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The Blueprint Connect Podcast with host Louis Carr features interviews that will inspire and motivate. A companion to The Blueprint Men's Summit, it is a safe space for men to gather, inspire, motivate, and share lessons that will not only benefit each pe

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    • Apr 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Embracing the Millionaire Mindset with Ross Mac & Xavier Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 17:57 Transcription Available


    The BluePrint Connect Podcast LIVE serves as an extension of last year's 7th annual 2023 Waymaker Men's Summit. Dive into the world of success, ambition, and inspiration! Join us for a special podcast episode featuring Ross Mac, CEO/Creator of Maconomics, and Xavier Miller, Co-Host of the award-winning Millionaire Mindsets Podcast. Mac and Miller reflect on the importance of financial literacy and building generational wealth within the Black community. They share their personal journeys and emphasize the need for collaboration, investment, and entrepreneurship to overcome the wealth gap. Welcome to this special podcast episode featured at the #1 Men's Empowerment Conference in the country. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Art of Reinvention: Jay Ellis's Path to Personal and Professional Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 16:26 Transcription Available


    The BluePrint Connect Podcast LIVE is an extension of last year's 7th annual, 2023 Waymaker Men's Summit. "Dive into the world of success, ambition, and inspiration! Join us for a special podcast episode featuring television and film actor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur., Jay Ellis. Jay reflects on his challenges with closure, his transition from aspiring basketball player to actor, and the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone for personal development, emphasizing the value of embracing setbacks as learning opportunities. Welcome to this special podcast episode featured at the #1 Men's Empowerment Conference in the country. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Influencing Influencers: A Conversation with from Team Epiphany's Leader, Coltrane Curtis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 26:30 Transcription Available


    The BluePrint Connect Podcast LIVE serves as an extension of the 7th annual 2023 Waymaker Men's Summit, inviting listeners to delve into the realms of success, ambition, and inspiration! Join us for a special podcast episode featuring Coltrane, the Founder and Managing Partner of the full-service creative agency, Team Epiphany. Coltrane shares his 19-year journey in the marketing industry alongside his wife, Lisa Chu, pioneering influencer marketing while emphasizing trust over paid influence. Additionally, he reflects on diversity within his agency, highlighting efforts to address the lack of black male representation through scholarships and outreach to institutions like Morehouse College. Welcome to this exclusive podcast episode, featured at the #1 Men's Empowerment Conference in the country. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Procter and Gamble Presents: Dwyane Wade & Lewis Carr's Playbook for Personal and Professional Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 23:43 Transcription Available


    The BluePrint Connect Podcast LIVE is an extension of this year's 7th annual, 2023 Waymaker Men's Summit. "Dive into the world of success, ambition, and inspiration! Join us for a special podcast episode featuring Chicago's very own, Dwyane Wade and WAYMAKER Founder & CEO, Louis Carr. Discover their insights on adaptability and career challenges, as Wade emphasizes the importance of pursuing dreams and surrounding oneself with supportive allies. Explore themes of growth, community giving, and familial guidance as Wade shares personal experiences and life lessons. Dive into managing discomfort and chaos with resilience, and uncover Wade's reflections on the power of obsession and building a supportive network for success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DOVE Men+Care Presents: Ryan Mundy on Mental Health, Entrepreneurship & Life After Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 20:01 Transcription Available


    The BluePrint Connect Podcast LIVE is an extension of this year's 7th annual, 2023 Waymaker Men's Summit. "Dive into the world of success, ambition, and inspiration! Join us for a special podcast episode featuring the Founder of Alkeme Health, Ryan Mundy, presented by DOVE Men+Care. Mundy delves into his transition from football to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the vital importance of men focusing on their mental well-being. He shares insights on finding security and transparency within the Black male community. Welcome to this special podcast episode featured at the #1 Men's Empowerment Conference in the country. Enjoy the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Walmart Presents: Trey Malcolm Causey on HBCU, Unity, and Aspirations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 22:45 Transcription Available


    The BluePrint Connect Podcast LIVE is an extension of this year's 7th annual, 2023 Waymaker Men's Summit. Dive into the world of success, ambition, and inspiration! Join us for a special podcast episode featuring WayMaker HBCU MVP Award nominee, Trey Malcolm Causey, as he shares his journey from Morehouse College to future aspirations. Brought to you by Walmart at the #1 Men's Empowerment Conference – don't miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mr. Ray Wallace on the Importance of Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 26:44 Transcription Available


    Today, host Louis Carr speaks with Mr. Ray Wallace, the Fit Curator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Mr. Sorto on Teaching Kids to Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 18:56 Transcription Available


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Instagram sensation Edwin Sorto, a dance teacher at the KIPP Promise Academy, in Washington, DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dr. Mike Senegal on the Importance of Dental Hygiene

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 25:28 Transcription Available


    On this episode of The Blueprint Connect Podcast, host Louis Carr speaks with Dr. Mike Senegal, DDS about the importance of dental hygiene and answers questions about cosmetic dentistry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will Jawando on his ‘Seven Black Fathers'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 20:20


    Will Jawando is an attorney, community leader, Obama White House alum and now an author. In this episode, Will talks with host Louis Carr about his new book, My Seven Black Fathers: A Young Activist's Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Him Whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Conversation with Chicago Rapper Korporate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 27:00


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Korporate, a Chicago-based rapper and entertainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mahdi Muhammad, Founder of BKlear Water

