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Let’s be real. Everyone talks; its in our nature do so. However, sometimes we just talk without a purpose or to hear ourselves make noise. That’s where Conversations with Ollie Mac comes in. Ollie will raise vital questions and provide stimulating ideas on some of the important issues facing the black community, as well as sports, criminal justice, politics and other interesting things all from a black millennial Christian perspective. Conversations with Ollie Mac will help you communicate effectively with purpose all while finding and figuring out solutions to complex problems. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

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    Post Election Reflections with Dr. Wesley J. Walker_Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 52:19


    The election has ended and the results are in. Former President Donald Trump beats Vice President Kamala Harris as the new President Elect. With emotions high and some feeling disappointed, Ollie Mac has a candid conversation with returning guest Dr. Wesley J. Walker on why he chose to support and vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and what he hopes for the next four years.

    Post Election Reflections with John McTavish_Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 52:48


    What better way to start Season 6 with a new, bold, and relevant conversation with one of Ollie Mac's favorite and returning guest, John McTavish. John gives his unique perspective on the election and why he chose Former President Donald Trump as his candidate to lead the country for the next four years and what he hopes for MAGA 2.0.

    Becoming A Warrant Officer, Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 33:30


    In the last episode of the series, "Becoming A Warrant Officer", Ollie Mac shares what he has learned during the process to progress and offers advice on how to stay in the fight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

    Becoming A Warrant Officer, Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 67:16


    After sharing his thoughts, his story, and his experience of Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS), Ollie Mac enlists the help of fellow classmate Mr. Jon Jones to offer his thoughts, his story, and his experience as well. Jon gives the inside scoop of his process to becoming a warrant officer from the Army National Guard (ARNG) perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

    Becoming A Warrant Officer, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 55:00


    After taking a long break, Ollie Mac returns with a two part special episodes of Becoming A Warrant Officer. Ollie Mac tells his story, his experience, and shares some of the valuable things he learned while attending the preeminent United States Army Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Novosel, Alabama. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

    The Miseducation of Woke, Part 5: Critical Race Theory 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 40:50


    Ollie Mac continues The Miseducation of Woke Series with Critical Race Theory 2. In this episode, Ollie Mac gives the definition of critical race theory, the founders of this school of thought, and how we can move forward as critical thinkers with tough subjects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

    The Miseducation of Woke, Part 4: Critical Race Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 44:12


    Ollie Mac returns after a bought with "The VID (COVID-19)" to the much anticipated episode in "The Miseducation of Woke" Series with Critical Race Theory or CRT. Ollie Mac defines what CRT is, where it started, how misinformation and disinformation is being used within CRT, and what we must do as citizens to be better critical thinkers and to avoid analytical pitfalls. Ollie Mac is also celebrating three years of podcasting! *Everything used is in accordance with the Fair Use under the Copyright Act.* --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

    This Miseducation of Woke, Part 3: Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 23:15


    After being away from the microphone for 30 days, Ollie Mac returns with some new insights for Season 5 and what he's been reflecting on since releasing the series, The Miseducation of Woke. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswitholliemac/message

    The Miseducation of Woke, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 23:46


    Ollie Mac continues the discussion regarding the word "woke" and goes further into the history of it, how it has been weaponized, and what we need to do as individuals when we hear words being taken out of context. References used during this podcast listed below. "The Origin Of Woke: William Melvin Kelley Is The ‘Woke' Godfather We Never Acknowledged" by Elijah C. Watson "How Woke Went From 'Black' to 'Bad'", by Ishena Robinson "A History of Woke" by Aja Romano --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message

    The Miseducation of Woke, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 37:09


    We've all heard the saying that words have meaning. But do we truly understand it. Ollie Mac doesn't think so. On this episode of Conversations with Ollie Mac, Ollie Mac does a deep dive into the word "woke". This word has taken on a different meaning in this hypersensitive environment to where laws have been established to stop the so called "woke agenda". Ollie Mac also explores the history of "Lift Every Voice and Sing", the Black National Anthem and why the song is important for all people. Ollie Mac used the following references for this episode: "Lift Every Voice and Sing" “Why the Black National Anthem Is Lifting Every Voice to Sing” Janelle Harris Dixon, The Smithsonian Magazine, August 10, 2020 Lift Every Voice and Sing - A Cappella (Berklee We Will Rise Summit) "Ron DeSantis vows to Fight 'woke' Democrats in primary night speech", The Independent The Holy Bible: King James Version (Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version.). (2009). Logos Research Systems, Inc. Raymer, R. M. (1985). 1 Peter. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Victor Books. "A History of "Wokeness": Stay Woke: How a Black Activist Watchword Got Co-Opted in the Culture War, Aja Romano, October 9, 2020 "How Woke Went From "Black" To "Bad", Ishena Robinson, Legal Defense Fund, August 26, 2022 "The Origin of Woke: William Melvin Kelley Is The 'Woke' Godfather We Never Acknowledged, Elijah C. Watson, December 16, 2022 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message

