on the head, transpersonal psychology addresses how experiences manifest in life. This whole-person focus addresses the root instead of the symptoms. Through coaching, workshops, training, and consulting, Dr. Brown teaches simple, every-day tools that can be used at any moment to propel someone in a new direction, to get you unstuck, and to dissolve the blocks. These tools are feminine ways of knowing. Dr. Brown completed her undergraduate degree at Howard University (BBA). Sher received M.A. in Women's Spirituality from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She earned her first PhD from Sofia University in Transpersonal Psychology and earned a second in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies. She resides in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Chalice Rhodes. Dr. Rhodes speaks to us on the topic of the importance of professional counseling services, self-care, and mental wellness. Dr. Rhodes is a licensed and board-certified Professional Counselor since 2008. In 2020, she became a Board Certified – TeleMental Health Provider and provides virtual video professional counseling services in Florida, Georgia, and New Jersey. In her private practice, Dr. Rhodes focuses on helping adults, couples, families, and groups. During the podcast, Dr. Rhodes shares how the COVID-19 pandemic propelled her into her dream of starting her own practice. Her decision to leap into entrepreneurship by starting a TeleMental Health practice came after several years of experience working in the field and academia. Dr. Rhodes has a passion for helping others which lead her into counseling. From an early age, she knew that she wanted to help people. Dr. Rhodes recalled an experience from her childhood in which an individual who was experiencing trauma reached out to her asking for guidance and assistance. She knew then that she was destined to live a life in service to others. Dr. Rhodes also addresses the stigma in the Black community that is associated with receiving counseling services. She believes that the services provided by licensed professional counselors, like herself, are crucial to individual's mental health and wellbeing, even if it only for a season in their life such as divorce. Lastly, Dr. Rhodes challenged the myth of the “Strong Black Women.” She indicated, that yes, Black women are strong, but it should not be at the expense of their overall health and wellbeing. Women need to nurture themselves and not let their wells run dry depleting themselves in sacrifice to others. Dr. Rhodes earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Services – Counseling Studies from Capella University in 2008. She earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Atlanta, GA in 2003. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her sons. She also enjoys gardening, exercising, singing, and dancing.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Kamshia Childs. She speaks to us on the topic of Literacy, parent involvement, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Dr. Childs is a proud first-generation college student turned professor. She is a native of Wichita, KS, and she currently resides in the Dallas Metroplex area. She has been a literacy educator for nearly 20 years, and she has worked in rural and urban settings in K-12, and higher education. During the podcast, Dr. Childs shares how educators can improve and promote literacy in the classroom as well as suggestions for parents on ways to prevent further learning loss as it relates to literacy. She discusses the importance of Close Reading and other activities found in her book, 29 Days to L.O.V.E.. Literacy. Dr. Childs earned an Educational Doctorate. in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree. in Elementary Education (ESL), and a Master of Science. in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading and Language Arts) from Kansas State University.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Keith Adams. Dr. Adams, with over 25 years of academic and athletic leadership, speaks to us on the importance of student athletes performing both on and off the field. He expresses how important it is for athletes and their parents to have pertinent information so that they can make the best postsecondary decisions. Having the needed tools to create multiple opportunities based on athletic talents drives Dr. Adam's efforts. During the podcast, Dr. Adams shares the work of his nonprofit organization, Coach Keith Adams: Student Athletes Valuing Education Project (CKA SAVE Project), which assists student-athletes through educational and professional development. Dr. Adams has taught on both the secondary and post-secondary levels. This championship and award-winning coach organizes athletic events designed to showcase the positive aspects of academic excellence and athletic competition. Dr. Adams travels the country speaking on diverse topics such as “Building Professional Learning Communities”, “Finding the Balance between Academic and Athletic Motivation”, and “Let Go and Let Them: How Project Based Learning Can Assist Student Growth and Development”. Dr. Adams graduated from Bowie State University with a degree in History. He received a Master's in Teaching from Grand Canyon University, as well as an Educational Leadership Certification from Hood College. In 2018, Dr. Adams completed his Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Organizational Development from Grand Canyon University. His dissertation, entitled “Finding the Balance between Academic and Sport Motivation: A Study of NCAA Division I Student-Athletes”, indicated a statistically significant relationship between academic and sport motivation. In addition, Dr. Adams is also a Certified Athletic Administrator through the NIAAA. Dr. Adams resides in Maryland with his wife Timasha and his son Keith Jr.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Treva Brown. Dr. Brown speaks to us on the topic of women in Science and the importance of STEM outreach. Dr. Brown is a physical scientist with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory at NASA's Stennis Space Center. With a passion for microscopy, she helps the Department of Defense gain a better understanding of organisms that cause corrosion on metal materials. During the podcast, Dr. Brown shares her journey to completing both her graduate degrees and how her faith and favor landed her the current dream opportunity she has in her current position. Although there were some who doubted her abilities, it was the village that surrounded and supported her that continuously provided the motivation to believe and accomplish personal and professional goals. She discusses being active in outreach and mentorship activities as she advocates for STEM outreach in the local community where she spearheads initiatives aimed to improve diversity and inclusion within the scientific community. Dr. Brown completed her undergraduate at Louisiana State University in 2011 and doctorate in Chemistry at the University of New Orleans in 2017. She lives in New Orleans, Louisiana and currently serves on professional boards for the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, the Louisiana local section of the American Chemical Society, and the Microscopy Society of America.