The HBCU Audio Experience

In this wide ranging interview, Christian Conservative Republican HBCU supporter and real estate entrepreneur John Crossman talks about supporting HBCUS, Christianity, FAMU, good employees, being an author, public speaking, Republicans and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

Dr John Gallagher's Juvenile Justice Class at Morgan State University's School of Social Work sat down with HBCU Grad's Todd Finley for a comprehensive conversation about social work, careers, internships, juvenile Justice, therapy, HBCUS and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcugrad/support

In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and The House of Eve author Sadeqa Johnson had a conversation ranging from her childhood to her children attending HBCUs. The conversation started with Sadeqa talking about how she discovered and developed her love of reading and writing. She then touched on her first few jobs as a publicist and working with luminaries including JK Rowling and TD Jakes. She then talked about how she instilled a love of reading and writing into her children. From there Sadeqa talked to us about the common traits that greats have. Sadeqa also shed light on her writing process. She was even nice enough to give us tactics and strategies that aspiring authors and speakers can use to attain their goals. In conclusion, Sadeqa gave us the advanced background and Cliff's Notes on her 5th novel, The House Of Eve. Sadeqa's 42 minute conversation was a memorable one that is sure to inspire and inform. - Follow Sadeqa on Instagram Visit Sadeqa's Website - Past guests on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Morgan State University Professor Dr John Gallagher, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and Morgan State University Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher come together to have a wide ranging conversation around Dr Gallagher's ten years of research around giving African Americans a voice in the quality of services they receive in the criminal justice system. Dr Gallagher is a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed clinical addictions counselor and a professor at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr Gallagher shares his career experiences in addiction and mental health counseling, criminal justice reform, drug and alcohol counseling, teaching at Morgan State University, research on racial disparities in drug courts and so much more. This wide ranging conversation is one that you won't regret taking the time to listen to. ---- Do you prefer to watch The Interview? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. --- Past guest on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

In this interview, Dr Kimberly Wise White, Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at the American Chemistry Council starts off talking about her upbringing and her love for science. Then she talks about how one can tell that they will be good in science. She goes on to talk about her experience earning three degrees from an HBCU. From there she talks about her hiring philosophy. After that, Dr White talked about humility and how doing the work is more important than accolades. Then she talks about her career path and how she's navigated in corporate America. She concluded by talking about how businesses can benefit from scientists, why mentees and mentors are important and how they plan to award scholarships to 1000 students by 2025. --- This episode is brought to you by HBCUGo, the easiest way to watch HBCU sports. Tweet us @hbcugrad with any comments or feedback --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this podcast episode, the founder of HBCU Week, Ashley Christopher, sat down with Todd for her first ever HBCU Grad interview, and detailed being a double HBCU Grad, Proud Howard Grad, Lawyer and founder of HBCU Week. Ashley spoke on surviving a stroke and outlining what it showed her about herself. She spoke very highly of her HBCU journey with highlights of pledging The Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while also detailing her process of initially being rejected from Howard University and how she earned admittance. Ashley went on to talk about how she started HBCU Week in 2017 with 500 students and now its two weeks long with one week being held at Disney with multiple HBCU Bands doing a parade at Magic Kingdom. She gave advice on starting a non-profit as well as speaking on her partnership with Stephen A Smith. Tweet us @hbcugrad and let us know what you thought of the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this podcast episode, Larry "LA" Allen talks about his journey from the head drum major at Prairie View A&M University to the director of Beyonce"s drum line at Coachella. He talked about working on a Marvel project and working with Nickelodeon. He also chronicles his times working with artists such as Ciara, Missy Elliott, J Cole and Cardi B. LA speaks on when he fell in love with music and all the instruments he plays. He goes on to talk about his HBCU experience and doing an HBCU inspired theme song. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with hit producer Corey "Mr Hanky" Dennard. They discussed going from The Human Jukebox to producing hits for Lil Duval, City Girls, Usher, Travis Porter, Usher and many more. They also discuss the new Drake album along with how he got his start as a producer and how he gets collaborations now. They also talk about if the Southern University Human Jukebox band is the best HBCU band?! Enjoy! Let us know what you thought. Tweet us @hbcugrad --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