    Season 5 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 29:46


    Ollie Mac is back with Season 5 of Conversations with Ollie Mac. Ollie Mac gives his take on some of the key highlights that have occurred since the season 4 finale, and gives listeners a view of what to expect in Season 5. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message

    “Can We All Get Along?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 21:55


    January 7, 2023 will be a day that we will all remember. Just like March 1991, when a bystander happen to record the beating of Rodney King, we witnessed another beating of Tyre Nichols by those sworn to protect us, the police. Ollie Mack shares his perspectives on police brutality and where we should go from here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Thoughts (Season 4 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 19:26


    There are a lot of things that have occurred during this season. From the mass shootings in Buffalo, NY, Uvalde, TX, and Highland Park, IL to Nick Saban and other coaches discussing their dislike about NIL (name, image, and likeness) deals. On this season finale, Ollie Mac surprises everyone, including himself, on deciding not to talk about things, but talk about accomplishments he has learned this season. Also, its his anniversary too!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Things My Parents Didn't Teach Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 38:44


    As we get older, we tend to look back or reflect on our lives and start to wish that some of the things we know now, we learned earlier. Some of those things we rely on our parents or school to teach us, but sometimes, parents just don't know. Schools have other priorities and we're left gasping for air like a fish without water. Joining Ollie Mac today is Mitchel Lausa and they discuss an important topic that a lot of parents didn't teach their children when they were young......money and wealth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Leaving the Nest with Undra' Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 33:32


    According to The Pew Research Center, "The coronavirus outbreak has pushed millions of Americans, especially young adults, to move in with family members. The share of 18-to 29-year olds living with their parents has become a majority since U.S. coronavirus cases began spreading early this year, surpassing the previous peak during the Great Depression era." Ollie Mac has a conversation with his oldest son, Undra' Smith, about the "Leaving the Nest" on when it is the best time to leave and some practical advice for parents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    The Life of a Military Child with Kyle McLin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 30:43


    If you didn't know, the month of April is designated as the Month of the Military Child which emphasizes the very important role military children play in the armed forces community. During this time, military children across the United States and overseas are celebrated for the daily sacrifices and challenges they face and overcome. Ollie Mac is joined by Kyle McLin and they give a peak into what life is like being a military child. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Change with Lakesha Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 39:59


    On this special episode, Ollie Mac is joined by fellow Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia native Lakesha Jones and they discuss her campaign strategy and goals for the Hancock County Board of Education's District 2 seat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    The Infamous Kevin Samuels with Donte Best

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 42:26


    On May 5th, controversial style, image, and relationship consultant Kevin Samuels suddenly passed away. Although Kevin Samuels had many viewers and subscribers, his viewpoints about women and relationships caused a stir amongst many black women. Ollie Mac along with Donte Best discuss the impact Kevin Samuels had on men and women and what we must do to move forward. Follow Donte' Best on Instagram @dbest_bakery1029 for the best tasting cakes this side of heaven! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Body Positivity with Zion McLin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 30:10


    Accepting what you look like or being comfortable with your body is a struggle that many people face. It often effects women and black women have had to deal with this for centuries. Ollie Mac talks with his youngest daughter Zion and they discuss the ways she overcame issues with her body and provides advice on being positive with your body. Zion social media handles: Snapchat @zmc14k Instagram @zionm14 TikTok @shutupzion --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    The Interesting World of Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 48:09


    Ollie Mac dives into the wide world of sports and discusses why star WNBA Player Brittney Griner is still detained in Russia, NIL and college sports, and the pending lawsuit against the NFL by Coach Brian Flores. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

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    I'm Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 28:59


    Ollie Mac is back from a extended break and provides updates on what's been happening while away from recording, what to expect on future episodes, and just having a good time talking by his damn self! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    The Offensiveness of "Black" History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 24:39