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Aaron Armour. Dr. Armour speaks to us on the topics of business intelligence and business development. Dr. Armour is the CEO of Armour Economic Solutions (AES). He is also an international best-selling author, former athlete, military veteran, and entrepreneur. During the podcast, Dr. Armour shares his experience as a business analyst and the coaching services provided by Armour Economic Solutions. Dr. Armour notes that AES is unique in that it incorporates psychology and mental health awareness into its services when working with clients to develop business solutions. He also discusses how experiences throughout his life, from serving in the military to being a co-owner of a semi-professional sports team, has prepared him for the work he engages in today. Moreover, Dr. Armour credits his father's entrepreneurial pursuits for his understanding of the fundamentals of starting and sustaining a successful business. Dr. Armour holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Development, a Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Colorado Tech University. He is also a certified Life Coach with credentials in Holistic Health, Mental Health Awareness, Psychology, and Lean Six Sigma. Dr. Armour is also the Adjutant General for the National DBA Society World-Wide.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Shaun Anderson. Dr. Anderson speaks to us on the topic of communication and organizational social responsibility, specifically in the professional sports arena. Dr. Anderson is currently an Assistant Professor of Organizational Communication at Loyola Marymount University as well as an author and the CEO of CSR Global Consulting, LLC where he focuses on helping organizations create strategic plans for corporate social responsibility initiatives. During the podcast, Dr. Anderson shares many personal experiences that provide inspiration and purpose for his personal and professional journey. Lessons learned from failures, doubts, and life-changing experiences have contributed to his success and his commitment to hold organizations accountable to be intentional with the social responsibilities efforts in the communities where they exist and serve. In the midst of BLM, injustice, and inequity, the conversation touches on the importance of sports organizations to advocate for inclusion and diversity within organizations and professional athleticism by advocating for Black athletes to do more than bounce, throw, or catch a ball. Dr. Anderson writes, consults, and teaches these perspectives while he remains on the front line by working with organizations like MLB, PBS, Anti-Defamation League, and others to ensure these conversations remain essential and prioritized. Dr. Anderson received his PhD in Communication Studies under a W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship from West Virginia University (2016). He holds a Master of Science in Mass Communication from Arkansas State University (2008) and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (2005). He met his lovely wife while at West Virginia University and they currently reside in Los Angeles, California.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Francine Adams. Dr. Adams speaks to us about how it is never too late to start over, embracing being a late bloomer, and how the philosophy of Buddhism has assisted her in achieving her desires and aspirations. She is Adjunct Team Lead at Southern New Hampshire University and subject-matter expert in the IT industry. During the podcast, Dr. Adams shares how she overcame challenges of being a teen mom, managing in a family with turmoil, getting divorced, and becoming a single mother of four. She discusses how she spends her time encouraging doctoral students and how she started an Education Consultancy corporation, dedicated to her father, posthumously, who inspired everyone to get an education and paved the way for her purpose. Dr. Adams earned her Doctorate in Education at Nova Southeastern University in Instructional Technology and Distance Education.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Darryl L. Jones. Dr. Jones speaks to us on the topics of transitioning from active service and financial counseling. Dr. Jones is an accomplished U.S. Army combat veteran with 25 years of active military service that includes being awarded the Bronze Star Medal (Meritorious) in combat operations. Dr. Jones has served in senior leadership positions such as First Sergeant (Army), Special Operations, Adjunct Professor, Senior Instructor/Writer, and host of positions in financial management in the United States Government. During the podcast, Dr. Jones shares his insights on his career highlights in the military, his driving motivation and its impact on his family, and what inspired him to become a financial counselor. He discusses his publications that he has developed to help educate African Americans on wealth building. Dr. Jones currently serves as a Personal Financial Counselor at Fort Campbell, KY serving the military community consisting of 29,000 + Service Members and their families. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Hopkinsville Community College in Hopkinsville, KY since 2016. Dr. Jones earned his Doctor of Educational Leadership degree from the University of Phoenix. He is married to his wife Lynette of 17 years, with five children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr, Jones and his family enjoy extensive travel both in the United States and abroad, while continuing to serve in his 20th year as a youth track & field coach.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Andrea Blue. Dr. Blue speaks to us on the topics of mentorship and entrepreneurship. Dr. Blue is a mentor, personal and business coach, entrepreneur, author, and educator. Dr. Blue is the Founder and CEO of B & J Enterprises, LLC where Blue Pathways Educational Mentorship Services and Paramount Recruitment Agency were born. Both businesses are dedicated to helping students, parents, school leaders, business owners, and organizational leaders develop a plan for success for themselves and others. During the podcast, Dr. Blue shares her insights into mentoring youth in education and career pathways and what it is like to become an entrepreneur. She shares the struggles she experienced working with her family and how that helped her realize the purposeful actions she must take in who she aligns herself with in business. She is excited to work with all global and community members that are connected to the mission and vision of B & J Enterprises, LLC. Dr. Blue is a CASA (court-appointed advocate for children of Kent County) and a mentor for Affinity Mentorship. Dr. Blue holds a Doctorate of Management and Organizational Development in Higher Education Organizations from Colorado Technical University, two Master's Degrees from Ferris State University in Business Administration and Career Technical Education with a focus on management, business, and education.