In this interview, Rashan Ali goes over her life story and how she grew up to who she is now as an actress, personality, host and wife. Rashan speaks on her parents, being an overachiever, playing sports, FAMU, AKA, her father being a legend, Sister Circle, HBCU Homecomings, Fitness competitions and her 20th wedding anniversary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this episode of The HBCU Audio Experience, the Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, talked about the organization that has pledged $300 million to black youth over the next 10 years. Greg Taylor spoke on the inaugural HBCU Classic played during all star weekend in Cleveland between Morgan State University and Howard University. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Dr Walter Kimbrough is the president of Dillard University. Prior to becoming president of Dillard, Dr Kimbrough was the president of Philander Smith College. He spoke about finding your passion and who he was as a child. Then he spoke about being the son of a preacher and what impact faith had on his success. He touched on titles and how he doesn't get caught up in them. His instagram name is the Hip Hop Prez. He spoke on how he got the name and how it has affected his career. He spoke on how you become a president and how he was the 4th president at Philander Smith College. He spoke in depth about the challenges of universities and how Harvard and Emory have some of the same issues as Howard University does. Dr Kimbrough had interesting insights on mentors. He also spoke on the value of fraternities and some of the challenges they face. He also shared insights on how university presidents can have success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On today's episode, Todd Finley sat down with Terrance Lee who is the author of the book Quiet Voice Fearless Leader. 10 Principles for Introverts To Awaken The Leader Inside. Terrance and Todd have a wide ranging conversation. They touch on how content is important when building a brand. They talk about how they met over 22 years ago. Terrance talks about the five cities he lived in growing up. He also spoke on his love for singing and how one of his teachers crushed his confidence making him not volunteer for leadership positions throughout high school and college. Terrance and Todd also spoke about the correlation between their favorite artists hometown and their college friends hometowns. They also talked about the complexity of introversion. Terrance spoke on how he uses his engineering background to help him solve problems in life. Terrance spoke on who inspired him to join the fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi. Terrance spoke on his writing style, the support of friends, his leadership style and how to be candorous as a manager. Terrance spoke on the statue of his grandfather that stands in Tallahassee, Florida. He also touched on his thoughts on the Dallas Cowboys this year. In conclusion, Terrance spoke on how being an introvert is power. He spoke on stepping into who you are and how to be the best you. You can purchase Terrance's book at http://quietvoicefearlessleader.com. Follow him at http://instagram.com/theintrovertleader --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this episode, Todd spoke with North Carolina A&T grad Joseph Shaw on the Chicago Bears, corporate wellness, internships and the impact of Deion Sanders on Jackson State and HBCUS in general. The link to the HBCU Experience Movement Book https://www.amazon.com/HBCU-Experience-North-Carolina-University/dp/1734931191/ref=asc_df_1734931191/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=552882832481&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3681432276425427610&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052828&hvtargid=pla-1457598110561&psc=1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Childhood best friends Shanice Farmer and Janae Cheyenne both chose HBCUS and they both became authors. In this fun, wide ranging conversation with the founder of HBCU Grad Todd Finley, both authors spoke on their HBCU experiences, how they've maintained a friendship for over a decade and how to write and publish a book. They also spoke about the affect they've had on their readers by being vulnerable and open about their life experiences. - --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

In this episode, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge speaks on what makes HBCU Grads special, how she lettered in 6 sports in high school, the value of fraternities and sororities, advice for college students, parenting and broadband and homelessness. :00 Intro :30 Secretary Fudge on what motivates her 1:34 what makes HBCU grads special 3:15 lettered in 6 sports in high school 5:00 response time 6:00 value frats and sororities 7:50 advice for college students 10:30 parenting and expectations 12:30 Broadband and homelessness 14:30 last words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

North Carolina A&T State University Grad and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Donovan Dooley sat down for an exclusive HBCU Grad Interview with the CEO of HBCU Grad Todd Finley. Dooley has worked with major outlets including ESPN and Deadspin. He talked about why North Carolina A&T is one of the hottest colleges in America right now. Donovan talked about the elements of crafting a great article. He also touches on the opportunities in media. He also details the steps in starting a non-profit. To hear more, including scholarship information, how daily affirmations have improved his life, and his prediction for the 2021 NBA Finals champion, click listen. Remember to follow and subscribe to The HBCU Audio Experience Rate us on iTunes :45 First app Donovan checks in the morning 2:00 Why he chose an HBCU 3:30 why North Carolina A&T is on

Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with Dre and Brittany Wiley of Magna Wine Boutique. They talk about the HBCU experience, what it takes to build a brand and how they balance work and personal as a married couple. Tweet Us: @hbcugrad Text HBCU to 91096 to join our VIP text community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Mikáel Pyles and Navarr Grevious are the founders of QuikLiq, an alcohol delivery service. In this episode, we spoke about building a business, pledging at an HBCU, maintaining a partnership with a friend and so much more. Make sure to leave us a review and let us know what you think. https://getquikliq.com https://hbcugraduates.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Marcia Smith started HGC Apparel the same year instagram was founded in 2011. This was 3 years after she graduated from Howard University. In this conversation we talk about social media then and now, how she built her brand and what she has done to protect her brand while staying creative. Enjoy! Let us know what you thought. https://hgcapparel.com https://instagram.com/hbcugrad https://hbcugraduates.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green has developed technology to cure cancer in mice. The next step is human trials. Her Foundation The Ora Lee Cancer Research Foundation is raising money to do that now. We talked to Dr Green about her mom passing when she was 18 months old, her not knowing her dad, her time at Alabama A&M, raising money for cancer and so much more. This is one of the best episodes. Hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Claudia Walker is a Spelman graduate and the author of The ABCs of HBCUS. Our conversation was wide ranging and covered the fundamentals of writing a book, which HBCUS she predicts her children will go to, how to find a designer and publisher and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Elijah Rutledge is the creator is an artist and designer who attends Florida A&M University. He created the Black Rolf meme that was one of the most viral memes ever. Kalen spoke with him about his education, internships, creativity, designs and thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

In this episode Todd and Kalen have their monthly meeting and talk about what's going on in the HBCU Grad world --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Dr James Hildreth is the president of Meharry Medical College. He has degrees from Harvard, Oxford and Johns Hopkins. Meharry just received $34 million from Bloomberg. He has 11 HIV patents and he's an expert on COVID. This is a must listen to conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Rock T is on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show. We talk about his professional baseball career, how to make it in media and the virtual HBCU step show Stomp Wars --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Xavier Peoples has developed an app to raise $1 Billion for HBCUS. We talked about wealth and his process on developing the app and where HBCU change is on track to the $1 Billion goal. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Six Degrees is a branding and marketing firm based in Atlanta, GA that has worked with Budweiser, Puma, Drake, Future, Mike Will and so many others. We talk HBCUS, marketing, branding and how to succeed in 2020 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Mo'ne Davis is an American former Little League Baseball pitcher and current college softball player at Hampton University from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was one of two girls who played in the 2014 Little League World Series and was the first girl to earn a win and to pitch a shutout in Little League World Series history. She was the 18th girl overall to play, the sixth to get a hit, and the first African-American girl to play in the Little League World Series. She was also the first Little League baseball player to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a Little League player. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Darius Fulghum would've represented the United States in the 2020 olympics if Covid wouldn't have hit. He's a graduate of Prairie View A&M University. He may be the best kept secret in boxing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this episode we bring you behind the curtain and allow you to listen to our monthly meeting. We talk about our real numbers, strategies and how we're building the HBCU Grad brand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Tara Lynn Crawford is an Alabama A&M Grad with musical ambitions. We talk to her about her journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Terry Harris is a NBA G League Player that played at North Carolina A&T. His brother is Philadelphia Sixers Tobias Harris. We had a good 30 minute conversation around HBCUS, basketball and culture --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Khadarel Hodge is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He went to Prairie View and entered the league in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. In our conversation he was on a boat in Texas! We had a great, fun, candid conversation that you're going to love. We covered NFL, money, HBCUS and so many more topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this episode, we talked to artist Melissa Mitchell. She's a FAMU grad and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. She's worked with Spanx, Ford, Essence and countless other brands. Her work is amazing, Check out her pieces at http://melissaamitchell.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Dr Amber Johnson is the first black woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University. Of course she's an HBCU Grad (Jackson State University). We had a great conversation that ranged from HBCUs to basketball to entrepreneurship to graduate school. You'll get a lot from this conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On today's episode Maxine Lee @livegoodwithmax, a Hampton University graduate talks to us about her journey into the wine world and gives us wine suggestions, best food to pair with wine and we even touch on wine etiquette. We have a very fun lighthearted conversation that is very educational. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this episode of The HBCU Audio Experience Kalen Murphy interviews @teahpearl during a live studio session. She records live, answers questions and tells us her plans. Great episode for creatives, musicians and HBCU grads. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