    February has been set aside for recognizing the achievements of black folks. It was the mission of Dr. Carter G. Woodson for Black History to be a year round and year after year study of African American history. However, some of our "fine" citizens of the United States of America find this to be offensive. In what maybe Ollie Mac's most controversial episode to date, take a listen as he ventures into a new, bold and relevant discussion on why this offensiveness exists and what we need to do going forward. "About Black History Month" https://asalh.org/about-us/about-black-history-month/ "People of Color" was first mentioned in "Act Prohibiting the Importation of Slaves" which was passed in January 1808. https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/slave-trade.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Good Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 29:39


    In January 1983, President Ronald Regan signed into law recognizing the third Monday of January as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday that is observed for the civil rights icon. Dr. King caused good trouble during his time and that trouble was not liked by all people. He challenged the status quo and put Jim Crow on notice. Have we learned anything from him? Ollie Mac examines Dr. King and his good trouble and challenges all of us to partake in good trouble. "It's Not Enough to Preach Racial Justice. We Need to Champion Policy Change." By Esau McCaulley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    America's Alt Right Problem, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 48:36


    Today marks the one year anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Capitol by what some and many call deranged individuals in pursuit of freedom and happiness. I call it a complete travesty and down right disgrace. America has seen a rise in this type of behavior as with alt right groups forming like mice. Joining Ollie Mac is Jared Smith and discuss a reality that America seems to have cast to side...its Alt Right Problem. *Podcast recorded in August 2021.* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Reflections 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 51:32


    It is the last day of 2021 and Ollie Mac has created a "Top Ten List" of Reflections for 2021 that deals with some major things that have occurred this year. List range from Steph Curry record breaking season, celebrity deaths, cryptocurrency, high profile preventions and the bitch name COVID-19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    The Prime Effect on College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 24:24


    The college football world is being shaken up by one person by the name of Coach Deion "Prime Time" Sanders. HBCUs are on the come up and have been since their existence, but recently Coach Deion "Prime Time" Sanders has set a standard that the world has to notice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Afghanistan: A Veteran's Perspective Encore with Amanda Dillon & Gabby Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 58:44


    In this bonus episode, Ollie Mac welcomes Army veterans Amanda Dillon and Gabby Stephens to the show as they give their perspectives on Afghanistan and what lies for the future of the country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Part 5 Afghanistan: A Veteran's Perspective with Jason Howk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 41:25


    In this final episode, Ollie Mac has an interesting, yet bold conversation with Jason Howk. Jason is a retired Army Major (O-4) and a former Infantry Sergeant. He has extensive experience in defense, diplomacy, intelligence, and education missions globally. You can find Jason writing for ClearanceJobs News, Task&Purpose, and The United States Army War College to name a few...his bio is long long...LOL! Purchase Jason's latest book, "Leaders Always Go a Little Further:...Unless They Trip" by clicking on the title. Follow Jason on LinkedIn for updated articles and posts and at www.avoicefortwonations.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Part 4 Afghanistan: A Veteran's Perspective with Jesse Havard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 58:25


    As everything does, the Afghanistan withdrawal has waned in the media. Now that the U.S. is preparing to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan, it appears that the U.S. is not going anywhere. Who should take the blame for such a failed withdrawal? That question will probably go unanswered. However, the feelings of veterans will not. Joining Ollie Mac to discuss this is Jesse Havard. Jesse is a retired Army senior noncommissioned officer and Purple Heart recipient (combat wounded) with six tours to Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), mostly with U.S. Special Operations to provide his insights on the withdrawal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Part 3 Afghanistan: A Veteran's Perspective with Jared Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 48:02


    At this point, the United States has completed their withdrawal and the Taliban is now in control. It is estimated that the United States has spent over $2 trillion dollars for the past 20 years to fund the war efforts in Afghanistan. Jared Smith joins Ollie Mac to continue the conversation about the Afghanistan withdrawal and gives his perspectives. Jared is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and also worked as a contractor to support the war efforts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Part 2 Afghanistan: A Veteran's Perspective with Stephanie Rosario

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 52:06


    As the withdrawal from Afghanistan is still occurring and the media is giving it a lot coverage, Ollie Mac welcomes Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom veteran Stephanie Rosario. Stephanie joins Ollie Mac and gives her thoughts, feelings, and opinions regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Part 1 Afghanistan: A Veteran's Perspective with John McTavish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 60:05