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Paul Wright. Dr. Wright speaks to us on the topics of social justice and social work. Dr. Wright is an Associate Professor at California State University (CSU), Stanislaus in their Master of Social Work Department. He teaches across the social work curriculum in the social work program; however, currently he teaches graduate level courses in Generalist Practice and Advance Practice and a new Social Justice in Social Work course, which he helped develop, that focuses exclusively on social justice issues and oppression. During the podcast, Dr. Wright shares his insights into his struggles and triumphs in academia along his tenure journey. He discusses the role race and racism plays in academia and preparing for work in academia. His research and teaching interests are race, gender and inequality issues, spirituality, social work practice, and pedagogy. Dr. Wright has also taught at two of other campuses in the CSU system, CSU, East Bay and CSU, Monterey Bay. He was the first faculty to join the MSW program at CSU, Monterey Bay and played an instrumental role in building, establishing and launching the MSW program there. Dr. Wright earned a Doctorate in Education with an Emphasis in International and Multicultural Education from the University of San Francisco in San Francisco, California. He earned a Masters of Social Work degree with a specialization in School Social Work from San Jose State University in San Jose, California. He earned a B.S. Degree in Counseling and Education from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Nivischi Edwards. Dr. Nivischi, as she prefers to be called, speaks to us on the topics of counseling and teaching, her two passions. She is a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling. She has been a practicing clinician for over 20 years and operates a virtual private practice. She is also a Counselor Educator and conducts research on female faculty success, racial microaggression, and couples issues. She has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. During the podcast, Dr. Nivischi shares her insights into her professional journey and why training the future counselors and counselor educators is so important to her. She also shares why seeking help from a licensed counselor is very important for preventative care. Dr. Nivischi is a Christian who offers professional counseling services that focus on holistic wellness, lifestyle health, and personal choices. She offers a wide variety of consulting services working with large gatherings, small groups, families, and individuals. Nivischi N. Edwards, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH earned her doctoral degree in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida, Master's degree in Community Counseling from Andrews University, and Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Syracuse University. Learn more at https://drnivischi.com.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Calvin Nobles. Dr. Nobles speaks to us on the topic of using cybersecurity and human factors. Dr. Nobles is a cybersecurity professional and human factors practitioner with more than 25 years of experience. He is an adjunct faculty member at several universities teaching cybersecurity and MBA courses. During the podcast, Dr. Nobles discusses his transition from the U.S. Navy to Wells Fargo as a cybersecurity expert. He also shares why data is so valuable and needs to be protected. Dr. Nobles led a global Cyber Intelligence Planning Group to align cybersecurity objectives for multiple international entities. He spearheaded a national-level technology prototype project enabling the U.S. to deploy strategic capabilities around the world, which established precedence of leveraging emerging technologies using agile practices. Dr. Nobles recently earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Factors. He previously attained a Doctor of Philosophy in Management and Engineering graduate degrees in Information Systems Security, Aeronautical Science, Business Administration, Military Strategy and Operational Art, and an undergraduate degree in Business Management. He has completed several certificates in cybersecurity from Harvard University. He is currently enrolled in the Executive Doctorate in Business Administration Program at Temple University.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. De'Anna Bond. Dr. Bonds speaks to us on the topic of using emotional intelligence and what it means to be a black psychologist. As the founder of Bond Consulting Group, LLC she has worked to enhance the lives of others by bridging education, self-advocacy, mental health awareness, and emotional wellness. During the podcast, Dr. Bond discusses how she persevered through her educational journey and some of the challenges that she faced. She also shares expert advice on selecting and navigating career paths and discusses the work she does with youth to encourage and inspire them. Her business services exist because of her research and belief in the importance of leveraging emotional intelligence to navigate the world and advance in educational and professional environments. Dr. De`Anna Bond received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Capella University. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Temple University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College, and an Educational Specialist certification in School Counseling. Over the past 20 years, she has worked in the psychology and educational fields managing counseling teams and implementing student support programming in schools. She is an advocate of youth voice on topics such as social emotional learning, anti-bullying, anti-violence, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton. Dr. Lopez-Littleton speaks to us on the topic of health disparities, mentorship and career transitions. Currently, she is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Health, Human Services, and Public Policy at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). During the podcast, Dr. Lopez-Littleton discusses her transition from being a U.S. Army veteran, to a registered nurse, to stepping into nonprofit work, to working in academia. She has worked at Grambling State University (HBCU) and University of Central Florida (PWI). Currently, she works at CSU MB which is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Dr. Lopez-Littleton's area of expertise is health equity and seeking solutions to problems rooted in connections between health and neighborhood factors. She teaches and writes on the health consequences of political-economic processes such as poverty, inequality and racism. Dr. Lopez-Littleton holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs with an emphasis in health services management from the University of Central Florida. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Wendell Scanterbury. Dr. Scanterbury speaks to us on the topic of addressing life difficulties through therapy and counseling. He is the owner of XarisCounseling LLC where he supports individuals, couples, and families pursuing life transformation and confronting relationship challenges. He has also spent over 13 years working with and caring for people living with cancer and providing grief counseling. During the podcast, Dr. Scanterbury discusses his journey from the island of Trinidad and Tobago to becoming the Director of Pastoral Care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia to now running his own private practice with XarisCounseling LLC. Dr. Scanterbury has led several workshops that address the realities of life, caregiving, parenting, and community support in the context of cancer. He also supports couples through retreats, workshops, and psychotherapy services. Dr. Scanterbury holds a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern University, an M.Div from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a B.S. from Nyack College. He is a Pre-Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), a member of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), and the Black Doctoral Network (BDN).