At one time all the top athletes went to historically black colleges because those were the only colleges that would accept us. When integration came, that stopped. Now this conversation is coming full circle. Antonio Michell and Todd Finley discuss hbcu athletes, hbcus and what it would take to bring top athletes back to HBCUS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Myles Carroll is a Fisk Grad that played college basketball. We talked about his training regimen, the culture of Fisk, writing, marketing, fraternities and more --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Barry White Jr became famous because of his bond with his students. We had a wide ranging conversation with him. I'm sure you'll get a ton of value from this hour long conversation. Time stamps: 1:43 Upbringing in Queens, NY 5:30 excellence 6:55 first exposure to hbcus 9:52 the hbcu experience at Claflin University 14:10 Kappa Alpha Psi 17:52 Decision to become an educator 19:50 The Power of Being Present 22:30 Why so few black male educators 25:30 How he became the handshake teacher 36:00 Process to overcome challenges 46:00 How he influences students to consider HBCUS 50:00 what makes a good educator 56:01 where to draw inspiration 58:45 Tactics to make children better 1:03:33 His step team and foundation 1:08 How to find Barry White Jr @barrywhitejr__ on instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Tiffany Greene is a college sports commentator for ESPN. She's the host for Black College Live. She's a graduate of Florida A&M University. We had a very wide ranging conversation that covered a myriad of topics. You'll get a lot of value from this conversation. The show notes are below. 4:30 Competition 5:45 Bowling scholarship 6:18 trash talk 7:15 intro to sports 8:30 Teams and teammates 9:09 Favorite sports teams 10:00 Harry Cary 11:00 Why she chose FAMU 13:00 HBCU Pride 14:30 Family 15:30 How the incoming class of 1999 raised over $200k 17:30 a First job after college 18:30 How to get a deal on a car 20:15 From college to trailblazer 26:00 Why working for free is the key 30:00 How she plans for a broadcast 34:00 Dream job 36:00 Hubie Brown 37:00 Personal brand 37:30 Black College Live 44:00 career resources 46:00 The importance of a strong support team 48:00 How to find Tiffany online --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

We spoke to the 81st Miss Howard University Kyla Cole. She talked to us about why she chose Howard and how she became Miss Howard while joining Delta Sigma Theta. She also talked to us about the conversation her father and her had that motivated her to be a leader. Her father is the first black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. Time stamps :54 Why Howard 2:05 Why did she run for Miss Howard 2:56 Father is first black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama 4:15 How did she balance pledging and campaigning 5:45 Her agenda as Miss Howard 6:05 Mental health in the black community 8:05 What makes Howard Homecoming so great 10:30 The significance of HBCUS --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

A year before Chloë Cheyenne Rogers was born, her father was shot by the Chicago police 12 times. This tragic event played a large role in shaping who she is and it catalyzed Community X, a social impact tech startup. Chloe talked about that tragic event, her life as a googler and why she decided that social justice is one of her life missions. The Community X app and the Community X inaugural summit are launching on Friday September 27, 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Dr Kalisa Villafana is the first black woman to earn a PhD in nuclear physics from Florida State. Kalisa is the 96th black woman in the United States to earn a PhD in physics. Dr Villafana is currently a process engineer with Intel Corporation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Dr Sonya Okoli " The College Doc" talks with us about preparing children for college and how to graduate with little to no debt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Applemania Bradford is the founder of Teacher BAE and has been teacher of the year and rookie teacher of the year. She also founded HBCU day. We talk about education, FAMU, technology for kids, mentorship, self care and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

This episode features TV personality and lifestyle blogger Aubrey Jackson (@aubreyonair). We talk about how her southern roots inspired her blog, how her HBCU experience shaped her and how she balances being a professional, blogger and sorority member. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Dr Rolundus Rice is the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Alabama State University. He dropped out of school, attained his GED, and while studying for his PhD, the mother of his 3-month old daughter died. His story of tragedy to triumph is one to be celebrated and learned from. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

Ashley McDunough is the founder of Melanin On The Map, an app specifically for travelers of color. She's based in LA, from New York and went to Howard. We talked about culture, traveling, media, hbcu pride, studying abroad and a myriad of other topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

On this episode, we talked about how to build an app, why basketball is a reflection of life and how HBCUs are shaping the future. You'll enjoy this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support

New President of Bethune Cookman Dr Brent Chrite joined us and talked about leadership in times of crisis, his vision for Bethune Cookman and the transformative experience of college. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support