    It's the beginning of the Afghanistan withdrawal and the media is going ham about it! Was it the right decision? Who should we blame? Today, Ollie Mac has a candid, but yet raw conversation with John McTavish and we discuss what's happening before our eyes.  John is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and has experience working with U.S. Special Operations in Afghanistan. Follow Ollie Mac on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Season 4 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 1:53


    Ollie Mac is back for season 4 with new, bold, and relevant conversations and sometimes those conversations take place by his dag gone self! New episodes premiering on November 11, 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Reflections: Seasons 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 28:16


    On the season finale of Conversations with Ollie Mac, Ollie Mac takes us back to what has occurred throughout Season 3 and reveals his Top 10 Reflection Points of Season 3. OMIO https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 EarlyBird https://partners.getearlybird.io/podcast Follow Ollie Mac on Instagram @convosowitholliemacofficial; Facebook @Oliver McLin or @Conversations with Ollie Mac; Twitter @OllieMcOfficial --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Putting the Pieces Back Together with Bridgett Brown-Burkes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 46:33


    Ollie Mac is back again discussing Change with Bridgett Brown-Burkes, Founder & CEO of the Toot-N-Aussie Foundation. This foundation focused on bringing awareness to autism and assisting those who are caretakers of those with autism. Bridgett also gives a glimpse of how she realized she needed mental help and what it is like being an autism mom. To donate, visit Toon-N-Aussie Foundation. For more information about Bridgett Brown-Burkes, go to BridgettB on LinkTree! Follow Ollie Mac on Facebook @Oliver John McLin or @convoswitholliemac, Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial and Twitter @OllieMcOfficial for new, bold, and relevant updates! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Change with PlaneAhead CEO Alex Malebranche

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 39:30


    Ollie Mac continues the series about Change by diving into a new, bold, and relevant conversation with Alex Malebranche, CEO & Founder of PlaneAhead, where their purpose is "To make the world available to everyone." PlaneAhead is a new internet travel concierge company that is shaking up the travel industry. Alex shares how becoming an entrepreneur helped shaped his perspective on Change, gives us the details about his company and how their ultimate goal is to find ways to bring customers value. Follow Alex Malebranche on Facebook @planeaheadofficial, LinkedIn @planeahead, Twitter @PlaneAhead, & Instagram @planeahead Visit PlaneAhead at www.planeahead.us to become a member and to start saving now! Follow Ollie Mac on Facebook @conversationswitholliemac & @OliverJohnMcLin, Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial, Twitter @OllieMcOfficial & LinkedIn @Oliver McLin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Traveling While Black with The Blerd Explorer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 40:07


    Have you always wanted to travel, but didn't know where to start? Joining Ollie Mac on this new, bold, and relevant conversation The Blerd Explorer and he will be filling us in on his adventures as an ESL Teacher while traveling the great country of Korea and the experiences of being Black (African-American) while traveling. Follow the guest on Instagram @the_blerd_explorer for amazing photos and stories. Purchase The Blerd Explorer's book The Black Traveler's Guide To Incheon, South Korea on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Black-Travelers-Guide-Incheon-South-ebook/dp/B08J88RCHQ Follow Ollie Mac on Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial; Facebook @Oliver John McLin and Conversations with Ollie Mac; Twitter @OllieMcOfficial --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Racist to Anti-Racist with Elizabeth Whaley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 45:29


    In this episode, Ollie Mac continues his quest to talk to people who have made significant "Change" in their lives and are striving to make their families and communities better. Ollie Mac is joined by special guest Elizabeth Whaley and she tells her story on how she was able to change from being racist to anti-racist. Ollie Mac is on Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial; Facebook @Conversations With Ollie Mac and @Oliver John McLin; Twitter @OllieMcOfficial Comments and questions can be emailed to convoswitholliemac@aol.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    COVID-19 & Post-Secondary Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 60:26


    We have all witnessed how COVID-19 has caused major havoc on everything! Ollie Mac along with special guests Janine Arriola and Wes Walker discusses its impact on post-secondary education (college/trade school) specifically with veterans and low income individuals and the impact they are making in post-secondary education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    One Year Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 19:59


    Ollie Mac celebrates one year of bringing new, bold, and relevant conversations with other people and sometimes with himself! Take a listen as Ollie Mac reflects on the previous year of podcasting, explaining his why of getting into podcasting, reflecting on some of the previously recorded episodes and what the future holds for the podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Justice Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 19:16