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Joe Johnson. Dr. Johnson speaks to us on the topic of discovering and pursuing your purpose. Currently, he is an international speaker on unleashing your purpose and has worked with dozens of prominent organizations in the United States like Toyota, FedEx, and the National Guard; helping to transform culture and develop employees professionally and personally. During the podcast, Dr. Johnson discusses his journey through his doctoral program, the role of mentorship, connecting himself to a coaching network of support, and being intentional about goal setting. He also speaks to us on the topic of internal healing and how it is connected to unleashing your purpose. He's worked in and with the K-12 school system, higher education institutions like the University of Michigan and UCLA, fortune 500 companies, and many individuals rediscovering their true selves and ready to unleash their purpose. His insights have been seen on many national platforms like NBC, VH1, OWN and several other media outlets. As the author of the book, “Pursue Your Purpose Not Your Dreams,” the creator of the Strategic Goal Setting Mastermind Session and the Heal Now movement, Dr. Joe continues to transform the lives of individuals and take organizations to their next level by helping them to Think, Act, and Live with purpose and intention.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Mr. Steven Neal. Mr. Neal speaks to us on the topic of student support services and professional development opportunities for students. Currently, he serves as Director of the Academic Community of Excellence in the Office of Intercultural Affairs at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. During the podcast, Mr. Neal discusses his former experiences as a student at San Diego State University and how that propelled him into a career in student affairs. He also shares his growing affinity for providing support services for underrepresented students. He is an advocate for the Black Doctoral Network Conference and how it has enhanced the personal and professional lives of the students he brings each year. Mr. Neal directs the Academic Community of Excellence, where he executes educational initiatives and services to prepare underrepresented students to enroll in graduate and professional school. He also liaisons with internal and external partners to recruit diverse faculty, promotes the engagement and professional development of diverse graduate students, and supports the department's implicit bias and antiracism initiatives. He earned an M.S.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University, an M.Div. from The Master's Seminary, and a B.A. in English from San Diego State University.