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 41:40


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Mahdi Muhammad about his upbringing, pivotal moments in his life, nursing and his company, BKlear water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    In Conversation with Dr. James P. Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 31:35


    On this episode of The Blueprint Connect podcast, host Louis Carr speaks with Chicago Neurosurgeon Dr. James P. Chandler, MD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Charles Oakley on the NBA and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 29:02


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Charles Oakley, famous Chicago Bulls player and current BIG3 coach. He speaks to Louis about his career and his book, 'The Last Enforcer.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Faith and Hip-Hop Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 18:26


    On today's episode of The Blueprint Connect, host Louis Carr speaks with Doug E. Fresh, Pastor Emeritus Charles Jenkins, Reverend Reginald Sharpe Jr. and Dr. Byron Brazier about the role of church in a man's journey to be his best self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trent Shelton: From Football to Motivational Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 17:15


    This month, host Louis Carr speaks with Trent Shelton, former American football wide receiver and motivational speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    In Conversation with Dame Dash

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 15:24


    This month, host Louis Carr speaks with entrepreneur and record executive Damon "Dame" Dash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fat Joe on the First 50 Years of Hip Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 28:21


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with legendary rapper Fat Joe. Fat Joe is an artist, entrepreneur and TV personality. They discuss landmark moments in hip hop, having equity in what you create, and the responsibilities politicians have to their communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Slicing Bread with The Black Bread Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 32:12


    Today Host Louis Carr speaks with Mark Edmond and Jamel Lewis, founders of The Black Bread Company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Starting from the Ground Floor with Charles D. King

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 44:32


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Charles D. King, Founder & CEO of MACRO, a multi-platform media company representing the voice and perspectives of people of color. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Choices and New Chances with Lacrae

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 27:42


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Lecrae, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, author, actor, and entrepreneur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Conversation with Saxophonist Gerald Albright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 29:12


    On today's episode, host Louis Carr speaks with Gerald Albright, American jazz saxophonist and musician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Conversation with Patrick Franklin of Urban League

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 31:00


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Patrick Franklin, president and CEO of Urban League Of Palm Beach County, FL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hair Loss Prevention and Treatment with Dr. William D. Yates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 39:14


    Today, host Louis Carr speaks with Dr. William D. Yates, MD, premier hair loss doctor and hair replacement surgeon in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Connecting Passion with Exploration with Hill Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 43:45


    Today, host Louis Carr speaks with Hill Harper, American actor and author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Reporting the News with Glenn Marshall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 32:38


    Today, host Louis Carr speaks with Glenn Marshall, Journalist and reporter at WGN-TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to Navigate Seasons of Change with Charles Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 40:49


    Today, host Louis Carr speaks with Charles Jenkins, gospel musician and author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Making Waves Instead of Riding Them with Carlos Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 25:03


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Carlos Sanchez ,Diversity & Inclusion lead at Starcom US. He is also the National Chair of the Men of Color Alliance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Difference Between a Dream and a Plan with Chris Gardner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 51:49


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Chris Gardner, American businessman and motivational speaker. Will Smith played Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness, an award-winning picture based off of Chris' book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Black Wall Street with Hannibal B. Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 31:01


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Hannibal B. Johnson, author, attorney, and a professor at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Evan Marshall and NeAndre Broussard of Black Menswear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 29:03


    This week, Host Louis Carr speaks with Evan Marshall and NeAndre Broussard, the founders of Black Menswear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cooking Up Hope with Chef Jeff Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 31:46


    Today Louis Carr speaks with Jeff Henderson, American chef, bestselling author and public speaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Making an Impact in the Fashion Industry with Rich Fresh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 43:30


    This week, host Louis Carr speaks with celebrity tailor Rich Fresh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Countering Misinformation with Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 37:16


    This week, host Louis Carr speaks with Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr., Dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Health Starts in Your Head with Dr. Ian Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 34:04


    This week, host Louis Carr speaks with Dr. Ian Smith, American physician, author and television host best known for hosting The Doctors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Seeing Roses, Not Thorns with Dr. Willie Jolley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 44:27


    Today, Louis Carr speaks with Dr. Willie Jolley, author, radio host, speaker, singer and media personality. He is best known for his motivational bestselling book, “It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life”. Tune in for an inspirational conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jumping Higher with Larry Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 45:45


    This week, Louis Carr speaks with Larry Miller, Chairman of the Michael Jordan brand at Nike and author of “Jump: My Secret Journey From the Streets to the Boardroom.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Importance of Transferable Skills with Frank Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 29:43


    Today Louis Carr speaks with Frank Clark, President & Chief Executive Officer of Encore Leadership Advisors Executive Search Firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wes Moore on Leaving No One Behind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 44:40


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Wes Moore, American author, entrepreneur, and United States Army veteran. Moore is also the Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Being the First, But Not the Only with Forest Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 32:14


    Today host Louis Carr speaks with Forest Harper, President and CEO at INROADS. INROADS is a non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Frank C. Carr to fix the lack of ethnic diversity in corporate America. INROADS originally launched with only 25 interns working at 17 sponsoring corporations in the Chicago area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Using Your Artistry with FYÜTCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 23:46


    On today's episode of The Blueprint Connect podcast, host Louis Carr speaks with FYÜTCH, a Grammy-nominated rapper, songwriter, content creator and educator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Overcoming Hurdles with Jonathan Azu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 36:24


    This week host Louis Carr speaks with Jonathan Azu, Founder and CEO of Culture Collective. They discuss following your dreams, live music, teaching and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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