    As America watches the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, grapple with the recent shootings in Georgia, Colorado, and California, Ollie Mac takes another new, bold, and relevant look at the word Justice in his one person conversation and reflection. Will justice prevail or do we just like the idea of doing justice? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Commitment vs Compliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 26:37


    Ollie Mac is back with a new topic regarding the words commitment and compliance. Take a moment to reflect and ask yourself which one are you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 15:39


    In this episode, Ollie Mac explores the basic definition of justice and what comes to his mind when hears the word. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 37:28


    In a new series entitled "Words", Ollie Mac chooses words that are used in everyday conversations that are sometimes used out of context or have negative connotations that come along with them. *The word dispensation should have been used instead of disposition.* Follow Ollie Mac on Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial; Facebook @conversationswitholliemac; Twitter @OllieMcOfficial. If you would like to comment please email at convoswitholliemac@aol.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Black History Month: Military Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 42:27


    It is February and this is the time set aside for Black History! Join Ollie Mac as he talks about the accomplishments of black Americans from a military perspective and pays his respects to the Rev. Dr. Frederick Price on his transition to glory. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Change with O'Creations, LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 77:52


    Ollie Mac continues the series on Change. In this episode, Ollie Mac is joined by special guest and longtime friend, Lyonel O. Primas, creator, founder, owner and CFO (Chief Food Officer) of O'Creations, LLC. Listen as Lyonel details how his Change birthed O'Creations and how his faith inspired that. To book your next event with O'Creations, contact Lyonel Primas via email at lyonel.primas@gmail.com; Instagram @_ocreations_; Facebook @O'Creations Follow Ollie Mac via Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial; Facbook @Conversations with Ollie Mac; Twitter @OllieMcOfficial; YouTube @Conversations with Ollie Mac Become a monthly supporter via CashApp $OllieMac to continue new, bold, and relevant conversations. For comments and questions, contact Ollie Mac via email at convoswitholliemac@aol.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Reflections of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 26:44


    It is the 26th day of 2021 and we are coming upon a week since the historic inauguration of Joseph Biden, Jr. and Kamala Harris. Ollie Mac talks about some of the interesting things that caught his eye during the inauguration. From the fashion that was on display to the emergence Amanda Gorman's introduction to the world. Also, Ollie Mac gives some introductions to future episodes regarding the confirmation of former Army General Llyod Austin as Secretary of Defense, the NFL's hiring practices and the future of education. Last, Ollie Mac pays respects to Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron on his recent death. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    The Angry Black Woman 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 54:26


    Season 3 of Conversations with Ollie Mac begins with the continuation of "The Angry Black Woman" discussion and the effects it has on black women in corporate settings. Ollie Mac along with special guest Dr. Candice Bowman takes a deep dive into this issue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    The Power of Idolatry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 32:39


    In a special episode, Ollie Mac discusses the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and how the power of idolatry (white privilege, white supremacy, white Christian nationalism) was on full display. "The Danger of Stubbornness," Bishop E. James Logan, Christian Faith Fellowship Church-Zion, https://youtu.be/SryL3yLfkwI "What I Wish I could Tell Them When They Ask Why I Don't Have A Black Lives Matter Sign on My Front Lawn" Susan Oguche, https://susan-oguche.medium.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Reflections of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 49:44


    2020 has been filled with ups and downs....good, bad, and ugly....but through it all, we made it! Ollie Mac gives a review of 2020 from his point of view about the coronavirus, celebrity deaths, music, politics, religion, black lives matter and what's in store for Conversations with Ollie Mac in 2021. Become a monthly supporter to continue new, bold, and relevant conversations via CashApp at $OllieMac or https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac. Follow Ollie Mac on Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial; Facebook @Conversations with Ollie Mac; Twitter @OllieMcOfficial Contact us at convoswitholliemac@aol.com for questions and comments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

    Change_Author Terrell Franklin_Other Side of the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 30:12


    Ollie Mac discusses the inspiration behind the new book, "The Other Side of the Sun: The First Planetary War on Htrae," with new and upcoming sci-fi author Terrell Franklin. Follow Terrell Franklin on Instagram @f.t.tremar, Facebook @Terrell Franklin Author Page, and Twitter @Author Terrell Follow Ollie Mac on Instagram @convoswitholliemacofficial, Facebook @Conversations with Ollie Mac Contact us at convoswitholliemac@aol.com. Ollie Mac uses SquadCast for remote podcasting. https://squadcast.fm/?ref=conversationswitholliemac --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswitholliemac/support

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