Join us on this week's Black Doctors Talk Podcast which features our guest, Dr. Joshua C. Nelson. Dr. Nelson speaks to us on the topic of policing, activism, and ministry. Currently, he serves as Pastor of two churches in South Georgia and runs Mind, Body, Soul Consultation where he and his wife provide pastoral counseling, mental health counseling, financial coaching and a nutritional coaching experience. During the podcast, Dr. Nelson discusses his introduction into ministry and some of the challenges he has overcome, his dissertation work with local youth and police officers, and his thoughts on the importance of community activism. He also shares details about the services he provides through his non-profit organizations and why this work is important to him. Dr. Nelson holds a doctoral degree in Urban Ministry with an emphasis in police and community relations. He has held the title of Pastor for the last thirteen years and has managed over seven churches, an Academy, and daycare. He is the former host of the 3ABN television program Pure Choices and the feature of the documentary series The Book of Joshua for revitalizing churches. He has authored two books, The Book of El, which is a 31 day devotional towards restorative justice that he co-authored with his wife, Dr. Kimberly Nelson, and In the Trenches: 10 Reasons to Stay in Ministry which you can find on his website www.joshuacnelson.org

Join us on this week's podcast series which features our guest, Dr. Malika Jeffries-EL. Dr. Jeffries-EL speaks to us on the topic of representation in STEM programs, specifically the field of chemistry. Currently, she serves as the Associate Dean of the Graduate School in Arts and Sciences and an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Division of Materials Science at Boston University. During the podcast, Dr. Jeffries-EL discusses her early curiosity in science, the role of mentorship and support for black female chemists, and her professional journey. She also shares her thoughts on the role of chemists in the development and deployment of the COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Jeffries-EL received her BA degrees in Chemistry and Africana Studies at Wellesley College and Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from The George Washington University. After spending one year at Smith College as a Mendenhall Fellow she worked as a post-doctoral researcher under the direction of Professor Richard D. McCullough at Carnegie Mellon University. In 2005, she joined the faculty in the Chemistry Department at Iowa State University and was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2012. She was a Martin Luther King Jr. Visiting Professor in the chemistry department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2015.

Join us on this week's podcast series which features our guest, Mr. Mike Green. Mike speaks to us on the topic of racial equity and inclusive competitiveness. Currently, Mr. Green is the Chief Strategist for the National Institute For Inclusive Competitiveness (NIIC). He discusses homeownership, black owned businesses, access to capital and the importance of black business productivity and its correlation to 1% GDP. During the podcast Mr. Green discusses his educational upbringing, career journey and shares his thoughts on what is needed to move the country in inclusive competitiveness. Mr. Green also shares information on his Common Ground Conversations on Race in America workshops and the focus it has on human value through the use of contextual history. Mr. Green is an award-winning media professional. He serves as a co-facilitator for Common Ground Conversations on Race In America in which he teaches individuals, organizations and institutions to engage in productive, transformative dialogue, and development of informed empathetic societal change agents engaged in collaborative actions to redesign policies and practices that lead to building a more Inclusive America.

Join us on this week's podcast series with Juanita L. Braxton, PhD. Dr. Braxton speaks to us on the topic of adolescent health and wellness and how her business, Imani Consultants PhD LLC, is taking steps to create greater impact in communities. Currently, she serves as the Administrative Director for Surgical Education at the University of California, Davis Health System in Sacramento, California. During the podcast Dr. Braxton discusses her career journey and how earning a doctorate later in life has helped shape the work that she is doing. Dr. Braxton shares strategies for success and what pitfalls to look out for regarding personal and professional development. She reminds us that we are all a work in process and our journeys are our own. Dr. Braxton earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Behavior/Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Theology and Ph.D. in Public Health with a focus on Community Health . Her dissertation topic was titled Health Care Provider Perceptions of High Blood Pressure Screening for Asymptomatic African American Teens. Her research passions include health disparities and adolescent health and wellness.

Tune in for this week's podcast with Dr. Renee L. Morehand. Dr. Morehand discusses with us her background in academia, and her solutions for creating equitable resources for black and brown children in America. Dr. Morehand brings to the Black Doctoral Network Podcast her knowledge of over 28 years of service as a classroom teacher, instructional specialist, assistant principal and principal. Dr. Renee shares her passion for the youth, and her vision for Afrocentric schools that begin with early childhood education. Dr. Morehand challenges us to empower and equip our students, providing tips on teaching self-worth and closing the black to white student gap. Dr. Renee has started her school development project and provides us with details on how we can support the funding for The Sojourner Truth Academy for Learning. Dr. Renee L. Morehand obtained her master's degree in School Leadership and earned her Doctorate in Management with a concentration in Organizational and Change. Check out this episode if you are interested in learning how to support, and or develop a blueprint to help black and brown children become successful in their education.

Subscribe and tune into our latest interview with Dr. Raedene Copeland, MBA, Ph.D. On our latest podcast we were able to speak with Dr. Copeland on her experience with attending an HBCU and how it influenced her path towards success as a Global Brand Strategist. Dr. Copeland's education and professional experience underscore the importance of transformational leadership, research-based solutions and synergistic approach to ensuring that individuals' strengths and talents are truly optimized to add value. Dr. Copeland speaks on how she had to adjust to U.S Culture from Trinidad and provides tips to those that are studying abroad in the U.S. Listen to this interview to gain some insights on her perspectives and execution strategies within academia and corporate America. Dr. Copeland holds a Doctor of Philosophy from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and has earned her Masters' in Business Administration from North Carolina Central University.

This week's podcast series with Dr. Cedric D' Hue, JD, PhD. Dr. D'Hue really helped enlighten us on the importance of all aspects in Patents and Trademarks. Dr. D'Hue practices intellectual property law, focusing on patent prosecution, patentability analysis and life science matters. During our podcast Dr. Cedric really focuses on the importance of why investing in our black youth matters, and why their interest in STEM really plays a huge part in the success of our future. We were able to get more of an understanding of how the legal system is becoming more streamlined, and what barriers Dr. Cedric overcame to create justice in the legal system regarding patents and trademarks. Dr. D' Hue received his Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry, along with his Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Dr. D'Hue holds a master's and undergraduate degree in Chemistry. During this interview he brings his background, education and passion together in a way that is easy to understand, and that inspires.

“Particularly when I have been in spaces that lack diversity, and not being viewed as a thought partner”, is one of the challenges that Dr. Caruthers Collins discusses with the Black Doctoral Network, and how she overcame that challenge in her current field. Dr. Lori Caruthers Collins, Ed.D, brings us inside her world of expertise in her role as the Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives at California State University. Dr. Lori is an experienced educator who shares her demonstrated history of success within the educational management industry. Dr. Caruthers Collins received her Doctoral degree of Education in Leadership for Educational Justice at the University of Redlands. She received her Masters' of Education with a specialization in Educational Administration and Supervision, and her Bachelors' degree in Elementary Education and Teaching. Dr. Lori gives us insight on how learning during the COVID-19 impacts our students and provides some tips and suggestions for parents and teachers to think about during this time of remote learning. She also gives us some of the benefits of in-person learning and highlights the skill and importance of active listening.

Organizations fair better in shared leadership situations where leadership styles are complementary..." - Will Brown, Jr., Ph.D. Dr. Brown sits down with the Black Doctoral Network Podcast about leadership and his personal and professional journey that led him to teach and help organizations implement a culture of positive social change. Dr. Brown's passion for service was well-spoken and conveyed during our discussion with him on his 38 years of working with nonprofit organizations in New York City. Dr. Will Brown Jr. holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Management, Leadership, and Organizational Change. He is an entrepreneur with extensive leadership expertise in the private and public sectors. Dr. Will was elected as District Leader for the 70th Assembly District in New York City and was also a political candidate for the New York City Council. Dr. Will brings us vulnerability and great insight on how to overcome failures as a leader. If you are looking to get a wealth of knowledge on how to increase your effectiveness in leadership and business, this podcast is for you

Dr. James A. Bush. Dr. Bush provides an introspective approach on emotional intelligence and playing spades while tying it together with how we can use those skills to advance the black agenda. Dr. Bush shares his military and academic background with the BDN, and how it paved the way for him to have a heart of service. In our recent interview, Dr. James expresses how “attending conferences like the Black Doctoral Network's Conference, has fed him with new ideas and research”. Dr. James A Bush holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Business & Healthcare Administration, a master's degree in Health Care Administration, and two bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Pre-Medicine Studies. Dr. James was a United States Army Drill Instructor and is a decorated veteran with over 8 years of service. We thank Dr. James for his service in the armed forces and in the Black Doctoral Network.

Dr. Candice Ulmer, Clinical Research Chemist at the Center for Disease Control. Join us as she shares her journey highlighting her background in analytical chemistry and experience in Biomedical Research. Dr. Ulmer is also at the forefront of building coalitions for greater representation of Blacks in STEM

Dr. Skyller Walkes has a candid conversation surrounding positive identity in professional spaces, cultural humility, and her work in sociopolitical reform. Dr. Walkes challenges us to take inventory of ourselves, in order to make positive steps towards rewriting the history books when it comes to racial equity.

Join the Black Doctoral Network's podcast on Black Love, Marriage, and family with Leonard Sturdivant. Leonard brings over 10 years of experience in marriage and family therapy. He discusses the stigmas within the black family as it relates to mental health and how we can combat those stigmas and bring families together. Mr.Sturdivant talks about his clinical approach and counseling methods for pre-marital counseling, and divorce interventions. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast!

The Black Doctoral Network speaks with Dr. Terrence Mitchell, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Edinboro University. “Don't put the plan on the shelf, every three years take a look at what you have done..” words from Dr. Mitchell, as he discusses what makes a diversity and inclusion plan work in 2020. He highlights what it takes for a to have a successful diversity initiative, and how involvement, respect, and connection can create an inclusive and dynamic professional environment. Dr. Mitchell gives us his blueprint to success in expanding diversity awareness in your workplace, and in your personal life.

Dr. Kim L. Brown-Jackson holds a Doctorate in Business Administration in Quality Systems Management specializing in Health Systems, a Masters in Biomedical Sciences focusing on pathology and molecular oncology with additional Ph.D. research, a professional MBA-Management certificate, an Associate in Biotechnology and Forensic Science as a National Science Foundation Fellow, and a Bachelors in Biological Sciences with a cluster minor in Business Administration. Join Dr. Brown-Jackson as she shares advice on mentorship and success for scholars and practitioners alike

Dr. Garner takes us on a journey through his life growing up on a farm to HBCU life and his primary research interest in Black Male Achievement. “Black and brown male achievement means to have effective and efficient tools to learn” – Dr. Donald Garner. In an inspiring and open dialogue, Dr. Garner joins the Black Doctoral Network Podcast, to discuss the plight facing African American Males and how the initiatives and teaching framework he is using within the community, his non-profit, and teaching are making a difference.

Dr. Frederick Douglass Dixon is the founding director of the University of Wyoming's Black Studies Center. Watch as he details his journey from the southside of Chicago, IL toward becoming a second-generation historian embarking of his mission of redeeming Black history and culture.

In this episode, Deandra Taylor speaks with Dr. Small, founder, and CEO of Capital Conscious U, a leadership development firm focused on helping career and entrepreneur women find and align their purpose with their work and business.